February 2009

Websites for Writers

I‘ve collected a ton of bookmarks to some of the best websites on the topic of writing.  I thought I’d go through the list and share the best of them here. This is a collection of resources, communities and products that any writer would find useful. Enjoy.   http://www.fiction-writers-mentor.com   http://www.lulu.com/   http://www.iuniverse.com/   http://www.writerscafe.org [...]

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Fight Your Instincts! Three Bad Habits to Watch for When You Write

In my years working as an editor, agent, packager, and novelist, I’ve noticed that other novelists often give in to certain instincts when they’re writing—Instincts that work to the detriment of their fiction. If you’re aware of these instinctive weakeners, you’ll more likely be able to avoid them. Here are the three worst offenders: INSTINCTIVE [...]

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