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Category Archive for ‘Advice’

About Freelance Writing

Written by Iain Broome on Jul 09, 2010 | 0 Comments

Resources for writers, jobs posted 3 times a week, guest posts, original articles about freelance writing – dedicated to helping writers earn more money.

Finish Your Novel

Written by Iain Broome on May 20, 2010 | 0 Comments

Author Timothy Hallinan has a section on his author website called “Finish Your Novel” in which he offers advice on how to get the thing written finally — based on his own experience “learning the hard way.” He’s written thirty different articles that you can click on — everything from “The Ten Rules of Finishing,” [...]

Strange Musings

Written by Iain Broome on May 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

Thoughts on life and writing from writer and artist, Jamie Livingston. Also features a great set of links to other websites and all kinds of writerly chit chat.

Behind the Mystery

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 28, 2010 | 1 Comments

A smashing blog from Lisa M. Stiles that offers delightful writing advice based on her own experience. She describes herself as a: “Writing advice addict and avid consumer of the written word.”

Words into Print

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

Words into Print is the writing site for veteran freelance writer, Laverne Daley, who has been published in local, national and international magazines for more than 30 years. The site offers help for beginners and experienced writers alike–markets, how-to-write and get published, what editors buy, copyright info, where to find ideas, how to study magazines, [...]

Pro Copy Tips

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 08, 2010 | 0 Comments

Popular copywriting blog from Dean Rieck: “Whether you’re full-time or part-time, employee or freelancer, entrepreneur or business executive, Pro Copy Tips gives you the tips, tools, resources, and inspiration to turn ordinary words into extraordinary success.”

Storyfix

Written by Iain Broome on Mar 30, 2010 | 0 Comments

The popular blog by Larry Brooks that features regular writing advice and tips: “Writing workshops and how-to books come in all flavors and intentions. But rarely is the process broken down into specific developmental criteria, from concept to character to sequence and theme, with a vision for how all the parts come together to become [...]

The Freelance Writing Jobs Network

Written by Iain Broome on Mar 01, 2010 | 1 Comments

The Freelance Writing Jobs Network is a great resource for all writers who make a living from their freelance from work or who want to start doing as much: “Welcome to Freelance Writing Jobs, a blog network and community for freelance writers. “Sit back, relax, pour yourself a cuppa whatever gets you through the day, [...]

Write it Sideways

Written by Iain Broome on Mar 01, 2010 | 0 Comments

Write is Sideways is a great blog full of advice and tips from its creator and editor, Suzannah Windsor Freeman. The following is from its ‘About’ page: “‘Write It Sideways’ means to write boldly, to see the world from a fresh perspective. You might be a novelist, a freelancer, a blogger, an editor, a teacher [...]

Ask Allison

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writing tips from New York Times bestselling author, Allison Winn Scotch: “For the past two years, I’ve answered questions from both aspiring and published writers over on my blog, Ask Allison. Check it out, and I hope you find it useful. While I no longer have the time to answer a question per day, the [...]

Grammar Bytes

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 17, 2010 | 0 Comments

A great resources for definitions, exercises and tips on all things grammar and wordery. Plus it has a gorilla in its branding. So that’s got to be a good thing too.

Bring Yourself

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 16, 2010 | 0 Comments

‘Bring Yourself e-courses are adventures in creative writing. Each course is a chance to play, explore and discover. You will find the time and space to daydream and the support to develop your writing. ‘You will be encouraged to look closer than ever before at the world around you and document what you find. You [...]

Writer’s Side

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 08, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writer’s Side, India’s first professional manuscript assessment service, is the brainchild of Kanishka Gupta, formerly an editor with a literary agency and a popular arts magazine. He has worked as the head of a men ‘s lifestyle portal. He has also worked with a publishing house as a freelance consultant. He is particularly interested in [...]

SFWA

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 04, 2010 | 0 Comments

The SFWA “informs, supports, promotes, defends and advocates for its members.” It’s a useful source of updated information on the science-fiction market, including their “Writer Beware” warnings of agency and publisher scams.

The Society of Authors

Written by Iain Broome on Feb 03, 2010 | 1 Comments

An essential for all published authors: “The Society of Authors has been serving the interests of professional writers for more than a century. Today it has more than 8,500 members writing in all areas of the profession. Whatever your specialisation, from novelists to doctors, textbook writers to ghost writers, broadcasters to academics, illustrators to translators, [...]

Absolute Write

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 26, 2010 | 1 Comments

A blog about writing, editing, editors and publishing, plus an active writing community: “Absolute Write is a comprehensive informational Website for writers of all levels. Absolute Write offers articles and information about fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, freelancing, and copywriting. In addition, we provide information about editing, publishing, agents, and market research. You’ll find links to classes, [...]

Writer Unboxed

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 25, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writer Unboxed is a multi-author blog “about the craft and business of genre fiction.” It covers a wide range of topics, from how to get a book deal to how to find your writing voice, and has an active community of commenters. The site was voted one of Writer’s Digest’s best 101 websites for writers [...]

Writer Beware

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 20, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writer Beware is a writing scam watchdog, informing writers of publishers and competitions to avoid: “Writer Beware, a publishing industry watchdog group sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America with additional support from the Mystery Writers of America, shines a light into the dark corners of the shadow-world of literary scams, schemes, [...]

Bookslut

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

Bookslut is a monthly web magazine and daily blog dedicated to those who love to read. We provide a constant supply of news, reviews, commentary, insight, and more than occasional opinions.

Novel Writers

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

This site was created by me as a result of getting together with a group of like-minded individuals at a creative writing class held at Eden Court in Inverness. On here, we list resources, competitions (which auto-expire), events (which auto-expire too), reviews and we also have a blog.