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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, [...]

Writropolis

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 13, 2010 | 0 Comments

Writropolis is a community dedicated to collaborative fiction. Here you can join together with other writers to develop, plot and create fictional stories in any number of genres. We also offer a list of groups currently looking for writers, resources for research, contest listings and a reading room for sharing and receiving feedback on your [...]

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.”

Editorial Ass

Written by Iain Broome on Apr 06, 2010 | 0 Comments

A great blog for writers by an anonymous editor: “I work in publishing and I like to read things. Herewith: free association on books, nice things I ate, publishing, editing, and other nice things I ate.”

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 [...]

my Writers Circle

Written by Iain Broome on Mar 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

myWritersCircle is a free-to-join online writers forum with nearly 11,000 members world-wide. We pride ourselves on our reputation as ‘the web’s friendliest writers forum’. As well as getting feedback on their work, members can ask (and answer) questions about writing, check out the job listings on the Writers Wanted board, or just shoot the breeze [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Bookwright

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 12, 2010 | 0 Comments

A mashup of information and writing resources: “The Bookwright is involved with all stages of the book’s production – from initial concept, through 1st & 2nd draft, right through to seeing it available for sale in bookshops and on the Interweb. “This particular Bookwright takes an author-centric approach dealing with issues such as time management, [...]

The Book Deal

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Excellent blog by consulting editor, Alan Rinzburg: “The Book Deal is a blog for writers and book people, with a veteran insider’s views on the strange and inscrutable way books are published and the big changes going on in the business today. Look here for my take on the challenges and opportunities writers face in [...]

In Other Words

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

I am a freelance copyeditor and proofreader. In Other Words is both my personal blog and the site of EditQuest, which was created specifically for those who have written fantasy fiction and wish to have it edited or critiqued, or who have need of query letter revision and publishing guidance. Of special note is the [...]

Lit Drift

Written by Iain Broome on Jan 07, 2010 | 0 Comments

Lit Drift is a new blog, resource, and community dedicated to the art & craft of fiction in the 21st century. Besides editorial content, Lit Drift offers daily creative prompts, daily short stories, and a weekly free book giveaway called Free Book Friday.

Advice to Writers

Written by Iain Broome on Dec 10, 2009 | 0 Comments

“Writerly wisdom of the ages based on my book, Advice to Writers (Pantheon, 1999).”

Wordsmythe

Written by Iain Broome on Dec 09, 2009 | 0 Comments

Wordsmythe.ca was created so that new writers, actors and beginning filmmakers could learn the craft of screenwriting entirely ONLINE:  “I love what I do, and what I do is teach students how to move their movie idea from their head and onto the page.  No better place to start writing than Wordsmythe.ca.”

Word Count

Written by Iain Broome on Dec 02, 2009 | 0 Comments

Word Count is the popular blog for writers edited by Michelle Rafter: “WordCount is a blog for independent writers. I started it in January 2008 to chart how digital media is changing what news is and how entrepreneurial journalists and freelance writers cover it. “WordCount regularly checks in on what’s happening at newspapers, magazines and [...]

Electric Alphabet

Written by Iain Broome on Nov 18, 2009 | 0 Comments

Marvellous blog about digital publishing by Kate Eltham, a writer and creative industries professional based in Brisbane, Australia.