Category Archive for ‘People’
The Militant Writer
An occasional blog intended to remind writers that, no matter what our genres, what we produce determines the quality of the output of the entire publishing industry, the creative impulse that produces good writing cannot be diminished by technological change, other writers can be our own best career contacts in a rapidly evolving publishing world, [...]
Scribophile
It is a site where all aspiring writers can showcase their literary works and get other like-minded online peers to evaluate them critically. It is an amazing platform to improve, enhance and get critiqued in a meaningful way.
The World in a Satin Bag
WISB is a blog about science fiction, fantasy, literature, writing, and much more. It contains book and movie reviews, author interviews, writing tips, discussions of genre and literature, and much more.
Digital Fiction Show
Digital Fiction Show is a blog about writing, stories and storytelling – from a contemporary digital perspective. It covers writing, film, video, online media, computer games and graphic novels.
Hamish MacDonald’s “DIY Book” podcasts
Site by Hamish McDonald: “After years of learning how to write, make, and sell books myself, I’m doing a series of podcasts to teach people what I’ve learned about the writing process, about micropress publishing (printing and bookbinding your novels at home), and selling books online. The podcasts are free from the site or via [...]
Shack’s Coming and Goings
Blog by Andy Shackcloth: “This Blog is a compilation of crucial lessons, reviews, tips and advice I have picked up on my quest to become a Writer. I don’t claim to be an authority, I will always be learning and I hope that some of my scribblings will be useful to you.”
Dirty Hems
Katy Jones is a Creative Writing undergrad at the University of Houston. This is a blog about her experience.
Scrawlbug
Just another fledgeling freelancer, wending his way into the world of words since the end of last year. Tips, advice, comments, useful sites and stuff – mostly aimed at the newbie, at people who are just starting out as freelancers.
Creative Writing Matters
Blog by author and creative writing tutor, Cathie Hartigan: “Reflections on teaching creative writing and my own writing process.”
Freelancedom
An amazing resource from freelance writer and editor Steph Auteri (twitter: @stephauteri). Loads of tips, food for thought, links to other great sites, and more for anyone who makes a living freelancing. “Freelancedom was launched as a means of sharing the whos, whats, wheres, whys, and hows of freelance success, and the accompanying freelance lifestyle. [...]
Blockbusters & Balancing Acts
Suggestions for overcoming writing blocks that are so good, they’ve been anthologized in The New Writer’s Handbook. Colleen Wainwright (Communicatrix) says, “I stumbled on the marvelous site of marvelous designer-slash-writer (hey…why does that sound familiar to me, I wonder?) Lisa Firke…. While we all know that the perfect is the enemy of the good … [...]
Confident Writing
A blog by Joanna Young, which aims to help writers improve their writing, find their voice and gain in confidence: “It’s a site not just for writers, but for anyone who wants or needs to write with confidence.”
Editor Unleashed
Practical advice and tips for creative writers. Check out the vibrant writers’ forum for information, inspiration and community.
Put Things Off
The brainchild of Todoodlist and WordPrezzie creator, Nick Cernis: “Put Things Off (PTO) helps freelancers, entrepreneurs and busy people work smarter, play harder and live the lives they love. PTO talks about productivity, freelancing, business, software, travel and much more.”
Tumblemoose Writing Services
Inspiring Writers Every Day reads the tag line. Inspirational and thoughtful writing tips delivered in a humorous and conversational style.
Nathan Bransford
Nathan Bransford is a literary agent working for Curtis Brown in New York. He provides useful information about the publishing industry and blogs about his work a s literary agent: “I’m particularly interested in literary fiction, mysteries and suspense, historical fiction, narrative nonfiction, business, history, sports, politics, current events, young adult fiction, science fiction and [...]
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