Writing time
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Productivity, Writing
Writing time. You want more of it, and you want to make good use of what you have. How?
Set a goal
I’ve been using 750words to encourage me to write daily.
Whether it’s work on my novel, a blog post, or simply journaling, I enjoy keeping the writing habit, and I find that it makes [...]
Writing Tool: 750words.com
Posted by Jo | Filed under Creativity, Writing
Here’s a site for you if you’re looking for an online writing tool. Try out 750words.com
Sign up, and commit to doing 750 words per day (hence the site name). I think the site is best suited for brainstorming, freewriting, and similar writing exercises. Here are a few neat features that make it a useful creative [...]
Happy 2010
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Miscellaneous, Writing
Well, another year is underway. I’m not big on resolutions, but I do like to take the chance with each new year to evaluate what I’ve been doing and think about the direction I want to take this year.
Too many things to focus on
I tended to divide my focus too much last year. Fiction. Multiple [...]
Story Structure
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Publishing, Writing
In this article, Larry Brooks discusses writing from an outline vs. writing from the seat of your pants. His argument is that both are feasible, providing you have your story architecture in mind. Unfortunately, although the article was good, he didn’t explain what he means by story architecture or how to develop one.
Which got me [...]
9 Ultra Useful Writing Sites
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Writing
I’ve been busily at work on the novel, but I thought you might appreciate a list of useful sites for writers. These are a few I’ve run across lately. You’ll want to subscribe to a few of these RSS feeds too, I bet.
E Publishing Reality
If you’re trying to get published, one of the best things [...]
Writing Resources
Posted by Jo | Filed under Writing
Here are the entries for the Writing Resources Carnival that ended April 30. I do wish that a few more people had participated, but many thanks to those who did!
Neil Bartlett presents A Beginners Guide To Writing For Profit | Pro Article posted at ProArticle. This is a nice, tips-oriented article for the person new [...]
Last chance to submit
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Writing
If you’re interested in submitting something to my writing project, today is the deadline!
Miscellany, and a Reminder for Submissions
Posted by Jo | Filed under Books, Writing
Just a reminder, April 30 is the deadline to submit a link for my Writer’s Resources Page. I’m treating this as a blog carnival, so I’ll be putting together a post with all the submissions as well as making additions to the Resources Page.
I picked up a good plotting book the other weekend, Plot and [...]
Submissions, please
Posted by Jo | Filed under Weblogs, Writing
I’m looking to fill out my Writing Resources page some more, and I’m looking for some submissions. My goal is to put together a really kick-butt listing of online writing resources, so submit your own best work or others’ work that you find really useful.
Please leave a comment on this post with your link and [...]
How are you using Twitter?
Posted by Jo | Filed under Promotion, Weblogs, Writing
writing, blogging, blog, fiction, novel, book, freelance
Are you on Twitter? You can follow me here. I just crossed the 100 followers threshold, so I’m pretty excited about that.
What is twitter?
Twitter is a social networking site that allows you to post updates in 140 character blips. Think IM plus social networking, and you’ve more or [...]
