My Writing Tools
2009-09-13 07:48:00 I’ve been writing since I was eleven years old, when I wrote my first book. I first started writing in my father’s old Air Force writing kit. I’d just replace the notebooks after I’d filled them. When I’d finish writing a story long-hand, I’d type up the final version. (I was probably the only eleven-year-old back then who had her own typewriter.) The tools have gotten more sophisticated over the years. Being the tech geek that I am, I had one of the first home computers when they came out in the early 80’s. Back when they were still big, clunky machines that often crashed just for the heck of it. Back before the internet was widely available, when research still meant a trip to the library. Back when printing out a manuscript meant tearing each piece of paper, page by page, off one long perforated ream, after the painfully slow dot-matrix printer had finally stopped clattering. I’ve progressed through the years all the way up to my cu...
Hans Urs von Balthasar on writing and living
2009-01-22 09:04:00 The other day, a friend gave me a very charming little book by Hans Urs von Balthasar, My Work: In Retrospect (Ignatius, 1993). It includes some remarkable reflections on the processes of writing – including the following, on the gap between one’s life and one’s writing:“It is not possible to make a clean separation between [writing and living]; a book must reflect much of the meaning that the writer seeks to give his own existence, even if this meaning is rather often stamped on the book against the direct will and supposition of the author…. Whoever has truly experienced this gives up the attempt to bring his literary work into harmony with his life; when he writes, he is ahead of himself in a dream of the totality in which he would like to give his fragments a sure home; then once more he limps along behind his own self, or even creeps backward and looks around, like Lot’s wife, into a beloved image of the past, an image that entices all the more magically since it is...
On Writing Fantasy Fiction
2009-01-18 23:36:00 I have all these ideas related to the transition that I’d like to write about before the inauguration, thoughts on the outgoing president and his successor, yet my mind constantly wanders to other topics, my interests in world history, my love for the theater and cinema and my own proposed fantasy epic. I’ve recently begun a ...
By: GayPatriot
Slacking on Writing it Down
2008-06-03 21:33:00 I’ve been working out, but I’ve been slacking on logging in each day to actually write it down. Maybe I need a calendar system instead of a posting system….hmmm
Posts On Writing May 2008
2008-05-31 18:25:00 I’ve found a lot of great posts on writing this month. Here are a few that I’d like to share. Let me start with blogging. Chris Garrett gave some valuable (pardon the pun) advice on how to get more value from your site, citing the importance of building relationships in your online life. One key ...
A Writing Life
2008-05-23 13:42:00 I haven’t needed an alarm clock for years now, because I have two furry ones. Today, it’s 4:10 AM, a little early even for me. Graidy usually has the decency to wait until about 5:00 AM before rousing me out of bed. (Another quality people should be aware of when getting high energy/herding ...
Seecrets On Writing: Free Requotable Quotes For Internet Writers
2008-05-20 00:00:00 Original quotes, when used at the beginning or at the end of an article provide a touch of class. At the least, it will make your article different from the thousands of articles filed daily. It can be witty, satirical, funny or just a different opinion on current issues. Perhaps, it could be an outrageous ...
By: Trading Studio
Yahoo! Gives Tips on Writing Effective Ads!
2008-05-15 16:01:00 In the Yahoo! Search Marketing Blog, Yahoo! Search Marketing Specialist, Sharon Goodsense has posted some highly useful tips and suggestions on the art of writing effective advertisements. (...)
Keep on writing, Bloggers
2008-05-02 09:17:00 I was just arrived from my tour when I open your blog. yummy mummy. I like your blog. It is simple but nice. I am a bloggers too. I think we are about the same. Sometimes we are too busy to write a post. But, we had to push our self up for it. Otherwise, ...
Posts On Writing April 2008
2008-04-26 00:46:00 I haven’t been quite as rigorous in collecting posts in the last month. That was in part due to blog woes, to an unexpected trip and to switching back to Google Reader after a three month flirtation with Netvibes. However, I have found time to stop off at a few favourite (and new) sites. Here ...
Tips on Writing a Book: Breaking Writer?s Block
2008-04-19 07:00:00 Do you get stuck? Does your writing slow down at times? Does a mental block affect you occasionally preventing you from continuing your writing? If so then it’s time to put lots of energy and enthusiasm in your life to get that writing passion going again. You are not a machine so it is natural ...
By: Resources zone
Tips On Writing Effective Articles
2008-04-12 00:00:00 One of the best ways to endorse your site is to use article marketing. Many sites have benefited from this marketing strategy. It is quite simple because the articles don't have to contain too much promotion for the site's product or business.
By: eArticle Submit
The Sunday Salon Monday Edition: Where the hell have you been?
2008-04-07 15:17:00 Copyright © 52 Novels dot com. Every time I think about The Sunday Salon, Deb Hamel’s terrific group of reader blogs, I’m reminded of the bit in the movie Dances With Wolves when Timmons is driving John Dunbar out to his new post. Along the way Timmons and Dunbar come across a picked-clean human carcass — ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Sunday Salon Monday Edition: Where the hell have you been?", url: "http://www.52novels.com/archiv-es/the-sunday-salon-monday-edit-ion-where-the-hell-have-you-bee-n/" });
Tips on Writing a Compelling Internet Marketing Email
2008-04-01 07:00:00 Getting people to opt-in to your email list is just the beginning of the battle. Bigger obstacles lie ahead, and this includes creating an internet marketing email compelling enough to convince your readers to perform the desired action. Tips on Writing a Compelling internet marketing Email Being permitted to contact your customers or prospects by email is ...
By: Resources zone
On Writing and You
2008-03-21 13:59:00 Photo by Paul Worthington I thought I’d take a little time out from our regular content flow to write some follow-up thoughts on the post ‘Why Great Writing Doesn’t Matter Online‘. It’s something that many of you had mixed feelings about and I seem not to have made myself as clear as I would have liked. ...
By: Skelliewag
Posts On Writing March 2008
2008-03-13 11:02:00 It’s time for another round up of interesting articles I’ve found on the web. As usual, most of these are to do with the business of freelancing, but there are a few about blogging and promotion. What Is My Worth? is a question that many freelancers ask. Maybe it’s time to think about Reviewing Your Writing ...
?Mad Hatter: No wonder you?re late. Why, this watch is exactly two days slo
2008-03-07 06:07:00 That’s me these days. The faster I try to catch up, the hurried-er I fall behind. Too many projects and not enough clocks running two days slow. So, it’s getting to be that time again… Time for another intermission. In the meantime, what was it that sign said on the doorknob? Ah, yes… ?Doorknob: Read the directions ...
Posts On Writing February 2008
2008-02-20 14:13:00 It’s while since I’ve done a round-up post. Here are some of the posts that have caught my eye over the last couple of weeks. One of the issues for many bloggers and writers is how to bring in additional income. Many of us are in search of passive income, which is why Daniel’s ...
How to beat writer?s block in 30 minutes
2008-02-18 19:02:00 Copyright © 52 Novels dot com. What happens when your muse has gone missing in action? Almost every writer goes through a period of writer’s block at some point. Frustration can take over, causing you to lose passion for your writing. The pain is real when you stare at the blank screen or page, willing yourself ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How to beat writer’s block in 30 minutes", url: "http://www.52novels.com/archiv-es/how-to-beat-writers-block-in--30-minutes/" });
On Writing and Getting Un-Stuck
2008-02-16 06:51:00 Today when I was logged in this blog, I noticed that I have written 186 posts which generated 2676 comments. I was surprised at how much I had written especially when at the time I started this blog, I had no intention of keeping it up. It was fun to write and it was fun to see comments on what I had written. It still is fun to see comments. But now I am much more self-conscious for some reason. This is also becoming one the reasons for the decline in my posting frequency. Oh, writing that word, self-conscious reminds me of a brief conversation I had with Liz Strauss once and I had said I couldn’t write anything (apparently, this has been the case for some time now) and do you want to know what she said? Her answer was “Pearl, There’s no pressure. Doc Searls says “A blog is just an email to the world.” ” And that gave me a much needed push and I was fine for some time. Isn’t that so profound? Liz always writes such beautiful and inspira...
On Writing: Where I?m writing on the WWW
2008-02-15 21:58:00 Vegan Momma BlogFeed I added the latest I’m writing at online it can be found in my sidebar. A little over a week ago I started writing for BLORGE.com. You’ll usually find me in the Mac section. Blorge is a technology news website. You can check out all my articles under my name Opal Tribble ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "On Writing: Where I’m writing on the WWW", url: "http://veganmomma.com/blog/200-8/02/15/on-writing-another-spot--on-the-web/" } );
By: Vegan Momma
The version suicides, Part 2
2008-02-07 15:09:00 Copyright © 52 Novels dot com. Image by Laineys Repertoire, via Creative Commons. Courtesy of flickr. The last time around, I wrote about why you need version control. This time around it’s about some of the tools available. Trust me… there are quite a few. Unfortunately, there’s not enough space or time to explore them in the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The version suicides, Part 2", url: "http://www.52novels.com/archiv-es/the-version-suicides-part-2/-" });
11 Blogging Tips On Writing For Non Native English Speakers
2008-02-06 09:00:00 English is the most widely spoken language so I won’t be surprised if you choose to use it on your blog even if you’re not a native English speaker. Being a non native English speaker myself, I have decided to use English because of the huge potential readership. Blogging with your second language, however, may affect your blog especially if you fail to write quality posts. Here are the most common problems that affect blogs that are written in English by non native English speakers. Grammar Mistakes Spelling Errors Difficult to Understand The fact is, these problems are not exclusive to non native English speakers. I’ve seen a lot of blogs authored by native English speakers and yet they commit the same mistakes. It does not mean, however, that since it’s common and widely tolerated that it’s okay for you to commit these mistakes. I’m not trying to justify grammar mistakes, spelling errors and the inability to write an understandable ...
By: Blogging Mix
Posts On Writing
2008-01-31 16:39:00 It’s about time for another roundup of posts that made me think in the last couple of weeks. A post on Dosh Dosh about reaching 10,000 subscribers made me wonder whether all the things we do to promote our blogs are really worth it. Dosh Dosh concludes that great content is the most important factor ...
Sometimes You?re the Dog. Sometimes You?re the Hydrant.
2008-01-31 14:14:00 What a roller coaster week! While I had my usual share of being the hydrant, I got to live out yesterday as a most excellent dog! A publisher in Poland (yes, the country) is looking into foreign rights for Dogs of Dreamtime. My blog was featured in an article on dog writers in the New York Post. A ...
The version suicides, Part 1
2008-01-30 14:41:00 Copyright © 52 Novels dot com. Image by Thomas Hawk, via Creative Commons. Courtesy of flickr. Sorry. That headline’s bad. Really bad. But try and set that aside for a moment and follow along with me, because this series just might save your ass. First, though, close your eyes and imagine a world where writing projects—whether they’re novels or family ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The version suicides, Part 1", url: "http://www.52novels.com/archiv-es/the-version-suicides-part-1/-" });
The Sunday Salon and the subtle art of sucking up
2008-01-13 15:03:00 Copyright © 52 Novels dot com. Tomorrow is Day One of my second novel workshop and I’m thrilled this time because I’ll be learning from Mario Acevedo. I don’t mean to be unkind to my previous workshop and its students. I had a blast, and there was so much talent in the room each week. I made ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Sunday Salon and the subtle art of sucking up", url: "http://www.52novels.com/archiv-es/the-sunday-salon-and-the-sub-tle-art-of-sucking-up/" });
Free articles – tips on writing it well
2008-01-11 15:02:00 Source: http://www.seo-1-marketing-serv-ices.com/ If you have a website for your business, you may have been considering Article marketing to drive visitors to that site. It can be a great way to generate interest in your business and enhance your reputation as an expert in your field. Article marketing is the process of writing an article about a subject related to your business. The article includes a reference to your business. While you don’t get paid for what you write, publishers will publish it, allowing you to get free advertising for your business. These days, article marketing is growing in popularity, especially on the internet. There are many websites available that publish free articles, pictures and other content. Visitors to those sites may use the articles on their own websites, thereby assuring fresh content on a regular basis. By using free article or free web content sites, you may find you’re published all over the globe. While the various free article and fre...
New Freelance Jobs available on Writing and Translation
2008-01-11 03:03:00 We would like to inform you that there is a new job request posted at iamfreelancer.com . JOB INFORMATION Corporate Social Responsibilities Report Writer (Job ID 353149) English freelance writer needed to write on corporate social responsibility. Project durations 3 months. Must be able to meet up for a face-to-face discussion with advertising agency and........ Kindly visit our website
Book Review: "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King
2007-12-26 15:44:00 Book review of Stephen King's "On Writing"rnPart memoir and part writing primer, "On Writing" is a must-read for anyone who writes - or reads, for that matter. King's life story, which takes up the first half of the book, would be interesting even if the prose weren't well written. But it is. rnrnReview is by Carla Chadwick of Word6 Zoom(s)
Book Review: Stephen King's "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft"
2007-12-26 15:44:00 Part memoir and part writing primer, "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" is a must-read for anyone who writes - or reads, for that matter. King's life story, which takes up the first half of the book, would be interesting even if the prose weren't well written. But it is. Then the book becomes even more interesting when King goes on to give8 Zoom(s)
The Elephino monthly smackdown
2007-12-18 15:49:00 Copyright © 52 Novels, 2007. Come get the good stuff directly from the source at 52novels dot com.My sister site is running a challenge for writers, part of an ongoing monthly face-off series that’s been newly christened today. Winner gets a $15 Amazon gift card. It ain’t much, but it’s fifteen bucks more than you’ve got ...
5 Tips On Writing The Same Old Crap
2007-12-13 13:39:00 People tend to write a lot of the same things. This post goes into how you should look at some of your posts. Do you feel like they are the same old crap that everyone else is writing about? Then read this post and comment on it, cause if you don't I will be angry. Actually, I just think anyone that has posted about ENTRECARD, BloggingZoom, 8 Zoom(s)
Do You Have to Have an Agent to Sell a Book?
2007-12-13 06:14:00 From the mailbag: Sue writes: Is it necessary to have an agent to sell a book? I’m having trouble finding one to take me on, so I was wondering if I could just try to sell my novel by myself? What do you think of self-publishing? Dear Sue, there aren’t many publishing houses that accept unagented ...
Update On Google/Blooger Commenting Snafu
2007-12-09 06:18:00 Lynn Sinclair from Animal Ovation just sent me this link where you can directly leave a comment at Blogger to let them know what you think about the recent deletion of the username and URL field in the comment window. At first glance, it looks like the option they’re proposing will solve the problem. But it’s ...
A Petition against Google?s Blogger, and OpenID
2007-12-04 05:42:00 I’m betting that those of you on Typepad, Wordpress, and some of the other blogging platforms, have noticed recently that you can’t leave comments directly with your own username and url on Blogger sites anymore. You now must have a Blogger account, a Google account, or an OpenID (all Google owned). For those of you on ...
On Writing by Stephen King
2007-11-29 22:11:00 I’ve never read a Stephen King story, having little interest in the genre that he typically caters to. But I must say that this book has some excellent tips and inspiration for anyone interested in writing. And why just that? It’s a good read in itself ? part memoir and part instructional, it manages to ...
PLOTS WITH GUNS redux
2007-11-27 14:30:00 Copyright © 52 Novels, 2007. Come get the good stuff directly from the source at 52novels dot com.Anthony Neil Smith announced last week the return of the incredible PLOTS WITH GUNS. I’m thrilled Smith’s figured out a way to make it work. It really was one of the finest sources of online crime fiction back ...
DBA Lehane?s annual writing competition
2007-11-26 15:43:00 Copyright © 52 Novels, 2007. Come get the good stuff directly from the source at 52novels dot com.Hey kids… it’s time once again for DBA Lehane’s short story contest. If you recall, last year’s challenge was to write a story with just six words (like Hemingway’s famous six-word story). This time around you’ve got a little ...
Get paid on writing product reviews and services
2007-11-20 01:34:00 Tons of products and services are being offered every second on the web. These stuffs ranges from basic categories to the specific ones. But do you want to make money and get paid reviewing these products? Yes, you can send product comments and generate profit from it. If you’re an enthusiast in using softwares, you can ...
By: Pinoy Rich Jerk
Tips on Writing a Good Sales Copy
2007-11-19 00:00:00 When you have a product or service to sell, it is important to know how to write a good sales copy. Even if you hire someone to write one for you, you will still need to know the basic elements that you should be looking for in the copy to decide if you should pay ...
Balancing Two Loves: Writing with Children
2007-11-18 18:27:00 Through experience I can tell you that writing, trying in and of itself, can be quite the challenge when there are children on hand demanding attention. To be hot on the heels of a fantastic thought process only to be interrupted by a two year old who needs to go potty is the most frustrating experience a writer can have.Just as your main character comes into focus, nearly transparent and quickly fleeting, the baby wakes from her nap for her afternoon feeding, chasing your character far beyond reach. Arrgh! Writing a hot love scene for a romance novel can be cooled quickly by a pre-teen who wants to know what he can have for a snack and when dinner is going to be ready! One might think that balancing two loves - the love of children and the love of your writing career - might be a far fetched fantasy. However, with a few good tricks and a whole lot of patience (with yourself and your children), it is possible to reach the dreams of being a great parent AND a great writer!Without tyi...
By: A Faerie's Tale
Tips On Writing Job Applications
2007-11-16 00:00:00 A job application represents your first and possibly only opportunity to impress an employer into wanting to hire you. An application can make or break your chances of success with landing a job, so in this article, we’ll let you in on some tips that can help make your job application stick out amongst the ...
Because Sometimes Ya Just Need?
2007-11-12 13:15:00 …some fresh air. I can only take so much of being cooped up inside. Didn’t matter that it was only 41 degrees out. I needed some sunlight and fresh air. Not only was I toasty warm with my dogs playing around me, but I finished my proposal too. YAHOO!!! There’s gonna be some celebrating tonight!
Writing Prompt: Old Photos
2007-11-10 17:05:00 Next time you're sitting at odds with your muse, try setting down your pen and picking up a photo album. What may seem like a "lack of productivity" may actually produce a large range of benefit. Writers often try to overcome writer's block by writing something, when actually, what we need to do is rest our creative brains, feed them, and allow them to rejuvenate. Sifting through old photos will not only occupy the writer during down time, but may also stimulate memories, characteristics, story lines and raw emotion, with which to return to writing.One way to use old photos while writing is to pick one photo at random and begin your writing with the sentence, "I remember when...." Knowing that you're simply strolling down memory lane for your own benefit rather than trying to create something profound for publication, you'll be more apt to be honest with yourself and less concerned with your choice of words. Writing for and from personal experience, any number of things might ap...
By: A Faerie's Tale
Mark My Words!
2007-11-09 13:57:00 Most of us won?t deny the power of words ? especially those of us who rely on them as tools of our trade. We, as a species, regardless of the language we speak, depend on words to get us through each day. We read words on menus when we order food in restaurants; we rely on words to direct us in traffic. Words are used to comfort children as we sing them a lullaby or tuck them in at night with a bed time story. We depend on words to communicate with each other, and with our own thoughts. Yet, for as much as we recognize and rely upon our need for words, rarely do we value their true power. Words are power!In the book *The Four Agreements, author Miguel Ruiz refers to words as white magic and black magic, explaining that every single word we think or speak becomes a spell. That spell then attaches itself to you, the one to whom you're speaking, or your environment, where it will remain until a more powerful word spell breaks it. Everything you say has power and influence over everyth...
By: A Faerie's Tale
A Writer's Worst Mistake
2007-11-08 16:49:00 Forgive what I?m about to say, but writers, particularly those who are on the up-climb in their career, can be some of the most arrogant, selfish, and self-centered people to be encountered. This does not apply to each and every person who writes, ? but far and wide there?s a frustrating sense of ?all about me? syndrome sweeping the field of writing. This is not to say that writers are bad people, or that they don?t deserve credit and reward for their hard work. But escalating success does not warrant a bad attitude or lack of appreciation for those who supported them along the way. The sad part is that most of the time, these people don?t even realize how they?re coming across to others! In fact, the energy they?re exerting is anything but arrogance in most cases, but rather an over-abundance of self promoting, which is a must if one is to get their work noticed! Writers get so caught up in self promotion that they forget to pay attention to anything besides their own portfolio! On...
By: A Faerie's Tale
Preparing for Publication
2007-11-06 18:53:00 Now that you've written, polished and perfected your piece, you'd like to get it published. This is where one must answer the basic questions of how to submit, where to submit, to whom you're submitting and when to submit.There are basic steps to take before attempting to get your work published. First, and perhaps the most arduous task, is research. "But I've already researched the material in my story," you might say; but the kind of research referred to herein is that of the market.It is imperative to know which publishing companies handle which kinds of material. For example, if you've written a story about a fictional character, it would be a waste of time to submit your work to publishers dealing only with non-fiction material. Certain publishers only accept manuscripts on specific topics or with certain cultural backgrounds. I once submitted a picture book text with the theme of imagination. Then, I?d learned that the publisher to whom I?d submitted only accepted stories...
By: A Faerie's Tale
Help on Writing an Essay
2007-11-06 08:59:00 If you have entered this page you might be involved into essay writing process and now you are looking for some help on writing essays. This is the last page you will resort to as this article offers sufficient help on writing an essay. Let us together strive for your essay success! Help on Writing an Essay. Step # 1. Deciding on the Topic. First of all, we want you to realize the huge opportunities that choosing a topic offers you. You may pick out some problem related to your studies that interests you. The problem should be rather undertaking to involve you in the writing process. We suggest that you should evaluate all potential topics, choose the one that is the most appropriate, modify it either by narrowing or broadening and start investigating it. (more…)
The Seasoned Blog
2007-11-02 10:34:00 Blogs, otherwise known as online diaries or web journals, are the hottest thing on the Internet today. Virtually everyone surfing the net on a regular or semi-regular basis either has a blog themselves, or has spent time reading blogs. There?s just something about the raw exposure of this ?reality internet? that is attractive to people. But the other hand, there?s a vulnerability involved with baring your essentials for the world to feed on in their spare time.Plenty are the numbers of scorned souls, bleeding hearts, and wounded spirits who have fallen prey to online predators with negative intent. One of two things usually happens to set back or scare off those who are new to the blogging scene. The blog won?t ?take off? and isn?t popular and doesn?t stand out in the multitude of seasoned blogs, or the new blogger will get caught up in the excitement of it all, get too comfortable, expose a secret, and then live to regret it when the wrong person finds the post on the web. But the ...
By: A Faerie's Tale
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