FAQs, Help, and Tutorials (Writers Resources)

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Writer Beware Writer Beware: Variety of articles on literary schemes and deceptions, information on how to recognize them, advice on how to avoid them, and links to useful online resources. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.sfwa.org/beware/ The Fearless Publishing Guide The Fearless Publishing Guide: A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html Writing Tips for Success Writing Tips for Success: Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html Common Mistakes in Manuscripts Common Mistakes in Manuscripts: Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html A Writer's Tool Kit A Writer's Tool Kit: A learning resource for both aspiring and established writers; a companion forum to the book of the same name by author/teacher Carroll Dale Short. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writerstoolkit.com Meghan McCarthy - articles page Meghan McCarthy - articles page: A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm: Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm BookZonePro: Info and Insights BookZonePro: Info and Insights: How-to articles that cover a wide variety of issues relevant to writers including book publishing, writing, marketing, and legal issues. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.bookzonepro.com/insights/ Suite 101: Alternative Literature Suite 101: Alternative Literature: Articles which help define alternative literature. Different because of the way it is published, the view it expresses, how it is written or distributed. Different perspective or style. Alternative writers are the ones trying new styles and forms. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/alternative_literature The Pen and Sword The Pen and Sword: A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block An Insider's Tips about Writing Your Book An Insider's Tips about Writing Your Book: Thoughtful questions that book authors need to ask themselves before they put pen to paper. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.bookspartner.com/tips.html Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing: Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html Writing Tips Writing Tips: A collection of tips on writing (focusing on mysteries and SF) including a simple, mechanical way to develop a plot by Sarah Smith. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://world.std.com/%7eswrs/library/writips.htm How to Write a Critique of a Novel How to Write a Critique of a Novel: Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html Erica Jong's Tips for Writers Erica Jong's Tips for Writers: Weekly bits of advice. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm Wacky Writer's World Wacky Writer's World: A list of links along with a monthly newsletter which provides in-depth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Page was last updated 5/5/99. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html Article City Article City: Database of free reprints. This page features writing advice. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.articlecity.com/articles/writing/ Getting Published in America Getting Published in America: Inspirational article for the new millennium. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html Suite101: Professional Writing Suite101: Professional Writing: Tips for writers on how to get published, including how to write in many different disciplines (articles, poems, prose, fiction, non-fictions, screenplay). (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/professional_writing How to Get Happily Published How to Get Happily Published: Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.happilypublished.com/ How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate: Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html Judy Reeves Judy Reeves: Free writing prompts, how to work in a writing group, writing practice importance, writer inspiration, senses, attracting the muse, revisions, writers' guidelines, taking risks, help for the writer. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.judyreeveswriter.com Women Writers Block Women Writers Block: Selection of articles to be a writers aide. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm Marketing and Self-Promotion Marketing and Self-Promotion: Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html Book Publishing FAQ Book Publishing FAQ: About agents, publishers, deals, and proposals. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.caderbooks.com/pubfaq.html Revising Prose Revising Prose: Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html A Writer's Journey A Writer's Journey: Motivational articles, writing tips, believable characters/settings/plot. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writers_journey Margot's Writers' Resources Margot's Writers' Resources: Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://margot.bravepages.com The Writing Process - from Idea to Bookshelf The Writing Process - from Idea to Bookshelf: Series of articles intended to motivate and help the beginner get started. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writing_process The Booksmith Manuscript Consultation The Booksmith Manuscript Consultation: Award-winning novelist and short-story writer provides detailed critiques and helpful advice on book-length works of literary fiction and nonfiction, for a fee. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.michellerichmond.com/consult.html Getting Published Getting Published: Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm Eire Fury's Sanctuary Eire Fury's Sanctuary: A writer's website offering tips and resources for writers. Site is also accepting writer's submissions in all genres and types. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://eirefuryssanctuary.bravepages.com/index.htm Write To Inspire Write To Inspire: Resources for inspirational and Christian writers offering articles, writing tips, and markets. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writetoinspire.com/ writingrooms writingrooms: Tips, articles, how-to, and insight on the novel writing process along links from a published fiction writer. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writingrooms.com Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher: Essay about getting an agent or publisher; for new writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://larsen-pomada.com/perspective2.html Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law: Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.ivanhoffman.com How to Write a Book and Get it Published in Record Time How to Write a Book and Get it Published in Record Time: ETA Online Review resources for authors and writers, tips from one of the Education and Training Academy's writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.exam-ta.ac.uk/how_to_write_a_book_writers_school.htm Coaching for Writers-Maggie Klee Lichtenberg Coaching for Writers-Maggie Klee Lichtenberg: With 20 years of publishing experience; helps any author or publisher see their work through to completion and distribution. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.maggielichtenberg.com/Maggie/body_maggie.html Manuscript Advice Manuscript Advice: How to submit for publication; advice from a manuscript, typing, and critiquing service. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.thewrite-touch.com/manuscript.html Monica Wood- Tips for Writers Monica Wood- Tips for Writers: Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page of her website is updated monthly. The rest of the site is primarily hype for her books. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html Writing Tips, How-Tos Writing Tips, How-Tos: Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm Writing in Flow Writing in Flow: Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.bunnyape.com How to Reach Writing Success How to Reach Writing Success: Collection of links to articles that give free advice on getting published and making a living as a writer. From Marcia Yudkin, author, syndicated columnist, public radio commentator, and writing coach. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm Orange Writing Orange Writing: Practical advice from writers, news updates, contributions and suggestions for our virtual novel. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.orangewriting.com Writer's Universe Writer's Universe: Newsletter, tips, interactive story. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writersuniverse.tripod.com What do Publishers do? What do Publishers do?: Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html Dissertation Workshop Dissertation Workshop: Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/ Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica: A concise and informative guide for amateur writers, especially those who enjoy writing erotica. Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writersu.s5.com/english/howtowrite4.html Content Editing Content Editing: Archive of articles about writing, publishing and content management on the web. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/content_editing Grammar Lessons Grammar Lessons: Starts with remedial lessons and expands to other sites. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.englishchick.com/grammar/ Writing for a Book Packager Writing for a Book Packager: How to cash in on an under-exploited market. The editor of The Buzz On series reveals how to find work (and lots of it) at book packagers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.author-network.com/fischer.html The Creative Cauldron The Creative Cauldron: Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.creativecauldron.com Writing Advice Writing Advice: From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm Careers in Writing Careers in Writing: Advice, tips, articles and other resources for the beginning writer. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.careers-in-writing.com Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop: Inspirational and instructional writing tips, articles, FAQs, quotes, resources, recommended books, and a directory of children's book authors and illustrators. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ForWriters.htm Articles on Writing Articles on Writing: Links from SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.) volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing. The opinions expressed are those of the authors, and not of SFWA. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.sfwa.org/writing/ Writers Heaven Writers Heaven: Resource for novelists and scriptwriters. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writersheaven.org/ Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File: General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm Victory Page for Writers of Fiction Victory Page for Writers of Fiction: Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.crayne.com/ Free Articles for Writers Free Articles for Writers: Most are available as .PDF files which needs Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.beaconlit.com/beaconli/freearticles.htm Publishing in the Northwest Publishing in the Northwest: A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php Articles for Writers and Publishers Articles for Writers and Publishers: By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html The Fine Line The Fine Line: Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/ IbizWriters IbizWriters: Archive of resources, advice and commentary aimed at those who write as part of their job, whether journalism, business publications, advertising copy or website content. No longer actively publishing. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.ibizwriters.com/ William Safire's Rules for Writers William Safire's Rules for Writers: Witty tips. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html Writers R Us Writers R Us: Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writersrus.bizland.com The Vocabula Review (TVR) The Vocabula Review (TVR): Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.vocabula.com/ Writing in the Age of the Network Writing in the Age of the Network: Text of ideas about authoring in an age of multi-media: the computer's effect, the book as a media space, and an invitation to respond. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com Writing Tips Online Writing Tips Online: Writing and publishing tips and articles. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writing-publishing.learnthis.info Get Into It Get Into It: Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm Nonfiction, Novels, Screenplays, Business Writing Nonfiction, Novels, Screenplays, Business Writing: Publishing tips for nonfiction books, novels, screenplays, business writing. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://4-edit.com/publishing.html Ruth Vilmi's Web World Ruth Vilmi's Web World: Grammar / Language help. These pages are full of comprehensive tips to help the writer, but visitors do need to surf and explore to find everything offered. The time is well spent. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.ruthvilmi.net/hut/ Hot Text: Web Writing That Works Hot Text: Web Writing That Works: Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/ Five Golden Rules for Beginning Writers Five Golden Rules for Beginning Writers: Lisa Cote explains the top rules for writers that are just getting started. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.go.ednet.ns.ca/~matt.cote/wordings/FiveRules.html Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. Literary Agency Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. Literary Agency: Represents all areas of non-fiction, and commercial and literary fiction. Offers guidance on the publishing process, book proposals, and finding agents. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://users.rcn.com/sheree.interport//index.html Write101.com Write101.com: Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.write101.com C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd.: Tips on how to write, publish, sell, and market a book. Products and marketing services are also available from C. Johnson, for a fee. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.cjohnsonenterprisesltd.com/ Polishing Your Writing Polishing Your Writing: Tips on fine-tuning a rough draft into a professional piece. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.geocities.com/billwatsonwriter/rewrite.html An Editor's Advice on Writing for Teen Literary Magazines An Editor's Advice on Writing for Teen Literary Magazines: Interview with Deborah Vetter, editor of Cicada magazine, about writing for the teen reader. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/interview/deborah_vetter.asp?secondarycategory=Children's+Subhome+Page The Editorial Department The Editorial Department: Service site that includes writing tips and links to other resources. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.editorialdepartment.net/ BookCoach.net BookCoach.net: Offers support, encouragement and assistance through the book-writing process to produce a first-class work. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.bookcoach.net/ Getting the Right Agent Getting the Right Agent: Informational article from Sarah Smith, Sisters in Crime. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://world.std.com/~swrs/agent.htm Fear of Writing Fear of Writing: Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm Funds for Writers Funds for Writers: Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.fundsforwriters.com Writing Help Central Writing Help Central: Offers tips, advice, and real-life samples on writing business letters and research papers; links. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writinghelp-central.com Writer's Block Writer's Block: Basic steps to clustering, free-writing and revising. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.geocities.com/zigguratzen/ Karen Mitura Karen Mitura: FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm A Writing Resource | The Writers Home Instruction Pages A Writing Resource | The Writers Home Instruction Pages: Instruction for all levels; especially for freelancers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writershome.com/instruction/index.htm Grey Owl Tutor Grey Owl Tutor: Download general, technical, and academic writing tips and advice. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.greyowltutor.com/style.html Hearing Impairment and Writing - Suite101.com Hearing Impairment and Writing - Suite101.com: Inspirational article on writing stories, even while coping with a disability. Although it can affect a person's self-esteem, it doesn't stop imagination or prevent successful completion of tasks. One writer's voice being heard with the written word. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hearing_impairment_and_writing CIO Bookmark CIO Bookmark: Page of links to electronic and print resources for journalists and other writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.cio.com/bookmark/ How to Write a Research Paper: Research Paper Topics, Help, Ideas - LibrarySpot.com Feature How to Write a Research Paper: Research Paper Topics, Help, Ideas - LibrarySpot.com Feature: Step-by-step help for writing a research paper from LibrarySpot.com. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.libraryspot.com/features/paperfeature.htm Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing: Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/ WritingWriters WritingWriters: Hints and tips for creative writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.writingwriters.com/ Writing for the Web Writing for the Web: Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/ Suite 101: Freelance Opportunities Suite 101: Freelance Opportunities: Archive of tips on marketing your talents and what kind of opportunities should be avoided. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/freelance_opportunities Starving Artists Law Starving Artists Law: Launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/ Ray's Writing Tips Ray's Writing Tips: Links to search engines and Ray's software. Some essays and tips can be found by clicking the links to the left and scrolling down a couple of times. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.geocities.com/writing_resource/ Storymind Writer's Web Site Storymind Writer's Web Site: Promoting Dramatica story development software; however, there are some useful tips, advice and tutorials presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Diction (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://storymind.com/dramatica/ Grammar Mechanic Business Writing Strategies Grammar Mechanic Business Writing Strategies: How-to articles, self-tests, step-by-step examples, and techniques on mastering business prose. Teaches how to write effective business letters, memos, reports, proposals, and other text. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.outmind.com/businesswriting/index.php Write Tools Write Tools: A practical, categorized compilation of Web-based references for anyone who writes, edits, or checks facts. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://writetools.com Internet Resources for Writers Internet Resources for Writers: Focuses on additional ways for writers to earn money; ideas are not specific only to writers, however. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.virginiarounding.com A Writers' Community A Writers' Community: Free information and software tools. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.aehousman.com Advice on Novel Writing Advice on Novel Writing: Plain text handouts from a college professor. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.steampunk.com/sfch/writing/ckilian/ Chronicles Writers' Resource Center Chronicles Writers' Resource Center: Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://hometown.aol.com/greenbla/myhomepage/writing.html Basic Ideas for Writers Basic Ideas for Writers: Hundreds of pages that answer questions from starting a manuscript, to selling a book. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.author.co.uk/starting/ Ink Ink: Lists, articles, tips, and links to tips for ink-on-paper writing, vs. e-writing. Opinions are those of The Fontayne Group's writers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://www.fontayne.com/ink/ Free Resources for Writers Free Resources for Writers: Page of links: quotations, grammar guides, encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and references. Other areas of the site have links to free books for readers. (FAQs, Help, and Tutorials) http://freereads.topcities.com/usefullinksforauthors.html