Tuesday

Links for Writers

A list of websites/blogs that may be useful to authors or aspiring writers:
The Most Common Mistakes I See in Fiction Manuscripts
http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html
from Jerry Gross
Ten Mistakes Writers Don’t See (But Can Easily Fix When They Do)
http://www.holtuncensored.com/hu/the-ten-mistakes/
from Holt Uncensored
5 Editor’s Secrets To Help You Write Like A Pro
http://www.remarkable-communication.com/5-editors-secrets-to-help-you-write-like-a-pro/
from Remarkable Communication
How to write a book proposal
http://www.bubblecow.co.uk/2009/09/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/
from BubbleCow
Creating realistic characters with depth
http://www.kriscramer.com/how-to-create-realistic-characters-with-depth/
from kris cramer
Write Characters, Not Mary Sues
http://bethanyharvey.com/blog/posts/2007/07/write-characters-not-mary-sues/
from Born Liar
How to Create Suspense in a Story
http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_4406265_create-suspense-story.html?cr=1
from eHow
How to Use the ‘Rule of Three’ to Create Engaging Content
http://www.copyblogger.com/rule-of-three/
from copyblogger
How To Write A Fight Scene
http://community.livejournal.com/start_writing/38697.html
from Start Writing Fiction
How To Spice Up Your Writing With Dialogue
http://www.archetypewriting.com/articles/writing/spiceUpWdialogue.htm
from Archetype
Ending a Scene by James Thayer
http://www.authormagazine.org/articles/thayer_james_2008_12_15.htm
from Author Articles
An independent directory of online writing resources http://www.websitesforwriters.net/
from Websites for writers.
10 Ways to Improve Your Writing
http://www.teflspin.com/2008/04/10-ways-to-improve-your-writing_07.html
from Tefl Spin
Writing Links
http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/wrlinks-wordstuff.htm
from Internet-Resources.com
Checklist of Fiction Faults
http://raynelson.com/fictionfaults.html
from Ray Nelson
The 3 Most Important Elements of Fiction Writing
http://www.absolutewrite.com/novels/3_elements.htm
from Absolute Write
15 worthy blogs for writers
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2009/10/09/15WorthyBlogsIJustDiscovered.aspx from The Writer’s Digest
How to Write a Novel Using the Web
http://mashable.com/2009/09/16/write-novel/
from Mashable
Tips for Creating a Compelling Plot
http://trutor.net/plot.html
from Debbie Lee Wesselmann
50 Free Resources That Will Improve Your Writing Skills
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/06/28/50-free-resources-that-will-improve-your-writing-skills/
from Smashing Magazine
10 Free Resources Every Writer Needs
http://writetodone.com/2008/12/15/the-10-free-resources-every-writer-needs/
from Write To Done
17 writing secrets
http://www.writersdigest.com/article?p_ArticleId=5387
from Writer’s Digest
Fiction Writer’s Character Chart
http://www.epiguide.com/ep101/writing/charchart.html
from EPIGUIDE.COM
Character development in fiction
http://character-development.suite101.com/article.cfm/getting_to_grips_with_character
from suite101.com
Read first chapters
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/books/chapterone.htm
from The Washington Post
Tips for Writers
http://writetodone.com/2009/08/10/the-nearly-ultimate-resource-176-tips-for-writers/
from Write To Done
13 writing tips
http://chuckpalahniuk.net/workshop/essays/chuck-palahniuk
from Chuck Palahniuk
How to Write a Great Novel
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703740004574513463106012106.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_lifestyle
from The Wall Street Journal
50 Tools to Improve your Writing Skills
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/07/50-tools-that-can-improve-your-writing.html
from Dumb Little Man.
8 rules for writing unstoppable shorts
http://io9.com/366707/8-unstoppable-rules-for-writing-killer-short-stories
from i09
10 Tips for Creative Writers
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative/shortstory/index.html
from Dennis G. Jerz
The 10 Best Books for Writers
http://editorunleashed.com/2009/04/08/the-10-best-books-for-writers/
from Editor Unleashed
50 best websites to download eBOOKs FREE
http://www.bestonlinetools.org/50-top-websites-to-download-ebooks/
from Tech tools
52 short stories
http://www.fiftytwostories.com/?page_id=7
from Fifty-Two Stories