Category Archives: Computer/Internet/Blogging
10 Things Needed To Set Up A Writing Area
Whether it’s a corner in a room or a full-scale office with all the luxuries, every writer needs a writing area. This is the place the writer goes to allow his or her creativity to soar. If you write there every … Continue reading
10 Simple Ways To Promote Your Blog
1. Create a signature for your email and online forums with a link to your blog. 2. Make use of tags and categories when you make blog posts. 3. Use Facebook network to promote your blog. 4. Create buttons … Continue reading
How to Format Your Novel or Manuscript
Industry standards on formatting a manuscript change from time to time, and not all publishers agree on formatting. But this is what most publishers consider standard today. Font: Times New Roman or another standard font in 12 point size. Page … Continue reading
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Microsoft One Note
Microsoft One Note is a wonderful program for writers that comes free with MS Office 2007. Basically it’s a file folder for all your notes, outlines, research, character sketches, and submissions. There are many ways you can use this … Continue reading
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Writer Groups On The Web
Here’s a list of Christian Writing Groups on the web that you can join. Some are free and are very good. The ones that cost something, offer more services. Free Sites and Forums: Christianwriters.com Absolute Write (Not Christian, but one of the … Continue reading
Blog Resource – Multi Writer Sites
Here’s some great blogs written by multiple writers. The Kill Zone: Perspectives From Today Hottest Thriller & Mystery Writers The Book Doctor Bustles And Spurs: Inspirational Romance In The Old West Author Culture Petticoats & Pistols: Romancing … Continue reading
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Blog Resource – Agent/Publisher Blogs
Here’s a list of some helpful agent blogs for writers: Nathan Bransford Chip MacGregor Miss Agent Manners (Jennifer Jackson) Pub Rants (Agent Kristin) The Rejector The Writing Life (Terry Whalin) Zondervan Blog From Where I Sit (Mike Hyatt, Thomas Nelson … Continue reading
Blog Resource – Emotion, Symbolism, Color, Setting
This week, I’m posting a few blog resources for writers. I’ve been looking at different ways to describe emotions and setting. I ran across a great new resource I’m sharing today. The Bookshelf Muse at this link has hundred of … Continue reading
Resources For Nineteenth Century Historical Research
Here’s a list of Internet resources you can use when researching your historical novel. Calendars and Timelines: Calendar For Any Year 19th Century Timeline Inventions Timeline for the 19th Century The Food Timeline A Timeline of 19th Century America Historical … Continue reading
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Resources For Historical Research
Anyone who writes historical fiction can tell you a lot of research goes into it. Beginners in the genre might wonder where to start. The following tips and sites are for nineteenth century research, but they can be used for … Continue reading
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