Link of the Week – Reality Dose
I’m guilty. So guilty. Of what, you say? Oh-so many things. Some of which I will keep closely guarded, like skeletons in a closet. Until, that is, you ply me with alcohol. Then I parade those skeletons...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Game On!
“Writers are expert procrastinators. These online games are excellent procrastination tools, but will also put your language skills to work.” http://www.hamptonroadswriters.org/games.php I had the...
View ArticleLink Of The Week-Daily Writing Tips!
“Whether you are an attorney, manager or student, writing skills are essential to your success. The rise of the information age – with the proliferation of emails, blogs and social networks – makes...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Online Accountability!
I have partners who meet with me several times a week to write. We have been doing a great job of increasing productivity, but some of us need a bit more structure. I poked around the interenet and...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Improve Your Writing!
I love poking around the internet to find good places for writers to get valuable, mostly free, stuff. I found this little jewel and plan on working through every article she wrote. The one on deep POV...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Dining Etiquette
Today’s link could be classified as research, if you like. Table manners may just be a lost art. Though I am conscious about my manners, I have caught myself eating with my elbows on the table and,...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- All Things Regency
Do you write historicals? Paranormals from another time? If your books have anything to do with the Regency Era- these sites are for you! Research is the lifeblood for many novels. Get the facts wrong...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Enter A Competition
Do you need to earn some money writing? The novel just taking too long? Try honing your skills, earning some money, getting feedback all in the same place. I’m talking about writing contests. There are...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Book Report
For those indie authors who use KDP for your Amazon books. Here is a handy-dandy USEFUL tool that reports your book sales data in real-time: Book Report. It’s packed with features, but the important...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Get Paid To Write!
Since earning a paycheck with your novel is hard at times, I thought we could all use a succinct guide on where to get paid for articles! While you’re waiting to be the next published darling, look at...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Using the Hotel Concierge
CC pic by Thor We are in the midst of conference and convention season. That means travel. Today I’m posting a link to a useful and educating blog post titled How To Use A Hotel Concierge. The post...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- A Dating Service For Critique Partners!
This past weekend I went on a writing retreat with my critique partners. Besides being a whole lot of fun, it was super productive. These folks won’t let me skim by with OK writing. They push me to be...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- “The Coolest, Fastest, Distraction-Free Writing App Around”
You’ve got to check this out! There’s a free version and an upgraded paid version- both look very cool. https://writer.bighugelabs.com/welcome Free Version: A fast and distraction-free fullscreen...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Social Media Image Sizes
Hello, peeps. We are still recovering from our trip to NYC fro the Romance Writers of America conference. But never fear, I do have a link of the week for you. I nabbed this week’s link off of a blog...
View ArticleBonus Link Of The Week- Pace Yourself!
Running on our Back-To-School link this week, we thought we’d bring a link to a phenomenal workshop being offered on pacing. This is a crucial element to great writing. You lose the pacing, you lose...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Dumb Laws
Here is a gem for you. Did you know it is illegal to sell your eye in Texas? Or to drink more than 3 sips of beer while standing? How about not being able to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Need A Cliche?
Do you need a cliche in your book? What about a cliche using the word cock? (This word has come up 81 times in the past few days…….don’t ask.) :-) Our find would generate a list of cliches using that...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Shakespearean English Quiz
Here’s a fun link for you. How well do you know your Shakespearean English? Take the quiz to see. Will you make Shakespear proud? Or will you be a tragedy?...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- How Can I Say That Better?
I’ve been stuck on one scene for the last two days. It feels stilted and doesn’t convey the emotion or flow that I like my writing to have on the page. Here’s a site that is meant for students in...
View ArticleLink Of The Week- Prose It!
I found this quirky little site and was intrigued with it. “Remember reading? Words have never been more important. Prose is a digital collection of poetry and prose. Written by you. Read by...
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