From: BobRankin@ULSTER.NET
To: TOURBUS@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Subject: TOURBUS - 17 Nov 1998 - You Wanna Be a Writer?
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TODAY'S TOURBUS TOPIC: The Aspiring Writer's Toolchest
I'm a geek, but I've always loved to write. My personal forte is
translating computer technology into plain language, but you might have
a dream to write a great mystery novel or a science fiction thriller.
Perhaps you're good at explaining things, and you're wondering if you
can make a few bucks doing freelance magazine work.
If so, today's TOURBUS will give you some great ideas and help you
move closer to getting published.
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Here are some websites that will help you refine your craft, get
published, and sell your writing.
INKSPOT
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... is an excellent online resource for writers. It's full of tips on
improving your writing, helpful articles, interviews with professional
authors and editors, market information and networking opportunities.
Look for these features when you visit:
- Beginning Writer's FAQ
- Free Writers' Classifieds
- INKLINGS Newsletter
INKLINGS is a free, biweekly newsletter for writers of all ages and
experience. You'll receive articles, interviews, resources, and how-to
tips
in a format that's handy and readable. I'm a subscriber myself, and I
definitely recommend this newsletter for all writers.
INKSPOT - http://www.inkspot.com
NWU ONLINE RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
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The National Writers Union is a trade union for professional writers.
The
address below contains some useful links for writers, including
- Businesses Offering Services to Writers
- Conferences, Workshops and Seminars
- Dictionaries & Thesauruses
- Language, Spelling, Grammar, & Style Guides
- Writing Related Organizations
NWU Resources - http://www.nwu.org/links/lnkhome.htm
BOOK MARKETING UPDATE
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John Kremer is the book marketing guru for self-published authors. His
book
"1001 Ways to Market Your Books" has been a classic for years. If
you've
written a book and need some creative selling ideas, visit this site.
For
a little inspiration, see the "Self-Publishers Hall of Fame", or
subscribe
to the free "Marketing Tip of the Week" newsletter.
Book Marketing - http://bookmarket.com
WRITERS ON THE NET
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... is a group of published writers and experienced writing teachers
building an
online community and resource for writers and aspiring writers. Since
1995 they've
been helping poets, fiction writers, journalists, essayists, mystery
writers, science
fiction and fantasy writers, playwrights and others to hone their craft.
Online classes are conducted by professional writers covering various
genres, or you
can just browse through the Writing Tips section.
http://www.writers.com
JOHN HEWITT WRITER'S RESOURCE CENTER
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Hewitt's no-frills page includes many interesting items including:
- How to Become an Expert Writer in Any Industry
- Creating Memorable Characters
- Overcoming Writer's Isolation
- Freelance Writer's FAQ
- Links to Consumer Magazines that may accept freelance articles
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See you next time! --Bob Rankin
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