12 Content-Writing Secrets of Professional Writer
s
Since most content starts with written words, it doesn’t matter what
type of content you produce, you can benefit from knowing the secrets
of professional writers.
A Freelancer's Guide to Bookkeeping
by Paul at The Financial
Management Centre. This handy guide can help freelancers organise
their bookkeeping duties for maximum efficiency.
Accounts and Legal
are an innovative full-service accounting firm based
in London, specialising in small businesses, including freelancers,
contractors and sole traders. Creatives of all kinds appreciate their
flexibility and approachability. They tailor packages and prices to each
individual client, offering everything from bookkeeping to VAT returns
and financial forecasting. An accountant's true value lies in their
advisory capabilities, and Accounts and Legal can not only save you
time and money, but help you plan ahead.
Almond Press
is an independent publisher of dystopian and apocalyptic
short fiction. We curate the most comprehensive and up-to-date online
list of writing competitions, prizes, and opportunities to get published.
AndreaSemple.com
Andrea has written her first novel and now has her own web site,
which, she says, "is aimed at writers (as well as my own readers) and
includes advice on how to secure a novel deal, interviews with best
selling authors, a writing tips newsletter, a tongue-in-cheek guide to
understanding literary agents plus much more."
A Beginner’s Guide for Aspiring Writers
Writing has always been a timeless endeavor. It dates back to the very
first stages of mankind, although certainly it has come a long way today
compared to how our ancestors did it.
This website gives many ways on how to get your creative juices
flowing.
BBC - WritersRoom
Visit The Writers Room at the BBC website for much useful information
on writing for TV, Radio and Film. Download Word templates to help you
set out your scripts correctly. The usual BBC quality. They say: "BBC
WritersRoom is always on the lookout for fresh, new, talented writers
for a changing britain . when we find them, we do everything we can to
get their voice heard."
BookTrust
They say: "Book Trust provides books for kids from low-income
families-books that they choose themselves and that become their very
own. Studies prove that book choice and ownership inspires a child's
passion for reading and contributes to developing strong literacy skills
and becoming life-long learners."
Build a Website in 30 minutes!
Robert Mening asks: "Are you looking for a quick, dummy-proof way to
make your first website? Great, you are on the right direction. Building
a website from scratch can be a hectic challenge. I've been building
websites since 2004 and during that time, I've learned a TON of
different things. Luckily, if you go through my guide, your site should be
up and running within less than 30 minutes. And oh, if you get stuck,
use my support page. I answer to every single email that I receive."
Business Expert - Fake Cheque Scams
How to Notice, Avoid and Report Fake Cheque Scams
We may live in a digital world but old-fashioned paper cheques are still
in use, and, for the scammers, they present an opportunity to steal
your money.
Of the many scams that are prevalent in today’s society, fake cheque
scams target consumers of all ages, and worryingly, they’re on the rise.
See website for more.
Children's Literature Web Guide
This site describes itself as: 'an attempt to gather together and
categorize the growing number of Internet resources related to books
for Children and Young Adults. Much of the information that you can
find through these pages is provided by others: fans, schools, libraries,
and commercial enterprises involved in the book world'.
Contact an Author
- helps you find the author you need.
This site helps you find authors available for talks, workshops, school
visits, interviews, after-dinner speaking, world book day events and
commissions. you can search for authors by name or by your
requirements and locate local authors. database includes fiction and
non-fiction writers, novelists, children's authors, biographers and poets.
Corsinet.com
- a Mine of Useless Information!
Here's a great site for a wealth of amusing and 'useless' information.
Here's what they say about themselves: "corsinet.com is an excellent,
intelligent way to waste time on the internet: discover unusual facts,
learn some new things, wake up your brain cells and have some fun.
We've been wasting time on the internet since before there was an
internet!"
Creative Print Publishing
Creative Print Publishing Ltd offer eBook conversion services and cover
design services. This is what they say:
"If you wish to expand your sales market into the ebook arena then you
need a quality conversion service that replicates your hard work into an
ebook version.
"After many hours spent bringing together your final manuscript only to
be let down with a plain flat un-interesting cover, then you are looking
for High quality Book Cover Design with affordable prices and quick
turn-around service to meet your deadlines.
"Take a look at our large selection of stunning original cover designs."
For their ebook conversion service follow the link:
creativeprintpublishing.com/
Doxdirect
offers self publishers a complete desktop-to-door online
printing and binding service, for hardback and paperback books with no
minimum order quantity. We produce beautiful, professional
publications for writers of fiction and non-fiction, as well as for
photographers, graphic novelists, students and people who simply want
to create something special for a loved one. Our easy to use Cover
Design Tool lets you put the final touches to your work too. Upload,
configure, check out, and we'll do the rest! All you need to do now is
finish that book...
http://www.doxdirect.com
Doxzoo
Professional document printing services from Doxzoo - from
loose sheets & wire-bound documents to books, brochures,
dissertations & more. 24/7 printing - order at a time that suits you - UK
wide next day delivery - Print from just £0.03 per sheet - Print PDFs &
Microsoft documents - Customise covers & add tabs before you order -
Optional registration - Secure payment via WorldPay or PayPal - 100%
quality guarantee.
Do You Need To Reach Writers?
Wendy Kearns handles the advertising
for a number of Writing Titles / Platforms and can help you reach the
market you need to promote your Company / Book / Service. For
further information please email:
CLICK HERE
Elevator Pitch, The; Riding Your Way to Success
by Andy Darnley
Most everyone has a dream employer that they would like to work for.
This employer is one that would likely offer them an enjoyable work
environment, excellent pay, and the ability to perform the job for which
they are trained. Despite knowing who their dream employer is, people
may not know what to do or say should they briefly run into them by
chance. When looking for a job, one should imagine such an encounter
that lasts only a few minutes and takes place at a networking event, a
party, or even in an elevator. In imagining this scenario, a person
should ask themselves what they would say in such a short period of
time.
Everyone Who's Anyone
in adult trade publishing,
A website listing hundreds of top literary agents, editors and publishers
in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. It's an excellent resource, and best of
all, it's free! There's also a quirky twist to these listings, take a look and
you'll see what I mean.
Fake Cheque Scams, Dealing With
We may live in a digital world but old-fashioned paper cheques are still
in use, and, for the scammers, they present an opportunity to steal
your money. Of the many scams that are prevalent in today’s society,
fake cheque scams target consumers of all ages, and worryingly,
they’re on the rise.
With the consequences of falling victim to fake cheque scams
potentially so damaging, you must know how to keep yourself safe. In
this guide, we’ll provide you with the latest information on how to spot,
avoid and report fake cheque scams to help you get one up on the
scammers.
Fiction Feedback
is an editorial consultancy established in 2008. Since
then, they have seen many of their authors get published. All their
editors are, I understand, experienced and professional, working within
publishing, and a number are themselves publishers or literary agents.
Regarding critiques, they offer customers up to four individual critiques
for their work, on a sliding scale so they don't, for example, pay twice
as much for two critiques as for one. Fiction Feedback offer critiques for
short stories as well as novels and novel extracts, and also for narrative
non-fiction. They provide structural editing and copy-editing, to
exceptionally high standards. They also offer advice to those intent on
self-publishing and will provide contacts, whenever possible, to those
seeking a traditional contract.
Find The Best Blogging Platform
- StartABlog123 has put together a
comparison chart to discuss the pros and cons of specific blogging
platforms, including WordPress.com, Blogger, Tumblr, Wix, Weebly, and
SquareSpace. Whether you are blogging as a hobby or potential
business, the platform you choose can affect your blog's functionality,
flexibility, and even limit your ownership rights.
Free eBooks for Writers and Authors
Download free e-books to help you become a better writer, and a
successful freelancer.
Freelance Writing
They say: Freelance Writing is the most comprehensive hub on the web
for both businesses to hire top quality writers, and freelance writers to
find high-paying jobs and make money writing. Since 1997, they have
been providing the resources and services to help thousands of people
make their mark on the freelance writing world.
Grammarcheck.net
This resource shares writing techniques and
grammar lessons through its informative blog and colourful
infographics. The site also comes with a free online editor that is
recommended to writers, teachers, and professionals.
Hand Hobbies: A Resource Guide to Writing Basics
Written by Michele Wheat.
Writing might consist much more of typing than actually writing things
out by hand these days, but it's still an important part of all of our lives
every day. Everyone from executives to students needs to have good
writing skills to be able to effectively communicate their ideas and
complete daily tasks. But writing doesn't have to be merely a practical
skill: Plenty of people write as a hobby as well. No matter why we write,
it's important for everyone to be able to write in a clear and
understandable way, and just about anyone can improve this skill with a
bit of practice.
Hilary Johnson Authors' Advisory Service
This is a "proven reading/criticism service for novelists, writers of short
stories and children's books. also authors of full-length non-fiction.
specialist advice available for science fiction/fantasy, radio/tv/film
scripts and poetry."
How to Build a Website
This is a complete step-by-step guide to
building a website by yourself - no coding needed. Despite not knowing
how to code, Ray Tan has learnt how to put together a website, and
was inspired to put together this detailed guide which you can use to
set up your first website. The best part - it only takes 5 minutes to get
started!
How to Use Wix (2020)
Creating a website using Wix Editor
They say:
"Wix is one of the most popular website building platforms out there,
and there are some very good reasons why that's the case. Chiefly, Wix
is easy to use, powerful, and quite affordable at the same time (plus,
for some purposes, you can use Wix 100% free of charge). In this
guide, we're going to show you how to create a website with Wix from
scratch. We leave no questions left unanswered and no important steps
left behind."
Find out more here:
https://websitesetup.org/how-to-use-wix-editor/
Ideas4Writers.co.uk
- publishing, self-publishing, ideas & inspiration
Great ideas to make you a better writer. Hundreds of ideas to inspire
and improve your writing. 100 new ideas every month, plus what ifs,
anniversaries, writing engines, discussion forums, writers' bookshop,
computer & word processor help and much more.
Infinity Junction
- publish and sell your book, novel, etc. This web site
is...different. From the zany online saga "Nesstown Zoo" to their
eclectic list of published and self-published books. Specialising in
publishing thought-provoking work which may not interest the big guys,
their guiding principle is 'interesting reading'. They also offer a set of
services for POD (Print on Demand) and self publishers.
Inter-Read
- writers, readers, short stories and books world-wide
Inter-Read is described as a not-for-profit writers' showcase. Submit
your short story, poetry or even extracts from your full-length books.
Practically every genre you can think of is represented.
IPR License
- IPR License has launched the first ever digital and global
licensing marketplace to enable authors to register copyright and
license their own book rights worldwide.
The IPR License website (
www.iprlicense.com
) provides a centralised
point for authors to register copyright to ensure secure third-party
records exist in case of any dispute. In addition it enables industry
professionals to quickly and simply trace relevant copyright holders to
negotiate permissions for quotations.
Another unique feature of the website is that registered members,
whether published, unpublished or self-published, can utilise the IPR
License marketplace to help monetise their work via securing a
publishing deal (if not traditionally published already) or through
translations, audio conversions and film rights, amongst others.
Initial membership is £99 (+VAT) which includes the ability to
upload/register up to five full-length manuscripts (novel, non-fiction or
finished collection of poetry/stories).
Jacqui Bennett Writers Bureau
Lots of info on writers' markets, writing competitions. Also provide a
critique and editorial service. They say "become a published writer:
getting published, writing courses, competitions, critique, editorial and
advisory services for writers in all genres."
Literary Consultancy
: scouts for leading literary agents
These folk aim to give "First class, market informed, editorial advice to
writers at any level of English". They will provide "assessment of fiction,
non-fiction, autobiography, scripts and poetry at all stages of
development". Which just about covers it!
London Writers' Cafe
London Writers' Café is a community group for writers for creative
writers to share, read and discuss their writing projects for constructive
feedback. The aim of LWC is to provide regular meetings where writers
can join in and connect with others for support, advice and motivation!
The group began in 2006, by just a few writers who wanted to regularly
get together to share their work for feedback and honest critiques.
Today, LWC is a thriving community of more than 1,300 writers, with
regular group meetings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Londonwriterscafe/
MsLexia
- the magazine for women who write
Now, being a bloke I feel a little out of my depth here, not to say even
slightly intimidated by all the girl power bursting from this site. So best
let them speak for themselves: "Mslexia tells you all you need to know
about exploring your creativity and getting into print.
No other magazine provides Mslexia's unique mix of debate and
analysis, advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews;
competitions, events, courses, grants. All served up with a challenging
selection of new poetry and prose. Mslexia is read by top authors and
absolute beginners. A quarterly masterclass in the business and
psychology of writing, it's the essential magazine for women who
write."
See what I mean, chaps? OK, who's for a pint and a pasty?
National Association of Writers in Education
NAWE is the one organization supporting the development of creative
writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings
throughout the UK. NAWE aims to put creativity at the heart of
education. We believe that everyone should have contact with practising
artists, and especially writers. NAWE's mission is to further knowledge,
understanding and enjoyment of Creative Writing and to support good
practice in its teaching and learning at all levels.
New Generation Publishing
is a UK based market-leading self publishing
company, providing writers with all they need to publish a book. With
the rapid growth of options available to writers looking to get published,
New Generation Publishing provides everything a writer would receive
from self-publishers and traditional publishers, and more. They claim to
be the first self publishing company to offer a bookseller service, the
first to offer the prize of traditional publishing contracts to three authors
a year and the first to provide access to digital and e-lending sales.
NickFletcher.co.uk
All about crime novelist Nick Fletcher, including snippets from his
stories. There's an excellent page on tips for getting published. It's
worth a visit just for those - and who knows, you could have a web site
like his one day!
On Blast Blog
is the ultimate resource for new and advanced bloggers.
Here you'll find in-depth how-to guides, snazzy infographics, epic
listicles (including a list of 150+ blog post ideas), and much more! All of
it is delivered to your computer, phone, or tablet with popping visuals,
awesome design, and just the right amount of humor. So, whether
you're thinking about starting a blog, you already have one, or you just
want to know what this stuff is all about, find out more at
On Blast
Blog
!"
PaperStarter
- Resources for the Essay Writer
They say "From choosing a topic to organizing a paper, writing an essay
can be tricky. In addition, you have to check for spelling errors, make
sure you haven't plagiarized, and cite any sources you may have used.
With all this in mind, it may be time to call in some extra help. While
you should not go as far as hiring someone to write the essay for you, it
is okay to get a little help and the web offers a wealth of resources to
help you write a stellar essay. On the PaperStarter site you will find
resources to help you every step of the way, from choosing a topic to
checking your paper for plagiarism and errors."
(This resource recommended by the students of the Teen Chapter of the
Midwest Writing Club, USA.)
Paragraph Planet
An intriguing little site this which encourages writers to craft stories in
75 words. Can't be done? Don't you believe it - just take a look and be
amazed!
Proofreading - Words Worth Reading Ltd offer a comprehensive
summary report that looks at areas such as the use of language,
diction, characterisation, storyline spelling, punctuation and grammar.
wordsworthreading.co.uk
Short Story Radio
This is a site states "Our aims are to promote the short story genre and
writer, and to offer contemporary and classic short stories to an
international audience, free of charge." You can enter their competition,
you can listen to stories read by professional readers, or read their
online magazine. Take a look.
Short Story, The
website claims to be one of the world's fastest growing
online platforms for the short story. The website is aimed at writers,
readers, and critics; it hosts writing competitions, book reviews, writing
tips, boasts a vast archive of free short stories, dozens of interviews
with published authors, and even a short story quotations page. In the
future, the site will be expanding to include podcasts, videos, and more.
SlushPile Hell
One grumpy literary agent, a sea of query fails, and other publishing
nonsense.
Need cheering up? This site will brighten your day. Full of hilarious
query letter quotes from would be authors who should know better.
Smart Blogger
Smart Blogger offers: 33 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs.
They say "If you’re a freelance writer who wants to earn a full-time or
part-time income doing what you love, this definitive resource will help
you do just that."
StartBloggingOnline.com
is a website dedicated to getting people
blogging. Created by Mike Wallagher, who tells me about "a tutorial I
recently launched called 'How to start a blog.' My main goal was to
make the information free, simple and straightforward." Many writers
have found that a blog is a great way to showcase their work, of
whatever genre, and with Mike's tutorial you can be up and running in
no time. He also offers free advice if you get stuck.
Stephanie J Hale
publishes a free newsletter called 'Rich Writer, Poor
Writer'. She is a writing coach and independent publishers' scout and,
she says, has worked with best-selling authors and leading publishers
for the past 20 years. Check out and sign up at:
richwriterpoorwriter.com/
StoryPlanner.com
is a website dedicated to the planning of writing
projects from novels and short stories to screenplays. It offers plans for
story structure, character outlines, synopsis and more. It offers tried
and tested writing systems like Save the Cat!©, the Snowflake Method,
the Hero's Journey and the site's own 'Novel Launcher' system to
develop a book from idea to plot outline.
Sylvia Kent
- freelance writer and journalist
Here is an excellent example of a writers' blog. My friend Sylvia Kent is
a freelance journalist and has put some of her work onto a blog which
has resulted in some great publicity, good contacts and several
commissions. Take encouragement from this and think seriously about
creating your own blog to showcase your work.
The Writer’s Online Toolkit
They say: Writing is a craft that includes a variety of different individual
parts. There are a number of creative jobs for those who excel in
writing, reading, persuasion, research, and analysis. Today, there are
more than enough resources to develop and refine writing skills in
addition to getting a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Find out more at:
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/the-writers-online-
toolkit/
Troubador
, "the respected self-publishing arm of Troubador" are upping
the ante in the Self-Publishing stakes. Just to show they mean business
Matador have gone out and hired a sales representation company to
sell their books, by self-publishing authors, to the county's bookshops.
At last here is an indication that authors who want to self-publish are
being taken more seriously. And about time too.
troubador.co.uk/
Ultimate Guide to Building a CV
, The. Written by
Richard McMunn
this
online guide is set out in stages guiding you through the process of
creating a telling and effective Curriculum Vitae. Whether you are
contacting a publisher or agen with a view to betting published, or
applying for a job in any part of the publishing industry, or indeed any
industry, this site is an excellent guide to doing a proper job. Each
section has a brief video where Richard explains the major points of
that section.
Veritasse
- Christian artists
If you're a Christian writer, poet, actor, choreographer, artist, musician,
in fact anything to do with the artistic expression of your faith then you
must visit this site.
Website Owners
If you have your own website and want to give it more exposure on the
internet you might like to try
this website
for a list of search engines to
submit your site to. Mostly they offer the service free, but you can
upgrade to a paid version if you wish.
WebsitePlanet
This website offers help and advice when writing for the internet. Poor
grammar and typos don't encourage viewers to click into site, only to
click away from it. See what advice Shira Stieglitz has to offer to
increase the clickthu's on your site.
Whoosh Editing.com
Publishers and editors are always bemoaning the quality of submissions
they receive. Poor grammar, spelling and typing errors - you name it.
Whoosh Editing is one of a number of companies that offer to do all the
editing for you:
"Whether you are a writer sweating over your masterpiece, a business
striving for the perfect copy or a student with a deadline closing in fast,
we're here to help. At Whoosh Editing we specialize in proofreading, to
provide you with accurate, error-free copy, and copyediting, to boost
the quality and impact of your writing."
Writers' HQ
is a procrastination-busting writing organisation for badass
writers with no time or money. Make the most of every writing session
with online courses, one-day writing retreats across the UK, and a
tonne of free resources designed to fit in around life, work, family and
your crippling Netflix addiction. Whether you're dabbling with flash
fiction or working on a novel, just starting out or a wisened wordsmith
looking for some fresh inspiration, WHQ can help you get on track, stay
on track, and kick procrastination in the goolies. Join our supportive
writing community, and start writing.
Write Street Writers' Resources
This site contains what some great writing resources. E-books, software
and an excellent free newsletter. It's updated every single day, so be
sure to visit often!
Your Typo Is Costing You 12% Extra on Your Google Ads Spend
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messages with grammatical and spelling errors, it’s easy to assume that
typos are a part of everyday life and, therefore, should be of no
consequence to website copy. But we were curious: in an industry such
as ours, that relies on compelling content to move visitors through the
sales funnel, do good grammar and spelling matter?
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Professional Writer
s
Since most content starts with
written words, it doesn’t matter
what type of content you produce,
you can benefit from knowing the
secrets of professional writers.
A Freelancer's Guide to
Bookkeeping
by Paul at The
Financial Management Centre.
This handy guide can help
freelancers organise their
bookkeeping duties for maximum
efficiency.
Accounts and Legal
are an
innovative full-service accounting
firm based in London, specialising
in small businesses, including
freelancers, contractors and sole
traders. Creatives of all kinds
appreciate their flexibility and
approachability. They tailor
packages and prices to each
individual client, offering
everything from bookkeeping to
VAT returns and financial
forecasting. An accountant's true
value lies in their advisory
capabilities, and Accounts and
Legal can not only save you time
and money, but help you plan
ahead.
Almond Press
is an independent
publisher of dystopian and
apocalyptic short fiction. We
curate the most comprehensive
and up-to-date online list of
writing competitions, prizes, and
opportunities to get published.
AndreaSemple.com
Andrea has written her first novel
and now has her own web site,
which, she says, "is aimed at
writers (as well as my own
readers) and includes advice on
how to secure a novel deal,
interviews with best selling
authors, a writing tips newsletter,
a tongue-in-cheek guide to
understanding literary agents plus
much more."
A Beginner’s Guide for Aspiring
Writers
Writing has always been a
timeless endeavor. It dates back to
the very first stages of mankind,
although certainly it has come a
long way today compared to how
our ancestors did it.
This website gives many ways on
how to get your creative juices
flowing.
BBC - WritersRoom
Visit The Writers Room at the BBC
website for much useful
information on writing for TV,
Radio and Film. Download Word
templates to help you set out your
scripts correctly. The usual BBC
quality. They say: "BBC
WritersRoom is always on the
lookout for fresh, new, talented
writers for a changing britain .
when we find them, we do
everything we can to get their
voice heard."
BookTrust
They say: "Book Trust provides
books for kids from low-income
families-books that they choose
themselves and that become their
very own. Studies prove that book
choice and ownership inspires a
child's passion for reading and
contributes to developing strong
literacy skills and becoming life-
long learners."
Build a Website in 30 minutes!
Robert Mening asks: "Are you
looking for a quick, dummy-proof
way to make your first website?
Great, you are on the right
direction. Building a website from
scratch can be a hectic challenge.
I've been building websites since
2004 and during that time, I've
learned a TON of different things.
Luckily, if you go through my
guide, your site should be up and
running within less than 30
minutes. And oh, if you get stuck,
use my support page. I answer to
every single email that I receive."
Business Expert - Fake Cheque
Scams
How to Notice, Avoid and Report
Fake Cheque Scams
We may live in a digital world but
old-fashioned paper cheques are
still in use, and, for the scammers,
they present an opportunity to
steal your money.
Of the many scams that are
prevalent in today’s society, fake
cheque scams target consumers of
all ages, and worryingly, they’re
on the rise.
See website for more.
Children's Literature Web Guide
This site describes itself as: 'an
attempt to gather together and
categorize the growing number of
Internet resources related to
books for Children and Young
Adults. Much of the information
that you can find through these
pages is provided by others: fans,
schools, libraries, and commercial
enterprises involved in the book
world'.
Contact an Author
- helps you find
the author you need.
This site helps you find authors
available for talks, workshops,
school visits, interviews, after-
dinner speaking, world book day
events and commissions. you can
search for authors by name or by
your requirements and locate local
authors. database includes fiction
and non-fiction writers, novelists,
children's authors, biographers
and poets.
Corsinet.com
- a Mine of Useless
Information!
Here's a great site for a wealth of
amusing and 'useless' information.
Here's what they say about
themselves: "corsinet.com is an
excellent, intelligent way to waste
time on the internet: discover
unusual facts, learn some new
things, wake up your brain cells
and have some fun. We've been
wasting time on the internet since
before there was an internet!"
Creative Print Publishing
Creative Print Publishing Ltd offer
eBook conversion services and
cover design services. This is what
they say:
"If you wish to expand your sales
market into the ebook arena then
you need a quality conversion
service that replicates your hard
work into an ebook version.
"After many hours spent bringing
together your final manuscript
only to be let down with a plain
flat un-interesting cover, then you
are looking for High quality Book
Cover Design with affordable
prices and quick turn-around
service to meet your deadlines.
"Take a look at our large selection
of stunning original cover
designs."
For their ebook conversion service
follow the link:
creativeprintpublishing.com/
Doxdirect
offers self publishers a
complete desktop-to-door online
printing and binding service, for
hardback and paperback books
with no minimum order quantity.
We produce beautiful, professional
publications for writers of fiction
and non-fiction, as well as for
photographers, graphic novelists,
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Elevator Pitch, The; Riding Your
Way to Success
by Andy Darnley
Most everyone has a dream
employer that they would like to
work for. This employer is one that
would likely offer them an
enjoyable work environment,
excellent pay, and the ability to
perform the job for which they are
trained. Despite knowing who their
dream employer is, people may
not know what to do or say should
they briefly run into them by
chance. When looking for a job,
one should imagine such an
encounter that lasts only a few
minutes and takes place at a
networking event, a party, or even
in an elevator. In imagining this
scenario, a person should ask
themselves what they would say in
such a short period of time.
Everyone Who's Anyone
in adult
trade publishing,
A website listing hundreds of top
literary agents, editors and
publishers in the U.S., Canada and
the U.K. It's an excellent resource,
and best of all, it's free! There's
also a quirky twist to these
listings, take a look and you'll see
what I mean.
Fake Cheque Scams, Dealing With
We may live in a digital world but
old-fashioned paper cheques are
still in use, and, for the scammers,
they present an opportunity to
steal your money. Of the many
scams that are prevalent in
today’s society, fake cheque scams
target consumers of all ages, and
worryingly, they’re on the rise.
With the consequences of falling
victim to fake cheque scams
potentially so damaging, you must
know how to keep yourself safe.
In this guide, we’ll provide you
with the latest information on how
to spot, avoid and report fake
cheque scams to help you get one
up on the scammers.
Fiction Feedback
is an editorial
consultancy established in 2008.
Since then, they have seen many
of their authors get published. All
their editors are, I understand,
experienced and professional,
working within publishing, and a
number are themselves publishers
or literary agents. Regarding
critiques, they offer customers up
to four individual critiques for their
work, on a sliding scale so they
don't, for example, pay twice as
much for two critiques as for one.
Fiction Feedback offer critiques for
short stories as well as novels and
novel extracts, and also for
narrative non-fiction. They provide
structural editing and copy-
editing, to exceptionally high
standards. They also offer advice
to those intent on self-publishing
and will provide contacts,
whenever possible, to those
seeking a traditional contract.
Find The Best Blogging Platform
-
StartABlog123 has put together a
comparison chart to discuss the
pros and cons of specific blogging
platforms, including
WordPress.com, Blogger, Tumblr,
Wix, Weebly, and SquareSpace.
Whether you are blogging as a
hobby or potential business, the
platform you choose can affect
your blog's functionality, flexibility,
and even limit your ownership
rights.
Free eBooks for Writers and
Authors
Download free e-books to help you
become a better writer, and a
successful freelancer.
Freelance Writing
They say: Freelance Writing is the
most comprehensive hub on the
web for both businesses to hire
top quality writers, and freelance
writers to find high-paying jobs
and make money writing. Since
1997, they have been providing
the resources and services to help
thousands of people make their
mark on the freelance writing
world.
Grammarcheck.net
This resource
shares writing techniques and
grammar lessons through its
informative blog and colourful
infographics. The site also comes
with a free online editor that is
recommended to writers,
teachers, and professionals.
Hand Hobbies: A Resource Guide
to Writing Basics
Written by Michele Wheat.
Writing might consist much more
of typing than actually writing
things out by hand these days, but
it's still an important part of all of
our lives every day. Everyone from
executives to students needs to
have good writing skills to be able
to effectively communicate their
ideas and complete daily tasks.
But writing doesn't have to be
merely a practical skill: Plenty of
people write as a hobby as well.
No matter why we write, it's
important for everyone to be able
to write in a clear and
understandable way, and just
about anyone can improve this
skill with a bit of practice.
Hilary Johnson Authors' Advisory
Service
This is a "proven reading/criticism
service for novelists, writers of
short stories and children's books.
also authors of full-length non-
fiction. specialist advice available
for science fiction/fantasy,
radio/tv/film scripts and poetry."
How to Build a Website
This is a
complete step-by-step guide to
building a website by yourself - no
coding needed. Despite not
knowing how to code, Ray Tan has
learnt how to put together a
website, and was inspired to put
together this detailed guide which
you can use to set up your first
website. The best part - it only
takes 5 minutes to get started!
How to Use Wix (2020)
Creating a website using Wix
Editor
They say:
"Wix is one of the most popular
website building platforms out
there, and there are some very
good reasons why that's the case.
Chiefly, Wix is easy to use,
powerful, and quite affordable at
the same time (plus, for some
purposes, you can use Wix 100%
free of charge). In this guide,
we're going to show you how to
create a website with Wix from
scratch. We leave no questions left
unanswered and no important
steps left behind."
Find out more here:
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Ideas4Writers.co.uk
- publishing,
self-publishing, ideas & inspiration
Great ideas to make you a better
writer. Hundreds of ideas to inspire
and improve your writing. 100
new ideas every month, plus what
ifs, anniversaries, writing engines,
discussion forums, writers'
bookshop, computer & word
processor help and much more.
Infinity Junction
- publish and sell
your book, novel, etc. This web
site is...different. From the zany
online saga "Nesstown Zoo" to
their eclectic list of published and
self-published books. Specialising
in publishing thought-provoking
work which may not interest the
big guys, their guiding principle is
'interesting reading'. They also
offer a set of services for POD
(Print on Demand) and self
publishers.
Inter-Read
- writers, readers,
short stories and books world-wide
Inter-Read is described as a not-
for-profit writers' showcase.
Submit your short story, poetry or
even extracts from your full-length
books. Practically every genre you
can think of is represented.
IPR License
- IPR License has
launched the first ever digital and
global licensing marketplace to
enable authors to register
copyright and license their own
book rights worldwide.
The IPR License website
(
www.iprlicense.com
) provides a
centralised point for authors to
register copyright to ensure secure
third-party records exist in case of
any dispute. In addition it enables
industry professionals to quickly
and simply trace relevant
copyright holders to negotiate
permissions for quotations.
Another unique feature of the
website is that registered
members, whether published,
unpublished or self-published, can
utilise the IPR License marketplace
to help monetise their work via
securing a publishing deal (if not
traditionally published already) or
through translations, audio
conversions and film rights,
amongst others.
Initial membership is £99 (+VAT)
which includes the ability to
upload/register up to five full-
length manuscripts (novel, non-
fiction or finished collection of
poetry/stories).
Jacqui Bennett Writers Bureau
Lots of info on writers' markets,
writing competitions. Also provide
a critique and editorial service.
They say "become a published
writer: getting published, writing
courses, competitions, critique,
editorial and advisory services for
writers in all genres."
Literary Consultancy
: scouts for
leading literary agents
These folk aim to give "First class,
market informed, editorial advice
to writers at any level of English".
They will provide "assessment of
fiction, non-fiction, autobiography,
scripts and poetry at all stages of
development". Which just about
covers it!
London Writers' Cafe
London Writers' Café is a
community group for writers for
creative writers to share, read and
discuss their writing projects for
constructive feedback. The aim of
LWC is to provide regular meetings
where writers can join in and
connect with others for support,
advice and motivation!
The group began in 2006, by just
a few writers who wanted to
regularly get together to share
their work for feedback and honest
critiques. Today, LWC is a thriving
community of more than 1,300
writers, with regular group
meetings in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere. Londonwriterscafe/
MsLexia
- the magazine for women
who write
Now, being a bloke I feel a little
out of my depth here, not to say
even slightly intimidated by all the
girl power bursting from this site.
So best let them speak for
themselves: "Mslexia tells you all
you need to know about exploring
your creativity and getting into
print.
No other magazine provides
Mslexia's unique mix of debate
and analysis, advice and
inspiration; news, reviews,
interviews; competitions, events,
courses, grants. All served up with
a challenging selection of new
poetry and prose. Mslexia is read
by top authors and absolute
beginners. A quarterly masterclass
in the business and psychology of
writing, it's the essential magazine
for women who write."
See what I mean, chaps? OK,
who's for a pint and a pasty?
National Association of Writers in
Education
NAWE is the one organization
supporting the development of
creative writing of all genres and
in all educational and community
settings throughout the UK. NAWE
aims to put creativity at the heart
of education. We believe that
everyone should have contact with
practising artists, and especially
writers. NAWE's mission is to
further knowledge, understanding
and enjoyment of Creative Writing
and to support good practice in its
teaching and learning at all levels.
New Generation Publishing
is a UK
based market-leading self
publishing company, providing
writers with all they need to
publish a book. With the rapid
growth of options available to
writers looking to get published,
New Generation Publishing
provides everything a writer would
receive from self-publishers and
traditional publishers, and more.
They claim to be the first self
publishing company to offer a
bookseller service, the first to
offer the prize of traditional
publishing contracts to three
authors a year and the first to
provide access to digital and e-
lending sales.
NickFletcher.co.uk
All about crime novelist Nick
Fletcher, including snippets from
his stories. There's an excellent
page on tips for getting published.
It's worth a visit just for those -
and who knows, you could have a
web site like his one day!
On Blast Blog
is the ultimate
resource for new and advanced
bloggers. Here you'll find in-depth
how-to guides, snazzy
infographics, epic listicles
(including a list of 150+ blog post
ideas), and much more! All of it is
delivered to your computer,
phone, or tablet with popping
visuals, awesome design, and just
the right amount of humor. So,
whether you're thinking about
starting a blog, you already have
one, or you just want to know
what this stuff is all about, find out
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PaperStarter
- Resources for the
Essay Writer
They say "From choosing a topic
to organizing a paper, writing an
essay can be tricky. In addition,
you have to check for spelling
errors, make sure you haven't
plagiarized, and cite any sources
you may have used. With all this
in mind, it may be time to call in
some extra help. While you should
not go as far as hiring someone to
write the essay for you, it is okay
to get a little help and the web
offers a wealth of resources to
help you write a stellar essay. On
the PaperStarter site you will find
resources to help you every step
of the way, from choosing a topic
to checking your paper for
plagiarism and errors."
(This resource recommended by
the students of the Teen Chapter
of the Midwest Writing Club, USA.)
Paragraph Planet
An intriguing little site this which
encourages writers to craft stories
in 75 words. Can't be done? Don't
you believe it - just take a look
and be amazed!
Proofreading - Words Worth
Reading Ltd offer a comprehensive
summary report that looks at
areas such as the use of language,
diction, characterisation, storyline
spelling, punctuation and
grammar.
wordsworthreading.co.uk
Short Story Radio
This is a site states "Our aims are
to promote the short story genre
and writer, and to offer
contemporary and classic short
stories to an international
audience, free of charge." You can
enter their competition, you can
listen to stories read by
professional readers, or read their
online magazine. Take a look.
Short Story, The
website claims to
be one of the world's fastest
growing online platforms for the
short story. The website is aimed
at writers, readers, and critics; it
hosts writing competitions, book
reviews, writing tips, boasts a vast
archive of free short stories,
dozens of interviews with
published authors, and even a
short story quotations page. In the
future, the site will be expanding
to include podcasts, videos, and
more.
SlushPile Hell
One grumpy literary agent, a sea
of query fails, and other publishing
nonsense.
Need cheering up? This site will
brighten your day. Full of hilarious
query letter quotes from would be
authors who should know better.
Smart Blogger
Smart Blogger offers: 33 Ways to
Find Freelance Writing Jobs.
They say "If you’re a freelance
writer who wants to earn a full-
time or part-time income doing
what you love, this definitive
resource will help you do just
that."
StartBloggingOnline.com
is a
website dedicated to getting
people blogging. Created by Mike
Wallagher, who tells me about "a
tutorial I recently launched called
'How to start a blog.' My main goal
was to make the information free,
simple and straightforward." Many
writers have found that a blog is a
great way to showcase their work,
of whatever genre, and with Mike's
tutorial you can be up and running
in no time. He also offers free
advice if you get stuck.
Stephanie J Hale
publishes a free
newsletter called 'Rich Writer, Poor
Writer'. She is a writing coach and
independent publishers' scout and,
she says, has worked with best-
selling authors and leading
publishers for the past 20 years.
Check out and sign up at:
richwriterpoorwriter.com/
StoryPlanner.com
is a website
dedicated to the planning of
writing projects from novels and
short stories to screenplays. It
offers plans for story structure,
character outlines, synopsis and
more. It offers tried and tested
writing systems like Save the
Cat!©, the Snowflake Method, the
Hero's Journey and the site's own
'Novel Launcher' system to
develop a book from idea to plot
outline.
Sylvia Kent
- freelance writer and
journalist
Here is an excellent example of a
writers' blog. My friend Sylvia Kent
is a freelance journalist and has
put some of her work onto a blog
which has resulted in some great
publicity, good contacts and
several commissions. Take
encouragement from this and
think seriously about creating your
own blog to showcase your work.
The Writer’s Online Toolkit
They say: Writing is a craft that
includes a variety of different
individual parts. There are a
number of creative jobs for those
who excel in writing, reading,
persuasion, research, and
analysis. Today, there are more
than enough resources to develop
and refine writing skills in addition
to getting a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English.
Find out more at:
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/t
he-writers-online-toolkit/
Troubador
, "the respected self-
publishing arm of Troubador" are
upping the ante in the Self-
Publishing stakes. Just to show
they mean business Matador have
gone out and hired a sales
representation company to sell
their books, by self-publishing
authors, to the county's
bookshops. At last here is an
indication that authors who want
to self-publish are being taken
more seriously. And about time
too.
troubador.co.uk/
Ultimate Guide to Building a CV
,
The. Written by
Richard McMunn
this online guide is set out in
stages guiding you through the
process of creating a telling and
effective Curriculum Vitae.
Whether you are contacting a
publisher or agen with a view to
betting published, or applying for
a job in any part of the publishing
industry, or indeed any industry,
this site is an excellent guide to
doing a proper job. Each section
has a brief video where Richard
explains the major points of that
section.
Veritasse
- Christian artists
If you're a Christian writer, poet,
actor, choreographer, artist,
musician, in fact anything to do
with the artistic expression of your
faith then you must visit this site.
Website Owners
If you have your own website and
want to give it more exposure on
the internet you might like to try
this website
for a list of search
engines to submit your site to.
Mostly they offer the service free,
but you can upgrade to a paid
version if you wish.
WebsitePlanet
This website offers help and advice
when writing for the internet. Poor
grammar and typos don't
encourage viewers to click into
site, only to click away from it.
See what advice Shira Stieglitz has
to offer to increase the clickthu's
on your site.
Whoosh Editing.com
Publishers and editors are always
bemoaning the quality of
submissions they receive. Poor
grammar, spelling and typing
errors - you name it. Whoosh
Editing is one of a number of
companies that offer to do all the
editing for you:
"Whether you are a writer
sweating over your masterpiece, a
business striving for the perfect
copy or a student with a deadline
closing in fast, we're here to help.
At Whoosh Editing we specialize in
proofreading, to provide you with
accurate, error-free copy, and
copyediting, to boost the quality
and impact of your writing."
Writers' HQ
is a procrastination-
busting writing organisation for
badass writers with no time or
money. Make the most of every
writing session with online
courses, one-day writing retreats
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Whether you're dabbling with flash
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wordsmith looking for some fresh
inspiration, WHQ can help you get
on track, stay on track, and kick
procrastination in the goolies. Join
our supportive writing community,
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Write Street Writers' Resources
This site contains what some great
writing resources. E-books,
software and an excellent free
newsletter. It's updated every
single day, so be sure to visit
often!
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