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Always carry an idea book with you wherever you go. Cut out clippings from articles and magazines that you enjoy, or have words that you don't know. Use it to create lists, or even write down snipets of conversations you over hear and then turn that into a story later on.
Be sure to include images and anything that inspires you within the idea book.
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Kenneth Mark | On Staff Author
Each month, our on staff author combs through countless books that he feels are the best sources for helping you to write better. He also researches different websites online to find the most helpful 24 hour accessable resources. Here are this month's top 5 websites and published books.
Top 5 Books
Before you can land a book deal—before you can even attract the interest of agents and editors—you need to be visible. How do you become visible? You develop a platform, or a way of reaching your readers. Everybody can develop a platform, and this book shows you how to do it while you're still writing.
This updated, revised edition provides up-to-date instruction from one of the most respected names in writing education. It contains the key elements found in a classroom or workshop atmosphere including: Clear instruction illustrated by examples from contemporary and classic works; innovative exercises and methods progress.
Whether you write fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry, your skills will benefit from the instruction and inspiration that comes from the top-notch writers and instructors of the Vermont College MFA Program. Essays from the pens of Bret Lott, Ellen Lesser, David Jauss, Diane Lefer, Douglas Glover, Philip Graham, Christopher Noël, Victoria Redel, Xu Xi, and many others, will help you advance your career by reading this most excellent book on the craft of writing.
This 10th anniversary edition of the popular classic offers friendly instruction and stimulating exercises with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, Internet research, and marketing ideas. Learn techniques for recalling memories, access emotions, shape scenes from experience, develop characters, and more. This is your time to turn untold life stories into personal essays or even a published book.
The Daily Writer by Fred White
This devotional for writers emphasizes the importance of deep thinking in the context of writing and cultivating a meaningful writing life.
Top 5 Websites
Absolute Write | absolutewrite.com
No matter which branch of writing interests you, you’ll be able to find helpful tips at Absolute Write. Just signing up for its e-newsletter will net you a free list of agents.
Agent Query | agentquery.com
Agent Query is a free, searchable database of agents. With just a few clicks you’ll be able to find one who represents your genre.
Book in a Week | book-in-a-week.com
This site’s motto is “butt in chair, hands on keyboard, typing away madly”—and you’ll need to adhere to it if you want to live up to the challenge. You have one week to put all excuses in your sock drawer and write as much as you possibly can. It’s definitely fun—and rewarding.
Coffee Time Romance & More | coffeetimeromance.com
Love is in the air—for romance writing. Share your thoughts, book blurbs and more on this forum. Also, get your book reviewed and read interviews with a number of romance authors.
Freelance Writing Jobs | freelancewritinggigs.com
Deborah Ng’s Freelance Writing Jobs is filled with available freelance gigs. There’s also a special section dedicated to blogging jobs.