LINKS FOR WRITERS
Here are some useful links and articles for writers and aspiring writers:
2 Must-Do's To Make Your Book Marketing Infinitely Easier
How to Write a One-Page Synopsis
Formatting for eBook AND Print
Writing Basics (Links to multiple sites on research, vocabulary, spelling, grammar & proofreading--big thanks to Ava Barnes for finding this!)
GW University Links to PR-Related Writing (Links to multiple pages on George Washington University's website for writing PR and research papers, building vocabulary, spelling, editing, proofreading & more--my thanks to Linda & Samantha Williams for passing this on to me!)
Creative Writing Resources for Beginners Links to .pdf resources dealing with creative fiction, nonfiction and writing tips. Thanks so much to Libby and Lucy Maynard for this info!
Elevator Pitches Links to resources on how to create your own elevator pitch and use it effectively--my thanks to Robin Sharkey and Kira for this tip!
Writing for Theater & Film Excellent resources on writing plays and screenplays (check out the links below the article). Thanks to Julie Sanders and Megan for suggesting it!
Syd Field Writers' Tool Kit Syd Field was a legendary screenwriting teacher. He taught generations of screenwriters their craft. Here are two of Syd's most important writer's tools--the screenwriter's paradigm diagram and a list of points to check for your first ten script pages. I use his paradigm in EVERY story I write; check it out!
Best Blogging Sites for Writers Terrific article on how to set up a writer's blog and what factors to think about in choosing your own platform. My thanks to Nick Schaferhoff for recommending this to my readers!
https://www.zenbusiness.com/info/writing-careers/ -- This is a great page on unusual careers you can have as a writer. My thanks to David and Lucy, and Louanne and Anna, for bringing this to my attention. Enjoy!!
https://makeawebsitehub.com/ -- A great site with good tips for creating your own web page quickly and inexpensively, from someone who's made his living creating websites! Thanks to Mitchell Cruickshank for sending it along!
https://octaneseating.com/blog/guide-to-finding-and-reading-scripts-online/ -- A beginning screenwriter's guide to formatting and craft, along with links to free online scripts for study. My thanks to Sara Cody for recommending this!