This little book has been recommended to me by numerous writers and editors since I began writing for publication in 1999. Since it has been around for a long time, there are several editions, my copy being the Third Edition. … Continue reading
Policemen have them. So do quarterbacks, astronauts, and lead actors. OK, so a writer’s need for backup is not as serious as for policemen and astronauts. But, writers do need to protect their life’s work from a computer crash, lightning … Continue reading
I had intended to move on to other topics for this post, but I put a request for information about WordPress on one of my online groups. I got a response that I want to share with you. Although the … Continue reading
Odd title, you say? Well, the book is about writing humor, and it’s by one of the funniest guys I know, James N. (Jim) Watkins, author, conference speaker, editor, humorist, and threat to society (by his own admission). If you … Continue reading
I searched the Web for step-by-step instructions on how to set up a free site with WordPress.com, but I found nothing. I first became aware that this was possible when I ran across Brandy Brow’s site at www.brandybrow.com. Notice the … Continue reading
Writers, especially beginning writers, often don’t have money to spend on software and equipment for their writing projects. Experienced writers may get tired of spending money of software upgrades to keep in step with the publishing industry. Microsoft Word has … Continue reading
Do you subscribe to blogs by e-mail subscription? If you have too much e-mail already, you might prefer to subscribe in a reader using RSS feed. There’s plenty of information about this on my Subscribing by RSS Feed page, but … Continue reading
Freelance writer Dianne E. Butts regularly publishes an e-zine for writers entitled Dianne E. Butts About Writing. She includes a variety of articles on writing, a list of conferences, and some marketing recommendations. It’s free, and you can sign up … Continue reading
When you want to learn how to do something, you want to learn from someone with experience and expertise in the field, right? Well, if you want to know how to get your writing published, I can think of no … Continue reading
Full title is Communicate to Change Lives in Person and in Print by James N. (Jim Watkins). I recommend this book to Christian writers, beginners and published writers alike. It’s like a writer’s workshop and a motivational speech in one … Continue reading