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Archive for March, 2008

Great Yahoo Groups for Writers

26 Mar

It’s tough sometimes to find just the right online group for writing information. I’ve found two. Mike’s Writing Workshop offers up a great network to writers of all experience. It’s almost a guarantee your message post will receive at least one response. The site has been named one of Writer’s Digest’s top sites for writers.

Mike has added a new group, Mike’s Writing Newsletter. Each month, you can download a healthy newsletter with a plethora of information on writing, editing, networking, agents, marketing and more.

The most traffic will be in the Workshop group, but the newsletter will offer up some key information in an easy-to-read format that you can save right on your desktop for future reference.

 
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What’s Great in Sci-Fi?

12 Mar

This blog offers up the author’s take on the top 20 sci-fi novels of all time. Check it out – and also read the comments to see what others think.

Angela Wilson – Wicked Wordsmith

 
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Posted in Reading

 

Tweak that Resume

10 Mar

Resumes are a painful necessity in today’s job market. But what makes a standout resume? How can you tweak what you already have to put your credentials at the top of the job candidate stack? The Rockport Institute offers up some insightful tips on resume writing on its site.

 
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Wicked Wordsmith Question of the Week

07 Mar

How do your characters feel about sex? Write up their relationship history and ask them why they feel the way they do. You might be surprised the direction your character development takes.

Angela Wilson – Wicked Wordsmith

 
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How to Write Good

07 Mar

Check out this humorous, but oh-so-true post about writing improvement. Fans of William Safire’s Rules for Writers will recognize some of the 52 items on the list.

Angela Wilson – Wicked Wordsmith

 
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All Day Free Workshop by Velda Brotherton

04 Mar

Saturday, April 12  9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ozark Folkways, Winslow, AR

Velda
will teach you the process of writing stories and books drawing on your
experiences, ideas and fantasies. From the Ozark tales you love to
stories that reach into other worlds.

Registration is necessary as class is limited to 20. To register call Connie Wright at 479-634-3791 or Velda Brotherton at 479-634-3151 or vebrotherton@gmail.com. Prepayment of $25 for the class is requested.

You will learn the basics of good story telling and creative
writing. This is a hands-on workshop, so come prepared to write a story
or plan and plot a book.

Bring your ideas, photographs to kick
your creative mind into gear, plenty of paper and pens or a laptop and
lunch if you want, or you can plan on eating at Grandma’s Café. We’ll
have coffee and doughnuts, but you’ll have to bring your own soft
drinks.

Ozark Folkways is located 4 miles south of Winslow, AR, or 1 mile north of Mt. Gayler on Scenic Highway 71.

Velda
Brotherton is a published author with many fiction and non fiction
books, short stories and articles to her credit. She has taught
workshops in a three-state area for 15 years. For more information on
her work go to: www.veldabrotherton.com 

 
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Posted in Conferences, Velda Brotherton