Random Story Generator
This thing is so fun. Prepare yourself! The idea I had was to create a sentence that sounded like a brief plot outline or even a TV Guide blurb for a Christian speculative novel.
The Publication Coach » Beating writer's block, writing faster, writing tips, copywriters, communicators
Reading time: Less than 1 minute Is it worth hiring a professional proofreader? Here's my view, if your publication is going to be printed... I'm a big believer in the value of professional proofreaders.
thestoryshop
Writing a kick-ass story that engages readers and keeps them hooked from page one requires a mastery of craft and making a commitment to be a lifelong student of story (always practicing, learning and improving). And the most important element you need to master is story structure. Without structure, your story won't work.
30+ Tools For The Amateur Writer
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is almost upon us. On November 1st, brave souls everywhere will embark on a month long endeavor to write a story of at least 50,000 words. We've gathered 30+ tools to help those folks who want to try their hand at it. Collaborative Writing Coventi.com - A site offering several different packages, with the cheapest being free for the personal user.
Get Me Writing » 5 Fool-Proof Ways to Put your Muse to Work
EmailEmail Are you at the mercy of your Muse? Do you wake at night drenched in sweat, the icy fingers of a nightmare still clinging to your heart? A nightmare where you’re alone in a cold desert, digging in the dirt for just one idea (and you have no pants on)? Fear not, the Muse can be tamed! This is your oasis!
Be an iPad Superstar: 8 Collections of iOS 5 Tips
Just when I think I know a lot of about Apple's iOS, someone shows me a clever feature, setting, or shortcut I've never seen before. Since Apple doesn't include a printed manual, it's up to us as iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users to find our own ways of learning these tips. I'd like to share eight links with tips to help us get the most of our iOS devices. The Always Current iOS 5 Tips and Tricks Guide from Mac|Life 50 Really Useful iPad Tips and Tricks from TechRadar 40+ Super Secret iPad Features and Shortcuts from AppStorm
Blots & Plots:The Ultimate Self-Publishing Resource Guide - Blots & Plots
Looking to self-publish your novel? Make your life easy with this comprehensive self-publishing resource guide! photo by Unsplash Let’s talk about self-publishing, shall we?
5½ Timeless Commencement Speeches to Teach You to Define Your Own Success
by Maria Popova The great and terrible truth of clichés, why success is a dangerous bedfellow, and how disappointment paves the way for originality. It’s that time of year again, the time when cultural icons and luminaries of various stripes flock to podiums around the world to impart their wisdom on a fresh crop of graduating seniors hungry to take on the world.
Episode 57: Free Plot Ideas to Run With « More Novel by the Week
In a previous post, I pointed to ways that writers could generate plot ideas. Well, let’s go to the next step. Below you’ll find a quick synopsis of several plot ideas that I’ve tossed around over the years. Most of these are basic, but my hope is that they generate new writing projects for you. And, if all else fails, you could simply throw in some zombies.
