Miscellaneous Monday

How's your summer going so far? Getting much writing done? It's been a while since I shared a few links, so thought the beginning of summer was a good excuse. :) Hoping you'll find one or two that you like.

The Insecure Writer's Support Group site offers great info, blog posts, books, contests, marketing tips, and more. IWSG is all about supporting writers of every level and genre. One recent blog entry is Lynda Young's thoughts on 10 Ways to Maintain Writing Momentum. Good stuff.

The Coffeehouse for Writers offers year round opportunities to stretch writing skills. From fiction and blogging to editing and ebooks, they have an assortment that appeals to writers at most any level. Check out their offerings here.

Though aimed at fiction writers, K.M. Weiland's post, Learn How to Make the Most Out of the 5 Stages of the Writing Process shares valuable insight and tips for other dedicated scribes, too.

Ever wonder how the ISBN factors into publishing?  L. Diane Wolfe, owner of Dancing Lemur Press, provides an overview in Why ISBN Ownership Matters.

How much do you know about authors and literature? Literature Trivia and Quizzes will test your expertise on famous writers, fiction, poetry, and books.

What are you writing this week? Do you have any special summer plans?

Happy writing,

Karen

Miscellaneous Monday

It's the end of November, so it must be time to share some great links. Okay, so there's no official rule that says this, but I found a few and thought you might be interested. :) Hope you find something useful!

Want to get an editor's attention? Check out these wise words from Ava Jarvis in Great Writing Gets the Gig - 4 Tips for Crafting Killer Sentences.

Can the words morals and ethics be used interchangeably? K.M. Weiland's recent post, Moral and Ethical Ethics explains and keeps us in line.

Although meant for parents, Grammarly's 10 Tricks to Help Your Child Remember Tricky Spelling Words shares tips that could help even the most accomplished adult speller.

What's your social media I.Q.? Jennifer Brown Banks offers insight that helps match your writing and marketing with the right platform in How to Align the Right Forum to Your Creative Goals.

Congrats to Maria Morgan! Her second children's book, Louie and the Leaf Pile is out. Also, check out the rest of her books here. 

Authors Publish Magazine is an online resource that offers free ebooks, lists markets, and shares insight and tips for writers. Sign up for free here.

What are you working on this week? Found any good links lately?

Happy writing,

Karen 


 Photo credit: Karen Lange, Colonial Williamsburg, VA, The Capitol

Wise Words

 

 

 

"Inspiration is a gift, 

and like all gifts it must be treated 

with gratitude and responsibility."

K.M. Weiland

Do you agree with Ms. Weiland? 

What inspires you? 

Happy writing,

 

Karen  :)

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