Drew’s Script-O-Rama is a Writer’s Digest Favourite.
With all the interest in script writing, I just had to include this great resource. If you need to see samples of successful film scripts for research or to help you write your own, this is it.
I discovered these great resources while doing a search.
Charging for Writing
This is NOT an exact science but beyond research, I highly recommend touching base with other writers from your community. Think about your expenses, rights you will be selling and, what you bring to the table as far as experience and the amount of research you will be doing.
These posts will prove to be useful for those travelling along their freelance writing journey:
Lynn Wasnak also provided this excellent information in a grid. Click HERE!
Angela Hoy’s “Writing For Others - What to Charge?” Click HERE!
Very useful articles, techniques and sources for writing Haiku writing at Aha! Poetry.com. Give it a try!
http://www.ahapoetry.com/haiku.htm
Yuwanda Black is offering a FREE e-book to assist you with marketing your Articles. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it. Click on the link below to access it:
Everything You Wanted To Kinow About Article Marketing by Yuwanda Black
Basic Copyright Concepts For Writers
Claire E. White f offers some handy information on the Writers Write Internet Journal.
Post information about your event or launch at Seawoman’s Caribbean Discussion Board.
I’ve been to many great launches here in Barbados and I’ll never forget my own. Look out for my two cents later! Worthwhile reading below:
How To Make Your Book signing A Sellout
Your Book Promotion Countdown Checklist
*applies to your spoken-word CD
Greeting Cards: Writing that’s Short and Sweet
Marie Cecchinini’s article is a great guide for preparing your foray into the greeting card market.
The first couple chapters of celebrated romance writer and Writer’s Digest Editor, Leigh Michael’s ebook, will get you started. Click on the “Read A Chapter Now” link.
20 Steps to Writing Great Love Scenes
Karen Wiesner’s article is a must read.
Maybe you’ve just started to take your writing more seriously and you ask yourself this question. (Don’t worry; we’ve all been there!) Do you have what it takes? Read on!
This easy-to-read page of FAQs from Jamaican author Geoffrey Philps is a must, especially if your genre is poetry. His blog is bookmark worthy too.
This University of Ottawa site is clear and concise. Find everything from parts of speech to punctuation by clicking on the links in the sidebar on the left.
Valid points by Cathleen Miller you should read if you’re just beginning or to refresh yourself with if you are more established.
Ever thought about writing for a comic strip? See the following for a good start:
Comic Realism by Dave A. Law
How To Format A Comic Script (part 1) by Dave A. Law
How To Format A Comic Script (part 2) by Dave A. Law
If you’ve arrived at this page, you must take your writing seriously.
This part of the writing process is so critical to your crafting, that you should expect periodic updates to this post.
NB. Self-editing your work is necessary. However, before your work has been accepted by a publisher (and definitely if you are self-publishing), work with a professional editor.
Don’t be in a hurry to publish!! Remember, once it’s out in the public domain, it’s too late to check over. Your typos, errors, omisions etc. will be there for you/the world to see/critique/shred to bits.
Click on the titles to get to the sites:
Very good guide. Be sure to read Barbara Trapido’s article.
The University of Toronto hosts this simple but superb site, giving you everything you need to make sure that thesis, essay or term paper. in particular, gets the A it deserves! Includes grammar checking and more.
Editing and Proofreading Checklist
A good start for any writer or student.
Breaks it down for you in an easy to read format.
A simple rule of thumb article for keeping your sources organized (as you prepare your piece) by the Committee of Concerned Journalists.
Frequently Asked Questions About Children’s Writing
Good basics for approaching children’s markets from these FAQs can be found at this article at Write4Kids.com.
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards
Great for self-publishers of children’s books.
Writing For Children’s Magazines
Eugie Foster’s article is useful.
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