Quirky Links is a collection of sometimes educational, sometimes just quirky links that are of interest to writers. Some posts have themes, some are just random collections of links we found interesting and think will interest other writers as well.
A new year, and some new links! * Henry Miller’s Rules for Writing. My one rule is: sit down and write. No excuses. Makes it easy to remember. * Predictions, predictions, predictions. * “Shelf help” (self-help) books. Not sure why they need a new name. * The boy’s club again, in an article with many … [Read more…]
Here’s a few stories that caught my eye in between prepping for the holidays… enjoy! *I’ve had some bad covers in my day, but not this bad (okay. maybe this bad). * Some possible new trends in publishing (?) * This applies to writing, not just screenplays: characterization. * Publishers’ Weekly “Best Books of 2013,” … [Read more…]
Plagarism, banned books, and a self-defense pen. Something for everybody. * If you are curious about the latest plagarism brouhaha, this site has some (long but good) explanations. * Good self-reviews might cost you (in New York, at least). Interesting. * In honor of Banned Book Week. * An interesting take on reviews by a … [Read more…]
I stumbled across an interesting mix of links this month… * Yet more plagarism. Why bother, people? If you can’t write, don’t pretend. * For you Harry Potter fans: what happened in the future world of HP. * New fairy tales discovered! * 10 words being misused (and I’m pretty sure you’re misusing at least … [Read more…]
I think I have cowboys on the brain. I was just at a conference in Colorado and there were cowboys everywhere (so to speak). Anyway, here are the links of June — some interesting picks here, I think. * Yet another self-pubbed author & promotion sock puppetry … or is it? * I like … [Read more…]