Writers' Resources has been developed to help
writers improve their work and to help them find a route to publication.
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We have enlisted the help of a number of distinguished writers and
publishing figures to develop our
Writers' Resources. This is building into a massive resource base for
writers. |
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A 19-part series written by Chris Holifield gives you the
inside picture on publishing - Essential reading for all authors who
want to understand what's really going on in publishing.
The Writer/Publisher
Financial Relationship
Creative Commons
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A former publisher, novelist and author of 12 books on writing,
Michael Legat has produced a series of specially commissioned
information-packed Factsheets for WritersServices, which cover the
essentials for writers. |
You can check out these invaluable listings on our site. You can also
find the information
about agents' associations on one of our links pages.
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Book Reviews
Our choice of the best books on writing, with enough detail to
help you decide whether they'd be useful for you.
The Handbook of
Creative Writing edited by Steven Earnshaw
Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook
updated for 2008
101 Ways to Make Poems Sell by
Christopher Hamilton-Emery is the latest review.
See also Writing
fantasy and science fiction by Lisa Tuttle
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Round-up of software
which is useful for writers, including software which helps with the
plotting, specialist tools, business and freebies.
How picture libraries work and a list of some of the best ones, with
notes on their special areas. Writers' Magazine
adds writers' resources each month
Bob Ritchie files his witty report on the diverse routes he is
following towards publication.
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These web links have been checked by our staff or reported by
you. We have added a brief review to help you find
the best sites. We have once again overhauled and added to our Links pages
as of May 2007.
Please send your suggestions.
Our specially-commissioned look at writers' magazines, to help you find
the right one for you. |
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Writer's cramp and eye problems plagued writers of previous
generations.
As writers spend a lot of time at their computer there
are new risks, including RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. These seven articles are designed to advise and help.
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Visit our WritersBookstall with over 200 books specifically for writers.
For writers wanting to improve their work, the books are indexed, making
it easy to find what you're looking for.
We have
commissioned a number of reviews. They can all be ordered
through Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com. |
Our special online bookstall for the writers who have published their
books through our self-publishing service, WritersPrintShop.
Order these books online. |
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This gives you access to many pages of help on getting published. Our
latest new pages are
Writing for the web and
Entering competitions.
Contains our WritersShowcase,
where you can post your work.
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This provides a guide to recording your work ready for podcasting. We plan to have a site
ready for you to upload and allow others to download your work shortly.
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If you provide or participate in writers' courses,
WritersServices' Education Resource Centre has nearly 80 articles
formatted to be used as handouts to give to your classes or for course
material. Please help yourself! |
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