Writers' Treasure: The Definitive Guide to Creative Writing Success
As the intro to this blog declares, "If you are looking for information on creative writing tips, search no more, for this blog gives plenty of tips and tricks away about fiction writing, poetry writing, creative nonfiction writing, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Check out our beginners’ guide to creative writing, Creative Writing 101, to learn more." So what makes it awesome? Well, it really is a treasure trove of information... and its host, Idrees Patel, is a truly awesome blogger -- he has just turned 14!
What makes an "Awesome Blog"? From our perspective, it's one that offers loads of useful information for writers. If you think you have an awesome blog, or you know of one that we should consider, please let me know: send an e-mail to
Moira Allen, Editor with "Awesome Blog" in the subject line. Keep in mind that we are going to be incredibly picky here! See older entries in our Awesome Blogs List.
Updated for 2010: Writing to Win - The Colossal Guide to Writing Contests
Writing to Win: The Colossal Guide to Writing Contests
by Moira Allen
Want to get published? Want to win cash prizes? You'll find hundreds of opportunities to do both in Writing to Win, the largest and most up-to-date guide to writing contests available anywhere. This book will guide you to the hundreds of writing competitions offered in the US, UK and Canada throughout the year, including the most prestigious literary contests. It makes it easy to locate competitions in your specialty: Poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, journalism, creative nonfiction, books, scripts, screenplays and more. Don't rely on outdated information; there have been many changes in 2010, and our newly updated guide will give you the latest on entry fees, prizes, contact information and deadlines. The 2010 edition also includes over 200 new listings. So go forth and WIN!
Do you host a writing newsletter or blog? Want a free electronic review copy of Writing to Win? Contact
Moira Allen, Editor with the link to your newsletter or blog and I'll be happy to send you a copy.
Writing to Win is available from Amazon.com's CreateSpace site and directly from Amazon.com.
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A New Website for Historical Researchers...
The editor of Writing-World.com is pleased to announce a new website for anyone conducting historical research on the Victorian and Edwardian periods: Mostly-Victorian.com!
Mostly-Victorian.com is a growing archive of articles from Victorian and Edwardian articles. At present we're focusing on archiving the complete Victorian period of the women's lifestyle magazine Girl's Own Paper (1880-1901) and the early issues of The Strand (which launched in 1881). Articles cover such topics as fashion, history, royalty, home decor, cooking, household tips, dealing with services, etiquette, social issues, Victorian London, the countryside, nature, gardening, world travel and cultures, women's issues and more. As of March 2010 the site offers more than 700 Victorian articles and classic short stories. It's not just research; it's fun!
And just for writers, here's a look at the advice the wife of a Victorian editor gave would-be (female) writers of 1881... pretty much the same advice we're offering now!