Writer Wednesday: Simon Haynes

I’ve mentioned Simon Haynes web site before, but for his very handy (and free) programs he shares on the site. He’s also an author of the Spacejock series. Blending sci-fi with humor, the stories follow Hal Spacejock and his adventures.

The first book is free. The remaining books are affordable and continue with the character’s adventures.

Some programs I’ve used include yWriter (free novel writing software), and yLaunch (a small program that lets you click one button to start a number of programs). They work exactly as described and his other programs offer the same usefulness.

Check him out.

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Writer Wednesday: Becomingawriterblog.com

I found this site the other day, and felt its streamlined, straight-forward style refreshing.  The author, Angela Greenfield, offers posts on so many writing topics, including prompts.

She covers such topics for fiction writing as character development, inspiration, and dialogue, but also includes a category for non-fiction as well.

I think she needs to add more in the way of posts, of course, but the site is easy to navigate and get where you want to go.

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Writer Wednesday: The Write Turn

I have enough trouble figuring out left from right, east to west, but The Write Turn certainly provides helpful information in which direction to go as a writer of short story fiction.

You see what I did there? Using a play on words…yeah, whatever…

It’s a streamlined site, easy to navigate, and includes pages on ‘how to’, story idea, writing exercises, publishing, the writing life, and competitions. The Write Turn offers tons of basic information on writing, offering plenty of reading material as well as exercises and food for thought.

Planning a short story

5 Basic Ways to Self-publish a Book

How to Write Using Writing Rituals (I needed this one)

That’s just a few of the posts you can find there. The author also offers a free book of writing prompts if you sign up for updates.

If you know of any bloggers, vloggers, authors, or other writers, post in comments or email so I can share on my Wednesday posts.

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Writer Wednesday: Taylor Mali

Today I want to share a poet I enjoy named Taylor Mali. Profound and eloquent, his words mix with a cadence and rhythm while splicing emotion with his words alone.

I love the idea that he’s also a teacher, and perhaps somehow his brilliance will pass onto his students. Check out some of his stuff.

 

And I’ve shared before but its well worth sharing again:

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Wednesday Writer: Christina Nelson

Two of the things I look for in sites I share for Wednesday Writer is;

1) They have to do with writing in some sort of fashion. This could be either their personal experiences as an author, or sharing about the writing process.

And 2) have some sort of element of entertainment. This site has a bit of both.

Christina Nelson’s site includes a number of blog posts where she shares about her personal experience as a writer on the road to publication, with some amusing videos on the day to day stuff, too.

She includes videos from her YouTube channel.  There’s something very helpful in listening to the personal experiences she shares on her process, with the off-topic videos she shares to lighten things up.  I enjoyed her Hiding video, where she admitted to hiding from her novel, as well as The Novelist Rises to Defeat NaNoWriMo.

Leave her some nice comments and encourage her to write!

Do you have web sites or authors you’d like to see as the Wednesday writer? Post in comments.

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Writer Wednesday: Procrastinating Writers

I can’t say I’m a procrastinating writer as much as I’m a procrastinator. Its nice to know there are blogs out there dedicated to helping those with this affliction.

Procrastinating Writers site offers tons of posts on advice and resources for writers. Topics cover motivation, creativity, and inspiration; all vital elements for the would-be author.

Here are some posts I enjoyed;

Break your writing into manageable pieces.

A simple tool every writer needs to know about.

Setting a writing appointment is an effective way to get writing done.

Add your comments, ideas, or links you feel are worthy to share to other writers.

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