Just the Write Sites... (a few good online writing resources. If I'd had these when I began, I'd have been over the moon.) Enjoy, and keep writing. Kathleen Gibson Hi, fellow writer! I enjoy nothing more than encouraging serious newer writers over the first few humps in the writing road, and regularly do so. However, I'm unable to accomodate all requests for help. The resources on this page will go far in answering the questions of beginners, as well as encouraging and developing writers at all levels. Please utilize these BEFORE you contact me for private coaching (See page bottom). Also...grab a cuppa and peruse the writing quote pages I've compiled. They offer the humor and insight of seasoned writers regarding their chosen profession. You'll learn more than you imagine from these short comments. Especially for Beginning Writers: http://www.writersguild.ab.ca/resources/beginners http://www.barbarabrabec.com/writing_publishing/tips_for_beginning_writers.htm http://www.wildwritingwomen.com/zine/tips/writingtips/miller_woolf.html General writing sites for all writers: http://www.writersdigest.com/101sites/categorysearch.asp?year_101=2004 Long list of writing websites, rated and compiled by the wonderful folks at Writer's Digest: check here first, you're sure to find a website specific to your needs. http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWClinks.html Extensive list of links of interest to Canadian writers. http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Organizations/Canada/ Comprehensive open directory of numerous Canadian writer's organizations, regional and provincial, and genre. www.inscribe.org Helpful support and info for Canadian Christian writers. Yearly conferences and contests. http://www.inscribe.org/09-StayMotivated.htm Excellent resource link from above site. www.thewordguild.com Another Canadian organization for the purpose of connecting and supporting writers who are Christian. Also organizes yearly conferences and contests. http://www.coffeehouseforwriters.com/ Courses, critiquing, articles, etc. www.momwriters.com Provides support, encouragement and tips on writing. Especially for writers with children underfoot. rejectioncollection.com I go here when rejection strings (that's usually!) http://www.writing-world.com A really comprensive sight for all writers from beginners to advanced. http://www.handsforhope.com E. Dian Moore includes plenty of writerly help. www.mridukhullar.com the new site of the former writerscrossing.com. Aids to riting gooder: (If you don't have a problem with that heading, you really need the first site below) http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/faculty_and_staff/carsten_schmidtke/educatio.htm a fabulous list of links, including plenty of grammar sites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page A helpful online searchable encyclopedia Self Publishing? DO check out this link first: Self Publishing, Writing and Marketing Your Own Books and Booklets It's always best to get advice from others who've 'been there, done that' and Cathy and Tom Pedigo have lots to share. Get this book! Other Writing links within this site: My take On Writing for Reader's Digest Just the Write Quotes p.1. Just the Write Quotes p.2 My Interview with Mridu Khullar, editor of former writerscrossing.com I offer the following services to other writers:: Coaching : I work online with a limited number of eligible writers, one-on-one. You'll have to work hard, but your writing and marketability will improve rapidly. Contact me for arrangements. Critiquing and article editing: Arrangments determined on an individual ms. basis. Contact me. Need a workshop leader or speaker at your next writer's gathering? Contact me for references, topics, and available dates. Also contact me if you'd lIke to suggest a link or notify me of a dead one. last updated July.17-07 HOME |