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| LINKS TO USEFUL WRITING GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNET SITES |
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WRITING GUILD:
The IWWG, founded in 1976, is a network for the personal and professional empowerment o women through writing
and open to all regardless of portfolio. As such, it has established a remarkable record of achievement in the
publishing world, as well as in circles where lifelong learning and personal transformation are valued for their own
sake. The Guild nurtures and supports holistic thinking by recognizing the logic of the heart -- the ability to perceived
the subtle interconnections between people, events and emotions- alongside conventional logic.
WRITER'S RETREAT WORKSHOP:
A premiere annual 10-day workshop and retreat featuring the fabulous WRW Core staff, visiting authors, agents, and
industry professionals. An intense week of story structure workshops, 1-1 meetings, lectures, writing exercises, and
lifelong memories... all revolving around you, your novel, and your writing life.
PREDITORS AND EDITORS:
Publishing is a business, and like any business, it can be infiltrated by frauds. Before you sign with anyone, check
them out. This website is a guide to publishers and writing services for serious writers. Some subjects include Agents
& Attorneys, Book Publishers, Definitions, Editing & Software, Email, Promotional, Rating Criteria, Related Sites,
Resources for Screenwriters, Signings, Submissions, Warnings, Workshops.
EDITOR-ON-TAP:
learned, gone are the days when a rough manuscript makes it to a publishing editor. Editor on Tap Lois Winsen will
To attract a literary agent or publisher, a manuscript must shine and show the author's best work. From what I've
make your work shine when you need editing. She also offers plot, character and structure critique, line edit, and
polishing services on a freelance, project basis. I found her easy to work with and her suggestions and editing most
valuable.
HOW TO FIND AN AGENT
This will take you to a good article on how to find an agent in the United States or the United Kingdom.
NONFICTION BOOK PROPOSALS ANYBODY CAN WRITE: How to Get a Contract and Advance Before Writing
Your Book:
I religiously used this book by Elizabeth Lyon -- an eye opener as to what an author must know in order to
successfully pitch her book. This link goes to the Books page on her web page. Check out the other pages where you
will find lots of helpful information.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BOOK MARKETING:
David Cole was a speaker at one of my California Writers Club meeting and his book is full of concise, practical
information. I set about creating my own press release, a tip sheet, a back grounder, a cover letter, a biographical
sheet, media questions, and more. Later, when my publisher requested some of the same information, I was ready.
The IWWG, founded in 1976, is a network for the personal and professional empowerment o women through writing
and open to all regardless of portfolio. As such, it has established a remarkable record of achievement in the
publishing world, as well as in circles where lifelong learning and personal transformation are valued for their own
sake. The Guild nurtures and supports holistic thinking by recognizing the logic of the heart -- the ability to perceived
the subtle interconnections between people, events and emotions- alongside conventional logic.
WRITER'S RETREAT WORKSHOP:
A premiere annual 10-day workshop and retreat featuring the fabulous WRW Core staff, visiting authors, agents, and
industry professionals. An intense week of story structure workshops, 1-1 meetings, lectures, writing exercises, and
lifelong memories... all revolving around you, your novel, and your writing life.
PREDITORS AND EDITORS:
Publishing is a business, and like any business, it can be infiltrated by frauds. Before you sign with anyone, check
them out. This website is a guide to publishers and writing services for serious writers. Some subjects include Agents
& Attorneys, Book Publishers, Definitions, Editing & Software, Email, Promotional, Rating Criteria, Related Sites,
Resources for Screenwriters, Signings, Submissions, Warnings, Workshops.
EDITOR-ON-TAP:
learned, gone are the days when a rough manuscript makes it to a publishing editor. Editor on Tap Lois Winsen will
To attract a literary agent or publisher, a manuscript must shine and show the author's best work. From what I've
make your work shine when you need editing. She also offers plot, character and structure critique, line edit, and
polishing services on a freelance, project basis. I found her easy to work with and her suggestions and editing most
valuable.
HOW TO FIND AN AGENT
This will take you to a good article on how to find an agent in the United States or the United Kingdom.
NONFICTION BOOK PROPOSALS ANYBODY CAN WRITE: How to Get a Contract and Advance Before Writing
Your Book:
I religiously used this book by Elizabeth Lyon -- an eye opener as to what an author must know in order to
successfully pitch her book. This link goes to the Books page on her web page. Check out the other pages where you
will find lots of helpful information.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BOOK MARKETING:
David Cole was a speaker at one of my California Writers Club meeting and his book is full of concise, practical
information. I set about creating my own press release, a tip sheet, a back grounder, a cover letter, a biographical
sheet, media questions, and more. Later, when my publisher requested some of the same information, I was ready.
| My journey to becoming a published author involved learning about the craft and the industry. The following sources helped me chart my way. |
| Copyright 2010, Barbara Bentley. All rights reserved. No contents can be used without permission from the author. |
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