Archive for July, 2007
On Improving Grammar and Punctuation
The web site Dumb Little Man provides the ultimate link list that will help writers improve their grammar and punctuation. Who doesn’t need a little help in this area?
From Blog to Book
Problogger has an article with some tips on ways to take a blog and turn it into a book. the publishing industry is unpredictable and hard to break into. Though this article claims to hold the key to six figures, I think getting published in the first place is enough of a feat.
Chiselville: Picking Out Paint
The paint mixer thunked away while Clint tapped his finger tips on the counter. Don Dunham sauntered out to visit. Boxes of bolts, screws, washers, and bits lined the walls, rattling with Dunham’s heavy foot steps.
Tom lined up a series of color chips at the color center and shuffled them about. He originally planned [...]
Rescued From the Kitchen Sink
I never found profanity tempting until I attempted plumbing. Plumbing is unforgiving, stubborn, and awkward. There is nothing worse than working on something fragile and difficult in close quarters. No wonder plumbers don’t give a second thought to the height of their pants.
Our new home had a nice location, but everything else was either [...]
Blogs on Writing
Writer’s Market has a great collection of blogs, complete with contests, writing prompts, and other tips.
Working to Spread the Word
The New York Times has an article titled “Selling Yourself, in a Good Way,” that is essential for every writer and other freelancer to read. Marci Alboher shares her revelation: “I realized that if I did not convey passion and pride about my ideas, how could anyone else?”
While some may worry about promoting themselves for [...]
