The Scriptorium Webzine for Writers -- February 2010
Sherry D. Ramsey
The Scriptorium Webzine for Writers Newsletter--February 2010
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THE SCRIPTORIUM NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2010
>> EDITORIAL
The Year Ahead...
http://www.thescriptorium.net/editorial.html
One simple way to be more productive this year...
>> ON WRITING
Zero to One Column: 13 Writing Habits
by Chuck Heintzelman
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/zerotoone.html
Chuck and Benjamin Franklin give you thirteen tips...
Are You Sure Your Query is Ready?
article by Gary McLaren
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/on_writing.html
Plotting
article by Jeff Heisler
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/on_writing2.html
How I Revised My Author Platform
article by Harriet Hodgson
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/on_writing3.html
4 Steps To Finding Your Novel's Market
article by Holly Lisle
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/on_writing4.html
>> ARTICLES
Links to articles on inner critics, omniscient viewpoint, defining
the short story, and bringing horror to the ordinary.
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/articles.html
>> READING
A really useful planner, made especially for writers...
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/reading.html
>> WRITERS SHOPS
Two new books in the HollyShop department! The
"33 Mistakes" series helps writers through some of the
trickier aspects of writing on particular subjects, and
we'll be building up our inventory of this extremely helpful
series. This month we introduce the first two titles!
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/shops.html
>> CREATIVITY
Fire up your brain with exercises on events in a moving vehicle,
something in the snow, and another photo prompt.
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/creativity.html
>> LINKS
Four new links in general writing resources and creativity.
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/links.html
>> YOUNG WRITERS
New resources, creative writing exercises, and inspiration for our
younger readers!
http://www.thescriptorium.net/scriptorium/youth.html
>> MERCHANDISE
Looking for inspiration? Check out new designs at The
Scriptorium Shop, http://www.cafepress.com/thescriptorium
>> PLUS gift ideas for writers, and be sure to take this month's poll...
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The Scriptorium Webzine for Writers
ISSN 1492-949X
http://www.thescriptorium.net
Sherry D. Ramsey, Editor & Publisher
Julie A. Serroul, Associate Editor
Chuck Heintzelman, Columnist