Best Writing Tips From Around The Blogosphere, June
This is the first in what I’m planning to be a regular series of “best writing tips” posts. I see so much good writing advice as I cruise through cyberspace, and I try to share it via Twitter, Facebook and Stumbleupon (which is about as much social media as I can manage).
Now I’ve decided to save the links as I go along and do a monthly round-up post for readers who miss my social media shout-outs. Some of the best writing tips I’ve found (and tried to implement) this month:
(Note: These are posts I’ve found this month. Many of them are new this month. Some aren’t. If I find a long-forgotten gem buried in the archives while browsing a site, I’ll be sharing that too.)
How to Finish What You Start: A Five Step Plan For Writers, a guest post by Ali Luke at Write To Done.
Great tips for those of us overwhelmed with trying to juggle several unfinished writing projects.
Connecting With Editors on Social Media, from The Renegade Writer.
Everything you need to know about the social etiquette of connecting with editors and publishers via social media, including the opinions of some editors who connect with writers on social media.
How Freelance Writers Can Earn More With a Red Velvet Rope, from Make a Living Writing.
How to move on from low paying jobs that sap your energy, burn you out and leave you little time to find better paying assignments.
How To Write for Major Magazines by guest columnist Melissa Walker for About.com.
A natural supplement to the above post, this one offers specific advice on breaking into those high paying glossy magazine markets.
Are You Sure Your Query Is Ready? by Gary McLaren at Worldwide Freelance.
Another natural progression from the above articles. If you’ve decided to go for the majors, got your pitch right and written a query, here are some good tips for checking that query letter is really ready to land on the editor’s desk (and land you the assignment).
5 Things More Important Than Talent By Jane Friedman at Writer Unboxed.
Talent is important but talent alone won’t get you to where you need to be. Find out five of the qualities that will supplement your talent and boost your writing career.
I’m already trawling the web for next month’s great writing tips. And later this week I’ll be talking about rejection and how to deal with it (as a writer). If you want stay in touch, please subscribe to the newsletter or to RSS/email updates.
I like this article it helps me a lot and gave me some ideas. I’d like to read more tips.