by Patricia G.
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May 3, 2008

Writer's Reference Directory--Updated Version

January 11, 2009 04:04 PM EST (Updated: January 11, 2009 08:10 PM EST)
views: 309 | comments: 26

(Some people have the older version of this bookmarked, so I won't delete it off the site--this version has a few things that are different however.)  I'll be linking my newer writing articles to this in the future, and it's a lot easier dealing with one web address instead of several.

These will most likely take you awhile to get through, just knowing how long it took to write them.  I hope you find everything helpful.  Have a great day!

Articles

  1. How to Start a Web-Based Freelance Writing Business
  2. How to Write a Popular 'How-to' Article
  3. How to Do Research When Writing a Novel
  4. How to Create a Believable Fictional Character
  5. How to Write Natural Dialogue for Fiction Stories
  6. How to Write and Self-Publish a Cookbook
  7. How to Write and Sell an Ebook
  8. How to Prepare to Write a Short Story
  9. How to Find Free Editing Help for Fiction Stories
  10. How to Find Free Writing Prompts
  11. How to Get Writing Ideas
  12. How to Start a Personal Journal
  13. Tips for Staying Motivated in Writing
  14. How to Overcome Writer's Block
  15. Tips for Writing Reviews
  16. How to Handle Criticism
  17. How to Create an Author's Blog Using Wordpress
  18. How to Develop and Exercise Your Creativity
  19. How to Manage Your Time When You're a Creative Person
  20. How to Find Hourly Writing Jobs Online
  21. How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
  22. How to Write Fiction in a Group Setting
  23. How to Find a Great Place to Write
  24. How to Write a Great Speech
  25. How to Write and Self-Publish Your Autobiography
  26. How to Write a Script for a Music Video
  27. How to Write a Horror Short Story or Novel
  28. How to Create a Believable Villain in a Fiction Story
  29. How to Bring Sensory Details into a Fiction Story
  30. How to Decide From What Point-of-View to Write a Story
  31. How to Develop a Habit of Writing
  32. How to Bring Reality into a Fiction Story
  33. How to Know When You're Ready to Write a Fiction Novel
  34. How to Create a Marketing Campaign for Online Writing
  35. How to Format Your Writing for the Web
  36. How to Design a Home Office For Creativity

Web Writer Central--Main Site and Blog

  1. Web Writer Central
  2. Web Writer Central Blog (entire blog--very short; more like an ebook)

Fictional Character Development Template

  1. Introduction
  2. Helpful Activities in Developing Fictional Characters
  3. Basic Demographic/Relationship Information About Your Character
  4. Character's Daily Life Questions
  5. More Character Background Questions
  6. Character Traits on a Scale
  7. Special Tips for Villains/Antagonists
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Comments: 26

Kathryn E. Jan 11, 2009, 4:24pm EST
Good to know.
Richard Sturdevant Jan 11, 2009, 4:28pm EST
thanks for the tips.
René Allen Jan 11, 2009, 4:40pm EST
Patricia ~ You are a VVP ~ A "Very Valuable Person". THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of these LINKS. This is very helpful information. I truly enjoy receiving your posts, and I love your Website!

HUGS ~
Rene
René Allen Jan 11, 2009, 4:43pm EST
Oh ~ And, This is FEATURED in Artistic Minds® . . .

I know that all the AUTHORS and WRITERS of the Group will LOVE THIS.
Leah Christensen Jan 11, 2009, 4:46pm EST
Some good information.
Sandy C. Jan 11, 2009, 4:48pm EST
Thanks for sharing.
Georgiana S. Jan 11, 2009, 5:12pm EST
Good to know it is there!
Angela A. Jan 11, 2009, 5:34pm EST
Wow, that's a lot of information!
Maria Gilman-Nairne Jan 11, 2009, 5:39pm EST
Thanks a lot!

But WOW this is a lot of stuff!!
Connie L. Jan 11, 2009, 7:13pm EST
thanks
Sandra L. Jan 11, 2009, 7:24pm EST
WOW! What a wealth of information in those links. Thank you.
Ron Hall Jan 11, 2009, 8:07pm EST
If you post this to the Map to Our Posts group, I'd be happy to list it in the master index.
Christine G. Jan 11, 2009, 9:57pm EST
Thanks.
Jennifer N. Jan 12, 2009, 9:11am EST
Great list! I also like the Character Chart that the Eclectics has and there's a character interview I love (which has since been pulled down from the site... but I have a print out of it here)

I'm going to bookmark this to look through the links fully.
Nancy Biri Jan 12, 2009, 12:35pm EST
Thanks for sharing
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Mary Standard Jan 13, 2009, 4:20am EST
Thanks for the information!!! =0)
Sharon B. Jan 13, 2009, 12:29pm EST
thanks for sharing
Patricia G. Jan 14, 2009, 7:42pm EST
Thank you so much for the comments! I really appreciate them and am happy that I can be of help.

If you ever want to see my latest articles, I have an author's blog at:

http://happycougar.wordpress.com
Joyce M. Jan 17, 2009, 11:35pm EST
You are a godsend! I get so much writing info I tune alot of it out just because I don't have the time to weed through it. Now I can call up the one that applies. I liked the villains don't know they are villains article. It is so easy to fall into stereotypes with villains.
Wow! Patricia, you don't know how great it is to have this combined into one place for easy reference. Thanks!!!
Cynthia T. Feb 9, 2009, 8:00pm EST
thanks for all of these
Thank you So VERY MUST FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

did you smile today?
Who will you service on this day, The Lord with a kind word of hope, or the flesh with a discourage word? The Choice is your.
Abby N. Apr 27, 2009, 5:33am EDT
Thank you, you've been very busy!
JoAnn C. May 3, 2009, 11:47am EDT
good information. I'll let my sister-in-law know about these sites. She writing her first book.
Shelbia C. Jul 23, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
This is great information to have

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