If you’re a newer author thinking of giving up, please remember Oscar’s wise words?
“Books are never finished, they are merely abandoned.”
~ Oscar Wilde
Or if you want something a little more harsh:
“Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.”
~ T. S. Eliot
So for today I thought you might enjoy some really fun links to writing articles I’ve found helpful! If you aren’t a writer, I apologize, and I promise to be back to my witty, useless, irreverent self in a few days.
Articles written by authors smarter than me?
- Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators
- How to Become a Novelist in Ten Easy Steps
- 7 Serious Tips for Writing a Humor-Filled Novel
Articles written by yours truly?
- 10 Things About Publishing This Author Wishes Everyone Knew
- 30+ Blogs & Podcasts for Authors
- 7 Tips for Getting Over Writer’s Block
- New writers ask Miss Gail: Q&A
- The 3 Writing Modes
- How to Write (and Not to Write) an Author Bio
- What is an author style guide? How about a style sheet?
- What is the Nature of Authorial Intent?
A curated list of blog posts by Gail specifically for authors at the start of their careers
I also have a full tab of resources on this website full of my favorite articles, tools, podcasts and more, recommended for new authors. Find that here.
“If the doctor told me I had six minutes to live, I’d type a little faster.”
~ Isaac Asimov
More resources?
- Gail runs her local author group’s industry insider & gossip newsletter, you should subscribe to that to keep up with the pro author world. Bay Area Romance Writers (not just for romance)
- Writer Education Pinterest board
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