How many of these can you check off your “to-do” list?
7 Things Every Twenty-First Century Writer Needs To Do | PHOENIX Magazine
http://www.phoenixmag.co.uk/culture/7-lessons-every-twenty-first-century-writer-needs-to-learn/
Month: June 2014
Reviewing for the test
Every now and then, it’s good to review what we know about craft. I found “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster on a summer reading list for high school students. When I went looking for it, I came across his “How to Read Novels Like a Professor,” which I bought. I haven’t finished it yet, but I like what I’ve read so far.
Here’s a synopsis of his “laws” for reading.
New book fest launching
This San Francisco book festival looks like a great new opportunity for writers. And readers.
Bay Area Book Festival to launch in 2015 – Bookmarks
http://blog.sfgate.com/bookmarks/2014/06/22/bay-area-book-festival-to-launch-in-2015/
Just the facts
If you’re writing a police procedural, here is some useful information.
12 Tips To Help Your Detective Become A Real Crime-Solving Pro
http://www.leelofland.com/wordpress/12-tips-to-help-your-detective-become-a-real-crime-solving-pro/
For Midwestern sensibilities
MPR is a relatively new publication for writers and artists with ties to the Midwest. Don’t discount it until you’ve read the rules.
Midwest Prairie Review Call for Submissions @ UW-Madison Continuing Studies
http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/writing/midwest-prairie-review/submissions.html
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