Elizabeth Law’s list is meant for people who write for children and young adults. I think it’s full of gems for any writer.
Ten Things That Make an Editor Stop Reading Your Manuscript — Elizabeth Law Reads
Category: editor
By HAL and Robbie
In newsrooms, we’ve complained about outsourcing local coverage to call centers in India. But here’s a new twist. It’s easy to imagine a program to compile game round-ups and obituaries, but I can’t imagine they wouldn’t still need human proofreaders.
Associated Press Will Use Robots To Write Articles | Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/associated-press-will-use-robots-write-articles?cmpid=pulse
Create a ‘creative circle’
In the last few years, I’ve gotten involved in a few writing groups. Each seems to serve a different purpose in my writing life.
If you’re going it alone, and finding it a struggle, you may want to create a group of your own. Here are three simple questions to start with.
The Benefit of Starting a Creative Circle – 99U
http://99u.com/workbook/27613/the-benefit-of-starting-a-creative-circle
A lament of one’s own
Crafting a writing life is difficult for anyone, but there is hope. No one will say it’s easy, though.
Paris Review – The Art of Fiction No. 167, Lorrie Moore
http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/510/the-art-of-fiction-no-167-lorrie-moore?src=longreads
He’s just too good
My friends know I don’t read Stephen King. I got through one of his early books and it scared me too much to read any more. No, I’m not a wimp. He’s just such a good writer. (And yes, my friends tell me there are a few less scary ones I should try.)
But my first exposure to his work means I’m happy to consider following his rules. This isn’t a new list, but it’s a good one.
Stephen King’s Top 20 Rules for Writers
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/stephen-kings-top-20-rules-for-writers/
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