The Ten Romance Novels You Should Read (An Opinionated Opinion) by Megan Frampton
Contests for writers
Polish your prose or poetry, then check this website for free contests for writers.
Writing biz: Protect your assets
For some things, you’ll need a lawyer. But these suggestions seem like sound ideas to help you grow a business.
The Six Contract Provisions Freelancers Should Include
http://lifehacker.com/the-six-contract-provisions-freelancers-should-include-1515118904
Eeek!
Hardly a word, eeek. But reading it gives me a chilly shiver. Is there a mouse near, or something more threatening? Here are a few tips for evoking feelings (that will come through in our sensory texts – see the Feb. 9 post).
Words, Concrete, and Stacking Stories: 3 Tips for Writing Emotion in Fiction | A Writer’s Touch
http://awriterstouch.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/words-concrete-and-sta
cking-stories-3-tips-for-writing-emotion-in-fiction/
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This is the sort of news story that makes me want to write the “backstory.” What sort of news story inspires you?
Police: Disparate factors led to fugitive’s arrest http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268773/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=N59UMkRW (from @AP)
Check out the Projects page if business news is more inspiring to you.
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