Staff Picks
Writing No Matter What
Emerson: This blog post details something I agree with: forcing your way through writing is not worth it. In short, "Writing for the sake of writing is a waste of time."
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Small Tremors by Kylan
Nate: I recommend this work not just for the excellence of the story itself, but also for the well-written reviews.
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International helpline
PenguinAttack: This helpline caters to children and young adults all over the world, working toward making ALL lives equal.
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Kids Helpline
PenguinAttack: Everyone needs some help sometimes and this website helps out. An Australian website, it focuses on counselling and aid for children, teens and young adults.
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Honest Abe's Poem
Snoink: Wow! I never even thought Abraham Lincoln was a poet! Read this article and poem to see what he did and why!
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I Write Like ...
Firestarter: Which famous author does your writing resemble? Found by smaur, this is a great little gadget.
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The Art of Slow Reading
Emerson: When reading, are you distracted every moment by an email? Can you not focus for more than a few minutes at a time? Many are fighting to rejuvinate a "slow reading" movement to change this.
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How to Be a Wacky Writer
Emerson: A step by step guide for how to become a wacky and esentric writer!
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Matt B's Poetry Guide
Matt Bellamy: I wrote a quick reference guide to writing poetry! You can download it here for free!
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Write Out Loud
Rydia: An excellent site for poets to give and receive brief comments and hear about UK events. Please be aware that some areas of the site may contain mature content.
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Book Publishing Scams
Emerson: Beware! Book publishing spams can be an easy trap for new and old writers alike. This blog post gives some examples of what to look out for.
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Suzanne's Interview!
Snoink: Recently, one of our very own moderators, Suzanne, was interviewed by an upcoming novelist and indie publisher! This is her interview.
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Ups & Downs of Prologues
Snoink: Elaine P. English, a literary agent, talks about prologues.
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