Interesting article on self-publishing
Found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/books/28selfpub.html?em=&pagewanted=all
Entries by Karen McCoy
4 Things to Remember when Writing
Ok, so perhaps you have a big writing project coming up. Maybe you’re publishing in a journal for the first time. Or, maybe you’re beefing up your Web page or online portfolio. When staring a new project, here are some key tips to remember: 1. Remember your purposeAbove all, you are writing for your readers. […]
Joe the Plumber’s Pen
I think this article will resonate with quite a few aspiring writers: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07egan.html?ref=opinion
Opportunity for New Librarians to Publish
From beyondthejob.org… Call for book chapters: Library instruction lesson plans
Fiction Fixer = Useful?
Fiction Fixer is a paid (quite a hefty price too!) online editorial program that will help edit your manuscript for you. It is designed for people who want to be bestsellers. For the curious, here is a sample evaluation. Note: Fiction Fixer works best via Firefox. The site also offers some free resources, such as […]
Anyone can Publish
No, really. It’s true. In writing two book reviews this month, both books that came across my desk were pure drivel. It’s not so much the content or subject matter that irked me, but the lack of writing structure and sequence. Another too common phenomenon I’ve seen lately (again, these authors are published!) is the […]
Knocking Out Writer’s Block
Much of writer’s block comes from putting on too many restrictions. It is helpful to reduce limiting factors, such as inner critics, bogged-down writing rules, and time constraints. Once you break free, you can customize your writing process in a way that works for you. Below are some handy tips, adapted from Outwitting Writer’s Block […]
Write for the Tech Static
The Tech Static is an upcoming journal about technology-related collection development. They are currently soliciting for collection development article queries. Current needs are here, guidelines can be found here. -The Writer Librarian
Writing Outlines with Bubbl.us Concept Maps
Sometimes I have trouble organizing my thoughts before writing. Doing a concept map usually works best for me, and today I happened upon an ILI-L listserv post that linked to a free concept map tool: http://www.bubbl.us/index. Once you log in, you can create interactive mind maps to help organize your thoughts. This can also be […]
Newbie Librarians = Published Writers?
One commenter asked how those who are new to the library profession can get published. I know there are a lot of new librarians out there who share this individual’s concerns. Some common issues include: 1. Lack of professional connections2. Feeling like one doesn’t have enough “authority”3. Inability to narrow to a write-able topic and […]