Tag Archives: writing

Learn write more better from book teachings without money

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Chris Walters

Oh man, I really should have read these free writing guides before I tried to craft my own headline. Now I just feel stupid. Actually, I feel like an SEO rebel, because from what I hear, writing a nonsensical headline … Continue reading →

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Free Stephen King short story from The Atlantic

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Chris Walters

It’s almost impossible to find a free Stephen King short story these days, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the entire text of a new work, “Herman Wouk Is Still Alive,” has been published by The Atlantic on … Continue reading →

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Why it’s sometimes good for writers to build on each other’s work

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Chris Walters

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon writing out my idea for how fanfic and other writers could theoretically use digital technology to bypass copyright roadblocks. What inspired me was the recent story about an unauthorized sequel to “The Catcher … Continue reading →

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Today’s bargain book: “English Grammar For Dummies” by Geraldine Woods

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Booksprung Editor

“English Grammar For Dummies” by Geraldine Woods Price: $1.99 Summary: Moar writing books! This one is a “fun and easy” grammar book with “strategies that can help you when you’re faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between ‘I’ … Continue reading →

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Today’s bargain book: “How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing” by Paul J. Silvia PhD

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Booksprung Editor

“How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing” by Paul J. Silvia PhD Price: $1.99 Amazon Summary: All students and professors need to write, and many struggle to finish their stalled dissertations, journal articles, book chapters, … Continue reading →

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Today's bargain book: "Writing Fiction for Dummies" by Peter Economy

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Booksprung Editor

Price: $0.00 expired Summary: “A complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you’ll learn: strategic planning, writing powerful fiction, self-editing, and finding an agent.” It may … Continue reading →

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The Paris Review posts over 300 author interviews online

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Chris Walters

If you enjoy learning how your favorite authors think, write, and argue, then you’ll love this amazing new resource now available for free online. The Paris Review has been interviewing the world’s most famous authors for over five decades, and … Continue reading →

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After 20 years of traditional publishing, Donna Fasano goes indie

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Chris Walters

Update! – Sunday, July 11thDonna Fasano is holding an Amazon gift card giveaway to readers who purchase The Merry-Go-Round this month from Amazon or Smashwords. Check out her Goodreads author blog for details. Donna Fasano’s first novel was published by … Continue reading →

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