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*Ten Rules for Writing Fiction — [[http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one Part One]] [[http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/10-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-two Part Two]] | *Ten Rules for Writing Fiction — [[http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one Part One]] [[http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/10-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-two Part Two]] | ||
*[http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/writing-advice-from-famous-authors Thirty Indispensable Writing Tips from Famous Authors] | |||
*[http://www.harryjconnolly.com/blog/?p=5083 Ten Things Writers Shouldn't Do] (CAUTION: Naughty words) | *[http://www.harryjconnolly.com/blog/?p=5083 Ten Things Writers Shouldn't Do] (CAUTION: Naughty words) | ||
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*[http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/node/849990 A pep talk on getting through writer's block] from Oz author Sherwood Smith | *[http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/node/849990 A pep talk on getting through writer's block] from Oz author Sherwood Smith | ||
*[http://sartorias.livejournal.com/617353.html Sherwood Smith has recommendations for mentoring, editing, and critique services] | |||
*[http://wilwheaton.typepad.com/wwdnbackup/2008/08/five-simple-way.html Five Simple Ways to Just Keep Writing] from Wil Wheaton | *[http://wilwheaton.typepad.com/wwdnbackup/2008/08/five-simple-way.html Five Simple Ways to Just Keep Writing] from Wil Wheaton | ||
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*[http://blog.bookviewcafe.com/2010/02/14/writers-on-writing-scaffolding/ Writers on Writing: Scaffolding] | *[http://blog.bookviewcafe.com/2010/02/14/writers-on-writing-scaffolding/ Writers on Writing: Scaffolding] | ||
*[http://io9.com/5916970/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar The 22 Rules of Storytelling, According to Pixar] (hey, they are some of the best at it) | |||
*[http://temporarilysignificant.blogspot.com/2014/07/random-writing-notes-show-dont-tell.html What "Show, don't tell" really means] | |||
*[[Special:BookSources/0333782259|''The Creative Writing Coursebook'']] | *[[Special:BookSources/0333782259|''The Creative Writing Coursebook'']] | ||
*[http://www.sfwa.org/beware | *Writers beware! — [[http://www.sfwa.org/beware A]] [[http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/ B]] [[http://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/ C]] | ||
*Preditors and Editors — [[http://www.invirtuo.cc/prededitors A]] [[http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors B]] | *Preditors and Editors — [[http://www.invirtuo.cc/prededitors A]] [[http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors B]] [[http://pred-ed.com/ C]] | ||
*[http://adistantsoil.com/2009/03/10/how-to-spot-a-fraudster/ How to Spot a Fraudster] (not just for writers, as it applies to life in general) | *[http://adistantsoil.com/2009/03/10/how-to-spot-a-fraudster/ How to Spot a Fraudster] (not just for writers, as it applies to life in general) | ||
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*[http://ipwatchdog.com/2011/07/11/i%E2%80%99ll-get-you-my-pretty-and-your-little-copyright-too/id=18053/ ''The Wizard of Oz'' and copyright] (particularly in regards to The Movie) | *[http://ipwatchdog.com/2011/07/11/i%E2%80%99ll-get-you-my-pretty-and-your-little-copyright-too/id=18053/ ''The Wizard of Oz'' and copyright] (particularly in regards to The Movie) | ||
*[http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d199ff91-93a0-4694-be00-d3746f2e41f7 More about Oz and copyright] | |||
*[http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html Ten big myths about copyright explained] | *[http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html Ten big myths about copyright explained] | ||
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*[http://selfpublishingresources.com/resources/the-complete-guide-to-self-publishing-5th-edition/ ''The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing''] | *[http://selfpublishingresources.com/resources/the-complete-guide-to-self-publishing-5th-edition/ ''The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing''] | ||
*[http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/4023853-managing-the-self-publisher-s-chip Managing the Self-Publisher's Chip] | |||
*[http://www2.xlibris.com Xlibris], a print-on-demand publisher that some authors have used for their Oz books | *[http://www2.xlibris.com Xlibris], a print-on-demand publisher that some authors have used for their Oz books | ||
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*[http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/2009/08/sales-statistics-iuniverse.html Statistics about self-published books] | *[http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/2009/08/sales-statistics-iuniverse.html Statistics about self-published books] | ||
*[http://rosemaryjones.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-in-publishing-more-than-writing-book.html More advice for self-publishing] | |||
*[http://blog.bookviewcafe.com/2011/05/26/getting-your-backlist-up-a-report-from-the-2011-nebulas/ Basic resources for publishing e-books] | *[http://blog.bookviewcafe.com/2011/05/26/getting-your-backlist-up-a-report-from-the-2011-nebulas/ Basic resources for publishing e-books] | ||
*[http://www.makebarcode.com/info/UPC_FAQ.html Does your book or product need a barcode?] | *[http://www.makebarcode.com/info/UPC_FAQ.html Does your book or product need a barcode?] | ||
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*[http://www.rightreading.com/publishing/publishing-glossary.htm Glossary of publishing terms] (tongue-in-cheek) | *[http://www.rightreading.com/publishing/publishing-glossary.htm Glossary of publishing terms] (tongue-in-cheek) | ||
*[http://www.sffantasyauthors-tips.com/ Promoting your | *[http://www.sffantasyauthors-tips.com/ Promoting your work at conventions] (this article generally applies to the bigger, more encompassing conventions, but much of it could apply to Oz conventions as well) | ||
*Want to sell your screenplay in Tinseltown? [http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2009_09_17.html#017741 Advice from a Hollywood insider] | *Want to sell your screenplay in Tinseltown? [http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2009_09_17.html#017741 Advice from a Hollywood insider] | ||
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*[http://www.vulture.com/2012/04/polone-who-reads-movie-and-tv-scripts.html Who ''really'' determines the fate of aspiring screenwriters?] | *[http://www.vulture.com/2012/04/polone-who-reads-movie-and-tv-scripts.html Who ''really'' determines the fate of aspiring screenwriters?] | ||
*[http://www.chrisjonesblog.com/2014/04/producers-submit-script.html Why producers will ''NOT'' read your script] | |||
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<center>[[Oz links]] • [http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</center> | <center>[[Oz links]] • [http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</center> | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 3 August 2014
- Writing.com, a terrific resource for all types of writers
- National Novel Writing Month (every November)
- Succinct advice for breaking into writing (CAUTION: Some naughty language here)
- Ray Bradbury's advice to writers (Bradbury was an Oz fan, by the way)
- Ten Rules for Writing (from Oz author Sherwood Smith)
- Ten Things Writers Shouldn't Do (CAUTION: Naughty words)
- Surviving your first draft (caution: some not-safe-for-work language)
- A pep talk on getting through writer's block from Oz author Sherwood Smith
- Five Simple Ways to Just Keep Writing from Wil Wheaton
- The 22 Rules of Storytelling, According to Pixar (hey, they are some of the best at it)
- How to Spot a Fraudster (not just for writers, as it applies to life in general)
- Creation Point Story Consultation Services (at least one of the creative minds here is an Oz fan)
- The Wizard of Oz and copyright (particularly in regards to The Movie)
- Self Publishing Review, a central resource for self publishers
- Xlibris, a print-on-demand publisher that some authors have used for their Oz books
- Lulu.com, another print-on-demand publisher
- Glossary of publishing terms (tongue-in-cheek)
- Promoting your work at conventions (this article generally applies to the bigger, more encompassing conventions, but much of it could apply to Oz conventions as well)
- Want to sell your screenplay in Tinseltown? Advice from a Hollywood insider
