Whether it's a preface, introduction, foreword, or prologue, the text that comes before your first chapter is key to setting the stage for your readers.
"If you are a writer who is still stuck with the conventional ways of creating novels, then you are missing out on a great world of opportunities that can enhance your inspiration and make you more effective at what you do."
"My secret weapon is using a two screen layout for my PC. This allows me to work on the story on one monitor, while researching on the other. If you're curious as to what writing tools great authors prefer, you may refer to the excellent infographic below, which was prepared by Robert Morris and the lovely people over at NinjaEssays.com. "
"It's true that writers all have their preferred way of working. While some prefer the Scrivener approach, others still use typerwriters. Some even write by hand! Check out this cool infographic to see if your favorite author is on here… and let us know in the comments how you prefer to do your own writing!"
Authors and readers get together at this social networking site which gives authors the chance to create webpages. Blogs, video-casts, podcasts etc created by authors here.
Writer's Digest 101 Best Sites 2008 has this to say: Here you can find free, printable posters and bookmarks showcasing quotes from some of your favorite authors. All you need is a printer.
authonomy is a website from HarperCollins which promises some interesting dynamics. Part social network, part self-publishing (on the net), the site is setup to let authors publish their manuscripts onto the web, and have these rated by, commented on and read by the authonomy community.
Top rated or supported books are promised that in the future HarperCollins wants to look at these for possible publishing. The site also contains top ranked books on the frontpage, and an active forum.
Strategies for overcoming problems bloggers encounter everyday include how to establish expertise, completing a blog self evaluation, and purpose of posts.
Extensive and comprehensive interview with the Scottish novelist and poet Jim Murdoch wherein he discusses his inspirations, his writing process, his books, their characters and the fact that, despite being a Scot, he never tasted haggis until he was a grown man.
Whether you want to have articles created for article marketing or you want to write a book this lens will teach you how to work with your ghostwriter.
"Being a successful writer has a lot to do with natural talents. But that doesn't mean you should stop developing your skills of creative expression. Writers can always become better by becoming more productive and organized. No need to waste valuable time searching for the best tools to make writers more successful. Following is a list that will help you start increasing your productivity right away!"
"Each writer has personal style and preferences, so it is difficult to make a generalization and pick universally-efficient tools for such an individual practice."