Science Reveals the Advantage Writers Have Over the Rest of Us
mic.com – Tuesday August 18, 2015
Science has good news for people who write: The consequences of putting pen to paper go beyond hand cramps and furrowed eyebrows.
Study after study has linked the act of writing to myriad mental and physical health benefits, including elevated mood and emotional well-being, decreased stress, an improved ability to deal with trauma and even physical healing.
50 Shades of self-publishers: Fame and fortune through publishing yourself online
express.co.uk – Sunday August 16, 2015
Once dismissed as vanity books, the success of EL James has paved the way for a new generation of novelists who have found fame and fortune after publishing themselves online.
If You Want to Be a Writer Then Write!
huffingtonpost.co.uk – Saturday August 15, 2015
I don't usually read Good Housekeeping, but a GH story featuring Gone Girl novelist Gillian Flynn featured on my Facebook timeline today and I had a look. Flynn was describing how redundancy from her magazine journalism job was the kick she needed to really get focused on her writing.
On Writing: How To Use Gender Neutral Language, Literally
anewdomain.net – Saturday August 15, 2015
It's in the dictionary, we promise. Here's how to use gender language, literally. And also, here's how to use the word ‘literally." Now you know. Here's Jason Dias with more …
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