My writing competition success - An interview with writer, Neil Forbes
firstwriter.com – Saturday April 26, 2008
Neil Forbes recently found success in a writing competition he found through firstwriter.com. We caught up with him to talk to him about the competition, and his writing.
Tips on writing fiction
By Ken Brosky
Editor-in-Chief, Brew City Magazine
firstwriter.com – Friday March 28, 2008
A lot of writers just don't get it. They think just because they can type on a computer, they have what it takes to write a story. The phrase "You know, I've always wanted to write a book" creeps into casual conversation so frequently that it's easy to believe that such a feat can be reasonably accomplished without any schooling whatsoever!
Review: The Law (in Plain English) for Writers
By Rocky Reichman
Editor and Publisher, Literary Magic
firstwriter.com – Friday March 28, 2008
The Law (in Plain English) for Writers, by Leonard D. Duboff and Bert P. Krages, II
Sphinx Publishing Naperville, Illinois $16.95
ISBN #: 1-57248-476-4
Writers need to be creative. They also need to be business savvy, in order to successfully publish, promote and sell their books. But one aspect that's constantly overlooked for writers is Law. Legal matters, for writers. Dozens of books tell you how to market your books, and twice that many show you how to write them. But very few offer succinct, clear legal guidance like this book does. And the wording is in plain English, too. The Law (in Plain English) for Writers is a comprehensive yet easy to understand legal guide for writers. The book's pages cover a large amount of publishing law and writing legalities.
Eight reasons to attend writer’s cons
By L.J. Bothell
firstwriter.com – Saturday January 26, 2008
You’ve heard about them, you’ve seen them announced; perhaps they’ve even invaded your city. "Cons", short for "conventions". WorldCon, Norwescon, NECON, etc. But they’re expensive, require travel, and lots of weird people go to them, right? Why would you (a writer / poet / artist / editor / whatever) want to attend one?
Setting the scene
By Ken Brosky
Editor-in-Chief, Brew City Magazine
firstwriter.com – Saturday November 24, 2007
Too many writers in today's age leave too much to their readers' imaginations, omitting key details in scenes that are just as important as the characters involved or their dialogue, threatening the image of "floating heads".
Book proposal writing made easy
By William Cane
firstwriter.com – Saturday November 24, 2007
You want to write a nonfiction blockbuster, and you have a great idea, maybe even a title. Now the only thing you need to know is where to begin. The answer is the book proposal.
How I found a publisher - An interview with author, Brian Withecombe
firstwriter.com – Saturday November 24, 2007
Brian Withecombe recently acquired a publisher using firstwriter.com's database of publishers. We asked him about his writing, and how he found success.
How I got a publisher - An interview with author, Lynette Mather
firstwriter.com – Friday October 26, 2007
Lynette Mather (pen-name "L.A.Thunder") recently acquired a publisher using firstwriter.com's database of publishers. We asked her about her writing, and how she found success.
Making a success of your writing
By Patricia Fry
firstwriter.com – Friday October 26, 2007
A new year is looming large. Are you ready to take your writing business to the next level? Will you finally complete that novel in 2008? Despite years of putting off your dream, you can succeed. You can earn a living as a freelance writer. You can experience the joy of authorship. Here are some suggestions to help you move closer to your writing goals.
How I got a literary agent - An interview with author, Robert W. Morgan
firstwriter.com – Saturday September 29, 2007
In 2006, Robert W. Morgan acquired an agent using firstwriter.com's database of literary agencies. Eighteen months on, he's repeated the same success by placing his latest work with another agent, again found through firstwriter.com. We asked him about his writing, and how he found success.
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