WordHustler Writer’s Resource Guide
Dearest Hustlers-
In our ongoing effort to make WordHustler the best writing resource it can be, we proudly present our WordHustler Writer’s Resource Guide. We will be constantly adding to and updating this group of helpful links, and are more than welcome to suggestions. Post a comment to add your two cents!
Now let’s get to the learnin’!
Info/News/Publishing Sites
Writing Tools
iTools - Dictionary, Thesaurus, and more
Author’s Associations
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
American Medical Writers Association
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Funny/Useful Blogs
Nathan Bransford- Literary Agent - Bransford is a literary agent at Curtis Brown and unflinchingly honest about the ups and down of the literary world. Read his blog posts, especially his “Anatomy of a Good Query Letter” articles.
Kullervo.com - an informative and truthful blog about the screenwriting industry
Pimp My Novel - written by a salesperson of major publishing house- it’s a great look at all things publishing industry-related, especially what happens after your book is bought by a house
Janet Reid’s Blog - Janet is an amazing literary agent who tells it like it is. Read and LEARN.
Pub Rants- Literary Agent Kristin Nelson dishes out the real deal. Brilliance here.
Cakewrecks – okay, okay, not about writing, but you should check out this brilliant blog about cake disasters
Background Research/Copyright Info
AAR - Association of Authors’ Representives, a good place to check an agent’s legitimacy
Publisher’s Marketplace - Provides membership information for publishing professionals and provides web pages for writers and agents to promote themselves
The Gutenberg Project - An amazingly huge repository of free e-books
Technical Tools
Open Office - A free alternative to Microsoft Office, featuring a set of office programs including word processor, spreadsheet, etc.
Scrivner - a virtual writing studio that integrates the processes of outlining, storyboarding, research and writing (for Macs only- sorry)
Scripped - free screenwriting software
Google Docs- Create and share your projects online
Zoho Writer- Online Office, Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and more
Lotus Symphony- Free Word Processor, voted Product of the Year by Datamation Magazine
NeoOffice- NeoOffice is a full-featured set of office applications (including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, and database programs) for Mac OS X.
Recommended Writing Books
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft- Steven King
The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers- John Gardener
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life- Anne Lamott
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within- Natalie Goldberg
The First Five Pages: A Writer’s Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile- Noah Lukeman
Making A Good Script Great- Linda Seger
Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach- Paul Joseph Gulino
The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho (not specifically about writing, but inspiring nonetheless)
Miscellaneous Writing Links
Insider’s Corner: The Life of a Script Reader - Great Article about Query Letters by Julie Gray
Shaw Guides- an informative site that lists many writers’ retreats
WOW! Women On Writing- A witty, informative site about writing, women, and the business of publishing
Book Proposals- great e-How article about proper book proposal format
HTMLGiant - smart people with even smarter (okay, maybe weirder) things to say about the literary world
