This book will appeal to horror authors, especially, so why should you check this out if you don't write horror? Simple: Most of the essays in this book can be applied across most, if not all, genres. The general principles are similar....
Topics: craft of writing, SoJ, steps on the journey, Writing

Giveaway of the Day has Liquid Story Binder XE available for free download today. If you're struggling with the organizational side of writing, particularly a large work, check this software out. There's really not much out there that compares to.
Topics: Craft, Free Stuff, GotD, Liquid Story Binder XE, Writing, writing software

So, I've got some news. I've been waiting to post this until it was officially official (as opposed to unofficially official). SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Editor Girl!", url: "http://venessagiunta.com/2008/07/15/editor-girl/".
Topics: Business, editing, Markets, publishing, Writing

They're interested in primarily literary fiction, but welcome a magical realism bent. The deadline is July 31 and first prize is $250. There is a $5 entry fee, or you can purchase a discounted subscription and the fee will be waived....
Topics: magazines, Markets, Writing, writing contests

You won't see this sort of thing on this site often, so when you do, you'll know it's a good cause! Strange Horizons is a free, online magazine publishing speculative fiction of all stripes. It's free to read and is one of a dwindling...
Topics: fundraising, Markets, Plugs, speculative fiction, Strange Horizons, Stuff, Writing