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Resources for Writers Feature Writer: Michelle Schusterman

Welcome to Resources for Writers! Whether you're embarking on a new career in freelance writing or wondering how to contact a literary agent, you'll find the answers here.

We've got advice on everything from beating writer's block to writing the perfect query letter. Looking for a specific market? Whether it's travel writing or flash fiction, we have a few suggestions for you on publishers and contests.

Are the phrases "social media" and "networking" like a foreign language? No worries - we'll have you promoting your work and growing a fan base of dedicated readers in no time with tips on blogging and more.

Don't forget to check out the Resources for Writers blog too!

Feel free to contact me at resourcesforwriters@suite101.com.


Feature Writer Articles in Resources for Writers

 		What is a Beta Reader?
A beta reader can help writers identify problems with consistency, plot, characterization, world building, and more when revising a novel.
Why Find a Literary Agent?
New writers should seek representation from a reputable literary agency before sending their manuscript to publishing houses and editors.
How YouTube Can Benefit Writers
Writers for online and offline publications can promote their work by creating and using YouTube videos as a networking tool.
SEO Resources for Freelance Writers
Freelance writers, bloggers, and copywriters can greatly increase their page views and exposure by learning more about SEO and writing for the web.
Blogging vs. Website Writing Jobs
While blogging jobs and website writing jobs share many qualities, they are not synonymous and require different sets of skills.
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Contributing Articles in Resources for Writers

 		50 Crazy Ways to Call Someone Mad
You need a good way to describe someone as barking. Many English cliches & expressions describe somebody others call mad. Some terms are funny; others cruel.
What Editors Want
Many people think that editors exist as a human equivalent to spell and grammar check, and in some cases, that is their "job".
Stimulating the Writer's Imagination
In 1964, two high school teachers named Hart Day Leavitt and David A. Sohn published a book called Stop, Look, and Write where they used pictures to teach writing.
5 Tools Writers Should Keep in Mind When Writing
A writer's ability to produce quality pages are not always due to the writer's ability to string words together elegantly, sometimes there are other avoidable situations.
Building Believable Characters
The age-old chicken-and-egg argument of whether characters drive plot or plot drives characters is un-winnable. Writers may better off focusing on other things.
Finding The Inspiration To Write
George Orwell once said that laziness is the bane of all writers, that they are by nature indolent creatures. But laziness is often just a symptom of the problem.
Super Short Story Strategies
It is hard to catch a reader's attention so that they keep reading your story. There are a few tools a writer can employ to increase the chances of that happening.
Instructing Children to Writing Thank You Notes
If the question, "When should my child start writing his or her own thank you notes?" has ever presented itself, the answer is "NOW!"
Strategies for Gracious Gratitude
How does one put gratitude into words? Sound advice and examples follow.
Touchy Subjects for the Grateful Writer
Thank you notes are necessary, but what about those prickly subject, like wedding gifts you want to return and gift cards? Here are some tips!
How to Write a Thank You Note
The often misunderstood purpose of a thank you note is to express gratitude and thanks for the giver, not the gift.
"The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club" – A Book Review
Got writer's block? Want to join a writers' group? Is it wise to find a literary agent? Binchy's how-to targets these issues - and many more - common to would-be writers.
Writing a Believable Story
When a reader picks up a book they expect to be entertained. To see places or people they never knew. To learn about a culture or people, even if they are make believe.
Enhance Writing Skill With Sentence Combining
Sentence combining exercises aren't just for the beginning--or the proverbial "less experienced"-- writer. Experienced writers also engage in this activity when revising.
Writing a Killer Query
The query letter is the mythical beast of the writing industry, the lion who sticks his head into the cave. An effective query can be the key to publishing your work.
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