I just had one of those really stupid realizations, you know the kind I mean? Where you literally slap yourself in the head because it was so obvious, like why did it take two years? Yup - that’s the kind.

Although, I spend a lot of time yakking about writing and my writing dreams and how I want to publish and get an agent and be rich and famous and all that crap - I’ve never really done a post about writing itself. Okay, relax, this isn’t going to be an online workshop on story form or anything like that.

However, it did dawn on me that though not all bloggers are writers, many of them are and I thought I’d do a quick little post about some pretty groovy writer resources I’ve come across in recent times. So, those of you out there who are writers and want some good links - continue reading. Those of you looking for fart jokes …. I’ll see what I can do.

Currently, my number one, favorite writing link is C. Hope Clark’s Funds For Writers. She offers many things but also sends out a weekly enewsletter that is chockful of tips, articles and markets. I love this enewsletter and anxiously await it each week and comb everything possible I can from it.

Next up is Beth Erickson’s Mindset Moments - it’s a free little thing you can sign up for and you get daily little writerly inspirations. She also offers a good enewsletter that has markets and articles as well. Definitely worth the read.

Worldwide Freelance also offers an enewsletter, which is not nearly as good as Hope’s and Beth’s but often has good articles and nonfiction markets. Additionally, they have an onsite database for markets as well. Plus when you sign up for their newsletter you get a nice little free ebook on well paying markets. Definitely worth a look.

Writer’s Gazette is put out by Krista Barrett, who is an accomplished and published writer and also provides a free enewsletter with markets and articles. Sometimes it’s a little short but she is an enthusiastic person and clearly likes to help out her fellow writers.

Absolute Write is another who offers a free enewsletter and has articles and markets, plus they have other venues and resources that may be just what you are looking for.

Aspiring crime/mystery writers may like Crimes and Clues which offers lots of facts, tips and tricks on the crime trade. Great resource.

If you’re looking for an agent, you can try Agent Query. This was the first place I looked and though I didn’t find anyone they still have a very impressive database and it’s worth a look.

And of course, the list would not be complete without the standardbearer of the industry, Writer’s Digest is its own institution and has everything from books, writing prompts, news, and markets.

And finally, a great article on how to set your freelance fees.

I guess that just about does it. Have fun.

WC

Oh yeah, and here’s that fart joke:

Here’s an odd array of pics - they all have their own special charm:

How’d you like to find this while doing roadwork?

Or this? Yep, Florida has its own special hazards.

It ain’t easy being an Albino - clearly the result of a mixed marriage????

Now, we know why they call it Y.

Nothing like nostalgia.

Have a great weekend, folks.

WC

I thought I’d share some of my favorite posts this week with y’all.

There were quite a few good ones - some made you laugh, some made you think and some just made you shake your head. Something for everybody.

Red did a very self-revealing poetry exercise, which apparently inspired Sarah and her pen went wild. Jennifer wrote a very soulful and lovely homage to her everyday angels. And speaking of angels, Michael wrote a very touching Mother’s Day post for his late mother. Speaking of mothers, MS is a new one and relates her up close and personal experience with becoming one.

Ozy used a children’s picture as an effective prompt to come up with something light and lyrical. And Spaz, gave you a reason to feel alive for no reason other than the beauty all around us.

And there were plenty of laughs too. Grit, that madman we all know and love has been quite inspired to write songs. Tom was inspired by friends to write some people-try. Evyl, it seems was also inspired musically. JOS made a good point in a very amusing way. Moe, as usual, gave us girls something to hanker for. 2LD once again proves that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. And Curious C does some very curious things with a camera.

Take a peek at any or all of these posts - there’s some good stuff out there, you just have to look.

WC