Visiting the local library is still a joy for writers, but it's no longer necessary to enlist the help of a reference librarian to dig an answer out of the dusty stacks. Social media, blogs, and online newspaper archives are just a few of the best resources for writers. Learn about four more in this post.
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If you're an author earning royalties or self-employed income from you writing, then it's important to know how to handle your finances efficiently. This book can teach you how to do just that.
Read MoreWith September on the horizon, my thoughts always turn to fresh starts and the thrill of learning new things. Here are a few #FridayFinds to get your writerly wheels turning and to open you up to some opportunities this fall.
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I went through a rough patch in college, one in which I didn’t have many dates. I saw everyone coupling up around me, and I hated it. One night, my roommate came back from a party, happy to tell me that she’d met someone.
If I could go back in time, I would tell her how happy I was for her. I would give her a hug and ask for details. Instead, I spat my toothpaste moodily into the sink and said, “Great. And I’m going to die alone.”
Definitely not my proudest moment!
On Monday, August 21, the continental United States will witness the moon crossing in front of the sun.
This week's #FridayFinds encourages writers to have fun exploring the spectacle and making meaning out of this natural phenomenon.
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