Being an independent writer has many perks, not the least of which is the ability to maintain complete creative control over your work; whether you’re completing a work of fiction or a technical manual, that control can mark the difference between staying personally motivated and allowing a publishing house to have their hands wrapped too tightly around your work. Read more…
Pinterest might not be the first choice of social network for writers, but with a little thought, there are certainly ways it can be useful – for research, a way to communicate with readers, and as a promotional tool. Read more…
Twitter, as we should all know by now, is an excellent resource for links, tools, insight and marketing for writers. Since I started getmewriting I have been relatively active on Twitter, and I have gathered a list of respectable writers and people who talk/write/think about writing. It just wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t share that list, so here are ten good ones. Take a look at their Twitter page and their stream, and follow these guys and gals! Read more…