Our favourite writing tips and advice...
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On Writing:
"How to Raise Your Characters Above the Status Quo" by Steven James
"The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Main Characters" by Chris Abouzeid
"How to Build Worlds" by Bothersome Words
"Planning & NOT Planning Stories" by Kate Forsyth, Rowena Cory Daniells and Zena Shapter
"Occupational Hazards of Writers" by Michael Pryor
"I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Ten Tips All Writers Should Know" by Zena Shapter
On Getting Published:
"Pitch Perfect: How to Craft Your Book's Hook" by Chuck Sambuchino
"Essential synopsis-writing and querying tips from 20 amazing Australian authors" by Zena Shapter
On Blogging:
"Blogging 101" by Jane Friedman
"Social Networking in 15 Minutes a Day" by Rachelle Gardner
"What Makes A Good Blog" by Benjamin Solah
"How to Keep Some Privacy When Using Social Media" by Tim Beyers
On Websites:
"One-Step Websites" by Jane Friedman
"7 Secrets For Amazing Author Websites" by Thomas Umstattd
On Self-Publishing:
"Be Brave And Publish Your Books" by Written Life
"Copying or Inspiration – Who Decides? Five Copyright Essentials Every Writer Should Know" by Zena Shapter
On E-Books:
"A Guide to E-Books in Australia" by Book Bites
