As you know, Penmusings.com was launched in mid-May – just one month ago. Its byline of “ … a directory of information, flavorings and insights in celebration of writing !” is definitely not an exaggeration!
This website was specifically designed to assist authors, readers and writers of every genre. With features of Insights, Inspirations, Write-Stuff/Read-Stuff and access to standard online writing tools such as dictionary.com, thesaurus.com, wordsmith.org and copyright.gov, penning your newest and continued work has never been easier.
Jeffrey Stepakoff, author of Fireworks Over Toccoa, is the featured author in this month's Inspirations column. "Fireworks" has also been sold for a movie adaptation! Mr. Stepakoff has another novel, The Orchard, scheduled for release on July 5 - it also has received many significant reviews. Jane Friedman, contributing editor to Writer’s Digest magazine, is the focus of the June Insights column. Every writer I know has been following her advice for years!
On another note, we all know that writers sometimes need a little help in navigating through the murky waters of crafting their prose for publication. Take a look at the Publishing Processes page, and you’ll find several categories specifically designed to assist you in becoming a better writer. Novel Concepts has everything right at your fingertips, including a direct link to a 27-step video process for developing the plot of your story. There are also direct links to small, large and independent publishing houses. Under Secret(?) Agent News, you find direct access to literary agents representing all genres – with advice on everything “agent” including strategies for query letters and proposals.
On the Pen Opps & Props page, you’ll find opportunities for grants, scholarships, and freelance writing gigs under the heading of Pen Money Opps and Excerpts from instructional and motivational books on what else? Writing, of course! As you peruse the pages of Penmusings.com, you’ll find plenty of interesting entertaining information on the art and craft of words. Author websites may be found on the People Will Talk page, along with Playgrounds (writer’s conferences) and many professional writers’ affiliations to support you along the way. Current sponsorships may be found on the Classifieds and Sponsorships page. Retired articles and columns appearing on Penmusings.com may be accessed through the Archive button at the bottom of the page. This will take you directly to the penmusings.blogspot.com site where you can pull them up with ease. Plans for an interactive crossword puzzle in the works now!
This website was specifically designed to assist authors, readers and writers of every genre. With features of Insights, Inspirations, Write-Stuff/Read-Stuff and access to standard online writing tools such as dictionary.com, thesaurus.com, wordsmith.org and copyright.gov, penning your newest and continued work has never been easier.
Jeffrey Stepakoff, author of Fireworks Over Toccoa, is the featured author in this month's Inspirations column. "Fireworks" has also been sold for a movie adaptation! Mr. Stepakoff has another novel, The Orchard, scheduled for release on July 5 - it also has received many significant reviews. Jane Friedman, contributing editor to Writer’s Digest magazine, is the focus of the June Insights column. Every writer I know has been following her advice for years!
On another note, we all know that writers sometimes need a little help in navigating through the murky waters of crafting their prose for publication. Take a look at the Publishing Processes page, and you’ll find several categories specifically designed to assist you in becoming a better writer. Novel Concepts has everything right at your fingertips, including a direct link to a 27-step video process for developing the plot of your story. There are also direct links to small, large and independent publishing houses. Under Secret(?) Agent News, you find direct access to literary agents representing all genres – with advice on everything “agent” including strategies for query letters and proposals.
On the Pen Opps & Props page, you’ll find opportunities for grants, scholarships, and freelance writing gigs under the heading of Pen Money Opps and Excerpts from instructional and motivational books on what else? Writing, of course! As you peruse the pages of Penmusings.com, you’ll find plenty of interesting entertaining information on the art and craft of words. Author websites may be found on the People Will Talk page, along with Playgrounds (writer’s conferences) and many professional writers’ affiliations to support you along the way. Current sponsorships may be found on the Classifieds and Sponsorships page. Retired articles and columns appearing on Penmusings.com may be accessed through the Archive button at the bottom of the page. This will take you directly to the penmusings.blogspot.com site where you can pull them up with ease. Plans for an interactive crossword puzzle in the works now!
Social media buttons such as Twitter, Facebook and Poppt are found on every page of the site. Penmusings has a presence in each of these social venues - feel free to "follow" or "friend" at any time!
So, you see, there is much to be gained by an unhurried perusal through the pages of the site – even if you’re not a writer, but especially if you are! On the 15th of each month, there will be new “feature” articles, in addition to changes and new information along the way!
I sincerely hope you use and enjoy Penmusings.com every day!
I sincerely hope you use and enjoy Penmusings.com every day!
