Weekend Reading | 29 Aug 2008 | Friday, August 29th, 2008
Posted in Weekend Reading, Tips & Techniques
Just in case you’re spending the weekend at home, here are some articles on writing and productivity:
Cyan of FreelanceSwitch offers 101 Ideas to Get More Freelance Work and Generate New Client Leads. You’ll find this article helpful if you’re starting out as a freelance writer. Jump to “Industry Specific Ideas” to see concrete tips for writers, […]
Weekend Writing Retreat with Tweet Sering | Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Posted in Sharpen the Saw, Seminars & Workshops
Editor’s Note: Pinoy Nomads is offering a weekend retreat with Tweet Sering as facilitator. Below is the official press release.
Have you always wanted to write a book? Improve your writing skills? Learn how to write for a specific audience, using the right medium?
Tap your creative force and encourage the muse in you.
Carlos Palanca Memorial […]
Web Writing Workshops at Powerbooks Megamall | Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Posted in Sharpen the Saw, Web Writing, Seminars & Workshops
Editor’s Note: I had to redo this post because of some formatting problems. Once again, here’s the entire enchilada!
• You thought writing for the Web is just the same as in print? You better think twice. Learn to craft contents that serve their purpose effectively—targeting online audience. Join the Writing for the Worldwide Web […]
Notes on Article Writing & Marketing | Monday, August 25th, 2008
Posted in Sharpen the Saw, Resources & References, Tips & Techniques
Ezinearticles publisher Chris Knight was recently interviewed about article writing and marketing. At the end of the session, he decided to make some notes and nail down key ideas from the discussion. He came up with 7 pages of notes on article writing and marketing. You can download Chris’ personal notes as a PDF file or listen to its […]
Achieve Your Creative Dream | Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Posted in Sharpen the Saw, Seminars & Workshops
Note: I might be in one of the two sessions. If you’re signing up for this seminar, do let me know. Maybe we can meet up. I’ll introduce you to the workshop facilitators. PinoyWriters, in cooperation with Powerbooks, 105.1 Crossover, Hallmark, Bic and All-About Scrapbooking, is holding a seminar to help writers achieve their creative goals. Here’s […]
Broadband Problems and Books for Kiddies | Monday, August 18th, 2008
Posted in This Writer's Life, Web Writing, Get Published, Writers' Market, Editor's Notes
Lately I’ve been dealing with an intermittent broadband connection. All the blogs that I keep, update and manage would hardly load. (Yes, WLG included!) Frankly, I am so sick of the phrase “Oops! This link appears broken.” If I had the means, I’d probably change the phrase to “The link won’t work. Have a cup of […]
New E-zine Needs Original Green Writing | Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Posted in Web Writing, Get Published, Writers' Market
New Earth Rising, an e-zine to be launched by Ecological Internet, is accepting submissions of original green writing. New Earth Rising is committed to biocentric thought, and promotes sufficient ecological sustainability solutions to pressing global ecological crises.
“I would like to appeal to our large international network — including established and new environmental writers, scholars and […]
The Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award | Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Posted in Awards & Contests, Get Published
Foodie writers, it’s time to serve your delicious essays on “merienda”! Join this contest and get the chance to win cash or gift certificates. This award is in honor of Doreen Fernandez, one of my favorite Filipino essayists.
Here are the contest rules:
The Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award announces that it is accepting entries to […]
Join the PinoyWriters Global Network | Monday, August 4th, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized
PinoyWriters, my writers group, is now at Ning. I’d like to invite you to join the network and participate in the forum. Come on over, come on over!
Once you’re there, add me as a friend. See you!
EDIT: Oops! Apparently, you have to be invited by a member. Give me your email address so I can send […]