Lenses For Writers
This is a list of all of my lenses for writers.
Oh, and for those wondering: What's with all the waterfalls? I do a lot of my writing outside in my garden or in the forest behind my yard, and there is a brook going through my yard. Now whenever I see a waterfall I think about writing, so I thought it only right that I put waterfall pics all over my writing page.
I Love Writing!
NaNoWriMo: Write 50,000 Words in 30 Days or Less
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Writer's FAQ: Story Length
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What defines a short story from a novel? It's length? It's level of detail and development? I have had this question emailed, IMed, and commented to me more times than I can count. My answer for this originally appeared on A Writers Desk | Forum For...
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NaNoWriMo: Reaching 50,000 using EelKat's Methods
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NaNoWriMo 2008 will be my 4th year at NaNo. So far I've had 3 years and 2 wins and this year I'm going for my third win. I failed my first year (2005) ...did like 2,000 before I got bored with my plot. I did 183,000 my second year (2006) ... kind o...
A Mossy Glade For Peaceful Writing
On Getting Your Book Published
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How to Start a Publishing Company
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How to start a publishing company: I started my own small press publishing company. Here on this lens you will find out what I did and how you can do it too.
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Publishing Methods
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How should you publish your book? Self-Publishing? Vanity Press? Traditional? POD-People? The Big Five? What's the difference? On this lens I explore the different options you have as a writer to get your book published.
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The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter
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The Self-Publishing Manual is the most complete book ever written on the art of starting and maintaining a full time career as a self publisher. This is the best book available for anyone seeking to start their own small press publishing house. This...
A Place To Write
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Create Your Own Writer's Retreat
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My life. My garden. How I write, where I write, and look at living with birds, trees, and cats, instead of with Humans. This is where I live. This is where I write. Welcome, to one writer's writing retreat. Some writers need the bustle of the busy c...
Editing:
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Drafts and the Editing Process
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I'm making this page about editing because, I am in the middle of editing a book, and today I took a break to go chat on a forum with some fellow writers, a few of whom were also there taking breaks from editing a book and before long we got into the...
Nothing Better Than Writing By Water Fall
Writing Advice?
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Writing Tip of the Day
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I started blogging in 2004, and since that time one of the features added to my blog was a "Writing Tip of the Day". I never did get around to posting tips daily, but over the years several of them did show up, and a few of them are being compiled to...
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Why Was My Manuscript Rejected?
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You have poured your heart and soul into your story. It is perfect. It is wonderful. It is finished at last. Now comes the hard part: publication. But you have no fear, your story is the greatest story ever written, editors will love it, they'll be k...
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Get Motivated!
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Some days you just don't feel like writing. (or going to work or doing whatever it is you are supposed to be doing.) Some days it takes a lot of pushing and prodding to motivate you, but other days it may only take reading a motivational quote or lo...
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Accepting Your Writing Style
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I think one of the hardest things for a new writer to do, is to just be themselves. To inspire them, I have reprinted here an article I wrote a few years back. May it inspire you to be yourself and do your own thing. Dare to be different. Dare to b...
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Writing Advice Didn't Work for Her (or Me Either!)
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While searching for advice for writers, I can across the home page of Patricia A. Duffy, who says that when it comes to writing, "Conventional Advice Wouldn't Work for Me. After reading her article, I have to say that basically, she has said pre...
Random Writing Stuff:
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How to Become a Renegade Writer
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Main stream fiction and non-fiction remains as ever, extremely popular, but outside of the main stream lays another form of writing that is not popular: renegade fiction and renegade non-fiction. It is bold, it is in your face, it is often the last...
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How To Become a Better Writer
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While all writers are different, they all share one common goal: to become a better writer. For many, becoming a better writer is a goal which they feel is out of their reach. This, simply is not true. Everyone has what it takes to write a story, all...
A Mossy Glade For Peaceful Writing
Characters
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Creating Character Profiles
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A character is a person about whom you write. Every work of fiction (book, screenplay, SCA persona, RPG, LARP, MMORPG, video game, etc.) has characters in it. Question is, do you as a writer, really know as much as you should about your characters? T...
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Need to Kill Writer’s Block? Kill a Character.
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Need to Kill Writer’s Block? Kill a Character. Do you find you have a great story going, than suddenly without warning writer’s block stops you dead in your tracks? Writer’s block, that horrible dreaded thing, is a great boon to...
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Narration for Writers
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Have you ever wondered what's the difference between one type of narration and another? Look no farther, I shall explain them all here.
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What Genre is My Vampire Story?
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You know, I think the #1 question out there, is: What genre is my vampire story? You know what makes me think that? Well, here on the NaNoWriMo forums right now, there are 2 threads asking this question, on the first page of the "Character and Plot...
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What Genre is My Mermaid Story?
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(THIS LENS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!) Inspired by the most asked question on NaNoWriMo, I now look at the least asked question. If the #1 question out there, is: "What genre is my vampire story?", I think the least asked question is: "What genre...
Writing Tips by Gene
Note These Lenses Are Still Under Construction!
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Writing Tips: Science Fiction
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(THIS LENS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!)...this section is being edited and shall return shortly... IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT MY LENSES STARTED IN FALL of 2008: ALL OF THEM SHALL REMAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS! Due to unexpected circ...
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Writing Tips: Romance
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(THIS LENS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!) What is romance? How do you know you are writing it? Every year I join the NaNoWriMo Romance Forum and every year it gets bogged down with a few dozen threads all titles "Am I writing a romance story?". Well,...
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Writing Tips: Horror
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(THIS LENS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!) So you want to write horror, or maybe you started writing some other genre but now you think it may have turned into horror. What is horror? How do you know you are writing it? Every year I join the NaNoWriMo...
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Writing Tips: Fantasy
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What is fantasy? How do you know you are writing it? Every year I join the NaNoWriMo Fantasy Forum and every year it gets bogged down with a few dozen threads all titles "Am I writing a fantasy story?". Well, I figured, before they get started this,...
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What Is "Non-Genre"?
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Does all fiction have a genre? Nope, it does not have to have a genre to be a fiction story. Here are my views on the matter. Created on April 18, 2007 Last updated: May 29, 2008
What You Read vs What You Write
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What's on My Bookshelf?
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A glimpse inside one author's private book collection. Find new books you haven't read before as well as books to help you write. This lens is here to answer the question: What's on your bookshelf?
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What do you look for in a book?
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Did you ever wonder why readers choose one book or author over another? Looking for more readers to read your own books? Think you might need to improve your writing skills some? Try this writing exercise to improve your own writing skills.
Writing Practice and Writing Exercises
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Choosing a Topic to Write About: Are You Enthusiastic About the Idea?
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Writers are sentimental about their writing, but are they enthusiastic about it? You have found a topic to write about, but you don't know if it's one you really want to write about. How can you tell if you should use it as your next topic? Just ask...
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Overcoming Writer’s Block With Free Writing
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Just some of my thoughts on how to go about overcoming writer's block.
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If I were stranded ...
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NOTE: This lens is still under construction! Please come back later. Thank You! Here's a fun activity for writers looking for a way around writer's block. If you were "stranded" and could only take 1 book, 1 movie, 1 CD and pick 1 food to...
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Writing Exercise: Word of the Day: Panspermia
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A writing exercise for those seeking to write a sci-fi story and in need of a jumping off point.
My Lens Mosaic
NO! I am not *that person*
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Twilight vs Twighlight
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I am making this page about these books because of an odd email I received. An odd email and one that I fear I shall soon see more of, if I do not nip this thing in the bud right here and now. Basically the email said they had been reading my Squido...
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Tiddledeewinks wrote...
Mom here. Didn't know about so many of your lenses. I can't keep up. But, I think your writing has too much gore for me.
Posted February 18, 2009
Tiddledeewinks wrote...
Mom here. Didn't know about so many of your lenses. I can't keep up. But, I think your writing has too much gore for me.
Posted February 18, 2009
anthropos wrote...
Wow, not only do you know your writing (How To Become A Better Writer), but you do an incredible job of layout!. I love the way you framed your pictures, an idea I will emulate later in some of my lenses. And your eye blinking cat is just precious. (Oops, I"m getting feminine on you). A five star rating, favorited, and lensrolled, all in one fell swoop. This lens should definitely be a LOTD.
Posted December 07, 2008
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Have you got a lens about writing? I've got several groups they can join:
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EelKat's Lenses For Writers Headquarters
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EelKat's Lenses For Writers I have so many lenses about writing that I now need a way to index and catalog them, and I'm starting this group to use as my lensography for them. I'm using it to build the RSS feed to use to promote my lenses on various...
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Rainbow Writers Headquarters
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Rainbow Writers This group is for writers of fantasy and fairy tales. We write about happy thoughts. Unicorns and dragon wings. Daydreams and moonbeams. Love, peace, joy! We are The Rainbow Writers! Are you? Our group is for writers and anyone who dre...
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The Happiness Club Headquarters
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The Happiness Club The Happiness Club is a group seeking lenses to help you bring laughter and joy into your life. On one of my other lenses I was talking about getting rid of work place stress and it got me to thinking about ways to fill your li...
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Horror Writer's A Nonny Mouse Headquarters
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Horror Writer's A Nonny Mouse A group for horror writers and general writing advice that applies to the writing of horror and gothic fiction. . Brought to you by The Twighlight Manor Press Graphics from: glitter-graphics.com
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Fantasy Writer's A Nonny Mouse Headquarters
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Fantasy Writer's A Nonny Mouse A place for writers of fantasy. Unicorns, fearies, dragons, wizards, daring heros, and epic quests. Our group is for writers and anyone who dreams of becoming a writer. Our specialty is fantasy fiction. The lenses you'...
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EelKat's Lenses For Writers Headquarters
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EelKat's Lenses For Writers I have so many lenses about writing that I now need a way to index and catalog them, and I'm starting this group to use as my lensography for them. I'm using it to build the RSS feed to use to promote my lenses on various...
NaNoWriMo On Twitter!
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Lensmaster EelKat, aka Wendy C. Allen, has been a member since April 18 2007, has rated 5,617 lenses, favorited 2,857, and has created 396 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Publishing Methods". See all my lenses
My Bio
I love Eels. I love Bobcat. I am a Giant Squid and a Squid Angel.
I am an author and artist who rescues animals & raises Ranchus.
View my page on I Believe.
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You can find out more about me and my life here: About Me & On Being Homeless
I believe in Faeries, Phookas & Faith Not Religion.
I was a witness to a UFO sighting in Maine.
I am a CosPlayer.
My favorite actor is Vincent Price.
I love reading and writing and spending time with nature.
My favorite author is Keith Laumer and his best book is Retief & the Warlords.
Thanks for visiting my lens.
If I were a month, I would be August.
If I were a day of the week, I would be Friday the 13th.
If I were a time of day, I would be twilight.
If I were a planet, I would be Jupiter.
If I were a sea animal, I would be a giant moray eel.
If I were a direction, I would be East.
If I were a historical figure, I would be ______ ?
If I were a liquid, I would be Moxie.
If I were a bird I would be a turkey vulture.
If I were a cat I would be black.
If I were a dog I would be a Cocker Spaniel.
If I were a tree, I would be a great white pine.
If I were a tool, I would be _______ ?
If I were a flower, I would be a blue flag.
If I were a type of weather, I would be a warm spring day.
If I were an animal, I would be a bobcat.
If I were a season I would be Autumn.
If I were a holiday I would be Halloween.
If I were a color, I would be orange.
If I were an emotion, I would be love.
If I were a sound, I would be laughter.
If I were an element, I would be the water.
If I were a car, I would be a Cadillac.
If I were a food, I would be macaroni and cheese.
If I were a place, I would be Otter Cove.
If I were a body of water I would be the North Atlantic Ocean.
If I were a song I would be "Come Hell or High Water" by Poison.
If I were a book I would be Jane Eyre.
If I were a gemstone I would be a pigeon blood star.
If I were a metal I would be platinum.
If I were a word, I would be unforgettable.
My favorite color is orange.
My second favorite color is blue.
I also like pink.
My favorite city is Old Orchard Beach.
My favorite place to walk is The Ross Forest.
My favorite view is the rocky coast of Maine.
My favorite Disney character is Scrooge McDuck.
My favorite super hero is Darkwing Duck.
My favorite Disney villain is NegaDuck.
My second favorite Disney villain is SteeleBeak.
My favorite super villain is the Joker.
My favorite Disney non-duck character is Tiger.
My favorite trees are white pines.
My favorite flowers are purple iris & blue roses.
My favorite animals are eels & bobcat & roosters & ranchu.
My favorite flavor ice cream is French Vanilla.
My favorite dogs are Cocker Spaniels.
My favorite singer is Serj Tankian.
My favorite musician is Liberace`.
My favorite guitarist is C*C*DeVille.
My favorite food is veggie & rice stir fry.
My favorite pizza is black olive, mushroom, spinach, cheese, dill pickle, & lima bean, with no sauce.
My favorite fruit is grapes.
My favorite place to shop online is Kyoto Antiques.
My favorite non-fiction book is The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter.
My favorite book is Retief and the Warlords.
My favorite series of books is The Retief Series by Keith Laumer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to unexpected circumstances, (an illness and a death) I will be offline for the next few weeks. As a result, the construction of all of my lenses has been put on hold until I am able to return online again. I hope to be back online by late January or early February. Sorry for the inconvenience, please check back again later.
~~~ EelKat
October 16, 2008
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I love Eels. I love Bobcat. I am a Giant Squid.
I am an author and artist who rescues animals & raises Ranchus.
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