Writing Topics from A to Z
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Write, write, write!
Ever felt writing-obsessed? If you're a writer, most likely you'll identify with that term. We who write are usually thinking or learning about writing when we're not actually doing some writing.
I like to write novels, but in my spare time I write about writing. On this lens you'll find writing topics from A to Z, most with links to articles or lenses I've written.
Most of my writing about writing is on my blog, at Perspectives on Writing, or here on Squidoo.Com, which I find to be an outstanding venue for content writing -- one that has paid me quite a lot over the last year. If you'd like to join and make your first lens, you're very welcome here. Join Now.
Articles About Writing
...a few articles about various aspects of writing.
A new site accepting submissions of articles about writing, Perspectives on Writing.
- Ten Tips for New Writers
- Ten tips for new writers as they set out on their writing journeys.
- Songwriting Basics
- A few basic songwriting issues and considerations, with emphasis on how songwriting is inspired, and how to connect to the listener's heart.
- The Unfinished Manuscript
- Do you have an unfinished novel manuscript? Get back into the writing flow and get your novel written! This article is about how to finish an unfinished manuscript.
- Twelve Tips For Writing Better Articles
- If your articles seem dull, try these writing tips for making them exciting as well as informative.
A is for Authors
...I've made several lenses about authors...
B is for Brainstorming
...how can a writer brainstorm effectively?
For this, you'll need a writer's notebook!
C is for Content Writing
...how to write better copy for websites...
D is for Description
...Lensmaster WordCustard won my 2009 contest!
E is for Experts
...we can learn so much from them...
F is for Fiction
...one of my favorite types of writing...
- Writing a Novel
- This is about my personal journey into novel writing.
- Plotting a Novel Through Character Development | Perspectives on Writing
- Novel plotting starts with knowing the character who will take the journey through the pages of your novel; this leads to an understanding of the situations that character will experience.
G is for Gather
...a list of my Gather articles...
H is for Habits
...some people make a habit of writing about writing!
I is for Inspiration
...this lens links to lots of inspiring writing lenses by other writers on Squidoo...
Every time I find a new writer on Squidoo, I link to their profile. There sure are a lot of us! Check to see if you're listed with the others. If not -- let me know!
J is for Journal
...something I like to do daily...
K is for Kids
...I like to write middle grade novels...
L is for Limericks
...and other poetic adventures...
M is for Memoir Writing
... yes, I'm writing a memoir!...
N is for NaNoWriMo
...November is National Novel Writing Month...
O is for Online
...where you'll find many wonderful writing resources...
Both of my writing critique groups are online:
P is for Protection
...devise ways to preserve and protect your writing...
Q is for Quiet
...quiet time allows the imagination to flourish...
R is for Reading
...every writer learns about writing by reading...
S is for Submissions
...we live for submissions, don't we?...
- Rejection: It's Not Personal
- Don't take it personally if your manuscript gets rejected - as usually it has nothing to do with you.
T is for Themes
...themes give your writing meaning...
- Themes in Children's Fiction
- How to use themes to write fiction for children.
U is for Unique
...I believe I have some unique reasons for becoming a writer...
V is for Voice
...developing voice shows a writer's maturity...
- Finding Your True Writer's Voice
- Three simple exercises for finding your true writer's voice.
W is for Websites
...all writers need a web presence...
X is for X
...that mark we make when we delete superfluous text...
Y is for Young Adult Novels
...novels for teenagers - I've written a few...
Z is for the Zone
...that magical condition of free flowing writing goodness...
Let me know you've been here...
Your comments are very welcome!
I look forward to reading whatever you have to say.
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cffutah
Jan 23, 2012 @ 7:48 pm | delete
- beautifully done, way to use the ABCs to do this.
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LKW31
Jul 11, 2011 @ 3:56 pm | delete
- Loved this A-Z of writing topics, great resources here! Thank you!
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serenity4me
Jul 10, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
- I really enjoyed this lens, thank you. Have a beautiful day!
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triathlontraining
Aug 3, 2010 @ 9:18 pm | delete
- So much to write, so little time... :)
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RebeccaE
Jul 26, 2010 @ 12:08 pm | delete
- I feel I'll have to say this now I know what to look for in some great writing.
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survivor_dean
Jul 14, 2010 @ 12:18 am | delete
- Nice Lens :) I enjoyed reading the A to Z and I learned a lot. Thanks.
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annmackiemiller
Jul 6, 2010 @ 7:22 pm | delete
- great lens Linda, lots to think about here.
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vallain
Jan 28, 2010 @ 8:04 pm | delete
- Fun format for a lensography. I enjoyed it.
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DeboraR
Oct 21, 2009 @ 10:49 pm | delete
- Great, great lens! I too, read , think and learn about writing. I'm so glad I came across your lens I can't wait to check out all the links, etc. I'll add to my favorites and give this lens 5*.
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CherylK
Aug 5, 2009 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Wow! What a terrific lensography! I will favorite this so I can come back and read your lenses from A to Z whenever I can.
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JanetG
Jul 31, 2009 @ 7:23 am | delete
- What a clever way to organize your topics, A-Z. I plan to come back and read every letter. Thanks for sharing.
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capriliz
Jul 30, 2009 @ 11:11 pm | delete
- I agree with Windy, very creative!
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seashell2
Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:31 pm | delete
- Awesome list, I love to write too! Great job!
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sandyspider
Jul 30, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
- Fantastic idea. I enjoyed you A to Z.
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Heather426
Jul 28, 2009 @ 11:06 am | delete
- What a cool idea! Love it! 5*
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WindyWinters
Jul 28, 2009 @ 5:03 am | delete
- Very Creative Linda! Congrats on completing your RM's lensography! :)
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24websurf
Jul 28, 2009 @ 4:17 am | delete
- This is wonderful! I also love to write and find the Muse is very determined at times to push another assignment on me, though there may be 10 already in the hopper. Faved and Fived - I love it!
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