Struggling to write a feature? Response Source could help
Being a freelance journalist can be tough - sometimes it feels likes there’s only ever no work around or far too much, and when it’s a latter you’re afraid to turn any down and risk losing a client for good. There is help out there, however. Since it launched in 2001, journalists have turned to Response Source over 100,000 times, and kept their careers afloat because of it.
College professors launch website offering online writing courses, mentoring and more
Profwriting.com
Profwriting.com
Profwriting.com is a new site for aspiring writers who want to make a living from writing. It offers affordable mini online writing courses, a space to upload manuscripts and have them critiqued by peers, and a three-month mentoring scheme pairing new writers with an expert in their field.
The website of author Sophie Hannah demonstrates how to promote your writing
The homepage of Sophie Hannah’s website gleams with marketing acumen, with the whole screen given over to links to her each of her back catalogues, providing a fully rounded picture of Sophie’s writing prowess. The site does the job of promoting Sophie Hannah’s work with a no-nonsense approach many of us would aspire to.
Geraldine McCaughrean’s website blends marketing gloss with a few touches of magic
At the top of Geraldine McCaughrean’s homepage is the tag-line “The Award Winning Author - Writing for Children for over 25 years.” It’s a curious touch, and while it succinctly tells you why you should be interested, it makes me feel like Geraldine is a car company that a marketing executive is trying to convince me to trust in.
Dave Gorman’s website shows how you can be both business-like and humorous at once
Dave Gorman is an incredibly busy man. He writes, he performs, he comes up with mad ideas that make great TV/books/blog entries, and his website presents it all in bite-size digital format. Dave’s mellow humour pops up on every page, including the intriguingly labelled Webcam. Take a look for yourself to see what I mean.
Comedic writer Emma Kennedy shares the art of baring all on her website while maintaining dignity
Emma Kennedy’s homepage includes a slightly pensive looking shot of Emma, but the rest of the site is anything but pensive. Easy to read with plenty to read is a winning combination, and with Emma Kennedy’s down-to-earth and unerringly amusing outlook sported on every part of the website, it’s a joy to visit.
Kate Pullinger’s website offers an insight into the mind of a truly experimental writer
At first glance Kate Pullinger’s website seems completely at odds with her fiction writing. While sumptuous descriptions kept me reading The Mistress of Nothing, her homepage is unexpectedly stark. However, through the blog she shares insights into the world of writing, providing a wealth of experiences for us to soak up.
Sci-fi writer Ian Watson’s website reminds us that it’s content, not webdesign, that stands the test of time
Ian Watson writes sci-fi, fantasy and horror novels. There’s something very old school about his website, but while it seems ironic that a sci-fi writer apparently has little grasp or interest in the potential of webdesign, the content is fascinatingly comprehensive, and looks set to stand the test of time.
