Thursday, July 10, 2008

[Net-Gold] 100 Useful Web Tools for Writers

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Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:34:20 -0400 (EDT)
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100 Useful Web Tools for Writers

By Laura Milligan


All kinds of writers, including poets,
biographers, journalists, biz tech
writers, bloggers and technical writers,
take a unique approach to their jobs,
mixing creativity with sustainability.
Whether you=92re a freelance writer just
scraping by or someone with a solid job
and more regular hours, the Internet can
provide you with unending support for
your practical duties like billing,
scheduling appointments, and of course
getting paid; as well as for your more
creative pursuits, like developinga plot,
finding inspiration and playing around
with words. Turn to this list for 100
useful Web tools that will help you with
your career, your sanity and your
creativity whenever your write.


<http://www.collegedegrees.com/blog/
2008/06/11/100-useful-web-tools-for-writers/>


Getting Organized
Thanks to the Internet, disorganized writers
are no longer a cliche. Keep track of
appointments, interviews and deadlines with
these handy web-based tools.


Finding Inspiration
Beat down writer=92s block by using these
online idea prompts and inspirational tools.


Getting Gigs
For many writers, finding a gig is the hardest
part of their career. Stalk the listings on
these sites for improving your chances at
connecting with employers.


Communicating with Vendors, Editors and Partners
These project management and collaboration tools
will help you stay in touch with everyone you
work with over the Internet.


Networking and Marketing
Meet new agents, publishers, editors and readers
by taking advantage of these web tools.


Just for Writing
Practice your writing and get language tips here.


Staying Grounded
A writer=92s life can be fulfilling, but it=92s also
often lonely. Stay grounded by reaching out to
other writers and contacts through these websites
and social platforms to share your work, make new
friends and maybe even earn a little extra cash.


Productivity Tools
Up your productivity with these tools, which manage
your task lists, force you to practice and keep you
connected to your clients and craft.


Getting Paid
Stop trying to hunt down your customers or agents
for your next paycheck. Use these online tools for
easy and fast contract signing and bill pay.


Fun Little Extras
From=20international slang dictionaries to character
tools, these fun tools are actually very valuable.


Protecting Your Livelihood
For health insurance, file backup systems and
copyright tools, turn to this list to protect
your livelihood.


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