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Watch for Nickum’s Notes, a one-page newsletter that brings information tidbits on the craft of writing nonfiction. Reviews of new books and some not so new on topics ranging from historical fiction to cooking and the outdoors, information on writing from critique groups to online conferences, and announcements will be covered.
Newsletter Dated: 12/3/2009 9:35:44 AMSubject: Nickum’s Notes December, 2009 News
Mary Nickum: I just learned that my article "The Desert is my Home" has been accepted for publication by Stories for Children Magazine. It will be in the February 2010 issue! Also, my book, "Mom's Story, A Child Learns About MS," is out and getting some very good reviews. Example: http://rhodesreview.com/?p=407
Wizards of Words (WOW) has been reborn with a new name, American Book Wizards (ABW) with a new Director, Dian Butler, and a new website: http://www.americanbookwizards.com
East Valley Writers (EVW) has been formed and is functioning as an arm of ABW. East Valley Writers is a critique group meeting the second Wednesday of every month at Monti’s Steakhouse, Tempe, AZ. For more information visit: www.eastvalleywriters.com.
Helpful websites
34 Writing Tips to Help You Become a Better Writer: http://www.dailywritingtips.com/34-writing-tips-that-will-make-you-a-better-writer/
Tips for Writers on Choosing Character Names:
http://www.babynames.com/character-names.php
Computer Tips for Writers: http://www.writershelper.com/computer-tips-for-writers.html
The Bitter Writer's Tips for Writers:
http://www.alexmeske.com/BitterWriter/tips.html
Marketing Tips for Writers: http://www. writers-editors.com/Writers/Free_
Tips/Marketing/marketing.htm
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