Welcome to ACatOfNineTales.com
The online hangout of author and blogger, Jon Gibbs
The online hangout of author and blogger, Jon Gibbs
RESOURCES FOR YOUNG WRITERS I developed this resource page as part of my Fun with Fiction
program for elementary and middle grade schools.
program for elementary and middle grade schools.
Some of the sites listed contain helpful tips and advice for young
writers, others, like the magazine, Stone Soup, offer cash payment
for stories and illustrations by young writers.
IMPORTANT: Before submitting any work, please make
sure you understand what (if any) payment to expect, and
in particular, what (if any) rights you’ll be giving up should
your work be accepted.
If you know of any reputable print or online publications which
actively encourage submissions from writers aged 16 or younger,
please let me know (jon@acatofninetales.com), and I'll add them
to the list.
WISDOM ON THE WEB
There's a wealth of terrific information about writing to be
found on the internet. Succesful writers, agents and editors
share their knowledge and experience online, for free.
Every Friday, I post links to some of my favorites from the
previous week.
Click here for my pick of 2011
Click here for my pick of 2010
THE NEW JERSEY AUTHORS' NETWORK
A free to join, free to use network of writers and authors
based in (or near) the Garden State.
Members work together (via the network's YAHOO group)
to put on multi-author panel/Q&As and book signings
throughout New Jersey.
Click here for more information
FINDAWRITINGGROUP.COM
Writing is by nature a solitary business, but that doesn’t
mean we have to do it alone.
If you're looking for a writing group or you'd like to promote
one. If you want to start up something new or just want to
connect with other writers online, this is the place for you.
Click here for more information
THE MEAGER PUDDLE OF LIMELIGHT AWARDSStarted in 2009, the Meager Puddle of Limelight Awards
are a fun set of writing contests. Open to all writers, whether
published or not, entrants battle it out in three categories,
BEST SHORT STORY TITLE, BEST BOOK TITLE and BEST
OPENING LINE.
Anonymous entries are voted on by other writers in a series of
polls, on my blog, An Englishman in New Jersey.
Aside from bragging rights, which last forever (just like those
sparkly diamonds people are always singing about), winners
get an 'I are a writer!' product and the chance to bask in the
meager puddle of limelight my blog can provide.
THE BLOOD-RED PENCIL
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing.
An excellent blog for writers and editors.
Click here for more information