I’ve written about my love of Writer Unboxed in this Thankful Thursday post.
Today, I wanted to mention a new feature — a newsletter. WU promises fresh content from a variety of writers and industry sources like Donald Maass, Chuck Sambuchino, Victoria Mixon, Erika Liodice, Vaughn Roycroft, Jan O’Hara and others.
The newsletter begins in March. This post has all the details and the sign up box.
If you don’t know about Writer Unboxed, you should check it out. It’s one of the few daily blogs I follow. It offers a variety of monthly contributors on craft, research, the writing life and PR to name a few topics. Authors and website Founders & Mamas Kathleen Bolton and Therese Walsh created a real go-to for writers.
Some recent posts include:
- M.J. Rose on Making and Learning from My Mistakes with PR
- Lydia Sharp on Editing to Life — Characterization
- Sophie Masson on Make the Most of School Visits
- Yuki Zalkow on Non-Crappy Writing Groups I don’t normally watch videos, but his are hilarious.
- Vaughn Roycroft on Community — What’s In It for Me?
The Facebook group is a wonderful community of writers. Writers at all levels ask questions and share information. I learn a lot from the WU blog posts, the comments and the interaction among the Facebook group. Now, I’m looking forward to the newsletter.
I don’t know how the WU folks keep up with everything they do for the writing community, but I am grateful they do. Their efforts are appreciated by many.
catherinemjohnson
I’ve heard of it but never seen it Stacy. Thanks so much for showcasing it today. It sounds like it tells you everything you’ll ever need to know as a writer. Cheers!
Stacy S. Jensen
It really is a go-to site.
thiskidreviewsbooks.com
This sounds like a good resource!
Stacy S. Jensen
It is very helpful Erik. A fun place to search for specific craft topics, too.
Coleen Patrick
I subscribe in my Google reader, but I’m thinking I should probably get it sent to my email. By the time I see it on the reader there are so many posts I don’t get to read them all!
Stacy S. Jensen
I’ve been behind on some of my reading, but I always find a nugget of helpfu or inspirational information when I stop by. I’m looking forward to the newsletter.
Cathy Mealey
It did make me feel a little panicky… clicking over to the site and seeing about 100 posts that I *need* to catch up on reading!
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Thanks for pointing out this great resource. Signed up and looking forward to learning more. Have you found specific PB resources there, or less genre specific writing resources?
Stacy S. Jensen
Cathy, Not really picture book. There are some children’s related posts like the school visit one and one of the founders writes YA. Debbie Ohi shares cartoons as a regular contributor. It’s more writing craft. I find a lot of interesting posts about marketing, platform, etc. I also find a lot of encouragement through the posts — how people write, manage time, social media etc. I think it’s a good one to KNOW is there, so you can just use the search button for a topic when needed, too.
Kim Van Sickler
You’ve convinced me! Thanks for the recommendation. What a wonderful resource.
Stacy S. Jensen
Kim, I think you’ll find it to be a valuable resource. Good luck.
Joanna
I’m on the FB page and regularly read their blog, but didn’t know about the newsletter, so many thanks. You are right it’s not really PB focussed but very inspirational and educational for all writers.
Stacy S. Jensen
Joanna, I thought some folks may have missed it. For others, the monthly newsletter might be all they want to know about. 🙂 So much to read, etc. Yep, not PB, but very helpful to writers.
vaughnroycroft
Thanks so much for the link love, Stacy! As I say in the community post I wrote, that you so graciously link to above, WU has changed my life. I don’t know where I’d be without it. Thanks for spreading the word about the newsletter, and for your contribution to the nominees for my Community Roundup column. You are such a wonderful community member (and builder). I appreciate all you do!
Stacy S. Jensen
Thanks Vaughn.
Therese Walsh
Thanks so much for this lovely post, Stacy. As one of the “mamas” of the site, WU has been a huge part of my life for many years. Nothing pleases me more than knowing it’s made a positive impact on writers’ lives.
Stacy S. Jensen
Therese – Your hard work is helping many.
kathrynmagendie
Yes! I love WU and you’ve reminded me to link to WU newsletter on my “linky love” tomorrow!
Stacy S. Jensen
Yes. Kathryn you really should put it in the linky love.
kathrynmagendie
doing that now! and I think I’ll just link to your blog 😀
Stacy S. Jensen
Thanks Kathryn!
Susanna Leonard Hill
I have NOT hard of WU but it sounds terrific! Thanks so much for sharing!
Stacy S. Jensen
Susanna, glad I could introduce you.
Leigh Covington
This sounds great. I need to look into it. And I love the idea of “Thankful Thursdays.”:)
Stacy S. Jensen
Thanks Leigh. I lurk around the web so much, Thankful Thursdays gives me an outlet to share all the riches I find. WU is a gem.
Patricia T.
I have never heard of WU. Will have to check it out. Thanks!
Stacy S. Jensen
Patricia, Also glad to introduce you to WU. It’s a great site with tons of info for writers.
Susanne Drazic
Stacy, thanks for sharing about Writer Unboxed. I’ve signed up for their newsletter.
Stacy S. Jensen
Susanne, WU offers lots of info and support.
Laura Barnes
Thanks for sharing, Stacy. Writer unboxed is new to me.