Here are a couple of excellent sites for writers that are link sites or directories.
From Writers Digest - 101 best writers sites on the Internet
Note: Do NOT miss this article !
Internet-Resources.com writing Links & Links for Writers
Writers' Resources on The Web and More
In addition, don't miss this one. It is quite funny ! Rules for Writers.
I have written and blogged about Open Source quite a bit on my own blog. Just to review for a minute, Open Source software is developed by committee, not by large corporations. Usually the Open Source companies are non-profit, but this is not an absolute requirement. They merely have to allow access to the source code of their software and follow established rules for collaborative efforts to develop the software.
This is democratization of software development at it's finest. The best aspect of Open Source software for computer users is that these are quality software programs available for free. One of the best known Open Source software programs is the Internet Explorer alternative, Mozilla Firefox. For additional information on Open Source visit my blogfather blog (post # 3)
I ran across a very interesting article on Open Source applications for writers. This article highlights 5 different programs designed specifically for writers:
1) Kabikaboo - This program allows writers to more easily manage large documents, technical manuals, and long novels.
2) Storybook - Helps keep writers of novels focused on the big picture by keeping characters and story lines straight.
3) Celtx - This is the application of choice for scriptwriters. This app helps scriptwriters pre-produce all sorts of media, including film, theater, comics, radio, and even podcasts.
4)Lyx - This program can help you if do academic writing, theses, or scientific papers. There are specific formal rules for acceptance of these types of papers. Lyx will help ascertain that the structure of your documents meets formal acceptance requirements.
5) Scribus - This program seems to excel at desktop publishing, presentations and newsletters. It also can be used effectively to put together your next best selling novel. Once you've written the content, you can design cover pages, manage content, insert images, and create page layouts.
There you are. Take a look at these programs if they are "up your alley". I'm sure you will not be disapointed.
Good Luck in your writing and web site promotion efforts.
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John Lombaerde
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