http://hints.hopcott.net Hints for writing online short stories from Rob Hopcott Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:51:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are battling with writers block or would just like to reach out to a few like minded author or writers, why not pop over and get acquainted with Daphne Major at Wordsicle where you will find an online writers circle with writing exercises, comment, chat and all sorts ... http://hints.hopcott.net/2007/05/battling-with-writers-block-try-wordsicle-an-online-writers-circle-with-writing-exercises-and-more/ Podcasting is a great way to find new readers for your free online short stories because it reaches out to people who like stories to be read to them. I've just started to pod cast with my short pod-cast Christmas story Three Christmas Lovers. If you are an author looking into ... http://hints.hopcott.net/2007/01/podcasting-is-a-great-way-to-find-new-readers-for-your-free-online-short-stories/ Everybody has a story in them - without doubt. But if you want the reader to read on past the first paragraph you need to grab them by the scruff of their necks, intrigue and entice them into reading more. If you want them to remember your story, they must go ... http://hints.hopcott.net/2006/11/hints-for-writing-online-short-stories-1000s-will-want-to-read-2/