Hi Everybody,
Well, here’s the last installment for the Web for Writers – 101 Series.

I’ve gathered all Thomas’ tips and Words of Wisdom from the first six posts and placed them here for your information.

Enjoy!

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-7

Best wishes and happy writing!

Rita Lorraine

You know,

there comes a point in every writer’s life when it’s time to float that basket. What I mean is, if you’ve written your story, edited it, tweaked it, listened to your critique buddies’ advice, edited again, prayed, battled depression that it might never sell, battled insomnia because you know it’s time to send it out…if you’ve finished the thing, it’s time for that baby to go!

Are you with me?  Then read more here:

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/float-that-basket

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody,
Well, we’re in the wrap-up stage. Thomas has taken us through the very technical world of setting up a simple website so we can have a great “web presence.”

Now we’re down to the last couple of questions: How long it should take for someone to build your site, and where to find great examples.

Enjoy!

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-6

Best wishes and happy writing!

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody,
As you probably know, there has been much debate in recent months about diversity and multicultural representation in the publishing industry. The book cover for Liar, by Justine Larbalestier, was the focus of that debate not so long ago.

As you also probably know, the MC (main character) in Liar is a dark-skinned female with nappy hair worn close to her head, and with features that make her look rather boyish. However, Bloomsbury’s first choice for a cover model to portray the MC was a white girl.

Read more here:

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/people-of-color-and-the-publishing-industry

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody,
Hope you’ve been enjoying our Website for Writers – 101 series. Today we’re at the point “where the rubber meets the road.” What I mean is, it’s time to talk about money. Just how much does a decent website cost?

Read on to find out!

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-5

Best wishes and happy writing!

Rita Lorraine

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I would drop a line and explain some of the publishing terms and abbreviations you may see when you are conversing with writers, editors or publishers.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, however, it is important that you’re familiar with these words. I’ll add to it whenever the occasion arises.

Here goes (By the way, you’ll find out soon enough that this is in no particular order…so spare me a little folly):

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/know-your-vocabulary

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody,
If you remember, last time we talked about how to decide on a color scheme for your website. This time, we’ll tackle finding a good “do-it-yourself” web design program.

Click here to read all about it!

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-4

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody,
I just had to share this wonderful post with you. Did you know that editors have their own secret language? They do, and if you don’t know it, the things you say when you’re trying to get published may make you sound like a stark-raving lunatic!

Don’t miss this helpful and hilarious article by author Kit Whitfield. She calls it:

The Publisher Dating Dictionary.

http://www.kitwhitfield.com/publisherdating.html

Thank you, Kit!

Best wishes and happy reading,

Rita L.

Hi Everybody,

Thanks for sticking with us in this series.

Now that we’ve talked about “getting a web presence,” and why blogging is better than just having a static website, it’s time to discuss:

COLOR ON YOUR WEBSITE!

Read about it here:

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-3

Best wishes and happy writing,

Rita Lorraine

Hi Everybody!

Last time, we talked about “web presence,” choosing a domain name, and the basic functions of a website. Today we’ll discuss what Thomas thinks about blogging as opposed to just setting up a website.

Read all about it here:

http://ritahubbard.com/2009/web-for-writers-101-part-2

Best wishes and happy writing!

Rita L.