MS Word

Microsoft Word for Writing Wranglers

Microsoft Word (MS Word) is a bucking bronco. Writers are like cowboys—we need to learn how to break that bronc into a working partner. Skill in MS Word will save you hours of time and make your writing stand out to agents and editors. A small investment now in learning basic skills will pay huge dividends later, and you’ll have a mostly tamed mount to help you wrangle words.

I’ve developed a handout for a workshop I’ve taught several times, and I’m making the handout available online by clicking on the link below. This is a copyrighted document, so please do not share it without permission.

This material was first taught in the Serious Writer Online forum, Writers Chat, and links can be found on my media page on my author website, at this link: Writers Chat videos.

Remember…sometimes, no matter how diligently you wrangle, MS Word will buck you off and refuse to cooperate. In that situation, take my advice— build a campfire, enjoy the stars, and try again in the morning!

Yee haw!

Rhonda

Microsoft Word Handout

Web Design, Websites

A Winning Writer’s Website

“Fine, Rhonda. Okay. I know I need a writer’s website, and I’ve chosen a web host. I found a design template I like, but how do I know if the site I’m about to create will be effective and attractive?”

Don’t worry, writer friend. I’ve developed a simple rubric to help you evaluate your site according to four criteria: design, function, creativity, and content. The handout also contains hyperlinks to sites you can study for inspiration.

Visit my website at www.dragomirgroup.com, and click on the button “Hack of the Month” to download the rubric.

You’re welcome!

You may also view a live critique of one author’s website on the recorded video of the Writer’s Chat forum presented September 5. Click on the link below.

Rhonda
Writers Chat Website Critique