Chapter 1 Page 1

Chapter 1 Page 1 is about my attempts to write fiction and screenplays. I have written non-fiction and manuals for software products for 30 years. You can find out about the books and tools that I use to help me. My name is Mike Dodds. I’m a technical writer based near Edinburgh, Scotland.

Later I’ll include some of my writing to show how I’m getting on.

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What’s here:

• Books for Writers: Learn about books and courses that have taught me how to write fiction, including Nick Daws Write any Book in 28 days and James Lamberg’s Movie in a Month.
• Software for Writers: Learn about software I use every day to help me with my writing, including Book Backup and StyleWriter.
• Writing Tips: Read articles on writing by some leading creative writing teachers, including 10 Tips for Better Writing, 10 Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Novel, and 20 Ways To Keep Your Writing Inspiration And Creativity High.

I am starting a new page with simple exercises for creative writing that will help free your creativity and find inspiration. Each week I’ll add a new exercise.

I’ve been writing articles on Squidoo. If you don’t already know about Squidoo it’s an article publishing site that provides way for you to raise a little money from your writing. You can decide whether to keep the money, or donate some or all of it to charity. Have a look at:

• http://www.squidoo.com/inspiration-for-writers
• http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-screen-write