Who wants to write for Write for Your Life?

31 March 2010

If you’re a regular reader of Write for Your Life or if you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that an update to the site has been on its way for a while. Well that update is almost upon us.

I’m not going to put an exact time on it, because I know how these things can have their unexpected twists and turns (like most good narratives), but if you pop back in two or three weeks time things might look a little different around these parts.

While the visual change will be dramatic – and very beautiful in an illustrated monster kind of a way – there’s a bit more to it than that.

Tell me more, tell me more!

In many ways, Write for Your Life will carry on as it always has. We won’t be posting every day of the week or unless we’ve got something we think you ought to read. Or see. Or listen to.

And if those clues aren’t enough, the following bulleted list should give you an idea of what you’ll find on the all-new Write for Your Life:

awesome articles that offer practical advice and insightful opinions on writing
a regular podcast featuring writing chat, fab features and, hopefully, your contributions
video tutorials to help you get more from your writing software and web applications.

Though we may stray from those three areas occasionally, they will be the main focus of the site. I want to make sure that the content on Write for Your Life is good quality, well written and fun to read/listen to/watch.

And I’d very much like it if you were to help me.

Write for Write for Your Life

While I’ve concentrated on my novel over the last few months, I’ve had some great guest authors on hand to keep the content coming at Write for Your Life. It’s been great to hear other voices with different experience and knowledge.

As the site evolves (see above!), I’d like to keep those voices coming. I’ll provide more detail on a dedicated page when Write for Your Life relaunches, but I’m essentially looking for articles that offer one of two things (or both of course):

practical, tangible advice that writers can take away and act on
thoughtful, insightful opinions on or approaches to writing based on real experience.

What I don’t want is yet another list of ways to overcome writer’s block (it’s a myth, by the way). Also, please avoid news-based articles. Proper sites, like The Guardian, have got all that stuff covered pretty well.

Anyway, if you think that you might be sitting on something (ouch!) that fits the bill, feel free to get in touch with your idea.

Isn’t it time you started selling stuff?

Well, thanks for asking, you’re probably right. My Post-it note guide to planning and writing a novel is still in the pipeline, but I’m currently using it to, well, plan and write a novel.

Apart from some early dabbling, Write for Your Life hasn’t had adverts plastered all over the place, and that’s not going to change. We are, however, on the look out for someone or some company to sponsor our podcast and video tutorials. Basically to help cover the cost of hosting and equipment.

Again, I’ll talk more about this when we relaunch, but my rule is that it has to be a site or product that I’d happily recommend myself. If you think you might be interested, please do get in touch now and we’ll have a chit chat about it.

Finally, we’re planning to launch our very own script reading service, offering professional, informed feedback on your manuscript. Once again, more information at a later date.

Is that it?

Well yes, I think so. Apart from to point you towards one last preview of the upcoming redesign and to ask you to share your thoughts on all of the above in the comments section below.

I’d also like to offer a cyber-high-five to everyone who has left a comment before or sent a message of support for Write for Your Life via email.

We’re not one of the big hitters and we’re not out to make a fortune from blogging (see above!). We don’t even tell you when a new post is coming.

But despite that, Write for Your Life has grown to almost 750 subscribers and that makes me pleased as punch.

Much love and rhubarb. Thank you.

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