Listings of ideas to help you write.
This content is taken from several places. It is a means to an end of trying to find via searches over and over again the same material. Most of the quotes etc are taken and reference hyperlink is attached.
Contests to enter
60 Writing Contests in January 2020 - No entry fees
30 Traditional Publishers Accepting Submissions - No agent required
12 Paying Markets for Mystery and Crime Stories
Five Major Book Publishers Always Open To Submissions
The Top 20 Publishers for New Authors
30 Traditional Publishers Accepting Submissions - No agent required
https://winningwriters.com/the-best-free-literary-contests
https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/
Tools and other items to help.
https://prowritingaid.com/en/Analysis/WebEditor/Go#_=_
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/82484/replace-word-very-one-these-128-modifiers
https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-31-finding-focus-in-your-writing
https://thestartingidea.com/content-creation-tools/
the list below comes from thestartingideas.com
1. GRAMMARLY https://www.grammarly.com/
2. HUBSPOT Just enter 5 nouns and generate multiple blog topics from it.
3. ZENPEN A simple writing tool which is aimed at removing all distractions and simply start the process of content creation.
4. PORTENT Just enter a subject and this classic tool will give you blog title ideas.
5. TITLE GENERATOR A tool similar to Portent.
9. AUTO TEXT EXPANDER Save yourself from typing extra keystrokes with this tool. https://thestartingidea.com/content-creation-tools/
10. SLIDESHARE Create and store your slideshows on LinkedIn’s SlideShare. 11. SCREENCASIFY Create video content which demonstrates processes using this free tool. https://www.screencastify.com/
12. LUMEN5 Create full length video content with text, music and stock footage by just entering your blog URL.
13. BLANKPAGE A simple writing app.
14. FREE SUMMARIZER A free tool to summarize and proofread your text.
15. KNOWN Use it to collaborate and create large community sites.
https://www.creativebloq.com/design/online-collaboration-tools-912855
Advise from Ben Franklin
Take good writing and jot short notes for each sentence.
Put the notes aside and come back in a few days.
Try to “rewrite” the piece using only the notes (and in your own words).
Compare with the original and correct your faults.