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Links: In Memory of Grandpa Sidney 2010 Edition

Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 10:05 AM Category: Books, Language, Links, Meryl's Notes Blog, Social Media, Writing 1 comment

My maternal grandfather died on this date in 1987. My favorite memory of him was siting in his living room and listening to him tell a story about his life in Poland before he came to the U.S. in 1925 at age 18.

A little administration. You may know I have game reviews and news happening in this blog, yet separate. If you’re a subscriber, you have different options for subscribing to the content here. Here are the subscriptions:

meryl.net: Includes both meryl’s notes blog (this one) and The Game Zen blog entries.
meryl’s notes blog: Entries from this one only; no games.
The Game Zen: Entries from the games blog.
Bionic Ear Blog: Entries from the deaf blog.

Please vote for your top 25 books on writing.

Brain food…

25 Brainstorming Techniques: Not your usual suggestions [Link: Steve Borgman].
The Writer’s Creed: Short, sensible and simple advice [Link: BubbleCow].
How to Write a Great Query Letter: An Example That Worked
Ten Things Every Journalist Should Know in 2010
Is Freelance Writing More Stable than a 9 to 5: I know I’m lucky because I’m married. Hubs has the corporate job with the benefits while I enjoy the benefits of freelancedom [Link: Lori Widmer].

And for fun because we’re allowed…

Map of the U.S.A.: Texas rocks… but then Hugh MacLeod contradicts himself with Marfa, TX. So if it’s all true… USA sucks?
Why It’s Better to Pretend You Don’t Know Anything about Computers
Helping J: We have a wonderful discussion about some of our favorite movies — many not smash hits that you may have missed.
Say No More: The Banned Words of 2010: Disagree with “teachable moment,” but ready to rid of the rest.
Recipes from a Web Worker Kitchen: Can’t deal with brain food until you fuel up first.
25 Cringeworthy Sites We Love to Hate [Link: Andy Hayes]
Letterheady: Shaun Usher collects real letterheads. I enjoy browsing the collection. He’s also behind Letters of Note.