Links for 26-02-2007
Toys for writers, futuristic petrol station, sf classics in hindsight, the Flesch test for readability…
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1 – Cure writer’s block with writing toys
“There’s lots of fun little games and gizmos to try out here; anything from creative toys to author’s shrines to specific writing exercises.” Actually, some look more than a little hokey, but some could be quite useful.
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2 – Futuristic BP Gas Station Lands in LA
“We have seen the future of gas stations, and it’s very artistic. Now if only more buildings in Los Angeles looked like this…” That’s … erm … interesting architecture?
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3 – Hey John, I Finished the Ghost Brigades…
“…and I really loved it. I mean really. Loved it. A Lot. What did I like about it, you ask?” Lou Anders’ love letter to Scalzi.
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4 – Twenty Years Ago the Classics Were Different
“…looking back with twenty years of hindsight I’m not sure how many science fiction books I would consider classic.” Via SF Signal.
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5 – Free Programs for Freelancers
“There are lots of free programs out there that actually suit your needs. We freelancers usually don’t have big budgets for software, especially when we’re starting out. Luckily here are some free alternatives…”
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6 – Test the readability of your writing
“The Flesch reading ease test scores your writing based on average words per sentence and syllables per word. The higher the score, the easier the text is to read.”
