Speak Without Interruption has been a godsend. Bob, take a bow. No, perhaps take two bows. Not only did your creation create a forum for writers to post essays, poems, commentary, etc but we can also share information about other resources.
I usually allocate 85% of my writing time to novels rather than commentary so my posts here and to my blog have been disappointingly inconsistent. If you share my focus on larger writing projects you might be interested in submitting work to authonomy.com. Also, if you are interested in the work of up and coming writers this site offers an unprecedented exposure to new talent and new ideas.
It is run by Harper/Collins Publishing and anyone can join. There are no dues. If you’re a writer with a project of at least 10,000 words you can upload the content for feedback and support. Or, if you are a lover of good writing you can read and offer feedback and support.
Each month Harper/Collins assigns a panel of editors the job of reviewing the five highest ranked books for publishing consideration. A really cool consept.
My first novel “The Red Warrior” is now uploaded and I am energized by the welcome and support the current membership has shown. Very similar to the writers at Speak Without Interruption.
I hope you all taste this site, the flavor is very like what we have enjoyed because of Bob’s vision and initiative.
Thank you very much for your words; however, all I did was open a forum for writers – all the praise should go to them as they took a big chance on an unknown – a really unknown!
If this site will further their literary goals then I am very much in favor of it.