NOTICE

Access to Vicki’s Private Website, which is where the Writers’ Library is located, requires a User ID and Password.   (Sorry, the open forum didn’t work.)  To get access go to the Writers’ Library Page on this public site.

To apply for an ID and password, click APPLICATION

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HISTORY

Vicki started this library as part of her annual “self-improvement” program.  Her goal that year was “to try to do good for goodness’ sake” to help other writers, expecting nothing in return.   At the end of the year, those on her subscriber’s list asked her continue and so she has, though for practical reasons she no longer posts every day.  (She does still respond daily to her Writers’ Zone (formerly Aids4Writers) group’s private questions.  She also still responds to urgent messages as soon as she sees them.)

These articles, written by Vicki, have been published in various magazines, newsletters, etc.  Some are handouts from her workshops, seminars, lectures, and creative writing classes.  Some were written specifically for her Writers’ Zone (formerly Aids4Writers) group and some are blog posts where she’s been asked for and has given reprint permissions.

Library contents are reader driven.  Readers of her blog, Writers’ Zone (formerly Aids4Writers) subscribers, and speakers’ requests accepted determine what goes into the library. 

Private Site Access

Writers’ Zone (formerly Aids4Writers) is a free online subscriber's list where a writer, editor, or agent emails Vicki a question about the craft or business of writing or about living as a writer, and she responds privately.  Those needing a response quickly should put "URGENT" in the subject line. 

While Vicki is not foolish enough to believe she knows it all, she has learned a lot since she began writing in 1987, and she gladly shares what she can.

After many years, Vicki no longer posts daily or archives questions and answers.  The yahoogroups list exists for the purpose of taking private questions--only she receives and responds privately to them--and for posting her writing articles, lectures and seminar notes as well as her newsletters, which include material of interest to writers.  Members of Writers’ Zone may email Vicki questions at any time.  She personally responds to questions posed.

Click to subscribe via email:    Writers’ Zone 

200902WritersZoneNewsletter.pdf

2008 12 Writers Zone News.pdf

THE RULES

Anyone is welcome to use the library.  In doing so, you agree to respect these rules:

1.  COPYRIGHT.  All articles are copyrighted and the copyright is reserved.

2.  PRINT REPRINT PERMISSIONS.  Vicki welcomes printed publication reprints with her written permission.   Email here for permission.

1. 1. ONLINE REPRINT PERMISSIONS.  You’re welcome to direct others to this website.  (No objectionable sites/material, please.  Many students and young adults participate in Vicki’s writing programs. She insists on a constructive, positive and appropriate environment.) 
   

2. 2. LINK NOTIFICATION.    The library is on a private site so you cannot link to it.  You can link to this Writers’ Library page (where one applies for usage privileges).
   

1. 1. NO article may be copied and/or reproduced, saved or sold, and no fees of any nature may be assessed to anyone for reading.  If in doubt, email for clarification on policy here.
   

6.  REPORT ABUSE.  Please report any abuse of these rules you note here.

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