About
BECOMING A WRITER — SERIOUSLY
In gestation for over a year, this blog was launched the first week of January 2007. To avoid overload on vistors & subscribers, major posts will be uploaded only once or twice a week, along with whatever tidbits about tools and trade secrets for writers come to light. Emphasis will be on detailed descriptions of HOW writers can utilize available TOOLS to best advantage. Over time, the blog will also provide an overview of the various pieces comprising the BUSINESS side of writing. Our aim is to become an indispensible resource & reference on the web for writers.
THOMAS B. COLVIN
The creator of this blog, Thomas B. Colvin, brings years of experience to this task. While he has been writing virtually all of his life, he has also served as a teacher of English and History, as well as a professional trainer teaching communication and management skills. As Information Officer at the Asian Development Bank, he organized VIP briefings for Heads of State and Royalty in a multi-media briefing theater designed under his direction.
Besides maintaining this blog and its related publications, Tom currently writes feature articles about travel, music, food and cultural history. His major project, however, is a history of the Balmis Expedition of 1803-1807, which carried the newly discovered smallpox vaccine throughout the Spanish Colonies.
Tom splits his time between residences in Mexico and the Philippines, as well as professional trips back to the US.
For more information, visit his website at:
Work Samples and Resume at:
www.mediabistro.com/ThomasColvin
EMAIL:Â tomcolvin at gmail.com
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Tom; I expected a Volkswagon and found a Mercedes. This is excellent. It tempts me to look at other blogs (most of which remind me of drunken bar-room conversations with unfriendly people).
Jim
Tom, I have to agree with Jim. This is a wonderful resource for writers of our time, many of whom are easily overwhelmed by the speed with which the internet and tools relevant to writing change. Or would that be “upgrade?” Also, Jim’s comment on blogs brought a much appreciated smile. Thanks to both of you. Martie