Characters In A Romance Novel
Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to know who your characters will be. Minimally, you would want two major characters, the hero and the heroine. They will interact mostly with each other throughout the novel. How they interact with each other will determine the outcome of the... Read More
Grow Your Ideas Without Letting Words Grow Like Weeds
Q: How do I expand on an idea without getting too wordy?A. Before you begin counting words, focus on holding the reader's interest.(1) Writing as fast as possible, write up your idea, in expanded form, as if you were writing an email to a good friend. Don't edit or censor... Read More
The Spectre Hound
And a dreadful thing from the cliff did spring, and its wild bark thrill'd around, His eyes had the glow of the fires below, 'twas the form of the spectre houndOne of the most chilling omens of death in English folklore is the large, spectral demon dog called Black Shuck.... Read More
Focusing Your Reading and Finding Ideas
Many experts recommend reading as a way to get ideas, but usually do not offer more specific suggestions, such as pinpointing and identifying areas that you can select from and write about. From my own experience, I know how frustrating this can be. I took endless notes and saved countless... Read More
Comma Usage Made Simple
Don't they drive you nuts?You can visit all the rules of style you want, and you can read all the books and articles you want. You'll still be confused. You'll see inconsistency. You'll see experts who don't agree with each other. And, you'll pull out your hair. Unless you're me,... Read More
What Is The Single Worst Mistake Most People Make When Writing Classified Ads?
All sales begin with some form of advertising whether it's word of mouth or printed media or even electronic. To build sales, this advertising must be seen or heard by potential buyers. It must cause them to also react to the advertising in a positive some way. Your success or... Read More
8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work." -Stephen KingEver wonder what the hands of fate will deal you in the way of success as a writer? Or why some individuals reap the rewards of literary recognition,... Read More
7 Secrets For Beating Writers Block
Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block". It is a well-known phenomenon that just about everyone has faced at one point in their lives.I used to suffer from writer's block, big time! Thus, I know through personal anguish and suffering, that it is definitely not a pleasant... Read More
Review of A Classic: Finneys Invasion of The Body Snatchers
To keep it simple and basic: Jack Finney's Invasion of The Body Snatchers succeeds first and foremost because it's a great story. If there was nothing else to be said about it, just that it's a great story, that should be more than enough to keep it on the bookshelves... Read More
A Freelancers Journey, Part One
Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer. The phrase my family uses to describe me is "not a nine-to-five-er." That said, nine-to-five does carry some not-so-romantic but comforting benefits. Health insurance. Travel reimbursement. Gas mileage. A regular paycheck.But alas, I'm the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs, and... Read More
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Trying Too Hard
If you dread the thought of writing, if you fear... Read More
Book Publishing Contracts For Writers: What Should I Look Out For?
Dave, I just got a contract for a book... Read More
For Beginners: Ten Ways To Prepare To Get Published
(Skip directly to ten for the fastest shortcut!)Like any field,... Read More
Write Again! - The Art Of The Written Letter
Remember the days when we wrote with pen and paper?... Read More
Making Money from Freelance Writing
Making Money from Freelance WritingIt's the question that every aspiring... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook Fast
Want to write your book? But, need a blueprint on... Read More
On Giving and Receiving Feedback
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
Making Freelance Writing Niche Types Fit: A Few Niche Types by Definition and Description
Our Freelance Writing Needs DefinedWe must make freelance niche types... Read More
Imagine The Imagination
Imagine a three hundred page book was in the author's... Read More
7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends
Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target... Read More
Top 10 Tips to Complete a Creative Writing Project Without Losing Your Creativity
Have you ever started a creative writing project with great... Read More
Create the Writing Life You Want
Ah, writing. For those of us who love to play... Read More
Becoming the Total Package
Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More
Dont Make This Huge Writing Mistake!
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
Rules for Getting the Story Down
1. Write it fast, fix it later.2. Commit to writing... Read More
Writing Is Not Life-threatening
Some writers complain that writing is arduous work requiring long... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More
Sharpen Your Writing With Structure
At some point, every serious writer is forced to sit... Read More
3 Tips to Achieve Your Writing Goals
1. Make your goals achievable.By achievable, we mean realistic and... Read More
How to Relax Your Writing
Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of... Read More
Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child
|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about... Read More
Grow Your Ideas Without Letting Words Grow Like Weeds
Q: How do I expand on an idea without getting... Read More
Dont Forget That Manual!
No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More
How to Get Free Publicity in In-flight Magazines
If you're targeting an educated, more affluent audience with your... Read More
Writers Block is No Longer a Problem
"If you're like me, than I'm sure you're pretty familiar... Read More
When Getting Stuck Goes Amuck
Many of us have always wanted to write. We have... Read More
Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 4 of 6
LATER, LATTERLater means afterwards; latter is the second of two... Read More
Sell More Books With a Powerful Back Cover
Did you know that your back cover information is, after... Read More
Writing and Self-examination
Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part... Read More
A Mode of Transportation
Great writing transports one vicariously to realms that the reader... Read More
Become the Writer You Always Dreamed of Being
So you want to be a writer, except you don't... Read More
Be Your Own Literary Agent and Get Published
So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to... Read More
Turbo Charge Your Career! Write And Produce Your Own Stage Play!
Have you ever wondered how you can adapt your screenplay... Read More
Writing Helpful Help ? A Minimalism Checklist
User documentation is all too often written by programmers for... Read More
Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or How I Sifted Through the Muck and Found My Way)
So, the decision is final. I am a writer.Actually, I... Read More
Business Writing Tip: Question & Answer Format
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
Why Should You Use Worksheets For Proofreading?
Proofreading worksheets are a great tool to help individuals open... Read More
Know your Audience Before you Write Your Book or Web Site
If you want happy customers to use your service or... Read More
Writing Is Not Life-threatening
Some writers complain that writing is arduous work requiring long... Read More
The One-Plot Wonder
Back in the mid to late 1980s I was a... Read More
Writers can Grow to be Comfortable with Criticism
On my first newspaper assignment as a critic, I was... Read More
Childrens Stories - The Essentials
There is no specific formula for children's fiction. There are,... Read More
The Importance of Writing Clearly for Business
Creating written documents reveals so much about you and your... Read More
Spiritual Journaling
Whether you keep a separate spiritual journal or just want... Read More
How NOT to Get a Freelance Writing Job
In the business of freelance writing, it's not enough to... Read More
10 Tips on Writing Effective Dialogue
1. Become an EavesdropperListen carefully to the way people REALLY... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Mind Mapping Your Journal Entries
Clustering, also called Mind Mapping, is a great way to... Read More
Writing Without Style
Style manuals are all well and good, and in fact,... Read More
Interview with Suspense Author Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
8 Great Journaling Tips
Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself... Read More
An Inside Look at Proofreading
This is the ideal topic for us all to think... Read More
The Work Flow Cycle of the Editorial Industry
As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the... Read More
Writing About Writing
What am I going to write about?Which topic is the... Read More
How To Publish Your Own Newsletter
With the expansion and diversion of businesses, manufacturers, and even... Read More
Every Result is an Asset
Not long ago, I went to an Internet Marketing Seminar.... Read More
71 Ways For A Writer To Make Money
There are so many ways for writers to make good... Read More
Planning Time To Write
In his book, "Achieving Financial Independence as a Freelance Writer,"... Read More
8 Quick Tips on Creating Vivid, Memorable Characters
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?Whichever theme you choose, all the elements,... Read More
Suspense Novels Made Easy
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense... Read More
Extreme Research: 10 Snappy Rules For Success
So you want to learn to research well, and not... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
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