Publication Road
The journey to having my first novel for children published has been riddled with road blocks and shonky bridges. The good news? At every rickety stage I've picked up tips (and anti-tips) which I'm happy to share with everyone...ReadFor me, this was the easy stage! Aspiring writers need to read... Read More
Writers: Dr. Phil Goes Fishing with Oprah in His Tackle Box, Shouldn?t You?
Dr. Phil's Life Strategies, #1 New York Times Bestseller catches us on page one. His bait? Oprah Winfrey.A fisherman will spend hours throwing out into the lake one of the many trinkets he holds in his trusty tackle box "baiting" his catch-to-be. By trial and error, practice and perfection, the... Read More
Self-examination vs Self-indulgence
Self-examination is brutally honest. Self-indulgence is brutally maudlin.Writing requires the author to be harshly candid about motive, intent, and goal, which, of course, mean self-examination. On the other hand, a lack of sincerity becomes self-indulgence, which is self-pitying.Writers must know why they are writing, their motive. Is it for money,... Read More
The Prologue - When to Use One, How to Write One
What is a prologue? When should you use one? Should you forget about a prologue and simply start at Chapter 1?All too often we pick up a published book and read the prologue, then wonder why it was there at all. It doesn't seem to do anything that Chapter One... Read More
Make Your Mark Upon Humanity
The greatest gift you have to give to yourself and humanity is the book, the song, the poem the artwork or invention that is locked away within your consciousness.All of us have this gift that needs to come out. A one line peace of wisdom written on a napkin from... Read More
Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nikki Giovanni. The names of authors (dead and alive) can go on and on. But I'll let you have first pick!You are in a room with some of your favorite authors. About ten of them. However, you are only allowed... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business, public entity, non-profit organization and/or large corporation that employs more than one editor, you may find that your job description, expected contributions, desired writing style and similar "guidelines" for your position - are subject to change daily/weekly/unpredictably - according to... Read More
Format Each eBook Chapter Before you Write It
Do you have a problem creating a focus in your chapters? Does your writing slip around, leaving a muddy path to the gold--your unique, useful message? Format each chapter in your book. Your consistency, your organized, focused copy will compel your reader to want to read every chapter because they... Read More
Sharpen Your Writing With Structure
At some point, every serious writer is forced to sit down and conclude that there is something seriously wrong with their work. It wanders; it is pretty in some spots and horribly ugly in others. It doesn't always make sense, and is uneven in places. Even though every sentence is... Read More
Five Keys To A Successful Query Letter
Do you know what a query letter is? If so, you are of a rare breed-a writer. Most people don't. I discovered this when I created "Instant Query Letters" software. "What's a queer letter?" they ask. The sad thing-they aren't joking.Query letters are a major part of your life if... Read More
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The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
Creative Writing
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... Read More
The Practice of Writing
Virgil, the great Roman poet, wrote "Practice and thought might... Read More
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Hey Cient, this is Me! Find Your Writing Voice and Sell Yourself
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Generating Nonfiction Book Titles Without a Hassle
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction... Read More
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Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
What Can Go Into A Plot?
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Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon... Read More
Getting Looked Over, Without Getting Overlooked: Writing for Scanners and Skimmers
* Scanning and Skimming Practices *Whether you're writing e-mail messages... Read More
Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
Freelance or Staff
There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages... Read More
Taming The Book Proposal
Taming the Book Proposal: The BasicsOh, that most maddening of... Read More
Write Your Life
Take out a white piece of paper and place it... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio... Read More
Creative Writing Tips - Have You Established Your Main Character At The Start?
In the beginning of your story you have to grab... Read More
Write SMART: How to Create Terrific Writing Goals - And Achieve Them!
Open up your favorite calendar and circle today's date.Why? Because... Read More
If The Viewpoint Character Is A Secondary Character, Have You Established Who He is?
Creative Writing Tips ?I have said above that if a... Read More
You Cant Always Believe What You See On Your Computer Screen
You may not remember this, but in the early days... Read More
Finish Your Book Already!
I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More
Do You Know How To Write English For Global Audiences?
When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English,... Read More
Mumblings
The self-indulgent writer listens only to the mumblings of sycophants,... Read More
Sense of Place
What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a... Read More
Using Metaphor Effectively
We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for... Read More
Under The Leaded Sky in Serbia by dr Mirjana Radovic
When one population in one century survived five wars, two... Read More
Recommendation Letters Demystified
There is a lot of confusion about recommendation letters.Recommendation letters... Read More
The Blank Mind
Many writers stare at the blank page or clean computer... Read More
Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet
To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can... Read More
Top 10 Common English Goofs by Web Authors
In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I... Read More
Does The Title Reflect The Story?
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What Nationally Published Columnist, Cindy Laferle Has To Say About Writing & Journalism
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored... Read More
The Writer and the Web
If your dream is to get published, the chance is... Read More
COULD YOU (not) REPEAT THAT PLEASE?
I recently read a book where everything was akimbo. Arms... Read More
A Writers Tools
William Faulkner, the great Mississippi writer, said, "The tools I... Read More
Suspense Novels Made Easy
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Become an Instant Author by Playing Well with Others
You wrote a tips booklet. Maybe more than one. Oh... Read More
From Book Notes to Book Reports
Writing papers and book reports has long been the bane... Read More
Technical Writing for the Terrified
IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget... Read More
New Authors Publishing Options
All your publishing options are as follows:--Conventional publishing--Vanity or subsidy... Read More
Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 1
If you either want to write a book to help... Read More
How to Catch the Writing Bug
----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute,... Read More
Publication Road
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Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet
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Understanding Editorial Guidelines
Editorial guidelines, also known as writer's guidelines, are the rules... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Incremental Productivity
When attempting to understand Creativity and Innovation, it pays to... Read More
A Quick Guide to ISBNs for Self-Publishers
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a... Read More
Where to Look for Your Next Project when You?re Writing for Profit
When my first book "Starting Your Own Business" was published... Read More
How to Avoid the 11 Biggest Mistakes of First Time Authors
"If you want to change your life," Harry Beckwith wrote... Read More
Imagine The Imagination
Imagine a three hundred page book was in the author's... Read More
Aesop, Abraham Lincoln, and You
May I tell you about a writing technique shared by... Read More
10 Tips To Help You Pack More Power Into Your Business Writing
1. Before you write anything down define not what you... Read More
Celebrating Writing and Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
Critique Groups - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
What do people expect when they join a writing group?The... Read More
How to Create Incredible Characters Easily
Creating incredible characters can be easy if you know of... Read More
Freelance Writing: A Career From Anywhere
An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The... Read More
Does The Title Reflect The Story?
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Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
5 Effective Web Writing Tips
Writing for the web is very different from writing for... Read More
Writer?s Web Resources
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide.... Read More
Pages: Your Book of Life
Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not.... Read More
Writers can Grow to be Comfortable with Criticism
On my first newspaper assignment as a critic, I was... Read More
Have You Completed A Character Questionnaire?
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Are You a Freelance Writer? - Then You Need a Website
As a freelance writer, it is important to present yourself... Read More
An Introduction to Self Publishing Material
Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More
Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on... Read More
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