7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper.When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, "What am I going to write?" A few minutes later, it becomes, "Oh my goodness, I can't think of anything to write!"... Read More
Bird by Bird
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by marketing. First, there's so much to learn: What works? What's a waste of your time? Where should you invest your energy and money?Then you have to prioritize: Where should you start? What's the ONE THING that, if you don't do anything else for a... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs amongst us would agree that we love having a clean, organised house. It looks more inviting. It's easy to find what you want, when you want it. If only it didn't take so much time to get it that way!If... Read More
Increase Your Web Traffic By Using Keyword Articles
If you have an online home based business you know that routing traffic to your web page is incredibly important. Not only in order to make sales and increase revenues but to continue your business. However, you probably have realized that getting your web page noticed and getting a high... Read More
Do You Know What A Plot Is?
Creative Writing Tips ?What a plot is and what a story is can be sometimes confusing. If you think they are the same? They are not. A plot is the outline of your story. The story is everything included.I will illustrate the difference by asking you to visualize two pictures?1.... Read More
Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on your writing and on you. Whether you are writing a cover letter for a job, a business proposal, or an application essay for graduate school, using words poorly can result in negative feedback. One could find entire books regarding word... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook Fast
Want to write your book? But, need a blueprint on why it will help your profits and brand your business? Need to know each step so you can delegate it to an assistant or do it yourself in just an hour a day for less than a month?Each chapter within... Read More
Five Common Errors to Correct Before Submitting a Letter or Report
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always a good idea to carefully check documents such as letter, reports, and proposals before submitting them. Below are five of the most common errors.1. The document isn't tailored for its audience. For example, a proposal does not speak to a... Read More
Freewriting: A Strategy That Will Bring Your Writing To Life
Freewriting is a release from the prison of rules. It allows the fastest and deepest improvements to a writer's creative process. Freewriting shows writers how to overcome past resistance challenges. Either in writing, control, or other fears. It returns the power of free thought. It also renews the energy flow... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Value of Structure
Structure in the form of frameworks, work processes and goals enhances creative output:a) Short term goals (incremental productivity) produce more output than a "do your best" approach. Writing four pages a day completes a words-on-paper first draft screenplay in one month. A "do your best" or "waiting for inspiration" approach... Read More
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Get Creative In The Great Outdoors
Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in... Read More
Story Structure - Final Conflict
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
5 Easy Steps To Writing Your Appealing Letter
You must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you... Read More
A Few Keys to Writing Effective Dialogue
Every writer expends a great deal of creative energy developing... Read More
The Work Flow Cycle of the Editorial Industry
As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the... Read More
The Dreaded Daily Word Count
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
How Are You Plotting?
Creative Writing Tips ?Writing is a creative process and how... Read More
Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child
|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about... Read More
That Cute Lil Ol Apostrophe
Have you ever had a student write to tell you... Read More
Write Possibilities
We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We... Read More
Sick of the Traditional Publishing Path?
A book coaching client recently emailed me that she was... Read More
Gut Check: Quitting Your Full-time Job for Your Freelance Career
It's 6:00 p.m. You're dead tired, but instead of an... Read More
Writing Tips for your Journey
Tips for your writing journeySo, you'd like to be a... Read More
Top Ten Tips (Part 1)
The following rules are essential if you want people to... Read More
From Book Notes to Book Reports
Writing papers and book reports has long been the bane... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions from Writers
1. What Is A Premise?A premise is the point you... 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
Writing With Power: 5 Snappy Rules For Success
Almost everyone could profit from enhancing their writing skills. From... Read More
A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
Important Points of Fiction
Fiction manuscripts receive feedback that addresses and scores:· The theme... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... 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
Dialogue Tags - A Study in Common Errors
Verb and SubjectIncorrect:"I bet you two had a fine time,"... Read More
Top Ten Writing Mistakes Made By New Childrens Writers
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... 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
A Writers Tools
William Faulkner, the great Mississippi writer, said, "The tools I... Read More
Print-On-Demand: A Definition and a Comparison
The purpose of this article is to consider Print-On-Demand publishing... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
Reasons for Recording Your Life Story
1. No one else will do it for you.2. No... Read More
COULD YOU (not) REPEAT THAT PLEASE?
I recently read a book where everything was akimbo. Arms... Read More
Memoir Writing Help, Memoir Writing Ideas
You might not need any memoir writing help, per se,... Read More
Ten Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Novel
1. Set aside a time to write and keep it... Read More
Who Said That? Making Dialogue Crystal Clear
Recently, I was hunting for a book that would simply... Read More
Ten Tips To Get Started Writing Your Book
You are far more likely to successfully write and publish... Read More
Formats for Writing Life Narratives
Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More
Writing and Self-examination
Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part... Read More
The Hard Facts About Editing
Whether you're interviewing for a new job, trying to woo... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Value of Structure
Structure in the form of frameworks, work processes and goals... Read More
How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing
This article is to help identify which style, technique or... Read More
Writing Internal Newsletters: How to Build Your Network and Your Reputation
To help build your profile and reputation within a large... Read More
Authors-Stop Expensive Mistakes Before you Spend on Professional Services
So many clients come to me as a book or... Read More
Writing from Home: It Can Be Great and Not-So-Great for Mothers
I went to school to be a teacher. In fact,... Read More
Kick-Start your Juices
Listen, consider this scenario.You have a deadline to honour. Time... Read More
Write For Yourself First
It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More
Save Time When You Write
I'm in the process of moving from one computer to... Read More
Idea-Mining for Writers, 102
As many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
Be A Savvy Writer: Go Where The Business Is
If you're a writer, you're in business. It doesn't matter... Read More
How To Publish Your Own Newsletter
With the expansion and diversion of businesses, manufacturers, and even... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
Your Words Will Determine Your Business!
Be careful when you write.Words you use, sentences you phrase... Read More
Writing Good Dialogue.
There's nothing that kills a scene like hackneyed dialogue. Just... Read More
Writing Without Style
Style manuals are all well and good, and in fact,... Read More
Building a Character Wall
For any great novelist, defining your cast of intriguing characters... Read More
How To Write Cover Letters That Work
Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the... Read More
Writing With Power: 5 Snappy Rules For Success
Almost everyone could profit from enhancing their writing skills. From... Read More
A Series of Articles on Autobiography
ESSAYS ON AUTOBIOGRAPHY: NUMBER 1Preamble:Nearly seven years ago I wrote... Read More
Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
List-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used... Read More
How to Catch the Writing Bug
----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute,... Read More
Which Comes First - Short Story Or Novel?
A writer writes. Bet you've heard that one... Read More
How To Write to a Word Count
You've finished your story, and you're pretty happy with it.... Read More
Using Metaphor Effectively
We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for... Read More
A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
Beginners Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer
Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Incremental Productivity
When attempting to understand Creativity and Innovation, it pays to... Read More
Increase Your Chances Of Winning Writing Contests
Winning writing contests can provide several advantages to writers. For... Read More
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