Screenwriting and Screenwriters ? beyond Syd Field
Without denigrating the work and contribution of Syd Field to the art of screenwriting, it is about time many screenwriters moved on.Syd Field gave us the plot point - a clearer definition of what was previously known as the "twist" - as well as other concepts such as the "pinch"... Read More
Writers Block is No Longer a Problem
"If you're like me, than I'm sure you're pretty familiar with the well-known writer's block.From time to time, when you have to start writing something, be it an article, an ebook, or just a letter, there is that moment when you just stare at the blank sheet of paper (or... Read More
Writing Press Releases That Get Noticed
Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to your site (ezine advertising, and search engine submitting, to name a couple) one method seems to be forgotten about by many new Internet marketers. That method is writing press releases.Press releases are a way to get your business exposed to... Read More
Inspiring the Poet in You!
Poems. Just the mention of them makes me smile. Why? Simple. I delight in writing and reading poetry.Some tend to think that to be a poet is not easy and that it must be those deep thinkers who can write poems.Actually all of us can be poets if we have... Read More
Writing Your Best-Selling Non-Fiction Book Title
Your struggling to sell just a few copies of your book, ebook, report or other information-based product each month?Are you stumped by the lack of response you are getting?You are positive people want your information, yet no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to tap into the flood... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be the best around and would have you believe that no one else knows as much or can teach you as quickly and thoroughly as they can. It would seem that they erroneously assume that by admiring someone else's teachings they... Read More
Generating Nonfiction Book Titles Without a Hassle
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction book can be a hassle sometimes. You first have to brainstorm a few titles, and if the results aren't to your liking, you are practically forced to brainstorm more possible titles --- or do you?One way to shorten this process... Read More
Keeping a Love Journal
Do you love someone very deeply? A spouse, son, daughter, or maybe a group of people. February 14 is Valentineâ??s Day. This unofficial holiday is a day card companies started to increase their business and has evolved into more over the years. It is a day of reflection, a day... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer. It was a decision bitterly opposed by his parents, partly because Brazil at that time was under a military junta that persecuted writers and intellectuals.Coelho's rebellious behaviour... Read More
How to Catch the Writing Bug
----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website,offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as longas no changes are made and the byline, copyright, and theresource box below is included. ---------------------------------------------------------- How to Catch the Writing Bug By Stephen... Read More
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First Priority
No matter what you are writing, the first priority is... Read More
How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles
Want to write a how-to article but can't come up... Read More
The Magic of Layout in Your Story
"The Magic of Layout..."???Okay... "magic" might seem a bit over... Read More
Revising Your Manuscript: Fourteen Questions to Ask Yourself
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes
Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're... Read More
Six Tips for Creating More Lifelike Story Characters
Working on my first humorous novel, I started with a... Read More
How to Write a Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the... Read More
Baby Boomers and Booklets ? Share and Share Alike
As one of those fabulous Baby Boomers, you now own... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write Like a Pro Checklist
Sure you can write, but can you write crisp, compelling... Read More
Mixing and Mingling: The Door to Publication?
Mixing and mingling with industry professionals is an opportunity that... Read More
When I Run Out of Ideas
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
Ten Quick Tips for Inexperienced Writers
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is... Read More
Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter
Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and... Read More
Turbo-Charging Your Writing Career - 6 High-Yield Strategies
Hands up all those who'd like to have a successful... Read More
Create the Writing Life You Want
Ah, writing. For those of us who love to play... Read More
Recipe for a Style Guide
Wired Online has recently announced its plans to drop capitalization... Read More
Plotting By Personality - Work With Your Natural Instincts
What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way... Read More
Nonfiction Idea Generators
The hardest part of nonfiction writing is finding a subject... Read More
What is Screenwriting?
Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... Read More
Three 30 Day Journaling Ideas
Here are 3 journaling or diary ideas that can contribute... Read More
Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon... Read More
Amazing Ways Writing Articles Can Improve Your Business
How to get a lot of traffic to your website... Read More
Interview with Suspense Author Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
8 Reasons Why A Freelance Writer Should Use the Internet
What a wonderful resource the Internet is!Students find information to... Read More
Have You Tested Your Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?Our plotting stage is our testing area.Everything... Read More
Memories Dont Fade Like Hair Does: Memoir Writing Help for You, Our Elders, to Tell Your Story
~~~Old age, to the unlearned, is winter; to the learned,... Read More
How to Write Bad Poetry
So you've decided to crown yourself with a title that... Read More
Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on... Read More
How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 2)
Part 1 of this article discussed the experience you need... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Good Ideas for Stories
The principle for writing good screenplays begins with good idea... Read More
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... Read More
How NOT to Get a Freelance Writing Job
In the business of freelance writing, it's not enough to... Read More
Save Time When You Write
I'm in the process of moving from one computer to... Read More
Write A Better Newsletter!
You've decided to write your very own Newsletter to promote... Read More
How I Became a Syndicated Columnist -- And You Can Too!
Real Estate has "Location, location, location," and writing has "Clips,... Read More
Focusing Your Reading and Finding Ideas
Many experts recommend reading as a way to get ideas,... Read More
Which Comes First - Short Story Or Novel?
A writer writes. Bet you've heard that one... Read More
The Heart of the Delay: Harnessing The Wisdom of Procrastination (AKA Writers Block)
I am sure that at in some era, at some... Read More
Making The Time To Write That Novel
Finding the time to write a novel is one of... Read More
Editing
EditingExpect, allow, and accept that every first draft will represent... Read More
Revising Your Manuscript: Fourteen Questions to Ask Yourself
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
Money Trails for Writers
I'm willing to bet that quite a number of you... Read More
Print-On-Demand: A Definition and a Comparison
The purpose of this article is to consider Print-On-Demand publishing... Read More
Write Strategy: Think, Believe, Attack
Think of writing like karate...it's about DISCIPLINE.Writing, like other forms... Read More
Dont Rely on Your Spellchecker - or - The Importance of Good Proof Reading
Weather posting a page to your Website, writing a letter... Read More
Advice for New Writers
With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More
Increase Your Chances Of Winning Writing Contests
Winning writing contests can provide several advantages to writers. For... Read More
Whats in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters
So you've got your plot outlined, a title lined up... Read More
Writing Styles for Fiction: Which Voice to Use
I recently set up a website to promote a new... Read More
Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter
Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and... Read More
Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet
To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can... Read More
8 Advantages to Writing a Book as an Entrepreneur
As an aspiring or an established entrepreneur, you are an... Read More
How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Write Possibilities
We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We... Read More
Memoir Writing Help, Memoir Writing Ideas
You might not need any memoir writing help, per se,... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 6 of 6
SALE, SAIL Sale is either offering something for purchase... Read More
Web Writing: Create Writing Flow With Four Uncommon Connectors
Connectors -- conjunctions, punctuation, and transitional phrases -- allow readers... Read More
Writing For the Joy of It
As a child, I loved to write. I can't remember... Read More
Starting a Local Writers Group
My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More
Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?Whichever theme you choose, all the elements,... Read More
New York Code Orange Jaisini New Art Series
The creativity of Jaisini is not designed to be preaching... Read More
8 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer,... Read More
Interview with Suspense Author Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
Writing Query Letters
A QUERY LETTER is written to an editor or agent... Read More
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