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
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business processes to revealing our personal history, we all have a natural desire to share our experiences with the world. As a result, bookstore shelves are packed with numerous titles that promise to entertain, enlighten, and educate readers.Perhaps, then, the old... Read More
Create Confidence With Your Writing
Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press release, or editing the sales copy on your website, the end goal is always the same - to influence the thinking, and probably actions, of other human beings. To do that, your writing must instill confidence in a mind that... Read More
Cheap Therapy
I call it cheap therapy. That gushing, near-religious, poured-from-the-body stress release that comes after writing my heart out for hours each day, delivers more balm to my soul than years of psychoanalysis.There were eight of them. Eight family members and friends died in five short years. I was a neophyte... Read More
The Bottomless Notebook
Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and diamonds amidst a pile of rubble.That little notebook is a powerhouse of ideas for every writer: The more you write down bits and pieces of your thoughts and observations, the more you are adding into the well... 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 a Freelancer by Brian S. Konradt of BSK Communications and AssociatesMy samples are self-selling. They gleam behind protective covers in my portfolio and snatch me business. "Wow, I really like this one," says a new client, studying one of my... Read More
8 Tips to Get Publishers to Notice You
If your articles aren't getting published very often, or you just want to increase the chances of them being published, then you will benefit from the tips in this article.1. Article LengthYou should always keep you article 500 to 800 words long. If you can't fit what you want to... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short form, and straight to the point. Its no wonder that they go straight for a computer connected to the internet to find anything from how to grow tomatoes to choosing a web host.As a home business owner, this "information revolution"... Read More
Four Easy Ways to Get a Book Written (Especially If You Dont Like to Write)
Becoming an author is probably a lot easier than you think. It's time to get that book out of your head and onto the printed page. Ready? Boot out your excuses. Here's how to do it.Method One: Think Quality, Not Quantity. To be classified as a book ? as opposed... Read More
Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website
What do you mean, you don't have a website yet? Websites these days aren't just for businesses and people who want to share their obsession with Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the world. These days, websites are one of the most important tools for writers...Why get a writer's website?First of... Read More
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Common Writing Mistakes - Are These Holding You Back From Writing Success?
During the years that I've been teaching writing and participating... Read More
First Priority
No matter what you are writing, the first priority is... Read More
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... Read More
Childrens Stories - The Essentials
There is no specific formula for children's fiction. There are,... Read More
Plotting By Personality - Work With Your Natural Instincts
What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way... Read More
Why Manners Maketh the Freelance Writer
Lately I've been noticing an odd trend amongst the freelance... Read More
A Plan
All writers should use a plan whether written or reflected.... Read More
Five Minute Miracles
FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone a... Read More
7 Steps to Successful Publishing
The decision to publish a book is very exciting! It... Read More
What Nationally Published Columnist, Cindy Laferle Has To Say About Writing & Journalism
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored... Read More
In Your Own Words
More Tips For New Writers (Part I)Explain in your own... Read More
Put a Spin on Your Idea!
Eight or nine times out of ten, picking up and... Read More
10 Things that Keep You from Writing Your Book? and What You Can do About It
9 out of 10 professionals and small business owners have... Read More
7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More
Learn to Write Like a Pro
Many writers write for the experience. Others dream of having... Read More
Five EASY Ways to Improve Your Business Writing
Have you ever wondered why some people can make millions... Read More
Get Your Writing Reviewed by Major Publications for Free
All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a... Read More
Writing Query Letters
A QUERY LETTER is written to an editor or agent... Read More
Is Horror Dead?
I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Time to Write
SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER?Many people have entertained... Read More
Do You Plot With Your Character In Mind?
Creative Writing Tips ?You are plotting the story. You write... Read More
Check Your English Grammar With This Easy Technique
As an International language, English has been used widely in... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook Fast
Want to write your book? But, need a blueprint on... Read More
Revising Your Manuscript: Fourteen Questions to Ask Yourself
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More
Write On! - Key Components of Successful Business Communication
Written communication is often the first impression you make on... Read More
Understanding Editorial Guidelines
Editorial guidelines, also known as writer's guidelines, are the rules... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
Discover the Magic of the Most Beautiful Words in the English Language
'Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always... Read More
What is Screenwriting?
Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... Read More
Become an Instant Author by Playing Well with Others
You wrote a tips booklet. Maybe more than one. Oh... Read More
Publisher Ethics For Reprint-able Articles
Let's Discuss Publisher Ethics:If you are an ezine publisher or... Read More
Screenwriting ? Five Golden Insights
Originality emerges from structure. Once you have a story idea,... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
The Authors Life: 14 Hints on Creating a Career Plan
1. Remember publication is a business; writing is an art.... Read More
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More
Hey Cient, this is Me! Find Your Writing Voice and Sell Yourself
In a crowded market, clients will be seeking personality as... Read More
Writing Dialogue That Make Your Characters Come Alive
Characters in a good novel really carry the story along... Read More
Mind Mapping Your Journal Entries
Clustering, also called Mind Mapping, is a great way to... Read More
A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... 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
8 Quick Tips on Creating Vivid, Memorable Characters
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
The Self-indulgent Writier
A writer can never be self indulgent whether writing fiction,... Read More
Five Minute Miracles
FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone 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
Six Tips for Creating More Lifelike Story Characters
Working on my first humorous novel, I started with a... Read More
Focusing Your Reading and Finding Ideas
Many experts recommend reading as a way to get ideas,... Read More
What Is The Single Worst Writing Mistake?
The following answer sounds simplistic?but think about it. The single... Read More
The Unwritten World Of The Reality Of Letterwriting
You may wonder why I have chosen this title of... Read More
A Series of Articles on Autobiography
ESSAYS ON AUTOBIOGRAPHY: NUMBER 1Preamble:Nearly seven years ago I wrote... Read More
Zany Ideas That Increase Writing Productivity And Quality
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Know Your Editing Choices
Each author has special editing needs. To save yourself time... Read More
Call Yourself a Writer? Where Are Your Notes?
Writers are notorious collectors of slips of paper. They tear... Read More
Vital Verbs
Remember back in the dark days of your school years... 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
Going On A Word Diet
There are three ways to write a first draft. One... Read More
Five Golden Rules for Writers
Regardless of what sort of writer you are and how... Read More
Writing the 8 WebCopy Headline Categories
My article this issue is an excerpt from a book... Read More
5 Ways to Break the Story Spell
You sink back into your favourite chair with a new... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
Learn to Talk on Paper: The Art of Effective Business Writing
Rudolf Flesch, a specialist in writing skills, ran classes... Read More
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas
There are many ways you can generate ideas you can... Read More
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