Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write down your thoughts?Do you know that journaling not only lets you "work" out problems but releases tension and gets the problem off your mind.I started journaling about 10 years ago right after I had my first son. My husband, Brent,... Read More
Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!
If you think proofreading equals editing, then you're wrong! Editing is a lot more than just scrutinizing your manuscript for misspelled words or missing punctuation marks.As a whole:Edit only *after* you've written the *whole* piece. If you stop to edit after every paragraph or sentence, you will disrupt the flow... Read More
Baby Boomers and Booklets ? Share and Share Alike
As one of those fabulous Baby Boomers, you now own a lifetime of valuable experiences, experiences that are useful to other people. You've given so much to your family all these years. It's dawning on you there may be a larger audience who would benefit from your knowledge. You're just... Read More
A Few Brief Tips to Deal with Writing Rejection
What to do when you get rejected.You've just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. What's left to do? You could give up, but I wouldn't suggest this. Here's some brief tips on how to deal with rejection.1.Take a breatherYou've probably been wondering and rattling your brain... Read More
Idea Mining for Writers 101
Want to write an article or book, but are stuck for ideas? Here are a few practical ways to awaken that muse.- Keep a writer's journal. A hardcover notebook will do nicely for keeping entries on a variety of topics including, but are not limited to: problems, daydreams, quotes, bits... Read More
If You Want to Succeed As a Writer, Dont Just Think It, Do It
It never ceases to amaze me when a prospective writer confesses that he or she has never put anything down on paper. Obviously, that's the first step. Just dreaming about it won't make it happen. Anyone can write. But not everyone writes well.Shaping a manuscript as most everyone knows can... Read More
Editing for Perfection ? The Personal Statement
This article contains a short guide on how to edit your personal statement and create tension and suspense within your writing. For most potential students there are some clear reasons why they wish to embark on university. Writing the personal statement for university submissions is one of the most difficult,... Read More
Taking the Free Out of Freelance Writing
When you run an online agency for freelance writers, editors and proofreaders you'd think the biggest problem would be attracting employers who are willing to pay a decent hourly rate for freelance writing. You'd be wrong.Actually, the biggest problem is dealing with freelancers who're absolutely determined to offer their services... Read More
Creative Problem-Solving: Following Your Stream of Consciousness
Having trouble finding a solution to a nagging problem? Try a well-known journaling technique called stream of consciousness--you may be surprised at the creative messages you receive from your inner self.Take the case of Shana, an online journaler who had a problematic relationship with a co-worker. When Shana allowed herself... Read More
How To Write Your Book Within A Week
Everyone has a book inside them, or so the saying goes. But few people get that book out. Often it's because of lack of time. So, how can you get your book written inside a week or two?I was talking to a friend yesterday who complained they couldn't find time... Read More
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Publish It Now! No Matter What It Is
Do you want to publish something? An article, a non-fiction... Read More
8 Ways to Write a Winner Book Fast!
Have you given up on getting your book out of... Read More
7 Weapons to Conquer the Giant Procrastination Keeping You from Your Book Dream
Have you been guilty of procrastinating on your book project,... Read More
Writer?s Web Resources
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide.... 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... Read More
Writing Is Not Life-threatening
Some writers complain that writing is arduous work requiring long... Read More
You Can Be An Author
"You should write a book." For years, I had been... Read More
Seven Important Lessons for Experts Who Want to Get Published
At first, I noticed that I could have written many... Read More
The Psychology Of Effortless Writing
I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of... Read More
Get Noticed! Eight Tips to Catching an Editors Eye
The first five pages of a novel are critical.Editors make... Read More
Story Structure - Final Conflict
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
Five EASY Ways to Improve Your Business Writing
Have you ever wondered why some people can make millions... Read More
Business Writing Tip: Question & Answer Format
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of Good English, and How to Impress a Publisher (1)
Not all writers write good grammar. That's a fact. It's... Read More
Turbo-Charging Your Writing Career - 6 High-Yield Strategies
Hands up all those who'd like to have a successful... Read More
Passionate About Writing?
I'm a writing fool! 2 book proposals, 1 user's guide,... Read More
Idea Mining for Writers 101
Want to write an article or book, but are stuck... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
Writing the 8 WebCopy Headline Categories
My article this issue is an excerpt from a book... Read More
Six Tips for Submitting Fiction - if you want it to get published
You can learn a lot about what it takes to... Read More
Keeping a Journal - One of the Three Treasures to Leave Behind
(excerpted from the "How to Use a Journal" audio series... Read More
Looking For Good Copywriter Books?
If you are looking for copywriter books, you'll want to... Read More
Its All About YOU!
The Hottest Word on the WebDid you know marketing people... Read More
Reasons for Recording Your Life Story
1. No one else will do it for you.2. No... Read More
A Plan
All writers should use a plan whether written or reflected.... Read More
Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or Thoughts About Taking the Plunge)
Nike's ad has taken on new meaning for me of... Read More
8 Quick Tips on Creating Vivid, Memorable Characters
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
The Blank Mind
Many writers stare at the blank page or clean computer... Read More
Write That Down! Compulsively Collecting Content for Your Writing
Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one... Read More
Formats for Writing Life Narratives
Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More
Plotting Problems - Episodic Writing
The rejection letter says: "Your story, on the surface, appears... Read More
The Struggle
Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a... Read More
Time to Write
SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER?Many people have entertained... Read More
Idea-Mining for Writers, 102
As many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target... Read More
Why Researching Is Good, And A Failure To Do So Is Not
What a lack of research could do to you.When creating... Read More
Nobody Likes A Rambler
We all know people who ramble. They include every boring... Read More
How to Write Articles, Reports, and Books Quickly
Do you have trouble getting your thoughts and ideas down... Read More
The Magic of Layout in Your Story
"The Magic of Layout..."???Okay... "magic" might seem a bit over... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Value of Structure
Structure in the form of frameworks, work processes and goals... Read More
Keep your Book Dream Alive
Is your book nearly finished, finished, published, or even in... Read More
How You Can Take Advantage of the Increasing Demand for Freelance Online Writers
The freelance writing market is a growing market to be... Read More
How To Write Thank You Letters With Class
When I first started tracking the information preferences of people... Read More
Italics Part 1 - Do You Need to Use Italics?
Next time you're tempted to use italics for emphasis... STOP!"Why?"... 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
The Arrogant Writer: Five Ways To Nurture and Defend Your Muse
Arrogance has a bad rap. We think of arrogant people... Read More
Character Motivation - Always Ask WHY
For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking... Read More
Retail Margin, Trade Discount, and What it Means for the Author
DEFINITIONSRetail margin is basically the difference between your book's wholesale... Read More
What you Dont Know About Book Publishing Can Cost You
Dream that your book can be a number one best... Read More
Top 5 Rules of English Grammar
Communication is effective when we follow certain rules. These rules... Read More
Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and Advice
Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to... Read More
Advice for New Writers
With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More
Writers Who Consistently Cut The Mustard Do So Because...
Have you ever wondered why certain writers are able to... 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
Writing Made Them Rich #2: Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was born in Portsea, England, in1812. His father... Read More
Creative Writing
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... 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
How to Relax Your Writing
Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of... 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
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
Writing Query Letters
A QUERY LETTER is written to an editor or agent... Read More
Basic Word Processing Tips for Writers
Word processors are so widely used now that I tend... Read More
Dig Deeper to Reveal Character
He ran up the steps and knocked on the door.... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
Basic Writing Tips ? Some Controversial, All Correct
As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4... Read More
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