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
Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon courtesy and politeness between business personnel. Etiquette, and especially business etiquette, is a means of maximising your potential by presenting yourself positively.Writing a business letter is not simply a matter of expressing your ideas clearly. The way you write a... Read More
7 Journaling Tips
Set your journal or diary where you will see it everyday, i.e., on your nightstand, at your desk, where you have coffee. This will help to remind you to journal.Part of keeping a journal, is skipping a day, a week, and even months.Writing a word, sentences, or paragraphs, journaling whatever... Read More
Write Again! - The Art Of The Written Letter
Remember the days when we wrote with pen and paper? We took time and thought into each note written. There wasn't email, text messaging, cell phones, or instant messaging. Don't get me wrong these advances are great and useful. I have even succumbed to their wiles.I just remember as a... 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
Leveraging Your Writing
A frequent conversation I have with my writing clients is how to best utilize their writing to gain more exposure and to create more income. If there is one thing that will accomplish both of these objectives, it's learning how to leverage your writing. I suggest that you write... Read More
How To Write Cover Letters That Work
Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the term "cover letter".That's because when most people use that term, they don't realize that there are two main types of cover letters. There are "document transmittal cover letters", and there are "resume cover letters".DOCUMENT COVER LETTERSA document cover letter is... Read More
Whose Story Is It?
Whenever you sit down to plot a story (or even to think about a story) one of the first things you have to ask yourself is this: "Whose story IS it?"It seems like a simple question - but your story can succeed or fail depending on how you handle this.... Read More
Publish It Now! No Matter What It Is
Do you want to publish something? An article, a non-fiction piece, a short story, a children's book, the great American novel? What are you waiting for? You may be answering that it's just too competitive. Competition in the writing industry is fierce, no doubt, but many good writers have piles... Read More
The Self-indulgent Writier
A writer can never be self indulgent whether writing fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. If one writes only to please one's self, the likelihood of publication becomes remote. Editors and agents will become aware of such an author quickly and dismiss such writing with a brief rejection slip. Although self-gratification is... Read More
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5 Ways to Break the Story Spell
You sink back into your favourite chair with a new... Read More
Advice for New Writers
With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More
Does The Title Reflect The Story?
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Formats for Writing Life Narratives
Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More
Benjamin Franklin: His Ageless Writing Tips
If Ben Franklin were alive today, he would be...uh, very... Read More
Editing for Perfection ? The Personal Statement
This article contains a short guide on how to edit... Read More
Critique Groups - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
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Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of Good English, and How to Impress a Publisher (3)
A well-punctuated approach letter may make the difference between acceptance... Read More
How to Write a Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
How to Pitch a Story
Ever wonder why we refer to convincing an editor a... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs... Read More
7 Reference Books for Your Desk
I hate to admit this, but I rarely get an... Read More
The Myths of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?
There is an image most people carry of the artist... Read More
Important Points of Fiction
Fiction manuscripts receive feedback that addresses and scores:· The theme... Read More
Pages: Your Book of Life
Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not.... Read More
Writing is a Discipline
If a writer considers writing to be a task, he/she... Read More
Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child
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Have You Settled On First Choice When Choosing A Title?
Short Story Writing Tips -We've established what a title should... 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
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories... Read More
7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More
8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More
How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing
This article is to help identify which style, technique or... Read More
10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success
During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions... Read More
6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day
1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or... Read More
Put a Spin on Your Idea!
Eight or nine times out of ten, picking up and... Read More
The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
A Single Technique
Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one... Read More
Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions
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Sell More Books With a Powerful Back Cover
Did you know that your back cover information is, after... Read More
Writing Query Letters
A QUERY LETTER is written to an editor or agent... Read More
Boost Your Income With Trade Journals
Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren't... Read More
Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on... Read More
Suspense Novels Made Easy
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense... Read More
Writing HI-LO Material (High Interest, Low Ability) for Slow Readers
To write books for readers at an elementary reading level... Read More
Becoming A Successful Author: The Price!
So you want to be a successful author? You want... Read More
Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter
Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and... Read More
Writer?s Web Resources
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide.... Read More
Critique Groups - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
What do people expect when they join a writing group?The... Read More
Alternative View Points and the Lamp of Creativity
Pictures they say are worth a thousand words, but many... Read More
Six Tips for Creating More Lifelike Story Characters
Working on my first humorous novel, I started with a... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965.... Read More
Do You Know How To Write English For Global Audiences?
When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English,... Read More
When Getting Stuck Goes Amuck
Many of us have always wanted to write. We have... Read More
Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
Open a Vein
If you want to be a writer, you must write... Read More
Seven Important Lessons for Experts Who Want to Get Published
At first, I noticed that I could have written many... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 2
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
Web Writing: Create Writing Flow With Four Uncommon Connectors
Connectors -- conjunctions, punctuation, and transitional phrases -- allow readers... Read More
On Writing and Poetry: Harry Calhoun in Conversation
"This is just brilliant. The whole interview is incredible? I'm?... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Writing IS a Business
Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job... Read More
How To Filter Description Through Your Characters
How do you describe a scene without slowing down the... Read More
5 Effective Web Writing Tips
Writing for the web is very different from writing for... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target... Read More
Writing Helpful Help ? A Minimalism Checklist
User documentation is all too often written by programmers for... Read More
Hero?s Journey ? The First Threshold
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
7 Devastating Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Writing engaging articles and energizing ad copy takes... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More
The Cost of Being a Writer
You are the only one who knows what being a... Read More
Creative Writing
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... Read More
Looking For Good Copywriter Books?
If you are looking for copywriter books, you'll want to... Read More
How Three Publishing Myths Kill the Author
Agents and publishing houses have their best interests at heart,... Read More
10 Tips on How to Cultivate Relationships with Editors
If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want... Read More
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