Mixing and Mingling: The Door to Publication?

Mixing and mingling with industry professionals is an opportunity that you should NEVER let slip by. Here are some tips from my own experience to help you make the most of your conference:1. Agents and editors are people too. Just like you, they have an agenda as well as their... Read More

Writer?s Web Resources

The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an... Read More

The One-Plot Wonder

Back in the mid to late 1980s I was a security guard. The pay was lousy, but it gave me many hours in seclusion to write short stories and novels. However, I usually worked over 80 hours a week. No one can write that much. Well, at least not me.... Read More

Does Your Plot Suit Your Characters And Vice-Versa?

Creative Writing Tips ?When an idea comes to us for a short story, we either think of a story line first or a character first. Whichever we think of first, and later on build, we have to make sure the plot and the character suit each other.Example one ? We... Read More

Beginnings

Just about everyone is familiar with this beginning: "In the beginning God created the heavens and earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep . . ." (Genesis 1: 1-2 RSV) In a sense we're playing God when we write a... Read More

About Writing

Here's everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting it after the sale.Two questions you should ask:(1) What will it cost me?(2) What does this Michael LaRocca guy know about it?Answer #1 -- It won't cost you a thing. The single most important... Read More

Is Your Title Compelling?

Short Story Writing Tips:Your title is your selling tool. It's the first thing readers will scan and contemplate whether to read your story.What your title's job is, it has to lure the readers into your story ? it has to be so compelling that they won't even have a chance... Read More

Zany Ideas That Increase Writing Productivity And Quality

Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My students keep reminding me of my unusual tools and how helpful they have been for them. I also thank my students for their concept testing and refinement. Now, I feel much more confidant about sending them out into the world.For... Read More

The Three Cs of Writing an Excellent all Purpose Headline

Since the headline is the first contact your readers have with your message, it must reach out to them. Promise them a benefit. Tell them how they will be better off if they read the rest of the ad. Use action verbs. Save ten dollars is a stronger heading than... Read More

6 Ways to Leverage Technical Articles

Technology vendors often contribute bylined articles to trade journals. The articles are great exposure for these companies but they don't come cheap ? the trades rarely pay for these articles but the vendors spend time and resources to assign pieces, write them, approve them and submit them. Your PR agency... Read More

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Top 10 Common English Goofs by Web Authors

In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I... Read More

Writing Short Info Reports

People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... 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

Who Else Wants To Make $3546 By Simply Pressing a Button!

If you have been online for any length of time... Read More

Create Confidence With Your Writing

Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press... Read More

Writing with a Sense of Adventure

We've all been told that we need to use all... Read More

Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm

As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More

Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1

If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More

Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success

At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More

How to Write Words Worth a Thousand Pictures

Our Image-Driven SocietyWe live in a new image-driven society. It... Read More

How to Publish a Book: Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing

For many authors just starting out, it can be a... Read More

Do The Unfamiliar To Keep Your Writing Going

One of the best ways to blow someone's winning streak... Read More

How NOT to Get a Freelance Writing Job

In the business of freelance writing, it's not enough to... Read More

Dont Forget That Manual!

No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More

Writers Helping Writers - A Noble Legacy

It is satisfying to be a part of such a... Read More

Starting a Local Writers Group

My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More

Time-Saving Skills to Get More from Your Writing

As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction... Read More

Is Horror Dead?

I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... Read More

Mixing and Mingling: The Door to Publication?

Mixing and mingling with industry professionals is an opportunity that... Read More

Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading

Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More

10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success

During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions... Read More

Can Your Theme Be Proved In Your Story?

Creative Writing Tips ?Your theme has to be something you... Read More

Extreme Research: 10 Snappy Rules For Success

So you want to learn to research well, and not... Read More

Writing Press Releases That Get Noticed

Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to... Read More

Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Good Ideas for Stories

The principle for writing good screenplays begins with good idea... Read More

Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions

Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is... Read More

Know your Audience Before you Write Your Book or Web Site

If you want happy customers to use your service or... Read More

Dont Make This Huge Writing Mistake!

You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More

How To Write Your Book Within A Week

Everyone has a book inside them, or so the saying... Read More

A Writers Tools

William Faulkner, the great Mississippi writer, said, "The tools I... Read More

Childrens Stories - The Essentials

There is no specific formula for children's fiction. There are,... Read More

Plotting Problems - Episodic Writing

The rejection letter says: "Your story, on the surface, appears... Read More

How To Stay Fit While Writing

Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More