Revving Up Your Writing Productivity
Productivity begins by recognizing and valuing your brilliance, time, and space. It starts with awareness of what works and what does not. It continues with examining what needs grease, or other needs. Search for the truth for what you need in order to rev up your writing. 1. Long to-do... Read More
Timer Magic for Writers
If your writing muscle isn't in shape, writing a novel may seem like a sheer, unscalable cliff. ("Gee, I don't think I can write today. I left my climbing shoes in my other backpack...")Keep in mind that you don't need to write the whole book today, so stop beating yourself... Read More
Ten Quick Tips for Inexperienced Writers
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is simply knowing how to get started. If you've unsure of your writing skills, then here are some quick tips to help you get started.1. Get yourself a thesaurus-or better yet, two of them. These can be tremendously helpful tools when... Read More
Using Metaphor Effectively
We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for some policy change or cleaning up after a scandal. Some will cut out a sharp point, while others leave the audience in bewilderment. You can often thank - or blame - the use of metaphor for the outcome of a... 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
Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child
|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about peoples inner personality, Especially peoples with whom you are dealing and peoples whom you like, dislike, adore & love.Now haven't you ever thought of just knowing a person inside out and there should be a method for this also? Here... Read More
Writing is a Discipline
If a writer considers writing to be a task, he/she is doomed to failure. Since it cannot be a task, then what is it? It is a discipline. What does that mean?A discipline means development, and that means preparation. So a writer must prepare to be a writer and that... Read More
Have You Completed A Character Questionnaire?
Creative Writing Tips ?Complete a character questionnaire for each of your main characters or even secondary characters that play a vital role in your story. This way you will know your character(s) well before you start writing about them.Fill in as much information about them as possible. Don't only answer... Read More
The Writing Game
There are a lot of tapes and books and CD and even videos out there that claim they teach you how to write, but how many actually offer a full 4 part course included in their manual. A course that is offered in London as part of a creative writing... Read More
How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing
This article is to help identify which style, technique or strategy of writing that one may use. I will also help to understand the method in the way a writer writes and help in determinining which aproach may suite your needs.I hope that this information will help all to become... Read More
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Dont Forget That Manual!
No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More
Learn to Write Like a Pro
Many writers write for the experience. Others dream of having... Read More
Writing Is Not Life-threatening
Some writers complain that writing is arduous work requiring long... Read More
Three 30 Day Journaling Ideas
Here are 3 journaling or diary ideas that can contribute... Read More
Four Act Stories and Beyond
There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes... 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
Understanding The First Rule Of Writing ? Before You Start The Great American Book
Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are... Read More
The Self-indulgent Writier
A writer can never be self indulgent whether writing fiction,... Read More
Is Horror Dead?
I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... 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
Unusual Points of View
Most writers are familiar with first and third points of... Read More
An Introduction to Self Publishing Material
Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More
Get Noticed! Eight Tips to Catching an Editors Eye
The first five pages of a novel are critical.Editors make... Read More
How Long is a Chapter?
How long should your chapters be?I can't resist... I have... Read More
To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob
"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my... Read More
What Can Go Into A Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
How to Use Textpad to Write Articles Faster
It's a good idea to use TextPad because all opt-in... Read More
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories... Read More
Top 7 Writers Sites for 2005
If you dream of turning your book into a best... Read More
Time-Saving Skills to Get More from Your Writing
As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction... Read More
Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?How we usually begin the preparation stage... Read More
The Writer and the Web
If your dream is to get published, the chance is... Read More
Multiplying Sales As A Writer
Often, time is an enemy of writers. Sales seem slow... Read More
Water to Swim In
Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire... Read More
Is Your Title Compelling?
Short Story Writing Tips:Your title is your selling tool. It's... Read More
Write A Better Newsletter!
You've decided to write your very own Newsletter to promote... Read More
Do You Know How To Write English For Global Audiences?
When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English,... Read More
Making Freelance Writing Niche Types Fit: A Few Niche Types by Definition and Description
Our Freelance Writing Needs DefinedWe must make freelance niche types... Read More
What Does It Take To Make Your Memories Into Publishable Memoirs?
Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal... Read More
6 Ways to Toot Your Own Writing Horn
You know you've got writing talent. Others enjoy your work... Read More
Piecing It All Together
There's a little known secret we writers like to keep... 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
Business Writing Tip: Question & Answer Format
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
The Work Flow Cycle of the Editorial Industry
As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the... Read More
Does Your Theme Contain Character, Conflict, Resolution?
Creative Writing Tips ?For a theme to work and the... Read More
To Outline Or Not To Outline
Ah, the age-old writer's debate--to outline or not to outline?Outlines... Read More
10 Tips on Writing Effective Dialogue
1. Become an EavesdropperListen carefully to the way people REALLY... Read More
The Hard Facts About Editing
Whether you're interviewing for a new job, trying to woo... Read More
Why Should You Use Worksheets For Proofreading?
Proofreading worksheets are a great tool to help individuals open... Read More
On Giving and Receiving Feedback
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas
How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
Building Character
Names are important. Names give clues about us, where we... Read More
Top Ten Tips (Part 1)
The following rules are essential if you want people to... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... 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
Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet
To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can... Read More
Got an Idea? Turn it into a Novel in Thirty Days or Less!
People can't believe I did it, but I did. I... Read More
Writing Without Style
Style manuals are all well and good, and in fact,... Read More
Does Your Plot Suit Your Characters And Vice-Versa?
Creative Writing Tips ?When an idea comes to us for... Read More
The Beginners Guide to Freelance Writing
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
Book Publishing Contracts For Writers: What Should I Look Out For?
Dave, I just got a contract for a book... Read More
Stimulate Your Sensebuds...and Wave Goodbye To Writers Cramp!
When you get stuck for ideas, and the words won't... Read More
Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of English, and How to Impress a Publisher (2)
The tiniest things can be so useful when you come... Read More
Characters In A Romance Novel
Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to... Read More
Spiritual Journaling
Whether you keep a separate spiritual journal or just want... 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
Creative Problem-Solving: Following Your Stream of Consciousness
Having trouble finding a solution to a nagging problem? Try... Read More
How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey
When we write stories, with the purpose of sharing them... Read More
Groundbreaking Work
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not... Read More
Use These 3 Editing Tips to Ensure Your Writing Hits the Bull?s-Eye
The first step in the writing process is to put... Read More
Creating a Writing Space
It's important to have a space set aside in your... Read More
Get Your Writing Reviewed by Major Publications for Free
All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a... Read More
7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends
Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a... Read More
Does Your Fight Scene Pack a Punch?
Long ago, movie directors mastered the technique of creating a... Read More
Learning to Question Your Elephant Child: Who, What, Where, When and Why
Having problems writing? I don't know why. San Francisco Chronicle... Read More
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