Slow Pokes: Short Story On The Changing World Of Writing
"No one will ever know who I am, I'm a nobody-writer from nowhere? I've had a thousand rejections from all the major publishers. It seems my destiny is never to be read, another nameless soul lost to the sands of eternity." Johnny's face twisted into a pained grimace, you could... Read More
10 Tips on Writing Effective Dialogue
1. Become an EavesdropperListen carefully to the way people REALLY talk. They tend to talk in sentence fragments. They interrupt others. They repeat themselves. Try to get your dialogue to reflect authentic speech, but be careful not to become dull (real speech is OFTEN dull!)2. Train Yourself to NoticeObserve the... Read More
Does Your Story Have A Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?It should.A theme is a one-line explanation of your story.. Every story should have one because our stories are about something.When I say should, I mean that this isn't always the case. Especially so for beginner writers, who may not know, that the theme carries the story.... 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
Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?How we usually begin the preparation stage in the writing process is?We think of an idea for a storyWe think of a suitable themeWe plotOnce we come up with a theme and we begin plotting, we have to see how the theme and the plot match up.... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes
Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're rejected because they're not "ready to read." In short, minor stuff like typos, grammar, spelling, etc.I don't mean places where we, as authors, deliberately break the rules. Those are fine. That's part of our job. Language always changes with use,... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories of a particularly adventurous 3 years of my life when I became totally addicted to the world of online chat rooms and met a number of 'gentlemen' for real that I met in fantasyland online.However after I allowed an educated... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil.At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer.It was a decision bitterly opposed by his parents,partly because Brazil at that time was under amilitary junta that persecuted writers andintellectuals.Coelho's rebellious behaviour led his parents to havehim... Read More
A Freelancers Journey, Part One
Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer. The phrase my family uses to describe me is "not a nine-to-five-er." That said, nine-to-five does carry some not-so-romantic but comforting benefits. Health insurance. Travel reimbursement. Gas mileage. A regular paycheck.But alas, I'm the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs, and... Read More
How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work
You can turn your $200 fee to write a press release into $2,000 to carry out an entire PR campaign simply by convincing clients to invest in campaigns, instead of individual assignments. Campaigns achieve better results and cost less in the long-term for clients, compared to individual assignments. And, of... Read More
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Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
Dont Forget That Manual!
No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More
5 Easy Steps To Writing Your Appealing Letter
You must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you... Read More
Mumblings
The self-indulgent writer listens only to the mumblings of sycophants,... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 4 of 6
LATER, LATTERLater means afterwards; latter is the second of two... 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... Read More
Secrets Of Successful Authors
When the writing bug hits you, get out your pencil,... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965.... Read More
Hero?s Journey ? The Herald
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
The Dreaded Daily Word Count
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
The Writers Angst
What is this annoying, insidious angst that permeates my psyche?... Read More
Persisting With Bulldog Determination
Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick... Read More
How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Tips for First Time Authors : 2 Easy Steps to Make Your First Book a Success
Congratulations on writing your first book. That is quite an... Read More
Understanding Editorial Guidelines
Editorial guidelines, also known as writer's guidelines, are the rules... Read More
5 Ways to Break the Story Spell
You sink back into your favourite chair with a new... 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
What you Dont Know About Book Publishing Can Cost You
Dream that your book can be a number one best... Read More
10 Tips on How to Cultivate Relationships with Editors
If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want... Read More
How to Create Incredible Characters Easily
Creating incredible characters can be easy if you know of... Read More
The Demon Fear
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More
Blank Mind, Blank Screen: Need Ideas!
Q. I'm staring at a blank screen with an equally... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Editing
EditingExpect, allow, and accept that every first draft will represent... Read More
7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More
Top 10 Tips to Complete a Creative Writing Project Without Losing Your Creativity
Have you ever started a creative writing project with great... Read More
The Heart of the Delay: Harnessing The Wisdom of Procrastination (AKA Writers Block)
I am sure that at in some era, at some... Read More
Every Result is an Asset
Not long ago, I went to an Internet Marketing Seminar.... Read More
Technical Writing for the Terrified
IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget... Read More
Plotting By Personality - Work With Your Natural Instincts
What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way... Read More
How to Pitch a Story
Ever wonder why we refer to convincing an editor a... Read More
Write That Down! Compulsively Collecting Content for Your Writing
Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one... Read More
Celebrating Writing and Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
A New Way To Self Publish
More and more good authors are turning to the Internet... Read More
The Authors Life: 14 Hints on Creating a Career Plan
1. Remember publication is a business; writing is an art.... Read More
Check Your English Grammar With This Easy Technique
As an International language, English has been used widely in... Read More
Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet
To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can... Read More
Imagine The Imagination
Imagine a three hundred page book was in the author's... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs... Read More
Top Ten Writing Mistakes Made By New Childrens Writers
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... Read More
The Self-indulgent Writier
A writer can never be self indulgent whether writing fiction,... Read More
Basic Word Processing Tips for Writers
Word processors are so widely used now that I tend... Read More
The Spectre Hound
And a dreadful thing from the cliff did spring, and... Read More
Five Minute Miracles
FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone a... Read More
How To Write A Newsletter
In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Suspense Novels Made Easy
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense... Read More
Writing Business Letters That Get The Job Done
Despite the widespread use of e-mail in commerce today, traditional... 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... Read More
Should You Write a Book?
One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails... 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... Read More
The Demon Fear
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More
Do I Have To Be A Good Writer to Market My Own Business?
Many of the most effective low-cost marketing strategies require writing.... Read More
For Beginners: Ten Ways To Prepare To Get Published
(Skip directly to ten for the fastest shortcut!)Like any field,... Read More
Get Rich Writing With Your Computer Word Processor
Your computer is a writing machine, a word processor, a... Read More
8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More
On Giving and Receiving Feedback
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
To Transcribe or Not To Transcribe Interviews?
11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More
Generating Nonfiction Book Titles Without a Hassle
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction... Read More
Authors-Stop Expensive Mistakes Before you Spend on Professional Services
So many clients come to me as a book or... 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
The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
The Best Freelance Job Boards for Writers
How many times have you checked out a job board... Read More
Ferreting Out Work
FERRETING OUT WORK You keep hearing that there's work out... Read More
The Writer and the Web
If your dream is to get published, the chance is... 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
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