Celebrating Writing and Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a few minutes of goals and visions for the day swirl in my head. No lingering for me, no alarm, no wishful notes too. Just me in my night gown with no hat. I sit down to enter my dreams and... Read More
Discover the Magic of the Most Beautiful Words in the English Language
'Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.' Henry James.What are the most beautiful words in the English language? The answer to this subjective question will obviously vary from person to person depending, as it does, on the... Read More
Writing IS a Business
Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job seriously? I once heard it said that writing is one of the most under-rated cottage industries in the world. I believe it.Perhaps it is because many of us do so much writing in the course of a day anyway. We... Read More
Plotting By Personality - Work With Your Natural Instincts
What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way to plot is whatever works best for you. After all, we're all different. Interview any group of a dozen writers and you'll find they all have different times of the day when they're alert; different belief systems about the world;... Read More
Greatness
[When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding poet ? two years after my diving accident] many factors adversely affected my creativity. My trips in a special bus to school and back home, my courses, and my assignments, though I was spared a lot of writing and was... 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
Character Motivation - Always Ask WHY
For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking courses in writing romance, crime or children's stories. In that time, I've marked thousands of assignments. I've seen hundreds of plots, thousands of scenes, millions of words. And if I had to give writers one piece of advice after seeing... Read More
Open a Vein
If you want to be a writer, you must write and that requires sitting at your typewriter or computer and writing although it may not be easy. That also means avoiding all distractions that will keep one from writing-visitors, friends, relatives, television, radio, and anything that will keep the writer... Read More
Italics Part 2 - Using Italics to Show Thoughts
Way back in your early school years, you were probably taught to use the tag "he thought" in your stories, to tip readers off that someone was thinking. If you substituted something more innovative, like "he pondered" or "Harry deliberated", you might even have scored a big red tick.If you... Read More
How to Relax Your Writing
Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of high school and college papers are probably getting in the way. We're often brought up to believe writing is a Big Deal. We can't, of course, write the way we speak. That would be too easy!Some corporate departments perpetuate this... Read More
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8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More
Five Tips to Find More Time for Your Writing Life
When I asked new ezine subscribers, "What is your Number... Read More
Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?Whichever theme you choose, all the elements,... Read More
Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story?
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Writing Made Them Rich #5: Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle was born in England in 1939.His fascination with... Read More
Making Money from Freelance Writing
Making Money from Freelance WritingIt's the question that every aspiring... Read More
The Cost of Being a Writer
You are the only one who knows what being a... Read More
Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles
One of the nice things about being an author is... Read More
What Is The Single Worst Writing Mistake?
The following answer sounds simplistic?but think about it. The single... Read More
Top 10 Common English Goofs by Web Authors
In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I... Read More
6 Ways to Toot Your Own Writing Horn
You know you've got writing talent. Others enjoy your work... Read More
Be Your Own Literary Agent and Get Published
So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to... Read More
A Freelancers Journey, Part One
Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer.... 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
Top Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook Fast
Want to write your book? But, need a blueprint on... Read More
Novel to Screenplay: The Challenges of Adaptation
ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing... Read More
Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child
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Freelancing Doesnt Mean Writing For Free. Does it?
Writer's forums are bustling with debate over whether or not... Read More
How to Create Stories that Sizzle
How to Start Your Story with a BangThe purpose of... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965.... Read More
Whats in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters
So you've got your plot outlined, a title lined up... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write a Book That Sells
Is there a book inside of you? Yes? Then why... Read More
Publication Road
The journey to having my first novel for children published... Read More
Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 2 of 6
BAITED, BATEDBaited usually refers to traps or snares. When the... Read More
What is Screenwriting?
Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... Read More
An Introduction to Self Publishing Material
Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More
Finding The Book Writing Resources, Tips, And Help You Need!
Writing can be more difficult that just compiling your thoughts... Read More
Write For Yourself First
It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More
How to Use Textpad to Write Articles Faster
It's a good idea to use TextPad because all opt-in... Read More
Write With Passion: 4 Steps To Emotionally Charge A Nonfiction Article
You have just completed a draft of an article. It... Read More
Writing Dialogue That Make Your Characters Come Alive
Characters in a good novel really carry the story along... Read More
Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story?
Creative Writing Tips ?It's no use coming up with a... 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
7 Book Publicity Tips for Authors and Small Publishers
The biggest mistake authors make when trying to get free... 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
Italics Part 2 - Using Italics to Show Thoughts
Way back in your early school years, you were probably... Read More
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 5 of 6
PASSED, PASTPassed is the past tense of pass. Past means... Read More
Writing Your Best-Selling Non-Fiction Book Title
Your struggling to sell just a few copies of your... Read More
Advice for New Writers
With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More
Writing Press Releases That Get Noticed
Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to... Read More
8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More
Make Your Readers Cry
You know, I really hate it when someone catches me... Read More
How To Write Your Way To A Fortune
We've all seen those ads that grab our attention and... 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
Create the Writing Life You Want
Ah, writing. For those of us who love to play... Read More
Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm
As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More
Gut Check: Quitting Your Full-time Job for Your Freelance Career
It's 6:00 p.m. You're dead tired, but instead of an... Read More
Inspiring the Poet in You!
Poems. Just the mention of them makes me smile. Why?... Read More
Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes
Iā??ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers... Read More
Freelance or Staff
There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages... Read More
Writing Short Info Reports
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
Are You Feeling Dash-ing? Using Punctuation for Effect and Influence
The dash--that curious mark of punctuation people use in their... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes
Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're... Read More
How You Can Find Freelance Editing Jobs
Freelance editing opportunities are out there, you just need to... Read More
Learn to Write Like a Pro
Many writers write for the experience. Others dream of having... Read More
Im Just The Writer
Writers are often are greatly surprised or disappointed by how... Read More
Become the Writer You Always Dreamed of Being
So you want to be a writer, except you don't... Read More
Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
Message to Online Writers: Dont Give Up On A Good Idea
The writing community is a strong one, with many new... 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 Become a Freelance Grant Writer
What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a... Read More
To Transcribe or Not To Transcribe Interviews?
11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More
Writing Requires Self-Control
The only way to become a writer is to write.... Read More
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