Dont Make This Huge Writing Mistake!

You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence, and a brilliant lead paragraph. But if you can't hold readers during those middle paragraphs, they'll never see your conclusion.What can you do? Here are seven ways to anchor that wayward reader from your first paragraph to your last:1. QUESTION... Read More

Writers Block is No Longer a Problem

"If you're like me, than I'm sure you're pretty familiar with the well-known writer's block.From time to time, when you have to start writing something, be it an article, an ebook, or just a letter, there is that moment when you just stare at the blank sheet of paper (or... 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

Write On! - Key Components of Successful Business Communication

Written communication is often the first impression you make on potential customers, business partners, or employers. Because of its significance to your marketing message, it is one of the most important aspects of your business.Good writing sets a positive tone and encourages people to enter into a relationship with you.... Read More

The Practice of Writing

Virgil, the great Roman poet, wrote "Practice and thought might gradually forge many an art." From this we can assume that practice comes before thought, and so it is with present day writers.What must be practiced? If one is to be a successful writer then one must be able to... Read More

What Can Go Into A Plot?

Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you plot will be individual to you, as it is with every writer.Below is an outline of what can go into a plot. How much you choose to develop each point is entirely up to you.So some basic questions to ask... Read More

8 Great Journaling Tips

Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself a tea, relax and enjoy!There are no hard-set rules for keeping a journal. How often you write, time you spend, and how rigorously you maintain a regular journaling schedule are matters of personal choice and circumstance. Therefore, it is important... Read More

Writing Short Info Reports

People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short form, and straight to the point. Its no wonder that they go straight for a computer connected to the internet to find anything from how to grow tomatoes to choosing a web host.As a home business owner, this "information revolution"... Read More

Increase Your Chances Of Winning Writing Contests

Winning writing contests can provide several advantages to writers. For starters it's a great way to get your name in print and in front of potential readers. It can also provide professional credits for your writing portfolio, and prize rewards to augment your income.Just participating can get new writers into... Read More

New Year Resolutions for Writers - The Best Kind to Make and How to Keep Them

On the first day of a bright and shiny new year, stretching out ahead of us full of possibilities, it's so easy to feel a sense of determination. ("This year I'm DOING it! I'm going to write a book / lose weight / take more time for myself... etc etc.)But... Read More

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Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?

Creative Writing Tips ?How we usually begin the preparation stage... Read More

Self-Examination

Self-examination sheds light on a writers motives, goals, and aspirations,... Read More

Story Structure - Final Conflict

Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More

How To Write for the Web

The Scanning ReaderWriting for the Web is different than writing... Read More

Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child

|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about... Read More

Idea Mining for Writers 101

Want to write an article or book, but are stuck... Read More

Proofreading for Profits

How to avoid mistakes that undermine your credibilityYou're probably already... Read More

Using Technology to Improve Your Final Draft

One Saturday afternoon, I sat in a packed conference room... Read More

In Your Own Words

More Tips For New Writers (Part I)Explain in your own... Read More

Seven Important Lessons for Experts Who Want to Get Published

At first, I noticed that I could have written many... Read More

Discover the Magic of the Most Beautiful Words in the English Language

'Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always... 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 Co-Publish For Profits!

The Benefits of Co-Publishing There are a number of publishers,... Read More

The Writing Club

Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts... Read More

Becoming the Total Package

Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More

When I Run Out of Ideas

I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More

The Writers Angst

What is this annoying, insidious angst that permeates my psyche?... Read More

Create Confidence With Your Writing

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

How To Become a Freelance Grant Writer

What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a... Read More

Timer Magic for Writers

If your writing muscle isn't in shape, writing a novel... Read More

How You Can Find Freelance Editing Jobs

Freelance editing opportunities are out there, you just need to... Read More

Business Writing: 10 Great Authors

Great business writers combine narrative skills with sound judgment to... Read More

Turbo-Charging Your Writing Career - 6 High-Yield Strategies

Hands up all those who'd like to have a successful... Read More

Make Your Mark Upon Humanity

The greatest gift you have to give to yourself and... 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

Sense of Place

What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a... Read More

How To Stay Fit While Writing

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

Letter Writing Journaling

When you read a letter from someone, we are immediately... Read More

Friendly Critiques

When a writer is working on their next literary masterpiece... Read More

Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 2

If you either want to write a book to help... Read More

Writing the KAIZEN Way

Over the past eight years or so, I have tutored... Read More

Planning Time To Write

In his book, "Achieving Financial Independence as a Freelance Writer,"... Read More

Should You Write a Book?

One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails... Read More