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
Creative Problem-Solving: Following Your Stream of Consciousness
Having trouble finding a solution to a nagging problem? Try a well-known journaling technique called stream of consciousness--you may be surprised at the creative messages you receive from your inner self.Take the case of Shana, an online journaler who had a problematic relationship with a co-worker. When Shana allowed herself... Read More
Do The Unfamiliar To Keep Your Writing Going
One of the best ways to blow someone's winning streak during a tennis game is to comment on how great they are doing. Your comment will kick in their left brain's inner critic which will zap their flow and change their focus. In tennis this is an underhanded type of... Read More
Persisting With Bulldog Determination
Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick Gettle © 2003-2004Ninety-five percent of all new businesses go out of business within the first five years or less.Why Do They Fail?There are many starters in life - but very few finish what they start. When the going gets tough,... 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 at least one book or information product inside their head, but lack the time and organizational skills to get it out into digital or print form.You may cringe when you read this list of ten things keeping you from writing... 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
Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write down your thoughts?Do you know that journaling not only lets you "work" out problems but releases tension and gets the problem off your mind.I started journaling about 10 years ago right after I had my first son. My husband, Brent,... Read More
Making Money from Freelance Writing
Making Money from Freelance WritingIt's the question that every aspiring freelancer eventually finds themselves asking: is it really possible to make money from this? The kind of money that lets you keep a roof over your head and feed your kids occasionally, that is?Well, yes, it is. But let's be... Read More
Writing the PDA Way
When we think of writing it triggers many thoughts and visions depending on our framing. It could trigger a lone man with a full astray, unshaven, staring at an old plunking typewriter with white blank crisp paper waiting in anticipation for his words. If a mother or younger, it could... Read More
You Cant Always Believe What You See On Your Computer Screen
You may not remember this, but in the early days of the personal computer, many industry insiders were predicting a paperless society.Of course, this hasn't happened. In fact, we use more paper today than we ever did before computers.This has happened because computers have made creating everything from e-mails to... Read More
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Apotheosis - the Seminal Insight of the Hero for Screenwriting
Every hero has a seminal insight - the apotheosis. Once... Read More
Five Common Errors to Correct Before Submitting a Letter or Report
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always... Read More
Why I Write Horror
These are some of the snapshots I carry with me:... Read More
How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent
In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors,... Read More
Publish Your Novel on the First Try
Rejection. This scary word plagues virtually every writer this side... Read More
10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success
During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions... Read More
8 Great Journaling Tips
Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself... Read More
Seven Suggestions To Develop a Superb Writing Style
Every writer eventually develops her own unique style of writing.... Read More
Recipe for a Style Guide
Wired Online has recently announced its plans to drop capitalization... Read More
What you Dont Know About Book Publishing Can Cost You
Dream that your book can be a number one best... Read More
Passionate About Writing?
I'm a writing fool! 2 book proposals, 1 user's guide,... Read More
Tips For Better Writing
It is certainly true that we don't get a second... Read More
Creative Writing
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... Read More
Every Result is an Asset
Not long ago, I went to an Internet Marketing Seminar.... Read More
How to Get Free Publicity in In-flight Magazines
If you're targeting an educated, more affluent audience with your... Read More
The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Childrens Books
Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get... Read More
How to Write a Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the... Read More
A Writers Life
Ever wonder what an author's life is like? What that... Read More
You Cant Always Believe What You See On Your Computer Screen
You may not remember this, but in the early days... Read More
Childrens Stories - The Essentials
There is no specific formula for children's fiction. There are,... Read More
Dig Deeper to Reveal Character
He ran up the steps and knocked on the door.... Read More
Hero?s Journey ? The Herald
Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero's... Read More
Beginnings
Just about everyone is familiar with this beginning: "In the... Read More
Does Your Theme Contain Character, Conflict, Resolution?
Creative Writing Tips ?For a theme to work and the... Read More
Getting Looked Over, Without Getting Overlooked: Writing for Scanners and Skimmers
* Scanning and Skimming Practices *Whether you're writing e-mail messages... Read More
Ghostwriting - Making Money by Being Invisible
My bookcase take up one whole wall in the family... Read More
Teachers Should Write, During Their Summers
Before I became a teacher, I was a sports writer.... Read More
Three 30 Day Journaling Ideas
Here are 3 journaling or diary ideas that can contribute... Read More
To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob
"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my... Read More
Top Seven Essential Hot-Selling Points To Implement Before Writing Chapter One
Every part of your book can be a sales tool.... 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
The Daily Rite
If you want to be a writer, then you must... Read More
Focusing Your Reading and Finding Ideas
Many experts recommend reading as a way to get ideas,... Read More
7 Journaling Tips
Set your journal or diary where you will see it... Read More
Baby Boomers and Booklets ? Share and Share Alike
As one of those fabulous Baby Boomers, you now own... Read More
How To Write Cover Letters That Work
Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Incremental Productivity
When attempting to understand Creativity and Innovation, it pays to... Read More
To Transcribe or Not To Transcribe Interviews?
11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More
Write Possibilities
We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We... Read More
Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 1
If you either want to write a book to help... Read More
Dig Deeper to Reveal Character
He ran up the steps and knocked on the door.... Read More
Teachers Should Write, During Their Summers
Before I became a teacher, I was a sports writer.... Read More
8 Ways to Write a Winner Book Fast!
Have you given up on getting your book out of... Read More
How to Write Articles, Reports, and Books Quickly
Do you have trouble getting your thoughts and ideas down... Read More
Interview with Suspense Author Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
Written Communications ? 6 Tips on Language & Tone
In most aspects of business, we will be expected to... 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
Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story?
Creative Writing Tips ?It's no use coming up with a... Read More
Sick of the Traditional Publishing Path?
A book coaching client recently emailed me that she was... Read More
Dont Make This Huge Writing Mistake!
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions
Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is... 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
Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles
One of the nice things about being an author is... Read More
Getting Looked Over, Without Getting Overlooked: Writing for Scanners and Skimmers
* Scanning and Skimming Practices *Whether you're writing e-mail messages... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 6 of 6
SALE, SAIL Sale is either offering something for purchase... Read More
Learn to Talk on Paper: The Art of Effective Business Writing
Rudolf Flesch, a specialist in writing skills, ran classes... Read More
Is Horror Dead?
I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... Read More
Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read More
A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
Fight The Fluff!
The first and final rule of quality writing is this:... Read More
The Writing Life
In the 7th grade I wanted to be an architect... Read More
Be Your Own Literary Agent and Get Published
So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to... Read More
The Opportunities As A Freelance Proofreader in the UK
A UK based freelance proofreader should be able to provide... Read More
An Introduction to Self Publishing Material
Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More
Make Your Readers Cry
You know, I really hate it when someone catches me... Read More
Become the Writer You Always Dreamed of Being
So you want to be a writer, except you don't... Read More
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