How to Use Textpad to Write Articles Faster
It's a good idea to use TextPad because all opt-in ezine publishers want your articles without any formatting. Also, for any email exchange, you need to put your article in the body of the email, not an attachment. Most Online readers who don't know you will not open your email,... Read More
How To Become a Freelance Grant Writer
What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a lot of power in their hands. When they work for companies, they are essentially trying to help gain free money for that company to help the company expand, do research, or to stay in business. These individuals will use a... Read More
How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey
When we write stories, with the purpose of sharing them with others, we enter into an agreement where we allow our reader to see a glimpse of our heart, our souls and our memories. If we truly want them to be immersed in the tale, we actively immerse ourselves in... Read More
Do You Know How To Write English For Global Audiences?
When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English, you will need to develop an audience profile. In particular, you will have to show consistency and clarity in style/expression and you will have to be culturally sensitive. Both choices will make your documents easier to understand and translate and... Read More
Piecing It All Together
There's a little known secret we writers like to keep to ourselves, because we fear that if word got out, readers would immediately become disillusioned and abandon us. It's not as bad as a reviewer spoiling a twist in the plot of a book, I suppose. Those people should be... Read More
Writing Query Letters
A QUERY LETTER is written to an editor or agent to describe a piece of writing to ask if they'd like to see it. It is sent in lieu of an unsolicited (unasked for) manuscript. (A COVER letter is a letter sent to ACCOMPANY a manuscript.)Before you write a query... Read More
A Writers Personal Cheer Squad
We all need a cheer squad.We all need people to say 'Good on you!'; 'Way to go!'; 'You've done a great job'; 'You're really on the way.'We need people to say 'Don't worry, this is just a temporary setback'; or 'Of course you can do it' when we encounter obstacles.... Read More
Four Act Stories and Beyond
There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes and goal setting.A lot has been written about story structure. In my mind, understanding its value is priceless.There is a lot of confusion around structure, creativity and innovation. You can find a good study that resolves much of the misinformation... Read More
Time-Saving Skills to Get More from Your Writing
As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction book (and hopefully your first bestseller), you will be supported by a strong motivation to keep your mind focused on the essential business at hand i.e. complete the project, achieve publication, and hit the bestseller lists.Before that can happen though,... Read More
How You Can Find Freelance Editing Jobs
Freelance editing opportunities are out there, you just need to know where and how to look for them. As a matter of fact, there are hundreds of companies that are waiting for you, right now, to fill their job vacancies. Each and every one of them has an exciting opportunity... Read More
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Keeping a Love Journal
Do you love someone very deeply? A spouse, son, daughter,... Read More
Writing IS a Business
Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job... Read More
Whose Story Is It?
Whenever you sit down to plot a story (or even... 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
A Few Brief Tips to Deal with Writing Rejection
What to do when you get rejected.You've just finished your... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories... Read More
If The Viewpoint Character Is A Secondary Character, Have You Established Who He is?
Creative Writing Tips ?I have said above that if a... Read More
Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 1
If you either want to write a book to help... Read More
Mumblings
The self-indulgent writer listens only to the mumblings of sycophants,... Read More
The Struggle
Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a... Read More
That Cute Lil Ol Apostrophe
Have you ever had a student write to tell you... Read More
Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes - Are These Holding You Back From Writing Success?
During the years that I've been teaching writing and participating... Read More
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories... Read More
Freelance or Staff
There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages... Read More
Fight The Fluff!
The first and final rule of quality writing is this:... 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
Does Your Story Have A Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?It should.A theme is a one-line explanation... Read More
Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles
One of the nice things about being an author is... Read More
Why Book Writers Need A Running Mate
By far, I have found that the lack of discipline... Read More
Platform Development Tip #1: Switch Writing Hats!
Around eighty percent of nonfiction books today are written by... Read More
The Demon Fear
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More
Book Publishing Contracts For Writers: What Should I Look Out For?
Dave, I just got a contract for a book... Read More
How To Build A Successful Freelance Editorial Career
In the current job market, many editorial freelancers have turned... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes
Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're... Read More
Unusual Points of View
Most writers are familiar with first and third points of... Read More
The Opportunities As A Freelance Proofreader in the UK
A UK based freelance proofreader should be able to provide... Read More
How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent
In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors,... Read More
Resignation Letters: Dont Let Yours Backfire On You...
It turns out that "tips and templates on how to... Read More
How To Become a Freelance Grant Writer
What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a... Read More
Talent or Toil
As in all endeavors, toil is necessary to succeed and... Read More
Write For Yourself First
It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More
How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent
In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors,... Read More
Zany Ideas That Increase Writing Productivity And Quality
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My... Read More
Publisher Ethics For Reprint-able Articles
Let's Discuss Publisher Ethics:If you are an ezine publisher or... Read More
Want to start a publishing revolution?
Calling all publishers, editors, journalists and freelance writers. It's time... Read More
Writer?s Web Resources
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide.... Read More
Personal Journaling - Strategies To Make It Easy
Recently I was watching the Oprah show and it was... Read More
How To Write to a Word Count
You've finished your story, and you're pretty happy with it.... Read More
How to Avoid the 11 Biggest Mistakes of First Time Authors
"If you want to change your life," Harry Beckwith wrote... Read More
Writing the KAIZEN Way
Over the past eight years or so, I have tutored... Read More
10 Tips on Writing Effective Dialogue
1. Become an EavesdropperListen carefully to the way people REALLY... Read More
Five Minute Miracles
FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone a... Read More
Getting To Know Your Characters
Interesting characters that readers care about are the most important... Read More
Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon... Read More
Nobody Likes A Rambler
We all know people who ramble. They include every boring... Read More
Have You Plotted Your Story Before Writing It?
Creative Writing Tips ?The writer, who doesn't have the time... Read More
Write Possibilities
We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We... Read More
Get Noticed! Eight Tips to Catching an Editors Eye
The first five pages of a novel are critical.Editors make... Read More
The Work Flow Cycle of the Editorial Industry
As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the... Read More
Writing With Power: 5 Snappy Rules For Success
Almost everyone could profit from enhancing their writing skills. From... Read More
Writing About Writing
What am I going to write about?Which topic is the... Read More
Mixing and Mingling: The Door to Publication?
Mixing and mingling with industry professionals is an opportunity that... Read More
Writing For The Web: Where To Get Article Ideas
A friend and I were talking the other day about... Read More
Screenwriting ? Five Golden Insights
Originality emerges from structure. Once you have a story idea,... Read More
The Demon Fear
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... 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
Review In 29 Steps Plus One
I just finished to read a book. A story for... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #3: Richard Bach
One day in the mid-1970's a young man stumbled into... Read More
Idea-Mining for Writers, 102
As many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
Leveraging Your Writing
A frequent conversation I have with my writing clients is... Read More
Write SMART: How to Create Terrific Writing Goals - And Achieve Them!
Open up your favorite calendar and circle today's date.Why? Because... Read More
Format Each eBook Chapter Before you Write It
Do you have a problem creating a focus in your... Read More
Writers Block - Melting the Ice
What does one do as a writer who loves writing... Read More
Three 30 Day Journaling Ideas
Here are 3 journaling or diary ideas that can contribute... Read More
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