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
How to Build Your Site with Other Peoples Content -- Part 1
Building a new website can be extremely exciting. Seeing your words in "print"--maybe for the first time... what a thrill! At least that's how I feel...But then, I'm a writer. I've always loved to write. Yes, I was one of those crazy kids who truly loved doing term papers. I... Read More
The Blank Mind
Many writers stare at the blank page or clean computer screen and wait for inspiration with a feeling of hopelessness. That white page or screen is always a struggle to fill, and it probably will always be for most writers.Writing is fatiguing work because it is the source of great... Read More
Get An Attitude About Your Writing
(This excerpt is taken from my new writing workshop Writing To Sell In the Internet Age.)Writer John Clausen, in his excellent book about freelance writing: Too Lazy To Work, Too Nervous To Steal, recommends that you get an attitude about your work. And he's right.Many writers are submissive. This attitude... Read More
How You Can Become a Certified and Profitable Proofreader
A certified proofreader is one that has taken a few courses and learned the proper way to do proof reading work. It is essential that individuals who want to become proof readers, have qualifications that can help them to prepare work that is of high quality. There are many different... Read More
Writers Helping Writers - A Noble Legacy
It is satisfying to be a part of such a noble tradition and to know that as a whole, writers are still inclined to lend a hand and encourage others in their craft. I think it is an inherent trait in the writer's soul, to be so generous. And in... Read More
Six Tips for Creating More Lifelike Story Characters
Working on my first humorous novel, I started with a single character. I followed suggestions in writers' reference books for developing story characters. Then, still dissatisfied with my results, I began to explore other ways to make my characters more lifelike and included those strategies below.1. Find your character's astrological... Read More
Are You Feeling Dash-ing? Using Punctuation for Effect and Influence
The dash--that curious mark of punctuation people use in their email and letters. Not the hyphen (-), but the dash (--). It's made by hitting the hyphen twice. In most cases, when you type the hyphen twice it will turn into one long dash (-). Sometimes you see the dash... Read More
Five Minute Miracles
FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone a friend ..... peel potatoes for dinner ..... pick the kids up from school ..... or write a few words that could earn you anything from a plastic pinny or ballpoint pen, to a dream house in the sun, a top-of-the-range... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target audiences' needs and wants. You can sell many more copies when you address these seven ways to select a topic that sells. 1. Write what you are passionate about. Write what will still interest you in the next two years.... Read More
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Vary Your Writing Style and Win Readers
First drafts are for getting down the ideas. Anna Jacobs... Read More
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories... Read More
Arouse Your Short Story And See It Published
Are you ready to abandon your short stories? Before you... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs... Read More
Starting a Local Writers Group
My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
6 Ways to Toot Your Own Writing Horn
You know you've got writing talent. Others enjoy your work... Read More
Groundbreaking Work
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not... 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
On Writing and Poetry: Harry Calhoun in Conversation
"This is just brilliant. The whole interview is incredible? I'm?... Read More
Apostrophe Usage Made Simple
According to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southerner... Read More
Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write... Read More
About Writing
Here's everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it... Read More
Six Tips for Submitting Fiction - if you want it to get published
You can learn a lot about what it takes to... 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 Build A Successful Freelance Editorial Career
In the current job market, many editorial freelancers have turned... Read More
What Does It Take To Make Your Memories Into Publishable Memoirs?
Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal... Read More
Top Ten Writing Mistakes Made By New Childrens Writers
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... Read More
Applying KISS Principle in Writing
I have added a new word to my vocabulary. Logorrhea.... Read More
Going On A Word Diet
There are three ways to write a first draft. One... Read More
10 Tips To Help You Pack More Power Into Your Business Writing
1. Before you write anything down define not what you... Read More
Know your Audience Before you Write Your Book or Web Site
If you want happy customers to use your service or... Read More
7 Secrets For Beating Writers Block
Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block".... Read More
How To Become a Freelance Grant Writer
What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a... Read More
Writing for Local Veterinary Hospitals
Freelance writer STANLEY BURKHARDT has a passion for animals. He... Read More
Writing Internal Newsletters: How to Build Your Network and Your Reputation
To help build your profile and reputation within a large... Read More
Creative Writing Tips - Does The Name You Chose Suit Your Character?
How do you choose a name? Do you put down... 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
Resignation Letters: Dont Let Yours Backfire On You...
It turns out that "tips and templates on how to... Read More
Write Your Way To A Better Brain
Boost Brain Power Through WritingHave you ever noticed what happens... Read More
The Power of Punctuation
Punctuation, when used creatively, is powerful. Note, however, that when... Read More
The Run-on Sentence: From Here To Eternity
If you find your sentences filled with commas, and they... Read More
Pages: Your Book of Life
Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not.... Read More
Writing Personal Statements - Top Tips
WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT TO GET INTO UK UNIVERSITYHOW DO... Read More
Business Writing Tip: Question & Answer Format
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
Taking the Free Out of Freelance Writing
When you run an online agency for freelance writers, editors... Read More
COULD YOU (not) REPEAT THAT PLEASE?
I recently read a book where everything was akimbo. Arms... 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
Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions
Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Got an Idea? Turn it into a Novel in Thirty Days or Less!
People can't believe I did it, but I did. I... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #3: Richard Bach
One day in the mid-1970's a young man stumbled into... Read More
English Grammar ? Seven Outdated Rules You Can Ignore
No matter what your fifth-grade English teacher says, some grammar... Read More
Ten Ways to Get Cheap (and Free) Magazine Samples
1 - Join a reading or writing group. Ask members... Read More
71 Ways For A Writer To Make Money
There are so many ways for writers to make good... Read More
Grow Your Ideas Without Letting Words Grow Like Weeds
Q: How do I expand on an idea without getting... Read More
Writers can Grow to be Comfortable with Criticism
On my first newspaper assignment as a critic, I was... Read More
Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
Piecing It All Together
There's a little known secret we writers like to keep... Read More
Get Creative In The Great Outdoors
Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in... Read More
Proofreading for Profits
How to avoid mistakes that undermine your credibilityYou're probably already... Read More
Writing New Ideas
Someone once commented that there were no new ideas to... Read More
Write On! - Key Components of Successful Business Communication
Written communication is often the first impression you make on... Read More
Groundbreaking Work
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not... Read More
Write Possibilities
We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We... Read More
Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of Good English, and How to Impress a Publisher (3)
A well-punctuated approach letter may make the difference between acceptance... Read More
Zany Ideas That Increase Writing Productivity And Quality
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My... Read More
Five Keys To A Successful Query Letter
Do you know what a query letter is? If so,... Read More
Writing Requires Self-Control
The only way to become a writer is to write.... Read More
Getting the Story Down
Questions and answers on writing life experiences for ourselves and... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories... Read More
Another Way to Show Your Expertise: Write a Book!
Maybe you should write a book! This is not as... Read More
Screenwriting and Screenwriters ? beyond Syd Field
Without denigrating the work and contribution of Syd Field to... Read More
Money Trails for Writers
I'm willing to bet that quite a number of you... Read More
Save Time When You Write
I'm in the process of moving from one computer to... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters - Writing a Screenplay Using Structure
Effective screenwriting relies on the good understanding and use of... Read More
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