Writing Helpful Help ? A Minimalism Checklist
User documentation is all too often written by programmers for programmers. It tends to focus on the product's features, rather than the user's tasks. Generally, programmers aren't in the ideal position to be writing user documentation. They're too close to the bits and bytes, and they're too far from the... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be the best around and would have you believe that no one else knows as much or can teach you as quickly and thoroughly as they can. It would seem that they erroneously assume that by admiring someone else's teachings they... Read More
Suspense Novels Need Fast Starts
Suspense novels, unlike any other genre, need fast starts. Fans of suspense novels or their close relatives, thrillers, detective stories and mysteries, expect a fast-paced read. These suspense fans want that pace to begin immediately. So, if you want to create marvelous, fast-paced suspense novels, follow this one simple rule.If... 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
Top Ten Great Headline Ideas
What Makes a Great Headline?Headlines are far more important than the copy beneath them. If you don't use headlines within your chapter or in your Web site sales letters and article titles, you will lose your audience's attention in a few seconds. And, that's serious.Apply These Top Ten Headline Ideas... Read More
Best Writing Advice I Ever Got
I've been in the communications business a long time?over 25 years. During that period I've gathered writing suggestions from all over, and put much of it in my new book "Words That Stick."In the next few paragraphs, I'll give you some of the best advice I've received. Perhaps some of... Read More
Write Your Way To A Better Brain
Boost Brain Power Through WritingHave you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to clarify it in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.By putting thoughts into words,... Read More
The Best Freelance Job Boards for Writers
How many times have you checked out a job board to that either it no longer exists or that there is one or two jobs listed. Out of the hundreds of job boards on the Web today, how do you find those containing projects that you are interested in and... Read More
How To Write to a Word Count
You've finished your story, and you're pretty happy with it. The plot is gripping, the characters are lively, and the pace zooms along. Great! You've done it!Then... you count words.It can't be! How can your short story be so far over the word count? The guidelines say '900 words' -... Read More
Do You Plot With Your Character In Mind?
Creative Writing Tips ?You are plotting the story. You write down what will happen, what problems will arise, what obstacles you will place so the character won't reach his goals immediately, what he's going to do to overcome these problems etc?So all these things will be happening to your character... Read More
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The Dreaded Daily Word Count
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
Be A Savvy Writer: Go Where The Business Is
If you're a writer, you're in business. It doesn't matter... Read More
Make Your Mark Upon Humanity
The greatest gift you have to give to yourself and... Read More
Dont Make This Huge Writing Mistake!
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
Check Your English Grammar With This Easy Technique
As an International language, English has been used widely in... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
Know Your Editing Choices
Each author has special editing needs. To save yourself time... Read More
Sense of Place
What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a... Read More
Publisher Ethics For Reprint-able Articles
Let's Discuss Publisher Ethics:If you are an ezine publisher or... Read More
Does Your Fight Scene Pack a Punch?
Long ago, movie directors mastered the technique of creating a... Read More
Seven Important Lessons for Experts Who Want to Get Published
At first, I noticed that I could have written many... Read More
A Writers Life
Ever wonder what an author's life is like? What that... Read More
Top Ten Writing Mistakes Made By New Childrens Writers
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... Read More
What Can Go Into A Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website
What do you mean, you don't have a website yet?... Read More
How to Create Stories that Sizzle
How to Start Your Story with a BangThe purpose of... Read More
Sharpen Your Writing With Structure
At some point, every serious writer is forced to sit... Read More
I Am Biodegradable - My Writing Is Not
My dad was wrong. I just discovered that I am... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
A Writers Personal Cheer Squad
We all need a cheer squad.We all need people to... Read More
When I Run Out of Ideas
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
Gaining Writing Experience
GAINING WRITING EXPERIENCE Some Catch-22, huh? In... Read More
The Run-on Sentence: From Here To Eternity
If you find your sentences filled with commas, and they... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Good Ideas for Stories
The principle for writing good screenplays begins with good idea... Read More
Writers Who Consistently Cut The Mustard Do So Because...
Have you ever wondered why certain writers are able to... Read More
7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More
Review of A Classic: Finneys Invasion of The Body Snatchers
To keep it simple and basic: Jack Finney's Invasion of... Read More
Dont Forget That Manual!
No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More
Home Business Writing Made Simple
Have you ever written a letter to a friend? Ever... Read More
Taming The Book Proposal
Taming the Book Proposal: The BasicsOh, that most maddening of... Read More
Should I Keep Writing?
Writers are an insecure lot.It's easy to understand why. You... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
Writing Your Best-Selling Non-Fiction Book Title
Your struggling to sell just a few copies of your... Read More
Good Writing
Good writing is like sex. Two people are involved ?... Read More
How to Pitch a Story
Ever wonder why we refer to convincing an editor a... Read More
Ten Ways to Get Cheap (and Free) Magazine Samples
1 - Join a reading or writing group. Ask members... Read More
Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers
Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a 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
Keep your Book Dream Alive
Is your book nearly finished, finished, published, or even in... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
7 Essential Letter Writing Strategies
Based on the feedback that I have been getting from... Read More
Through the Eyes of an Artist
As writers, we initially tend to be either more cerebral... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters - Writing a Screenplay Using Structure
Effective screenwriting relies on the good understanding and use of... Read More
Increase Your Chances Of Winning Writing Contests
Winning writing contests can provide several advantages to writers. For... Read More
How to Write a Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the... Read More
How To Co-Publish For Profits!
The Benefits of Co-Publishing There are a number of publishers,... Read More
Writing For Free: When & When Not to Do It!
Right off the bat, I want to say that there... Read More
10 Secrets For Writing Killer Complaint Letters
Complaint letters aren't always fun, but sometimes they need to... Read More
Should You Do a Writing Course?
First, let's tackle the question that is uppermost in many... Read More
8 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer,... Read More
A Few Keys to Writing Effective Dialogue
Every writer expends a great deal of creative energy developing... Read More
A Plan
All writers should use a plan whether written or reflected.... Read More
A Writers Tools
William Faulkner, the great Mississippi writer, said, "The tools I... Read More
Permission NOT To Write
Quite a few years ago, I enrolled in a Degree... Read More
8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!
'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More
Mind Mapping Your Journal Entries
Clustering, also called Mind Mapping, is a great way to... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm
As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More
Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on... Read More
Get Your Writing Reviewed by Major Publications for Free
All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a... Read More
10 Ways to Shatter Writers Block
1. Use Logic: Check for External PressuresAre you under physical... Read More
Teachers Should Write, During Their Summers
Before I became a teacher, I was a sports writer.... Read More
A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
Character Motivation - Always Ask WHY
For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking... Read More
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