Writing for the Internet -- How To Give the Readers What They Want

In this article you will find tips on: How to intrigue your readers from the very start-the most important part of your piece isn't the content, Once they're hooked-reel them in, How to keep them reading through the entire piece instead of scanning for information, Break it up!-How to keep... Read More

Becoming a Writer

The urge to write fiction seems God given for some, a learned skill for others.One thing is certain ? it requires practice and a particular mindset. But, if you're a beginner, where do you start?The following 10 tips will help kick-start your writing habit, whether you're a complete novice, or... 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 early night, you go to your "second job" - your freelance business.Between writing articles, researching new assignments and invoicing for completed work, it will be well past midnight before you can even think of going to bed. How much longer... Read More

Creative Writing Tips - Have You Established Your Main Character At The Start?

In the beginning of your story you have to grab your readers' interest and sustain it till the end. Our hook is our character. Readers keep on reading to find out more about the character. To see what he'll do in the story; how he'll solve his problems. What his... Read More

How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer?

For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they may find themselves feeling left out. There are simply not enough employment options available.When you are looking at the jobs listings, you may become frustrated and annoyed with the lack of the type of employment that you want. But, if... Read More

Top 10 Tips to Complete a Creative Writing Project Without Losing Your Creativity

Have you ever started a creative writing project with great excitement, only to have your interest dwindle as the process, itself, interfere with your creativity? How do you keep the momentum going and continue to enjoy the creative process? Follow these tips for high creativity, fun and success!1. Create a... Read More

Seven Compelling Reasons to Get Your Name on a Book Cover

Have you ever considered writing a book? If so, maybe you've already established firmly in mind your exact purpose for becoming an author. Your reasons may match one or more of those below. Or perhaps you could add yours to the list. Nevertheless, with some 65,000 books being published in... Read More

How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 1)

In the current job market, many editorial workers have turned to freelancing as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding how to go about freelancing.Here I will address what, in my opinion, is the single most important asset you need to build a successful freelance career.... Read More

A Few Brief Tips to Deal with Writing Rejection

What to do when you get rejected.You've just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. What's left to do? You could give up, but I wouldn't suggest this. Here's some brief tips on how to deal with rejection.1.Take a breatherYou've probably been wondering and rattling your brain... Read More

Novel to Screenplay: The Challenges of Adaptation

ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing the rights to adapt John Doe's fabulous, but little known novel, Lawrence of Monrovia, to screenplay form. Suddenly, panic sets in. "What was I thinking? How the devil am I going to convert this 400-page novel to a 110-page screenplay?"The... Read More

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Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme?

Creative Writing Tips ?Whichever theme you choose, all the elements,... Read More

Time to Write

SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER?Many people have entertained... Read More

6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day

1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or... Read More

How To Be A Published (Non-Fiction) Author

1. Turning your idea into a bookWith non-fiction books the... Read More

Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless

Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read More

The Myths Of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?

There is an image most people carry of the artist... Read More

How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey

When we write stories, with the purpose of sharing them... Read More

How to Break In and Succeed as a Screenwriter

Screenwriting is a competitive trade. To distinguish yourself as a... Read More

A Freelancers Journey, Part One

Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer.... Read More

8 Tell-Tale Signs That Forecast Writing Success!

'Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented... Read More

Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or Thoughts About Taking the Plunge)

Nike's ad has taken on new meaning for me of... Read More

Multiplying Sales As A Writer

Often, time is an enemy of writers. Sales seem slow... Read More

The Writers Angst

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

Recommendation Letters Demystified

There is a lot of confusion about recommendation letters.Recommendation letters... Read More

Essay Types and Modes Youll Need to Write for College

~TYPES~You Want Us to Write What? Understanding the Task AssignedWhich... Read More

Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling

Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965.... Read More

That Cute Lil Ol Apostrophe

Have you ever had a student write to tell you... Read More

Finish Your Book Already!

I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More

A New Way To Self Publish

More and more good authors are turning to the Internet... Read More

To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob

"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my... Read More

Learn to Talk on Paper: The Art of Effective Business Writing

Rudolf Flesch, a specialist in writing skills, ran classes... Read More

Writing IS a Business

Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job... Read More

Getting Published Is Different For Everyone: Two Paths Among Many

One obvious question that can get overlooked in the process... Read More

Passionate About Writing?

I'm a writing fool! 2 book proposals, 1 user's guide,... Read More

Bring Out the Natural Writer in You

Think you can't write a book that will sell? You... Read More

Best Writing Advice I Ever Got

I've been in the communications business a long time?over 25... Read More

How to Relax Your Writing

Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of... Read More

Writing with a Sense of Adventure

We've all been told that we need to use all... Read More

The Struggle

Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a... Read More

Overcoming Writers Block

Do you suffer from writer's block? Is there a pending... Read More

Your Words Will Determine Your Business!

Be careful when you write.Words you use, sentences you phrase... Read More

Mexican Living: Pasatiempo

It occurred to me one day that I needed something... Read More

The Makings of a Personal Essay, Really

Sometimes I can be dense when it comes to realizing... Read More