Dont Get Burned: Evaluating Script Writing Contests

Hundreds of writing contests tempt screenwriters with the lure of prize money, instant film industry contacts and personal feedback from film professionals. But contests can be costly, screenwriters should choose intelligently.Before you write that check, research and evaluate the contests that interest you. Narrow down your choices to the best... Read More

Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions

Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is integral to success in the International setting. It is increasingly recognized as a key element in assignment success.The ability to communicate in the local language of International colleagues and clients facilitates relationship building and fosters an atmosphere of credibility and... Read More

Rejection ? Have the Right Perspective and Don?t Quit

If you're getting rejections from your submissions, please don't quit yet until you read the following article. I want you to get a perspective on rejection.First of all, I'll assume you've been told a few things about rejection: Don't take it personally; it's a part of writing; and all well-established... 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

Taming The Book Proposal

Taming the Book Proposal: The BasicsOh, that most maddening of documents! For so many of us eager to move forward with our nonfiction projects, it looms large like a guard at the queen's castle, blocking the path to publication. Its perfection eludes us yet it stands there teasing, "Complete me,... Read More

Why Manners Maketh the Freelance Writer

Lately I've been noticing an odd trend amongst the freelance writers who contact us every week: rudeness.First there was the writer who accepted a job found on our boards and forwarded the completed assignment to the employer with the words, "Project attached. Email me payment immediately." No please, no thank... Read More

Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and Advice

Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to paper or keyboard to monitor. Endless hours of creativity intermingle with apprehension, but your need to write engulfs your spirit. You swim high on the waves of excitement and trudge forward through the waves of doubt. Finally, your manuscript is... Read More

Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless

Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nikki Giovanni. The names of authors (dead and alive) can go on and on. But I'll let you have first pick!You are in a room with some of your favorite authors. About ten of them. However, you are only allowed... Read More

Building Character

Names are important. Names give clues about us, where we live, who we are. In some cases they can even tell what we do! There is a certain ring about George W. Bush, you just know he's American! You can almost feel the Texan, and taste the oilWhen selecting names... Read More

Finding The Book Writing Resources, Tips, And Help You Need!

Writing can be more difficult that just compiling your thoughts on a few pieces of paper. In fact, it can be a challenge to find something new, interesting, and publishable to write about. Even if you have the basic designs for a book, you still need to fill the pages... Read More

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Cheap Therapy

I call it cheap therapy. That gushing, near-religious, poured-from-the-body stress... Read More

The Blank Mind

Many writers stare at the blank page or clean computer... Read More

Basic Writing Tips ? Some Controversial, All Correct

As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4... Read More

Extreme Research: 10 Snappy Rules For Success

So you want to learn to research well, and not... Read More

Character Motivation - Always Ask WHY

For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking... Read More

Greatness

[When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding... Read More

Dreading the Writing Assignment? Outlines to the Rescue

Writing technical articles is a challenge. There you sit, surrounded... Read More

Screenwriting ? The Value of Structure

Structure in the form of frameworks, work processes and goals... Read More

Get An Attitude About Your Writing

(This excerpt is taken from my new writing workshop Writing... Read More

Get Noticed! Eight Tips to Catching an Editors Eye

The first five pages of a novel are critical.Editors make... Read More

Five Keys To A Successful Query Letter

Do you know what a query letter is? If so,... Read More

The Demon Fear

You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More

Secrets Of Successful Authors

When the writing bug hits you, get out your pencil,... Read More

Ghostwriting - Making Money by Being Invisible

My bookcase take up one whole wall in the family... Read More

Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?

Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... 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

Writing With Power: 5 Snappy Rules For Success

Almost everyone could profit from enhancing their writing skills. From... Read More

How Are You Plotting?

Creative Writing Tips ?Writing is a creative process and how... Read More

Idea Mining for Writers 101

Want to write an article or book, but are stuck... Read More

3 Tips to Achieve Your Writing Goals

1. Make your goals achievable.By achievable, we mean realistic and... Read More

How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer?

For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they... Read More

Write For Yourself First

It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More

How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas

How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your... Read More

Create Confidence With Your Writing

Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press... Read More

Writing Requires Self-Control

The only way to become a writer is to write.... Read More

How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent

In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors,... Read More

That Cute Lil Ol Apostrophe

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

Top 5 Rules of English Grammar

Communication is effective when we follow certain rules. These rules... Read More

Starting a Local Writers Group

My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More

Writing Styles for Fiction: Which Voice to Use

I recently set up a website to promote a new... Read More

Screenwriting and Screenwriters ? beyond Syd Field

Without denigrating the work and contribution of Syd Field to... Read More

Building a Character Wall

For any great novelist, defining your cast of intriguing characters... Read More

The ENTP Inventor Writes A Novel

People familiar with the Myers-Briggs Personality test know that the... Read More