Write That Down! Compulsively Collecting Content for Your Writing

Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one of the following things:Where did he get such great stories? Why can't I think of examples like that? How does she always develop amazing illustrations?The answer is: content.In writing, content is KING. (Duh, right?) But every book, article, report, manual,... Read More

Get Noticed! Eight Tips to Catching an Editors Eye

The first five pages of a novel are critical.Editors make quick judgments. They don't like to admit it, but they do. Somewhere an editor is sitting in an airless room staring at a pile of manuscripts hoping to strike gold, but doubtful. She wants to get through the toppling pile... Read More

Turbo Charge Your Career! Write And Produce Your Own Stage Play!

Have you ever wondered how you can adapt your screenplay or novel into a stage play? Do you have a story that you yearn to see on stage? Or, maybe you're an actor frustrated by the barrage of fruitless auditions and dream of performing before a live audience. If so,... Read More

Get Creative In The Great Outdoors

Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in the streets...Okay - so I didn't create that phrase - ("Dancing In The Streets" words and music by Ivy Jo Hunter, William Stevenson and Marvin Gaye) - but my take on it is creative?Anyway, as the sun begins to heat... 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 wrote my first novel, The League, in about 30 days. I never spent more than two hours on any given day, unless I wrote then went back to edit. I also found and signed with a publisher in one month... Read More

The Spectre Hound

And a dreadful thing from the cliff did spring, and its wild bark thrill'd around, His eyes had the glow of the fires below, 'twas the form of the spectre houndOne of the most chilling omens of death in English folklore is the large, spectral demon dog called Black Shuck.... Read More

How To Write Cover Letters That Work

Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the term "cover letter".That's because when most people use that term, they don't realize that there are two main types of cover letters. There are "document transmittal cover letters", and there are "resume cover letters".DOCUMENT COVER LETTERSA document cover letter is... Read More

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas

There are many ways you can generate ideas you can use for your stories, articles and other creative pieces. Start with the three ways given below:1. Put Your 5 Senses to WorkA simple but effective way to generate fresh ideas from a single concept, idea or object is to describe... 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

Graphology - Unleash Inner Personality & Talent of Child

|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about peoples inner personality, Especially peoples with whom you are dealing and peoples whom you like, dislike, adore & love.Now haven't you ever thought of just knowing a person inside out and there should be a method for this also? Here... Read More

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How to Publish a Book: Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing

For many authors just starting out, it can be a... Read More

7 Essential Letter Writing Strategies

Based on the feedback that I have been getting from... Read More

Common Writing Mistakes

Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're... Read More

Water to Swim In

Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire... Read More

Writing as a Gift

What am I supposed to give Anthony as a wedding... Read More

Advice for New Writers

With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More

Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 4 of 6

LATER, LATTERLater means afterwards; latter is the second of two... Read More

Ferreting Out Work

FERRETING OUT WORK You keep hearing that there's work out... Read More

6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day

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

Is The Theme Reinforced In The Ending?

Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More

On Writing and Poetry: Harry Calhoun in Conversation

"This is just brilliant. The whole interview is incredible? I'm?... Read More

Create Confidence With Your Writing

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

Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template

Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays.... Read More

An Introduction to Self Publishing Material

Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More

The Blank Mind

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

Be Your Own Literary Agent and Get Published

So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to... Read More

Check Your English Grammar With This Easy Technique

As an International language, English has been used widely in... Read More

Sell More Books With a Powerful Back Cover

Did you know that your back cover information is, after... Read More

For Beginners: Ten Ways To Prepare To Get Published

(Skip directly to ten for the fastest shortcut!)Like any field,... Read More

The Writer and the Web

If your dream is to get published, the chance is... Read More

Dont Get Burned: Evaluating Script Writing Contests

Hundreds of writing contests tempt screenwriters with the lure of... Read More

Know Your Editing Choices

Each author has special editing needs. To save yourself time... Read More

A Mode of Transportation

Great writing transports one vicariously to realms that the reader... Read More

How to Create Incredible Characters Easily

Creating incredible characters can be easy if you know of... Read More

Four Easy Ways to Get a Book Written (Especially If You Dont Like to Write)

Becoming an author is probably a lot easier than you... Read More

Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1

If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More

Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank

A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More

Documenting Everything: Your Journal is Your Logbook

Sailors had it for years. Great explorers had it as... Read More

What is Screenwriting?

Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... 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

What Is The Single Worst Mistake Most People Make When Writing Classified Ads?

All sales begin with some form of advertising whether it's... Read More

Whats Missing in your Nearly Finished Book?

Bookcoaching clients come to me at different stages of writing... Read More