The Write Habit: How to Strengthen Your Writing Muscle

Writing is a muscle that needs exercise to stay in shape.I realized how true that saying is when I took what I called "a well-earned break" after I finished my first novel. The last few days of writing that novel felt as sweet as whipped cream--I was in a writing... Read More

English Grammar ? Seven Outdated Rules You Can Ignore

No matter what your fifth-grade English teacher says, some grammar "rules" no longer apply. The style mavens of our day all agree that the ability to communicate clearly and concisely takes precedence over archaic grammar rules. Stop chewing your pencils and forget about these rules. Each rule is followed by... Read More

What Does It Take To Make Your Memories Into Publishable Memoirs?

Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal experiences for publication?Who would want to read your life story?I believe the main reason you may want to think about writing a memoir of your life is fairly simple. Everyone has different experiences in life that we learn from, that... Read More

6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day

1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or so before you start to write. Some writers find this mentally 'prepares' them for writing - it's a bridge between their ordinary lives and their writing. The repetitive activity can free up your right brain.2. DO 15-20 MINUTES OF FREE... 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

Amazing Ways Writing Articles Can Improve Your Business

How to get a lot of traffic to your website FREE? Writing articles. This is one of most cost effective way to promote your website - it saves you a lot of money, in the meantime, you get a lot of valuable visitors. The following are a few tips for... Read More

Nobody Likes A Rambler

We all know people who ramble. They include every boring and insignificant detail, speak in five-minute-long sentences and take forever to get to the point. When they finally reach the end of their story, most people have either walked away or lost interest.If you were reading their words, would you... 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

Reasons for Recording Your Life Story

1. No one else will do it for you.2. No one else knows the stories of you life quite like you do. Do you want them to tell it?3. This is an opportunity to share knowledge, wisdom and advice to those who would be inspired to learn from us.4. When... Read More

The Myths of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?

There is an image most people carry of the artist (think Van Gough's self-portrait, the one with his ear bandaged), working in solitude in a barren garret in a dark corner of the city. Everyday is a struggle. He continually walks between moments of brilliance and moments of insanity. It's... Read More

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How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work

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How You Can Take Advantage of the Increasing Demand for Freelance Online Writers

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Writing with a Sense of Adventure

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Listen, consider this scenario.You have a deadline to honour. Time... Read More

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

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If You Want to Succeed As a Writer, Dont Just Think It, Do It

It never ceases to amaze me when a prospective writer... Read More

How To Self-Publish Your Own Books, Manuals, Reports Or Newsletters

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3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas

There are many ways you can generate ideas you can... Read More

7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends

Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a... Read More

Self-examination vs Self-indulgence

Self-examination is brutally honest. Self-indulgence is brutally maudlin.Writing requires the... Read More

Why Book Writers Need A Running Mate

By far, I have found that the lack of discipline... Read More

The Top Five Mistakes That Companies Make with Regard to Technical Documentation

I've seen it time and again. One of the most... Read More

10 Ways to Shatter Writers Block

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Through the Eyes of an Artist

As writers, we initially tend to be either more cerebral... Read More

8 Quick Tips on Creating Vivid, Memorable Characters

These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More

Publish It Now! No Matter What It Is

Do you want to publish something? An article, a non-fiction... Read More

Write Your Story, Put It On A Website, Sell Millions of Copies

Although he has his own website, John Grisham probably does... Read More

Technical Writing for the Terrified

IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget... Read More

In Praise of Personal Pronouns

Rudolph Flesch, a pioneering advocate of readability, put great stock... Read More

To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob

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

The Psychology Of Effortless Writing

I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of... Read More

Create Confidence With Your Writing

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

Whose Story Is It?

Whenever you sit down to plot a story (or even... Read More

Writing Tips for your Journey

Tips for your writing journeySo, you'd like to be a... Read More

Learn How To Write Poetry!

A poet isn't born; you must work at crafting your... Read More

Open a Vein

If you want to be a writer, you must write... Read More

English Grammar ? Seven Outdated Rules You Can Ignore

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Talent or Toil

As in all endeavors, toil is necessary to succeed and... Read More

Proofreading for Profits

How to avoid mistakes that undermine your credibilityYou're probably already... Read More