Getting To Know Your Characters
Interesting characters that readers care about are the most important 'ingredients' in your novel.That might sound like a fairly sweeping statement, but think about it.You can have a wonderful plot with twists and turns and a humdinger of a surprise ending... but if the reader doesn't believe in your characters,... Read More
How To Write More Powerful Reports
There is one key difference between reports and most other forms of business writing, and we get a hint of that in the word, "report." Whereas with many other forms of written comms you can be a little creative and put your own slant on your words, in a report... Read More
Book Publishing Contracts For Writers: What Should I Look Out For?
Dave, I just got a contract for a book from a publisher that I haven't worked with before. These long, tedious legal documents just befuddle me, however! Would you mind spinning through this and seeing what you think about the terms and clauses herein? Here are my thoughts... Read More
Idea Mining for Writers 101
Want to write an article or book, but are stuck for ideas? Here are a few practical ways to awaken that muse.- Keep a writer's journal. A hardcover notebook will do nicely for keeping entries on a variety of topics including, but are not limited to: problems, daydreams, quotes, bits... 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
Groundbreaking Work
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not always present. As a result, the dedicated writer writes anyway. Professional writers face the task without think too much about the actual activity. They have established the habit, so they sit down and put their thought to paper whether they... Read More
Comma Usage Made Simple
Don't they drive you nuts?You can visit all the rules of style you want, and you can read all the books and articles you want. You'll still be confused. You'll see inconsistency. You'll see experts who don't agree with each other. And, you'll pull out your hair. Unless you're me,... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Value of Structure
Structure in the form of frameworks, work processes and goals enhances creative output:a) Short term goals (incremental productivity) produce more output than a "do your best" approach. Writing four pages a day completes a words-on-paper first draft screenplay in one month. A "do your best" or "waiting for inspiration" approach... Read More
Mama Dont Allow No Fighting in Your Writing
When you sit down to write a steamy romance, a spine-tingling horror story, or an action-packed adventure, lock the door. The last thing you need is your mother, father, coach, English teacher or pastor reading over your shoulder and giving you advice.While mom, dad, coach, Mrs. Smith and Reverend Jones... Read More
Creative Writing Tips - Does The Name You Chose Suit Your Character?
How do you choose a name? Do you put down the first name that pops into your mind? Initially that's what I used to do, until someone pointed out to me that there are a few things to take into consideration when choosing a name?1. You Have To Be Comfortable... Read More
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Have You Settled On First Choice When Choosing A Title?
Short Story Writing Tips -We've established what a title should... Read More
How To Cut the Clutter and Win Readers
Most of us hate housework.Nevertheless, even the most hopeless slobs... Read More
Writing Tips for your Journey
Tips for your writing journeySo, you'd like to be a... Read More
How To Write More Powerful Reports
There is one key difference between reports and most other... Read More
Talent or Toil
As in all endeavors, toil is necessary to succeed and... Read More
Rules for Getting the Story Down
1. Write it fast, fix it later.2. Commit to writing... Read More
Editing Secrets
Once you've plotted out your book, developed the characters and... Read More
Writers Block - Melting the Ice
What does one do as a writer who loves writing... Read More
The Bottomless Notebook
Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering... Read More
Mexican Living: Lets Be Perfectly Clear
Readers often send me interesting and exciting e-mails about the... Read More
How To Avoid Viewpoint Slips
Sit back, and imagine what it feels like to be... Read More
Writers Block is No Longer a Problem
"If you're like me, than I'm sure you're pretty familiar... Read More
2nd Installment on Autobiography
ESSAY 2Andre Malraux once said that what interested him in... Read More
A Writers Life
Ever wonder what an author's life is like? What that... Read More
Dont Rely on Your Spellchecker - or - The Importance of Good Proof Reading
Weather posting a page to your Website, writing a letter... Read More
Uncommon Advice for Beginning Novelists
1) Convince yourself you want to do something else. If... 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
Top Ten Tips (Part 1)
The following rules are essential if you want people to... Read More
Realize Your Book Dream In 2005!
If you haven't realized the success you wanted last year,... Read More
Writing With Power: 5 Snappy Rules For Success
Almost everyone could profit from enhancing their writing skills. From... Read More
Top 7 Writers Sites for 2005
If you dream of turning your book into a best... Read More
Apostrophe Usage Made Simple
According to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southerner... Read More
Keeping a Journal - One of the Three Treasures to Leave Behind
(excerpted from the "How to Use a Journal" audio series... Read More
Keys to Characterisation
Far too many inexperienced writers create flat, stereotypical characters: the... Read More
Good Writing
Good writing is like sex. Two people are involved ?... Read More
Get Creative In The Great Outdoors
Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in... Read More
Write SMART: How to Create Terrific Writing Goals - And Achieve Them!
Open up your favorite calendar and circle today's date.Why? Because... Read More
Formats for Writing Life Narratives
Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More
The Blank Mind
Many writers stare at the blank page or clean computer... Read More
Important Points of Fiction
Fiction manuscripts receive feedback that addresses and scores:· The theme... Read More
The Writing Life
In the 7th grade I wanted to be an architect... Read More
Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter
Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and... Read More
Mama Dont Allow No Fighting in Your Writing
When you sit down to write a steamy romance, a... Read More
Use These 3 Editing Tips to Ensure Your Writing Hits the Bull?s-Eye
The first step in the writing process is to put... Read More
Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!
If you think proofreading equals editing, then you're wrong! Editing... Read More
10 Tips To Help You Pack More Power Into Your Business Writing
1. Before you write anything down define not what you... Read More
Writing For The Web: Where To Get Article Ideas
A friend and I were talking the other day about... Read More
Top Ten Great Headline Ideas
What Makes a Great Headline?Headlines are far more important than... Read More
Writing for Local Veterinary Hospitals
Freelance writer STANLEY BURKHARDT has a passion for animals. He... Read More
7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends
Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a... Read More
Six Tips for Creating More Lifelike Story Characters
Working on my first humorous novel, I started with a... Read More
A Series of Articles on Autobiography
ESSAYS ON AUTOBIOGRAPHY: NUMBER 1Preamble:Nearly seven years ago I wrote... Read More
Time-Saving Skills to Get More from Your Writing
As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction... Read More
A Book Note Vs a Book Report
IntroductionSince our early days of elementary education we have been... Read More
Revising Your Manuscript: Fourteen Questions to Ask Yourself
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
9 More Writing Tips for Successful Email Marketing
A few months ago, I wrote a guide entitled: 101... Read More
Another Way to Show Your Expertise: Write a Book!
Maybe you should write a book! This is not as... Read More
Writing is a Discipline
If a writer considers writing to be a task, he/she... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
Write With Passion: 4 Steps To Emotionally Charge A Nonfiction Article
You have just completed a draft of an article. It... Read More
The Writing Game
There are a lot of tapes and books and CD... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More
Making Freelance Writing Niche Types Fit: A Few Niche Types by Definition and Description
Our Freelance Writing Needs DefinedWe must make freelance niche types... Read More
Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers
Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new... Read More
Make Your Readers Cry
You know, I really hate it when someone catches me... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More
Learn to Talk on Paper: The Art of Effective Business Writing
Rudolf Flesch, a specialist in writing skills, ran classes... Read More
Why Manners Maketh the Freelance Writer
Lately I've been noticing an odd trend amongst the freelance... Read More
6 Ways to Toot Your Own Writing Horn
You know you've got writing talent. Others enjoy your work... Read More
Do You Plot With Your Character In Mind?
Creative Writing Tips ?You are plotting the story. You write... Read More
New York Code Orange Jaisini New Art Series
The creativity of Jaisini is not designed to be preaching... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
Business Writing Tip: Question & Answer Format
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob
"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my... Read More
Overcome Writers Block with Snake Dancing
Writer's block! Even columnist Dave Berry has it. He admits... Read More
Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters ? Incremental Productivity
When attempting to understand Creativity and Innovation, it pays to... Read More
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