Mexican Living: Lets Be Perfectly Clear

Readers often send me interesting and exciting e-mails about the op-ed pieces I write and manage to publish. As a writer, I get all sorts. Some are actually encouraging. Then there are those who say, "This is YOUR fantasy, not the reality I have seen." Or, they ask, "Your point... Read More

How to Relax Your Writing

Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of high school and college papers are probably getting in the way. We're often brought up to believe writing is a Big Deal. We can't, of course, write the way we speak. That would be too easy!Some corporate departments perpetuate this... Read More

Technical Writing for the Terrified

IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget to hire a professional writer to address their technical documentation. Although in an ideal world all technical documentation should be produced by a highly trained expert, unfortunately we do not live in an ideal. In the same way that many... Read More

Freelance Writing: How Many Regular Clients Should You Have?

This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For me, the worst working scenario is when a few weeks go by and all my work comprises one-off jobs for small clients who never become repeat customers.It takes a lot of time finding and developing each new client. That means... Read More

Using Metaphor Effectively

We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for some policy change or cleaning up after a scandal. Some will cut out a sharp point, while others leave the audience in bewilderment. You can often thank - or blame - the use of metaphor for the outcome of a... Read More

Have You Completed A Character Questionnaire?

Creative Writing Tips ?Complete a character questionnaire for each of your main characters or even secondary characters that play a vital role in your story. This way you will know your character(s) well before you start writing about them.Fill in as much information about them as possible. Don't only answer... Read More

10 Tips To Help You Pack More Power Into Your Business Writing

1. Before you write anything down define not what you want to say, but what your message must achieve. Keep that firmly in focus at all times and use it as the main goal for everything you write. Ask yourself "does this concept/approach /clever headline/earnest mission statement/ really help the... Read More

Water to Swim In

Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire to be a published writer, or maybe I should I say â??Writerâ?? with a capital â??W.â?? For some reason it always seemed a lofty goal, to want to see my byline in print. I found this trepidation totally uncharacteristic to... Read More

7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends

Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a term paper I knew just what to do. I quickly researched the report, and wrote it as fast as I could.Next, I reached for a thesaurus and looked up complicated, multi-syllable synonyms for my easy words. This turned my paper... Read More

How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 2)

Part 1 of this article discussed the experience you need to successfully build a freelance career. Here, I will outline other necessities.EQUIPMENT: Working from home means you must to have all the necessary equipment. Minimally, a phone, computer and fax machine. Ideally, a [color] copier, modem, fast Internet access, scanner... Read More

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Writing IS a Business

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

Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template

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

How To Write Cover Letters That Work

Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the... Read More

Timer Magic for Writers

If your writing muscle isn't in shape, writing a novel... Read More

Can Your Theme Be Proved In Your Story?

Creative Writing Tips ?Your theme has to be something you... Read More

Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 1

If you either want to write a book to help... Read More

Create A Dream Diary

How many times have you forced yourself to sit in... Read More

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas

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

A Single Technique

Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one... Read More

Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website

What do you mean, you don't have a website yet?... Read More

Writing Tips for your Journey

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

Write For Yourself First

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

Ways to Make Extra Income Using the Internet

To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can... Read More

Whats in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters

So you've got your plot outlined, a title lined up... Read More

Formats for Writing Life Narratives

Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More

Does Your Theme Contain Character, Conflict, Resolution?

Creative Writing Tips ?For a theme to work and the... Read More

8 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately

Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer,... Read More

Writing the 8 WebCopy Headline Categories

My article this issue is an excerpt from a book... Read More

How To Break Into Print Publishing

The big question. Do you submit directly to the publishers,... Read More

Top Seven Mistakes Writers Make and What to Do About Them

Writers often get stuck because they make assumptions about writing,... Read More

Do You Know What A Plot Is?

Creative Writing Tips ?What a plot is and what a... Read More

New Authors Publishing Options

All your publishing options are as follows:--Conventional publishing--Vanity or subsidy... Read More

Im Just The Writer

Writers are often are greatly surprised or disappointed by how... Read More

The Power of Punctuation

Punctuation, when used creatively, is powerful. Note, however, that when... Read More

The Author Within

Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More

Writers Who Consistently Cut The Mustard Do So Because...

Have you ever wondered why certain writers are able to... Read More

Know your Audience Before you Write Your Book or Web Site

If you want happy customers to use your service or... Read More

Freelance or Staff

There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages... Read More

Persisting With Bulldog Determination

Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick... Read More

Reasons for Recording Your Life Story

1. No one else will do it for you.2. No... Read More

How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 1)

In the current job market, many editorial workers have turned... Read More

The Prologue - When to Use One, How to Write One

What is a prologue? When should you use one? Should... Read More

Nonfiction Idea Generators

The hardest part of nonfiction writing is finding a subject... Read More