How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing that novel or story, and over time, this can become a potential problem. Their metabolism may slow down and the pounds can inch up. Statistics show all kinds of health problems associated with obesity.If you're an author, you are aware... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write a Book That Sells
Is there a book inside of you? Yes? Then why don't you write it? Or, if you've already written a book, wouldn't you like to sell more? So many of you have a great idea for a book, even a dynamite title, but much more is needed to write a... 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
Slow Pokes: Short Story On The Changing World Of Writing
"No one will ever know who I am, I'm a nobody-writer from nowhere? I've had a thousand rejections from all the major publishers. It seems my destiny is never to be read, another nameless soul lost to the sands of eternity." Johnny's face twisted into a pained grimace, you could... Read More
Why We Dont Write Our Books
In the ten years that I've taught people how to get on with their books, I've noticed a phenomenon that I'll call "Author's Block." Would-be writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed to it. The problem is that they're not so sure they want the pressure of being... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories of a particularly adventurous 3 years of my life when I became totally addicted to the world of online chat rooms and met a number of 'gentlemen' for real that I met in fantasyland online.However after I allowed an educated... Read More
If The Viewpoint Character Is A Secondary Character, Have You Established Who He is?
Creative Writing Tips ?I have said above that if a secondary character tells the story of the main character, then the spotlight should be kept on the main character.This shouldn't be taken to the extreme though.In other words, you don't just write the story of the main character without telling... Read More
Taking the Free Out of Freelance Writing
When you run an online agency for freelance writers, editors and proofreaders you'd think the biggest problem would be attracting employers who are willing to pay a decent hourly rate for freelance writing. You'd be wrong.Actually, the biggest problem is dealing with freelancers who're absolutely determined to offer their services... Read More
5 Reasons People Like Technology White Papers
A good white paper is a paper that makes you look good.You look good when your white paper makes sense, when it's readable, when it concentrates on benefits and examples, and when it's easy to get. Here's why:Reason #1. Many people would rather die than talk to a sales representative... Read More
Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story?
Creative Writing Tips ?It's no use coming up with a theme and not using it. Short stories are about a character or characters and about one situation or happening in those characters' lives.By concentrating on that one thing, our stories are focused. You will need to focus to maintain a... Read More
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Dont Get Burned: Evaluating Script Writing Contests
Hundreds of writing contests tempt screenwriters with the lure of... Read More
Celebrating Writing and Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
Top Ten Tips (Part 2)
Golden Rules For New Writers - Things you need to... Read More
Finish Your Book Already!
I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More
How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles
Want to write a how-to article but can't come up... Read More
You Dont Need Inspiration!
Or do you?Writers write. You shouldn't wait around for inspiration... Read More
Make Your Mark Upon Humanity
The greatest gift you have to give to yourself and... Read More
The Author Within
Just about every marketer on the Internet claims to be... Read More
When I Run Out of Ideas
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
Conflict - How To Keep Your Readers Turning Pages
Some writers are just too kind.They hate to put their... Read More
Plagiarism Through The Eyes Of College Students
Plagiarism has been condemned lately by all types of experts,... Read More
The Opportunities As A Freelance Proofreader in the UK
A UK based freelance proofreader should be able to provide... Read More
That Cute Lil Ol Apostrophe
Have you ever had a student write to tell you... Read More
Boost Your Income With Trade Journals
Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren't... Read More
Editing and Polishing - How Much is Enough?
A few days ago, I critiqued a chapter for a... Read More
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
Top 7 Writers Sites for 2005
If you dream of turning your book into a best... Read More
Basic Writing Tips ? Some Controversial, All Correct
As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4... Read More
Documenting Everything: Your Journal is Your Logbook
Sailors had it for years. Great explorers had it as... Read More
The Dreaded Daily Word Count
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
Create the Writing Life You Want
Ah, writing. For those of us who love to play... Read More
Persisting With Bulldog Determination
Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick... Read More
How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work
You can turn your $200 fee to write a press... Read More
How to Break In and Succeed as a Screenwriter
Screenwriting is a competitive trade. To distinguish yourself as a... Read More
Write For Yourself First
It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More
Writing New Ideas
Someone once commented that there were no new ideas to... Read More
Five Golden Rules for Writers
Regardless of what sort of writer you are and how... Read More
Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm
As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More
Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles
One of the nice things about being an author is... Read More
Top Ten Great Headline Ideas
What Makes a Great Headline?Headlines are far more important than... Read More
Creative Writing Tips - Does The Name You Chose Suit Your Character?
How do you choose a name? Do you put down... Read More
New York Code Orange Jaisini New Art Series
The creativity of Jaisini is not designed to be preaching... Read More
Linguaphone Language Learning Solutions
Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is... Read More
The Arrogant Writer: Five Ways To Nurture and Defend Your Muse
Arrogance has a bad rap. We think of arrogant people... Read More
Character Motivation - Always Ask WHY
For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking... 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
Save Time When You Write
I'm in the process of moving from one computer to... Read More
Inspiring the Poet in You!
Poems. Just the mention of them makes me smile. Why?... Read More
Writing Business Letters That Get The Job Done
Despite the widespread use of e-mail in commerce today, traditional... Read More
Have You Plotted Your Story Before Writing It?
Creative Writing Tips ?The writer, who doesn't have the time... 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
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
8 Ways to Write a Winner Book Fast!
Have you given up on getting your book out of... Read More
Becoming the Total Package
Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More
When Getting Stuck Goes Amuck
Many of us have always wanted to write. We have... Read More
Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes
Iâ??ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers... Read More
The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template
Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays.... Read More
Characters In A Romance Novel
Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to... Read More
Write For Yourself First
It would be very selfless or noble of me to... Read More
Become the Writer You Always Dreamed of Being
So you want to be a writer, except you don't... Read More
The Beginners Guide to Freelance Writing
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
The Value of Adding Images to Technical Documentation
It's cliché, but true-a picture does paint a thousand words.... Read More
To Outline Or Not To Outline
Ah, the age-old writer's debate--to outline or not to outline?Outlines... Read More
How To Break Into Print Publishing
The big question. Do you submit directly to the publishers,... Read More
7 Weapons to Conquer the Giant Procrastination Keeping You from Your Book Dream
Have you been guilty of procrastinating on your book project,... Read More
How To Self-Publish Your Own Books, Manuals, Reports Or Newsletters
You can make a lot of money by writing and... Read More
Basic Writing Tips ? Some Controversial, All Correct
As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4... Read More
Comma Usage Made Simple
Don't they drive you nuts?You can visit all the rules... Read More
6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day
1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or... Read More
Pages: Your Book of Life
Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not.... Read More
Proof Positive: the importance of proofreading
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
The Demon Fear
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
Writing Personal Statements - Top Tips
WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT TO GET INTO UK UNIVERSITYHOW DO... Read More
The Work Flow Cycle of the Editorial Industry
As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the... Read More
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