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
10 Ways to Shatter Writers Block
1. Use Logic: Check for External PressuresAre you under physical or emotional stress? Is your diet lacking? Do you need more sleep, or more restful sleep? Would a visit to the doctor be in order before you start beating yourself up about your inability to concentrate?2. Start brainstormingJot down all... Read More
The Writer and the Web
If your dream is to get published, the chance is before you. The web has opened the portals of opportunity to all aspiring writers, freelance writers, established writers actually to all writers. It's a whole new world with unlimited access to ideas and subjects for writers. Endless resources and information... Read More
How To Write A Newsletter
In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in a subject not adequately covered in existing newsletters. A subject which you can give more, or better information on. To determine what to write about, first look at your ability, experience and interests. Then sit down at the library with... Read More
Secrets Of Successful Authors
When the writing bug hits you, get out your pencil, typewriter,a word processor or tape recorder and go to work. Personal wants and desires, such as "How to Make Money" can put you on the road to success in the writing field. there are five main emotional appeals for selling... Read More
Conflict - How To Keep Your Readers Turning Pages
Some writers are just too kind.They hate to put their characters under any kind of pressure. They hate to see them losing, or struggling to survive. That's quite understandable - after all, they've become friends with these people. They're cheering for them. They want them to win through!Now wait a... Read More
10 Things that Keep You from Writing Your Book? and What You Can do About It
9 out of 10 professionals and small business owners have at least one book or information product inside their head, but lack the time and organizational skills to get it out into digital or print form.You may cringe when you read this list of ten things keeping you from writing... Read More
How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles
Want to write a how-to article but can't come up with a topic?Start by naming the three biggest problems your customers or clients face. You've just come up with three ideas for three different articles. Be sure the topics tie into a service you provide, a product you sell, or... 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 your ideas down on paper. Once you have text to work with, the second step is to revise what you have written to make it as clear, accurate and powerful as you can. The final step is to edit your... Read More
Publication Road
The journey to having my first novel for children published has been riddled with road blocks and shonky bridges. The good news? At every rickety stage I've picked up tips (and anti-tips) which I'm happy to share with everyone...ReadFor me, this was the easy stage! Aspiring writers need to read... Read More
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Creative Writing Tips - Have You Established Your Main Character At The Start?
In the beginning of your story you have to grab... Read More
Local Knowledge: Background and Historical Setting in Novels
You're writing a story set in your local city, but... Read More
7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page
Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More
Why Book Writers Need A Running Mate
By far, I have found that the lack of discipline... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write Like a Pro Checklist
Sure you can write, but can you write crisp, compelling... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Nonfiction Idea Generators
The hardest part of nonfiction writing is finding a subject... Read More
To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob
"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my... Read More
Trying Too Hard
If you dread the thought of writing, if you fear... Read More
Dont Forget That Manual!
No user manual? Surely you jest!It may seem comical, but... Read More
How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Sense of Place
What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a... Read More
What Nationally Published Columnist, Cindy Laferle Has To Say About Writing & Journalism
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored... Read More
6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Writing Day
1. PLAY A GAME LIKE SOLITAIRE....for half an hour or... Read More
Platform Development Tip #1: Switch Writing Hats!
Around eighty percent of nonfiction books today are written by... Read More
Does Your Fight Scene Pack a Punch?
Long ago, movie directors mastered the technique of creating a... Read More
How To Break Into Print Publishing
The big question. Do you submit directly to the publishers,... Read More
How to Write a Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the... Read More
Starting a Local Writers Group
My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More
Does Your Story Have A Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?It should.A theme is a one-line explanation... Read More
Understanding The First Rule Of Writing ? Before You Start The Great American Book
Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
Writing About Writing
What am I going to write about?Which topic is the... Read More
To Write Successful Business & Academic Communications, Learn the Architecture of a Story
Human beings seem to be born with a gene for... Read More
Writers: Dr. Phil Goes Fishing with Oprah in His Tackle Box, Shouldn?t You?
Dr. Phil's Life Strategies, #1 New York Times Bestseller catches... Read More
Publication Road
The journey to having my first novel for children published... Read More
Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers
Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new... Read More
Friendly Critiques
When a writer is working on their next literary masterpiece... Read More
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... Read More
Writing - Copyrights and Trademarks Protect You
When most people consider writing a book, they don't think... Read More
Inspiring the Poet in You!
Poems. Just the mention of them makes me smile. Why?... 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
Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template
Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays.... Read More
What Is The Single Worst Writing Mistake?
The following answer sounds simplistic?but think about it. The single... Read More
Have You Tested Your Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?Our plotting stage is our testing area.Everything... Read More
How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work
You can turn your $200 fee to write 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
Should You Do a Writing Course?
First, let's tackle the question that is uppermost in many... Read More
How to Outline your Book and Chapters with Mindmapping
Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use... Read More
A New Way To Self Publish
More and more good authors are turning to the Internet... Read More
Create A Dream Diary
How many times have you forced yourself to sit in... Read More
Under The Leaded Sky in Serbia by dr Mirjana Radovic
When one population in one century survived five wars, two... Read More
Keep your Book Dream Alive
Is your book nearly finished, finished, published, or even in... Read More
The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
Top Ten Writing Mistakes Made By New Childrens Writers
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... Read More
Cheap Therapy
I call it cheap therapy. That gushing, near-religious, poured-from-the-body stress... Read More
Six Tips for Submitting Fiction - if you want it to get published
You can learn a lot about what it takes to... Read More
Masquerading As Novel ~ Can Author?s Work Convey Important Perceptions?
While novels do not usually attempt to convey concepts about... Read More
Written Communications ? 6 Tips on Language & Tone
In most aspects of business, we will be expected to... Read More
Editorial Freelancing: 5 Must-Know Tips to Getting Your Foot in the Door
So, you want to freelance as an editor, writer, copy... Read More
What Can Go Into A Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
Grow Your Ideas Without Letting Words Grow Like Weeds
Q: How do I expand on an idea without getting... Read More
71 Ways For A Writer To Make Money
There are so many ways for writers to make good... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
Writing - Copyrights and Trademarks Protect You
When most people consider writing a book, they don't think... Read More
Tips For Better Writing
It is certainly true that we don't get a second... Read More
How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Interviewing an Author: Dont Be Left Speechless
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write Like a Pro Checklist
Sure you can write, but can you write crisp, compelling... Read More
8 Great Journaling Tips
Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself... Read More
Does Your Story Have A Theme?
Creative Writing Tips ?It should.A theme is a one-line explanation... Read More
Top 5 Rules of English Grammar
Communication is effective when we follow certain rules. These rules... Read More
Getting the Story Down
Questions and answers on writing life experiences for ourselves and... Read More
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 4 of 6
LATER, LATTERLater means afterwards; latter is the second of two... Read More
Why We Dont Write Our Books
In the ten years that I've taught people how to... Read More
Create Confidence With Your Writing
Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press... Read More
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