How to Build Your Site with Other Peoples Content -- Part 1
Building a new website can be extremely exciting. Seeing your words in "print"--maybe for the first time... what a thrill! At least that's how I feel...But then, I'm a writer. I've always loved to write. Yes, I was one of those crazy kids who truly loved doing term papers. I... Read More
Be A Savvy Writer: Go Where The Business Is
If you're a writer, you're in business. It doesn't matter whether you're writing picture books, or a self-help book for underachievers, or promotional material and flyers for anyone who wants it... YOU'RE IN BUSINESS.Therefore, it makes sense to go where the business contacts are. I know, I know - it's... Read More
Is Now the Time for a Play about the War in Iraq?
Everone knows that comedy is mostly about timing. If you hit upon the right nerve (is a funny bone a nerve?) at the right time then, usually, you don't even have to be original or even marginally funny to win laughs. The audience laughs just at the reference (i.e. "How... Read More
Call Yourself a Writer? Where Are Your Notes?
Writers are notorious collectors of slips of paper. They tear articles from magazines in the doctor's waiting room; they rip corners off newspapers in friend's houses because they need to write down something witty; and they stuff their bags and pockets with serviettes, cigarette packs, and discarded train tickets just... Read More
Six Tips for Submitting Fiction - if you want it to get published
You can learn a lot about what it takes to place a story in an ezine by starting up one of your own.Last month I started work on a new ezine for writers, which I intended to use to publish high-quality, contemporary fiction, from writers all over the world. We... Read More
How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent
In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors, never make it past the "first reader" who for all practical purposes is a gatekeeper of sorts. This person's job is to weed out manuscripts that do not fit certain established submission criteria. However, many never make it to the... Read More
Learn How To Write Poetry!
A poet isn't born; you must work at crafting your art. If you have the desire to write, you can learn how to write poetry or simply improve your writing. I had no formal training as a poet, and have been published in many print and online publications without ever... Read More
The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Childrens Books
Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get their ideas? The answer may surprise you.Most children's books are based on the same exact story - good versus evil.Ex. Harry Potter vs Voldomort. Cinderella vs her wicked stepmother. Pinnochio's conscience vs. outside influences.Next we add a protagonist and an... Read More
Editing and Polishing - How Much is Enough?
A few days ago, I critiqued a chapter for a writer I'd been working with for some months. The main thing we'd been working on was 'de-cluttering' her writing. In many sections of her work her natural style came through: it was smooth and easy to read, and I could... Read More
Do You Know What A Plot Is?
Creative Writing Tips ?What a plot is and what a story is can be sometimes confusing. If you think they are the same? They are not. A plot is the outline of your story. The story is everything included.I will illustrate the difference by asking you to visualize two pictures?1.... Read More
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Why Manners Maketh the Freelance Writer
Lately I've been noticing an odd trend amongst the freelance... Read More
The Three Cs of Writing an Excellent all Purpose Headline
Since the headline is the first contact your readers have... Read More
Is The Theme Reinforced In The Ending?
Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More
Print-On-Demand: A Definition and a Comparison
The purpose of this article is to consider Print-On-Demand publishing... Read More
10 Ways to Shatter Writers Block
1. Use Logic: Check for External PressuresAre you under physical... Read More
Gaining Writing Experience
GAINING WRITING EXPERIENCE Some Catch-22, huh? In... Read More
Why Should You Use Worksheets For Proofreading?
Proofreading worksheets are a great tool to help individuals open... Read More
Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story?
Creative Writing Tips ?It's no use coming up with a... Read More
2nd Installment on Autobiography
ESSAY 2Andre Malraux once said that what interested him in... Read More
You Dont Need Inspiration!
Or do you?Writers write. You shouldn't wait around for inspiration... Read More
Writing Query Letters that Count -- Close the Deal with Your First Letter!
Your query letter can be a deal maker or a... Read More
Rejection ? Have the Right Perspective and Don?t Quit
If you're getting rejections from your submissions, please don't quit... Read More
Celebrating Writing and Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
Learning to Question Your Elephant Child: Who, What, Where, When and Why
Having problems writing? I don't know why. San Francisco Chronicle... Read More
Get Creative In The Great Outdoors
Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in... Read More
The Write Habit: How to Strengthen Your Writing Muscle
Writing is a muscle that needs exercise to stay in... Read More
Why We Dont Write Our Books
In the ten years that I've taught people how to... Read More
Writing IS a Business
Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job... Read More
Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write... Read More
Ferreting Out Work
FERRETING OUT WORK You keep hearing that there's work out... Read More
Writing For The Web: Where To Get Article Ideas
A friend and I were talking the other day about... Read More
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas
There are many ways you can generate ideas you can... Read More
Keep your Book Dream Alive
Is your book nearly finished, finished, published, or even in... Read More
Piecing It All Together
There's a little known secret we writers like to keep... Read More
Power Writing 101: Tips and Tricks to Get You Taken Seriously!
In my ten years as an advertiser, I've encountered plenty... Read More
Whats Missing in your Nearly Finished Book?
Bookcoaching clients come to me at different stages of writing... Read More
Comma Usage Made Simple
Don't they drive you nuts?You can visit all the rules... Read More
7 Secrets For Beating Writers Block
Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block".... Read More
Tell the World About You
You have a new website, or a new business, or... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm
As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More
Memoir Writing Help, Memoir Writing Ideas
You might not need any memoir writing help, per se,... Read More
How To Write for the Web
The Scanning ReaderWriting for the Web is different than writing... Read More
Mixing and Mingling: The Door to Publication?
Mixing and mingling with industry professionals is an opportunity that... Read More
Learning How To Write
As a student of Spanish, my goal was to think... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
Revising Your Manuscript: Fourteen Questions to Ask Yourself
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
Get Your Writing Reviewed by Major Publications for Free
All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a... Read More
Freelance Writing: How Many Regular Clients Should You Have?
This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For... Read More
How You Can Become a Certified and Profitable Proofreader
A certified proofreader is one that has taken a few... Read More
Letter Writing Journaling
When you read a letter from someone, we are immediately... Read More
Is Your Title Compelling?
Short Story Writing Tips:Your title is your selling tool. It's... Read More
Italics Part 1 - Do You Need to Use Italics?
Next time you're tempted to use italics for emphasis... STOP!"Why?"... Read More
How Are You Plotting?
Creative Writing Tips ?Writing is a creative process and how... Read More
Leveraging Your Writing
A frequent conversation I have with my writing clients is... Read More
Editing
EditingExpect, allow, and accept that every first draft will represent... 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
A Few Keys to Writing Effective Dialogue
Every writer expends a great deal of creative energy developing... Read More
Applying KISS Principle in Writing
I have added a new word to my vocabulary. Logorrhea.... Read More
The Beginners Guide to Freelance Writing
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
Web Writing: Create Writing Flow With Four Uncommon Connectors
Connectors -- conjunctions, punctuation, and transitional phrases -- allow readers... Read More
The Writers Identity: Exploring the Writer Within
Les Edgerton writes in his book, Finding Your Voice, that... Read More
About Writing
Here's everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it... Read More
A Few Brief Tips to Deal with Writing Rejection
What to do when you get rejected.You've just finished your... Read More
The Writing Club
Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts... Read More
Generating Nonfiction Book Titles Without a Hassle
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction... Read More
An Introduction to Self Publishing Material
Any article, report or book which is bought or sold... Read More
Is Someone Plagiarizing Your Work?
About two weeks ago I received an article submissionthat immediately... Read More
Freelance or Staff
There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages... Read More
Dig Deeper to Reveal Character
He ran up the steps and knocked on the door.... Read More
Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of Good English, and How to Impress a Publisher (3)
A well-punctuated approach letter may make the difference between acceptance... Read More
Writing Press Releases That Get Noticed
Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to... Read More
Cheap Therapy
I call it cheap therapy. That gushing, near-religious, poured-from-the-body stress... Read More
How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles
Want to write a how-to article but can't come up... Read More
Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
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