8 Quick Tips on Creating Vivid, Memorable Characters
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will help you make sure that readers are involved with your story people right from the start.Tip 1: Make sure that the reader knows as early as possible who the viewpoint character is in any scene. Do this by tapping into... Read More
Ten Ways to Get Cheap (and Free) Magazine Samples
1 - Join a reading or writing group. Ask members to bring in their already-read magazines and have an exchange. Do the same with interest groups you belong to or know about - playgroups (parenting, home, cooking, family mags), business networking groups (entrepreneurs, home business, finances magazines), church (religious, devotional... Read More
A Writers Tools
William Faulkner, the great Mississippi writer, said, "The tools I need for work are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky."Every writer needs certain tools to accomplish the task of being a writer. For some, it is a simple assortment of equipment, basically paper and a writing instrument--a pencil or... Read More
Which Comes First - Short Story Or Novel?
A writer writes. Bet you've heard that one before. Or maybe this one: if you want to be a writer, first you write one word, then you write the next. Both of these old clichés are true, of course. That's how they turned into clichés.... Read More
Sense of Place
What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a scene's environment evoked by the writing. The author becomes an artist; the book page is the canvas, sentences and phrasing are the brushes; words give color.This element of a story is something most readers look for. They want to feel... Read More
An Inside Look at Proofreading
This is the ideal topic for us all to think about. We do it everyday, especially those of us that use the Internet the majority of the time. Web pages, business letters, articles, news releases, documentation and most certainly, advertisements.I have at times found myself proofreading our local newspaper..and suspect... Read More
Best Writing Advice I Ever Got
I've been in the communications business a long time?over 25 years. During that period I've gathered writing suggestions from all over, and put much of it in my new book "Words That Stick."In the next few paragraphs, I'll give you some of the best advice I've received. Perhaps some of... Read More
Your Words Will Determine Your Business!
Be careful when you write.Words you use, sentences you phrase will reveal what you are.We come across so many examples daily.There are sales letters that I do not even bother to go beyond first few lines.There are others which keep me hooked till the end.What differentiates one from another?-Use of... Read More
Italics Part 1 - Do You Need to Use Italics?
Next time you're tempted to use italics for emphasis... STOP!"Why?" you ask. "Isn't it common to use italics to emphasize something?"Yes. It is.But your job, as a skilled writer, is to know when to use italics and when to avoid them. The problem is, it's so easy to use italics.... Read More
Writing and Self-examination
Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part of the writer will be shared with readers? Will it be only information or will it include the essence of the writer? This, then determines what will be written: poetry, essays, articles, short stories, novels, or any other genre of... Read More
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Multiplying Sales As A Writer
Often, time is an enemy of writers. Sales seem slow... Read More
Writing Press Releases That Get Noticed
Among the various foolproof methods used to boost traffic to... 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
Writer School?
Here's something from my mailbag. "Dear Michael, do you need... Read More
Check Your English Grammar With This Easy Technique
As an International language, English has been used widely in... 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... Read More
Advice for New Writers
With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's... Read More
Does Your Fight Scene Pack a Punch?
Long ago, movie directors mastered the technique of creating a... Read More
Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?How we usually begin the preparation stage... Read More
Writing IS a Business
Why is it that so many people don't take writing-as-a-job... Read More
Get Published: The Nuts and Bolts of English, and How to Impress a Publisher (2)
The tiniest things can be so useful when you come... Read More
On Giving and Receiving Feedback
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas
There are many ways you can generate ideas you can... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions from Writers
1. What Is A Premise?A premise is the point you... 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
Strategies For Finding Topics To Write About
What possibly could I have to write about? I never... Read More
Become an Instant Author by Playing Well with Others
You wrote a tips booklet. Maybe more than one. Oh... Read More
Should You Do a Writing Course?
First, let's tackle the question that is uppermost in many... Read More
7 Ways to Turn Readers Into Friends
Back in my school days, if the teacher demanded a... Read More
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories... Read More
The Authors Life: 14 Hints on Creating a Career Plan
1. Remember publication is a business; writing is an art.... Read More
Alternative View Points and the Lamp of Creativity
Pictures they say are worth a thousand words, but many... Read More
Could Your Book Idea Be the Next Best Seller?
Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business... Read More
Publish It Now! No Matter What It Is
Do you want to publish something? An article, a non-fiction... Read More
How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer?
For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they... 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
Benjamin Franklin: His Ageless Writing Tips
If Ben Franklin were alive today, he would be...uh, very... Read More
Balance Your Life
Balance your life ... Read More
Writing Help
Whether you are working for a small business, large corporation,... Read More
Looking For Good Copywriter Books?
If you are looking for copywriter books, you'll want to... Read More
Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website
What do you mean, you don't have a website yet?... Read More
Writers Block - Melting the Ice
What does one do as a writer who loves writing... Read More
Using Metaphor Effectively
We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for... Read More
Getting To Know Your Characters
Interesting characters that readers care about are the most important... Read More
Writing Helpful Help ? A Minimalism Checklist
User documentation is all too often written by programmers for... Read More
On Giving and Receiving Feedback
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
Writing For the Joy of It
As a child, I loved to write. I can't remember... Read More
How to Get Free Publicity in In-flight Magazines
If you're targeting an educated, more affluent audience with your... Read More
When Getting Stuck Goes Amuck
Many of us have always wanted to write. We have... Read More
Through the Eyes of an Artist
As writers, we initially tend to be either more cerebral... Read More
Top Ten Reasons Its Great To Be A Writer
10 - You will always have a job. As long... 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
Writing from Home: It Can Be Great and Not-So-Great for Mothers
I went to school to be a teacher. In fact,... Read More
Freelance Writing: How Many Regular Clients Should You Have?
This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For... Read More
How to Write Your Op-Ed Piece
Op-ed articles, also known as opinion/editorial articles, are a great... Read More
Eight Ways To Write Your Novel Faster
I asked several writers how long it took them to... Read More
Five EASY Ways to Improve Your Business Writing
Have you ever wondered why some people can make millions... Read More
Ten Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Novel
1. Set aside a time to write and keep it... Read More
Slow Pokes: Short Story On The Changing World Of Writing
"No one will ever know who I am, I'm a... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
7 Reference Books for Your Desk
I hate to admit this, but I rarely get an... Read More
A Book Note Vs a Book Report
IntroductionSince our early days of elementary education we have been... Read More
A Writers Tools
If you are like most writers, you're constantly searching for... Read More
10 Ways to Shatter Writers Block
1. Use Logic: Check for External PressuresAre you under physical... Read More
Recommendation Letters Demystified
There is a lot of confusion about recommendation letters.Recommendation letters... Read More
Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!
If you think proofreading equals editing, then you're wrong! Editing... Read More
Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website
What do you mean, you don't have a website yet?... Read More
How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing
This article is to help identify which style, technique or... Read More
A Mode of Transportation
Great writing transports one vicariously to realms that the reader... Read More
Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and Advice
Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to... 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
Learn How To Write Poetry!
A poet isn't born; you must work at crafting your... 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
Is The Theme Reinforced In The Ending?
Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More
Increase Your Chances Of Winning Writing Contests
Winning writing contests can provide several advantages to writers. For... Read More
How to Publish a Book: Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing
For many authors just starting out, it can be a... Read More
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