The Prologue - When to Use One, How to Write One
What is a prologue? When should you use one? Should you forget about a prologue and simply start at Chapter 1?All too often we pick up a published book and read the prologue, then wonder why it was there at all. It doesn't seem to do anything that Chapter One... Read More
Crime Writing Beckons
If your cash is running out fast and you have an incessant need to write, why not turn to crime?No! Not committing crime, but to writing about crime. Crime is all around us, and people want to know about it. Don't believe me? Turn on the five o'clock news, Lifetime... Read More
Writing - Copyrights and Trademarks Protect You
When most people consider writing a book, they don't think about Trademarks. However, I highly recommend that you leverage your writing for multiple purposes, and that's why registering a Trademark for your concept is a good idea. If you use your writing as the basis for workshops and other products,... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #5: Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle was born in England in 1939.His fascination with France began at the age ofseventeen when, as the 'lowliest trainee' in Shell, hewas instructed to accompany his boss - a Mr. Jenkins -on a trip to Paris, and discovered that there was moreto life than fish-and-chips. Jenkins, needless to... Read More
Resignation Letters: Dont Let Yours Backfire On You...
It turns out that "tips and templates on how to write resignation letters" is the third most sought-after information at my Writing Help Central Web site.So, when I looked into the subject more closely, I was surprised to find that there is not a lot of guidance available in guide... Read More
Focusing Your Reading and Finding Ideas
Many experts recommend reading as a way to get ideas, but usually do not offer more specific suggestions, such as pinpointing and identifying areas that you can select from and write about. From my own experience, I know how frustrating this can be. I took endless notes and saved countless... Read More
Five Keys To A Successful Query Letter
Do you know what a query letter is? If so, you are of a rare breed-a writer. Most people don't. I discovered this when I created "Instant Query Letters" software. "What's a queer letter?" they ask. The sad thing-they aren't joking.Query letters are a major part of your life if... Read More
Fight The Fluff!
The first and final rule of quality writing is this: what doesn't strengthen your writing, weakens it.There are no neutral words when you're trying to be persuasive - every word must be doing real work and every sentence must be necessary. Don't say in two sentences what you can say... Read More
How to Avoid the 11 Biggest Mistakes of First Time Authors
"If you want to change your life," Harry Beckwith wrote in The Invisible Touch, "write a book." But writing a book can also be tremendously frustrating and unrewarding.Following are the 11 biggest reasons most first-time authors fail to receive the rewards they are due.1. Unrealistic expectations. Don't expect to get... Read More
Journaling
How many of you take the time to really write down your thoughts?Do you know that journaling not only lets you "work" out problems but releases tension and gets the problem off your mind.I started journaling about 10 years ago right after I had my first son. My husband, Brent,... Read More
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Why Book Writers Need A Running Mate
By far, I have found that the lack of discipline... Read More
Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target... Read More
Top 5 Rules of English Grammar
Communication is effective when we follow certain rules. These rules... Read More
A Simple Contest with a Strong Message: Wake Up Your Writing Spirit
The Blogfest 2005 Writing Contest has only been running for... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
Writing and Self-examination
Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part... Read More
6 Ways to Toot Your Own Writing Horn
You know you've got writing talent. Others enjoy your work... Read More
Untrue Father (A short Story)
Kallu was a tenant of Santosh Kumar Nayak. Santosh Kumar... Read More
How to Relax Your Writing
Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of... Read More
Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon... Read More
Suspense Novels Made Easy
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense... 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
Becoming the Total Package
Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More
Freelance Writing: How Many Regular Clients Should You Have?
This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For... Read More
How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent
In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors,... 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... Read More
8 Great Journaling Tips
Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself... Read More
Best Writing Advice I Ever Got
I've been in the communications business a long time?over 25... Read More
Common Writing Mistakes - Are These Holding You Back From Writing Success?
During the years that I've been teaching writing and participating... Read More
Are Writing Exercises Effective?
It was reported that the great American author Sinclair Lewis... Read More
The Beginners Guide to Freelance Writing
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
Top 7 Writers Sites for 2005
If you dream of turning your book into a best... Read More
Hey Cient, this is Me! Find Your Writing Voice and Sell Yourself
In a crowded market, clients will be seeking personality as... Read More
Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success
At some point along the way, most of us have... Read More
Writing Help
Whether you are working for a small business, large corporation,... Read More
Through the Eyes of an Artist
As writers, we initially tend to be either more cerebral... Read More
Need a Book Coach, Ghost Writer, or Editor? Part 2
If you either want to write a book to help... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Write Like a Pro Checklist
Sure you can write, but can you write crisp, compelling... Read More
Idea-Mining for Writers, 102
As many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
Interview with Suspense Author Peter Abrahams
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing... Read More
Publisher Ethics For Reprint-able Articles
Let's Discuss Publisher Ethics:If you are an ezine publisher or... Read More
What Can Go Into A Plot?
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
Going On A Word Diet
There are three ways to write a first draft. One... Read More
Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template
Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays.... Read More
Leveraging Your Writing
A frequent conversation I have with my writing clients is... Read More
Water to Swim In
Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire... Read More
Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and Advice
Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to... Read More
Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers
Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new... Read More
Looking For Good Copywriter Books?
If you are looking for copywriter books, you'll want to... Read More
I Am Biodegradable - My Writing Is Not
My dad was wrong. I just discovered that I am... Read More
9 More Writing Tips for Successful Email Marketing
A few months ago, I wrote a guide entitled: 101... Read More
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?
Have you heard the term 'ghostwriter' and wondered what they... Read More
Who Else Wants To Make $3546 By Simply Pressing a Button!
If you have been online for any length of time... Read More
A Freelancers Journey, Part One
Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer.... Read More
The Writing Club
Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts... Read More
Mexican Living: Lets Be Perfectly Clear
Readers often send me interesting and exciting e-mails about the... Read More
Getting Looked Over, Without Getting Overlooked: Writing for Scanners and Skimmers
* Scanning and Skimming Practices *Whether you're writing e-mail messages... Read More
Should You Do a Writing Course?
First, let's tackle the question that is uppermost in many... Read More
Masquerading As Novel ~ Can Author?s Work Convey Important Perceptions?
While novels do not usually attempt to convey concepts about... Read More
Friendly Critiques
When a writer is working on their next literary masterpiece... Read More
Why I Write
I started writing as a way of keeping safe memories... Read More
Writing and Self-examination
Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part... 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
Alternative View Points and the Lamp of Creativity
Pictures they say are worth a thousand words, but many... Read More
Is Horror Dead?
I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... Read More
Writing Your Best-Selling Non-Fiction Book Title
Your struggling to sell just a few copies of your... Read More
Basic Writing Tips ? Some Controversial, All Correct
As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4... Read More
The Run-on Sentence: From Here To Eternity
If you find your sentences filled with commas, and they... Read More
How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles
Want to write a how-to article but can't come up... Read More
Plagiarism Through The Eyes Of College Students
Plagiarism has been condemned lately by all types of experts,... Read More
What Does It Take To Make Your Memories Into Publishable Memoirs?
Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal... Read More
How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Seven Suggestions To Develop a Superb Writing Style
Every writer eventually develops her own unique style of writing.... Read More
A Single Technique
Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one... Read More
The Value of Adding Images to Technical Documentation
It's cliché, but true-a picture does paint a thousand words.... Read More
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