The Myths of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?

There is an image most people carry of the artist (think Van Gough's self-portrait, the one with his ear bandaged), working in solitude in a barren garret in a dark corner of the city. Everyday is a struggle. He continually walks between moments of brilliance and moments of insanity. It's... Read More

Go With The Flow: Write With Transition Words and Phrases

One of the most common weaknesses I see in day-to-day writing is poor logical flow from one idea or point to the next. This usually takes the form of a bunch of seemingly unrelated phrases thrown together with little or no sense of sequence, continuity, or relativity.Although the overall subject... Read More

Is Horror Dead?

I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently, in books, shorts and in subs to E2M.What's happened to the werewolves, devils, demons, ghosts, vamps and other nasties?Some claim that the above has been done to death. Do you think so? Can anything really be "done to death"?I don't... Read More

Hunting for Markets Over the Holidays

Chances are, you'll be busy over the next several weeks. Between preparing for, celebrating, and unwinding from the holidays it may be difficult to maintain your regular writing routine. And if researching potential homes for your work is part of that routine-as it is for many of us who regularly... 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

Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 1

If you are a serious writer who wants to publish and sell books and informational products, you need to be able to find all of its parts in a minute or less. Filing only the important parts of your book will yield fast-writing your book. With the tips below, you... Read More

Screenwriting ? The Lone Wolf Story Structure Template

Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays. One of the most well known and often used templates, which goes beyond three and four act structure, is the Hero's Journey. Arguably, all stories are a variation of this template and the Lone Wolf is one of the most... Read More

How to Write Funny -- Its All About Timing

My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the most important thing about humor?" After a short pause, he interjects, "TIMING!"I've rolled my eyes many a time over this joke.But here's a new version for writers: "What's the most important thing about writing funny? ...... WORDING!"Whether you're talking about... Read More

Advice for New Writers

With the advent of email communications in the workplace, it's not uncommon to exchange dozens of messages daily. Sometimes, I sense a writer's "voice" in such messages. Occasionally, I ask if they've done any writing. A year ago, a colleague answered, "I loved to write in high school, but I... Read More

Story Building with Imagination

In the words of Aristotle, "happiness is self contentedness helping to make children deeply and quietly glad that they are who they are, and gives them a priceless legacy: the strength to meet life's stresses and the courage to become committed, responsible, productive, creative, and fully human adults... Helping a... Read More

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Formats for Writing Life Narratives

Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More

Five Minute Miracles

FIVE MINUTES ... Is All You Need ........to phone a... Read More

Imagine The Imagination

Imagine a three hundred page book was in the author's... Read More

Local Knowledge: Background and Historical Setting in Novels

You're writing a story set in your local city, but... Read More

How To Filter Description Through Your Characters

How do you describe a scene without slowing down the... Read More

Top Ten Tips (Part 1)

The following rules are essential if you want people to... Read More

7 Essential Letter Writing Strategies

Based on the feedback that I have been getting from... Read More

Kick-Start your Juices

Listen, consider this scenario.You have a deadline to honour. Time... Read More

Is Horror Dead?

I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently,... Read More

The Spectre Hound

And a dreadful thing from the cliff did spring, and... Read More

7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page

Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to... Read More

Letter Writing Journaling

When you read a letter from someone, we are immediately... Read More

Should I Keep Writing?

Writers are an insecure lot.It's easy to understand why. You... Read More

Finish Your Book Already!

I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More

Screenwriting, Screenplays, Screenwriters - Writing a Screenplay Using Structure

Effective screenwriting relies on the good understanding and use of... Read More

How To Build A Successful Freelance Editorial Career

In the current job market, many editorial freelancers have turned... Read More

A Beginners Guide to Writing a Novel

No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More

What is Screenwriting?

Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... Read More

Vital Verbs

Remember back in the dark days of your school years... Read More

Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 1 of 6

ACCEPT, EXCEPT Not commonly seen even from unpublished writers, who... Read More

Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells

Authors need to write their book according to their target... Read More

Critique Groups - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

What do people expect when they join a writing group?The... Read More

Blank Mind, Blank Screen: Need Ideas!

Q. I'm staring at a blank screen with an equally... Read More

Prolific Writers

Prolific authors write; they don't just dream about it. A... Read More

How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing

This article is to help identify which style, technique or... Read More

Becoming the Total Package

Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More

Four Act Stories and Beyond

There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes... Read More

Web Writing: Create Writing Flow With Four Uncommon Connectors

Connectors -- conjunctions, punctuation, and transitional phrases -- allow readers... Read More

Write On! - Key Components of Successful Business Communication

Written communication is often the first impression you make on... Read More

5 Ways to Break the Story Spell

You sink back into your favourite chair with a new... Read More

Writing New Ideas

Someone once commented that there were no new ideas to... Read More

Hunting for Markets Over the Holidays

Chances are, you'll be busy over the next several weeks.... Read More

10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success

During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions... Read More