A Single Technique
Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one tries to avoid it if possible. Yet writers feel the urge to write, the need to write, and the inspiration to write, but these are not what produces. The writer must have a technique for writing.Many writers use the approach... Read More
Dont Rely on Your Spellchecker - or - The Importance of Good Proof Reading
Weather posting a page to your Website, writing a letter to a customer, or submitting an article for publication, it is extremely important to demonstrate how professional you are. Not only does a series of spelling and grammatical errors show a discourtesy to your readers, it makes you look amateurish.... Read More
Retail Margin, Trade Discount, and What it Means for the Author
DEFINITIONSRetail margin is basically the difference between your book's wholesale price and your book's retail price. For example, a book with a cover price of $10 and a wholesale price of $5 has a 50% retail margin.Wholesale price is the cost of your book to a retailer. To use the... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions from Writers
1. What Is A Premise?A premise is the point you have to prove in your novel. It is not a universal truth; it is true only for the particular situation of this novel. For example: "a love of power leads to disgrace""a crime of passion destroys two lives""greed leads to... Read More
How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work
You can turn your $200 fee to write a press release into $2,000 to carry out an entire PR campaign simply by convincing clients to invest in campaigns, instead of individual assignments. Campaigns achieve better results and cost less in the long-term for clients, compared to individual assignments. And, of... Read More
Write a Letter, Make a Difference
Today I took the dog for a walk and realized that there is a letter that I must write. Near our house, we walk up a once paved road that is now mostly rock and mud. It runs behind several houses then up a hill and ends at some very... Read More
Create A Dream Diary
How many times have you forced yourself to sit in front of a computer and waited for inspiration to strike?Most of us at some point, whether just starting out or even an experienced published writer, have suffered from the proverbial writers block or have struggled to kick-start their creativity.Sometimes ideas... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965. She began writing at the age of 6 with astory called 'Rabbit', which she never finished.In high school her favorite subject was English. From HighSchool, Rowling went to Exeter University where she earneda degree in French.After graduating, she spent a... Read More
Mexican Living: Pasatiempo
It occurred to me one day that I needed something to do with my time when I wasn't writing. You know--something to divert myself so more writing ideas could come to mind. One cannot sit in front of the computer screen all day waiting for an idea to come knocking... Read More
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for publication! But, how do you get... Read More
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Write a Letter, Make a Difference
Today I took the dog for a walk and realized... 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
Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm
As a professional copywriter, not only do I do a... Read More
Vary Your Writing Style and Win Readers
First drafts are for getting down the ideas. Anna Jacobs... Read More
Writing Is Not Life-threatening
Some writers complain that writing is arduous work requiring long... Read More
Teachers Should Write, During Their Summers
Before I became a teacher, I was a sports writer.... Read More
8 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer,... Read More
Becoming the Total Package
Being a great writer is no longer enough if you... Read More
What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
Another Way to Show Your Expertise: Write a Book!
Maybe you should write a book! This is not as... Read More
Discover the Magic of the Most Beautiful Words in the English Language
'Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always... Read More
Publication Road
The journey to having my first novel for children published... Read More
Seven Suggestions To Develop a Superb Writing Style
Every writer eventually develops her own unique style of writing.... Read More
Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter
Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and... Read More
A Perfect Day for Writers
In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as... Read More
A Freelancers Journey, Part One
Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer.... Read More
How To Become a Freelance Grant Writer
What is a freelance grant writer? These individuals have a... Read More
Editing for Perfection ? The Personal Statement
This article contains a short guide on how to edit... Read More
Why Every Freelancer Should Have A Web Site
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
Multiplying Sales As A Writer
Often, time is an enemy of writers. Sales seem slow... Read More
Essay Types and Modes Youll Need to Write for College
~TYPES~You Want Us to Write What? Understanding the Task AssignedWhich... Read More
The Struggle
Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a... Read More
Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio... Read More
Write SMART: How to Create Terrific Writing Goals - And Achieve Them!
Open up your favorite calendar and circle today's date.Why? Because... Read More
Arouse Your Short Story And See It Published
Are you ready to abandon your short stories? Before you... Read More
Retail Margin, Trade Discount, and What it Means for the Author
DEFINITIONSRetail margin is basically the difference between your book's wholesale... Read More
Boost Your Income With Trade Journals
Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren't... Read More
Letter Writing Journaling
When you read a letter from someone, we are immediately... Read More
5 Reasons People Like Technology White Papers
A good white paper is a paper that makes you... Read More
Be A Savvy Writer: Go Where The Business Is
If you're a writer, you're in business. It doesn't matter... Read More
Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes
Iā??ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers... Read More
Knock-Out Writers Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice
When I was young, I used to talk to myself.... Read More
Writing Internal Newsletters: How to Build Your Network and Your Reputation
To help build your profile and reputation within a large... Read More
Does The Title Reflect The Story?
Short Story Writing Tips ?We all have different tastes in... Read More
The Writers Identity: Exploring the Writer Within
Les Edgerton writes in his book, Finding Your Voice, that... Read More
Message to Online Writers: Dont Give Up On A Good Idea
The writing community is a strong one, with many new... Read More
How To Avoid Viewpoint Slips
Sit back, and imagine what it feels like to be... Read More
How To Write Thank You Letters With Class
When I first started tracking the information preferences of people... Read More
Five Common Errors to Correct Before Submitting a Letter or Report
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always... Read More
7 Journaling Tips
Set your journal or diary where you will see it... Read More
Fight The Fluff!
The first and final rule of quality writing is this:... 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
A Quick Guide to ISBNs for Self-Publishers
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a... Read More
An Inside Look at Proofreading
This is the ideal topic for us all to think... Read More
Write Your Story, Put It On A Website, Sell Millions of Copies
Although he has his own website, John Grisham probably does... Read More
Plagiarism Through The Eyes Of College Students
Plagiarism has been condemned lately by all types of experts,... Read More
Rules for Getting the Story Down
1. Write it fast, fix it later.2. Commit to writing... Read More
When Getting Stuck Goes Amuck
Many of us have always wanted to write. We have... 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... Read More
Top 10 Common English Goofs by Web Authors
In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I... Read More
Get An Attitude About Your Writing
(This excerpt is taken from my new writing workshop Writing... Read More
Turning Your Journal Into An Idea Bank
A few magazines refer to their written idea sources in... Read More
Generating Nonfiction Book Titles Without a Hassle
The process of developing a working title for your nonfiction... Read More
Time-Saving Skills to Get More from Your Writing
As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction... Read More
Is Your Title Compelling?
Short Story Writing Tips:Your title is your selling tool. It's... Read More
Overcome Writers Block with Snake Dancing
Writer's block! Even columnist Dave Berry has it. He admits... Read More
Tips On Writing A Killer Sales Letter
Writing a sales letter doesn't have to be that difficult... Read More
10 Tips on How to Cultivate Relationships with Editors
If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want... Read More
Writing Tips For Novice Authors
If you are reading this article then you probably have... Read More
Should You Write a Book?
One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails... Read More
Before You Write Your Book, Organize Its Parts - Part 2
If you are a serious writer who wants to publish... Read More
Who Said That? Making Dialogue Crystal Clear
Recently, I was hunting for a book that would simply... Read More
A Plan
All writers should use a plan whether written or reflected.... Read More
How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer?
For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they... Read More
Writing About Writing
What am I going to write about?Which topic is the... Read More
Revving Up Your Writing Productivity
Productivity begins by recognizing and valuing your brilliance, time, and... Read More
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