So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to write a book. If you've already written a manuscript, chances are you're looking for agent representation. In the past few years, as an editor and literary consultant for www.TheOmnibus.org, I've had the opportunity to read more than 1,000 book proposals.... Read More
----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website,offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as longas no changes are made and the byline, copyright, and theresource box below is included. ---------------------------------------------------------- How to Catch the Writing Bug By Stephen... Read More
Far too many inexperienced writers create flat, stereotypical characters: the brave fireman, the damsel in distress, the strict schoolmistress. The best characters are those who evoke emotions within the reader ? fear, admiration, affection, laughter, horror? If the writer fails to make us care about the characters, no matter how... Read More
Balance your life ----------------------- Writing is a solitary task. Writing needs concentration and quiet.... Read More
Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick Gettle ? 2003-2004Ninety-five percent of all new businesses go out of business within the first five years or less.Why Do They Fail?There are many starters in life - but very few finish what they start. When the going gets tough,... Read More
Calling all publishers, editors, journalists and freelance writers. It's time to breathe more life into your copy. Turn your articles into living pieces that spark measurable debate, get closer to your readers and engage their mind andsoul - we're talking revolution. As it was in the beginning Publishers have... Read More
What am I going to write about?Which topic is the best?Who is going to be interested in my article? You can ask yourself endless questions on 'what' is going to be the subject of your article. Don't despair! This is not a problem . Any topic will do, and a... Read More
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
Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren't the topics are dry? Don't they require specialized knowledge? Not necessarily. You may want to consider trade journals to increase the potential market for your articles ? and for the money. Trade publications make up a significant portion of the... Read More
Wired Online has recently announced its plans to drop capitalization in internet, web, and net, but Wired Magazine continues to capitalize these words. Which should you do? For the most part, it's up to you. To ensure consistency on such tricky words, most editors will have a style guide. ... Read More
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald.... Read More
The principle for writing good screenplays begins with good idea... Read More
I'm in the process of moving from one computer to... Read More
Short Story Writing Tips:Your title is your selling tool. It's... Read More
No matter what your fifth-grade English teacher says, some grammar... Read More
No one is born a novel writer. But do you... Read More
Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one... Read More
ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing... Read More
You've decided to write your very own Newsletter to promote... Read More
Last week I was having a quick browse on eBay... Read More
Writers are often are greatly surprised or disappointed by how... Read More
The following answer sounds simplistic?but think about it. The single... Read More
Remember the days when we wrote with pen and paper?... Read More
My husband is no poet, so when I offer my... Read More
To help build your profile and reputation within a large... Read More
ACCEPT, EXCEPT Not commonly seen even from unpublished writers, who... Read More
Although he has his own website, John Grisham probably does... Read More
I'm willing to bet that quite a number of you... Read More
Set your journal or diary where you will see it... Read More
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not... Read More
Whether you're interviewing for a new job, trying to woo... Read More
Technology vendors often contribute bylined articles to trade journals. The... Read More
Originality emerges from structure. Once you have a story idea,... Read More
The Hottest Word on the WebDid you know marketing people... Read More
One of the nice things about being an author is... Read More
Les Edgerton writes in his book, Finding Your Voice, that... Read More
For any great novelist, defining your cast of intriguing characters... Read More
What a wonderful resource the Internet is!Students find information to... Read More
[When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding... Read More
The only way to become a writer is to write.... Read More
Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one... Read More
EditingExpect, allow, and accept that every first draft will represent... Read More
Every writer knows that the urge to write is not... Read More
Finding the time to write a novel is one of... Read More
So you've decided to crown yourself with a title that... Read More
ESSAY 3Writing an autobiography involves a matching up of a... Read More
Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire... Read More
We've all heard a politician on their soapbox, pushing for... Read More
Peter Abrahams is the author of thirteen novels, including "The... Read More
We all know people who ramble. They include every boring... Read More
This article is to help identify which style, technique or... Read More
Pictures they say are worth a thousand words, but many... Read More
There is one key difference between reports and most other... Read More
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
IntroductionSometimes it may be beyond a companies or individuals budget... Read More
A certified proofreader is one that has taken a few... Read More
Since the headline is the first contact your readers have... Read More
Q: How do I expand on an idea without getting... Read More
May I tell you about a writing technique shared by... Read More
You know, I really hate it when someone catches me... Read More
Writing |