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
|
|||||
|
|
|
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
Self-examination sheds light on a writers motives, goals, and aspirations,... Read More
So, the decision is final. I am a writer.Actually, I... Read More
As a freelance writer, it is important to present yourself... Read More
If you are like most writers, you're constantly searching for... Read More
11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules... Read More
BAITED, BATEDBaited usually refers to traps or snares. When the... Read More
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio... Read More
The Blogfest 2005 Writing Contest has only been running for... Read More
1. Make your goals achievable.By achievable, we mean realistic and... Read More
"Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the... Read More
If you want to be a writer, you must write... Read More
If your writing muscle isn't in shape, writing a novel... Read More
Some writers are just too kind.They hate to put their... Read More
~TYPES~You Want Us to Write What? Understanding the Task AssignedWhich... Read More
The dash--that curious mark of punctuation people use in their... Read More
I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More
You are far more likely to successfully write and publish... Read More
In this article you will find tips on: How to... Read More
Back in the mid to late 1980s I was a... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?For a theme to work and the... Read More
Arrogance has a bad rap. We think of arrogant people... Read More
Punctuation, when used creatively, is powerful. Note, however, that when... Read More
When I first started tracking the information preferences of people... Read More
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is... Read More
You have a great idea for a poem, a story,... Read More
In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I... Read More
All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a... Read More
Q. My writing sounds stiff and stilted. Help!A. Memories of... Read More
Making Money from Freelance WritingIt's the question that every aspiring... Read More
Open any book on 'how to write,' and somewhere you... Read More
Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick... Read More
Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press... Read More
Remember back in the dark days of your school years... Read More
So you've decided to crown yourself with a title that... Read More
Rejection. This scary word plagues virtually every writer this side... Read More
Do you suffer from writer's block? Is there a pending... Read More
The freelance writing market is a growing market to be... Read More
These 8 tips on using characters in your stories will... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?I have said above that if a... Read More
The purpose of this article is to consider Print-On-Demand publishing... Read More
Characters in a good novel really carry the story along... Read More
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored... Read More
"You should write a book." For years, I had been... Read More
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always... Read More
A few days ago, I critiqued a chapter for a... Read More
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
So you want to learn to research well, and not... Read More
Technology vendors often contribute bylined articles to trade journals. The... Read More
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? Do you consider yourself... Read More
Writing |