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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Creative Writing Tips ?How we usually begin the preparation stage... Read More
Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering... Read More
It occurred to me one day that I needed something... Read More
Story Structure Templates are the fastest way to write screenplays.... Read More
Have you ever had a student write to tell you... Read More
As many authors are fond of stating, "Ideas are all... Read More
Charles Dickens was born in Portsea, England, in1812. His father... Read More
First drafts are for getting down the ideas. Anna Jacobs... Read More
What a wonderful resource the Internet is!Students find information to... Read More
Writing is a personal and introspective process. To share with... Read More
Writing is hard work, and like all hard work, one... Read More
Just about everyone is familiar with this beginning: "In the... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?When an idea comes to us for... Read More
Have you ever started a creative writing project with great... Read More
Have you ever written a letter to a friend? Ever... Read More
Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format,... Read More
1. Turning your idea into a bookWith non-fiction books the... Read More
Creating incredible characters can be easy if you know of... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More
What do you mean, you don't have a website yet?... Read More
Congratulations on writing your first book. That is quite an... Read More
Have you been guilty of procrastinating on your book project,... Read More
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My... Read More
Writers are often are greatly surprised or disappointed by how... Read More
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think... Read More
The Big IdeaOkay. So youve figured out that you would... Read More
If you dread the thought of writing, if you fear... Read More
The dash--that curious mark of punctuation people use in their... Read More
You have a new website, or a new business, or... Read More
DEFINITIONSRetail margin is basically the difference between your book's wholesale... Read More
People want information, they want it quick, frequently in short... Read More
It's important to have a space set aside in your... Read More
Back in the mid to late 1980s I was a... Read More
Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on... Read More
Plotting a book can seem an overwhelming task when you're... Read More
There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes... Read More
List-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used... Read More
What am I supposed to give Anthony as a wedding... Read More
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored... Read More
Effective screenwriting relies on the good understanding and use of... Read More
There's nothing that kills a scene like hackneyed dialogue. Just... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?The writer, who doesn't have the time... Read More
Freewriting is a release from the prison of rules. It... Read More
Simply put, it is the art of writing scripts for... Read More
[When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding... Read More
A UK based freelance proofreader should be able to provide... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?We all tackle plotting differently. How you... Read More
Have you ever wondered why some people can make millions... Read More
Writing better is critical for students. But it's even more... Read More
Writing engaging articles and energizing ad copy takes... Read More
Writing |