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  • Have You Considered Working At Home as a Ghostwriter?  By : Robert Williams
    There is a huge demand for fresh content on the internet which makes ghostwriting a much needed service.
  • Anatomy Of A Thank You Letter  By : Suzanne Holman
    Are you good at writing thank you letters? In both your personal and business life, it is critical to take the time to offer thanks for an interview, a gift, or an event.
  • Five A Day for Writers  By : Julie Gray
    Five Habits for Serious Writers
  • Writers, Self-Doubt and Self-Sabotage  By : Julie Gray
    A pick-me-up for writers who feel discouraged.
  • How to Write for the Web Successfully  By : Earma Brown .
    Online readers love free information. They scour the internet daily looking for specific information to solve their problems, help them be successful, live longer or get healthy. You should join the information revolution too! Publish your free helpful solution-oriented articles to the web.
  • English Spelling Variations - Post a Disclaimer on Your Website  By : Heather Hansen
    Tired of getting tickets from the spelling police? Maybe it's time to post a disclaimer making it very clear which variety of English spelling you adhere to. If you already have too many unpaid tickets, just forward this article to spelling court, and maybe you can finally get some peace!
  • What is Freelance Writing?  By : Robert Williams
    Did you know there is an increasing demand for freelance writers as the ever expanding world wide web grows hungrier for fresh content?
  • What is Copywriting?  By : Robert Williams
    Did you know an effective copywriter who can write compelling sales letters earns up to 5 figures or more for just one sales piece?
  • Improve Your Writing Skills With These Three Easy Tips  By : Robert Williams
    Have you ever been dissatisfied with your writing ability? Why not take the time to refamiliarize yourself with the skill of writing? Here are some helpful hints to get you started.
  • How To Make Money Blogging  By : Robert Williams
    You can easily earn an income from a free blog. Here are three free & easy ways to monetize your blogging efforts.
  • Is Your Policies and Procedures Writer Qualified? Here are 8 Things to Look For  By : Casey Markee
    Writing policies and procedures is an art and takes skill and a person with a desire to "take charge" and do what's right to write, publish, and implement information that is easy to read and apply. This article examines eight characteristics commonly shared by successful policy and procedure writers that companies can use at their end in finding the right person to fill such positions.
  • How a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Would Teach Writing  By : Don Alexander
    Drill sergeants would do repetition, model, and show their soldiers how to make a paragraph They would do so in a manner that would command attention and they would lead by example. No one would dare stop or interrupt them in the process of teaching.
  • An Overview Of Screenwriting  By : Zinn Jeremiah
    Taking a look at screenwriting.
  • 3 Steps to Writing for the Web - How to Emotionally Grab Your Visitors!  By : Bea Fields and Corey Blake
    The number one, most important job of your website is to make your visitor feel great about your company, but so many don't rise to the challenge! I am going to share three ways you can do that.
  • Internet Authors have feelings too  By : Mike Scantlebury
    You've written a novel? Sure, you want to get it published. That's easy, if you're a robot. On the other hand, if you're a human being with genuine feelings, then you're going to stumble, fall, and eventually be totally defeated by the humiliation of rejection that seems to be the norm being handed out by Traditional Publishers. That's enough. If you want another way, try Internet Publishing. It works.
  • Real Writers Get With The Program  By : Gary Crow
    It would be very cool to be a real writer. I experience the creations of people who are and I usually can’t get enough. Once I get started, I can’t quit. They draw me in and there is no letting go until they turn me loose, satisfied and wondering how they do it. It’s amazing. This article may help some with understanding the key to their success.
  • Where to Begin When Writing a Screenplay  By : Grant Eckert
    If your dream is to write the next great movie or play, you need to know how to get started. More often than not, many people go into this practice blindly and become more confused and frustrated by the whole experience. Instead of floundering around and feeling like you're not getting anywhere, maybe it's time to start looking at a screenplay in a different way - like almost a research project that you are doing.
  • The Writing Format: The Heart of a Policies and Procedures System  By : Casey Markee
    A policy and procedure system without a consistently designed, and applied, writing format is probably broken, obsolete, or ignored by its readers. This article details the three most popular formats that should be used by business writers when writing any effective policies and procedures document.
  • Creative Writing - How To Write Creatively  By : Ron King
    It doesn't matter whether your story evolves from something inside you or from some outside source. Either way, your own mind is creating the words that make up the story. The prompt does not make the story. Rather, it is the vision behind the tale, and the words you so carefully craft to convey that vision.
  • The Writing Skills Needed For Emails  By : David R Carter
    Whether you are a student on the threshold of higher education, or a new career, or someone who is already a few years into a career, you will, undoubtedly, have plenty of scope for communication by email.
  • Internet Authors aren't Dummies  By : Mike Scantlebury
    Why do would-be authors put themselves down? Why do they assume they must be 'dummies', just because they haven't been published - yet? Everyone has to start somewhere, but why should clever, creative people assume they have to go back to kindergarten? Get your books out on the internet and sidestep the harrassing and negative feedback, so-called 'advice' and putdowns.
  • What Is Your Writing Goal? Is It To Communicate?  By : Saleem Rana
    When we work to keep our writing short and sweet, closer to how we talk, the message gets across much faster.
  • Write Your Book Introduction as a Sales Tool  By : Earma Brown .
    Most people don't care as much 'why you wrote the book' as they do about how your book can help them. Here's a refreshing twist to the old boring book introduction. Write your next book introduction as a sales tool. Include all the same elements but add benefits that engage your reader.
  • Writing Contests: 10 Tips for Creating a Winning Entry  By : Melanie Rockett
    Entering writing, poetry, novel, short story, essay and screenplay contests can either be a hobby with some great prizes as the perk, or it can be a door-opener into a new career. There are hundreds of writing contests open for entry at any time of the year. Find out how to increase your odds of winning.
  • How To Generate Sales with Articles and Newsletters  By : Ann Liu
    In many ways, the Internet is the greatest sales engine ever invented.
  • Is Wikipedia a Viable Source for College Papers?  By : Ben Welch
    As a college writing instructor, I can vouch that there are certain questions that come up again and again during the course of every writing class. But perhaps the most common question I get is whether Wikipedia, the ubiquitous online encyclopedia, can be used as a viable source for research papers.
  • Proposal Writing - A Golfer's Perspective  By : Amy Nutt
    Two areas of my life that are getting increased attention are golf and proposal writing.
  • Kick Start Your Writing Career By Winning Fame, Glory and Prize Goodies  By : Melanie Rockett
    There are hundreds of writing contests open for entry at any time of the year. Win prizes, kick start your career and share in the glory by entering your poetry or writing today. There are writing contests for any genre, every age group, and all levels of experience.
  • Internet Authors are the new Slush Pile  By : Mike Scantlebury
    Why do publishers contradict themselves? They want first choice of new novels, but maintain a publication rate that is suicidally low. They underestimate the internet and want authors to try them first, but give no guarantees that submissions will even be read. If authors choose the web as a priority, then Traditional Publishers will have to become Internet Prospectors, digging for gold.
  • 12 Tips For Generating Bright Ideas For Writing  By : Deepak Dutta -
    Are you running short of ideas for your blogs or articles? Is generating fresh ideas for writing becoming difficult? By following the techniques discussed in this article, you will be a writing power house.

    1. Subscribe to a dozen RSS feeds on various subjects you are most interested in. Scan through the feeds every morning or at night and select a few articles for thorough reading. After reading the articles, tag them using your own classification system.

    Classifying...
  • A Survivor's Guide to Writer's Block  By : Jo Ann LeQuang
    People tasked with important writing projects often seem to succumb to writer's block, that agonizing feeling of not knowing where to begin on a big project. Yet professional writers never seem to get this condition. That's because they know a few secrets that protect them from ever getting stalled in a writing project.
  • Writing Tip: Use Your Brain To Become A Better Writer  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Anyone who has ever labored over a writing assignment knows that writing is hard work. While it does not require the same physical effort as lifting heavy objects, it is often very heavy lifting indeed. While it does not require the same physical effort as pounding metal rods into concrete, pounding on a keyboard can be just as stressful to your body and infinitely more stressful to your brain. However, writing does have something in common with physical labor and athletics.
    ...
  • Writing Help: You Should Use Your Calendar To Improve Your Writing  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Many of my students shrug their shoulders at the beginning of the semester when I tell them that time is their best friend. Just like my students, too many writers struggle with their writing because they treat time as a four letter word. However time is not the enemy if you learn to use it wisely. Time can be a tremendous help when you write if you plan ahead. Making a wise use of your time is a three-step process.

    First, allow yourself enough time to live with the idea y...
  • Why Internet Authors don't need Critics  By : Mike Scantlebury
    New authors are getting conflicting advice about whether to try their luck with Traditional Publishers or use the new resources of the internet. Which is best? Which will bring results? Mike Scantlebury has his own ideas. He is an Internet Author and believes that Traditional Publishing can no longer meet the needs of the aspiring creative writers out there.
  • 4 Tips For Writers On How To Create Some Creativity  By : Donovan Baldwin
    Creativity is not as hard as some people think. Here are a few tips to help get your creativity juices flowing.
  • The Power Of The Written Word or Why This One Skill Could Potentially Bring In Millions  By : Dave Origano
    There is one sentence that is all around my notebooks, in my workbooks and stuck on my monitor, with so much truth and power in it, it takes me to a new level of doing business every time I read it. This one sentence simply forms a barrier for a lot of marketers, though when you developed this one skill, a world of abundance opens for you.
  • Grammar counts. Test Yours With This Short Quiz  By : Helen Wilkie
    Grammatical errors can do terrible things to your professional credibility. See how many of these common mistakes you can correct.
  • The Quickest, Surest Path To Fiction Writing Success  By : David Silva
    There is a path to writing success that is quick and sure, even obvious.
  • Writing Prompts: Who Needs This Writing Help?  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Writing prompts can offer tremendous writing help for writers at every level of experience and expertise. Who can use writing prompts?

    Beginners can use writing prompts to help them learn and grow as writers as well as gain valuable experience in the craft. The only sure way to improve your writing is to write regularly and prompts can help you sharpen your skills on a regular basis. Perfection will never be in your writing future, but it is very true that regular practice...
  • Finding Great Topics to Write About  By : Steven E
    It seems it would be a snap to write a short article of five hundred to a thousand words. After all, you’re knowledgeable in many subjects, you’re intelligent and you’re a talented writer who enjoys writing. So why do you face that dreaded writer’s block when you sit down at the keyboard?
  • How To Become A Liberated Writer  By : Thomas Digges
    Story of how I overcame the obstacles & resistance I encountered trying to become a successful writer. How others can do the same.
  • How A Kitchen Timer Can Be A Writer's Best Friend  By : Daphne Gray-Grant
    If you have difficulty writing as quickly as you'd like, try timing yourself, just as runners do. Then record your progress over several days or weeks. This is an excellent way to increase your speed.
  • Top 7 Ways To Become An Effective Writer  By : John Khu
    Everyone is capable of producing effective writing. Unfortunately, laziness, lack of confidence, poor time management and/or lack of experience can be barriers that prevent effective writing from happening. Here are 7 tips to guide you to effective writing.
  • 3 Surefire Ways To Write Well During Any Crisis  By : Lisa Sparks
    I recently learned that no matter how much training and years of experience you have, a hurricane can still take its toll on your writing - or your will to write. Although my house sustained minimal damage - compared to my neighbors in Punta Gorda - it was still tough mentally to continue churning out the top-quality copy I'm known for.

    To maintain that same level of quality in the face of numerous distractions - insurance companies, roofing contractors, buying more materi...
  • Who's Your Audience?  By : Tara Schiro
    Knowing your audience before you start writing is crucial to your success.
  • Freelance Writing: The Most Practical and Profitable Markets  By : Scott Salter
    What you don't want to be doing as a freelance writer is spending your time flogging your wares in the wrong places. Because we are looking at a self sustaining system for online writing income we need to concentrate on proven profitable markets.
  • Getting Down To It - Dealing With Writer's Block  By : Kent Douglas
    Today, writers have to find new ways to get their material out. The phenomenal growth of the ebook industry is no accident. This new medium of distribution is fast, efficient and extremely profitable.

    If you want to start your new business of selling words, the same words, over and over again without lifting a finger when it’s done, then you have to start right now.

    Maybe you’ve already started, or is it still just an idea? Maybe you just can’t keep at it or the finish ...
  • Serial Commas, Ellipses, And Em-Dashes  By : Christine Harrell
    There is much confusion over the proper use of serial commas. It is generally accepted in today's writing to include the final serial comma before the conjunction and the final word or phase in the series.
  • Examining The Resilience Of Responding To Rejection  By : Christine Harrell
    Information to help you develop the ability to recover and adjust easily to the rejection that is a necessary part of your writing life.
  • Don't Let Jargon Hide Your Message  By : Helen Wilkie
    Sometimes our business letters, memos and e-mails fail to communicate our message because we put up barriers between the messag and the reader's mind. One of those barriers is inappropriate use of jargon.
  • The Final Powerful Secrets To Infuse Your Brain With The Write Idea (Part 3 of 3)  By : Glenn Dietzel
    This is the third in a series of articles with brain-tempting tips that will enable you to make your dream of authoring a book a reality.
  • The Value Of Good Writing  By : Chris Angus
    Almost every week I see brochures, websites, advertisements and newsletters that have been poorly written. Either the spelling is weak, or the sentences are badly constructed, or the key message is buried somewhere in the middle. Sometimes the message isn’t even clear. What these pieces lack is good copywriting.

    Most of what I see has been written by highly competent professionals who are expert in their field. But not in writing. They imagine that because they are smart c...
  • Writers and Ergonomics  By : Ken Hassman
    This article talks about the need to pay attention to your body if you sit in a chair at a computer for long hours and talks about some of the ergonomic solutions to this problem
  • Writing Process: One Size Does Not Fit All  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Developing an individual writing process is a key part of becoming a real writer. If you want to learn and grow as a writer then you must work to develop a unique writing process. If you want to be a more productive writer and for your work to improve then you must develop a unique writing process.

    While most writing processes contain the same basic elements, each individual writing process is as individual as the writer it serves. Each writing process contains these steps...
  • The Single Best Way to Triple Your Writing Talent  By : Steve Manning
    There is a single most important strategy for improving your writing ability faster and better than any other strategy you've ever encountered. It will leave all the others in the dust, and it has been used by master writers for centuries to get the kind of writing quality they're looking for almost instantly. That simple strategy is
  • The Power of the Quill  By : Jackson Summerford
    In our brave new interconnected world, experts tell us that content is king. Ironically, writing for the masses is no longer just reserved for literary professionals -- or even for business development experts. With careful attention to the message, even you -- yes, you -- can craft your message to the world.
  • Five Optical Illusions To Make Your Writing Look Smarter, Sharper  By : Daphne Gray-Grant
    Mom always said: "You don't get a second chance for a first impression." And mom's rule also applies to writing. It's not just your words that count -- it's also how they look. Learn how YOU can make a better impression with these five simple tricks.
  • The Gift Of Writer's Block  By : Tracy Carreon
    Anyone who writes knows this scenario at one time or another: You have something to say, great ideas to express. So, you go to the page only to find your mind has gone as blank as the sheet or screen before you. Paralyzed, you write not a word. Somewhere in the synapses of your imagination, you know there lives a fully formed novel, or story, or play, or even one single poem, but you cannot magnify it enough to see the individual words. So you leave it for another day…until...
  • Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell  By : Steve Dempster
    When writing for women's magazines it's important to know the themes that work - and those that don't. Here we take a look at popular magazine themes.
  • Five Easy Ways To Shake The Writing Devil Off Your Shoulder  By : Daphne Gray-Grant
    Psychologists know that negative self-chatter can hinder us in everything from sports to love. If we tell ourselves we're no good at something, well, pretty soon that prediction comes true. And no where is that more apparent than when it comes to writing...
  • Six Quick Writing Errors to Watch For  By : Kathryn Lively
    Here are some good tips to consider when polishing a manuscript for submission to publishers.
  • Proofing - A Critical Function Not to be Overlooked  By : Pj Germain
    Business people universally agree that mechanical mistakes detract from the professionalism of communications.
  • How To Stop Writer's Block and Increase Your Chances of Writing Success  By : Jo Han Mok -
    In today's internet business world, having writers block can cost you a fortune. Savvy entrepreneurs know that marketing their business through their own writing is critical. Now you can stop this downright embarassing problem before it stops your business.
  • Seven Super-Simple Steps To Becoming A Successful Writer  By : Jo Han Mok -
    One of the keys to online success is developing new and original content. The problem is, most people are not natural writers and don't have the skills it takes to write the kind of content that will get them traffic and attention they need. Here you'll learn seven steps top ensuring your writing success.
  • Viewpoint Writing 2: How To Use Your Character's 'Voice'  By : Steve Dempster
    There are some simple rules to remember when writing form a character's viewpoint, yet many forget them. Here's a rundown of some to remember . . .
  • Writing Help: Improve Your Writing By Not Writing  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Every writer needs some help with their writing. Every writer can improve their writing. One simple technique you can use to improve your writing and better develop your writing process is to spend less time writing and more time thinking about your writing.

    Many writers struggle with their early drafts simply because they have not allowed an idea enough time to simmer. Giving yourself time to brainstorm, sift and sort through ideas, and to both have and build upon creativ...
  • Can Technology Make You A Better Writer?  By : Susan Denham
    Sometimes, in the process of writing, the phone will ring or something takes my attention away for a moment, and when I return to the project, I have lost the ability to think creatively, or the ability to put my thoughts into words. This was a huge problem for a while. However, I found an effective workaround.
  • New Writers: Please Take Note!  By : Steve Dempster
    Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . .
  • Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider  By : Steve Dempster
    In short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then?
  • Viewpoint Writing 1: Seeing Through Your Character's Eyes  By : Steve Dempster
    Of the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it?
  • Top 20 Abused, Misused, And Mistreated Words  By : Christine Harrell
    Many words in the English language are used incorrectly. Every writer can benefit from a refresher that outlines some of these most commonly misused words. If you are not always sure of when to use some of these words, you're in good company.
  • Building a Following for Your Writing  By :
    If you want to sell more of your writing, especially if you are a book author, you need to build a following. By building a following, you'll have a ready made audience who wants to buy everything you write.
  • Why You Should Take Part In A Writing Workshop  By : Deanna Mascle -
    Before you should decide whether or not taking part in a writing workshop is right for you and your writing you should first understand just what a writing workshop is.

    A workshop is an educational format where an expert shares information on a focused topic over a short period of time. Some workshops are intended to be simply informative while others involve more hands-on activities. Today there are many options for enjoying a workshop: you can attend workshops in person,...
  • Mind Games: How To Eliminate The 5 Negative Thoughts That Shut Down Your Writing  By : Daphne Gray-Grant
    Do you write more slowly than you'd like? You problaby think you have a self-discipline problem. But, in reality, the issue is more likely to be the negative, limiting thoughts you're feeding your own mind. Here are five of the most common negative thoughts (and how you can stop them.)
  • The Friendly Editor: 5 Ways You Can Help Others Write Faster and Better  By : Daphne Gray-Grant
    Having a tough time getting what you want out of your "volunteer" writers? And maybe you're even having a few problems with the professional ones. Here's some timely advice on how to manage the editor-writer relationship, so you get exactly what you need.
  • Easy Steps To Get Past Writers Block  By : Jeffrey Dorrian -
    Overcoming writer’s block has so many prescribed cures that seem like witches’ brew, you may as well be trying to get rid of hiccups. My favorite remedy is “just write anything.” If I were to follow this advice when I’m stuck in a frustrating blank stare moment, my page would be filled with expletives that would be of no use to anyone, including Lenny Bruce.

    If you have no idea of what to say on any given subject, you do not have writer’s block, you have a lack of knowledg...
  • Great Technical Writing: The Two-edged Sword Of Reader Experience  By : Barry Millman
    Overview

    When we write User Documents we rely on our Reader's/User's experience to simplify our work. This can cause problems for the Reader. This article will discuss the effects of Reader experience and how to minimize the negative effects of incompatible experience, and how to handle the writer's assumptions about the Reader.

    Writer's Benefits: Relying on Reader Experience

    When we write, we rely on our Reader's experience to give us a "starting point" for our User...
  • Great Technical Writing: Banish These Two Attitudes  By : Barry Millman
    Overview

    Incomplete User Documents disappoint your Readers. Two attitudes of many Technical Writers result in incomplete User Documents. These two attitudes are:

    . "Everyone Knows That", and

    . "The User Can Figure It Out"

    This article describes these attitudes and presents methods for overcoming them. The result is more effective User Documents and more satisfied Users.

    1. "Everyone Knows That"

    The "Everyone Knows That" attitude makes assumptions about your ...
  • Just Write: Wherever You Are  By : Scott Lindsay
    There was a time when you needed to relocate if you wanted to become a successful writer. In essence you went where the work was.

    The Internet has opened a whole new world for writers. The idea of telecommuting has become a welcome component to the mechanism of freelance.

    Today you can sit in a kitchen in Iowa and write for a publication based in the heart of New York. You can write for a firm in Australia from the comfort of your home office in Ontario. You can also wr...
  • Content Or Passion: Balance In The Writing Journey  By : Scott Lindsay
    Is it better to participate in content writing or write for magazine publication?

    The above question is actually multifaceted and can help you determine the overall thrust of your freelance writing career.

    It has been estimated that a writer will need to pen a million words before a publisher is likely to accept their first work. That means a lot of rejection slips.

    So, does that imply that content writing is preferred to the crafting of a book or magazine article?
    ...
  • Blogging: A Writer’s Journal  By : Scott Lindsay
    A novel way for a writer to keep prospects and fans in the loop on their progress as a writer is through the use of a web log or ‘Blog’.

    “This notion of self-publishing, which is what Blogger and blogging are really about, is the next big wave of human communication. The last big wave was Web activity. Before that one it was e-mail.” – Eric Schmidt

    This online tool has allowed many writers to share thoughts, humor, politics, and more with any and all who would visit. Si...
  • Writing What You Want To Write: Personal Innovation  By : Scott Lindsay
    Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. - Dale Carnegie

    Some of the special skills discussed in writing may have you feeling as if there is really no room for expressing your own personality in your writing. However, there is always a misunderstood need for personal innovation in storytelling. There will always be intriguing stories that defy conventional wisdom.

    Children'...
  • Deadline Management  By : Scott Lindsay
    “When length is a problem, I'd rather cut out sections -- entire thoughts -- than chisel off the texture and color from the most important parts of the story. Cutting is hard and painful work, but I'd rather do it myself than leave it to someone who doesn't know the story as well as I do." - Warren Wolfe

    For some the idea of actually having writing deadlines would be a dream come true. They enjoy writing, but have never experienced the ruthless demand of completing an arti...
  • Writing Contests: Building Writing Credentials  By : Scott Lindsay
    One of the ways many writers can successfully add credentials to their portfolio if to participate in a variety of literary contests. This type of contest encourages writers to put their best foot forward in both creativity and attention to detail.

    It is true that there are some contests that provide a cash award for their top finishers, but there are also publishing scams that will accept your work regardless of quality. When you receive notice that your work has been acc...
  • Great Technical Writing: Has Anyone Ever Used Your Product?  By : Barry Millman
    Product documentation gives the feeling that nobody has ever used the product. Most documentation:

    . Ignores the product's failings (warts), and how to overcome them.

    . Leaves out tips that would improve the User's experience with the product

    . Leaves out knowledge that experienced Users could share with the new User

    Before you release a product, have some people use it. From these "test users" get solutions to problems, tips and knowledge that would help your rea...
  • Free To Fail  By : Scott Lindsay
    I enlisted the help of several authors who knew something of fame in their work, yet surprisingly had much to say about failure. In truth, these authors aren’t answering the specific questions I pose, but their wisdom in the field of writing is worth considering.

    We will start with a question writers will often ask themselves or others about their craft and then review an applicable quote from a noted author.

    Just the thought of submitting my work to a publisher makes m...
  • Meeting The Deadline  By : Scott Lindsay
    A nemesis to all writers is an imposed deadline. Whether that deadline is from a publisher or as part of a writing contest or challenge the deadline screams at us to hurry up while our muse is certain the story just isn’t quite right yet.

    As you develop your writing career or writing business you will likely find deadlines come more often and from a variety of sources.

    Let me paint a scenario…

    A client has requested 10 content articles for their website and you have ...
  • 10 Winning Habits of the Frequently Published, P 1  By :
    Want to know how to get published more than you ever dreamed? Implement the winning habits below and enter the Winners Circle of the Frequently Published.
  • Writing: It’s All In The Content  By : Scott Lindsay
    Maybe you’ve seen online advertising that reads something like, “You too can make money in your spare time as a writer.” It sounds inviting until you discover that some of that writing need includes writing a 400 word original article for one dollar.

    If it takes you twenty minutes to write an article that would mean you could make $3 an hour. You might think that’s ridiculous, but there is a reason why these mini-contracts are being awarded.

    Some find this work ‘accepta...
  • A Writer’s Need For Community  By : Scott Lindsay
    I’d like to present three easy steps to getting published. Well, I’d like to, but there’s usually more than three and they are never easy.

    Many aspiring writers I encounter believe if they can just get their article to an editor the editor will see the value in the work and want to sign them to a contract of some sort. Now, this is rarely verbalized by the author, but the dream-dashing is very evident when they receive their first rejection slip.

    There’s almost an innat...
  • What's In A Name? The Use Of Pseudonyms And Pen Names  By : Scott Lindsay
    Have you ever wondered why a writer chooses a pseudonym or pen name? Is it possible they believe that they are more important than other writers are? Do they demonstrate their views of superiority by simply choosing to rename themselves?

    The truth is, there are a multitude of valid reasons for an author to select a pen name and very few have anything to do with pride.

    For instance Mary Ann Evans was published under the name George Eliot simply because female authors had...
  • Do You Suffer From Roughdraftitis?  By : Deanna Mascle -
    There is an epidemic sweeping through writing groups around the globe. Day after day writers drag their weary fingers and bleary eyes into my office and beg for a cure.

    The symptoms they describe are all too familiar:

    ~ Writers block
    ~ Disorganization
    ~ Frustration
    ~ Inability to create a coherent sentence
    ~ Problems with usually simple tasks such as spelling

    Sometimes the disease is only in its early stages and writers have a few pages they have managed to creat...
  • Here's Why You Should Write Product Reviews  By : Jason Oickle
    Let's face it, product reviews are becoming a vital part of any advertising campaign. Do not overlook it as it is one of the most effective ways to raise interest among potential customers.





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