Articles tagged: "writing advice"
1: Selecting A Genre In Which To Write
A short time ago, I suggested to other retired workaholics the idea of attempting to write a novel Granted, the idea was not an original one, but rather suggested to me by my wife because I was a little at loose ends after my ten to twelve-hour days began to shrink
2: The Details Are In The Calendar
Like many authors, writing a novel was always an aspiration When I finally started the process, in Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace I had a great story that had evolved from real-life events
3: "Don't Polish The Turd," And Other Oddball Writing Advice That Works
Even with a dozen published books to my name, I sometimes need a dose of inspiration when I sit down to write Above my desk, I've posted a paper with various pieces of fiction-writing wisdom I've collected over the years
4: Writing Book Proposals That Sell
The book publishing market sure has changed in last few years. Gone are the days when a writer came up with an idea, pitching it to a dozen or more publishing houses in the hopes of landing a contract, before moving on to the next project. Today 's book writer has a multitude of publishing optio
5: Writing The Personal Essay - Great Tips
We all love to hear about the trials and tribulations that others have experienced. We want to learn how someone overcame an obstacle, and found a way to move on. Personal essays allow those of us who have experienced life 's woes (and sometimes abundant joys), to share what we've learned, and t
6: Writing a Good News Article - The Essentials
News writing is a great way for new writers to break into the publishing world, and gain valuable experience. Straightforward to write, the goal of a newspaper article is to educate the reader by answering the important who, what, where, when, why and how questions of the story. Written like an
7: Resume Writing - Tips To Land That Interview
Resumes are no longer simply a laundry list of job experiences and personal attributes. Today 's resume must show a prospective employer that the job seeker is able to do the job from day one; is willing to learn new skills sets without complaint; and is capable of taking on a multitude of respo
8: Press Release Writing - Tips That Get You Noticed
To get your client noticed, the publicity writer must be able to write a press release that grabs the media 's attention and makes them want to learn more about what your client can offer their readership. A press release is a publicist 's introduction to the media. It 's their way of showcasing a
9: Article Marketing - Todays Most Popular Tool
Getting consumers interested in any product or service can be done more easily through direct article writing. Everyday, we read articles written to entice us into trying something new. Once referred to as "advertorials," these paid advertisements resemble real articles. Once reserved for the t
10: Freelance Writing - Make it Work For You
Freelance writing may sound like a dream job - but is it? It certainly has a lot of benefits: working from home, setting your own schedule; the opportunity to write about hundreds of unusual and interesting topics; seeing your name in print, are all wonderful job perks, but what about the other
11: Writing News Articles - The Right Angle
News writing doesn't have to be boring! If a writer can't learn to spice up the story with the right angle, readers will skip right past it - no matter how important the content. Writing an interesting news piece isn't hard. You just have to learn how to approach it in a more interesting manner
12: Is There A Book In You? Ten Points That Will Help You Decide
The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider.Writing a book - and getting it published - is an ambition that is not hard to underst
13: Fiction Writing: 3 Crucial Points For Your Main Character
The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character.The main character in any work of fiction is the one around which the entire
14: Short Story Writing: Don't Waste Your Words on Wasted Words!
The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control!Short stories written specifically for inclusion in weekly or monthly magazines are a lucrative source of income for any writer. The pay rate per word is often
15: Writing: Fact Or Fiction?
Nearly everyone who wants to be a writer looks at the fiction market as being the way to go - but another, vast market exists. What is it? Let 's find out.The minute you mention that you're a writer you nearly always get the same reaction. It goes something like this: 'Do you write crime thrille
16: Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell
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.First off, here 's a question. What kind of stories do you think are printed in women 's magazines? If you don't read them, chances are that you'll
17: Fiction Editing - Story Sense And Logic
Your story, be it novel, short story or novelette, is finished. Or is it? Before you send it to a publisher, check firstly that your story makes sense!Maybe you read my article about The Final Draft. Well, before you reach that stage there 's this one to go through. It can be hard and you need t
18: Fiction Writing: Getting Your Events In Order
In fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on!In previous articles I've used my fictional tongue-in-cheek character Detective Jake Bullett to help me along. Jake 's tough and gets into a lot of scrapes where things happe
19: Article Writing: How Do You Write For Quality?
Article directories receive hundreds of articles daily - but why do some articles perform better than others? In this article we examine some of the reasons.Article writing, for a competent writer, is a fairly easy discipline. The task is to write an informative and interesting piece of work in
20: Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider
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?Dialogue can be defined as the interaction between two characters on a
21: Viewpoint Writing 1: Seeing Through Your Character 's Eyes
Of the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it?Viewpoint writing is used extensively in modern novels, especially ones that contain fast-paced action. As its name suggests, it 's written from the active character'
