Articles tagged: "writing style"

1: Interesting Topics Vs. Writing Styles

What makes an author so popular? Is it the way they write or what they write about? If I had to guess, I would say both to a lesser or greater extent.

2: 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

3: Book Publishing - How I Got Into Book Publishing

As a published author and creative writing teacher I often get asked how writers can get published One of the simplest ways to answer that question is tell the story of my publishing contracts with two different publishers

4: Writing Tip: Use Your Brain To Become A Better Writer

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

5: Writing Help: You Should Use Your Calendar To Improve Your Writing

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

6: 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

7: 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'