Category: Writing, page 18
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Internet Authors Don't Need Cut-offs
Close the doors. Don't let anyone else in. That seems to be the message from bureaucrats and rule makers the world over. Why? Is there really a question of Health and Safety? Or is it just that a man with a pen and a penchant for control has decided to make up a few rules, draw some boundaries and decide some outcomes. Is it necessary? Does it help? Let Mike Scantlebury take you through the arguments.
Save The Planet, Hug A Clam
It has become obvious to all but the most unrelentingly stubborn apologists for the oil industry that we now stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our planet. As much fun as it would be to make fun of Al Gore's pretentious drawl and expanding bald spot, none...
It's More Than Just the Writing
I carry the torch of good writing: make no mistake about that. But there is another critical piece to conveying messages successfully in today's hurry-up, fast-paced, techno-world. That piece is the design of your documents.
What Can The Mystery Writers Of America Learn About Discrimination From The Sneetches?
The Mystery Writers of America (MWA), an organization that defines itself as " the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre," has developed a list of "approved publishers," and a set of criteria authors...
The Simple Facts About Plagiarism
Anyone who is a writer is concerned with plagiarism. Copyright Laws protect copyright holders from having their works plagiarized. The word plagiarism is derived from the word "kidnapper" in Latin. If a person uses another person's words without permission, they have stolen or kidnapped something owned by somebody else. This...
Got to Think of a Good Title, But Damned if I Can Think of One
Don't think of one, especially before writing the book. I let the story reveal it to me. Somewhere a character will say something or the atmosphere created will reveal it. I see titles as the last thing on the to do list when writing.
How to Get the Skills to Write a Good Article
Article explaining the art of writing a good article and how this skill could be developed.
Pay Yourself First - Making Money Without Getting Paid
You might not be used to depositing checks earned by the sweat of your pen (yet). That doesn't mean you can't start becoming financially savvy with your writing. One of the top tips for becoming financially empowered is to pay yourself first. How can you do that without incoming cash?...
Receiving Feedback With Grace
Imagine holding a bouquet of balloons. And someone comes up to you and pops one with a pin. Then another. Then another. Pop! Slam! Bam! You're shaken, shocked and need to take a few deep breaths to recover from the impact.This is what it can be like to receive feedback....
Writers Block, What's That?
I don't know the meaning of writer's block and why, because I'm not writing for the world, but for me and my passion for storytelling. What I write, I want to loan to the world to read, but when it comes down to it, why do we write?
Build Your Creative Dam To Complete Projects
Artists and writers are fed by a constant stream of curiosity. Our imaginations flow freely with ideas and connections, which allows for a rich river of creativity that can infuse our lives with joy. But what happens when this flood of ideas overwhelms us, turning our creative output into a...
Content Writing Services- a Boon
The significance of Content on a website can never be destabilized .No matter what the scope of a project may be, Web Content Writing Services are both affordable and professional. Web content, quite simply, helps determines which web sites will appear at the top of the list when one enters key terms into a Search Engine. This way one can positively taste Success.
You Don't Need to be Perfect, But your Writing Does
Learn how to edit, proofread and fact-check your own work.
Write About Something That Will Change Your Life!
It's been said that you should "write about what you know". It's also been said that doing that condemns you to a life of boredom as you'll never grow beyond your current limitations.Not very helpful, is it?It's also been said that you should write about what you're passionate about, interested...
Are You The Next JK Rowling?
Harry Potter. The name brings instant recognition from people all over the world. The books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide. Only the bible has more translations. The movies have gone on to grace the lists of the Top 10 grossing films of all time.When Harry Potter and the...
Tackle A Trilogy And Triple Your Profits
Are you a writer with big ideas? Are you always imagining epics, sweeping stories, great tales of human struggle and sacrifice, interlaced with personal stories of love, sadness and triumph? If so, you ought to consider turning your book or story idea into a trilogy.Why a trilogy? Believe it or...
The Long And The Short Of The Short Story
Congratulations! You've spotted a great short story competition and decided to enter. You've had a go at a few short stories in the past and you've been wanting to tackle a novel for ages, but the idea was way too daunting so you've just shoved that to the bottom of...
Imagine If Yoda Were Your Writing Coach...
Writers live a solitary life. That's a fact. You spend hours planning, writing, rewriting and editing your masterpieces, only to have them rejected by every agent or publisher you have the courage to show them to.So wouldn't it be fabulous to have an on-call writing mentor, a wise and experienced...
How to Create Quality Content Writing?
Quality content writing is hard to come by these days. Learn how to develop and create quality content writing.
Five Ways to Shine as a Professional Writer
Learn how to make your work as a professional writer stand out.