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Bring Emotion into Your Description to Grab Your Reader By : Mervyn Love
Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental picture which they can carry that with them as the tale unfolds. Adding an emotional element grabs the reader more forcefully and pulls them into the story.
Guaranteed Access To A New York Publisher Cuts Years Off Publishing Process By : Glenn-Dietzel
Dr. Simon Evans, author of Brain Fitness: A Recipe for Feeding Your Child’s Dreams and Unlocking their Maximum Brain Power tapped into a system that provides a complete authoring and business development system with guaranteed access to a New York Publisher.
Write A Novel the Easy Way By :
Writing a novel is one of the hardest tasks anyone will ever attempt. Unless you are prepared (and given some well-chosen information), it is all too easy to fail. In this article, writer, publisher and writing guru Jim Driver passes on only what the bestselling writers know.
Understanding the Business of Online Writing By :
Writers have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model!
What Every Writer Has to Know about the Internet and the New Writing Business Model By :
Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune?
Guaranteed Access to a New York Publisher By : Glenn-Dietzel
AwakenTheAuthorWithin.com’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Program teaches clients to write a money-making book in 12 hours of actual writing time. Clients who complete the program discover how to write a book that is “entrepreneurially sound” and has a guaranteed access to a New York Publisher, without writing a book proposal or going through years of submission and rejection.
Internet Authors are the new Black Swans By :
Life is so unpredictable. Just when you were pretty sure that all swans were white, someone goes off and discovers Australia, where swans can be found that are black. No one was expecting that. Likewise, no one is expecting the edifice of Traditional Publishing to crumble, but after 250 years it is finally beginning to shake. Internet Authoring is the way of the future. That's a surprise too.
Speak Up for Success By : Joan Curtis
Apply these ideas to gain confidence to speak up in order to reach your full potential and find success.
The 3 Must Know Secrets To Making Money With Blogs By :
Blogging is a fun and exciting way to make money. While it's a 15 minute exercise to set up a free blog, there are 3 critical elements that need to be in place for your blog to generate a great income for years to come.
Make Conflict the Backbone of Your Story By : Mervyn Love
Most types of story, whether short stories or novels, absolutely need that vital ingredient: the conflict. Preferably more than one. You may well have your characters all fleshed out and ready to go, but don't give them an easy ride! Bring some angst into their lives, your readers will love it!
What's a "Platform" and Why Does an Writer Need One? By :
These days every writer needs a platform. In particular nonfiction writers must build a platform long before they ever approach an agent or a publisher. Discover the numerous ways to go about constructing this publishing necessity and the one easiest one for most writers -- writing articles and publishing them on the Internet.
The Clock is Ticking, Three Seconds to Get Your Offer Read By : Donald Yerke
It costs a lot of time and expense to prepare your sales mailing piece. Consider the time to write your article, to find and purchase the best list to use, then add in the postage, printing, and preparation costs. All the above is wasted unless your marketing sales piece grabs the prospects attention and inspires enough of them to reply to your offer.
Learn To Speak Spanish For Business By :
Learning to speak Spanish or any second language can be a monumental task, especially if you do not receive the proper training or know where to look. With the cost of hiring a Spanish tutor being upwards of $35 dollars an hour and Spanish classes costing hundreds of dollars, fortunately there is a smart and effective alternative method to learning Spanish.
Blind Author Coaches Aspiring Authors By : Glenn-Dietzel
Ronda Del Boccio happens to be legally blind, but she does not let this stop her doing anything she sets her mind to accomplishing. She operates several blogs, creates videos that are posted on numerous websites, and is now called The Story Lady all over the web.
From the Kitchen to the Corner Office By : Glenn-Dietzel
Michelle Yozzo Drake learned life lessons from her mother and the other strong women of her family in the kitchen. Her women’s wisdom network taught her much more than how to make a great meal. Now she incorporates kitchen table lessons into a coaching program that teaches women to develop strong leadership skills in the business arena.
Stunning and Motivating Power Word Phrase Headlines By : Donald Yerke
Motivating power phrases in your headline are always a knockout for having your sales letter read.
How Do You Get The Attention of People You Don't Know? By : Nick James
writing sales letters to potential customers that you don't know.
Read the Letter First. Then, Open The Enclosure! By : Nick James
sales letter tips
What Do Great Headlines Have In Common With Lingerie? By : Lina Penalosa
This article explains the basics of good headline writing including: a list of rules to follow, key words to use, 15 examples and 12 formulas the reader can begin using immediately to improve the success of his/her marketing copy.
Find Names For Your Characters the Easy Way By : Mervyn Love
We've all been there. You know she's called Sandie or Kaylee or some other cool name but can't for the life of you find a suitable surname. You've wrung your hands to the bone, you've drunk the midnight oil, but still a good solid name won't come. What, oh what can you do? Read on, dear writer, an inexhaustible supply of quality names awaits.
A Writers Guide to The Deep Web By : Mervyn Love
You've got a brilliant idea for an article, but your research is pulling up only scant information. What do you do? Dive into the Deep Web!
About Writing By : DEV DAAS
In this free email course, I'll tell you everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting it after the sale.
Speak and Touch the Heart. By : Balwinder Singh Riar
Presentations and seminars become all too familiar in the business world. Jim Speaker is there with the overhead projector and PowerPoint slides-each with four of five points.
Hours later the seminar is over. Seminars are informative but can be deadly.
Just give me the handout and I’ll read it at home!
6 writing tips for starting your writing journey By : DEV DAAS
So, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income.
Learning to Question your Elephant Child: Who, What, Where, When and Why By : DEV DAAS
Having problems writing? I don't know why. San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll writes up to five columns a week.
It Was Good - Enough For Shakespeare! By : santos
One of the core conflicts for creative artists of all kinds is the tug-of-war between art and commerce. Frankly, an artist needs to make money, and it is preferable to make it from his craft.
How to Have an Effective-Writing Group By : santos
The works you’ve written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust.
Writing Scripts Takes Commitment By :
Commitment is needed to succeed as a screenwriter.
Generate 15 Article Ideas in 30 Minutes or Less By : Nancy D Waring
Article writing ideas.
Secrets to Creating Great Headlines By : Nisha Garg
Great! You finished your piece and now need a headline.
Usually headlines are less than ten words and need to be
expressed in short, expressive, active words. This provides
quick focus and pull in. By waiting until you know what you
are ending up with, it will save you time. You can give a
temporary headline while drafting.
Tips For Cover Letters To Get More Interviews By : DEV DAAS
Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs.
The Golden-Hour By : santos
During a conversation earlier today, a formerly svelt young lady said that she had given up on the idea of exercise, because to have a body worth the trouble, it would take three or four hours a day.
Realize Your Book’s Potential: Join (or Form) a Writer’s Group By : Sonukumar
It’s a long road we writers travel between our initial ideas and a fully realized novel or even a short story. Few of us possess the genius to fully flesh out every aspect – from character development and plot weaving down to the gritty details of setting and action – which is one reason why the critics can point out flaws even in books that are considered to be classics.
Mission Possible: Get Published with Goals, Guidance and Persistence. By : Balwinder Singh Riar
You send me an e-mail. You tell me you’ve written over three hundred poems since you were 16 (in your teenage angst stage). You mention the novel you’ve completed and it’s really good (it really is!!!), and the novel-in-progress. You mention how the International Library of Poetry has published one of your poems. (But, whom haven’t they published?)
The Biggest Challenge Facing A Poet, Getting - Published By : santos
The best advice that I can give any child or adult who wants to be a poet is to read lots of poetry. Get a feel for poetry. Look at different styles of poetry. I have grown so much in my own writing by reading the work of other poets.
How to instantly improve your writing By : Tony Hetherington
Improve yur writing instantly with these simple tips.
How to Write Better - The Power of the Quill By :
Letter writing is an art. One need not only to take the time but find the proper language. Moreover, good language achieves emotion; both happy and sad. Therefore letter writing creates activity and differentiation.
Why You'll Never Have To Stare at A Blank Page Again When Trying To Create Sales Messages That Sell! By : Nick James
how to overcome problems when writing promotional pieces.
Blogs Like All Forms Of Writing Are An Art Form That Takes Knowledge And Practice To Do Well By : Balwinder Singh Riar
Writing…Blogs…Blogs are on-line journals where people express themselves through writing. Writing…Writing is the process where one puts down words of a language on a format that others can read. This process has not been around very long, to use one of my writing teacher’s favorite sayings, “Writing has only existed for one day in the one year that humanity has existed.” Speaking and thinking come much easier than writing. These processes just flow out naturally like a river of consciousness; so
Joel Comm's Path To Next Internet Millionaire By : Glenn-Dietzel
Joel Comm created the world’s first online reality show, The Next Internet Millionaire, on which contestants vied for the opportunity to work in a joint venture with him. Just a few years ago, he was an aspiring author with an idea for a book that would launch his business.
Writing and Walking – Beating Writer’s Block By : Jagdeep
Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk.
How to Write Words Worth a Thousand Pictures By : santos
We live in a new image-driven society. It can be hard on writers unless they learn to connect with today’s readers. Writing that connects is easy when you keep a few basic writing principles in mind. Let’s face it,
Does Your Theme Contain Character, Conflict, Resolution? By : Nisha Garg
Creative Writing Tips –
For a theme to work and the story, which will revolve around the theme, it has to contain three things…
1. Character
2. Conflict
3. Resolution
Got Writers Block? Give It The Elbow With These Sure-fire Tactics By : Mervyn Love
You love short story writing but just at the moment the ideas won't come. Sound familiar? With these idea generators you'll never be left in the doldrums again. Get your next story out of your head and onto the paper in no time.
Getting Started in Column Writing By : Raj Kumar
You’ve written many articles for Websites, newsletters and now you’ve even conquered the territory of getting published in a magazine. What’s the next step, you ask? How to I make the editor ask for my work weekly or monthly?
Write a Better Technical Article in Half the Time By : santos
Good technical articles are challenging to write. They’re time-consuming, demanding to research and hard to organize. But they’re valuable weapons in the PR and marketing arsenal, and you need them.
If you can outsource the article, great. That’s what writers like me are here for. But if you can’t – or don’t want to -- then read and apply the tips below to save time and energy on research and writing, and come out with a much better product.
Writer’s Web Resources By : Deepak Singh
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run your writing business.
Writer’s Web Resources By : Deepak Singh
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run your writing business.
Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot? By : Geet Singh
Creative Writing Tips -
How we usually begin the preparation stage in the writing process is-
1 We think of an idea for a story
2 We think of a suitable theme
3 We plot
For Beginners: 10 Ways To Prepare To Get Published By : Balwinder Singh Riar
(Skip directly to ten for the fastest shortcut!)
Like any field, excellent writing requires study, practice and mentorship. Very few successful authors ever published their first draft of their first work. Nearly all had to expend considerable effort to improve their craft. Here are some ways to prepare for that moment of publication. These tips also help keep you on your toes after publication for better and better writing results as your career develops.
Becoming An Author Allowed Him To Quit His Sales Job And Live His Dream By : Glenn-Dietzel
Frank Gasiorowski, known as Mr. 90 Day Goals, wrote his book in 28 days. Because he wrote a book, he was able to leave his job. Today he has his own radio and television shows and is an internationally renowned speaker and author.
Overcoming Writer’s Block: Avoiding the Trap By : santos
I may as well just say it. Writer’s block, I’m convinced, doesn’t exist. Mostly, I think, authors use writer’s block as an excuse to explain to themselves, an editor, or a concerned spouse why the book isn’t done or the chapter hasn’t been turned in.
Step by Step Process To Writing A Sales Letter By :
Learn how to write a sales letter in a simple step by step method
Interviewing Your Characters By : Sonukumar
One of my favorite techniques for getting into the head of my characters is, interviewing them. This relies heavily on rapid writing, so be sure you fully understand that concept first. If you don't, you can read my article "Rapid Writing" on my den. Interviewing characters is exactly how it sounds. You sit down with your characters and interview them, just like you would if you were a reporter.
Massive Exposure for New Authors By : Balwinder Singh Riar
Most writers nowadays are aware of the current buzz on the internet: writing articles is one of the best ways to build name recognition and web presence. Here are some words of encouragement for those just starting out with this approach to promotion
How to Have an Effective Writing Group By : santos
The works you’ve written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for publication! But, how do you get such a critical, unbiased eye to analyze your works, offering both praise and criticism?
How To Find Freelance Jobs - Writing About Food By : santos
Did you know that jobs writing about food are available? These opportunities are available in a variety of areas. Employment in these fields is an exciting concept. For many, getting their foot in the door is the most important and most challenging first step. In order to succeed, a wide range of knowledge is needed as well as a good base of experience.
Guidelines For Reviewing Writing By : Nisha Garg
Writing detailed reviews is time well spent.
1. Reviewing itself is a writing exercise. At Writing.Com, creating detailed feedback for a fellow writer is one of the best tools available for improving your own writing. That said, if you're going to spend the time to do it, helping the author is important. There is a better chance for the ideas in a review to get through to an author if they are well presented.
Have You Plotted Your Story Before Writing It? By : Sonukumar
Creative Writing Tips –
The writer, who doesn’t have the time to plot, always finds the time to rewrite.
Have You Tested Your Plot? By : SANDHU
Creative Writing Tips –
Our plotting stage is our testing area.
Everything in the plot should be tested for its effectiveness before we put in into our stories. If you believe something in your plot could be better, make it better.
Getting Started in Column Writing By : Rahul Rana
You’ve written many articles for Websites, newsletters and now you’ve even conquered the territory of getting published in a magazine. What’s the next step, you ask? How to I make the editor ask for my work weekly or monthly?
Article Banks and Google Alerts Harness Your Publishing Power By : DEV DAAS
Content is the currency fueling the Internet. Yet, article banks, repositories for authors to promote their content, are still the Internet’s best-kept secret.
6 Tips For Your Writing Journey By : shailesh
So, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still can’t quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey.
Handmade Greeting Card Kits. Are They Playing With A Full Deck? By :
Card crafts are big business and card kits are a fun way to get started. But not all card making packs give you all the information and instruction your need. Be sure to pick a Company that knows how to explain things clearly and doesn't miss a 'trick' in how they present their project. Read on for a checklist of what to look for.
Phone Interview Tips for Freelancers By :
Ensure a successful phone interview with these expert tips.
How to Write a Lead-Generating White Paper for a Medical Device By : Alec Alpert
The article reveals the unique challenges of writing a lead-generating white paper for medical technology.
Secrets of Persuasive Presentations By : Sharon Alexander
Secrets of Persuasive Presentations
Why your headline is killing your article By : Tony Hetherington
People are busy, lazy or both so you must get your headline right. This article includes the 5 golden rules to create effective killer headlines so that you're never ignored again.
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking By : Sharon Alexander
How to overcome the fear of public speaking
How to Prepare, Write and Deliver the Perfect Speech By : Sharon Alexander
How to Prepare, Write and Deliver the Perfect Speech
Tips to Keep that Business Client for Your Freelance Writing Business By :
Freelance writers who manage to land that elusive (but lucrative) business client often lose the work because of their own faux-pas. Business people and writers may live at different ends of the spectrum, but a smart writer can keep the gig by learning how to take good care of the business client.
Work At Home - How to write and distribute your articles! By : Tal Fighel
One of the best and free ways to get traffic to your site is to write your own articles and publish them. This is by far the most profitbale long term strategy.
The Writing Journey: Transforming Lives By :
This article is written about starting down the writing path from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 12 By :
This is the last of a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 11 By :
This is the ninth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 9-10 By :
This is the seventh in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 6 By :
This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 7-8 By :
This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 5 By :
This is the fifth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 4 By :
This is part 4 in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
Stress Free Corporate Events By :
The best way to handle the stress is to find a specialist that knows where in the UK you can host corporate events such as meetings and parties. When you work with a specialist, they can help you fulfil all your needs and even help you add a little something extra to the event.
Internet Authors don't need friends By :
You want to write a book and see it in print? So who do you think is going to help you? Not your 'friends'. Not the people who like you as you are and don't want to see you change. Not the people who are jealous of your talent and your ambition. Not the people on the same road, the same race track, aiming for the same finishing line. You think they'll help? Think again. You're on your own. Make the most of it.
What More Can We Learn About Book Promotion? By : Warren Whitlock
I wanted you to know how I doubled the number of people signing up for a new program from my friend and co-author Dan Kuschell. I've taken some basic marketing principles and applied the latest technologies to get fast and easy promotion.
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 6: Developing Your Strategies and Tasks By :
This is the sixth and final in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Strike Shows Writers Important By :
The writer's strike emphasizes the importance of screenwriters.
Alternatives to story telling By :
If the medium changes, so does the message - or so the message went in the 1970s. Does anyone still believe that? More likely, the skills, experiences and ingredients of good story telling have actually stayed the same over the years, even if quill pens have given way to computerised word processors. At least, that's what this author thinks. Agree? Or disagree, it's up to you.
Public Speaking - An Effective Way to Illustrate Your Talk By :
The use of props to help you to illustrate your talks when speaking in public has long been commonplace and can be a highly effective way of getting across your point. Using slides to reinforce your message is probably the most common way of doing so, but the technology to put slide shows together has not always been there. So read this article to discover the time-proven technique the experts use.
Writing an Effective Press Release By :
Tips to writing an effective press release or news release are provided. The key to success in getting media attention is to do it right, we offer tips on how to do that. Get the attention your business deserves with the ideas outlined here.
Internet Authors are protest writers By :
If several authors are writing books on similar themes does this make a 'trend'? Traditional Publishers don't think so. They've never heard of Protest Novelists or Challenging Writers, but this could be the 'next big thing' in the world of books. To find it, you might have to look on the internet, but that's no bad thing. There's plenty of good stuff out there, just waiting to be read.
Authors – Understand How Rankings Rank By : Warren Whitlock
I was following some links from high ranking web sites, noting others that talk about book marketing and promotion, and found the usual attack on the credibility of various ranking lists.
The 7 Keys To A Success Article Marketing Strategy By : Stephen Long
Article marketing is one of the best ways to promote your website or blog. Learn the seven keys to success in article marketing.
Corporate Storytelling: Finding Story Resources By : Bruce Hale
Looking for a story to kick off a speech or enliven a meeting? Learn these vital sources for stories that will get the job done.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn: Chapters 3 By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the second of a series of articles describing the writing process from the viewpoint of a published author and publisher. This series will help writers see what the writing world is all about.
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 4: Vision Description and Leveraging Your Writing By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the fourth in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Internet Authors don't need prospectors By : Mike Scantlebury
Publishers need authors, (they say). If that's so, why don't they read the stuff that arrives in the post? Because they aren't prospectors, says Mike Scantlebury, Internet Author. Publishers don't actually sieve the dross, looking for nuggets of gold. How could they? They're far too busy doing lunch and attending ceremonies, you know, important stuff, he says.
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 5: Developing Strategies and Tasks By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the fifth in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 3: Values, Vision, Purpose, Mission Objectives By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the third in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 2: Creating a Clear, Compelling Vision By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the second in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 1: Creating a Strategy for Your Writing By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the first in a series of articles describing how to create a strategic plan to produce revenue and create higher visibility using your writing. For readers who want more information about creating and using Information Products (Knowledge Products).
Internet Authors don't need needs By : Mike Scantlebury
Ever wondered how to give the publisher exactly what they want? Forget it. Even if they knew, by the time they made up their mind, they'd have already moved on. Yes, check out Mike Scantlebury and see what he has to say on the subject of writing, publishing and finding out how to give the readers what they want - a much better idea.