Your First Steps to Becoming a Writer (31 Oct 2005)
What's the first step to becoming a writer? You'd think it would be "write", but it's not. In speaking to other writers and from what I know of my own journey to becoming a writer, I've come to realize that the biggest obstacle for new writers is ...
Who is a Successful Scientist? (02 Aug 2005)
Being little children we have dreams about whom are we going to be in their future. Though your dream was to fly into outer space, you chose to keep your feet on the ground and let your mind wonder and research. Being attentive, hard-working, inte...
Screenwriting Tips from a Screenplay Contest Judge (01 Aug 2005)
After cracking hundreds of screenplays sent into the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, the same problems in the execution of the story and script continue to emerge. Here is a general overview of these persistent issues.
Do you realize what...
So, Youd Like To Be A Master Writer (29 Oct 2005)
The apprentice becomes master, not by duplicating systems of income, but by shredding his soul without price. If money is your object in writing, then pursue a more lucrative dominion, for in the end, the pen will flog you for your unfaithfulness....
5 More Creating Writing Prompts for Classroom Use (22 Feb 2006)
1) Hand each person a lollipop. Using the five senses describe the sucker. What sound does the wrapper make as it is torn off? How does the candy smell? What does the stick and sucker feel like--smooth, sticky? What does the candy look like? Does ...
Last Steps Towards Finish (22 Mar 2006)
Education is the key to successful career and this is a well-known fact. The power of knowledge is so great and magnificent that people long for it since our first college years. Education predestines one's future and gives a perfect background fo...
How to Write it? (28 Oct 2005)
Everything seems fine, no mistakes, no false statements, no taboo ideologies expressed but still you get "satisfactory" and think about what a looser you are. It seems unfair. After getting the same result each time you ask yourself, what is that ...
So Youre A Writer, Eh? Ever Earned Any Money At It? Heres One Way (11 Jan 2006)
The purpose of this article is to briefly outline how any writer, on virtually any topic, can earn money by simply posting one's thoughts to a website. This particular process, which you can follow, is free, very simple, proven, and one you can ...
How to Snag That Freelance Writing Job (16 Sep 2005)
So, you want to be a freelance writer. You've scoured the Internet for the best paying writing jobs, and now you're ready to apply for some of them. There's just one problem: so are a few hundred other freelance writers, many of whom have a lot mo...
One Shot Wonderful Writers (07 Oct 2005)
Recently a point was brought up that is of interest on an online article submission website. And that was should the readers of such articles be notified of the status of the writer who has submitted the articles on their Authors Bio Page? For ins...
The Writers Journey (04 Feb 2006)
The writer's journey is paved with bumpy roads, sharp curves and a lot
of dead-ends. If you write to live you are probably paying the rent. If you
live to write, probably someone else is paying the rent. Having done
both I believe that if you a...
Writing for Children (08 Aug 2005)
Writing for children, whether poetry or prose, requires a different perspective. Generations were raised on nursery rhymes and Mother Goose. Now we can add Dr. Seuss to that list of those who appeal to children of all ages.
Little boy blue, ...
Word Frequency Analysis as a Means to Improve Writing Quality (29 Mar 2006)
In the old times of Windows 1.0 back in the 1980's there was a tool called Word Frequency that came with the MS Word distribution package. As someone who uses English as a second language I used it heavily, because it helped me to improve my vocab...
The Timeless Secret to Creating Bestselling Niche Non-Fiction (24 Dec 2005)
It is quite an achievement when a niche non-fiction book remains consistently at the top of the bestseller lists for a period spanning six months; an achievement that is all the more difficult to fathom when you consider that the subject matter ha...
Dont Write What You Know, Write What You Feel Strongly About (13 May 2006)
Writers are always told to write what they know. If you're a new writer, this is a concern. Does it mean that you'll be stuck writing about your home town and the company you work for forever? Of course not. "Write what you know" really means: "Wr...
Two Ways To Overcome Writing Fear And Recover Your Creativity (10 Mar 2006)
Fear… that icy cold sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach when you think about starting work on your next project. Or working on your current project. Writer's block. No inspiration. How do writers and artists overcome fear?
You let g...
Your Ultra-fast Ultra-easy Writing Method (10 Sep 2005)
Here's a fast way to accomplish any writing task---
=> 1. What's the task?
Ask yourself what you want your writing to do. Create a working title which defines the job: "A Summary Of Three Popular Diets"; "A Sales Flyer For Smother's Ga...
Writing Basics for Local Campaign Websites (22 Dec 2005)
As the fastest-growing resource in politics, the Internet provides a cost-effective method to reach supporters and potential supporters. However, writing for your local campaign website is different than writing for print. Simply copying your loca...
Be a Five-Minute Writer and Sell (29 Aug 2005)
If you can't find time to write while juggling a full-time job and family, your solution could be in what writer Tom Morrisey calls "stolen-time" writing or "writing in the margins."
Tom is a business writer who writes for clients like the F...
Clever Ways To Use Your Web Site To Sell Your Writing Services (18 Sep 2005)
If you're selling your writing services, you need clients. One of the easiest ways to attract clients is with a Web site. Once you've taken the plunge, and have created your site, the fun begins.
