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Eliminating Writer's Block
When most people think of Writers Block, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to Writers Block than just the basics.What is writer's block?Read more…How Not To Sell Your Writing - Common Mistakes For Freelance Writers
It doesn’t matter how brilliant your writing is, you won’t sell it if you don’t act in a professional and businesslike manner. If you are a freelance writer trying to get your work placed in a magazine or e-zine, the editor holds the key to your success. Bombarded with queries and manuscripts, they are likely to put your work straight in the bin if you don’t stick to their strict code of conduct.Read more…Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Ultimate Boon
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.Read more…Success In Writing: Respecting Your Own Voice
What a beautiful crisp Autumn morning. While taking my son to school, I was awestruck by how vibrant the leaves were. I've often missed the beauty around me, being focused on my destination.Read more…Literary Agents, Book Editors, and You: Who Really Does the Editing?
If you’re an aspiring novelist, two major obstacles exist on the path to glory. First, finding a literary agent. Second, with the help of that agent, finding an acquiring editor at a publishing house to sign you to a book contract.Read more…New Ways To Earn More Money As A Writer
One common theme among writers is how to make more money. Unless we have a spouse whose job includes health insurance, 401K's, and have a fortunate ability to pick winning lottery numbers, we all plot and plan to earn more each week, each month, each year.Just like a varied diet keeps our health on track, a varied approach to writing keeps our income healthy.Read more…Crafting a Memoir
What is a memoir? Let’s begin by stating what a memoir is not: It is not a genealogy—an outline of ancestors; nor is it, in the strict sense, an autobiography—a chronological account of a person’s life. It is a collection of memories; hence, the word—memoir.Read more…Writing a Book and Its Benefits to Your Business
Most people perceive the act of writing a book as an academic thing. It seems something that only intellectuals and doctorate degree holders will do. Why would non-academic people bother in writing a book?Read more…A Letter on the Short Story vs. the Novelettes
A Letter on the Short Story vs. the NovelettesShort stories are what I like, perhaps not the best though, nor do did I care all that much for long stories, each seem to have its issues with me: don’t get me wrong, I read them, and if you seen me walking around, I may have a fat book in hand. Let me explain.Read more…Scriptwriting And The Need For Synopsis
We – who studied scriptwriting in film schools, seminars, courses, lectures – were told many times that the first step in writing a script is a deep knowledge of the background of the main characters. We have to know everything there is to know about their life up to the first time that they appear on the screen. Such background is supposed to provide us with the inner self of the character so that every step he makes or every word that he says on the screen will be the outcome of his " unseen life " before he ( or she ) was introduced to us on the screen.Read more…How to Write a Successful Application Essay
The 500-word application essay becomes the bases for the acceptance and rejection, as it is the only way admission officers can judge the worth of the applicant. It is very natural to feel concerned at this stage; standing out in a crowd is not an easy task and thus calls for extra care and preparation.Read more…Writing a Novel
Everyone reckons they have a book in them. It may be a Read more…The Art of Persuasion in an Essay
This analytical essay presents information about the art of persuasion in an essay. The Works Cited page appends sources in MLA format.Read more…Throw your computer in the bin!
If you want to become a writer pay attention to the 5 senses. The huge turkey that had been stuffed with chestnut, apple and onions hit the nostrils when it came out of the oven. The roast potatoes had just enough crust to crunch when you ate. The light green fresh sprouts taken a few minutes before from the garden had garden mint added to the water..... Did you feel as though you were at the table - were you tasting it? Read more…How to write How to
Everywhere you look you find articles, books and magazines showing you how to do something. Paint a Wall. Build a Car kit. Build a Pond. Read more…Novel Outline
When you are working on a novel or even any long length book, such as a How To, you need to be organised. When writing articles you can usually knock those off quickly as your train of thought is concentrated on one subject. As you write your novel and the days go by, you need to know were you're at. If you don't get organised at a very early stage you will spend half your time looking through where you finished last time Read more…Fillers
One way to start writing your novel is to practice first. Write an article of 350-500 words on any subject that appeals to you. Read more…How to Start Writing Fiction
Fiction books are probably the most popular type of book available. If you enjoy reading a good story it's just the ticket. Fiction books can take you to the moon if you so desire. Read more…Is software the answer to your Content Writing woes?
Quite a few web businesses are using content writing software to generate web pages. Despite being a time and money-saving exercise, use of such software cannot substitute for the efficiency and creativity of a writer. Read more…Develop Web Content to Generate Links
This article discusses the varied possibilities wherein your web content can get relevant links for your website. Make use of content syndication, blogs, forums, Press Releases, etc to promote your site the unorthodox way. Read more…
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- Cultural and media studies dissertation - By: Maki Kopper
If you want to make a perfect Media dissertation, you should get to know more about its structure it is important to follow the rules and present the information in the right order. Media dissertation gives the students a huge possibility to demonstrate their skills not only in writing and balanced thinking, but to learn additional about varied media recourses, to express individual point of view and to converse with people. - Advice On Writing - By: Janice Jenkins
Writing can be a scary thing in the world of advertising. What you write down cannot ever be taken back. Your writing will be spread around for hundreds or thousands of people to see and if you did not do something right you might be in a position of bringing an advertisement down. - 5 Considerations Before You Write Your Brochure - By: Lynne Saarte
Brochures are a great way to get your detailed product info to customers or as a way to generate sales leads. Brochures can work alone or they can support other sales and marketing materials. Before you even start writing your brochure or even think about the brochure printing process, though, there are a few considerations to think about. Check out the following essentials you need to iron out before you even start writing. - Using "Lay" and "Lie" Correctly - By: David Bowman
"Lay" and "Lie" are called irregular verbs, but "perplexing" would be a better adjective to describe them. Once you get past the present tense, they change in some surprising ways. This brief guide will help you use them correctly. - What is The Reality of Writing for the Web? - By: Sushil Kumar
Ever since it became popular, I have been hearing that writing for the Web is different from writing for print. I have always been skeptical of this assertion and now after years of experience I am certain that it is wrong. - The driver behind the wheel -- content and articles - By: Prem Bahadur
In the same way cars need gas, people need food, and your garden needs water - the World Wide Web needs content. As the name suggests, the Internet consists of a web of information originating from all corners of the globe. - What is the use of a custom essay writings service - By: Mandeep Singh
A large number of web based custom essay writing services on the internet cater to writing all kinds of customized essays, ranging from academic essays and term papers to theses and dissertations. - How do I do Effective SEO Content Writing - By: Ankur Bhardwaj
Think about the total amount of websites on the Internet. A quick search indicates a number of more than 108 million. But now, consider how many of those will interest you and keep you coming back throughout your entire life? For most people that number averages between 50 and 100. - How To Write a Persuasive Essay - By: Prem Bahadur
Every single human requires the art of persuasion at some point in their lives. As a child, one might use persuasion for the attainment of a toy or as an adult for the acquiring of other objects. - How to learn how to write - By: Praveen Kumarii
As a language and literature teacher, it has always been my main concern to translate relevant theory into the classroom. And I have felt, at times, bombarded by the various approaches suggested to that end. In this series of articles, I will help you select the kind of material that will make your practice enjoyable both for yourself and, most importantly, for your students.