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If you love reading fanfiction, you'll often want to tell your favorite authors how you feel. But not every review is helpful. Here's how to really support your authors.

This eHow will show you how to publish your book and get it on Amazon.com for cheap to free.

Unlike fiction, which is able to be taken from the imagination, non-fiction comes from real life events or real people. Non-fiction is where you have your self-help books, biographies and...

Like the main character in a novel, the secondary characters play an important part. These are everything from the smallest little parts, like a person who walked by on the street, to the...

Anyone who likes to write, whether they are working on a short story or a novel, needs to have a main character. In any story, the main character is the focus that the tale develops from. You...

Many of us have thought that we would love to write a novel. Maybe something to bring tears to the eyes of our reader, or something comedic to make them laugh. Whatever your inner muse might be,...

Ehow has developed a practice of "sweeping" articles for the ostensible purpose of cleaning up their website and keeping article quality up to par. Trouble is, from what I have read...

"The Cedar Chest," a poem by Christopher Morley (1890-1957), was published in 1917 in his collection, "Songs for a Little House." The eight-line piece is about the influential American poet Emily...

I have been with eHow for approximately four months, now, and I have been enjoying writing my articles for them. Every now then, they have swept some of my articles away without any warning or...

Comfrey is an healing herb often used for wounds, sprains and bruises. Making your own extract will save money. With only a few ingredients and items which you probably already have around your...

Unless you're a writer with the ability and karma of a J.K. Rowling or John Grisham, much of your career is going to be spent looking for money. Some of your funding search will be in the form of...

In my College days at AWC,Yuma AZ 1995, I wrote about an article, "Put sincerity In Your Speaking" by L. Perry Wilbur, as published in the Toastmaster Magazine May 1982 Issue. The main...

So, you’ve decided to take on the National Novel Writing Month Challenge for the first time. Probably you’re either terrified that you’re going to fail, or ultra-excited about the coming...

This is an article on how to write a book in 1 year.

Are you a busy author juggling writing, family and another job? There are so many tasks to be taken care of in any given day that it is easy to push off marketing your book after the initial...

November is National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo). The goal is to reach 50,000 words on a novel between the 1st and 30th of November. Winning can be hard, but it is possible!

So you're participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and you're looking for tips to stay motivated? Here are some helpful bits of information to keep you writing and tackling your...

In Sarah Palin's book, "Going Rogue", which she wrote---astonishingly-- in three weeks, the former Governor of Alaska gives a hearty interpretation of diet, politics, the environment,...

Enid Blyton was a successful children's author who was popular in the first half of the 20th century. A prolific writer, Blyton wrote over 800 books in total, many of them in juvenile series with...

For fans already familiar with Terry Pratchett's work, it is easy to see why he is one of the UK's best-selling authors. His entertaining wit in his humorous send-ups of the fantasy genre are...

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, the antonym of the word "dog" is "cat."

I don’t know if you are like me, but writing ideas strike at the weirdest moments. I will be out running errands on a typical day. I will see or hear something that triggers an idea for an eHow...

Maya Angelou is most famous for being an American poet and author. However, Maya Angelou is also a respected historian, playwright, dancer, songwriter, stage and screen producer, performer,...

Attending a writer’s conference at any stage of one's writing career is a tremendously valuable experience. Submersed with likeminded people, inspiring literal and personal connections and...

At some point, every writer will have to make a presentation of one type or another. Good speaking skills are a necessity whether you are presenting at a writer's circle, writing seminar, pitching...

Do you have a book you want to market and promote? Are you on a tight budget? Don't fret. Here are a few tips that will help you market your book online without spending any money. Check them out.

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on Nov. 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, Mark Twain was a humorist, lecturer, essayist and author and is referred to as America's most famous literary icon. Ernest...

Ernest Hemingway is famous for his brevity in fiction. His stories tell much with few words, and this technique is admired and aspired to by many writers. He sharpened his writing skills through a...

Do you wish you had a record of how much you’ve grown? Do you wish you could look back through a book and see yourself through more mature eyes? If you want to learn how to keep a diary or...

Effective promotion is essential to the success of many authors, especially those whose books are self-published or published by smaller publishing companies. The internet allows authors to reach...

Few authors in American history have garnered as much critical acclaim and praise from readers as John Steinbeck. A notoriously private man, Steinbeck wrote his works by doing extensive research...

The goal of a book review is to help a reader determine if a certain book is right for them. When writing a review of a nonfiction paper, the goal is the same. The concerns and questions a...

I have had well over 300 poems published and have edited three poetry magazines, the instructions that follow will help even a non-published poet get published.

With the advent of technology, books continue to still attract a huge following. Do you want to build a book library? Barnes & Noble has a diverse selection of books. The following steps will...

Anyone with a goal or dream to become a fiction writer must determine what genre suits him best. When you've found your genre, you'll feel comfortable in your writing and it will come more easily...

A proposal package typically consists of three chapters of your manuscript, a synopsis, a cover letter and a bio. This is what literary agents most often request after having read your query, if...

Student life is quite tough. It poses a lot of challenges for teenagers who try to joggle their academics and extracurricular activities together. But oftentimes, the workload of school work makes...

Buying a backdrop for a photo shoot can be expensive, but with a little patience and creativity you can make your own background for around $25. Purchasing a large piece of black, white or natural...

You've already accomplished an amazing feat by writing a book in the first place. You've chosen to skip the exhausting process of finding a literary agent and pitching to publishers by...

I’ve heard people say that writer’s block is a myth, which ultimately remains up to perception. But when you’re staring at that blank page and nothing will spew out, then it’s hard to argue the...

Maybe you came accross an article here at ehow and found it interesting or helpful. It got you thinking, maybe there are other articles the writer has that may interest you so you click on their...

The 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Acura TL are Honda's luxury car offerings to the North American market. The 2009 RL is Honda's flagship sedan and started at $46,680 and the more modest 2009 TL began at...

Authors, particularly self-published authors, need to promote their book in a wide variety of ways. Making the information about the book and author available on the internet is important. Here's...

Book signings are great promotional events for authors. To make the most of this public relations opportunity, the author needs to make some preparations. Here's how to get ready for a book signing.

Getting published is a challenge for any writer. As a teen, you might think that publishers will never take you seriously as a writer. However, there are teens who have published writing of every...

Your book has been published - its ready to roll, so what happens next? Whether you are self-published or tradionally published, in today's market you will need to do the footwork to launch your...

YouTube is a super way to promote your children's book! YouTube is free and can be viewed by anyone with an internet connection. YouTube especially lends itself to promoting a children's book...

Whether you are a first time author or a seasoned professional with several publications under your belt, to sell more books, writers have to be savvy in the world of marketing. The words...

While little funding exists explicitly for historical fiction, many grants, awards, fellowships and scholarships are available to fiction writers. Whether you are a first-time novelist from...

Even the most voracious of readers can occasionally become entrenched in a reading rut. Others just don't have the time to scour the shelves in bookstores and libraries for new titles to pursue....