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How to Be a Good eHow Author

By John Wirchnianski

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The reason you made an account on eHow was to write, right? Well, if you think you could use a little boost in your technique, just read through this article and you'll be writing like a pro in no time!.. more »

How to Chat With Bestselling Author Brad Thor

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Ever had a published author whose novels you couldn't wait to read? Well, I have at least two bestselling authors whose books I always pre-order because the writing style is so entertaining I can hardly wait to see what is next. Bestselling ... more »

How to Decide To Write! Writing and Deciding to Write are Two Different Things!

By Lindaperry

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Some sit down to write, while others actually make the decision to write. So what is the difference? Sitting and writing for a few minutes or even for an hour, that is one thing. But actually deciding to be a writer, to do the work of a ... more »

How to Engage in Creative Writing

By David Snyder

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Writing has never been an easy proposition, and we all receive inspiration uniquely. Based on this truth, I've found the following steps useful for me in the task of creative writing... more »

How to Find the Best Books to Read

By Sadie's Mom

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Everytime I walk into a bookstore, I see a whole lot of books they WANT me to read. After refusing chick lit for the umpteenth time, I've found some great places to find some good literature. And a few fluffy novels too... more »

How to Get the Most of Philip Pullman's Golden Compass

By stlscientist

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If you enjoyed The Golden Compass movie then you're sure to want to finish the adventure. Not only are there 2 more books in the trilogy, but there's more!.. more »

How to Get Your Women's Fiction Novel In Front of an Agent

By TMcElligott

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A query letter is often the first chance to make a great impression, so your letter had better be a good one. There is no guarantee that the agent you query will be blown away by your manuscript but if you follow the tips, you will stand a ... more »

How to Have a Successful Author Event at a Book Store for Your Published Book

By bookmom

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So you've scheduled your event with a book store. You've done your best to get the word out. And now it's almost here...the big day. You are a little nervous; especially if you haven't done this before. Will people come? Will they respond to ... more »

How to keep the promise in your tween book

By tedpedersen

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When you write the opening to your book, never forget you are offering a contract to your reader. You are making a promise. Inherent in this promise is your willingness to remove yourself from the story in order to let a character’s action speak ... more »

How to Leave a Favorable Impression on a Publisher

By Winona Rasheed

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Author-to-be, Are you tired of receiving rejection slips from publishers? If you are, there is something you can do about it, at least to a point. We already know know that a rejection from a publisher does not necessarily mean that your ... more »

How to Let Author Vince Flynn's Life Encourage You

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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When I read best-selling Author Vince Flynn's biography, I was extremely impressed. I first heard about him while traveling with a friend and colleague. I picked up his novel Term Limits in the airport and could not put it down. If you have not ... more »

How to not market your self published book

By EdEasley

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Guerrilla Marketing — Sometimes Sweat Doesn’t Sell By E.D. Easley So you want to be a paperback writer? Fantastic, but the fact is the field is full of starving artists. It may sound cynical, but a lot of writers are lousy salesmen. It’s one ... more »

How to Overcome Writer's Block

By Tonig

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Everyone finds themselves wondering what to write about or write next at some point while writing a book. Try these alternative activities and/or strategies for overcoming writer's block.. more »

How to Promote an Author Event at a Book Store for Your Published Book

By bookmom

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One of the biggest myths of author events is "If you schedule it, people will come." Well, you can schedule it, but getting the word out is something else entirely. No author wants to spend his or her event giving a talk to the book ... more »

How to Promote Your Novel: Get Reviews

By elliotfeldman

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The most daunting part of the novel promotion process is getting even a bad review from a respected newspaper, magazine, or web site. But, if you have a thick skin (and I assume you do because you’re a writer), hang in. Even one mixed review from ... more »

How to Rate an article

By LSpradlin

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This article will show you exactly how to rate an article. Ratings let the authors know if you like their work, or you can offer constructive criticism to help them make their articles better... more »

How to Read A Book To Write A Review

By Lindah

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To write a good book review you must read with the thought process that you will write a review. This means that you must follow some simple steps to set you on the right path. Have you ever tried to tell a friend that you read a good book but ... more »

How to Read a Jodi Picoult Book

By Hapworth

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Rarely does a writer come along who can take the most controversial issues of the day and make you question your belief system. Jodi Picoult is a prolific writer of 15 published books, some that have been made into movies. Read a Jodi Picoult ... more »

How to Read Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

By Hapworth

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Jodi Picoult's 15th novel, Change of Heart, has to be her most thought provoking book so far. It challenges our believe system. It challenges our emotions. Change of Heart is a must for any book club, but before you read it, consider the ... more »

How to Read Harry Potter

By bookmom

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There are many ways we discover the world of Harry Potter. You may have read a chapter to the kids then found yourself sneaking the book into your room after night-night time. Or, like me, you picked up the first one because you heard it was ... more »

How to Read Tom Clancy's "Jack Ryan" books in order.

By scooterport

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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels are a fantastic read! To get the most out of these books, it is best to read them in chronological story-line order, not by publishing date... more »

How to Self-Publish a Christian Book

By George Sayour

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Technology today has made it possible for the average person to publish books. This can be hugely beneficial, especially to those people in ministry or who simply have a story to share. This "How-To" will guide any would-be published ... more »

How to Sell More of What You Write

By lbothell

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They say that writing is the hard part, but it often seems that once you’ve made it past all the basic hurdles of why, when, how, and what to say, the really hard part starts. How do you break through the threshold of being a sometimes published ... more »

How to Send Fan Mail to J.K. Rowling

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you are a Harry Potter fan, you may be wondering how you can send a message to or request an autographed photo from J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular series. Here are a few easy steps you can follow to send your fan mail to J.K. Rowling... more »

How to Send Fan Mail to Stephen King

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You were moved by "Misery," scared of "It" and cried for "Cujo." You've read every single Stephen King novel and have longed to tell him in writing how big a fan you are. It's easy to send fan mail to Stephen King. Don't expect an answer, though. ... more »

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