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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,...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Improve your writing skills while you become a better writer. Everyone has their own styles, techniques, and habits when it comes to writing. Some writers prefer to work in the morning, while...

Students studying abroad in foreign countries may often write blogs and take photographs of their experiences. Glimpse is a company, sponsored in part by the National Geographic Society, which...

Traveling in any form can be so much fun! Naturally, you want to share your experiences with others and write them down, perhaps in an article about a specific location. Consider these tips when...

If you are one who lives life by statistics you will be sorely disappointed by the low number of new authors that publish a year. However in order to beat the odds you have to be present. You...

Last year, at age 49, I finally achieved my life long dream of finishing a novel by participating in National Novel Writing Month, known affectionately as NaNoWriMo. While this was the most...

Writing a book is something that can be fun and rewarding. It can also be very frustrating. Here are some tips that have been helpful to help me get through writing a book without constantly...

You write for enjoyment, to sell a book, as a website owner, or affiliate marketer and you want to create links for your product. You are going along well, then suddenly nothing! You have writers...

When rejection letters (emails) come you don't have to give up. In fact, that is the worst thing you can do. Giving up means that your writing will never be published. With a few simple tips...

Writing is talking on paper. Nowadays we call it texting, chatting, posting and blogging. We certainly know how to speak properly when we have to, but when we are writing we need to try and...

So, you've decided to actually do it. You're going to unleash all those creative tidbits and bring them all together in the great American novel. This idea is not a wild dream, but rather a...

These are just a few tips to becoming a better author.

A good critique partner is one of the most valuable resources a writer can have. Unfortunately, as is the case in any meaningful relationship, a good partner is hard to find. Here are some steps...

Creating your own books and ebooks can be a great way to earn money as a writer. In this article, I'll walk you through how you can get started.

The road to becoming a published author is an increasingly difficult one, especially depending on the type of work you are trying to publish (articles, short stories, novels). I've based this...

Did you ever read a book and there was a typo and you wondered how it got there? Well if you are a writer or just a student writing a research paper, I have some effective tips to make your next...

This is a very specific way you can strengthen the quality of your writing. It isn't the easiest task, but with practice, it is very beneficial.

Does this sound familiar? You’re on deadline, with a story due today, and you have no idea what to write. Your thoughts run in circles, your breathing is shallow, and your head begins to ache. The...

Whether you're a college student who has been assigned an essay, or an individual who is excited about writing their first book, assigned topic, or wishes to flow their thoughts down on paper, you...

Do you want to write a novel quickly? So many people say one day they will write a novel, but many never do. "One day," never comes for them. Well start now, because you can write a book...

Writing stories for children shares many aspects as writing for adults, but there are some differences you should keep in mind. In this article, I'll share tips in creating stories for children.

Everyone that writes wants to write better. There are many ways of going about doing this, and a lot of people often choose the more expensive ways to improve. Sure, you can spend your money on...

For students, writers block can mean detention or falling behind with your studies. For the professional writer, writers block is the difference between paying or not paying the bills! As a...

Have you dreamed of spending a year writing your novel? Perhaps you think that would only be possible if you won the lottery. Let’s face it, most of us have to work to pay our living expenses. ...

Writers need other writers. We need support and feedback on our writing projects. A great way to network is through a writers group. If you can’t find a suitable writers group in your area,...

Teen writers join forums, critique groups, clubs and writing classes. Opportunities to blog, submit work online or by mail, enter weekly or annual contests and even contact your favorite teen...

Freelance writing online is a very fun and profitable side business that you can develop into a full-time career over time. In this article, I want to share some ideas and tips that I hope will...

Writing a book and getting it published can be a big and tedious task; especially for the first time book writers. If you’ve been sitting on a great book project, but just can’t find the way to...

If you're serious about writing and have the talent to get paid for it, a freelance career is an excellent way to put it to good use. Writing at home takes discipline, even if it's just part time,...

In this brave new 21st-century world, publishing a book is simpler than ever. Writing software and print-on-demand publishers allow anyone to print up a personal opus, even if it's just a few...

Creating fictional worlds can be one of the most enjoyable parts of writing. Done most often in fantasy and science fiction genres, it is also necessary in mainstream fiction. Many writers...

In learning as a writer, I have come across dozens of books that make the claim they can help you write a novel in 30 days. While I think this is possible, in writing my own novel I find the...

"The Writer in Me" is really the writer that IS me – which is closer to the truth, but the work of a writer is not only characterized by content definition or storyline, but moreover...

Sometimes writer's block can simply be a matter of being stalled after a period of inactivity. A lot of times you can get back into the swing of things by retyping, editing, or rewriting something...

Writing is a major way of communicating thoughts, feelings and information. As a blogger or freelance writer, it works to your benefit to perfect your craft. There are many ways of improving...

People sometimes ask me if they need a ghostwriter or if they ought to seek some other form of help when writing a memoir. The following are instances when a co-author is called for.

I'm writing to the many that need to get through writer's block and to understand some other lessons on writing many do not want to think about...

Really, beginning a novel is the easy part. It's finishing the novel that can get really hairy. Still, if you want to write a novel, you've got to get started somewhere. Fortunately, there are...

Writing just about anything can be a challenge for many people. From the formulations of simple and complex sentences to even more complicated written tasks such as writing a thesis or a book,...

It is actually a lot easier than most people think to start a blog. In this article I will show you how to start a blog. Blogs are great ways to just vent out, write anything on your mind, or...

You need to learn about a lot of things to write a novel. There are whole books written on how to get inspired, how to plot, how to find your "voice." But the only way to actually learn...