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A vital part of any autobiography is the family background element. Readers are always interested in a writer's childhood, and learning about a writer's family allows the reader to get a sense of...

Book editing is the most essential process of the book publishing procedure. A book will not be a success without it, not even when you choose to self-publish. A writer should always edit their...

Sooner or later, every writer endures a period where the words just won't come. It's supremely frustrating: sitting at the keyboard and trying desperately to engage your mind, only to see the...

If you watch much late night television, you have seen the commercials for books telling you how to find grants for almost anything you want to do. One of those government grants you supposedly...

Plagiarism is the act of stealing -- whether intentionally or not -- someone else's writing. Any amount of copying what someone else has written, without giving that writer credit for his work, is...

Writer's block is evil. It's a terrible, crippling, mind-numbing, anger-inducing problem that plagues all writers at some point. But good news: although every writer will at some point go through...

Comic books rely on text and graphics to deliver their entertainment. Sometimes a writer is also the illustrator of the comic book, but very often the words are written by one person and the...

Ghostwriting is when a client hires a writer to produce a work for him, and the client is ultimately credited with authorship of the work. Ghostwriters are hired across all fields for both fiction...

Are you having trouble with writing a research paper? Is your epic heroine or hero trapped under the blade of the evil villain? How are you going to escape the diabolical clutches of writer's...

We've all been there. The empty page. A cursor blinking. Waiting. The pressure mounts. And the more you try to squeeze out an idea, the harder it becomes. Welcome to the Writer's Block Club. Here...

The villain of any story is as critical as the hero is. Consequently, creating a well developed and believable antagonist is essential for crafting a tale worth reading. How does a writer...

Just about anyone can become a stronger writer. However, a writer needs to create a plan to help him focus on his goals. That includes defining the type of writing he wants to do and the reasons...

According to Wikipedia, the definition of writer's block is: "A phenomenon involving temporary loss of ability to begin or continue writing, usually due to lack of inspiration or...

Journals, often called blank books or diaries, are places for people to record their raw feelings, thoughts or ideas. Some people like to journal in narrative form, while others prefer to...

So you love the written word and are an avid reader. You know the basics about writing but want help giving your prose just that extra bit of polish? Here are a few tips to help you hone your craft.

As a writer, I do a lot of research. The one way I research is through magazines. I tear my magazines apart from cover to cover. This article will show you how to utilize your magazines and get...

Working for a fashion magazine is a journalist's dream. Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire aside, there are hundreds of quality women's magazines with fabulous fashion sections. If you're...

With so many people vying to publish the Great American Novel, what are your chances of making it as a writer? Surprisingly, the odds are better than you think, especially if your goal isn't any...

Writers come up with the ideas for the books and articles we read today. If you're a part of this online community and you've written an article, you're a writer! Here you'll learn how to tell...

Writing is a solitary endeavor, but once a writer gets that first, second or third draft done, they reach out to others to get a fresh opinion, usually from friends. It's nerve-wracking enough to...

All good writers experience a dose of writers block. Some are able to conquer it in a matter of minutes; others, in a matter of years. Everyone is different, so of course finding the right path...

Writing an eBook is a great way to earn extra money. If you are not a writer, however, you may feel that your hands are tied when it comes to putting together appealing text that people will want...

Anyone who writes can experience a few hours, days or longer of being stone-cold blocked. When this hits, it feels isolating and like you'll never write again. You are not alone, and you will be...

Being a writer means accepting rejection. There is no sting greater than opening an envelope you have anticipated for months, just to find the stink of defeat. There is hope. In many cases, these...

It never fails... when you don't have a writing assignment or project the ideas are flowing like a waterfall. But as soon as you need to meet a paid assignment, compose a blog entry or as soon as...

Everyone tells you to write a book about your life because it would make a phenomenal story. You would, but your writing skills stink. Time to hire a ghostwriter to weave your stories, diaries and...