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One of the biggest challenges to writing any sort of story is coming up with believable characters. Writers want to have the best, the brightest, the most dynamic sort of characters and they...

Beginning to write a book can be an exciting but daunting prospect. You may be able to envision the book that you want to write, but you may not know where to begin. You are not alone, though,...

You wouldn't trek off to a strange destination without a road map and compass. In the same way, a manuscript shouldn't be undertaken without a solid strategy regarding what you want to say and how...

A biography tells us something about the person the biography is about. A brief biography is typically one or two paragraphs long and varies in content, depending upon who the biography is about...

So you want to write a play? It's not as hard as you'd think but most beginning playwrights forget a few key elements of the play writing process. This article addresses some important issues that...

Do you have a story that you've always wanted to share with the world? Or even just a series of jokes or event in your life? Then look no further, as you are about to delve into the world of...

It is sometimes hard to get started, but after you start thinking of some ideas, they usually will not stop coming to you. The hardest part for me is, sometimes, trying to write as fast as I can...

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...

Are you so obsessed over the Harry Potter series that you're scourging the web for fan-written continuations? Did you really wish those two, not those two characters from Star Trek had gotten...

Writing a children's book is more than coming up with a cute story. While coming up with the story is part of the process, marketing issues must also be considered. Available online writing...

If you have a passion for writing and a passion for cars, it may be time to combine those passions to write your first book. According to market research by Bowker, more than 170,000 new books...

First things first. The biggest thing you absolutely NEED to do to become a writer, is to write. Make sure you write every day, in some way or other. Journal, mock interviews, whatever you find...

Writing can be a fun and exciting way to express yourself. Maybe you want to turn your writing into a career or even improve on your writing skills. There is always room for improvement in writing...

Ever take out your notebook thinking you have a great story to tell but nothing gets accomplished? Sometimes we just don't know where to start, or maybe we need a little brain teasing to get...

Like anything that is of value, it takes time, money and effort to complete a task. In this article, I will provided some basic steps to accomplish the goal of writing one's own manuscript. The...

Organize a writers group for women in your community, and you'll be amazed at the friendships you foster and the creativity that blooms! I'll outline some writing exercises your group can try in...

Proofreading is an essential part of writing that is often overlooked. Most people tend to miss common grammatical errors that can be avoided with some simple editing and proofreading exercises....

An autobiography makes an excellent writing project and a good means of evaluating your life. With small press services and self-publishing options, it can be easy to print up a few...

An introduction is one of the most important parts of any writing. It not only defines the basic parameters of the piece, but it needs to hook the reader, draw him in and assure him the remainder...

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...

While it's often said that everyone has a book inside of them, the biggest challenge is often trying to figure out how to get it out of their heads and onto paper. Just as you wouldn't embark on a...

Writing a book is as individual an activity as is painting and sculpting. Every writer has his own process, and what works for one may not work for another. Most professional writers develop...

There are very few easy ways to write a book. Writing is hard work, although many people are suckered because sitting at a desk and typing on a laptop looks so effortless. Like any other...

You want to write a book, but you don't know how to get started. The thought of completing such a project may seem daunting at first, but when broken down into individual goals, writing a book...

Even if you've never written a story before, you're probably familiar with short-form fiction from your memory of fairy tales, myths and legends. Any of these tales could be expanded to a length...

Journals and diaries can be a wonderful way for people to express ideas they don't feel comfortable expressing verbally. These little keepsakes can be useful for other reasons as well. There is no...

Travel decisions are very important and costly, so vast amounts of travelers are always looking for resources to help them decide on where to go and what to do at a destination. Do you want to...

Do you want to become the next Stephen King or J.K. Rowling? Everyone has to start somewhere, and that means writing your first book. Whether it is a children's book or romance novel, many books...

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...

Christian healing books cover a wide gamut of subjects: Finding peace, identifying causes of fears, developing spiritually, finding and maintaining successful relationships, and dealing with 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...

Perhaps you've always wanted to write a children's story and turn it into a picture book? This article will help you find ideas, organize them, write them, then decide what to do once you're done...

They say he is the greatest playwright of all time, that his plays transcend time and speak to every heart; they say he is like Elvis, untouchable and immortal. I say let's prove them wrong. Let's...

Many how-to books on the market are geared toward the interests of teenagers. The most successful ones, however, are the ones written by young-at-heart authors who not only have strong memories of...

Perhaps you have friends and family urging you to write a book. You've thought about it and you do have great ideas for a book. Now is the time to take the challenge and get that book written....

The "quill," although rarely used today as a writing instrument, is still a symbol of writers. The Quill and Scroll Society exists for high school journalists and is designed to boost the future...

Writing a book is a difficult and challenging process. Sometimes it's just not possible to write or finish a book without assistance from someone else. If you are in this position, you might...

The best, most popular books have well-developed characters who experience a broad range of emotions. They make you feel what the character is feeling, which invests you in the outcome of the...

You've got a great idea for a how-to book, and you know you're the perfect person to write it. The problem is you have no clue how to start writing it. Writing a book is a pretty big project, but...

Many approaches can help you organize your thoughts for writing---the trick is to choose one that not only suits your way of thinking, but also fits the writing project. Organizational, project...

If you are very serious about your writing, setting specific goals can be the first step in getting to that finished product. Moira Allen of the website Writing World states that writing goals...

Writing an autobiography requires a lot of fact recollection and organization if you want a quality book in the end. Write an autobiography outline to plan the book before beginning to write.

Creative writing has its own set of rules when it comes to dialogue. There is a great deal of leeway for writing in regional dialects, indicating the accent of the speaker or putting emphasis on...

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...

This article is about how to bring in ideas so that the writer can get started.

Few starry-eyed comic book fans in existence haven't dreamed of writing comics for a major line someday. Who wouldn't want to script new adventures of Batman or Wolverine, or even better--develop...

So you have a great idea for a novel? Say goodbye to writer's block, and start writing your book today. Many people have great story ideas, but have a hard time getting past the first chapter. The...

Do you like to write, but wish you were better at it? Even the best writers can improve. Here are some ideas for improving your writing skills.

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...

For most people, the thought of sitting down and writing a book is pretty daunting. A writer may have many exciting ideas, but getting them down on paper in a way that is organized, cohesive, and...