Nonfiction

This is a great way of socializing, and making residual income. To write for eHow is a great experience enhancing skills in writing and socializing over the internet. We all know that this is...

It is almost St. Patrick's Day so I started thinking about green beer which made me think of Guinness beer, which made me think of Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records was established by...

You can borrow books online and save the time and money you'd spend driving to a library and for fines on overdue books (if you are like me and get occasional library fines). There are several...

Many writers struggle with an inner writing critic. This is otherwise known as the little sound in the back of your head that crops up when you are writing and gives you biased information not...

Have you ever wanted to submit a story for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books? Or have you submitted one or two, but were never published? Here are some tips on how to...

I speak from experience when I say that writing a query letter is one of the most challenging elements of a new freelance writer's career. What do you say? How do you present your ideas in a...

Books are expensive these days. See how to save money on them.

I have thoroughly studied and read the spiritual book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. In this article I will give you tips on how to better understand A New Earth and also how to find out more about it.

I love reading magazines. It is my form of window shopping, learning about others, collecting recipes, and making crafts. There is so much to learn from a magazine. I use to go to a store and...

Are you thinking about making a book, but unsure with how to write a bio about yourself? Or, are you planning on putting up a bio about yourself on your new blog? Writing a biography can be...

Celebrating Family Stories Month in November is a great way for families to pick a topic and share personal family stories with one another. Everyone in the family can contribute a story and...

In this electronic age, it is easier than ever to create and maintain a family newsletter. Your family will love having a way to stay in touch. You can build a website for your newsletter if you...

If you have found yourself on a spiritual journey and are ready to share your story follow these tips to success.

The law of attraction is simple: Like attracts like. If you are negative, your life will reflect unhappiness. If you are positive, your life will be fulfilling and joyous. For many people, the...

Learning how to write an autobiography can be challenging and rewarding. Breaking it down into steps can be helpful if you don't know where to start. Here are some ideas to help you get started.

Writing can be a great side income or a fun full-time job, depending what your goals are. If you’ve never written before, the idea can be a little intimidating, but the truth is that...

So your first assignment of the semester is to write a story about the holidays (just an example) - specifically at your household - and all you can think of is... "I got a PlayStation."...

Writing your personal memoir can be a great way to share your story. You may have life lessons to pass on or a fascinating history to share. Even if you are not a writer, you can still create a...

If you have over 100 books, you've probably tried to organize them in some way, either by color or topic or size. Why not organize them like libraries do? We'll learn how to organize your books...

Journaling is not only a way to preserve history, it is a healing exercise. Many people tell me that they don’t get around to journaling because they don’t know what topics to write about. Here...

If you're writing how-to articles for income, the popularity of an article can play a major role in the number of hits you receive on-line or the chances of it being accepted for print. While I...

It's not easy to write every single day in a journal. Don't let that discourage you. Go back later and fill the gaps. Here are ways to fill blank pages in a journal.

Bet you didn’t know you had to be a lifetime student of human behavior in order to be a writer of any ability, did you? Well, you do, so get used to it. If you’re a writer of any stripe, that’s...

Becoming a baby whisperer mom was not tough at all. Let's face, the alternative was much much worse. To learn how to become a Baby Whisperer, will need a lot of patience. I will briefly outline...

The love of the book collector isn't just about the book. It is a great idea to have the author's signature on the first few pages of the book.

I am a HUGE fan of podcasts because they improve my life when it comes to both business and pleasure. While I absolutely love running, cleaning, and doing mundane tasks to a story on a podcast, I...

The 20th century reigns as the bloodiest in history. Mankind has sought to throw off oppressors' chains and nations have confronted aggressors' ambitions, but as humanity has struggled toward...

Creative non-fiction is also known as literary journalism. It's the art of telling a true story as if it were fiction, using scenes, shifting viewpoints, dialogue and well-rendered prose. The...

Building a library doesn't have to be a choice between fiction and nonfiction. A complete library includes both types of books. While it's relatively easy to find enjoyable fiction to add to a...

Recipe books are an essential for most people. People use recipes books as fund raisers for charitable organizations or keepsakes as family heirlooms. If you're a good cook and believe you have...

The National Enquirer, the supermarket tabloid that pre-dated today's gossip blogs and bulletin boards, has been through various incarnations since it's inception in 1926. It's famous for...

Wikipedia is a controversial source that needs extra attention when you're using it in a paper. It's a popular, rather than scholarly, source. This means that it's good for use in gauging what the...

Have you ever thought it would be neat to write about yourself? Well why not try writing an autobiography? Even if it's not for others to read, reflecting on your life and accomplishments can be a...

A query is a synopsis of a writing idea you would like to submit to a magazine or newspaper. Yet, many new freelance writers have trouble writing their first query. They know the article is the...

You're doing brilliant work, but how do you develop a legion of loyal fans to give your career momentum? How do you get the word out to ensure as many people as possible know your work? How do you...

Every cell phone you buy from a carrier like Verizon or AT&T is locked into that service via a SIM card. But with a bit of knowledge, it is possible to unlock your phone for use with any...

It is a known fact in the publishing world that nonfiction sells better than fiction. The field is wide open. You can write biographies, cookbooks, indices, how-to manuals, town histories, or...

Finding an affordable copy of the Baby Whisperer Book is something I saw mom's and a few dad's struggle with while a member at the babywhisperer forum. I decided to use my passion for the Baby...

Have you found that the "true crime" genre is your cup of tea when it comes to books? These hints can help you to select books that, while factual, avoid sensationalism and over-done gore.

Publishing can be a profitable and challenging field, and the editors of publishing houses are at the very forefront of it. They decide what books to buy and where to sell them, how to promote...

If you feel you have an important story to share with the public, or just with your family and friends, writing a memoir can be a great way to preserve that story. To write a memoir takes a lot of...

Famous quotes about life are useful in a lot of different situations. They are sometimes the perfect thing to say when you don't know what to say. It's a great go to instead of using the same...

You may have to write an essay, a proposal, an article, or even a book, how do you write any of these things without having to spend money for a class or attend a writer's workshop?

"One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," Neil Armstrong said when he first put his foot on the moon, but what led up to it? Who is Neil Armstrong? What led him through his life to...

Wouldn't you be excited if you found a story about one of your ancestors? Everyone has hundreds of worthy stories within one lifetime. When life stories are written down, they are called memoirs....

Thomas Edison has 1,093 patents. No one been able to break his record for the most patents. He was able to accomplish this by setting a goals for generating ideas. This concept is known as the...

A commentary essay, usually aimed at an academic audience, strives to help its audience make sense of a topic covered in another essay or article. Commentary essays are written critically and...

Everyone has a story to tell. No matter who you are, your life is worth talking about. The best way to preserve your personal history is by recording it on paper as a biography. Follow these steps...

People write memoirs or autobiographies for a variety of reasons. Some do it to record their history for their children or future generations; this can be a powerful way to preserve the past....

When busy schedules consume us, it’s easy to lose track of today’s current events. Staying in touch with the happenings of the world may be the key to getting involved in your daily water cooler...