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Articles in Nonfiction

By Lindaperry 2 comments
Write. Did you not hear what I said to you? Write. Begin it now. You are the writer that you yearned to be all of your life, and now is the time that you cast away everything from your past, all of your procrastinations, and now is the ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
People who say that crime doesn't pay weren't referring to true crime writing. Readers love these stories, and publishers are always looking for new writers in this genre. Follow these steps to write your own true crime novel... more »
By Scriber57 0 comments
Your life is not dull and boring! It may seem dull to you, but other people think the same thing about themselves. It's a little like the concept of "one man's trash is another man's treasure." We each lead different lives, and what we ... more »
By Valerie Brooks 0 comments
Spotting amateur writing is a cinch if you know what to look for. Avoiding the common beginning writer pitfalls will help your words shine so you can produce effective publishable material... more »
By Karen Hamilton Silvestri 4 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By Rodney Southern 1 comments
So you finally decided to write that novel? Every great story has an antagonist and protagonist. You need a hero to bring the novel to life. Coming up with a hero is relatively easy if you consider what makes a hero, so follow this guide to ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »
By Lindaperry 1 comments
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 »
By Larry Fike, M.Phil. 3 comments
Are you awake? Not, "not sleeping," but "awake" awake? Read on..... more »
By Karen Hamilton Silvestri 1 comments
The secret to good writing is re-writing. Every good author knows this fact about writing yet we all tend to not want to edit and rewrite. Think of your first draft as the scaffolding, the framework of the poem. After erecting the scaffolding, ... more »
By Tonig 0 comments
Instead of casting aside your desire to enjoy a good book because you just do not have the time, audio books have become the answer... more »
By Jorty 1 comments
If you are in search of a long lost book that is currently out of print, there are several ways to go about finding a copy. With a little research and searching, you should be able to get your hands on a copy of that book after all. Read on to ... more »
By Cougar1002 3 comments
Writing prompts are very handy when you write on a regular basis and need a break or just have a case of writer's block. In this article, I'll show you some websites that offer free writing prompts that you can use... more »
By Sadie's Mom 2 comments
I'll admit it. I'm a Potterhead. I wish I had attended Hogwarts, and I wish my daughter could get accepted there too. But alas, we are muggles and won't have that opportunity. But that doesn't mean you can't read Harry Potter over and over again, ... more »
By Cougar1002 3 comments
Before I began writing on the web, I already had a stock on my computer of essays, articles, short stories, and novel chapters that I wanted to share online. Through some trial and error, I discovered ways of reformatting my work to where it was ... more »
By Cougar1002 4 comments
When I first began writing online, I had the advantage of working with a few writing websites that had a community structure to them. In this article, I show you how you can get not only free help with editing your stories and articles but high ... more »
By Lindaperry 1 comments
Writing is fun, but when you have writer's block, you lose your fun time and then get your stress time. So how do you get past that writer's block when writing on eHow.com? There are many ways to do this; check these out --after this email ... more »
By mattgeorgia 2 comments
There are a few tricks to get free traffic and quick traffic to your articles regardless of any site that you are write to get paid on. Obviously you need high paying content or high earning content, here are further steps you can take to make ... more »
By meemee67 1 comments
A New Earth is about the ego, shifting consciousness, the many roles we play, in and out of relationships. This is not a book you read and than put away never to read again. It is a manual for life. I use it as a reference book for affirmations ... more »
By Valerie Brooks 1 comments
Running a book club is fun and rewarding in so many ways. You get to discuss all kinds of literary works and make friends in the process. And it’s pretty easy to do!.. more »
By tkfinley 0 comments
Simultaneous submissions (or sim subs) are the same manuscript sent to several publications at the same time. Sim subs are convenient for the writer because it can take a long time to sell a piece and he doesn’t have to wait many months--or ... more »
By tedpedersen 0 comments
All successful writers set goals for themselves. Once they set those goals, they do everything in their power to stick to them. This discipline rests at the heart of the creative process. Read on to learn more... more »
By robertsloan2 3 comments
If you're an unpublished writer, you probably get crushed by that mortified look people get when you bound up with a new story asking them "Do you want to see this?" You're looking for support -- and getting rejection. Here's how to ask ... more »
By Cougar1002 1 comments
People start personal journals for many reasons, and they're very worthwhile in helping you focus your thoughts and goals in life. In this article, I'll share some ideas and tips in starting a personal journal... more »
By Karen Hamilton Silvestri 0 comments
There are many approaches to writing your memoirs, and poetry is a media that lends itself naturally to memoir writing. A memoir is simply a slice of your life, and as such, the poetic form is a simple way of recording individual events in your ... more »