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You are a writer. Born to spill volumes and raconteuring to any open set of ears! It is important, as a writer, to have a space to write in as well as readers. So here's how:

So you’ve started a band and you need your very first hit. Where do you start? Writing a song isn’t exactly as easy as they make it look on TV. Luckily, there are a few rules you can follow to...

For many, writing poetry comes easy. For others, it requires time and thought. In order to write poetry from the soul you have to eliminate thinking and write freely and from the spirit. Follow...

For those people who have a passion for children, writing children's books can be a wonderful way to express that passion. Writing a story, or finishing a book, is a rewarding process that can...

What is stream of consciousness writing? It is writing with your “internal editor” switched off. It is writing the first things that come into your head, no matter how unconnected, strange or...

If you're a writer in the Pacific Northwest, you have to learn a thing or two about working while it's raining. When the drudge of another dark day looms, you must employ a few key tactics to...

Writing poetry can be very therapeutic, as it's a great way to get your feelings out. Read on to learn how to use poetry to improve your mood and life.

If you love to write, but feel stuck with writer's block, sometimes all you need is an entertaining writing activity to get your creative juices flowing. Writing activities are good practice, can...

You know that annoying brain freeze. You stare at a piece of paper or a computer screen, and there is nothing... just a white scene in your head. If you're struggling with writer's block, here are...

Writing is a great hobby to get into. It is beneficial to you whether you are writing for fun or for a job. Follow the proper steps to become a good writer. You never know where your...

Most creative writing contests are open to adults. No matter why you enter, it is important to identify the contest you want, be sure it is reputable and educate yourself about contest rules.

For many aspiring writers, the road to publication can be a lonely journey. Local writing-critique groups are a way for writers to connect with others in their genre and industry. These...

Journaling is an informal style of writing; each piece of a journal is generally kept in one place, like a notebook, a diary or a collection of individual sheets. Through journaling, you can...

You may be a novice writer or an expert published author, but one thing remains the same: feedback can be invaluable to improving your writing. This article will show you steps to starting and...

Since I write books and have self-published I sometimes get asked: How does a person go about writing a book and then publishing it? In this article I will share with you what I know from...

Writing in a journal is way to gain insight into yourself, your relationships, your work or to simply find out what you think about a niggling issue. The word 'journal' is from Old French, meaning...

It is hard enough to write a story at all, never mind a good one. Creative writing encompasses so many different aspects that many budding writers spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on...

How to Write a Poem

Writing for eHow is fun and rewarding too. Writing new articles on a regular basis can be very challenging. Here are some tips that may be of help.

Writing a memoirs or autobiography is a very popular thing to do these days. Everyone has a story to tell. How can we live through this crazy life without one? Writing a memoir is an excellent...

Arguably more fun that actually doing the scavenger hunt is writing the clues. When writing a Scavenger hunt there are quite literally limitless possibilities. You are only limited by what your...

'I am going to write a Novel one day' Have you ever said this before? Have you ever heard someone say it before? Do you know anyone who has actually followed through and put pen to paper? This...

There have been many people who have asked me how they can Role Play online the way I've been known to, so here's an outline of how to role play online.

Do you journal? Do you record your thoughts but find it difficult to make more time for yourself? Do you need a way to schedule in more time for writing? Well follow these simple steps and you...

Writing a journal is a task that has several benefits, many of which aren't obvious to someone considering keeping a journal.

One of the harder things about writing a story, no matter the length, is deciding where it all should take place. We tend to focus on the main plot, the characters, and the back story. But the...

Like all other forms of writing, one of most sure-fire ways for improving poetry is to take some time to read. Learn from the masters and from struggling poets. Read as much poetry as you can,...

Sometimes writing comes naturally. Other times you need to write to release some frustration. Which ever the reason. Write and enjoy it.

Writing fan fiction--fiction based on popular television shows and movies--is a hobby enjoyed by thousands of people around the world. But while some fan fiction is so good it could pass for...

You are more inclined toward being a creative writer if you favor pieces that express your personal thoughts, feelings and ideas over those that simply convey facts and information. If you are new...

Many people read, but in order to read, someone has to write that which is read. Writers who are new at their craft, or aspire to better their craft benefit by having others read their material...

I remember one of the first things someone said to me when I informed them I wrote travel articles was: "Well you need not be well-traveled" do you. . . .and it was not a question. ...

Winning A Writing Contest Persistence is the key to winning at anything. Sometimes it takes many times of trying before you actually win; but there are vital important pointers to consider in...

Quotations send out potent messages in pint sized formats. Extraordinarily elegant, they are packed with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. Here are some ways to make the most out of this readily...

Starting a Dream Journal is easy and a lot of fun! You can learn a lot about yourself by writing down your dreams in a dream journal. Psychologists Freud and Jung have long believed that dreams...

Writing ,itself is an art and writing poetry is the creativity art which shows the inner mentality and exposure of a poet.Some write poems for fun,some do for publishing it and others may do for...

Writer's block isn't necessarily a myth, but it isn't impossible to overcome either. The longer you take a break from writing, the harder it can be to start writing again. You may think that maybe...

Whether you are interested in creating a reflective journal to improve your writing or any other part of your life, the pages you fill can become a participatory element in your daily routine....

Sometimes just getting started on a piece of writing can feel very difficult, and free writing can prove to be a useful tool to get you started. Free writing is simply the practice of writing...

Developing a regular writing routine can be challenging if you have a lot of distractions, as most of us do. But once you set up a schedule, it will much easier to stick to your commitment.

Writing your first book requires time and energy. It requires you to do research and make outlines. You need to set goals and meet those goals. Whether your book is fiction or non-fiction, the...

For most people, November is just another month. That's not the case for several writers. November is known as National Novel Writing Month for all potential and current writers. The goal is to...

When you want to lose weight, what do you do? You eat less and work out more right? The same thing applies to making writing. All you have to do is make the commitment to becoming an ace writer,...

National Novel Writing Month, the over-caffeinated, much-hyped annual writing event, has turned into a phenomenon. Each November thousands of would-be novelists sit down with nothing but their...

Walk into any retirement home and you can almost feel the stories waiting to leap from the memories of the residents and land on a fresh sheet of writing paper. Starting a retirement home writing...

Everyone has heard the term writers block, but until you've experienced it yourself, you don't realize how big of a problem it can be for a writer. You had good ideas in your head the day before...

Undertaking the task of writing a 50,000-word novel during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) can make even the most seasoned writer nervous. By learning about techniques and resources that...

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