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How to Write a Parody of a Novel

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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There is nothing quite like the affection a reader has for his or her favorite novel. You may have had a close relationship with a work of fiction for many years but at the same time have an overwhelming desire to make fun of it. If writing the ... more »

How to Write a Parody of a Play

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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While many plays these days are actually parodies of themselves and contain some "camp" elements, there is still room for parodies in today's theater, particularly if you choose to poke fun at classics. Whether your parody of a play will appear ... more »

How to Write a Powerful Short Story

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Writing an effective and engaging short story is one of the great creative challenges. While each great story is memorable for unique reasons, many share common qualities to keep in mind when writing. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Write a Resume for a Creative Job

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The typical job skills and experience resume is fine for a job in accounting or business, but for a creative job you may need to go another way. Write a resume for a creative job by taking it seriously, but also having fun with the process... more »

How to Write a Resume for a Textile Job

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Entering the textile industry is not always the easiest thing to do. However, with the proper resume you can get your foot in the door. Follow these steps to write a winning resume for a textile job... more »

How to Write a Resume: the Dos

By Therese Haberman

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Want to write a winning resume? Here's what you need to do... more »

How to Write a Social Work Job Cover Letter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A social work job can be in a variety of settings with multiple purposes. Many hospitals and clinics offer social work for family or individual therapy, bereavement counseling, crisis and suicide intervention and vocational counseling. Social ... more »

How to Write a Sports Article

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The world of sports journalism is an exciting career path if that's what you have desires of pursuing. Even if you don't want to pursue work as a sports writer, sometimes having the abilty to put together an organized work about sports can come ... more »

How to Write a Young Adult Novel

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A young adult novel, often called YA, is like an adult novel with teenage characters. Much of the writing process is the same and readers often read both YA and adult fiction. Authors of young adult novels detail the delicate, awkward, ... more »

How to Write an Accurate Obituary

By scott shanley

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When assigned to writing the obits in any given newsroom, it can be a much harder task than one would initially think. Much like reporting news, it is incredibly important that the information contained in obituaries are factual. There are, ... more »

How to Write an Effective Resume

By cstoddard

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Bored? Broke? Just need a reason to get out of the house? Whatever the reason for your job-hunting may be, one thing’s for certain: you’ll need a resume. So how do you write one that will snag an employer’s eyes? Read on:.. more »

How to Write an Inspirational Greeting Card

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The inspirational greeting card genre is an excellent market for the freelance writer. Inspirational cards are very popular, and don't necessarily have to be religious in language. Much like regular greeting cards, the purpose of inspirational ... more »

How to Write and Publish a Basic Entertainment Article

By jfmalewitz

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Entertainment is a huge field, incorporating books, TV shows, films, plays, music, and even video games, but it may be hard for the beginning writer to break into a major magazine. The good news is that online and in print are a variety of ... more »

How to Write By the Seat of Your Pants

By Kathleen Fuller

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Writing by the Seat of the Pants (SOTP) means writing organically, without plotting ahead of time. However, even though authors who write this way aren't using formal plotting tools or outlines, they still have to have an idea of where their ... more »

How to Write for Any Magazine

By Valerie Brooks

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There are some basic unspoken rules for writing in the magazine market, no matter what the magazine. Apply them every time you submit an idea for a story... more »

How to Write for Idyll Arbor Inc.

By dianesteinbach

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Getting published in the non-fiction field is difficult. Depending on your material, it may take you years and hundreds of query letters to find a publisher that will fit your type of manuscript. If you are in the health care field Idyll Arbor ... more »

How to Write for Tattoo Magazines

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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When writing for tattoo magazines, like any writing job, you need to research the market and know what specific publications want. Read through several issues of different magazines to get a better feel for what's commonly printed and think of ... more »

How to Write for the Tween Market

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Writing for the tween market is difficult. The tween market includes children between the ages of 9 and 12. These young readers are usually quite discerning when it comes to choosing books. Skill is necessary to write something they'll enjoy. Yet ... more »

How to Write How-to Articles

By Matthias Niska

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The thousands of articles on this site provide answers to questions relating to almost any topic. If you're accepted as a writer and receive an assignment, you can generate content for this site. Here's how to turn your how-to ideas into articles... more »

How to Write Magical Realism

By tkfinley

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Magical realism is closely related to fantasy, but it is a different genre. Unlike fantasy, which focuses on a sense of wonder, magical realism presents the fantastic as if it’s mundane. When writing magical realism, you should focus on character ... more »

How to Write When You Don't Feel like Writing

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A writer must develop a regular time and place to write, a solid habit of sitting down and putting words on a page. Without it, housework, TV, email and everything else eats into your writing time. Weeks or months will go by with nothing written. ... more »

How to Write While in Public

By abbeyroad920

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Plenty of people enjoy taking their computers to a public place in order to complete a writing project. However, there can be several distractions when you are attempt to write while outside of your home. Here is how you can successfully write ... more »

How to Write While Sick

By abbeyroad920

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Being sick can stop you from working. If you’re a freelance writer, though, you can’t afford to stop working. Here is how you can write while sick... more »

How to Write with Children in the House

By Trish62

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Being a mom who works at home causes me to be creative, but I have to use good time management. Being well organized is the most important of this management. By making the time you set aside for your writing special for your children, it will ... more »

How to Write Your First Novel

By mjpolitis

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The world is full of people who are well read, but few who actually have written that first novel. Everyone has at least one novel in them, and writing one that is novel requires tenacity, intelligence and heart. All are qualities even the ... more »