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If you saw the movie "Wonder Boys," starring Toby Keith and Michael Douglas, you might remember a scene where the character "Q", played by Rip Torn told a room full of aspiring...

If you are comfortable reading on a computer screen, you can buy, download and read books from amazon.com's Kindle service right on your own personal computer. This will work on a laptop, desktop...

Old books can be treasures. People may give them away without even realizing what they are worth. While the books you find may not be worth much money, they could be beautifully written...

Here is a great personalized gift idea for a writer: a hardcover journal you can make yourself with scrapbook photo pages and writing prompts on alternating pages. It's a cheap gift to make, but...

Barnes & Noble makes it easy to get your book listed in its online store. You need to prepare a packet of information that includes a copy of the book, and within six weeks of submission you...

Writing a good poem can be very challenging and time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. A well-written poem is a joy to read, and it can touch the soul, not only of the reader, but of the...

If you love reading fanfiction, you'll often want to tell your favorite authors how you feel. But not every review is helpful. Here's how to really support your authors.

If you have read "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne, you are aware of the power behind positive thoughts and the "Law of Attraction". It can be a positive and life changing book if...

Edward Lear popularized (if not invented) the limerick poem with his 'Book of Nonsense' in 1845. Limericks are said to derive their name from Limerick County, Ireland. They are fun and easy to...

Are you tired of spending hours on article promotion? There are tons of bookmarking sites for article promotion that require you to do tons of work in order to post each entry. Learn how to...

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...

Weak and overused verbs are the most common culprit leading to passive writing. But there's another form of passive writing that can quickly derail an other wise great piece of fiction. Read on to...

If you've ever taken a writing class or workshop, it's likely that you've seen the words "SHOW, DON'T TELL!" printed somewhere on your manuscript. "Show, don't tell" is one of...

Charles Dickens (1812-1870), author of A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and Oliver Twist, is one of the most well-known writers in English literature, and one remarkably successful in his...

Becoming a famous writer is a lifelong dream for many people. Unfortunately, funding for aspiring authors can be scarce and highly competitive, but with proper research you may find a large grant...

People don't seem to realize you need a script before you draw an actual comic book story. There are several ways of writing scripts for comics. This article explains one of them.

If you're just starting out, you might as well know the truth now--you have to be "famous" (at least well-known) to get published by a major publisher. At the very least, the magazine or...

This guide is geared towards helping readers understand a few of the fundamental differences between what is just "writing" and what is "creative writing," as well as the...

Writing a novel is not easy. But sometimes the juices flow pretty good and you can connect to a character in a good way. Overall, it's a nice thing to believe you can do, that is, write a...

Part 4 of 4! We've covered starting, continuing, and finishing your novel. But that was just the writing. What's little understood is that the magic happens here, in the editing phase. You've...

Even the most voracious of readers can occasionally become entrenched in a reading rut. Others just don't have the time to scour the shelves in bookstores and libraries for new titles to pursue....

Absolutely confused about meter in poetry? Want to learn to read or write in meter but you just can't tell whether a syllable is stressed or unstressed when you hear it? Don't worry, I couldn't...

If you've written a book, congratulations! You've accomplished something that a very small percentage of people have done. You've labored over words, phrases, commas, and quotation marks. You've...

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a poet? Expressing your self with a pen in a way that make others awe. Or maybe just writing to have fun. It is never to late to get started in poetry, learn how...

Part 3 of a 4 part series. You've come to the end of your novel writing adventure. You've made it through the parts you hadn't figured out, and your characters are about to do the big things...

No matter the places you go, the things you may see and the experiences you have, it is always the people you meet that are most touching. Unlike feathers swept away on the wind, people often...

More and more people are reading electronic books, especially as they become less expensive, and devices like the Kindle reader from Amazon.com are becoming more popular. If you're an avid...

You can quickly make your own bookplates by using your computer with paper or labels purchased at any discount store or office supply store.

Erotica is art. But that doesn't mean there's no wrong way to do it. The best erotica sparks the imagination, builds the intensity, and keeps the reader thinking about sex-- and eager for more. ...

Publishing companies specializing in science fiction, romance, fantasy, and short stories are always looking for new authors. With a little due diligence, finding a publisher specific to your...

Tired of dealing with the hassle of campus or local used bookstores? Don't want to spend a ton of time listing, selling and shipping your books individually? Sell your books all at once to...

Have an extra $500 sitting around that you can use to buy the most popular eReader on the market (and that is before paying for any eBooks)? No? Fortunately for iPod touch and iPhone users you...

Make personalized attractive bookplates to customize your precious volumes. Make sure that "borrowed books" are returned to you. Help your children to create fun, attractive labels to...

Do you want to quickly bore your readers to death? There is no faster way than by writing passively. But what is passive writing and how do you avoid it? Read on to find out.

You may regret giving away some rights of your poetry, some time in the future, for a variety of reasons. It could mean money loss or sacrifice in reputation.

Have you ever struggled with fiction dialogues? Do conversations seem hard to compose and difficult to read? Writing a smooth flowing conversation is easier than you think, and can take a solid...

We're talking about $1000.00! If the hardbound copy of Gone With The Wind you have in your home is an authentic 1936 first edition of the Margaret Mitchell epic--it's one about 5,000 and is much...

Like reading magazines but hate to shell out $5 for each one? Maybe you just want to read one article, or get a recipe, without wanting to buy the whole magazine. I've found a great solution -...

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...

I am always looking for ways to read more and listening to text is one of them. By listening to text you can actually be reading a totally different page and digest both pieces of information at...

People want to know who you are and why they should listen to you. By highlighting your experience as a professional, you establish credibility in your field. However, first things first...

When writing something that others will read, it is important to sound educated. If it seems like you have no idea what you are talking about, then people will not be inclined to read what you...

Don't you just love when people throw in a line or two from a classic? Do you want to be like that, so charming and erudite? You can!

Organizing a book club can be the beginning of many years of amazing get togethers and rewarding reading. A few simple, thought out steps can assure that your new group gets off to a great start.

"A Time to Kill" was the first book ever published by now famous author John Grisham and is heavily sought by book hounds (antique or rare book collectors). The true first edition of...

Even seasoned writers don't always get this correct. But here's an easy trick to help you choose the right one every time.

have you ever come up with a great idea for a story but you can't come up with any good names? Check this out!

"Writer's block" is aptly named. It's like there's a wall there, too high to scale, to wide to get around. My solution: Tunnel underneath it! You do this by "tricking yourself"...