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Even though this article is on "how to use a Thesaurus for Poetry," these books come in handy for all types of writing. Once you know how to use them, they can improve your word skills...

I remember this day, when Grace blew out the candles on her cake. She looked so precious. I am happy to have the reminder of this photo. Without it, I know I would forget how her hair was, or the...

Have you ever sat down to write poetry for a class or college, or just on a personal whim, but soon gave up because you considered it boring or unfun? This article will give you step by step...

Whether you are writing an essay,a story or engaging in a role-playing forum, literacy can play a big part in helping your words flow. Literacy can be simply defined as the ability to read and...

Of all the forms of written expression, poetry is the one most likely to either set readers scratching their heads in confusion or running toward the nearest exit in panic. For a lot of adults,...

Haiku is an unrhymed Japanese traditional poem that is generally written about nature or elements of a season. During writing this style of poem, thoughtful words are used to describe a moment in...

1) Tell people what a poem is 2)How to pick a topic 3)How to write a poem 4)How to write a poem in 10 lines or less 5) How to conclude a poem

Word count is a very important issue when it comes to writing a novel. When querying literary agents, you'll need to include the final word count, and it should fall within the expected count for...

If you want to know the meaning of a word beyond its simple day-to-day definition, you can write your own dictionary entries.

A collegiate dictionary is a standard text required by most university students. A good collegiate dictionary contains more than 200,000 entries on English words, phrases or words borrowed from...

Right, wrong, what is a considered a no-no when writing an article or blog post? How do you write wrong articles on eHow?

The sentiments, emotions and expressions associated with love and romance have made for some of the most popular and powerful subjects of poetry for centuries. You may be looking to write love...

This article will show you how to proficiently edit a manual script. The key word is proficiency, as one’s writing is a direct reflection of them. And of course no rational person wants a...

Sooner or later, every writer endures a period where the words just won't come. It's supremely frustrating: sitting at the keyboard and trying desperately to engage your mind, only to see the...

Ever have a word on the tip of your tongue and you just can't get it out? Ever try writing something, but you just can't find the right word? Ever want to describe something but the words you...

Proofreading is the process of reading written work for errors involving spelling, punctuation, grammar and word choice. It is one of the most difficult parts of writing and is an acquired skill....

Writing is talking on paper. Nowadays we call it texting, chatting, posting and blogging. We certainly know how to speak properly when we have to, but when we are writing we need to try and...

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. NKJ What does that verse mean to you? Could it be that everything that you should have been, that you wanted to be, that you are, is a...

I began writing poetry as a teenager and wanted to pass on some simple tips I used in my writing.

If you are looking for a way to honor a loved one or just show affection for a boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancee, partner, wife or girlfriend, a poem is one of the best gifts you can give. It's...

Haiku are short Japanese poems that follow a strict format: the entire haiku is composed of only 17 syllables. When English writers started writing haiku poems, they adopted the format of the...

This article is a very basic introduction for anyone who would like to have a better grasp of poetry.

Do you view reading as a chore? Even if you are an adult, you can learn to be a better reader. A whole new world awaits you in a book.

Most authors experience writer's block. Brainstorming techniques are great for overcoming the occasional writer's block, and here's one you may not have tried.

There are a number of methods to enhance speed reading abilities. Finding the right method can take time. Not all of them work for everyone. The key to speed reading effectively is to find the...

Writing poetry is an ideal way to join the timeless community of poets that have inspired humanity for thousands of years. It's also a craft that, done right, is much more difficult than it seems....

How many times have you read a poem before, and said "Wow, that was pretty deep, and I have absolutely no idea what any of it means?" Poetry can be a very complex form of writing....

Do you want to write a novel quickly? So many people say one day they will write a novel, but many never do. "One day," never comes for them. Well start now, because you can write a book...

Sometimes people think that poetry must be done with at least 10 lines or more. That's not so. You can write a simple poem in under 60 words.

If producing powerful copy is your goal, you must learn how to get the most benefit from your words. The words you choose speak to your creativity and overall writing skill. Although it's easy to...

Speed reading is a highly sought after skill. No one can deny that being able to read three to four times faster would dramatically improve many different aspects of your life. Reading faster...

We as writers get so trapped in the mundane definitions of words that we sometimes forget their meanings. Use this guide to rekindle the flame and find fascination in expressing yourself again.

This How To article is about writing Poetry. Poetry has always struck out to me as another language that is difficult to not only comprehend, but to write. In this How To, I will describe how I...

Plays, whether local or on Broadway, live and die by the size of the audience they attract for each performance. A play that opens to an almost-empty house will probably not run for more than a...

Ever wanted to be a great writer? Here is the key.

There are hundreds of thousands of words currently used in the English language. Pretty much every concept or idea has been covered. Still, sometimes you might just feel the urge to say or write...

Since Dada was an art movement that considered almost anything to be art, especially anything involving a random element, this technique to write a Dada poem is actually extremely easy compared to...

Do you feel like you don't have time to write a short story, but you've always wanted to? Try writing a SHORT short story. More specifically, a 55 Fiction. This is a very popular genre of short...

Speed reading not only helps you get through your reading materials faster, increasing your productivity, but if speed reading is done properly, it can increase your understanding and reading...

Here you'll find tips and tricks for editing your story, preparing it in its final stages for publishing.

To those who are poets and writers, words and creativeness are like a never-ending fountain. We all just express through words what a painter does with a brush. One sees words as universal paint...

Chances are if you're writing a fantasy or science fiction novel or short story, you will want to have at least a couple words in a fantasy or alien tongue. It can be tricky figuring out what...

A person is often judged by seemingly superficial things; his or her style of dress and manner of speaking are generally the first things people notice. Improving your vocabulary will have...

Speed reading is a very real and calculable skill, and is a variety of techniques which can help you attain a much faster rate of reading speed without an undesired reduction of...

Everybody wants to have written a book, but nobody wants to go through the trouble of writing one. For the average person, writing a book is not easy and could even take years. However, if you...

These are some helpful ideas that you can use when writing your first novel.

If you've ever seen a concrete poem, you may have wondered how to write one. Learning to write a concrete poem is sometimes a little tricky, but it's also a lot of fun.

So you've written something, typed it up, saved it in a folder on your computer. That's good, but you can make it better. With a few easy tweaks you improve your writing and make your words pack...

Get your characters to talk to each other, your reader will believe them more if there is good, realistic dialogue in the story. Dialogue is not always easy to do, but it adds so much to the story...

Are you writing a fantasy novel? Playing Dungeons and Dragons or another roleplaying game? Do you need to think up a weird yet awesome name for your lead character? Here's how!