Why Writers Write

(Thu Feb 2nd, 2006, by Gary R. Hess)

Writing is not just another hobby, it is an emotion. The words are not just fitted together in sentences and paragraphs hoping to pass on a message, but it is form of expression of our greatest fears, hopes and dreams. As a teenager I had my share o...

10 Simple Things to Think about Before Starting an E-zine

(Wed Feb 1st, 2006, by Laura Hickey -http://www.laurahickey.com)

What to think about before creating an e-zine. Decide on what you want your e-zine to be about- For example: If your e-zine is about teens, do you want it for eating disorders, homework help, teen relationship help? Cost- Will you have a cost to su...

In Your Own Words

(Wed Feb 1st, 2006, by Elaine Currie, BA (Hons))

More Tips For New Writers (Part I) Explain in your own words Familiar phrase? Yes, we have all heard it many times in many different situations. This little phrase is used to convey subtly different meanings depending upon the circumstances in which ...

Set Up Your Own Blog Free

(Wed Feb 1st, 2006, by Jim Edwards)

I've received a lot of email lately from people asking how they can set up their own blogs for family, friends, or business purposes without spending much money or hiring an expensive programmer or web developer. Well, ask no more because I will now...

So, what's an e-zine?

(Wed Feb 1st, 2006, by Maria Marsala)

Technically they’re written e-zine (not ezine) although calling them an electronic newsletter e-news or Internet newsletter i-news clarifies what they are much better. They were given the name e-zine (short for electronic magazine). Some people prono...

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

(Tue Jan 31st, 2006, by Sue Kendrick)

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of being short listed, placed or winning a writing contest yet many writers quickly become discouraged by a total lack of feedback from the competition organisers. All too often their entry seems to disappear in...

WRITING YOUR WRITING JOB DESCRIPTION

(Tue Jan 31st, 2006, by Mary Anne Hahn)

Have you ever heard about the "motivational" concept of writing your own obituary? The idea is, you write what you would like your obit to say, by summarizing all those accomplishments that you most want to achieve during the course of your life. Mo...

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

(Tue Jan 31st, 2006, by Meredith Pond)

Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Michael Jordan. Recognize any of those people? Without a doubt, when someone mentions the name of a celebrity, you know exactly who they're talking about and can even picture their face or the last movie they...

Writing The Blockbuster Book Proposal

(Tue Jan 31st, 2006, by Britt Gillette)

You did it. You crafted the perfect query letter for your non-fiction book, and as a result, an editor at a large publishing house has requested a full book proposal. At this point, you have a 50/50 chance of seeing your work on a bookstore shelf. Th...

Boost Your Income With Trade Journals

(Tue Jan 31st, 2006, by Terri Pilcher)

Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren’t the topics are dry? Don’t they require specialized knowledge? Not necessarily. You may want to consider trade journals to increase the potential market for your articles – and for the money. T...