The Phases Of The Writer's Life

(Wed Nov 28th, 2007, by Cynthia Morris)

Over the course of my writing life, I have noticed that other writers and I cycle through a series of steps on our path toward maturity as a writer. When people come to me for coaching, they often do not know where they are on the path and what they ...

Got to think of a good title, but damned if I can think of one.

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Christine Jones)

Copyright (c) 2007 Christine Jones Don't think of one, especially before writing the book. I let the story reveal it to me. Somewhere a character will say something or the atmosphere created will reveal it. I see titles as the last thing on the to do...

Smart Author Software (TM)

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Muriel)

Never stare at a blank screen again! The Smart Author Collection of software gives you the power to write texts worthy of publication quickly, easily and painlessly. http://paydotcom.com/r/297/DuncJean/1728813/ You will be led step by step through th...

How Did JK Rowling Do It

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by William Meikle)

Fantasy fiction is big business, and many authors are trying hard to break in. The burning question on all their lips is, "How did JK Rowling do it?" And the answer to that is pretty simple. She gave the readers what they wanted. 1. Kids like chaos.....

The Art of Writing a Good Article

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Ronald Vyhmeister)

We all can develop our profession and even achieve some success, but only few people become really famous for the work they do. That is because the quality of their work goes far beyond the normal standards. People who reach these high levels have sp...

Pay Yourself First - Making Money Without Getting Paid

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Cynthia Morris)

You might not be used to depositing checks earned by the sweat of your pen (yet). That doesn't mean you can't start becoming financially savvy with your writing. One of the top tips for becoming financially empowered is to pay yourself first. How can...

Receiving Feedback With Grace

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Cynthia Morris)

Imagine holding a bouquet of balloons. And someone comes up to you and pops one with a pin. Then another. Then another. Pop! Slam! Bam! You're shaken, shocked and need to take a few deep breaths to recover from the impact. This is what it can be like...

Writers block, what's that?

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Christine Jones)

Copyright (c) 2007 Christine Jones I don't know the meaning of writer's block and why, because I'm not writing for the world, but for me and my passion for storytelling. What I write, I want to loan to the world to read, but when it comes down to it,...

Business Writing Tips For Professionals

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Sharif Khan)

Effective business writing skills can help you win that million dollar contract, earn a promotion, resolve a dispute, or generate a significant increase in new business leads. Poor business writing, on the other hand, can never be undone; it can caus...

Build Your Creative Dam To Complete Projects

(Wed Nov 21st, 2007, by Cynthia Morris)

Artists and writers are fed by a constant stream of curiosity. Our imaginations flow freely with ideas and connections, which allows for a rich river of creativity that can infuse our lives with joy. But what happens when this flood of ideas overwhel...