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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing tips for novice authors
- If you are reading this article then you probably have asked yourself at some point in your life, "Do I have what it takes to become an author?"I believe that successful authors, those who actually write and finish that novel, or book of poetry, or even that book of short stories, and see it all the way to publication, have certain characteristics.Characteristics of Authors1. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Characters in a romance novel
- Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to know who your characters will be. Minimally, you would want two major characters, the hero and the heroine. They will interact mostly with each other throughout the novel. How they interact with each other will determine the outcome of the story. Will they resist each other in the beginning of the story and by the end, fall in love? Or will the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sense of place
- What is Sense of Place? It's the image of a scene's environment evoked by the writing. The author becomes an artist; the book page is the canvas, sentences and phrasing are the brushes; words give color.This element of a story is something most readers look for. They want to feel as if they are in the scene. Sense of place is vital to fact and fiction.Some writers overuse adjectives ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Freelancing doesnt mean writing for free. does it?
- Writer's forums are bustling with debate over whether or not a writer should send something out for free. Some people feel that writing for free weakens the market for other writers, while some people feel that writing is an art that should be shared freely.I personally chose freelance writing as an actual calling. I aim to do something I absolutely love to do while getting paid for it. I s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Write your way to a better brain
- Boost Brain Power Through WritingHave you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to clarify it in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The self-indulgent writier
- A writer can never be self indulgent whether writing fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. If one writes only to please one's self, the likelihood of publication becomes remote. Editors and agents will become aware of such an author quickly and dismiss such writing with a brief rejection slip. Although self-gratification is always a part of one's writing, it should not be the most significant motive fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Important points of fiction
- Fiction manuscripts receive feedback that addresses and scores:· The theme of the book· Character development and depth· Plot and story line resolution· Pace and setting of the story· The effective use of dialog· The appropriateness of the tense and point of view· How compelling the book will b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing and self-examination
- Good writing requires self-examination. Why is one writing? What part of the writer will be shared with readers? Will it be only information or will it include the essence of the writer? This, then determines what will be written: poetry, essays, articles, short stories, novels, or any other genre of writing.A writer's work must share part of his or her being, or it is merely reporting. And...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trying too hard
- If you dread the thought of writing, if you fear your desk, and if you hate your computer, then you are trying too hard.If the thought of writing makes you feel guilty, makes your heartbeat quicker, and makes you sweat, then you are trying too hard. Your writing has become a burden that inhibits your creativity, your thinking, and your production. This, of course, leads to writer's block, t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creative problem-solving: following your stream of consciousness
- Having trouble finding a solution to a nagging problem? Try a well-known journaling technique called stream of consciousness--you may be surprised at the creative messages you receive from your inner self.Take the case of Shana, an online journaler who had a problematic relationship with a co-worker. When Shana allowed herself the "scary" experience of stream of consciousness jour...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write your way to a fortune
- We've all seen those ads that grab our attention and makes us want to pull out our credit cards and buy. Don't you wish you had that same power to persuade? but contrary to what you may have been told these skills can be learned So you're not a natural born writer so what! The first thing you need to ask yourself is who is my target audience and how many marketers are doing what i want to do? Comp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - English grammar ? seven outdated rules you can ignore
- No matter what your fifth-grade English teacher says, some grammar "rules" no longer apply. The style mavens of our day all agree that the ability to communicate clearly and concisely takes precedence over archaic grammar rules. Stop chewing your pencils and forget about these rules. Each rule is followed by a grammatically correct sentence.1. Never split an infinitive. I want t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should i keep writing?
- Writers are an insecure lot.It's easy to understand why. You screw up at work and your boss jumps on your case, quick to tell you exactly what you need to do if you want to keep your job stuffing dough into that pizza press. You screw up your writing ? well, ten weeks later you receive a polite, generic rejection letter in the mail that basically says: Thanks, but no thanks. There is no bos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Review of a classic: finneys invasion of the body snatchers
- To keep it simple and basic: Jack Finney's Invasion of The Body Snatchers succeeds first and foremost because it's a great story. If there was nothing else to be said about it, just that it's a great story, that should be more than enough to keep it on the bookshelves for the next generation to enjoy as much as the last.However, as with most of Finney's work, it's not just the story that ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is the single worst mistake most people make when writing classified ads?
- All sales begin with some form of advertising whether it's word of mouth or printed media or even electronic. To build sales, this advertising must be seen or heard by potential buyers. It must cause them to also react to the advertising in a positive some way. Your success or failure reverts back to the ad itself. Generally, you want your classified ad to do one of the following:...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who else wants to make $3546 by simply pressing a button!
- If you have been online for any length of time you have probably stumbled across many of the incredible claims of online marketing gurus making thousands of dollars just by sending out simple emails with the click of a button.If you are like me, you are intrigued and want to learn exactly how these gurus make more money with a few minutes work, then most people bring home after working for ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Write that down! compulsively collecting content for your writing
- Have you ever read someone else's writing and thought one of the following things:Where did he get such great stories? Why can't I think of examples like that? How does she always develop amazing illustrations?The answer is: content.In writing, content is KING. (Duh, right?) But every book, article, report, manual, sermon, speech, poem, even bathroom stall graffiti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing internal newsletters: how to build your network and your reputation
- To help build your profile and reputation within a large company create or contribute to, an internal newsletter. Your company collegues are an excellent network for you - lift your internal reputation by writing an internal newsletter that people will read. This article is full of tips to help you get started.Write for the company newsletter. Offer to provide articles or updates for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you know how to write english for global audiences?
- When you write for international audiences, mainly directly in English, you will need to develop an audience profile. In particular, you will have to show consistency and clarity in style/expression and you will have to be culturally sensitive. Both choices will make your documents easier to understand and translate and therefore, will decrease the cost of the localization project.Some of m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you write a book?
- One morning, you open your inbox and find several e-mails that will boost your business. There is an invitation to speak at a local group comprised of your best prospects. Several emails have arrived from people who've "heard of you" and inquire about your services.There is a message from a potential joint venture partner who has invited you to be a guest on a teleconference that will reach...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to publish a book: key differences between publishing and self publishing
- For many authors just starting out, it can be a confusing and overwhelming decision whether to self publish a book or to seek out a traditional publishing house. It is important to know that the decision you make can have a huge impact on the success, or the failure, of your book. There are many factors to consider, and the right decision is going to be different for every author and for every boo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What nationally published columnist, cindy laferle has to say about writing & journalism
- Today Norm Goldman, Editor of sketchandtravel and bookpleasures is honored to have as a guest, the nationally published newspaper columnist and author, Cindy LaFerle. Cindy recently published a book entitled, Writing Home, a collection of essays focusing on home, family and motherhood.Cindy was at one time editor of a national travel magazine, the Innsider that focused on country inns, B&Bs...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The struggle
- Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a struggle to sit before the computer and produce-produce words that are appropriate, produce sentences that are logical, produce paragraphs that are focused, and produce a page that is relevant to the project-whether it is a poem, a short story, an article, an essay, or part of a novel.Once the determination is made to sit and produce...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Freelance or staff
- There is no doubt that a staff writer enjoys advantages not availed by the freelancer. However, there are benefits available to the freelancer that a staff writer can never expect.A staffer must produce and on a daily basis because of frequent, even daily, deadlines. As a result the staffer learns several things: how to organize time, how to write under pressure, how to write quickly, how t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The demon fear
- You have a great idea for a poem, a story, an essay, an article, a book, or a novel, but you hesitate to write it. Why?Fear is the key to a writer's procrastination, hesitation, and dawdling. It is the obstacle to production and success. So, what can a writer do about it?1. A writer can face it head on and admit it. Once admitted, it can be dealt with it. Of course, writers are fearf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Talent or toil
- As in all endeavors, toil is necessary to succeed and more so in writing. Work or its habit is the mother of talent. A writer must labor over his craft until it becomes strength, and the only way the writer can develop this efficacy is by working at it, sitting at one's desk or computer and writing.Like any work, this requires the expenditure of time-time spent writing, time spent thinking,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing requires self-control
- The only way to become a writer is to write. That requires a great deal of self-control and dedication, not only writing when the urge is upon you, but even when it is not. That requires seeing the words flow onto the blank page or screen.Force yourself to sit at your desk or in front of your computer screen and write something, anything until the ideas begin to flow, and flow they will. Yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 effective web writing tips
- Writing for the web is very different from writing for the print medium. Writing for the web requires some special abilities. Mastering these abilities is crucial to establish yourself as a well known author or content writer in this challenging medium.Here are a few key tips to make you an expert in writing for the web.Make your document scan ablePeople scan a web page rather...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When getting stuck goes amuck
- Many of us have always wanted to write. We have all gotten writer's block. What happens when we are stuck? Can we go to a doctor for having writer's block? Are there any "writing doctors" that prescribe medication to overcome what to write about or how to stress our premise?Having writer's block is normal and can occur in many different fashions:* Having a lack of focus (Lacking a cl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing is a discipline
- If a writer considers writing to be a task, he/she is doomed to failure. Since it cannot be a task, then what is it? It is a discipline. What does that mean?A discipline means development, and that means preparation. So a writer must prepare to be a writer and that means study, study of the English language-its words, its structure, its syntax, and its style. That is the groundwork that a w...