Writing Resources

Writing Great Articles? I’m No Expert, But..... - Steve Boulden  Just like most of you reading this article, I’m far from calling myself an expert author.  However, I have been out here a while, submitted quite a few articles, and have definitely learned a few hard lessons about getting my articles noticed.

What a C.I.A. Black Ops Officer Taught Me About Copywriting - Eric Graham  When I was in the Air Force, I had the opportunity to attend a very “special” training course taught by very “special” instructors.  One of my instructors was a former Navy S.  E.  A.

Article Writing Techniques - Irene Vasilas  As you know a well written article can do wonders for your exposure and traffic.  The article should contain good useful information.  It should be of interest to the reader.  A boring article could possibly brand your site as boring also.

Why You Don't Write Your Book - Suzanne Falter-Barns  In the ten years that I've taught people how to get on with their books and creative projects, I've noticed a phenomenon that I'll call "Author's Block.  " Would-be writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed to it.

Inside Elance: Thirteen Writers Explain Why Elance Works for Them - Shelley Wake  Browsing through the writing projects at Elance, one thing stands out.  It’s the “Recent Earnings” figures listed with each bidder’s name.  These aren’t fake figures – these figures show what real writers have been able to earn and they range from $1000 to $60,000.

Article Writing: 10 Reasons Why The Discipline Is Necessary For Any Internet Marketer - Mary Murtha  The hardest part about writing, is getting one’s self to actually start writing.  Most writers usually hate to write but love it when they have finished writing.  To be able to escape this process, what some writers do is procrastinate.

Ten Tips on Writing and Creativity - Emily Hanlon  1.  Don't think.  Creating a story or book has little to do with the intellect or language when we first begin.  Our best ideas will emerge as a spark or image.  Like dreams, they will make little sense.

Screenwriting Tips from a Screenplay Contest Judge - Gordy Hoffman  After cracking hundreds of screenplays sent into the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, the same problems in the execution of the story and script continue to emerge.  Here is a general overview of these persistent issues.

Top Ten Ways to Know your Book Concept will Sell--Before you Invest Time and Money - Judy Cullins  Make your book stand out from the crowd!  Test your book's significance, find your market before you write, and treat your book as part of your business.  1.  Test your book's significance.

9 Tips for Better Copywriting - Alex A. Kecskes  Avoid the wimpy verbs—is and be.  These “do-little” verbs only occupy space and state that something exists.  So don’t write, “There is one simple omission that can transform a sentence from boring to brilliant.

5 Business Essentials (Besides Great Copywriting) To Maximize Your Sales Success - Robert Boduch  Effective copywriting is one piece of the puzzle.  But you also need some basic business essentials.  Sure, great ad copy is a crucial component to marketing success, but it's not the be-all-and-end-all some people seem to think.

Guidelines For Reviewing Writing - The StoryMaster  Writing detailed reviews is time well spent.  Reviewing itself is a writing exercise.  At Writing.  Com, creating detailed feedback for a fellow writer is one of the best tools available for improving your own writing.

Custom Writing Services Market Overview - Serge Chepurko  In this article the author is going to carry out custom writing services market overview providing comprehensive survey of the market divided into the following categories:  market identification, market size, market segmentation, market growth speed, market customers, principles of operation, financial characteristics, regulations, and other categories.

Freelance Writing on the Internet - Mridu Khullar  So, you’ve decided to take up a career in freelance writing.  You’ve hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor.  You’ve maybe even been published a couple of times.

Five How To's For Those Who Dream Of Becoming A Writer - Constance Weygandt  I am often asked what it takes to become a writer or "How can I do what you do?  " The answer is not complicated.  Anyone can write.  Even if you were never a contestant for your eighth grade spelling bee, there is spell check.