Writing Resources

How to Write a Resume That Stands Out From The Crowd - Rumki Sen  Today’s job market is competitive.  Many companies receive hundreds of resumes a year, making it difficult for yours to stand out from the crowd.  However, that should not keep you from getting interviews.

Self-Publish Your Book With National Distribution - Daphne Succes  Many writers struggle with constant rejection from the publishing world.  A rejection, though a part of the industry, is difficult for writers at any stage in their career.  You pour your heart and soul into a book, along with hours of work, only to hear a publisher indicate that it isn’t what they are looking for at this particular time.

Mystery Writing: Incorporating Various Non-Legal Professions: - Mary Arnold  The mysteries of the "Golden Age" featured amateur detectives who became embroiled in solving crimes accidentally, meaning they just happened to be 'on the spot' at the time the crime occurred.  In modern mystery novels, however, there seems to be a trend towards making the protagonist/amateur detective become involved with the mystery through his or her profession or hobby.

Online Bookstores Expand Choices - Chris Robertson  There are few experiences in life that match curling up with a good book and losing yourself in the lives of the characters, the exotic settings, and the twists and turns of a compelling plot.  Reading continues to be one of the great joys in my life, and I so appreciate the effort that authors put into crafting their work.

How To Select a Great Topic For Your Book or Ebook Part 2 of 5 - Aaron Morganstern  There are groups of people who are willing to buy nonfiction ebooks:  hobbyists.  At any given time, these people are looking for ways to spend their money on their hobbies.  Their passion is your financial gain.

SEO Article Writing 101 - Marsha Maung  SEO writing is very different from content writing, article writing, story writing and news writing.  When I first realized my innate talent for writing stuff and putting thoughts into words, I was still reading Mills and Boons, and it was during this time that my romance storybooks were confiscated by my classroom teacher because I was reading in class.

Why Do I Write – A Masochists Dream - Marie Pacha  My website administrator has given me an assignment.  I am to write an article and explain why it is that I write.  That sounded so simple until I sat staring at this blank expanse of white.

Christian comic books or just another Niche - Gideon Olade  Christian comic book, auto racing, skateboarding, soccer, math or “clothed female superheroes” can all be considered a comic book niche.  I call them a comic book niche because these comic books would be made to appeal to or meet the needs to a certain group of people.

16 Golden Rules Of Master Copywriting - Christos Varsamis  You could spend thousands of dollars on advertisement and have extremely low or no results in sales because of your poor-planned copy.  You shouldn’t be amazed by the fact that huge corporations all over the world do that mistake and waste millions of dollars on false advertisement campaigns.

How to Find a Publisher for Your First Book - Gary R. Hess  Finding a publisher can be very strenuous.  In fact, it may even be harder than actually writing the book itself.  There are three things to remember when finding a publisher for your book:

Writing for the Web--Steps to Getting a Job Writing Content - Kathy L. Will  Web writing is a good gig.  I make $30 an hour writing at home.  And although I sometimes wish my only companion during the workday were not run on electricity, I like my job.  I wake up most mornings excited about what I am doing.

How Can You Find Freelance Writing Jobs? - Niall Cinneide  Do you think that there is a big sign that reads, “Freelance Writing Jobs, Apply Within”?  There just is not.  In fact, you may have a hard time finding writing jobs of any type advertised in any employment magazine or newspaper either.

Writing Effectively: A Two-Part Guide, Part 1 - Jan Kovarik  Everything we do involves communication—written, verbal, and nonverbal.  Today, due to the Internet and the World Wide Web, written communication is emerging as the primary format.  Writing effectively is now an essential skill.

Successful Audio Book Narration - Scott Perreault  It sounds easy, just open the book and read.  You ever listen to a book on tape?  Often a recognizable actor is the voice.  Sounds like a winner, lets have Dustin Hoffman read us a story.

Writer’s Tool: A Treasure Chest - Nikola Marshall  While taking a creative writing course in college, my instructor introduced me to an invaluable tool—a Writer’s Treasure Chest.  This tool is easy and fun to make and will come in handy time and again throughout your writing life.