Writing Resources

Basic Writing Tips – Some Controversial, All Correct - David Clapham  As a previous article (“Making Better Word Choices – 4 Examples”) explained, writers can take steps to prevent simple, and common, errors from degrading their writing.  Five areas of writing that cause authors problems are discussed in this article.

Book Review: The Sound of Paper - Catherine Franz  She splits her year between New York City and Arizona.  Ihave been a fan since her first book and especially enjoyed"The Artist Way.  " I like to believe that I was one of thefirst to devour it page by page, exercise by exercise.

The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Children's Books - Caterina Christakos  Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get their ideas?  The answer may surprise you.  Most children's books are based on the same exact story - good versus evil.

Five Keys To Leaner and Meaner Copywriting - Robert Warren  Grab 'em and don't lose 'em.  Every marketer knows that one.  Human beings have very short attention spans, so you can't afford to waste your prospect's time - give them the good stuff and then let them go as soon as you can.

How To Select a Great Topic For Your Book or Ebook Part 4 of 5 - Aaron Morganstern  For part four of this discussion, we'll be taking a look at some specific topics you may wish to explore.  ..  Looking youngPerhaps sixteen year old girls don't want to look younger, but from that point on, and for most of the population in Western society, looking young is a common desire.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Your Memoir - Sophfronia Scott  I've learned that when a person starts thinking about telling their life story, they tend to overthink it.  They get caught up in worrying about things such as what others will think and who would publish it.

7 Keys to Writing a Children’s Book that Sells Like Hotcakes - Caterina Christakos  There are seven fundamental reasons that some books succeed and others collect dust on the author’s bookshelf.  These seven keys to success as an author are simple, obvious even, and yet in the midst of our writing many of us forget them.

How To Write A Mini-Course - F. Terrence Markle  Do you use mini-courses in your online marketing?  If not then maybe you should!  Mini-courses are an important part of Internet marketing.  A mini-course is a tool that enables you to provide valuable content to your subscribers and promote your own or affiliate products at the same time.

How to Write Your Own Baby Shower Verses - Criss White  A poem or verse is a literary composition used to express emotions or ideas using literary techniques like rhyme and metaphor.  Although there are no set rules for creating poetry, these tips will help you create your own baby shower verses:

The Da Vinci Code, The Best Selling Novel - Cameron Trant  One of the best selling novels since hundreds of years is Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code which has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world.  One of the best selling novels since hundreds of years is Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code which has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world.

What Employers Look For In A Freelance Writer - Amber McNaught  Freelance writing is as much about selling yourself as it is about writing.  With this in mind, we asked some of the employers who use our site, and others like it, just what it is that they look for in a freelance writer.

Words To Avoid Using In Copywriting And Advertising - Ray L. Edwards  I could still recall the days of writing telegrams.  That was before the fax machine, internet and email.  Writing a telegram meant economy of words and so obvious verbs and needless adjectives had to be omitted.

Think You Can't Write Articles? Think Again! - Susane B. Myers  Writing articles and putting them out on the web for everyone to see can be a little intimidating though at first, especially if you don’t consider yourself a writer.  Remember that you have a lot of knowledge in your area of expertise that your readers are looking for, so just start sharing that knowledge in articles.

How You Can Improve Your Songwriting Skill - Mantius Cazaubon  Are you a beginning songwriter who strives towards writing songs that become hits?  Do you need to know how you can improve your songwriting skill?  It's not too complicated.  Don't try to re-invent the wheel.

Why Should I Bother With Optimised Online Copywriting? - Jackie Grifiths  It's no good having a creative, individual website with brilliant, informative copy if customers can't find you on the internet.  On the other hand, it's also detrimental if you have a website that can be easily found (has a high ranking) but people become bored and alienated reading it.