Writing Resources

The Crusades Of Writing - Tushar Jain  This article does not discuss what to write or how to write, but merely a favorite – why to write.  The world appears in its dissatisfactions.  Potential lies in the prospect that desires to change it, and prosperity lies in the chaotic chase that has already begun.

Copywriting Is Not One-Size-Fits-All - Karon Thackston  I was in shock.  Honestly, I shook my head when I read his email.  I meant no disrespect; I just couldn’t believe he really felt that way.  “Karon, I want you to write the sales letter for my site.

Screenwriting With Impact - Don Bledsoe  The screenplay you've pounded out on your trusty word processor is finished at last!  Before the reader even looks at the title of your script, it must pass the "rifle test.  " The rifle test tells a professional in seconds whether the script is professionally written or not.

Newsletter Editors Are Writers Too - Harriet Silkwood  I love to write.  I begin writing with kid-lit for my grand-kids, home made just for them.  I write for fun.  I have also written some rants and a few random thoughts.  I write nothing fancy, PC (punctuated correctly), or of novel length.

Who Says You Are Not A Writer? - Lynn Colwell  The other day, a client told me, “I’ve been talking to a lot of other aspiring writers and I can’t believe how unsupportive they are.  I had an editor interested in something I’d written and two other writers were unbelievably negative.

Deadlines Can Be A Writer's Best Friend - Bonnie Boots  I click the "send" button on my e-mail and my article is instantly transmitted to a magazine.  Minutes later, I have a reply from the editor.  It reads "Snappy writing and five days before deadline!

Write What You Know - Harriet Silkwood  We've heard the words, Write What You Know, but do we understand what they mean?  The words can be misleading and may discourage new writers from branching out to try new genres.  Do they mean we should only write about our experiences?

How To Find Writing Work - Niall Cinneide  Are you looking for new writing work?  It can be a challenge to build a career in any area, but it is often even harder to do so when you are in a smaller town.  Sure, there may be a huge market for talented freelancers in your area, but let’s face it, it is not New York where you can find countless job vacancies in your field of freelance writing.

I'm A Romance Novel Hero! - Ed Williams  Before we get started here, let me tell y’all that what you’re about to read is the absolute truth.  The absolute, unvarnished truth.  I swear it on every one of my Elvis and BTO CDs.

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.

How Anyone Who Knows How to Type Can Write an Article in 30 Minutes or Less - Rodney Boettger  It seems that one of the fastest growing recommendations flying around the net these days is about writing articles.  Of course as something starts to pick up momentum it brings forth a myriad of products, all wanting your hard earned cash.

Becoming A Ghostwriter - Lorraine Cote  Ghostwriting can be rewarding in two ways.  a) You get a chance to research and write about all types of topics that you wouldn't normally have a chance to learn about.  The old theory in writing "write what you know" doesn't apply to ghostwriting since your clients will dictate what topic you will write about.

How to Write Adverts that Forces People to Respond - Andy George  Think for a moment some day and consider the kind of advertising you see in your post box, on the TV, on your computer, on the radio, etc.  Then ask yourself this question, "Would I buy this or not?

How To Write A Research Paper - Fawad Imam  IntroductionWriting skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job.  Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically.

How the Writer Survives - Seth T Mullins  So it’s your dream to write novels?  Be a freelance writer and make a living off of your articles?  Or maybe you nurture an ambition to write and sell enough short fiction to put bread on the table, like those writers of the golden age of the pulps?