Writing Resources

A Publisher Wants My Book! Now What? - Shalla de Guzman  SHALLA CHATS with author Michele Scott “A Publisher wants my Book!  Now what?  ” First off, who’s Michele?  Michele Scott writes two new mystery series coming soon to your local book stores, the Wine Lover’s and the Quarter Horse Mystery Series.

What Maks Fiction Special - Rebecca Guevara  I was in a brisk discussion about whether a woman ‘would’ or ‘would not’ leave her wayward husband when a man interrupted and said, “But he’s not real!  It’s fiction!  ” It was time to end the talk before I began my ten minute soliloquy that would have sent everyone in the kitchen for one too many drinks before going home.

How to write a press release - Martin Bailey  A well structured press release in an excellent way of receiving free publicity for very little effort and cost.  It is simply the process of writing a newsworthy story about your company, products or services in a reasonably standard format, and then distributing it in the correct way to relevant media contacts.

How Do You Write Poetry? - Anthony Keith Whitehead  The very short answer is:  don't write at all unless you have to.  The short answer is:  in numerous different ways.  A somewhat longer answer is:  find the way that best suits you - that comes only from experience.

Writing for Teen Magazines - Mridu Khullar  I would look at the magazines my teenage neighbor and her friends stashed away in their cupboards and think, “Heck, I could do that!  ” So one day, while she was away at school, I broke into her room and “borrowed” the magazines.

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.

Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing - Katie Smith  If you have a website, then you have probably been bombarded by people telling you that writing articles is the key to successful marketing.  However, unless you are a professional writer, article writing probably seems as unachievable as obtaining that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Copywriting Secrets Of India's Mystics - Dave Alston  Hi everyone,Been ruminating on this one for a little while now but it’s probably one of the most profound discoveries of my life.  It all began with a little book about music and it’s had such a deep influence on my copywriting and small business, indeed my whole outlook on life, I'd like to share it with you all now.

How To Write Great Movie Reviews For Your Entertainment Website - Tamika Johnson  If you have an entertainment website then you’re always looking for fresh, new, fun and interesting material to keep your readers coming back for more.  Movie reviews are a great way to do that.

Your Writers Voice is Inside You - Harriet Silkwood  You literally must pour yourself into your writing.  That isn't as much a cliche as you may have thought.  Why do you write?  I write to change my world by revising it and giving it a happy ending.

Writing For The Web - Jeff Hendrickson  Writing is a specialized skill.  Although almost anyone can string together sentences, it takes a certain level of training and experience to be able to make those strung--together sentences readable and interesting.

Writing From An Amateur Perspective - Jeff Hargarten  So, you want to be a writer?  You probably have some background in writing, perhaps did well in school with the subject, or have simply always liked the idea of writing for fun and even for profit.

A "Plan 9" Book? - Ed Williams  Sometimes, when you do a little writing like I do, you get tipped off as to what upcoming books and authors are really gonna be hot.  And folks, I’ve got a book title and an author’s name for y’all that I think may be the hottest of this entire year.

The Gifts of Being a Writing Parent - Dawn Colclasure  You have a deadline.  Your work is due within hours, your contact keeps giving you the runaround and your e-mail account suddenly crashes.  You’re ready to dive out the window of a highrise because you’re this close to losing your next paycheck.

Copywriting for Sales - Understand Your Audience's Need - George Dodge  Regardless of what you're selling, marketing or promoting, you have to have a good understanding of your audience before you can create effective copywriting.  Without knowing who you're writing for and what they hope to get from the copy you create, your copy might not achieve the desired effect.