Writing Resources

Professional Writers Dance Between Passionate and Impersonal - Bonnie Boots  People that love to write often feel being paid for publication is the benchmark of a “real” writer.  So they read all the books on writing and dutifully send off queries, filled with hope and fear that one will be accepted:

The Devil is in the Details: The Heavenly Benefits of Specificity in Writing - Linda Abraham  You can argue about the devil, but certainly the substance, distinctiveness, and success of your essays depends on the details.  Many applicants tend to bury their uniqueness and success under vague assertions.

Book Proposals 101.: What Publishers Want - Sophfronia Scott  Lots of writers like to talk about writing books.  You hear very few talking about writing book proposals.  Maybe that's why it's easy to forget that a strong book proposal is the first step to getting a great deal for your non-fiction book.

All About Freelance Writing - Nell Taliercio  Do you love to write?  Do you have a knack for making words come alive on a page?  You may want to consider freelance writing as a way to make a good living from home.  Freelance writers write anything from newspaper columns to web content and even ebooks.

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.

The Facts of a Writer's Life - Mridu Khullar  So, you dream of becoming a famous writer?  You want to get that article on paper as soon as possible and see it published.  You've got great ideas for a book that you'll be starting any day now.

Write For Yourself First - Roy E. Klienwachter  It would be very selfless or noble of me to tell you that I have created my web site only to help you and the rest of humanity.  The reason for me spending so much time and energy into my writing and this site is selfish.

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.

Effective Networking For Writers - Sophfronia Scott  'Tis the season for conferences and seminars!  Many of my friends have all been conference-hopping in recent weeks and we've been discussing how fruitful these gatherings can be when you can make great and lasting contacts.

The Wrong Time To Write A Press Release - Angie Dixon  Is there ever a wrong time to try to get free publicity for your company, product, or service?  Oh, yeah.  The "wrong" time isn't just about bad days of the week, like Monday morning, or bad times of the year, like Christmas Eve.

Why Book Writers Need A Running Mate - Marvin D. Cloud  By far, I have found that the lack of discipline is the biggest hindrance for most people, when it comes to writing a book of any kind.  Although I urge you as a would-be writer to develop a theme because once you are clear on "why" you want to write a book, your motivational level will shift into a higher gear, I also urge you to get an accountability partner.

Six Tips for Submitting Fiction - Amber McNaught  You can learn a lot about what it takes to place a story in an ezine by starting up one of your own.  Last month we started work on a new ezine for writers, which we intended to use to publish high-quality, contemporary fiction, from writers all over the world.

How to Write an Ebook - Zaak OConan  The hardest part of writing is the first sentence.  When you look at the whole project, it seems like an impossible task.  That's why you have to break it down into manageable tasks.  Think of climbing a mountain.

Defy the Myths, Get Your Book Written--Fast! - Part 2 - Judy Cullins  Why don't you write a book?  Most people complain it takes too long.  They are too busy.  One professional coach said she was not a natural writer.  An entrepreneur feared it wouldn't sell, or it would be too much effort.

Ovecoming Writer's Block - Zaak O'Conan  What is writer's block?  Well, I just can't think of a single darn thing to say.  Oh well, I'm outta here!  Sound familiar?  No!  Oh, get real!  We've all experienced this phenomenon when we absolutely have to write something, particularly on deadline.