Writing Resources

Writing Articles For Profit - Douglas Titchmarsh  Article writing has suddenly become very popular among online marketers lately.  A lot of people are taking advantage of this fact to make extra money.  So just how can writing articles make YOU extra money?

Travel Writer Jobs, What Are They And How To Find Them - Niall Cinneide  Travel writing jobs are few and far between.  Getting into this field is hard to do and requires a lot of training and experience.  But, there are many benefits to them.  There are many individuals who would love to get employment opportunities in this field.

Some FAQs for Aspiring Copywriters - Glenn Murray  I get an email at least once a week from aspiring copywriters seeking advice on how to get a foothold in the industry.  It's obviously a popular topic, so I thought I'd put some of the more common questions and answers on paper in the hopes that it might provide a bit of an insight.

How to Find and Hirer a Great Freelance Writer/Copywriter - Lynn Walford  Seek and Ye Shall Find?  Sometimes finding a good writer can be harder than finding a soul mate because writing and copywriting are subjective arts and if you are not a writer, you can not see the difference between a good writer and an excellent writer.

How To Read When You're Writing - Sophfronia Scott  Many writers say it:  "I don't read when I'm writing".  They think it will contaminate their voice, that whatever style they're reading will somehow seep into their work and it really won't be theirs.

How To Get A Job Writing Speeches - Niall Cinneide  Jobs in speech writing are amongst the most difficult to find, but are much sought after.  In many cases, the subjects that will deliver them will want to find expert advice on what to say, how to say it, and how to make themselves look good through it.

The War Of High Quality Writing Instruments – The Fountain Pen - Gray Rollins  High quality writing instruments have been around for centuries and continue to exist; from the first pencils in 1584, to the quill pen, to the reign of the fountain pen from 1925 to 1940.  These high quality and highly functional writing instruments were being made around the world in beautiful styles and with an elegance and class not previously seen in a writing instrument.

How To Make Real Money From Writing? - Linda Correli  The significance of writing skills is emphasized far and wide over and over again.  Writing skills are called mandatory, indispensable, crucial and drastic ability, a ticket to the thriving future of the person.

12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel - Ann Roscopf Allen  Whether you are fictionalizing historical events or making up your own story, attention to detail can determine whether your novel is credible to history buffs or if they’ll give it a pass.  Read about the general history of the locale where your story is set, so you have some context for your story.

Book Marketing and Book Promotion Using Book Signings - Scott Lorenz  As a book publicist I have a strong opinion about book tours.  Authors tend to think they are a great idea because they see Bill and Hillary Clinton, Rachael Ray, Howard Stern and other big names out on the circuit and think that’s the way to promote a book.

Engage Your Customer – Write About Benefits - Glenn Murray  Think quick.  In 10 seconds, can you list the 5 key benefits you offer your customers?  I bet you said “Yes”.  But are you sure you listed benefits?  If you’ll bear with me for another 10 seconds, I’d like to test out a theory on you.

7 Devistating Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Jason A. Martin  Writing engaging articles and energizing ad copy takes more than just typing out what you want to say.  By correcting these major mistakes, your copy will soar to newfound heights.  While there are many common mistakes made by copywriters, seven in particular are deadly.

The ONLY Thing You Need to Know About Writing Articles - Robert Plank  You don't need to be a great writer to write great articles, just be fast and entertaining.  There is only ONE SINGLE THING you need to know about article writing.  Tell a story.  Stories are easy to follow and interesting.

Five Secrets of Winning Book Proposals - Melissa A Rosati  Working in the publishing industry comes with a high expectation, especially from complete strangers.  After the causal ‘hello’ progresses to ‘what do you do,’ and my answer is ‘I am a publisher,’ the words, like fairy dust, work magic; and in the eyes of my conversation partner, I’m transformed into a glamorous Advice Goddess—would I mind reading this stranger’s book proposal?

How To Outgrow 'Write What You Know' - Jenna Glatzer  Every writer has heard it time and again, and it’s not without merit:  “Write what you know.  ”When I began freelancing, I was just out of college, so what did I write about?  College.