Writing Resources

3 Keys to Better Online Copywriting - Daegan Smith  So you want to be a better online copywriter, huh?  You may be good at writing –getting straight A’s for research reports and that sort of thing.  But online copywriting is different sort of animal.

Publishing and Promoting of Poetry anthologies and chapbooks - Rose DesRochers  So you have always dreamed of having your poetry published?  Why not self-publish it or go with a pod publisher?  Poetry is something perfect for self-publishing or pod publishing.  Now you are asking yourself how you get started.

Free eBook Publishing Guide – Part 2 – Features of the eBook market - David Viney  The Current State of the MarketIn my first article, I outlined the massive advantages to eBook publishing, particularly for the author!  Now you have become excited by that, it is time to inject a little realism!

A Good Book Cover Design is Key - Laura Hickey  Marketing your Book cover, Spine and Information.  Whether you've written your book or are just starting out, having an eye catching cover is a must.  Did you know that customers may be looking over your book for 10 seconds or less?

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?

Avoid Crafty Traps in Essay Writing - Linda Correli  Hidden pitfalls are on watch for your paper success in every paragraph of the essay you write.  They are notorious misprints, insidious misspellings and numerous stylistic, syntax and format errors.

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.

Are Writing Exercises Effective? - Lana Hampton  It was reported that the great American author Sinclair Lewis was once asked to give a lecture on writing to a group of college students:  "Looking out at this gathering," he said to the assembled students, "makes me want to know how many of you really and truly wish to become writers?

Consider Self Publishing in Ebook Format - John R  Today, more than every before authors are presented with publishing opportunities that have never existed before.  This is not to understate the hard work that authors have to go through to get recognition, write great books, and make a full time living from their passion of expression.

Freelance Writing on the Internet - Mridu Khullar  So, you’ve decided to take up a career in freelance writing.  You’ve hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor.  You’ve maybe even been published a couple of times.

Does Your Copywriting Trigger What Makes Your Visitors Buy? - Jeff Baas  You study your website stats and see the amount of traffic coming through.  Nice numbers.  But when you compare your traffic against your sales, what do you get?  A small fraction of 1%?

Writing Sites: Why You Might Like to Give Them a Try - Joy Cagil  Journalists are familiar with the panic of deadlines and novelists can identify with the horror of blank pages.  Then, what about the desperation of those who feel the urge to write and do not dare or do not know where to go?

A Guide to Creative Writing That Sells - Caterina Christakos  It's unbelievable that with all the creative writing courses out there, that no one teaches the necessity of researching your market before you set pen to paper.  Yes, we all want to be creative and let our imagination go.

5 Questions to ask before purchasing a book online - Anand Srinivasan  --> What is it you want to order?  Have a clear idea of what you want to order.  Do you want to browse through a category, or do you want to read a particular author or do you know the name of the book itself.

Screenplay Slug Lines - An Important Element Of Screenwriting - Lynne Pembroke  Over the years, I’ve found that new screenwriters frequently have confusions and misunderstandings on the proper way to write slug lines, also known as master scene headings.  This article covers the basics of writing industry accepted screenplay slug lines.