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Write Articles And Captivate Your Readers
Published on Sunday, November 8, 2009 by Essays To get your name out there, write articles and allow them to be freely reproduced (with a resource box pointing back to you.) A well-written article can: - help build your profile - draw traffic to your site, and - help build a database of clients through associated e-courses or newsletter. How do you write the article? You can come up with the content - How do yo... Read More »
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From Writer To Author – A Self Publishe...
Published on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Essays As a newly self published author, I am amazed by how many people have told me that they have a novel or idea for a book that they always wanted to have published. I usually tell these aspiring writers that it can happen and, if they are willing to listen, I tell them my story about how I self published my book. I have always enjoyed writing, mostly for my own enjoymen... Read More »
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Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by Essays There’s a rumor out there in the publishing world that an editor won’t even look at the work of a new writer. It might be true for certain types of writing, but after interviewing hundreds of editors, I’ve found that most are more open to new writers than you might think. And there are a few major benefits to being a new writer too. So before you sp... Read More »
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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #3
Published on Monday, February 16, 2009 by Essays You must be prepared to work always without applause. - Ernest Hemingway Much of the wisdom available from established authors may be surprising in it’s honesty and straightforward nature. The reason this is likely true is the authors in question have had enough success that there is no need to candy coat the truths they have discovered in their experience. Thi... Read More »
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Who’s Speaking: Choosing A NarratorR...
Published on Sunday, September 28, 2008 by Essays Have you given much thought to the voice of your narrator? Perhaps you assumed the narrator in your novel should remain neutral. Many writers believe that the narrator should have little in the way of identity and the use of a narrator is essentially a necessary means of moving the story from one scene to the next. It may come as a surprise to learn that your narrato... Read More »
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What Does Stories Like Conduct In Question Ha...
Published on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by Essays WHY WE LOVE STORIES Tell me a story! Just one more story! Okay, here’s one for you about a forty-six year old lawyer. Harry’s stuck in the backroom of a creaky, old law firm and under his senior partner’s thumb. Life is going nowhere and his chances of making real money are fading fast. His wife plans to leave him because, she claims, they are &ls... Read More »
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Evaluating Your Own Work
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 by Essays EVALUATING YOUR OWN WORK By Derek Rydall Founder, ScriptwriterCentral.com “Words strain, Crack and sometimes break, under the burden, Under the tension, slip, slide, perish, Decay with imprecision, will not stay in place, Will not stay still.” -- T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets WRITING IS REWRITING As a writer, you may use other script consultants to critique ... Read More »
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Thesaurus: Word Roulette
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 by Essays There is some beautiful literary styles that thrive on the repeated use of words and phrases. The language is poetic and beautiful. This, however, is not an article that encourages the use of repeated words. Unless you are writing in a style that demands the use of repetition it may be in your best interest to read through your text and determine if a word or phrase ... Read More »
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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #2
Published on Sunday, May 11, 2008 by Essays The most valuable of talents is never using two words when one will do. - Thomas Jefferson There are many books that provide tips and guidance for publishing success. This series of articles takes you directly to a trusted source of wisdom &ndash established authors. The hope is the experiences they have encountered will assist you in your writing objectives. On Edi... Read More »
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Short Story Ideas – How To Have Them
Published on Friday, April 11, 2008 by Essays Hopefully, when you want short story ideas, you don't sit there waiting for inspiration. It's better to write anything, and do it right now. English writer Graham Green attributes much of his success to a simple habit: He forced himself to write at least 500 words daily, whether he felt like it or not. Perhaps creative inspiration can strike at any time, but it strike... Read More »

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