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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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25 Ways To Fail As A Freelance Writer
Published on Monday, April 7, 2008 by Essays 1. Don’t set yourself a writing routine or stick to it. 2. Always make sure that doing your writing is at the bottom of your list of priorities, and even when you are writing, if something else you have to do that day springs to mind, then go and do that instead. 3. If one of your friends comes round to invite you out for coffee, just go, no matter how busy... Read More »
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Horror Movie Screenplays – 10 Steps To ...
Published on Monday, March 31, 2008 by Essays A horror movie has certain rules. If you break too many the audience will be disappointed. This is a very short, no fluff, blueprint of how to write a horror script. 1. The Hook. Start with a bang. Step right into a suspense scene. ("Scream" opens with a terrifying sequence with Drew Barrymore on the phone with a killer) 2. The Flaw. Introduce your hero. Give hi... Read More »
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The Start Of Belt Notching
Published on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Essays When the verdict was read my client smiled broadly and rapidly turned toward me and shook my hand vigorously and patted my shoulder at the same time. His quickness of movement surprised me and as I stared into his smiling eyes and I saw no relief, only gladness. He again reacted when he saw my look and darted his eyes upward as if to thank the ceiling. He brought his ... Read More »
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The Dirty Little Writing Secret Everyone Hate...
Published on Sunday, February 24, 2008 by Essays Many struggling writers come to me asking what they can do to improve their writing. They continually face problems with sentence and paragraph structure as well as surface errors such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. They know the basic rules of English and can often be very effective helping other writers revise their work but somehow manage to overlook the er... Read More »
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Practically Perfect Proofreading And Other Ed...
Published on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 by Essays One of the difficulties a writer faces is reviewing their work in an attempt to locate all errors. There are generally two forces that work against a writer who attempts to ensure their work is error-free. 1. Being too close to the work you have difficulty concentrating on the writing. 2. You know what you want to say so it is possible you read over mistakes simply ... Read More »
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How To Be Your Own Editor
Published on Monday, February 18, 2008 by Essays There is a stigma associated with writers turning to editors for assistance with their work. Some people see outside editing as an unfair advantage, a form of literary cheating. Writers are expected to be able to objectively evaluate their own work. Interestingly, this is exactly the opposite of what one finds in other professions. Witness the famous phrase, " A d... Read More »

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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #2

25 Ways To Fail As A Freelance Writer

Horror Movie Screenplays – 10 Steps To ...

The Start Of Belt Notching

The Dirty Little Writing Secret Everyone Hate...

Practically Perfect Proofreading And Other Ed...

How To Be Your Own Editor