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Writing Sites: Why You Might Like to Give Them a Try |
| 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? This is where the online... |
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How Publishers Use Reader Reports to Make Contract Offers |
| Congratulations! Youve cleared the first hurdle in commercial publishing. Whether through an agent or your own submission, the editor is interested in your book proposal (a package that included your proposal, one or two sample chapters, and your bi... |
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Finding Creativity and Imagery |
| There was an idea and discussion I had with Cyndi, my wife, which seemed to stick. She told me that in order to be creative, I must think creative. Find associations to people, places, and things that are out of the loop of being normal. You see, Iv... |
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How To Structure Your Article To Get Published |
| Writing articles is one of the best ways to promote your service or product since it establishes you as an expert in the field and you can get hundreds, if not thousands of links back to your website. But not all articles are created equal. In order... |
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Short Story Ideas - How To Have Them |
| 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... |
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Rambling Thoughts on Trusting Our Readers |
| I've been thinking lately of trust. All of us presumably join a writer's group to mingle with other writers and share thoughts on our work. We want to read and be read. We want to share our excitement when a piece is picked up and published, no matt... |
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Reading the Lines |
| Early cave woman wasn't content with her cave man's rendition of "home" -- dark, blank walls that provided no ambience whatsoever. So, one day, when he grunted, she grunted back and soon there were linear drawings adorning their cave. These sketches... |
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Lost That Writing Contest? Take Advantage Of It. |
| I submitted the best story Ive ever written to a contest, but it didnt even win an honorable mention! I guess Im not as good a writer as I thought I was, I might as well quit right now. The hurt of rejection goes deep into the heart of any writer, b... |
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Getting Read, Reviewed and Rated - Are You Ready? |
| Youve decided to join a writing workshop to show your work and hone your skills. Right? Youve read in the ads that, members read and give constructive reviews. You want to be read! Did you quit reading before the end of the sentence? Did you miss th... |
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Writing Copy for Online Auctions |
| The phrase writing copy comes from the advertising world, and it means a type of writing used to sell anything, from ideas to goods or services. Copy writing is both an art and a science. You are trying to persuade as many people as possible to bid... |
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Putting The Critics In Their Place |
| I once read that if you were a writer, it wasn't enough to just write. "You must publish what you write" was the given advice. I believe that's true and it's great advice. But when you do that, you have to know at least three things are going to hap... |
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Read With Skill and Comprehension |
| Learning to write depends largely on how well youve learned to read. When readers read a story, they bring along their own experiences and understanding. The author tries to guide the responses, but inevitably each reader will perceive it in their o... |
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10 Habits of Frequently Published Wrters p1 |
| Are you ready to sign off on your first project or publish more of what you have already written? Have you been wondering who will publish your work? The publishing industry is changing in the new millennium and doesnt appear ready to stop changing.... |
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Honest Reviews are Critical |
| All serious writers find it necessary to have someone read their draft and offer useful comments. Each honest, critical reviewer has a hand in helping a writer turn his draft into a piece of literary excellence. You may even see your name listed in... |
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How to Plan your Day |
| Sometimes you feel like you are ready to overcome everything, you can manage any strain and solve the most difficult problems. But this state continues for a very short period of time. After a while you get short of breath and feel exhausted, ready... |
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The Difference Between a Copy Editor and a Story Editor |
| It is often said that if they had to choose, many novelists would prefer to have the developmental (or content) editing completed on their manuscripts versus the copy editing. Why? Because if the story is good, people will overlook a missing comma.... |
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Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In D |
| The different sounds that the letter"d" takes at the end of a verb in the past tense An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article. The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of... |
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Freelance Writing for Newspapers |
| No matter how many times I see my writing published, it never stops being the best adrenaline rush ever. Yesterday one of my articles appeared in a national newspaper. No big deal, really: I mean, I am a freelance journalist, so you'd think I'd be u... |
