Writing Articles (Sorted by date)

Take My Publisher, Please!

An actual phone conversation I had earlier today....“Hello, is this Ed?”“Uh, yes it is.”“Ed Williams, the writer guy?”“Uh, yeah, Ed Williams the writer guy.”“How are you?
Ed WilliamsFebruary 16, 2005

Writing in the Shower (or Wherever You May Be)

I just glanced at the clock. 7:35 am. That leaves me ten, maybe fifteen minutes to write before it's time for me to head for my day job. What can I possibly accomplish in so little time? A lot, as it turns out.
Mary Anne HahnFebruary 14, 2005

Are You Achieving Your Writing Goals?

At the start of this new year, like at the start of every other new year, I came across dozens of articles about the importance of setting achievable goals, challenging myself to do new things and fixing measurable standards and working towards...
Mridu KhullarFebruary 13, 2005

Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes

I've spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers about how they choose a freelancer for a job. Whether they were reviewing job applications or considering project bids, they all had one thing in common.
Shelley WakeFebruary 12, 2005

5 Dynamite Ways to Generate Ideas for Parenting Articles

The key to selling reprints to parenting publications is the creation of dynamite ideas followed through with professional writing. Here, I’m focusing only on finding those lucrative topics.Most topics in regional parenting publications are...
Terri PilcherFebruary 09, 2005

Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans – which is best for me?

Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans – which is best for me?You have gotten all the grants and scholarships you can, but you still need money for your education. It’s time to look at loans.
Vanessa McHooleyFebruary 09, 2005

You Can Get On The Oprah Show Before 2011!

Oprah has extended her contract until 2011, that means you can still get on her show. You have to know how to get on the show. You also need to know how to make the most of it while you are there!
Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C.February 09, 2005

Quick Proof Reading Can Lead to a Costly Mistake

If you know of anyone writing that likes to hear others experiences from authors, please share this and include the byline.One Isn't Enough When it Comes to Proof Reading Your WorkHere's a story of an author who had to learn the hard way...
Laura HickeyFebruary 08, 2005

A "Plan 9" Book?

Sometimes, when you do a little writing like I do, you get tipped off as to what upcoming books and authors are really gonna be hot. And folks, I’ve got a book title and an author’s name for y’all that I think may be the hottest of...
Ed WilliamsFebruary 08, 2005

Basic Writing Tips – Some Controversial, All Correct

As a previous article (“Making Better Word Choices – 4 Examples”) explained, writers can take steps to prevent simple, and common, errors from degrading their writing.
David ClaphamFebruary 08, 2005