Writing Articles (Sorted by date)

The Lost Art of Hand Writing

For a couple of years now I have used a computer for everything from writing articles, to communicate, to playing games and to printing addresses onto envelopes.
Ieuan DolbyApril 03, 2005

Understanding The First Rule Of Writing—Before You Start The Great Bestselling Book

Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are not followed. Even mixing and matching systems to favor one’s own position can cause a great deal of consternation.
Marvin D. CloudApril 01, 2005

How To Write Great Movie Reviews For Your Entertainment Website

If you have an entertainment website then you’re always looking for fresh, new, fun and interesting material to keep your readers coming back for more. Movie reviews are a great way to do that.
Tamika JohnsonMarch 31, 2005

Combating Writer's Depression

Depression is something every writer I've known faces. When you sit at your desk staring at the blank page you think of a million things, hardly any of which belong to the story your're trying to write. Did I pay the gas bill?
C.M. TorrensMarch 31, 2005

Financial Aid Options

Before entering college, you may find yourself pondering exactly how you will be able to pay for college. Many public colleges and universities cost thousands of dollars, while private colleges and universities can cost $10,000, $20,000, $30,000, or...
Vanessa McHooleyMarch 29, 2005

A First Time Author's Publicity Kit Materials

If you're a new author that has been requested to send publicist materials, you may feel left in the dark on what to send. Here's a list of the usual items.1. Author BioThis is no place for modesty.
Laura HickeyMarch 29, 2005

Writer's Voice: Five Places to Find Meaning

Have you seen my voice? Odd question, I know. Voice is associated with sound not sight. Still, I’ve been looking for it everywhere: writer’s retreats, a bedroom converted into a chic writing studio, the refrigerator, which is filled with...
Melissa A RosatiMarch 27, 2005

Article Submitting: How To Study A Publisher’s Website

There are many websites that will host your articles on the Internet. Some small, some large, some with guidelines, some without, some support streams of topics, some have a limited focus, some charge a fee and some are free.
Catherine FranzMarch 25, 2005

Eight Ways To Write Better Instantly

Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer, happily, is “yes.”While researching a book on famous speeches and essays, I found eight easily correctable mistakes writers often make.
Rix QuinnMarch 24, 2005

Why I Write Horror

These are some of the snapshots I carry with me:My father coming up to visit me after first being diagnosed with leukemia. The visit was a surprise, and he brought a new computer with him.
David SilvaMarch 24, 2005