Writing Articles (Sorted by date)

Ovecoming Writer's Block

What is writer's block? Well, I just can't think of a single darn thing to say. Oh well, I'm outta here! Sound familiar? No! Oh, get real!
Zaak O'ConanAugust 25, 2005

Steps to Publishing Success

Even if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate "in," this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience.
Zaak O'ConanAugust 25, 2005

Finding a Literary Agent

I touched on this briefly in one of my other articles but it’s something that deserves a little more attention. Whether you are a first-time writer or one that has been published previously, the question of getting an agent always comes up.
Kenneth R. EatonAugust 25, 2005

Tackling a Writing Assignment: How To Get Started

Writing assignments are often considered the worst possible class or course assignment. There's nothing worse than sitting down in front of a computer, with a blank screen in front of you. Where do you start?
Jan KovarikAugust 23, 2005

How Do You Write Poetry?

The very short answer is: don't write at all unless you have to. The short answer is: in numerous different ways. A somewhat longer answer is: find the way that best suits you - that comes only from experience.
Anthony Keith WhiteheadAugust 22, 2005

Ghostwriting - It's Not Only For Books

Utilizing a Ghostwriter for eBook product creation is a quick and easy way to churn out product after product.BUT, ghostwriting is not just for ebooks!Do you currently have a website and do you already market products?If you do you are in luck.
Lorette LyttleAugust 20, 2005

Your First Step To A Digital Publishing Empire

The hardest part of writing is the first sentence. When you look at the whole project, it seems like an impossible task. That's why you have to break it down into manageable tasks. Think of climbing a mountain.
Markku SaastamoinenAugust 19, 2005

7 Vital Book Promotion Tips

As a literary publicist I often am asked about publicity tips, tricks, and the magic behind my work. It’s not magic. All you need to know are the basics and from there you will be able to create an effective book promotion.
Lea TolandAugust 19, 2005

Top 10 Common English Goofs by Web Authors

In reviewing and browsing web sites over the years, I have compiled a list of the most common misuses of English by web authors. Here they are in Letterman (reverse) order.10.
Kempton SmithAugust 19, 2005

Voices in Your Head

Are you struggling with your story’s dialogue? If so, you’re not alone. Dialogue is tough for many writers. Fortunately, by learning to listen, you can make your fictional dialogue much stronger.
Mike FoleyAugust 18, 2005