Writing Articles (Sorted by date)

Who Is The "Hero" In The "Hero's Journey"?

During the past thirty years, much has been (rightfully) made of Joseph Campbell’s breakthrough research in cultural anthropology, most famously published in “The Hero With A Thousand Faces.” In this book, Campbell examines the many...
Steven BarnesNovember 24, 2005

How To Publish Your Way To Success

Did you know, self-publishing is one of the easiest ways tomake money on the web. Of course, it requires talent, but it's easier to learn than you might think. Getting Started:Choose a subject that interest you.
BB LeeNovember 24, 2005

A Publisher’s Rant – A Checklist of Items

Assuming you’ve read my rants on articles, you may want a checklist of items to consider for future articles. I am at your service.ChecklistThis checklist is going to be short and to the point. Remember, I’m lazy.
Halstatt PiresNovember 23, 2005

The Billionaire Writer's Secret

During a career spanning twenty-five years of novel, film, and television work, I've two major tools most valuable: the yogic “chakras” for characterization, and Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey for plot...
Steven BarnesNovember 23, 2005

A Publisher’s Rant – Why I Hate Your Byline

I’m a publisher for numerous sites. I HATE many of your articles. Here’s why I hate the byline of your article and what you can do about it.BylinesThe byline of an article is your chance to pimp your site and yourself.
Halstatt PiresNovember 22, 2005

A Publisher’s Rant – Why I Hate Your First Paragraph

I’m a publisher for numerous sites. I HATE many of your articles. Here’s why I hate your first paragraph and what you can do about it.A BiggieFirst paragraphs are a huge issue with me.
Halstatt PiresNovember 22, 2005

A Publisher’s Rant – Why I Hate The Body of Your Article

I’m a publisher for numerous sites. I HATE many of your articles. Here’s why I hate the body of your article and what you can do about it.You’re Giving Me A HeadacheLet’s cut to the chase on this issue.
Halstatt PiresNovember 22, 2005

A Publisher’s Rant – Why I Hate Your Articles

I’m a publisher for numerous sites. I HATE many of your articles. Here’s my rant and what you can do to change my mind. Don’t Send Me Your ArticlesFirst of all, don’t send me articles. I only take them from directories.
Halstatt PiresNovember 21, 2005

Monsters And Other Creatures

What was it, that legend states, that was killed by two cowboys in Arizona in 1890? According to the local stories, a creature was in the desert in Arizona when a couple of cow pokes happened to come across it.
Kenneth J. McCormickNovember 21, 2005

How to Write Search Relevant Ezine Articles That Gets Published

A good ezine writer can become a star in their field when widely published. Those who provide great content and who make it easy to publish can escalate their writing careers.
David PetrichNovember 21, 2005