Minor Characters. Are They Really Necessary?
Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
The vast majority of fiction writers write short stories, whether they write for their own pleasure, for the writing circle they belong to, a competition or whether they aim to get them published. The temptation to bring in lots of exciting characters can be irresistible. But are they necessary?
Your short story started out well enough with two star struck lovers who met on holiday. Nice and simple. Three thousand words later and you’ve introduced three friends, both sets of parents, the tour guide and a chimney sweep. Somewhere along the way something got out of hand. Here’s how to decide who to let go.
Read More..>>Minor Characters. Are They Really Necessary?
Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
The vast majority of fiction writers write short stories, whether they write for their own pleasure, for the writing circle they belong to, a competition or whether they aim to get them published. The temptation to bring in lots of exciting characters can be irresistible. But are they necessary?
Your short story started out well enough with two star struck lovers who met on holiday. Nice and simple. Three thousand words later and you’ve introduced three friends, both sets of parents, the tour guide and a chimney sweep. Somewhere along the way something got out of hand. Here’s how to decide who to let go.
Read More..>>A Guide to Some of the Most Useful Web Sites for Self Publishing Writers
Posted on August 23, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
With so many helpful sites on the Internet, which are the most useful for self-publishing writers? In this article you will find a whole host from which to choose.
Read More..>>Article Writing Secrets: How to Write a 500-750 Word Articles That Get Published More
Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
Tricks for writing 500-750 word article to have a greater chance of getting published on a top website more often
Map Making for Fantasy Writers
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
Maps are a wonderful addition to any fantasy novel. They give the reader an added level of information that helps them visualize and experience the world you have created. A good map can also help you in the writing of your novel. Here are some resources and tips to help you make good maps as a supplement for your writing.
Map Making for Fantasy Writers
Read More..>>10 Keys to Copy That Sells
Posted on August 17, 2008 - Filed Under Copywriting | Leave a Comment
Want to know how to Write Copy That SELLS? No other business skill pays more than learning to write your own promotional copy. This article gives you 10 simple tips to get your words selling FOR you!
Read More..>>Graphology at Home - Lesson 7 - Your Moods
Posted on August 16, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
In handwriting analysis, the base line-how straight the subject writes-reflects mood. In order to ensure that the base line is accurately read it is best that the paper be unlined, for lined paper has a way of guiding the writer in a course, which may not be his real self. As the base line begins ascending, we see the degree of optimism: the higher the ascent the higher the degree of optimism -along with a higher degree of impracticality.
Read More..>>Doing the Write Thing: Tips for Selling Copywriting Services
Posted on August 15, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
Being adept at putting words together can actually jumpstart your career as an entrepreneur. Copywriting has had its ups and downs but it is still one of the strongest industries to ever come out of the Internet. Whether online or offline, you can sell your copywriting services and enjoy a job that you like and will excel at. However, this isn’t always the perfect job. Find out how to sell this business and what you can expect out of it:
Read More..>>Important Tips for New Fiction and Nonfiction Writers
Posted on August 10, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
Some of these simple tips may be familiar to you, and some may not. They can make or break your ability to be considered a serious writer by an agent, editor, or publication.
See if you practice these tips consistently. If not, choose to begin to.
Read More..>>Getting Tired of Clutter: How to Organize Your Emails and Free Smileys
Posted on August 9, 2008 - Filed Under Email | Leave a Comment
Learn how to manage your electronic mailboxes with 3 cool
tips, and discover how you can enjoy more fun sending or receiving free smileys
in your mails.
With your spam filter working overnight, and the CANN SPAM
Act of 2003 in full effect, there is less reason this article would snag your
attention, right? Even while you sleep, the anti-spam law, your email client’s
nosy spam watchdogs, as well as your PC’s anti-spam software make sure that you
get less, if not zero, unsolicited emails in your inbox. However, for some
people, nightmare is still far from over.