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Your Readers Love to Read About Tension Between Your Characters By : Tension is inextricably bound up in the emotions of your characters, and by introducing tension you lead your readers into the same emotions, as they 'feel' for the characters in your story. Your First Steps To Becoming A Writer By : Sophfronia Scott What's the first step to becoming a writer? You'd think it would be "write", but it's not. In speaking to other writers and from what I know of my own journey to becoming a writer, I've come to realize that the biggest obstacle for new writers is that they don't think of themselves as writers. They have trouble developing the belief that they are writers and yet it's something you have to do. When you haven't developed that belief, that conviction, it becomes a source of sabo... Your 500-Year Legacy By : Steve Manning Here’s how you can create your 500-year legacy and secure your place in history. Writing: Is It A Skill, Craft, Or Gift? By : Deanna Mascle - Whenever you gather writers together they talk about writing. There are many different types of writers. Those who prefer to compose in long-hand or can only write on an old-fashioned manual typewriter. Those who write to music, demand complete silence, or create best surrounded by noise. You have the writers who must plan and outline before they can begin and those who find even talking about a project before it is drafted can stifle their creativity. But one of the most con... Writing Twenty Novels (In Ten Easy Steps!) By : Steven Barnes During a recent telephone conversation, I mentioned having sent off the last revisions for my twentieth novel, “Great Sky Woman.” There was a silence on the other side of the phone, followed by the question “How in the world do you do that? Twenty novels!” The truth is that I know many writers who have written far more than twenty novels. It is not that unusual. In fact, if you are a working writer, the “perfect” output is very close to a book a year. Less often than this,... Writing Tips For Novice Authors By : ParamS So you need to balance your time in writing that book, honing your writing skills, submitting your work along the way for others to critique, and promoting yourself. Can you do it? Of course you can! Writing The Blockbuster Book Proposal: How To Sell Your Non-Fiction Book By : Britt Gillette You did it. You crafted the perfect query letter for your non-fiction book, and as a result, an editor at a large publishing house has requested a full book proposal. At this point, you have a 50/50 chance of seeing your work on a bookstore shelf. The difference maker will be a strong book proposal that exhibits knowledge of your audience, what that audience needs and wants, and how that audience can be reached on a cost-effective basis. When an editor makes a request to s... Writing The Article By : William Bleyer - Just as a builder would hesitate to erect a house without a carefully worked-out plan, so a writer should be loath to begin an article before he has outlined it fully. In planning a building, an architect considers how large a house his client desires, how many rooms he must provide, how the space available may best be apportioned among the rooms, and what relation the rooms are to bear to one another. In outlining an article, likewise, a writer needs to determine how long it... Writing Resources: 7 Books For Improving Your Manuscript By : Britt Gillette - Whether a crawling novice or polished professional, writers from every walk of life have room for improvement in their work. An endless array of rules and techniques must be kept in mind when writing – punctuation, grammar, transition, show don’t tell, etc. As a result, it’s extremely important to have a firm grasp on the fundamentals. By stressing the fundamentals, coaches and trainers have transformed individuals of modest talent into world class competitors. Why should wri... Writing for Writing By : Thanaseelan Writers writing about writing may seem to be a highly conceited act. Since I am not reeaaally a writer, or at least I don't claim myself to be one, I guess me giving tips on writing can be taken casually. Preferably with a pinch of salt. I may not have contributed much to the world of print but I do know a thing or two about being a connoisseur for writing. Apart from blogging and writing articles currently, I used to write award winning poems and short stories during my earlier days. Writing For Weight Loss Success By : Anne Baugh Motivation is one of the key variables for the equation that yields long term weight loss success. The question is how do you maintain the motivation to attain the ultimate goal? Regardless if your weight loss goal is 20 pounds or 100 pounds you must change your thinking to change your behavior and writing makes that happen. Writing For Success By : Katie Smith - Press releases and sales letters are key tools in marketing one’s business in today’s professional world. However, many professionals do not seem to understand the importance of enhancing their writing skills. Few people realize that the written materials they send to clients can make or break their business. A badly written press release or sales letter can make one sound like an amateur to a potential client; but a crisp, well-written letter can prove to a client that y... Writing For Fun And Profit By : Deanna Mascle - Every writer dreams of the day when they can profit from their writing. While income opportunities abound for writers, each method has drawbacks. Newspaper and magazine reporters can make a good living but their subject matter is often closely regulated and directed. Corporate writing can be even more lucrative but even more tightly controlled. Freelance writing offers more freedom but is also more uncertain. Publishing books is even more uncertain. So what is a writer to ... Writing Donation Request Letters By : Kimberly Reynolds Writing a fundraising letter is not that difficult. However, you need to know what works and what doesn't before you invest your time composing your donation request. Fundraising letters have some general rules of thumb. Write Articles And Captivate Your Readers By : Sintilia Miecevole To get your name out there, write articles and allow them to be freely reproduced (with a resource box pointing back to you.) A well-written article can: - help build your profile - draw traffic to your site, and - help build a database of clients through associated e-courses or newsletter. How do you write the article? You can come up with the content - How do you grab those readers and make them come back for more? As you can construct and edit an article (it... Write An Article About Almost Anything By : Belina Storrey - Are you a new writer struggling to get ideas for the articles you need to write? If so, you are not alone. It takes time and practice for any writer, no matter how good or how well trained, to learn to come up with good article ideas quickly. So do not be discouraged. Instead, learn from the advice of other writers. I can give advice about article writing because it is what I do. My first bit of advice is simple: write about what you love. Any time I come to a stand sti... Write & Submit Articles To Promote Your Business And Get Traffic. By : Uli Mewes - Many of the newbies that are being exposed to the internet on a daily basis have dreams of running a website and making it successful. For some, this is a grueling task and leaves them short-winded trying to do so. There are numerous marketing techniques that can be used to generate traffic on a regular basis. Out of all of them I have tried, writing seems to work the best. Writing articles for ezines, newsletters, websites and forums in addition to using other marketin... Words to Avoid in Your Online Resume By : David Green When writing an online resume there are many words that you should try to include, and many that you should avoid. We will go over some of the worst possible words to use in your online resume, so that you can avoid them at all costs. Women’s Writing: Ten Ways to Increase Your Power Through Language By : It’s the thing we don’t talk about. We want to write successful books, but we’re not 110% sure of our ideas, or we’re afraid they will be judged. The bad news: That message is coming through loud and clear in your writing. Your readers can sense that insecurity reading between the lines. The good news: There are ten things women can do to increase the power of their writing and their influence. Why I Killed My Muse-- And You Should Too By : Deanna Mascle - Last night, in the dark following midnight I killed my muse (suffocating her quietly with a pillow) and buried her in my back garden. Today I will plant a roses to hide the grave. No one will ever know and I will be free at last of her insidious hold and I will be able to write what I want. Why did I resort to this deed? After all my muse was lovely and gave me many gifts over the years. She saw me through dark times and helped mark the joyous ones. Many times she inspired... Why And How To Write Articles By : Denise Hamilton - When it comes to SEO and a stream of long term traffic to your site there really is only one way to go. Articles are the best way to ensure that you have constant links to your site circling the web with a one time only input from yourself. And the best thing about article writing is that it doesn’t cost you a penny – in any currency. Here’s how it works: -make a list of the things that you know enough about to be able to write a helpful and informative article on. ... What You Must Have in Your Memoirs! By : Steve Manning The vital information you MUST include in your life story! What You Can Learn From Dr. Phil About Writing Non-Fiction Books By : Sophfronia Scott - Even if your career doesn't involve being a full-time writer, being the author of a book can be a huge boon for you. Our society holds authors in such high regard that anyone who has written one is seen as knowledgeable, self-disciplined and special. A book can help your business or career by making you more visible and sought-after for your expertise. All very good things. But if your natural talents don't involve writing regularly, it may be difficult for you to figure out ... What Should Be Included In A Nonfiction Book Proposal By : Dee Power - A great nonfiction book proposal is the key to convincing an acquisition editor you deserve a substantial advance and getting your book published. What should be included in a book proposal? Concept: A brief, no more than one page description about why your book is unique. Market: Who will buy your book and why. Include the demographics of your potential readers and how many of them there are. If you can, quote statistics, such as baseball is the most often viewe... What Is Your Point? By : Deanna Mascle - What is your point? What do you do if you don't know? Why does it matter? It is important for every writer to know their point because the writer is in charge of the reader's experience. If the writer doesn't know the point then the reader surely won't. That means at best, a writer without a point will soon be a writer without a reader. At worst, a writer without a point can end up with a confused and perhaps even angry reader. Making the point of your article or essay ... What is holding you back from being the writer you want to be? By : Deanna Mascle As a writing instructor and coach I work with writers every day who are not reaching their full potential. What holds them back? When you talk with struggling writers they generally mention one of three problems What Does It Take To Succeed As An Independent Copywriter? By : Marcia Yudkin - In looking back on the nearly four dozen aspiring copywriters I've trained and mentored over the years and asking which personal qualities posed challenges and roadblocks and which enable beginners to carve out a lasting niche for themselves, I have zeroed in on four key skill areas. To build and sustain a copywriting or marketing consulting business, you need to be or become good in these four competencies: 1. Writing. To develop persuasive written materials, you must lea... What Bruce Springsteen Taught Me About Writing By : Sophfronia Scott This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen's groundbreaking album Born to Run. Columbia Records is celebrating by re-releasing the disc with lots of audio and video goodies including interview material of Bruce discussing the writing of this seminal work. I'm a fan, so you can imagine I've been gobbling up this stuff like Thanksgiving came early! What's hitting home for me is hearing about how Springsteen's back was really up against the wall whi... What Aspiring Authors Can Learn From The 2005 Publishing Year By : Sophfronia Scott 'Tis the season for evaluating the year gone by! Over the next few weeks you'll see plenty of articles summing up the successes and failures in industries all across the board: television, movies, automobiles, retail. It's no different for the publishing industry. Already the New York Times has run an article examining publishing's good, bad and ugly decisions of 2005. There are many tidbits here and there in Publishers Weekly as well. While the overall message can seem daunt... Using Quotations: When You Need Permission By : Sophfronia Scott - First of all, here's my disclaimer. I'm not a lawyer. The following is based on my own research and, as you'll see, every situation is different. That's why the use of quotes can be confusing. I do hope, however, that this can help you to make better decisions when preparing your own manuscripts or other creative projects. Quotes are wonderful little things. They can convey a world of meaning in just a few words. And they're everywhere: books, greeting cards, on the home p... Turn Writer's Blocks Into Stepping Stones! By : Steven Barnes Years ago at a presentation at the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program, I promised an audience to teach them to conquer this beast once and for all. Later, another instructor approached me and said “why did you say that to those people? It’s not possible.” Poor woman. All she was saying is that SHE cannot break writer’s block, which told me all I need to know about her career. In all likelihood a promising beginning, perhaps an award-winning poem or book…and then pain. It... Try Writing Anniversary Poems By : Triston Huntsmin - Are you about to celebrate a special anniversary with that special someone? If so, don't forget that a proper gift is required to make any anniversary celebration just right. Don't worry, though, because the perfect anniversary gift might be much easier than you think to come up with. Try writing some great anniversary poems for the one you love. As an author and a professor of creative writing, it of course comes naturally to think about ways to incorporate writing into a... Traffic Tickets By : Roberto Bell Getting a traffic ticket is one of the most unpleasant experiences in the world. Often times you will get a ticket from a new police officer who is twenty years younger than you and just trying to assert his superiority and power. Title Capitalization in the English Language By : Interesting about titles in the English language is the fact that they follow different capitalization rules for the words used in the title compared to the capitalization rules of regular content. Learn about these rules. Tips for Traveling with Children By : DavePierce Getting ready for a family vacation with a baby? Many things can make the trip a more enjoyable experience, depending on the age of the child. Of course, if the baby is still in diapers then having a good supply of diapers and baby wipes is a necessity. Bottled water for drinking and for rinsing out cups is a plus. Snacks, the healthy sugar free variety are also a necessity, and pillows and blankets to make the child comfortable during the long ride. Tips For Dealing With Used Car Repair Shops By : Aurel Radulescu Communication is the key to a successful result when dealing with used car repair shops. The first, and most important, aspect is for the car owner to be prepared to explain the problem in detail. It may be helpful to have an idea when the problem first began and whether it is a constant or sporadic occurrence. Three Ways to Get Travel Discounts By : DavePierce Every year middle class American families put off traveling because they’re too busy or too tired or they just don’t have enough money. And, in some ways, they’re right. Traveling can be expensive. But by taking the time to learn about discounts readily available to everyone through the internet, newspapers, and even the yellow pages, more families can venture off on vacations that will recharge their batteries, stimulate their minds, and create memories to last a lifetime. Three Ways to Get Cheap Airfare to Scotland By : Max Taylor Before you start planning your Scotland getaway, have you tried any of these three different ways to get cheap airfare? This article has been written to give you a way to plan the best vacation you’ve ever had to Scotland while paying the cheapest airfare possible. Think You Can't Write Articles? Think Again! By : Susane B. Myers Writing articles and putting them out on the web for everyone to see can be a little intimidating though at first, especially if you don’t consider yourself a writer. Remember that you have a lot of knowledge in your area of expertise that your readers are looking for, so just start sharing that knowledge in articles. Let’s take a look at how you can start writing your first article today. Make a List One of the easiest ways to write an article is to start with a list. T... The World Of Collection Cars By : Aurel Radulescu Collection cars are highly sought and even have special trade shows dedicated to their very existence. In the world of collectors, you have mechanics who can rebuild old cars to look new, individuals who have protected the original beauty of the car without extensive restoration or collectors who completely build collection cars from the ground up. The War Of High Quality Writing Instruments – The Fountain Pen By : Gray Rollins - High quality writing instruments have been around for centuries and continue to exist; from the first pencils in 1584, to the quill pen, to the reign of the fountain pen from 1925 to 1940. These high quality and highly functional writing instruments were being made around the world in beautiful styles and with an elegance and class not previously seen in a writing instrument. The early fountain pens were not effective at providing a consistent and even supply of ink. Y... The Secret to Writing… is Writing! By : Mark V Hansen Are you ready to become the writer you want to be, the writer you were born to be, the writer you need to be if others are ever to know what you know? Then write! Write about the things you know, the things you love. It doesn’t have to be perfect. The Secret To Writing Success By : Deanna Mascle It really is that simple and it really isn't a secret. Most successful writers know the BIC method is key to their success The secret to writing faster and with more focus -- Writing in your sleep! By : Deanna Mascle Unconscious creativity uses the power of the unconscious mind. The simplest technique is incubation, where after thinking about the challenge consciously for some time, it is put to one side and left for a while. Often a solution will pop into your mind unbidden, as your mind continues to work on the problem below your level of awareness. The Secret Of Writing Persuasive Web Content By : Trish Andrews - Writing persuasive web content covers a wonderful variety of writing techniques. You can use different voices, humor, inspiration, or sales copy. Every web page should have a purpose: To familiarize, to inform, or to call the reader to action (click to the next page, join a newsletter, buy a product, or sign up for a mini-course.) The writing style or technique you use for each web page should be "in tune" with the goal of that page. And the one key to writing persuasive w... The Perils And Pitfalls Of Publishing: Who Can An Author Trust? By : Dee Power And Brian Hill - One out of every eight people call themselves a writer, which means there are roughly 24 million people in the United States who carry that banner. Unfortunately there are charlatans and scam artists just waiting to ambush the unsuspecting author. How can a novice writer protect themselves? Anyone can call themselves a publisher. Always remember money flows towards the author from the publisher, not the other way round. What to look out for: Charges the author a fee ... The Lazy Man's Guide To Great Characterization By : Steven Barnes One subject arising whenever writers gather to discuss their craft is the mining of life itself for story material. While a vital and important technique, it is important to remember that real human beings are impossibly complex, far too complicated to serve as story characters without major modification. The most complex character in all of western fiction (arguably), Hamlet, is still only 1% as complex as a real human being. One must remember that there is a unity betwe... The Joy Of Writing Obituaries By : Hallidae Thomason - Are you intrigued or surprised by the way I titled this article? It probably seems like writing obituaries would be filled with anything other than joy. I agree, or at least I would have agreed up until a few months ago when I had the privilege of helping two friends write the obituaries for their grandmothers. I used to think that writing obituaries would be a thing of dread, filled with nothing but morbid thoughts of how a loved one would no longer be around to share lif... The Golden Hour By : Steven Barnes During a conversation earlier today, a formerly svelt young lady said that she had given up on the idea of exercise, because to have a body worth the trouble, it would take three or four hours a day. Novice writers complain that in order to build their careers, it would take six or seven hours a day…so what is the point! And more times than I could count, stressed-out acquaintances have said that they would love to meditate, but “don’t have the time.” It is time w... The Fine Points Of Writing A Critical Essay By : Lisa Scott - The last thing many majors want to do is write, much less write critical essays on some political or social concept or controversy he or she could give a rat’s a** for. But the requirements for a number of classes include the writing of critical essays, so rather than fight it, go with the most manageable process for accomplishing the assigned task. That is, keep in mind a few essential steps and elements, and you should be able to fly. First, the basics of writing crit... The Billionaire Writer's Secret By : Steven Barnes 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 structure. These are not random choices, nor were they selected because of the many intelligent and thoughtful essays on their relationship to successful film or world myth. Rather, they are important because they create a connection between the inner world... The Bible - The Source Of All Copywriting Secrets By : Ray L. Edwards I've been a student of the Bible for practically all my life. There is a lot of reason why this book remains the number one best-seller year after year. I think that it is the source of ALL wisdom, yes, including successful copywriting! What do I mean by this? Simply put, every copywriting strategy can be found FIRST in the Bible. This may appear to be a strong statement but I challenge the reader to prove otherwise. As I did the research for my latest ebook "77 Ways t... The Best Ski Vacations By : DavePierce Looking for a great way to please the family? Consider a ski vacation. Everyone loves to ski, and there are many great locations to take the family to for a good time. Take a look at these locations. The Auto Parts Market:Jeep Axle & Bumper Replacement By : Pro Content The automobile aftermarket is one of the biggest markets, as many automobile owners are looking for accessories and other spare parts and replacements. This article discusses the various aspects of auto parts. Submission Etiquette for New Writers By : Andrew Weber One of the goals of writing is to get your work published. It is the ultimate proof your writing ability. It takes some writers years to reach the point where they are secure enough to seek publication. When you feel ready to start submitting your work, you want to be sure you are professional. Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with the publishing world. Stimulate your Senses! By : Linda Gray When you get stuck for ideas, and the words won’t flow, invariably it’s because one, more or all of your senses aren’t being stimulated. Speech Making Basic Tips By : Simon Oldmann - It is no secret that public speaking is causing a lot of fear and stress, in fact public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us. The problem that most of us face is not speech making per se, it is actually any kind of frontal lecture or exchange of information that we need to deliver. College students are well aware of the devastating effects of the fear of public speaking, the need to present seminars or to protect a work from criticism makes public speaking “v... Spa Vacations -- Which Ones Are Best By : DavePierce Are you looking for a vacation that will spoil you with body massages, facials, healthy meals, and wonderful beauty treatments? Spa vacations help you escape from the everyday pressures of life and relax in a beautiful and tranquil environment. Specific destination spa vacations are to educate men and women about their health while coordinating healthy lifestyles and physical fitness activities. Ski Vacations in Breckenridge By : Roberto Bell The vacations of the winter in Breckenridge are going to be filled of a pile of ski or snowboarding more certainly possible, so the most advisable comforts are the variety of the ski in/ski towards outside. Simple Steps Lead To Successful Books By : Jim Donovan Like most first time authors, I figured that once the word was out that I'd written a book, the world would beat a path to my door wanting to buy it. I'll admit I gave little thought to marketing until the day my first printing of Handbook To A Happier Life was delivered. In a panic, I called a published author I knew and asked, "What do I do now?" She suggested several books about book marketing, which I bought immediately. I was on my way. Success in book selling is a th... Should You Use Travel Guides? By : DavePierce Is going solo in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights? I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds. Shopping For Used Cars By : Aurel Radulescu When shopping for used cars, it is important to understand the value for the automobile that you are considering purchasing. One way to determine an accurate value is through Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) and their extensive pricing system. By entering select data about both new and used cars, consumers will receive instant value estimates. Seven Ways To Connect Your Writing And Your Life By : Steven Barnes An important question for any artist is: How can I built a career and simultaneously be true to myself? It’s an important question, and during the twenty years I’ve taught writing, hundreds of students have expressed the belief that success and personal integrity are mutually exclusive. The Lifewriting™ approach to fiction suggests that not only do these two qualities overlap, but that the safest, surest, most satisfying path to discovering your true voice, your deepest cr... Seven Secrets Of Highly Creative Writers By : Steven Barnes The Lifewriting™ approach to your writing career demands a relatively high creative output. It isn’t designed to coddle people who nurse a single story for years before sending it out. But students often protest that they simply don’t come up with many good ideas, and that the ideas they do generate are appropriate for novels. In my opinion, basic ideas have no intrinsic length. The TREATMENT of an idea has an intrinsic length. The Civil War can be treated in a one-pa... Self Publishing, A Miracle Of The 21st Century. By : Josephine Stungger - Are you a writer with lots of talent but no one will give you the time of day let alone a contract? Would you pay a professional publisher to make your book but can't afford it? Do you need a better tool than your plain old word processor to make your work look more professional and desirable? Do you possess special knowledge that if packaged in a book could make you millions? Well fret not your answer is very available to you now in the form of self publishing software tools... Selecting The Best Used Car For Your Lifestyle By : Aurel Radulescu When shopping for a used car, it is important to select one that best fits your lifestyle. For example, if you live in an area that is prone to harsh winters with a lot of snow, a 4-wheel-drive will likely be a good choice. However, these automobiles use more gasoline than a compact car. So, if gasoline consumption is at the top of your list for concerns, a smaller automobile may be the best option. Saving Big With Hybrid Cars By : Aurel Radulescu In America, a standard automobile gets an average of 20.4 miles per gallon. With the innovative hybrid technology, consumers can expect to get a lot more mileage for their dollar. According to researchers, the Honda Insight was designed specifically for the purpose of getting the best gas mileage and is said to be the current industry leader in this type of hybrid savings. Resume Writing Tips By : Matt Garrett When you are ready to step into the professional world, one thing becomes your mirror, in which every employer see you and gets to know about you. This mirror is known as resume. Writing resume is an art and tips for writing an effective resume are indeed too essential for you. A resume is a very important document which plays a major role in letting the employer decide whether he will hire you or not. Your resume tells him about your profile which includes your experience... Resume Writing - Watch your step buddy By : raz This resume writing guide will show you step by step on how to write a resume even if you have never before written a resume. Follow the rules and you will get an excellent resume or CV, which will increase your chances of getting an job interview. Resume Writing - Things to Consider By : Jerry Smith You are looking for a job and you are out to land the job of a lifetime. It can happen! Before you consider want ads, job websites, or making inquiries of companies you are interested in, you will need a resume. Resume Writing - 3 Tips For Success By : Amber Lowery Resume writing is possibly the biggest stumbling block for folks who are looking for a job. While it may seem simple, there are allot of subtle things that really matter. Potential employers are flooded with resumes in response to their job postings, and you only have a few short moments to make it or your resume will end up in the trash. So, how do you optimize your resume to make it likely to get read? Here are 3 great tips to get you started. 1. Be Comprehensive, yet S... Research Paper By : Gabriel Rise A research paper is a means of presenting your findings on a selected topic. It is a synchronization of the investigations you have made and your thoughts and ideas on the topic you are researching. If you love writing, then nothing can be more satisfying than producing a research paper. Reasons to Say Yes to Time Shares By : DavePierce Timeshare resorts offer some of the nation’s best vacationing. If you’ve never checked out timeshares or are not familiar with them, here’s a basic primer. A timeshare is a resort where the property is owned by a group of people who wish to use the property for vacationing, and split the costs of ownership and maintenance, usually hiring a professional staff to maintain the property. Real Estate and Breckenridge By : Roberto Bell Breckenridge was founded on 1859 and is famous by the baby of the Tom - a nugget of gold found in 1887 by Tom Groves. This lead to the attacks of gold and Breckenridge was ruined thorough like any other city that mined at those times. Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In "D" By : Frank Gerace - The different sounds that the letter"d" takes at the end of a verb in the past tense An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article. The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of the "d" or "t" sound end the word. We say some kind of "d" or "t" sound although the word is almost always written with a "d". Many people who learn English are so confused by the irregular forms of the verbs that they ... Race and Class Issues in “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison By : Andrew Shwartz This article is about confusing settings in Morrison’s “Recitatif”. It refers to problems in contemporary society which were emphasized by the author. Putting The Critics In Their Place By : Sophfronia Scott - I once read that if you were a writer, it wasn't enough to just write. "You must publish what you write" was the given advice. I believe that's true and it's great advice. But when you do that, you have to know at least three things are going to happen: 1.) Someone will like your writing. 2.) Someone will dislike your writing. 3.) Someone won't care! If you allow all these reactions to make or break you, you'll be on an endless emotional roller coaster ride. You can smooth ou... Proposal Writing Strategies By : DJ Nelson - There are two main reasons to write a business proposal. Either someone has invited you to submit a RFP (Request for Proposal); or you are trying to gain support or funding from your employer or another organization. When drafting a proposal the most important thing to keep in mind is that the reader is looking for benefits; they want to know how your product, service, or idea adds value to their operation. Therefore your proposal must be well-written and it also must cle... Profit From Writing By : Carol Anne Strange - If you’re passionate about writing and want to make it your career, you need to be resourceful, professional, determined and self-motivated to succeed. Writing for a living isn’t easy and unless you’ve already landed a five figure book deal for your latest novel, you need to be as creative in generating income as you are with your words. To help you profit from writing, here are a few opportunities to explore: Writing for Magazines This is the starting point for many f... Planning a Three Day Vacation By : DavePierce Its wintertime and Christmas will soon be over, and then the winter blahs set in. You want to get away from it all, but will you have the Christmas bills to pay? You don’t have money for airfare and you don’t really have any more vacation time to take off from work. What’s your solution? Personal Growth Through Writing By : Tracy Carreon - From, “5 Seeds for Growing Your Writing and Writing Your Life” Your Most Important Relationship The greater voyage of living begins with the intention to form a relationship. A relationship with yourself. Writing is a profound tool for doing so, but to be effective it requires the formation of another intimate connection. One with the page. From a practical standpoint, it’s easy. The only tools you need are a pen and paper. But to create a relationship that honors both the... Need An Idea For An E-Book? By : Vincent Murphy - You’ve probably heard about e-books—they’re everywhere on the Internet, and it seems like everyone is writing them. You’ve probably even thought about writing one yourself. But, what to write about? You need some e-book ideas. First, e-books are electronic books that are downloaded and saved onto your computer. Some e-books must be purchased, and some are even free. You can read them directly from your computer, or print them out to read at any time. The intriguing thing a... My Advice on Your Report Writing By : Timothy Anderson Report writing is not an easy task. Article outlines what should be done by a student struggling with report writing to produce quality work. Useful tips are given on how to summarize plot correctly, analyze characters, and explore themes. List Building Using News Releases - What to Ask Yourself By : Joel Christopher If you have finally convinced yourself that you are news worthy and are ready to make your very first news release, congratulations. Allow us to assist you, and there is no better way to be able to brainstorm for a news release than using the system most news journalists use to be able to make a good, concise and meaty news article. Letters of Reference – Writing Tips and Strategies By : Shaun Fawcett In addition to standard letter-writing dos and don'ts, there are a number of basic guidelines that apply specifically to most situations related to the writing of letters of reference. These are usually more "situational" than "how-to" in nature. Here's how to write reference letters. Letters of Reference Defined By : Shaun Fawcett There is a great deal of general confusion about the differences/similarities between letters of reference and letters of recommendation. For instance; which is which, and why? How are they different? In what ways are they similar? This article explains and demystifies letters of reference. Letters of Reference - Writing Power Phrases By : Shaun Fawcett These reference letter "power phrases" are grouped into three major categories: opening statements, assessment statements, and closing statements. These are the key components of any letter of reference. Formulate these phrases well and you are guaranteed to have an excellent letter. Letters of Recommendation - Writing Power Phrases By : Shaun Fawcett These recommendation letter "power phrases" are grouped into three major categories: opening statements, assessment statements, and closing statements. These are the key components of any letter of recommendation. Formulate these phrases well and you are guaranteed to have an excellent letter. Letter of Recommendation or Letter of Reference – Which Is It? By : Shaun Fawcett It so happens that there IS a lot of confusion about the differences and similarities between letters of recommendation letters and letters of reference. For instance; which is which, and why? How are they different? In what ways are they similar? This article clarifies that confusion. Latent Semantic Indexing - The Answer to Search Engine Success? By : John Sullivan The fastest way to get good search engine indexing is to use Latent Semantic Indexing. What is it and how to benefit from it? Journaling Your Book To Completion By : Sophfronia Scott On any given day, how many people, events, problems, projects, family issues, things to remember and appointments are running through your mind? A LOT, right? If you're writing a book, you have to add on top of that a whole other world of characters, events, settings, plots, (if you're writing fiction) or stories, bullet points, theories and rhetoric (if you're writing non-fiction). How do you keep track of it all? Keeping a journal for your book can be a great tool. In i... It's Time to Get Back to Work By : Michael_Fleischner Even if years separate you from the last job and the new career goal, there are tricks to turning a potential negative into an asset – it’s just a matter of knowing what to do. Is Writers Block Real? By : steve cowan Whoever your favorite writer is, there is a very good chance that, at some time in their career, they have suffered the dreaded writers block. If you have ever read about it and wondered what it is, here is your chance to find out………… I just quit my last paying writing gig...and you should too! By : Deanna Mascle How? I write for the internet. It really is not a difficult or complicated business model and one any competent writer, or anyone with the ability to string a decent sentence together, could replicate or modify to suit their purpose. I am a writer not a business person, but I know this is working for me and that it could work for you, too. How To Write Killer Business Plans - Part 1 By : Neil Best - First The Bad News.. There is no single magic formula for developing a winning business plan (But you knew that anyway. Right?) And Now The Good News.. There are some common elements which seem to appear in every successful business plan, that can be successfully modelled by everyone in business. (Hooray!) The problem is that generic / formulaic plans (perhaps built using a business plan template) are easily "seen through" by professional investors and plan revi... How To Write A Research Paper By : Fawad Imam Introduction Writing skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job. Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically. Begin by brainstorming topics, collecting information, taking a lot of notes, and asking a lot of questions. Keep your notes and sources organized as you go. When developing a topic,one should look for patterns and relationships, try to draw conclusions, try discussing o... How To Write A Great Article By : Nicole Dean Are you intimidated by the thought of writing articles? When you think about writing an article, do you have flashbacks to high school writing classes, and feel paralyzed by the thought of putting words onto paper? Don't fret. There are some easy general guidelines that apply to writing articles for your web site or to distribute in article directories, to other web masters, or to post to your blogs. Follow these guidelines and you'll be writing great articles before you know... How To Write A Book Without Writing A Book By : Kristy Taylor - Do you want to be an author? Or would you like to have your own e-book to sell on the Internet? Maybe you just want an e-book to give away as a promotion for your products or services. At the same time you realize a popular e-book will be useful in building your reputation as an expert in a particular field. If having your own e-book is on your wish list, you don’t have to spend hours punching a computer keyboard to make that wish come true. In fact, your book may alrea... How To Write a Better Fundraising Letter By : Kimberly Reynolds Quick tips on writing fundraising letters. Includes sample donation request letter to customize. How To Survive A Good Review By : Steven Barnes - When the first reviews for my most recent novel (Great Sky Woman, Random House 2006) started coming in, my emotions went through the usual roller coaster. The first, from Publisher’s Weekly, was 90% positive, but mentioned that, in their opinion, it was slow in spots. My stomach sank. Slow? In spots? Oh my God—all is lost! The second review came in two weeks later. This one, from “Booklist,” used words like “magnificent” and “engaging” and “adventure on a grand scale.” ...
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