Writing Resources

Tackling a Writing Assignment: How To Get Started - Jan Kovarik  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.

The Wrong Time To Write A Press Release - Angie Dixon  Is there ever a wrong time to try to get free publicity for your company, product, or service?  Oh, yeah.  The "wrong" time isn't just about bad days of the week, like Monday morning, or bad times of the year, like Christmas Eve.

Bad Book Review Blues - Laura Hickey  When you get a bad book reviewYou've just been notified a review of your book has been posted.  You're all excited and can't wait to see what has been written.  You're clicking onto your book's page when.

Effective Networking For Writers - Sophfronia Scott  'Tis the season for conferences and seminars!  Many of my friends have all been conference-hopping in recent weeks and we've been discussing how fruitful these gatherings can be when you can make great and lasting contacts.

Get Your Book Done … Now! - Penny C. Sansevieri  I don't believe in writer’s block.  (I can hear the gasps of disbelief already.  ) Listen:  If you hire a plumber to come to your house and fix a problem, do you expect him to say, "Sorry, I can't figure out what your problem is.

Copywriting for Sales - Understand Your Audience's Need - George Dodge  Regardless of what you're selling, marketing or promoting, you have to have a good understanding of your audience before you can create effective copywriting.  Without knowing who you're writing for and what they hope to get from the copy you create, your copy might not achieve the desired effect.

How To Select a Great Topic For Your Book or Ebook Part 5 of 5 - Aaron Morganstern  These are fiery hot topics that are sure to be on the rise.  You can pull any one of these to use for your first ebook.  Then come back and pull another topic for your next ebook.  Using the latest electronics.

Copywriting Makeover: Know Where Your Customers Are In The Buying Process Part 1 of 2 - Karon Thackston  When you begin to write copy for any product or service, there are a few things you have to take into consideration.  The first is always your target audience:  who you’ll be writing to.

Some FAQs for Aspiring Copywriters - Glenn Murray  I get an email at least once a week from aspiring copywriters seeking advice on how to get a foothold in the industry.  It's obviously a popular topic, so I thought I'd put some of the more common questions and answers on paper in the hopes that it might provide a bit of an insight.

My Favorite Errors to Correct (Don’t make these mistakes, and your writing will rise above most other writing.) Part 2 - Lisa J. Lehr  Negotiables:  These are rules that the experts largely agree can be broken to good effect.  In formal writing (such as a doctoral dissertation), the strict rules would still apply.  But in informal writing, such as writing an autobiography, looser rules are acceptable.

Does Your Copywriting Trigger What Makes Your Visitors Buy? - Jeff Baas  You study your website stats and see the amount of traffic coming through.  Nice numbers.  But when you compare your traffic against your sales, what do you get?  A small fraction of 1%?

How to Write an Ebook - Zaak OConan  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.

Article Writing Tips From Spongebob Squarepants - Nicole Dean  Wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places.  Today, wisdom bubbled up from a pineapple under the sea.  I suddenly realized that everything you’d want to know about writing articles for your website can be taught by SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends.

Subtle Writing Techniques of the Mystery Writer - Gerard F Bianco  Here is the first of five articles taken from my lecture series, "Subtle Writing Techniques Used in Creating a Successful Mystery Novel.  " This series is designed to explain the working methods of the mystery/suspense writer, offering insight and understanding into the technical process of writing.

Screenplay Slug Lines - An Important Element Of Screenwriting - Lynne Pembroke  Over the years, I’ve found that new screenwriters frequently have confusions and misunderstandings on the proper way to write slug lines, also known as master scene headings.  This article covers the basics of writing industry accepted screenplay slug lines.