Writing Resources

We have collected writing resources such as articles and information products from the Internet and members' contributions.  The resources are arranged in the following categories of writing:
Writing Books Writing eBooks Writing Articles
Marketing Your Writings Copywriting Writing Tips
Writing Screenplays Your Writings

Selected Articles & Stories....

How To Think Through Writer's Block - Sophfronia Scott  In his book, On Writing, Stephen King says, "We are talking about tools and carpentry, about words and style…but as we move along, you’d do well to remember that we are also talking about magic.  " When something is really well-written we tend to think it was effortless for the writer, that it seems magical.
How To Outgrow 'Write What You Know' - Jenna Glatzer  Every writer has heard it time and again, and it’s not without merit:  “Write what you know.  ”When I began freelancing, I was just out of college, so what did I write about?  College.
What Is Persuasive Copywriting And How Can It Help Your Business? - Niall Cinneide  Persuasive copywriting is what draws the attention of prospective customers.  They see your product and are drawn it.  But what makes this happen?  What words can win a customer over without having them laugh at overstatements and hype?
My Favorite Errors to Correct (Don’t make these mistakes, and your writing will rise above most other writing.) Part 1 - Lisa J. Lehr  Following is a compilation of the kinds of mistakes I see most often in writing, often by successfully published writers.  This article is adapted from a handout I give my lifewriting students.
Your Book Marketing Plan - Winning Strategies and Tips - Ink Tree Ltd.  Many authors hit a roadblock when it comes to putting together and implementing a book marketing plan.  You know you need to have one, you have a vague idea of what it needs to include, but pulling it all together into a step-by-step plan of attack is not nearly as easy as it sounds.
How To Find Writing Work - Niall Cinneide  Are you looking for new writing work?  It can be a challenge to build a career in any area, but it is often even harder to do so when you are in a smaller town.  Sure, there may be a huge market for talented freelancers in your area, but let’s face it, it is not New York where you can find countless job vacancies in your field of freelance writing.
How to Write a Book in Five Easy Steps - Stephen L. Nelson, CPA  Because I’ve written more than a 100 books and even been a book publisher, people regularly ask me how one writes a book.  I always shrug and say it’s not that hard.  But this little article attempts to provide a better answer to the question by describing the easy five-step approach that I use and that I recommend you use.
Writing From An Amateur Perspective - Jeff Hargarten  So, you want to be a writer?  You probably have some background in writing, perhaps did well in school with the subject, or have simply always liked the idea of writing for fun and even for profit.
How To Write A Research Paper - Fawad Imam  IntroductionWriting 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.
Online Bookstores Expand Choices - Chris Robertson  There are few experiences in life that match curling up with a good book and losing yourself in the lives of the characters, the exotic settings, and the twists and turns of a compelling plot.  Reading continues to be one of the great joys in my life, and I so appreciate the effort that authors put into crafting their work.
Cookbook Publishing - The Basic Ingredients and the Secrets to Success - Denise Hamilton  You are about to embark on the most exciting enterprise of your life -- publishing a cook book!  You will soon learn that writing a cook book is truly a fun, exciting and challenging project – more than you can imagine.
Benefits of Journal Writing - Rick Chapo  The benefits of journal writing are fairly well established due to the long history of journal writing.  From Anne Frank to Di Vinci, journal writing has proven itself.  Benefits of Journal WritingWhen considering the benefits of journal writing, it is important to set a few parameters.
The Facts of a Writer's Life - Mridu Khullar  So, you dream of becoming a famous writer?  You want to get that article on paper as soon as possible and see it published.  You've got great ideas for a book that you'll be starting any day now.
How to Jumpstart your Next Writing Session - David Parton  I have always enjoyed writing.  Sometimes it’s a problem for me to just sit down and write something.  There are days when I choose “procrastinating” over “proactive.
Why You Should Write To Inform And Not To Sell - Joyce A Corrales  Advertising is key!  Unfortunately most people waste their money on advertising unless they can play by the numbers.  Playing by the numbers is simply spending enough money on advertising and saturating the market so much, that percentage wise, enough people will want to see what you have to offer.

 
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