Writing Resources

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.

10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Book Endorsements - Gregory A. Kompes  Endorsements, sometimes called "Blurbs," are wonderful and often witty comments about your book provided by respected authors, journalists, entertainers, and industry experts connected to your topic.

Hooked On Books? Write A Book Review For Your Target Audience - Bonnie Jo Davis  If you are burned out with writing how-to articles to promote your business then consider writing a book review.  I recommend you write a review about a book you enjoyed that is related to your products or services.

Who Else Wants to Get Screwed When Signing a Recording or Songwriting Deal?!?! - Ty Cohen  You’ve got your recording (or songwriting) contract in hand and everything’s coming up roses, right?  You get your check, finally, but it’s not quite what you expected.  If you sign not knowing what’s owed you then you might be shorted some well-deserved income.

How To Find A Job Writing Grant Applications - Niall Cinneide  Do you have what it takes to land a job doing grant writing?  Many people are looking for ways to develop a freelance business, but unless you know what it takes to do so, you might as well stop trying.

Steps to a Writing an Effective Press Releases - Diana Ennen  Want to get the most media attention and spotlight for your business?  Then the first place to start is with a GREAT press release.  Now I can almost see half of you leaving now, dreading the thought of having to write one of these.

The Largest Production in Audio-Book History - Paul Kyriazi  With Rod Taylor narrating and being performed by Russ Tamblyn, Robert Culp, James Darren, Kevin McCarthy, and Academy Award winner George Chakiris, the Audio-Book "Hard Rock Lovers" sets claim to the the title, "The largest production in Audio-Book History".

Defeating Writer's Block - Amanda Baker  If you're a writer, or a student, or anyone who's ever felt the desire or need to write, you know all about the dreaded thing known as writer's block.  You sit at the computer, or your're at your desk with a pad and pen, ready to write.

Top 3 Rules for Writing Effective Copy - Ladan Lashkari  One thing all successful Internet marketers have in common is that they're good copywriters.  If you want to have a profitable online business, you need to know how to write a copy that motivates people to buy your product.

Writing Articles For Profit - Douglas Titchmarsh  Article writing has suddenly become very popular among online marketers lately.  A lot of people are taking advantage of this fact to make extra money.  So just how can writing articles make YOU extra money?

Guidelines For Reviewing Writing - The StoryMaster  Writing detailed reviews is time well spent.  Reviewing itself is a writing exercise.  At Writing.  Com, creating detailed feedback for a fellow writer is one of the best tools available for improving your own 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.

Two Styles of Mystery Writing: Cozy and Hard-boiled - Mary Arnold  Cozy novels do not have graphic violence, and little or no sexual content and abusive language.  Society is "viewed as orderly and controlled, and the crime is a failure of the society to function correctly" (Niebuhr 7).

Freelance Writing on the Internet - Mridu Khullar  So, you’ve decided to take up a career in freelance writing.  You’ve hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor.  You’ve maybe even been published a couple of times.

Avoid Crafty Traps in Essay Writing - Linda Correli  Hidden pitfalls are on watch for your paper success in every paragraph of the essay you write.  They are notorious misprints, insidious misspellings and numerous stylistic, syntax and format errors.