Writing Tips (Writing)
Rules for Writing: Henry Miller's Eleven Commandments - Jennifer Stewart
In the early 1930’s Henry Miller was living in Paris and writing his first novel that would be published, Tropic of Cancer. He was a law unto himself and wrote what he wanted to the way he wanted to, doggedly pursuing his writing even though it didn’t bring him any money for a long... Submitted 1 day 17 hours ago.
Studying Your Favorite Author Can Help You Write Your Book -
- Flora Morris BrownStaring at a blank sheet of paper or Word document as you start your book is a scary thing. It stops the flow of creativity in even the most talented writer. As for newcomers to the process, it can kill the dream at the start. Published writers, editors and publishers offer much advice about... Submitted 4 days 16 hours ago.
Important Facts About Writing Mystery/Suspense Novels -
- Linda Weaver ClarkeGrabbing the interest of your reader on the first page is essential. You don’t want your reader to put the book down. Using action words in the first paragraph , rather than description, helps to stir interest in the story right away. Here is an example of what I mean from my mystery novel... Submitted 16 days 16 hours ago.
I’m totally burned out. I’m convinced that I’ll never have another good idea for an article or story. I’m an empty bucket, drained, scrubbed clean and dried out. I have absolutely no energy, not an ounce of strength left. I am totally bereft of inspirational ideas, and I... Submitted 119 days 8 hours ago.
Ooh, La, La! - Carol Hess
“No, thank you. I’m full.” Uh oh. I could tell from the quick glances sideways and the grins quickly suppressed that I had said something wrong yet again. It turns out, when my hostess had offered me more salad, I had said in French, “No, thank you. I’m... Submitted 325 days 11 hours ago.
10 Tips to Edit Your Way to Great Writing - Carol Hess
When it comes to editing our own writing, it’s hard to strike the right balance. Either we hate everything we’ve written and over edit until there’s nothing left, or we love everything we’ve written and can’t bear to part with a single word. I fall into the... Submitted 325 days 11 hours ago.
The Best Tool a Coach Ever Had (and No One’s Using It!) - Carol Hess
Attention Coaches! Sitting right there in your office, back there in the corner where you don’t have to look at it, is a box. Inside that box is the best business tool you’ll ever have for creating a successful coaching practice. That tool is writing. Here’s what writing... Submitted 325 days 11 hours ago.
Carol’s Writer’s Block Buster: Tip No. 4 for Coaches - Carol Hess
It happened to me this weekend. I had complete and total writer’s block about something. Why? Because the writing gods like to keep me humble. Oh, you want to know the real reason? Because I allowed a bad mood to invade my Writing Space. And that bad mood rained on my... Submitted 327 days 11 hours ago.
What is Plagiarism? Is Plagiarism Illegal? Is Plagiarism Wrong? What Can I Copy From a Website? - Gregory Lewis
THE JOLLY ROGER - You want to write an article about Teddy Roosevelt. Tomorrow will be Roosevelt’s birthday, and you want to scoop all the other internet bloggers on the story. You have a hunch that a Google query for “Theodore Roosevelt” will go volcanic by mid-morning. You... Submitted 345 days 21 hours ago.
Writing for Popularity versus Writing for Readership - Gregory Lewis
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Recently I embarked on some interesting blog writing tutorials, not so much with an eye toward learning how to write better, but how to blog better. On the one hand I have writing skills that have been in continuous refinement since I pounded away senselessly on a little... Submitted 362 days 22 hours ago.
Usually around this first part of the year, I hanker to write something that skews toward a more political nature. I do it early to get it off my plate because it usually takes a few months for folks to stop being mad at me. By the early warmth of those blessed spring days, most folks have... Submitted 1 year 22 days ago.
A Message to a Starving Artist about the Quest for a Sustainable Lifestyle - Bruce Horst
I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I wonder what you're working on today, and I wonder how you're doing in your quest to find a sustainable lifestyle as an artist. A long time ago you became familiar with the phrase 'starving artist.' The phrase isn't meant for ridicule or to discourage... Submitted 1 year 58 days ago.
Looking for a Hobby? Create Words for Fun and Profit! - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... Have you ever found yourself with a wicked case of writers block because you just could not come up with the right word? One more question before I get started. Do you consider yourself to be creative? Of course you do. That's why you're a writer! Well, the solution... Submitted 2 years 33 days ago.
Some Thoughts about Writers and a Challenge -
- Marijo PhelpsMy husband, Mick, has a great sense of humor. He seems to see the irony in a situation and is able to laugh at himself or circumstances in such a way that it is really funny to those listening. He also gets my admiration for not using a person as the butt of his joke. In my opinion it takes a... Submitted 2 years 62 days ago.
Our SearchWarp Community: Read - Rate - Respect - Teresa Ortiz
I am a proud member of this community and I never intend to "move out". For some this may be disappointing news, for the rest of you; you can count your lucky stars. (Seriously, for those who do not know me, I am kidding.) It's been a bummer to be without a computer for many reasons, but... Submitted 2 years 65 days ago.
Understanding Everyone Reads and Sees a Book Differently. - Mike Fak
I have been going over some notes for a class I will be teaching later this month. One of the points I will stress is something I don't think I have ever stressed with all you Warpies, so for whatever good it is I will do so now. I know I have talked about how important descriptives' are in a... Submitted 2 years 155 days ago.
Your Best Writing Comes When You Turn the Computer On: and Your Ego Off. - Mike Fak
This weekend I was asked if I would Emcee a town hall meeting. Over 100 good paying jobs are in jeopardy at our local prisons and the Chamber of Commerce is calling this meeting with a dozen or so state legislators and area officials giving a few minutes each to the crowd. They wanted someone... Submitted 2 years 177 days ago.
Self Publishing Should Be Your Backup Plan - Mike Fak
I received quite a few private e-mails over the last few weeks and I appreciate them all. I think I received ten from writers, none of whom I recognized as Warpies, who asked me to look at a bit of their work. In all cases the manuscripts needed a great deal of work. Almost every one of them... Submitted 2 years 282 days ago.
New Authors Have To Look At Their Book Like a Business. - Mike Fak
So you have written a book or are in the process. You also have been working on how to make your book as good as possible and thinking how to sell as many copies as possible. A good product: selling in volume: sounds like things a retail business would consider important, doesn't it? I... Submitted 2 years 286 days ago.
What To Look For With a Self Publisher - Mike Fak
So you have decided to go with a self-publisher. Of course, you have already checked them out thoroughly on the web right? The questions now are what is a fair cost and what in a self-publishing package is really worth the money. A cover to a book is singularly important. It is what will... Submitted 2 years 289 days ago.
Editing As Important As Writing For Book Authors. - Mike Fak
I recall once getting an inquiry from what I surmise was a young writer. He was taking me up on a free offer I had to take a look at a portion of work and give my opinion on it. The gentleman sent me a 7,500 word document that was all one paragraph with no punctuation or capitalization. When I... Submitted 2 years 293 days ago.
The First Steps Before Self-Publshing - Mike Fak
Thanks for the feedback on my last article. I received several notes on the personal e-mail side and in all communications the essence of the comments was "can you tell me more'. Now I am by no means an expert in the field but I did pop out a small book twenty years ago and have been in the... Submitted 2 years 296 days ago.
I have had three e-mail conversations with writers in just the past few weeks that tell me more and more sharks are out there preying on the hopes, dreams and vanity of writers. I often get these queries but three so close together tells me things are getting worse in the self-publishing... Submitted 2 years 300 days ago.
In Writing, Less Is Often More. - Mike Fak
Well I am getting a whole new pile of e-mails I really don't need to see. I imagine the Lincoln Daily News has made it to some new mailing lists that people pay good money to in order to find instant rejection. A lot of them are company press releases that don't even come close to being... Submitted 2 years 307 days ago.
Tis the Season For Writer's Block - Mike Fak
I thought it was interesting while I was typing this that the Searchwarp tip of the day was how to overcome writer's block. I have a couple clients going through this right now and I recently received a private e-mail from a warpie asking for advice on the subject. Definitely the tip mentioned in... Submitted 3 years 71 days ago.
