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Most Recent Articles
- Short Story Writing - A Viable Route To Publication For Older Writers
Many people take up writing as a hobby or as a more serious undertaking later in life - maybe even after what would be considered by many retirement age. This article looks at one way the older writer can compete with younger rivals on a level playing field. - Agents And Publishers - Who Do I Approach First?
You may well think that the choice of approaching an agent or publisher is academic before you have even finished your book but nothing is further from the truth. This short article discusses the pros and cons of agents and publishers - and which one you should go for. - Novel Writing: Five Secrets Of Success
Have you ever wondered, as you sit at your keyboard, if there are any secrets to successful novel writing? Well there are - and here are five of them. Remember these secrets and your novel writing will improve overnight! - If Failure Is A Dirty Word - It Pays To Know How To Clean It Up!
The flip side of the success coin is failure. In our culture, failure has almost become a taboo subject - and yet failure simply means lack of success. Learning from failure to gain the success you want isn't magic - it's called planning. In writing this is crucial, so let's have a look at some pointers. - The Backstory, Or: Just Where The Heck Does It All Start?
If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This 'backstory' is what helps give your book depth: here are a few points to keep in mind about the 'past' of the book you're writing. - Three Key Points To Consider Before You Write That Book!
According to recent surveys, over 70% of people questioned said they would like to write a book. This article touches on three key points that just might help them - and you - do just that! - Novel Writing - It's All In The Preparation!
Despite all the competition, most new and aspiring authors want to write a novel. This article take s a quick look at some points to consider before you put pen to paper! - Why Write A Novel? Here Are Three Good Reasons Not To!
For many aspiring writers, the novel is the chosen path to publication. Yet with so few achieving this goal, why not consider some other pathways to success? This article lists three reasons why not to write a novel and gives some alternatives! - Fiction Writing: Why You Should Get A Good Agent
To get an agent or not? This decision is a crucial one in your writing career so in this article we'll examine some of the 'fors' and 'againsts' of agents for fiction writers. - Fiction Writing: Getting Your Events In Order
In fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on! - Fiction Editing - Story Sense And Logic
Your story, be it novel, short story or novelette, is finished. Or is it? Before you send it to a publisher, check firstly that your story makes sense! - Is There A Book In You? Ten Points That Will Help You Decide
The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider. - Fiction Writing: 3 Crucial Points For Your Main Character
The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character. - Short Story Writing: Don't Waste Your Words on Wasted Words!
The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control! - Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell
When writing for women's magazines it's important to know the themes that work - and those that don't. Here we take a look at popular magazine themes. - Viewpoint Writing 2: How To Use Your Character's 'Voice'
There are some simple rules to remember when writing form a character's viewpoint, yet many forget them. Here's a rundown of some to remember . . . - Viewpoint Writing 1: Seeing Through Your Character's Eyes
Of the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it? - New Writers: Please Take Note!
Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . . - Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider
In short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then? - Short stories - Dead In The Water Or Alive And Kicking?
The short story genre is one that is thriving - but only in certain places. Where are they?
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