451: Writing Naturally
Have you ever found yourself stuck in your writing like a child on a rocking horse Rocking back and forth, writing and editing, and wondering why your story doesn’t take you anywhere...

452: An Author’s Glimpse Into The Operation Of A Book Publishing Company
The publishing company is the backbone of the writing world The publishing company provides a great service to society by publishing and displaying the work of authors...

453: Book Review Of Stuart Nachbar’s Book About Education And Politics
Stuart Nachbar has created a curious novel in The Sex Ed Chronicles Using a backdrop of 1980 New Jersey, we are introduced to the murky world of school politics...

454: Writing Articles Can Be A Profitable Business
In the world of today, job satisfaction scores over most other factors They are less inclined to become cogs in the wheel if they can help it...

455: Compassion
I never considered myself a particularly spiritual, or for that matter, a religious person But I’ve found that in writing The Osgoode Trilogy, particularly the third, A Trial of One, that compassion has become very strong theme which runs through all three novels...

456: How Long Is Too Long To Market A Book?
So how long is too long to market a book According to some studies (both formal and informal) marketing (and seeing the results in the form of book sales) can take anywhere from six months to two years, it all depends on what you want to get out of it...

457: On The Planet Corporate: Survival Through Fiction
I found myself sitting in the HR department of one of the most famous companies in America My ice queen soon to be boss wanted me and I knew it...

458: Save The Planet, Hug A Clam
It has become obvious to all but the most unrelentingly stubborn apologists for the oil industry that we now stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our planet As much fun as it would be to make fun of Al Gore’s pretentious drawl and expanding bald spot, none of us can afford to ignore his clarion call for global change...

459: "Do I Have Writing Talent?" It’s A Mistaken Question
Over the years, many people have asked me to look at their writing "I need to know, do I have talent or not," they say...

460: What Can The Mystery Writers Of America Learn About Discrimination From The Sneetches?
The Mystery Writers of America (MWA), an organization that defines itself as " the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre," has developed a list of "approved publishers," and a set of criteria authors must meet to join as active members or enter the prestigious Edgar Award contest...

461: The Simple Facts About Plagiarism
Anyone who is a writer is concerned with plagiarism Copyright Laws protect copyright holders from having their works plagiarized...

462: Pay Yourself First – Making Money Without Getting Paid
You might not be used to depositing checks earned by the sweat of your pen (yet) That doesn’t mean you can’t start becoming financially savvy with your writing...

463: Receiving Feedback With Grace
Imagine holding a bouquet of balloons And someone comes up to you and pops one with a pin...

464: Business Writing Tips For Professionals
Effective business writing skills can help you win that million dollar contract, earn a promotion, resolve a dispute, or generate a significant increase in new business leads Poor business writing, on the other hand, can never be undone; it can cause you to lose business to your competition and even cost you your job...

465: Build Your Creative Dam To Complete Projects
Artists and writers are fed by a constant stream of curiosity Our imaginations flow freely with ideas and connections, which allows for a rich river of creativity that can infuse our lives with joy...

466: 7 Book Title Templates that Grab Your Book Readers By the Collar
Is your book title the best it can be? Could it use some work to do its job effectively? Don't let your book get lost in the sea of information streaming into your reader's consciousness each day. Instead, write a sizzling title designed to hook your potential readers and draw them in for the read....

467: The Five Phases Of Feedback
You may have heard about the five phases of grief Psychological professionals have outlined the pattern of emotions that humans cycle through during the grieving process...

468: Write About Something That Will Change Your Life!
It’s been said that you should "write about what you know" It’s also been said that doing that condemns you to a life of boredom as you’ll never grow beyond your current limitations...

469: Are You The Next JK Rowling?
Harry Potter The name brings instant recognition from people all over the world...

470: Tackle A Trilogy And Triple Your Profits
Are you a writer with big ideas Are you always imagining epics, sweeping stories, great tales of human struggle and sacrifice, interlaced with personal stories of love, sadness and triumph...

471: The Long And The Short Of The Short Story
Congratulations You’ve spotted a great short story competition and decided to enter...

472: Imagine If Yoda Were Your Writing Coach...
Writers live a solitary life That’s a fact...

473: Book Review Of Coinage Of Commitment By Rob Costelloe
The press release bills this book as a love story, I disagree, it is a story about love Specifically one man’s search for an everlasting love...

474: Book Review Of Fitness Kills By Helen Barer
Food writer, or Foodie, as they are known in the trade, Nora Franke is overfed and overwrought over a recent breakup with her long time boyfriend "We need a break" he tells her, Nora decides that spending some time away from the bustle of New York is just the tonic she needs...

475: Publish Your Book With An Independent Publisher
There are basically three options for getting your book published You can try to get your book proposal accepted by one of the industry giants like Penguin or Random House but that’s a tough road...