Like many authors, writing a novel was always an aspiration. When I finally started the process, in Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace I had a great story that had evolved from real-life events. Still, the majority of my experience was writing nonfiction, a style that generally called for straight facts with less emphasis on [...]
Every week, I get a lot of questions from lawyers eager to begin writing. Some want to become full-time writers, while others just want to complete the novel or screenplay that’s been kicking around their heads forever.
Most are highly committed to making a change in their lives, but oftentimes they fizzle out soon after [...]
If you’re planning on writing nonfiction, then the first question you have to ask is whether or not you think yourself capable of embarking on this trying yet rewarding journey. With general non-fiction, there will always be space for a good new non-fiction book in the market. So, what makes a non-fiction book a best [...]
There are almost as many genres of writing as there are authors. For each author, there is a reason for writing. This is true for traditional writing mediums (such as books) and new media like blogs as well. Why authors write and what they choose to write about can be surprising and exciting. One of [...]
The best things in life come free! I read this saying somewhere and it made me smile. It is true. You can indeed get a lot of things â the best of best â for free. Like earning a wonderful, four figure income from your home. Today, jobs are becoming scarce. Those that exist are [...]
Dear Writing Reader, One of the most popular questions from Authors on my site, Writing.Com, is: “How do I promote my Online Writing Portfolio outside of Writing.Com?” Here are my top five tips for increasing the amount of exposure to anyone’s online Writing Portfolio: Tip #1: Add your Online Writing Portfolio URL to your email [...]
Entering creative writing contests can become a lucrative yet addictive pastime for many writers who are spurred on by the challenge of pitting their wits against those of other dedicated writers. Cash prizes, publication and recognition for their endeavours entice many writers to submit their stories in the hopes of securing one of the top [...]
There are a lot of tapes and books and CD and even videos out there that claim they teach you how to write, but how many actually offer a full 4 part course included in their manual. A course that is offered in London as part of a creative writing school? This one does. And [...]
Why do people buy non-fiction books? Most readers buy books to solve problems or help with fulfilling a need. For example, when I started speaking for a fee I went out and bought a couple of popular books about speaking. Browsing in the bookstore, I was attracted to Lilyan Wilder’s book “7 Steps to Fearless [...]
Will my book pass or sell in a crowded book market?” Good question. You want to know. I want to know. We all want to know before we invest our time, effort and most of all our money. Here are a few tips to help you know if your book will just pass or sell [...]
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