Writing a novel from start to finish is its own challenge. Can you imagine writing a novel in just thirty days? It can be done, all you have to do is be prepared and do a little bit every day. Before you know it, you'll hit the fifty thousand word mark. You can do it! November's just around the corner. Here are a few ways that can help you get prepared for this one month journey. ... read more »

As a writer, one of the hardest decisions you will face is deciding whether to self-publish your work or not. To most people, being published by a mainstream book publisher will seem ideal, but being published this way isn't the only means to get your work in print. You even lose some creative control of your work. It can be difficult to weigh your options, and here are a few things for y... read more »

Having dialogue is a key aspect of writing fiction. It is possible to have a story without dialogue, but a story like that would work best if it was a very short story or as an experimental story. Dialogue is what keeps the fiction fresh and gives your readers a break from long paragraphs of narration. It's in the dialogue that the real action happens. Here are a few ways to make your di... read more »

The creative process isn't always something that comes easily to us, even if we deal with creativity each day. To ensure that we constantly produce something of value to use on a daily basis, we have to put ourselves through a process like finding our muse. Here are a few ways to get the creative jump start that you need no matter what kind of work you do. Work When You Don't Feel ... read more »

Writing, no matter what it is, can cause a person a lot of stress. Instead of taking on the more passive role of reading, we are forced to take charge and be active by using our brains to create something new. While there are a lot of different approaches to writing, very few methods focus on what's actually best for the writer. Here are some ways that are sure to help you the next time y... read more »

Beginning a novel is a big project to take on for anyone. It's important for the author to get a good start on the novel and maintain his or her story while having a good momentum. Here are a few things to help make sure that writing your novel from start to end is the most enjoyable for you. Know What You Want to Write Writing a novel can be difficult enough knowing what you want to w... read more »

Lots of people want to tell you about how you can write content for the internet or how to become a freelance writer, but no one seems to want to touch the subject of how to set your own freelance rates. It's complicated, but it's also something that has to be determined. You don't want to overcharge your clients, but you don't want to cheat yourself, either. Here are a few... read more »

For many writers, the road to becoming a published writer is often long and difficult. Before you can even start to envision all of your literary dreams coming true, you must first begin with the humble query letter. The query letter is merely a way of getting your foot into the door of the publishing industry. You are basically asking an editor or an agent to consider reading your work and dec... read more »

Do you think you can write a good story? Can you write it in a thousand words or less? That's exactly what a flash fiction story is, a story that can be read very quickly. It may sound simple, but successful practitioners of this craft are only those who know the economy of words and the value of being concise. Here's what you can do to succeed. Think of a Story That sounds like an ... read more »

Writing a novel is a big project to take on. It takes persistence, endurance, and dedication just to get it finished. For some writers just putting the pen on the page or sitting down in front of the computer is a big deal, sometimes too much for them. Here are some ways to help overcome that obstacle and make time to write your novel-all in ninety days. Plan Your Novel The plan is to write yo... read more »