Category Archives: Writing

Writing skills are an important part of communication. Regardless of what level of hierarchy you are at in an organization, writing is a valuable skill. Managers especially cab greatly benefit from honing their writing skills. Continue reading

We’ve heard it said before and chances are, you have probably heard it argued before as well. Some people believe writing is a gift, where others believe it is a skill. Continue reading

With these ideas, you can begin making money online today. It’s easier than you think to make money writing. Continue reading

In this article, we’ll examine some ways that you as a writer can improve the quality of your work as well as it acceptability to your editor/contractor. Writing freelance, unlike writing as an employee or on “spec”, requires three essentials if you are going to please the boss and earn the paycheck. Continue reading

There are many reasons why keeping a personal journal can be beneficial for the mind, body and spirit. How does journaling help? Continue reading

If you are engaging in a writing career, whether full or part time, you can’t do without the basic tools of the trade. Sure, you’ve learned to master the construction of sentences, paragraphs and have even mastered the art of maintaining a coherent line of thought for the reader to follow throughout your article or short work of fiction. I’m not referring to intellectual tools you have obtained through training or by trial and error. I am discussing, rather, the physical tools you need to get the job done. Continue reading

It is a simple, undeniable fact. Active writing will win the contest over passive writing every time. Writing that is passive can be compared to a great speech given in a monotone. You may have great material, have done hours of research and proofed it to the smallest of punctuation marks, but if it is dull and submissive, it will not ascend to the heights for which you aimed. Continue reading

In the writing world, adjectives and adverbs are like salt and pepper. They add flavor to writing, when used in moderation. Noun and action verbs are the meat and potatoes of writing. No meal can be prepared properly without the main course. Continue reading

Before we can start to write or distribute a press release we must first ask the question, what is a it? Well if you haven’t already guessed it is basically like an announcement to let the press know about something newsworthy. Continue reading

Are you planning of writing your own children’s book? This article will help people who are deciding to write children’s books. Continue reading

An essay writer should know the difference between reliable and unreliable sources. Educational institutions will not accept references from unreliable sources. Continue reading

Writing a novel can be a daunting task. Out of the blue, the symbolic light bulb in your head clicks on – you have an idea! Continue reading

Employees have C.V.s and Resumes. They have job applications and forms to fill out. But the lowly freelance writer has his or her bio. And that’s even better. In this article you’ll discover the real purpose of the writer’s bio. Continue reading

The word perfect is one of the most shrewdest terms in the dictionary. It can only be matched by saint and holy, which are two extremely powerful words. The difference between the perfect story and the perfect person is that one is created by God and the other by man. Continue reading

Are books about starting as a freelance writer able to teach you what you need to know to become successful at this very rewarding career? The truth is that there may exist a better teacher out there than any book can ever hope to become. Continue reading

Do you want to increase your income as a freelance writer and get into the six-figure bracket? To do this, you need to become an expert. You want to be the first name that comes to mind when a specific job comes up. Continue reading

Writers all want one thing and all want to do so in a matter of months or weeks, that thing is writing for a living. By this they mean the only thing they do is write and they can make a living off of it. It is a grand dream indeed at the very beginning. Continue reading

What one thing do all websites share with each other regardless of what they are buying, selling, or sharing? What is the one overriding fact about just about every website on the world wide web? Continue reading

Sometimes I lose steam in the middle of a book. But after I have finished the fifth chapter I have a burst of energy because I know the end is in sight. Don’t get me wrong. Continue reading

Many writers wonder if they need copyright protection. It is my opinion a serious author needs to copyright his work. Continue reading

Everything you write comes from your view of the world, including your customer’s view. Ask yourself whether you’re happy to have your name on it and to be associated with it. Continue reading

All writers give and receive notes all the time. We give notes to our friends, our colleagues, our writing buddies, and most importantly to ourselves. We receive notes from producers, directors, teachers, agents, friends, family, and fellow writing students. Continue reading

The professional writing portfolio is one of the best selling tools a freelance writer has. In this article you’ll discover how your portfolio provides social proof and convinces your client to buy. Continue reading

Have you written or are you in the process of writing a first book? If you are a first time author the following advice may be for your. Continue reading

The amazing convenience of the internet… you’ve got to love it. Combine internet with mobility, we are talking about major change in the world today! Continue reading

Creating unforgettable characters is the first and most important step to creating an unforgettable book. And the good news is, achieving a memorable character is actually much easier and much less work than you think. Continue reading

There is a thing which most writers do talk about, but might not understand: passionate writing. Passion for writing, yes this is a component to what writing is about, but it is not the only thing. For example, I can writing about say, the history of Germany, but I might not be as passionate about writing it than the research about the area. Continue reading

EBook writing is a very poplar way of promoting your products, but in order to be successful it must conform to certain unwritten rules. The eBook must be well written and easy to read, and your choice of paragraph size and font is very important in its perceived ease of use. Continue reading

Freelance writing is a great opportunity for people who like writing. First, you can do what you like and make money at the same time. Second, you get to work from home which means you can have a very flexible schedule. Continue reading

So you want to become a writer? If you are just getting started, one of the biggest questions is how to find writing jobs. Continue reading

If you are reading this article, you are probably wondering how to earn money by writing articles. In other words, you are a complete beginner. Well, everyone has to start somewhere. Continue reading

Not sure how to make money by writing articles online? In this article, you will not only learn how to get started, you will also learn 1 tip on how to make more money as a writer. Continue reading

Are you wondering how to find freelance writing jobs? In this article, you will learn one common method and one uncommon method to find freelance writing jobs. Continue reading

Are you trying to learn how to make money by writing online? In this article, you will learn some innovative ways to make money online with writing… Continue reading

Nowadays, everyone wants to make extra cash from home. Perhaps you have this intention too and is now looking for part time writing jobs from home. In this article, you will discover where to find these writing jobs… Continue reading

Are you wondering how to earn money as a writer? Before you get started, you might want to know what are the different kinds of writing jobs available and the kind of payment you can expect from each type of writing assignment. Continue reading

The performer gets a thrill out of being on stage and delivering his lines so that everyone laughs. The writer may prefer to take time to get those funny lines just right. He may even perform them in his head, but he prefers to stay out of the limelight and watch someone else deliver the lines. So which would you rather do? Continue reading

One main thing to do with material you write yourself is to test it out with a friend. In this way you’ll see whether it is really funny, or only funny because of something you know about the situation you wrote up, but haven’t put into the joke. Continue reading

Different types of jokes have different structure. The stand-up comic tells jokes that are brief and to the point. Often they only have two or three lines, commonly called the set-up and the punch line. The set up is what makes the audience think the way you want them to think, while the punch line provides the twist or surprise ending, contrasting to what was used in the set-up. Continue reading

Once you have an idea, how can you turn it into comedy? One way is by the use of exaggeration. Once you start making the end results more than they would normally be, the result is frequently humorous. Or it could be that the effort expended by your character is out of proportion to the end result – or perhaps the end result is not what he expected. Continue reading

Many writers and comedians write their own material because they have a sense of humor that is unique. It may be a warped sense of humor, but they have the ability to see humor in many situations that most people would never dream of. To do this, they often focus on the small trivialities of life that many people simply accept and never think about. Continue reading

The life of a comedian is not necessarily easy. While those on the outside of the industry see someone on stage that makes them laugh, there is much more to it than that. You need to practice all the time to get your routine down to a fine art. Continue reading

Comedy comes in several basic styles and each comedian usually concentrates on the particular style that suits them. That is not to say they can’t or don’t dabble in the other styles, but sometimes a particular style is so suited to a comedian – and they get so used to it, that they prefer not to change. Continue reading

Just how funny are you? There are plenty of people out there who think they are funny, but they suck. Then there are people who really are funny – apart from their work as a comedian. They are constantly joking around and playing gags on others. Laughing and making others laugh is their normal, everyday life. Continue reading

The best place to start your trip into the world of comedy is in front of your mirror. Here you can practice your jokes and comedy routines until they are perfect, with no one to put you down or laugh in the wrong places. You can watch yourself perform and try out various movements until you are satisfied with them – and then perhaps you can ask your friends what they think. Continue reading

Once you’ve written your sitcom – or preferably several of them – you need to get them read. But not by just anybody; getting them read by an agent is a necessary step. Firstly, write a one or two sentence description of each, called a logline. This is what you pitch to the agents over the phone. Continue reading

Are you wondering how to make money as a writer? Perhaps you want to become a writer but you have absolutely no idea how you can get started. You have completely no clue where to find writing jobs. Continue reading

Writing now becomes an important skill to study for anybody these days in every state of life. A teacher, student, everybody who already study English basics wanted to learn more of how to write English effectively so that they can express their feelings or ideas to their reader. Continue reading

Writing can be a solitary job, but it can also be quite stationary. Here’s how to get the blood pumping so that your writing can actually improve. Continue reading

Would you like to be a freelance writer? Do you want to work from home, writing and making lots of money? Cool. Continue reading