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| Writing Advice: Important Points of Fiction |
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By Charles O. Goulet
Fiction manuscripts receive feedbaFiction manuscripts receive feedback that addresses and scores:
· The theme of the book
· Character development and depth
· Plot and story line resolution
· Pace and setting of the story
· The effective use of dialog
· The appropriateness of the tense and point of view
· How compelling the book will be in the marketplace
· Spelling, grammar, punctuation and much more!
The theme or premise of a novel is important because it sets the stage for
the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the climax. Is it a
story of love, jealousy, ambition, adventure, of triumph or failure? These
themes, as well as many others must be considered and decided upon by the
fiction writer.
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Posted by User on Friday, October 16 @ 00:07:09 EDT (73 reads)
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| Writing Advice: How Book Design and Book Marketing Will Keep Your Book Alive |
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By Sid Smith
It's estimated that the average number of books sold by an author is less than 50. Do you want to suffer the fate of the majority; or, would you prefer to be successful. Learn the four key steps you must take to be a successful author, selling far more books than the average bear.
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Posted by User on Friday, October 16 @ 00:04:29 EDT (67 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Top 10 Reasons to Journal |
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By Joyce Moseley Pierce
I have been a faithful journaler since about 1980. I started out in 1978 by
writing my thoughts in a steno notebook. As I learned how to put more expression
in my thoughts, I moved on to a spiral notebook. I've tried journals with lined
paper and lined loose leaf paper to put in my own three-ring notebooks, but
because I am much faster at typing than writing, I now keep my journal on the
computer. In years past I have typed the pages and printed them out, but in
2002, I typed my thoughts and just saved them on a CD. It takes up a lot less
room and also allows me to have a password to protect my thoughts.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:59:02 EDT (111 reads)
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| Writing Advice: How to Find Interesting Words and Names for Your Fantasy Writing |
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By Will Kalif
Tolkien was a Philologist which made him an expert at linguists and the history of languages so it easy to see why his writing is filled with wonderful names of characters, creatures, and places. You don’t have to be a philologist to also find words that fit into your fantasy writing and accentuate the feel of your created world. Here are some tips and hints on how to do it.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:55:37 EDT (64 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Applying KISS Principle in Writing |
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By Meryl K. Evans
I have added a new word to my vocabulary. Logorrhea. We've all been touched by it. What is it? The Word Spy defines it, "excessive verbosity and long-windedness. Also know as verbal diarrhea."
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:53:19 EDT (100 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Chasing the Wild Unicorn: How to find your Unique Writers Voice |
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By Will Kalif
Finding your unique writing style and voice is much like chasing a wild unicorn. You can’t do it! The harder you look, the further away it gets. You have to let it come to you. Here is some advice on how to do it.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:51:07 EDT (89 reads)
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| Writing Advice: So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer? |
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By Sharon Hurley Hall
Making it as a freelance is not easy, especially if you haven’t been published before. However, with a bit of persistence you can be successful. Here are a few tips to get you started.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:48:40 EDT (82 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Writing For Women's Magazines: These Methods Really Work! |
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By Steve Dempster
Writing for women’s magazines is a lucrative and easy way of getting into print. Most National magazines have readerships in the thousands – some in the millions – so your name can gain huge exposure through this medium.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:47:03 EDT (95 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Boost Creativity by Befriending Your Muse |
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By Molli Nickell
Want to boost your creativity? How about finding more time to write, regardless of how busy your life may be? Consider enlisting the assistance of your muse, a force of inspiration that is ready, willing and able to help you reach your goal of becoming published.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:44:43 EDT (108 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Writing For Money - Avoid Writing Scams |
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By Angela Booth
Have you been the victim of a writing scam? Don't feel bad. You often need to be burned once or twice before you become wary, so look on it as the price of experience.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 15 @ 23:41:57 EDT (59 reads)
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