Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 2, 2009
Imitating to Improve Writing Style: Study an Author's Work by Taking Notes
By: Kathryn Long
Nov 1, 2009
Four Ways to Deal With Writer's Block: How to Put the Fun Back Into Writing a Book
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 27, 2009
Positive Narration and Vibrant Description: How to Capture the Reader and Write Better Fiction
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Oct 17, 2009
Writing in Class or Writing Alone? Learning to Write Inside or Outside the Classroom
By: Sarah Pearson
Oct 17, 2009
4 Writing Exercises to Hone Viewpoint Technique: The Benefits of Writing the Same Scene From Different Viewpoints
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 15, 2009
Better Grammar for Better Fiction: Writing Tips to Improve a Good Story – Spelling & Sentence Structure
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Oct 15, 2009
Is the Pen Mightier Than the Keyboard? Handwriting vs. Computer Typing
By: Sarah Pearson
Oct 14, 2009
The Search for Suitable Synonyms: Find the Right Words to Write With
By: Sarah Pearson
Oct 11, 2009
Creative Writing-Show, Don't Tell: Use Imagery and All the Senses to Delight Readers
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Oct 10, 2009
Creating Great Prose: Five Editing Tips for Writing Excellence
By: Sarah Pearson
Oct 9, 2009
How to Weave Backstory Into a Novel: Including Necessary Background Without Info-Dumping
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 7, 2009
Use Narrative to Connect Readers to a Novel: Deep Point of View Makes Third Person Feel Like First Person
By: Tara McClendon
Oct 7, 2009
Avoiding Viewpoint Slips When Writing a Scene: Effective Use of Third Person Limited Point of View
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 4, 2009
How to Show a Character's Thoughts in Fiction: The Role of Deep Viewpoint, Tags and Italics
By: Marg McAlister
Oct 4, 2009
Omniscient Versus Third Person Limited POV: Which is the Best Viewpoint for a Novel
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 30, 2009
Writing Stories – Point of View: Four Basic POVs and How to Choose the Right One
By: Anita Saran
Sep 28, 2009
First person Narration Involves Readers: Allows Connections With Characters, But Beware of Mistakes
By: Laura Steiner
Sep 28, 2009
Five Tips on Punctuation for Dialogue: Better Writing Skills for Character Conversations
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 27, 2009
Writing Exercises for Emerging Writers: Setting: A Writer's Point A
By: Eduardo Camacho
Sep 27, 2009
How to Write Dialogue from the Ground Up: A New Approach to One of the Most Difficult Writing Skills
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 26, 2009
Prompts for Creative Writers: Ideas to Facilitate Imaginative Writing Sessions
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Sep 25, 2009
Writing Stories – Dialogue: Reveal Character and Backstory, Further the Plot
By: Anita Saran
Sep 21, 2009
Inspirational Creative Writing Exercises: Practice for Imaginative Writers
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Sep 17, 2009
Omniscient Narrator Controls the Point of View: In a God-like Perspective Viewpoint Varies From POV
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 17, 2009
Sound – Its Importance in the Short Story: Guide to Writing Prose That's Pleasant to the Ear
By: Anita Saran
Sep 16, 2009
Authors Use God-like Point of View: The Omniscient Narrative Jumps Viewpoint
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 15, 2009
A Look at POV in the Twilight Saga: Stephenie Meyer Uses Viewpoint to Create Bestselling Series
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 13, 2009
Creative Writing-Revision Matters: Techniques to Polish a Novel or Short Story
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Sep 11, 2009
Use Third Person Narrative for Creative Writing: Personal Pronouns Dictate Point of View for Novels and Stories
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 10, 2009
Point of View is a Major Player in Articles: Creative Writing Offers Several Styles Like Second Person Narrative
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 10, 2009
Conflict – the Heart of the Short Story: How Obstacles Faced by Characters Build Fiction
By: Anita Saran
Sep 9, 2009
Get Intimate With First Person Point of View: How to Write a Book Using the "I" Narrative
By: Tara McClendon
Sep 7, 2009
Increase the Tension of a Scene: Building Peaks in the Story Through Conflict
By: Camy Tang
Sep 5, 2009
Six Essential Areas of Feedback for Writers: How to Create Writer's Checklists that Work
By: Marg McAlister
Sep 3, 2009
Getting the Story Started: Tips for Writing a Great Beginning
By: Rebecca Lake
Sep 1, 2009
Let Point of View Characters Speak Their Minds: Pull Readers Into Character’s Thoughts With Internal Monologue
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 31, 2009
How to Effectively Revise A Story: A Writer's Guide to Self Editing
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Aug 29, 2009
The Role of Exposition in Fiction: Literary Techniques Help Bring Readers Up to Speed
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 27, 2009
The Value of the Unanticipated: Sprucing Up a Blah Scene by Adding Conflict
By: Camy Tang
Aug 27, 2009
Basic Rules for Writing Dialogue: Use Conversation to Advance the Plot
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 27, 2009
Use Beats to Bring Dialogue to Life: Go Beyond Basic Attributions to Show Off Fiction Writing
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 26, 2009
Capture Attention by Writing a Cliffhanger: Write a Novel Readers Can't Put Down
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 25, 2009
Write Fiction With a Hook: Start a Book to Grab Reader’s Attention
By: Tara McClendon
Aug 22, 2009
Building Toward the Climax: Novel Writing Tips: Increasing Pressure On the Protagonist of a Novel
By: Camy Tang
Aug 22, 2009
Fiction Writers – Avoid the Sagging Middle: Tips to Write a Dynamic Center Segment of a Novel
By: Camy Tang
Aug 22, 2009
When a Scene Isn't Working: Tips For Overcoming Writer's Block
By: Camy Tang
Aug 22, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Russel D McLean: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World
By: Janice Hally
Aug 21, 2009
Tips for Writers – Beginnings to Avoid: Three Things That Weaken a Story Opening
By: Camy Tang
Aug 19, 2009
Techniques of Best-selling Writers: How to Bring to Life Characters, Settings, and Events
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 12, 2009
Autumn Writing Prompts: Ten Creative Ideas for Fall Writing Inspiration
By: Samantha Garner
Aug 12, 2009
Creative Writing Prompts: Simple Exercises Can Help Release Creativity
By: Debbie Roome
Aug 9, 2009
The Emotional Connection in Fiction: Feelings are a Vital Part of Any Story
By: Debbie Roome
Aug 5, 2009
The Decision That Starts the Story: Knowing How and Where to Begin Your Novel
By: Camy Tang
Aug 5, 2009
More Tips for How to Present Backstory: Additional Tricks to Make a Character’s Past History Compelling
By: Camy Tang
Aug 4, 2009
Tips on Overcoming Writer's Block: Start Writing Again Now!
By: Judith Bakley
Aug 3, 2009
How to Develop a Narrative Voice for Fiction: Creative Writing Tips for Developing Writing Style for Novels
By: Rachel Wills
Jul 30, 2009
Titling a Story: Tips and Ideas for Creating Good Story Titles
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Jul 28, 2009
Easy Ways to Distinguish Difficult Homophones: There is no Reason to Fear Words That Sound the Same
By: Judith Bakley
Jul 26, 2009
First Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide: Advantages & Disadvantages of Writing 1st Person POV
By: Alice Luxton
Jul 25, 2009
Pet Peeves of Fiction Editors: Five Things to Avoid Before Submitting Story to an Editor
By: Judith Bakley
Jul 24, 2009
Writing With All Five Senses: Readers Relate With More Description Using All the Senses
By: Judith Bakley
Jul 20, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Mary Smith: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers
By: Janice Hally
Jul 20, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Maggie Kingsley: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers
By: Janice Hally
Jul 20, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Gillian Philip: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers
By: Janice Hally
Jul 18, 2009
Third Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide: Advantages & Disadvantages of 3rd Person
By: Alice Luxton
Jul 14, 2009
Point of View in Writing: The Reader Gets Involved Through Proper Use of POV
By: Judith Bakley
Jul 12, 2009
Using Dialogue Tags Correctly: Showing What a Character Says Instead of Telling
By: Judith Bakley
Jul 12, 2009
Review of No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty: A Low-stress, High-velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
By: Mayra Calvani
Jul 7, 2009
How to Write Better Dialogue: The Five Steps to Improving Written Dialogue
By: Shaun Edwards
Jul 2, 2009
Story Prompts to Help Jumpstart Creativity: Finding the Inspiration for a Story or Novel
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 2, 2009
Finding Story Ideas: A Guide for Overcoming Writer’s Block
By: Kenneth Burchfiel
Jul 1, 2009
How to Write a Good Rough Draft: An Explanation of the First Draft Writing Process
By: Kenneth Burchfiel
Jun 30, 2009
How To Reduce Stress Over Writing: A Writers’ Guide for Decreasing Performance Anxiety
By: Kenneth Burchfiel
Jun 30, 2009
Understanding Point-of-View: Choosing the “Voice” of a Story
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jun 29, 2009
Creative Writing Exercises to Inspire: When a Writer Has the Desire to Write but No Ideas
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 27, 2009
Creative Writing Exercises for Inspiration: When a Writer Has the Desire to Write but No Ideas
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 27, 2009
Routines and Location Can Help Creative Writers: How the Right Choices Help Inspire Imaginative Writing
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 26, 2009
Getting Excited About Creative Writing: How to Find Inspiration for Imaginative Writing
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 26, 2009
Getting Started With Creative Writing: Ideas for Imaginative Writing Inspiration
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 22, 2009
Using Color in Fiction: Color Adds Life to a Story
By: Debbie Roome
Jun 19, 2009
Finding Telling and Fixing It: How to Show Instead of Tell
By: Camy Tang
Jun 19, 2009
Head-Hopping: What It is and Why to Avoid It
By: Camy Tang
Jun 19, 2009
Grammar, Punctuation, and Style for Fiction: Some Tips on Style Used by Publishing Houses
By: Camy Tang
Jun 18, 2009
Setting Writing Goals: Five Tips for a Daily Writing Routine
By: Jo Lamb-White
Jun 17, 2009
Fighting Writer's Block: Returning to Inspiration and Writing in New Genres
By: Elisabeth Sharber
Jun 16, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Maggie Craig: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Authors From Around the World
By: Janice Hally
Jun 15, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Trisha Ashley: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Writers
By: Janice Hally
Jun 12, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Aline Templeton: The Mysterious Writing Habits of the World's Top Crime Writers
By: Janice Hally
Jun 11, 2009
The Benefits of Writing From Experience: A Look at How Personalized Accounts Produce Better Stories
By: Kenneth Burchfiel
Jun 11, 2009
Write Description Using the Sense of Sound: Be More Creative by Describing What Characters Hear
By: Karen Duvall
Jun 11, 2009
Write Description Using the Sense of Smell: How Scent Can Help Create Better Descriptive Details
By: Karen Duvall
Jun 11, 2009
Put a Stop to Writer's Block: End Writer’s Block Before it Ends Your Writing
By: Linda Hatton
Jun 11, 2009
Writers' Rituals - Alanna Knight: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World
By: Janice Hally
Jun 10, 2009
A List of Freewriting Topics: Prompts to Facilitate Writing Sessions
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 8, 2009
Writers' Rituals – Eileen Ramsay: The Mysterious Writing Habits of Writers From Around the World
By: Janice Hally
Jun 7, 2009
Write Description Using the Sense of Sight: Convey Details in Fiction From a Visual Perspective
By: Karen Duvall
Jun 7, 2009
What the Author Can do to About Writer's Block: Creative Writing Advice, Help & Tips on How to Complete a Novel
By: Rachel Wills
May 27, 2009
Creative Writing Exercises for Writer's Block: Guide for Authors on Quelling the Inner Critic & Writing a Book
By: Rachel Wills
May 27, 2009
Tips on Editing a Draft Manuscript: Critique Yourself!
By: Stephanie Williams
May 26, 2009
Save the Backstory For Later: Why Not to Present Backstory in the First Chapter
By: Camy Tang
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