Articles related to "Better Writing"
What Makes For Good Writing?
Daily practice, trust in the creative process, and the exercise of rigorous judgment are key factors required to produce original, believable, vivid prose.
what is good writing • essentials of good writing • how to write well • daily practice in writing • creative process
Daily practice, trust in the creative process, and the exercise of rigorous judgment are key factors required to produce original, believable, vivid prose.
what is good writing • essentials of good writing • how to write well • daily practice in writing • creative process
How to be a Journalist - Develop Your Own Style
Develop your own distinctive writing style by learning to express yourself clearly and trust your own voice. Editors prefer an individual style. Don't copy other writers
how to be a journalist • tips to make your writing stand out and help sell • what is journalistic style? • what is good writing style? • journalism style
Develop your own distinctive writing style by learning to express yourself clearly and trust your own voice. Editors prefer an individual style. Don't copy other writers
how to be a journalist • tips to make your writing stand out and help sell • what is journalistic style? • what is good writing style? • journalism style
Avoid Writing Contest Scams
With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.
writing contest scams • fake writing competitions • spot a writing scam • vanity presses • finding a good writing contest
With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.
writing contest scams • fake writing competitions • spot a writing scam • vanity presses • finding a good writing contest
Living Legends
Chapter 1 of a 5 part series introducing the 25 greatest living American (mostly) playwrights of our times.
great • greatest • living • american • play
Chapter 1 of a 5 part series introducing the 25 greatest living American (mostly) playwrights of our times.
great • greatest • living • american • play
The Best Fiction Writing Book
Whether you want to get into the Iowa MFA Writers' Workshop or sell a story to the New Yorker, this book will help you write better, from characters to theme to plot.
fiction • good writing book • swain • techniques of the selling writer • fiction
Whether you want to get into the Iowa MFA Writers' Workshop or sell a story to the New Yorker, this book will help you write better, from characters to theme to plot.
fiction • good writing book • swain • techniques of the selling writer • fiction
What Makes a Good Poem
For poets, the difference between a bad poem and a great one can be extraordinarily elusive to define. In this article, we'll introduce some elemental concepts to help.
what makes a poem good • writing good poetry • understanding poetry • crafting words • writing a great poem
For poets, the difference between a bad poem and a great one can be extraordinarily elusive to define. In this article, we'll introduce some elemental concepts to help.
what makes a poem good • writing good poetry • understanding poetry • crafting words • writing a great poem
Writing Great Indexing Entries
The usability of an index rests upon the care with which main and sub entries are created and how well they communicate the contents to the reader.
index • indexes • indexing • indexers • writing
The usability of an index rests upon the care with which main and sub entries are created and how well they communicate the contents to the reader.
index • indexes • indexing • indexers • writing
E-mail and Marketing Connection--Part 2
Part 1 of Paragraphing
writing • e-mail • marketing • indexing • indexers
Part 1 of Paragraphing
writing • e-mail • marketing • indexing • indexers
Edit for Facts and Reading Level
How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
Editing for Themes and Structure
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
Literary Theory Explorations
An essay on literary theory and the ever changing nature of the word, and the indefinability and inadequacy of literature and it's affect on the word
literature • theory • semiotics • philology • derrida
An essay on literary theory and the ever changing nature of the word, and the indefinability and inadequacy of literature and it's affect on the word
literature • theory • semiotics • philology • derrida
Plotting Your Book for Children
There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
Beyond Writing Plays
Looking for more? Ever thought about writing a screenplay or videos? Here are some things to think about.
play • stage • playwright • playwriting • screenplay
Looking for more? Ever thought about writing a screenplay or videos? Here are some things to think about.
play • stage • playwright • playwriting • screenplay
Finding Ideas for Picture Books
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
Closely Watched Shadows by Ronald Turco
This book is NOT "a highly recommended page-turner, a real psychological suspense-thriller."
true crime • nonfiction • non-fiction • profiling • profiler
This book is NOT "a highly recommended page-turner, a real psychological suspense-thriller."
true crime • nonfiction • non-fiction • profiling • profiler
Improve Your Vocabulary
AngstGrrl Web Zine defines just about everything...
angstgrrl • web zines • zines
AngstGrrl Web Zine defines just about everything...
angstgrrl • web zines • zines
Art Project: Cartooning
Cartooning can teach visual understanding, story-telling, writing skills, brainstorming and perhaps even a sense of humor. ;-)
cartoon • comic • comic book • archie • richie rich
Cartooning can teach visual understanding, story-telling, writing skills, brainstorming and perhaps even a sense of humor. ;-)
cartoon • comic • comic book • archie • richie rich
Book Review: 78 Reasons
"78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published & 14 Reasons Why It Just Might," by Pat Walsh, is a must-read for writers.
book review • pat walsh • 78 reasons • writing books • writing fiction
"78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published & 14 Reasons Why It Just Might," by Pat Walsh, is a must-read for writers.
book review • pat walsh • 78 reasons • writing books • writing fiction
Creating an Altered Clipboard
An altered clipboard makes a great gift for teachers, friends, or family members.
altering a clipboard • handmade teacher gift • paper crafting project • scrapbooking project • using paper crafting techniques
An altered clipboard makes a great gift for teachers, friends, or family members.
altering a clipboard • handmade teacher gift • paper crafting project • scrapbooking project • using paper crafting techniques
Don't Let Words Fail You
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
review • book review • words fail me • writing • nonfiction
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
review • book review • words fail me • writing • nonfiction
How to Ghostwrite
Ghostwriting, the art of writing anonymously for another person, takes special skills. Follow these guidelines to become a successful ghostwriter.
how to ghostwrite • tips for writers • writing an article • writing • ghostwriting
Ghostwriting, the art of writing anonymously for another person, takes special skills. Follow these guidelines to become a successful ghostwriter.
how to ghostwrite • tips for writers • writing an article • writing • ghostwriting
Memoirs Booming in Book Industry
Due to the popularity of reality TV, memoirs are recent big sellers in the book industry. People are interested to read true stories while experts are pushing fiction.
memoir writing • increased nonfiction sales • memoir popularity • reality tv influence on book industry • new york times top 10 list
Due to the popularity of reality TV, memoirs are recent big sellers in the book industry. People are interested to read true stories while experts are pushing fiction.
memoir writing • increased nonfiction sales • memoir popularity • reality tv influence on book industry • new york times top 10 list
Passions Or Days, You Decide.
A new haunted battlefield storyline doesn't have this viewer jumping for joy.
haunted • civil war • storyline • days of our lives • soap opera
A new haunted battlefield storyline doesn't have this viewer jumping for joy.
haunted • civil war • storyline • days of our lives • soap opera
Portfolios: Your writing collection (and connection)
You want a job? You need to show you can have the skills. A portfolio will show examples of your ablities.
clips • portfolio • journalism • students •
You want a job? You need to show you can have the skills. A portfolio will show examples of your ablities.
clips • portfolio • journalism • students •
Progressive Versus Simple Tense
This article explains and demonstrates why simple past or present tense verbs are usually preferable to progressive tense verbs.
verbs • simple • progressive • past • present
This article explains and demonstrates why simple past or present tense verbs are usually preferable to progressive tense verbs.
verbs • simple • progressive • past • present
Running On Empty, Director Sidney Lumet
Some 80s movies age better than others. Whether revisiting Running On Empty or watching it for the first time, it ages (mostly) well. And it's still a great film.
running on empty • river phoenix • best coming of age films • 1988 best actor oscar • judd hirsch
Some 80s movies age better than others. Whether revisiting Running On Empty or watching it for the first time, it ages (mostly) well. And it's still a great film.
running on empty • river phoenix • best coming of age films • 1988 best actor oscar • judd hirsch
A Faith-Free Homeschool Education
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
secular curriculums • banned books • journal keeping • homeschool field trips • educational web sites
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
secular curriculums • banned books • journal keeping • homeschool field trips • educational web sites
A Run of Bad Luck in Reading
Stack of new fiction proves disappointing to veteran reviewer.
david foster wallace • carrie brown
Stack of new fiction proves disappointing to veteran reviewer.
david foster wallace • carrie brown
Academia and the Classics
Review of the Academic Writing and Classic Literature topics on Suite 101.
review • essays • essay writing • academic writing • student
Review of the Academic Writing and Classic Literature topics on Suite 101.
review • essays • essay writing • academic writing • student
Affecting the Effect
A brief look at why writing affects people as they read, and how being an author allows one to manipulate the reader's emotions.
manipulate • affect • effect • writing • theory
A brief look at why writing affects people as they read, and how being an author allows one to manipulate the reader's emotions.
manipulate • affect • effect • writing • theory
Alzheimers Carers Writing Study
People caring for family members with Alzheimer's, are encouraged to write about their feelings, in an Internet-based study to see if this will reduce their stress.
family caregiver writing study • university of iowa college of nursing writing stud • university of iowa’s dr howard butcher • benefits of writing therapy • writing therapy for alzheimer’s caregivers
People caring for family members with Alzheimer's, are encouraged to write about their feelings, in an Internet-based study to see if this will reduce their stress.
family caregiver writing study • university of iowa college of nursing writing stud • university of iowa’s dr howard butcher • benefits of writing therapy • writing therapy for alzheimer’s caregivers
Blu-Ray Review: True Blood Complete Season One
Taut writing, great acting and excellent commentaries make HBO's True Blood Season One wicked, wicked fun. 9/10.
true blood • blu-ray review • hbo • alan ball • anna paquin
Taut writing, great acting and excellent commentaries make HBO's True Blood Season One wicked, wicked fun. 9/10.
true blood • blu-ray review • hbo • alan ball • anna paquin
Book Review: Words Fail Me
A great resource for new and veteran writers to sharpen their basic tools and sense of style.
writing • grammar • punctuation • style • book review
A great resource for new and veteran writers to sharpen their basic tools and sense of style.
writing • grammar • punctuation • style • book review
Cancelled TV Series
Out with the old and in with the new. Some popular TV series' were cancelled in 2006, but it was their time move on.
west wing cancelled • cancelled tv series • the west wing • alias • malcom in the middle
Out with the old and in with the new. Some popular TV series' were cancelled in 2006, but it was their time move on.
west wing cancelled • cancelled tv series • the west wing • alias • malcom in the middle
College Term Paper Introductions
Here's how to begin your papers with introductions that effectively orient readers to the topic and grab their attention.
college term paper introduction • thesis statement • attention step • statement of relevancy • background infromation
Here's how to begin your papers with introductions that effectively orient readers to the topic and grab their attention.
college term paper introduction • thesis statement • attention step • statement of relevancy • background infromation
Filling the Creative Well
Julia Cameron, author of The Right to Write and The Artist's Way, suggests taking time to see and absorb new images and ideas and to nourish the creative artist within.
writer's craft • julia cameron artist's way • julia cameron the right to write • creative writing tools • artist's date
Julia Cameron, author of The Right to Write and The Artist's Way, suggests taking time to see and absorb new images and ideas and to nourish the creative artist within.
writer's craft • julia cameron artist's way • julia cameron the right to write • creative writing tools • artist's date
Getting down to (writing) business
Advice and comfort for writers
writing • resolutions • artists way • books • publishing
Advice and comfort for writers
writing • resolutions • artists way • books • publishing
Getting Your Book Published
Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.
how to get published • getting published • romance • writing • writing groups
Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.
how to get published • getting published • romance • writing • writing groups
How to Choose a Career Path
Take time to research, learn and explore different careers before settling on just one.
how to choose a career • what career is right • choosing a career • personality assessment tests • career hopping
Take time to research, learn and explore different careers before settling on just one.
how to choose a career • what career is right • choosing a career • personality assessment tests • career hopping
How to Give Constructive Criticism
Are you a great editor? Consider this. How you give feedback on a writer's work can have more impact than what you say. Three tricks to giving helpful ConCrit.
constructive criticism concrit • writing editing circle • helpful editor feedback • how to give good criticism • improving writing
Are you a great editor? Consider this. How you give feedback on a writer's work can have more impact than what you say. Three tricks to giving helpful ConCrit.
constructive criticism concrit • writing editing circle • helpful editor feedback • how to give good criticism • improving writing
Ideas to Use for Great Expectations (stage I)
In teaching a novel, students get bored easily when all they do is read and discuss. Here are some ideas to give variety to your teaching of Great Expectations.
In teaching a novel, students get bored easily when all they do is read and discuss. Here are some ideas to give variety to your teaching of Great Expectations.
Imagination Abandoned
Are films really only enjoyable with cool effects and cool fights allowing us to check our brain at the door?
Are films really only enjoyable with cool effects and cool fights allowing us to check our brain at the door?
Journalism Student Tips
Wondering if a degree in journalism is for you? Check out this advice for becoming a successful journalism student.
journalism student tips • guidelines for future reporter • journalism student • journalism internship • journalism school
Wondering if a degree in journalism is for you? Check out this advice for becoming a successful journalism student.
journalism student tips • guidelines for future reporter • journalism student • journalism internship • journalism school
Knocked Up is a Knockout
First with virginity, now pregnancy, director Judd Apatow scores another comedy hit.
movie • knocked • up • seth • rogen
First with virginity, now pregnancy, director Judd Apatow scores another comedy hit.
movie • knocked • up • seth • rogen
Nicola Griffith Talks About Merit
Nicola's views on literary merit and the scary world we live in.
interview with nicola griffith • bending the landscape • ammonite • slow river • the blue place
Nicola's views on literary merit and the scary world we live in.
interview with nicola griffith • bending the landscape • ammonite • slow river • the blue place
Planning your Writing Day
Write smart and be successful by planning your writing agenda and maximising time-management skills.
time management for writing success • planning and motivation for writers • plan your writing day • time management for writing productivity • write efficiently and with motivation
Write smart and be successful by planning your writing agenda and maximising time-management skills.
time management for writing success • planning and motivation for writers • plan your writing day • time management for writing productivity • write efficiently and with motivation
Soundmen On Wax Records Reviewed by D.J. Rene Hewitt
Here's the two record set on Kenny Bobien, Dawn Tallman, Donna Montgomery and Ricky Nelson.
record reviews • soul music • kenny bobien • dawn tallman • donna montgomery
Here's the two record set on Kenny Bobien, Dawn Tallman, Donna Montgomery and Ricky Nelson.
record reviews • soul music • kenny bobien • dawn tallman • donna montgomery
Staffing a New Magazine
While many publishers don't have any staff for a new magazine, getting a bit of help can be a smart idea, especially if the help is free or very inexpensive.
staffing a new magazine • hiring help for a start up publication • hiring magazine advertising sales staff • photography staff costs • magazine distribution costs
While many publishers don't have any staff for a new magazine, getting a bit of help can be a smart idea, especially if the help is free or very inexpensive.
staffing a new magazine • hiring help for a start up publication • hiring magazine advertising sales staff • photography staff costs • magazine distribution costs
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