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Originally from Dorset, UK, Janet now lives in Western Australia and has been writing Historical Romance novels ever since publisher Robert Hale published her novel.

To be a good writer, it takes more than just a computer and an empty page. Professional writers can make a living off of words and so can you with the right techniques.

One of the biggest problems writers face is writing. Not editing, not censoring, not even writing well. Just writing.

All writers experience the reality of having their work rejected. While rejection is never easy, it can become a useful tool to improve the quality of one's writing.

Every aspiring writer needs to know the fundamentals of the book publishing industry, how to market books independently or through an agent and what those processes are.

To break into the Travel Writing industry and carve a career in this field, these professional writing courses will equip new writers with the skills needed to impress.

New writers have a lot of questions about what they should know about writing. Here is a summary to get beginning writers started.

For those who are interested in the world of freelance writing, there is a ton of work to be found - here is where you go to do it.

If you are planning to become a freelance writer, you may want to know how to start searching for writing opportunities. Here are several avenues you may wish to explore.

Creative writing contests are a popular way for emerging writers to showcase their work. Boost success by using these guidelines for writing competitions.

All writers want to create characters that are believable and sympathetic. A knowledge of some of the problems common to new writers will help this process.

Is it better to be a self-taught writer, or to take lessons from others? Find out the advantages of both methods here.

Writing for children may seem as easy as 1-2-3, but underestimating what publishers and readers want can be the death knell for first-time writers.

Three schemes for new writers offer genuine, publisher-backed routes to success. This article looks at how one of them, run by the RNA, is backing upcoming novelists...

Writers who are serious about making a living at writing should consider these sometimes overlooked markets.

Romance is the number one selling genre in the world. Why? More importantly, why would a writer want to publish adult fiction? Lots of reasons. Here's a few:

SF by Damian Broderick, Robert Reed, Michael Blumlein, Hugo-winner Kristine Kathryn Rusch, new writers Derek Zumsteg and Mary Robinette Kowal, and Steven Popkes returns

Built upon the practice of yoga, Laraine Herring offers insight and exercises to help writers find and embody their authentic voice.

Colleen J. McElroy gives advice to new writers and discusses how literary journal editors choose what to publish.

New freelance writers worry that other writers or magazine editors will "steal" article ideas. These reasons to pitch detailed query letters will ease those concerns!

Demand Studios is a site where freelance writers can share their expertise and hone their writing skills while they earn money online.

The University of Alberta, teamed with Alberta Playwright's Network, hosts an annual festival to foster emerging and veteran playwrights and develop new works.

The Ellery Queen tradition of literary excellence has made it one of the finest periodicals of it kind while supporting established as well as aspiring writers.

Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.

Knowing how to begin a story is one of the many challenges faced by fiction writers. Creating a strong opening is key to setting the tone for the story as a whole.

New freelance writers looking to earn a little money and build some experience writing for a publication should look into writing for Textbroker.com

Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.

What makes Glimmer Train run? It consistently publishes high quality short stories, among the best in the business, and pays its contributors well. All aboard.

A freelance writing career means being willing to write for anyone - or does it? Deciding when to call it a day can be a step forward.

With thousands of writing opportunities online it is easier than most might think for new writers to get published and earn money.

Renegade writer Linda Formichelli breaks all the rules of magazine publishing. Yet, she manages to write for top national magazines. Here's how she does it.

There are a number of sites that are easy for beginning Web writers to start practicing their writing. These sites allow creative control while providing some direction.

Linda Formichelli writes for top national magazines and makes good money doing it! And, according to Linda, so can you -- if you're good and know which rules to break.

Writers need a way to get their novels, plays and poems noticed. Are writing competitions, awards and prizes the answer? Do they help to create successful writers?

This month's fiction is from Campbell-Award nominee Charles Coleman Finlay, Marc Laidlaw, Richard Mueller, Rand B. Lee and Stephen Popkes and humour from Paul di Filippo.

One of the trademarks of seasoned writers is how effectively they handle conversations between characters. However, even beginning writers can develop this skill.

The sudden death of a formerly unknown artist sends the Chelsea art world into a tailspin. Protagonist Mia McMurray watches as everyone suddenly clamors for his artwork.

For many decades Parents Magazine has educated and guided parents about raising children from the crib through college.

All novelists make some mistakes during the writing process. Avoiding the most serious of these errors can mean the difference between success and failure.

A writer must be familiar with the vocabulary of publishers and agents. Discover the meaning of words an agent might use in a letter and ride the learning curve.

Journalist Sam de Brito gave a 7:30am talk about his book The Lost Boys on Friday, at Gertrude and Alice Café and Bookstore in Bondi.

Self publishing has long been condemned as a pursuit of vanity and instant gratification leaving writers to struggle with a long stream of rejection letters.

Novelist and publisher, Vickie Stringer, speaks out on publishing and offers advice to new writers.

Editors say new writers make the same craft mistakes. Understanding those errors can help a writer polish his or her manuscript and better avoid the rejection letter.

Some students feel like college writing courses are a waste of their time and often this is because they don't think they have anything to say.

If a writer tackles a historical novel, the history better be right. Accurate research establishes a writer's credibility and enhances the chance for success.

Getting the clips writers need for an online writing portfolio can be a challenge. Here are some ways to create writing samples.

Successful writing is a combination of skill, focus and discipline. Learn how to put these into practice.

Suspence Writer, Victoria Howard, talks about the background in her books, and the benefits of joining Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America

Writers need expert sources to make their articles come alive. But where does a writer go to find expert sources? It's easier than you might think.