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Any information that can help sell one's writing is good. The 2007 Christian Writers' Market Guide is great tool.

Students need feedback that is specific, constructive and motivating. Here are best teaching practices and helpful classroom techniques on teaching and assessing writing

Thousands of mystery fans will convene online to meet and mingle with their favorite mystery authors at the first ever mystery writing conference on October 24, 2009.

It's really possible to get the clips to submit as samples to get that foot in the door as a food writer. This article will help a writer breakthrough into food writing.

Anyone who has written a novel can contact a literary agent, but there are a few ways that will lead to a guaranteed rejection letter.

The news makes Scifi conventions seem like gatherings of weirdos, but your favorite writer's coming to town. Here's how to have a great time at your first con.

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.

Hiring the right editor takes time and often involves trying out or interviewing several before you find one that you can work and feel comfortable with.

Academic conference abstracts are part résumé, part sales pitch. They need to situate presentations within serious research, but sound interesting to a broader audience.

Attending a writers conference is an excellent way for new writers to gain valuable information and insight into the world of writing.

You've finished writing your story and mailed it to that special publisher. Are you just going to sit there waiting for a response that may never come? Absolutely Not!

Learn more about Book Expo America, the largest annual book trade fair in the country, including special events, ticket prices and show timings.

Writing groups are a great way to introduce your work and to get feedback on your writing, but they could be holding you back as a writer too.

In this economy, writers are increasingly required to do their own self-promotion work. Impress publishers by bringing your own audience with you.

Beginning speculative fiction writers have a number of options -- including books, online courses, critique groups, and workshops -- to help them get started.

Maintaining classroom control during small groups and centers can be a struggle. Here are effective classroom management techniques to help students learn independently.

A subscription to a good writers' magazine will keep your writer happy all year long. The Writer, Mslexia, and others provide writing inspiration and advice.

Learn how to become a freelance writer in your spare time. Get tips on how to secure paid writing assignments in newspapers, magazines and as a business copy writer.

Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published.

The internet provides writers conferences the opportunity to reach a larger audience increasing its potential to attract both speakers and attendees.

Psychotherapist and writing coach, Bill O'Hanlon, teaches writers how to overcome procrastination and fire up motivation to start and finish writing projects.