Writers can jinx their chances of publication simply by being too wordy. Just what does 'wordiness' mean, and how can it be fixed? Mostly, it's simply too many words.

Dec 9, 2009 - Marg McAlister

An author's work is never done. Rewriting and editing is all part of the process. Self-editing is a plus for any aspiring writer.

Jun 22, 2010 - Marianne Podgorski

First, let the creativity flow. After, use these tricks to make your creative writing more precise and readable. Keeping readers interested is key.

Dec 19, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.

Mar 22, 2007 - Ken Brosky

Authors who choose to self-publish face a wide array of options. Here is a look at some of the better-known print on demand companies.

Aug 29, 2007 - Paul Combs

Is it true that independent contractors don't pay taxes? Is it possible to get unemployment benefits while working at home? Separate self-employment facts and fiction.

Sep 2, 2009 - KC Morgan

Tight writing means tough self-editing. After reducing overall wordiness, the novice writer must examine word choice for precision. Cliches and 'pet phrases' must go.

Feb 27, 2010 - James Parsons

Tension, or the lack of tension in your novel can mean the difference between a reader turning the page or setting it aside.

Nov 4, 2011 - Renee Miller

Self-editing is tedious, but your manuscript should be polished to the best of your ability before you send it off to readers or editors.

Nov 3, 2011 - Renee Miller

Professional editors have spawned in the market to take the burden of checking your work. Apprehensive of their services? Determine whether they are right for you.

Nov 11, 2007 - Maria Zain

Creative writing has less to do with the 'creative' than it does with the 'writing.' That's the philosophy behind a fiction shop.

Aug 27, 2008 - David Fulmer

Stories in 25 words or less. A new genre of written fiction, a brilliant way of involving readers in the process of creating, or just pure laziness?

May 10, 2011 - Noemi Csiki

Blog fiction may not yet have the status of traditionally published fiction but the rise of the internet ensures the genre is unlikely to go away.

Mar 16, 2010 - Lee-Ann Khoh

Architecture is a profession that lends itself to family drama. Many noted writers, including John Galsworthy and Ayn Rand have developed their plots around it.

Aug 19, 2009 - Marie Brannon

The article discusses the different elements of writing successful fiction series.

Jan 3, 2011 - James Haynes

Everyone writes fiction these days and in numerous genres. The challenges I face as a fiction writer are akin to having readership ESP.

Sep 16, 2010 - Eleanore Whitaker

A lot of people have firm about ideas about self-employment, but are they true? Learn to tell the difference between work-at-home facts and pure fiction.

Feb 22, 2011 - KC Morgan