The digital age--it's easy for someone to steal your Internet or print freelance writing without permission. Find out how to copyright or register intellectual properties

Sep 22, 2007 - Maryan Pelland

Understanding your rights and responsibilities under copyright law is crucial to protecting your creative assets.

Feb 28, 2012 - Ellen Supple

New writers often agonize over the length of their first novel. While there is much variation when it comes to word count, there are some basic standards.

Jun 2, 2011 - Leigh-Ann Andersen

Novel outlines are frequently discarded by writers. However, by actively using a novel outline, the writing process becomes quite a bit easier.

Jul 25, 2011 - Leigh-Ann Andersen

In the electronic age, even more so than in the past, writers need to be knowledgeable regarding what constitutes plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Jul 13, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

A 1938 issue of Superman sold for 1.5 million dollars in 2010. Jerome Siegel and Joseph Shuster created the character but died with almost no profit from their creation.

Jan 11, 2010 - Marian Henderson

Whether you've written a novel or manuscript, penned a poem or composed a song, your creative body of work is protected by copyright law.

Jan 25, 2008 - Elizabeth Richards

Copyright is an important legal issue advertisers should keep in mind when developing ads.

Feb 27, 2011 - Anne Marie Coar

A tutorial on how to write Christian fiction for men, general adult readers and Christian stories for kids.

Jan 13, 2011 - Derek Clendening

The importance of setting in a novel; specifically how to create a convincing, effective setting, and exercises to improve the author's writing ability.

Jun 11, 2010 - Thomas Brown

A good novel is the combination of a number of factors. Checking for these is the first step to success.

Jan 11, 2010 - Debbie Roome

Writing a novel can be broken into manageable steps that will lead to a finished book.

Mar 13, 2008 - Donna Lea Simpson

Part of querying and submitting a manuscript for publication includes writing a strong synopsis or summary.

Jun 6, 2010 - Michelle Schusterman

Those hoping to publish a cozy mystery will need to follow some basic literary ingredients.

Feb 18, 2010 - Laura Briggs

Can novelist software really help an author to complete a novel? A variety of author and novel software exists and this article will review their value.

Sep 18, 2010 - Roger Vernon

Writing successful romance fiction must take into account the joy of the formula while offering something original. Here are some expert tips for keeping readers engaged.

Nov 15, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

Finding a publishing agent for a manuscript requires a compelling query and novel synopsis. Here is how to write a synopsis.

Sep 20, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

First Draft in 30 Days is a well-detailed, practical system of how to write a novel in a month. It can be personalized and is especially useful during NaNoWriMo.

Jul 27, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.

Jun 6, 2008 - Helen Brain