| 691 | Taking in the Good Criticism and Leaving the Rest Behind Preview: We have all been criticized upon sometime or another, as a writer it is something to be expected. Every paragraph, every sentence, every word is criticized. We just need to know how to benefit from the criticism and learn the difference between constructive and bashing as well as good and bad criticism. Something else that is important to remembe... (more) Published By: Gary R. Hess Submitted: 08 September,2004 |
| 692 | Are You Ready For The Publishing Revolution? Preview: Are You Ready For The Publishing Revolution? by John Colanzi http://www.thesimplesystem.net Writing has traditionally been considered a solitary craft. You wrote you article or book in seclusion. You submitted it to an editor or publisher and prayed it would be published. Along comes the Internet and the monsters out of the cage. You now have ... (more) Published By: John Colanzi Submitted: 08 September,2004 |
| 693 | 10 Benefits Of Submitting Your Articles To Ezines Preview: "10 Benefits Of Submitting Your Articles To Ezines" by Frank Bauer 1. You'll brand your web site, business and yourself by submitting articles to ezines. You could include your name, business name, your credentials, web site address and e-mail address in your resource box. To find publisher you can submit your articles to, you can simply visit G... (more) Published By: Frank bauer Submitted: 09 September,2004 |
| 694 | 1-2-3 Submitting Your Work to Publishers Preview: I’ve finished my first book: each word has been read and re-read, each sentence edited, each page a labor of love. All my family and friends have read my book and assured me it’s wonderful – sure to be the next bestseller. I have an agent, who praises my work and artistic genius. He submits my manuscript to dozens of publishers and soon a bidding ... (more) Published By: Lisa Hood Submitted: 10 September,2004 |
| 695 | What Makes a Translator? Preview: The “prison of language is only temporary…someday a merciful guard – the perfect translator – will come along with his keys and let us out,” Wendy Lesser wrote in an article, “The Mysteries of Translation,” in the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2002. The following questions remain, however: Who is this translator? What does he do? And what skill... (more) Published By: Brett Jocelyn Epstein Submitted: 13 September,2004 |
| 696 | Creative Manifestation Preview: Whether creating a poem, a short story, a book, you have to have a clear plan of what you want to create. So it is with whatever we want to create in life. Some of you want specific things, a house, a new car, financial expansion. I read an article lately that said in twenty different countries that the author ask what they wanted the most in li... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 13 September,2004 |
| 697 | Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter Preview: Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and marketing materials is an excellent way to maximize your time and profit. The fastest and most effective way to find a freelance ghostwriter or editor is to post your writing projects on an on-line service like Freelance Work Exchange at http://tinyurl.com/3v69r . This allows interested w... (more) Published By: Bonnie Jo Davis Submitted: 19 September,2004 |
| 698 | Help to the writer by a judge of several major TV script and screenplay contests. Advice and tips on preparing a script before entering a contest. Preview: Introduction There are many screenplay contests available to the aspiring screenwriter. These contests can be a good avenue to getting one's work noticed and/or make a sale. So, it's important to make certain that you have written your screenplay to the best of your ability and according to industry standards. The most important thing to do ... (more) Published By: Lynne Pembroke Submitted: 19 September,2004 |
| 699 | ABC’s of Publishing - About Agents Preview: While there’s no Golden Rule to “Being Published”; it appears the only way to get your foot in the door is to have a respected literary agent hold it open. (I can’t count the number of times my toes, and my ego, have been smashed.) Most of the large NY publishing houses don’t accept unagented queries, and those that do will assign assistant editor... (more) Published By: Lisa Hood Submitted: 30 September,2004 |
| 700 | A Barrel of Fun – Book Review Preview: A Barrel of Fun – Book Review By Lisa M. Hendey Rarely do you crack the spine of a book put out by a religious publisher and find yourself giggling out loud, but this was my recent experience while enjoying A BARREL OF FUN (Kregel, April 2004, paperback, 224 pages), the latest from British co-authors J. John and Mark Stibbe. Written in an A to... (more) Published By: Lisa M. Hendey Submitted: 30 September,2004 |
| 701 | A Writing Exercise That Increases Awareness And Description Skills Preview: Practice attaching words to feelings requires time to do. Without a system that helps you monitor that time, the minutes or hours could feel unproductive. With the right exercise, you can then use that time wisely, as well as save you time and frustration. Learning to apply the right words to our six senses is a top ingredient to the mixture of w... (more) Published By: Catherine Franz Submitted: 01 October,2004 |
| 702 | Why Do We Publish? Preview: WHY DO WE DO THIS? Copyright 2004, Michael LaRocca A major "character" in Mark Salzman's first autobiography is his father. Sometimes his father paints. But his father hates painting. He likes it when his painting is done. He likes having painted. But the act of painting itself is, in his opinion, a big pain in the backside. Nobody reading this ... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 01 October,2004 |
| 703 | 10 Reasons Why People Attend Book Signings Preview: This is the survey result of 325 people conducted by myself so I can improve at my own book signings. After completing the survey, I saw the wealth of insight it had given me. I felt it was important to share it with a wider audience. I also interspersed some personal experiences. The survey was conducted by Catherine in-person with people who at... (more) Published By: Catherine Franz Submitted: 02 October,2004 |
| 704 | So you want to go into ghostwriting? Preview: So you want to go into ghostwriting? A good way to get writing experience is by ghostwriting, that is writing for individuals and companies under their bylines rather than your own. With ghostwriting, you can test out writing for different genres without endangering your reputation as you would if you wrote under your own name. Here are some descr... (more) Published By: Janet Ilacqua Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 705 | The Best Freelance Job Boards for Writers Preview: How many times have you checked out a job board to that either it no longer exists or that there is one or two jobs listed. Out of the hundreds of job boards on the Web today, how do you find those containing projects that you are interested in and qualified for. I have recently surveyed over 300 freelance web sites and these are the best boards ... (more) Published By: Janet Ilacqua Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 706 | Writer’s Web Resources Preview: The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run your writing business. The opportunity is fanta... (more) Published By: Janet Ilacqua Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 707 | Getting a Blog on the Internet Preview: The fearful, ignorant guy has got a blog on the Internet. It must be easy! Of all people in the world I was easily one of the most pessimistic about computers, the Internet and now that I even know they exist-blogs. I think blogs are pretty cool but I never thought I could have one. I thought the processes of getting a site; domain name and the a... (more) Published By: Jesse S. Somer Submitted: 05 October,2004 |
| 708 | The Bestseller Lying Dormant In Your Mind – And How To Access It! Preview: There is an age-old adage that is as true today as when it was first mooted. "Everyone has at least one good book in them" The problem is that most people never get around to writing it because they hamper progress by cluttering their thoughts with mental blocks. Little do they appreciate that there already is a bestseller lying dormant in the... (more) Published By: Jim Green Submitted: 09 October,2004 |
| 709 | Before You Begin: Pointers for New Writers Preview: Most writers are readers first. Whether historical, research, romantic mystery or spiritual focus. Many well versed writers have either read extensively or have been challenged by a variety of in depth life changing experiences. Remember, your best writing already is “in” you. Let’s talk about how to put those thoughts on paper. First, discover ... (more) Published By: Theresa V. Wilson, M.Ed. Submitted: 11 October,2004 |
| 710 | 8 Great Journaling Tips Preview: Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself a tea, relax and enjoy! There are no hard-set rules for keeping a journal. How often you write, time you spend, and how rigorously you maintain a regular journaling schedule are matters of personal choice and circumstance. Therefore, it is important to find what works for you. Here are nine... (more) Published By: Catherine Franz Submitted: 12 October,2004 |