Subtle Writing Techniques of the Mystery Writer

Here is the first of five articles taken from my lecture series, "Subtle Writing Techniques Used in Creating a Successful Mystery Novel." This series is designed to explain the working methods of t. . .

Post Colonial Studies

Postcolonialism has been defined as: A description of institutional conditions in formerly colonial societies. An abstract condition of the global condition after the colonial period. A description. . .

Eight Ways To Write Better Instantly

Is it possible to improve your writing instantly? The answer, happily, is “yes.”While researching a book on famous speeches and essays, I found eight easily correctable mistakes writers often make.. . .

Why I Write Horror

These are some of the snapshots I carry with me:My father coming up to visit me after first being diagnosed with leukemia. The visit was a surprise, and he brought a new computer with him. As he . . .

Book Marketing 101

Francine Silverman. Book Marketing from A-Z (InfinityPublishing.com, 2005). Trade paperback. 400 pages. $18.95 US.For beginning authors, book promotion is the key to success. Whether an author sel. . .

How To Use Punctuation

The most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only hel. . .

Good Writing

Good writing is like sex. Two people are involved – the writer and the reader. Bad sex usually satisfies only one person, most preferably, the writer – the person who leads. Good sex not only satis. . .

The Top Five Mistakes That Companies Make with Regard to ...

I’ve seen it time and again. One of the most common weaknesses that I’ve seen in engineering companies—indeed, an almost universal fault—is the lack of proper technical documentation. Some would la. . .

10 Profitable Tips For Article Writers

1. Write to one person. When you're writing your article picture one person that you are writing to. This will make your writing more personable and help you to keep your readers interested in your. . .

Fear Before The March of Flames Interview

TheBeep's own Mike Willaford had the chance to talk to Adam of Fear Before the March of Flames about what has been going on and what might be coming later on down the road. Mike hit up Adam on thei. . .

Stop Struggling and Write Your Article

Don’t let overwhelm hold you back— follow this expert advice and start writing your promotional article today.As a writing coach, I frequently work with independent professionals who have great ide. . .

Weaving Your Personal Statement Together

1. SECRETS TO SUCCESS2. MAKING A POWERFUL FIRST IMPRESSION3. AVOID AMBIGUITY4. MAKING A PROFESSIONAL IMPRESSION4. BONUS SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENTThe failure of the vast majority of students to get . . .

How Does Santa Make Out His List? (humor)

I’ll let you in on a secret: I know Santa Claus. And I received a letter from him with his Christmas list.“Dear Kristin,“Thank you for the homemade cookies last year. For some reason, people seem. . .

The Value of Adding Images to Technical Documentation

It’s cliché, but true—a picture does paint a thousand words. This is an important message to remember when writing any sort of user documentation, such as an installation guide or an instruction m. . .

Incredibly Bad Articles Will Kill Your Credibility

I've noticed a disturbing trend recently of articles suggesting that people write articles to send traffic to their websites, and enhance their credibility. In theory, the more articles you write, . . .

Learn About Love From Poet Rumi

Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi. No need to look for ancient texts hidden in caves...Search the Net.In this modern age of technology, busy lifestyles, and obsessio. . .

Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!

If you think proofreading equals editing, then you're wrong! Editing is a lot more than just scrutinizing your manuscript for misspelled words or missing punctuation marks. As a whole: Edit only *a. . .

Writing Personal Statements - Top Tips

WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT TO GET INTO UK UNIVERSITYHOW DO YOU DO IT?And the only way to do that has been largely ignored or is unknown by most students.The failure of the vast majority of stud. . .

Why Self-Publish Your Book?

When I meet an author with a great book concept, one who’s definitely the right person to write that book, right away I’ll often encourage him or her to self-publish. This is because I know that, i. . .

Contest Advice for Screenplay Writers

IntroductionThere 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 ma. . .

The Storyteller

New Book Offers Supernatural Tales Involving Everyday PeopleMartha Whittington invites readers to take a break from the doldrums of daily routine and delve into a world where ordinary lives are bli. . .

Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and ...

Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to paper or keyboard to monitor. Endless hours of creativity intermingle with apprehension, but your need to write engulfs your spirit. You swim high . . .

How to Get Started on Writing Killer Articles

I once wrote an article in which I offered the following tip on how to speak eloquently in public: Talk about something that you’re passionate about. When we speak about matters that are dear to o. . .

An Easy Way To Write Articles To Promote Your Biz

If you're not a born writer, a simple way to begin writing articles to promote your business is to write list articles. Your list articles could be a top ten list or top seven list that deals with . . .

Knock-Out Writer's Block: Listening To Your Inner Voice

When I was young, I used to talk to myself. Long, drawn out, one-sided conversations. I didn’t have an imaginary friend, I just talked to myself. My mother says that’s why I became a writer: becaus. . .

You Can Be An Author

“You should write a book.” For years, I had been hearing this comment. Writing an entire book seemed completely overwhelming, and so, for a long time, I contented myself with writing short articles. . .

Ten Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Novel

1. Set aside a time to write and keep it sacred. Make this a time when you know you are at your best and feel most creative -- Saturday mornings, late at night, whatever works for you. Make writing. . .

Slow Pokes: Short Story On The Changing World Of Writing

“No one will ever know who I am, I’m a nobody-writer from nowhere… I’ve had a thousand rejections from all the major publishers. It seems my destiny is never to be read, another nameless soul lost . . .

Dance With Words: A new Writers Portal for the experience...

Are you a writer looking for a great place to share stories, experiences, to communicate with other creative souls? And individual who wishes to meet new and interesting people? If so, you need to. . .

Ten Quick Tips for Inexperienced Writers

One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is simply knowing how to get started. If you’ve unsure of your writing skills, then here are some quick tips to help you get started.1. . . .