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- The Paradox Of Sarah Kane - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Raj KamtaThere are some who believe that the world lost one of its finest late 20th century dramatists when Sarah Kane committed suicide in 1999. Her work produced extreme reactions in critics and audiences alike but many failed to appreciate the pure poetry of her writing until it was too late. She was ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - How To Get Your Articles Accepted - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Jo MarkOne of the best available techniques to advertise your online business is through article marketing. It works much better than placing classified or solo ads. When you place a solo ad, it will work for you only on the day that it is published. But your articles can benefit you for months or even ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - The Billionaire Writer's Secret - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from gurpreet singhDuring a career spanning twenty-five years of novel, film, and television work, I've two major tools most valuable: the yogic “chakras” for characterization, and Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey for plot structure. These are not random choices, nor were they ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Writer’s Web Resources - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariThe 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 ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Write Strategy: Think, Believe, Attack - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariThink of writing like karate...it's about DISCIPLINE. Writing, like other forms of art, work or talent, requires discipline. It won't ever be enough that you say to yourself that you are a writer. Only when you write and write with discipline can you call yourself one. Before you can earn a ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - Write Articles And Captivate Your Readers - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariTo get your name out there, write articles and allow them to be freely reproduced (with a resource box pointing back to you.) A well-written article can: - help build your profile - draw traffic to your site, and - help build a database of clients through associated e-courses or newsletter. ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - What Does This Inexplicable Tutor Want? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariMany students around the world face in their opinion with insurmountable challenges- to design and successfully complete their writing assignments. Whatever task you face whatever type of paper you are assigned with and whatever program you are enrolled at, one should always remember that your ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Unusual Points of View - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariMost writers are familiar with first and third points of view and their variations. But have you ever experimented with alternative points of view? Below are some less used points of view, what I call “unusual points of view.” Try using these when you’re blocked or you want to try something new. ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - New Recipe For Your Fresh Paper Pie - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sunil VermaMany writers aspire to create original and incomparable works, so that to stand them out of heaps of previously written stuff. They resort to crafty tricks to grab the attention of readers and eagerly try to find an unoccupied niche, undeveloped idea or some lurid news to make their papers one ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - How To Write A Research Paper - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gaurav WaliaWriting skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job. Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically. Begin by brainstorming topics, collecting information, taking a lot of notes, and asking a lot of ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Lost Art Of Hand Writing - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sonia SoodFor a couple of years now I have used a computer for everything from writing articles, to communicate, to playing games and to printing addresses onto envelopes. My laptop is never far away, it is usually by my side or on my knees, and the furthest it ever gets from my side is when I am on the ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - How To Make Real Money From Writing? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Jitender SharmaThe significance of writing skills is emphasized far and wide over and over again. Writing skills are called mandatory, indispensable, crucial and drastic ability, a ticket to the thriving future of the person. The overwhelming majority of instructors and employers which were surveyed recently ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Harnessing The Wisdom Of Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Geet SinghI am sure that at in some era, at some desk, with some kind of paper (and perhaps some very special ink), some writer has breezed through a lengthy and challenging project from beginning to end with no delays. No one in her household has suffered, she’s felt pleased at each step of the process, ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Journaling Demystified - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Anil YadavAs a small business owner you may find yourself in a situation where you want to partner with another business but they are asking for a commission on your services. You will want to be prepared to handle such a request BEFORE you find yourself in this situation. Whenever someone asks you for a ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - How To Write Funny -- It's All About Timing - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from DIYA soodMy Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the most important thing about humor?" After a short pause, he interjects, "TIMING!" I've rolled my eyes many a time over this joke. But here's a new version for writers: "What's the most important thing about writing funny? ...... WORDING!" Whether ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Journaling Experiences And Events - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sonia SoodHow did you spend your day yesterday? When was the last time you went to see a movie? Can you remember the plot line? What did you do on your last vacation? Did you enjoy a particular meal, or visit a special tourist site that meant something special to you? While none of the answers to these ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Can’t An Independent Publisher Over Throw Online - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from C.F. JacksonOne of the largest online retailers today is Amazon.com. Its website traffic is what many online businesses salivate over. Not just the daily traffic, as well as the profits that it generates daily – hourly. Amazon.com captures many visitors because of the many Associates who are willingly ...
Views: 721(2 votes) - Top 10 Tips To Complete A Creative Writing Project Without Losing Your Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Anuj BhagtaHave you ever started a creative writing project with great excitement, only to have your interest dwindle as the process, itself, interfere with your creativity? How do you keep the momentum going and continue to enjoy the creative process? Follow these tips for high creativity, fun and ...
Views: 607(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Generate Article Topic Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Bhavna SharmaIf you write articles frequently, you have probably found that sometimes you just don't know what to write about. This is a very common issue for even the best of us; however there are some quick tricks that can help. Here are what the top five: 1. Look at today's news -- A busy news site such ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Business Translation Deadly Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Armando RiquierIn today's multilingual marketplace, companies are finding it more necessary to utilize business translation services. Cultural awareness also comes into play when using business translation and the success of a commercial enterprise depends upon effective intercultural communications ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Does Each Element Of Your Story Further The Theme? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Dharmender SinghCreative Writing Tips – Whichever theme you choose, all the elements, which make up your story, dialogue, conflict, scenes, etc should be written with the theme in mind. Your theme should progress the story. If you find that anything in your story doesn’t progress it, it should be cut when ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Documenting Everything: Your Journal Is Your Logbook - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from sunil kumarSailors had it for years. Great explorers had it as well. If you go on an expedition to an ancient Aztec mound, more than likely the archaeologist will have one too - so, why shouldn't you own one? No, I'm not speaking of the scurvy that plagued the sailors! No, I'm not speaking of the Loch ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Unusual Points Of View - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Robin KhumukchamMost writers are familiar with first and third points of view and their variations. But have you ever experimented with alternative points of view? Below are some less used points of view, what I call “unusual points of view.” Try using these when you’re blocked or you want to ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Secrets To A Reader Friendly Blog - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from craig andrewsYou don't have to be a professional novelist or an English major to be a blogger. In fact some of the better blogs are from just regular Joes, like you, as they relate to others better than the trained writer. If you have average writing skills then you should be able to create a very reader ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - 3 Elements To A Deal-Sealing Classified Ad - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Sunil VermaHave you ever wondered why your perfectly fine classified ad fails to attract the attention you desire? There should be dozens—no, hundreds—of perspective buyers swamping your e-mail inbox with offers. After all, you are offering a mint baseball card, a vintage coat, pristine used ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Writer’s Web Resources - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from ramanjeet kaurThe 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 ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - How To Have An Effective Reading Group - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Anuj BhagtaWriting leads to reading. Therefore, it’s only fair to supply my readers with sufficient information on creating an effective reading group, since the last article was based on writing groups. You’ll notice that some of the information is quite repetitive from the “How to Have an Effective ...
Views: 599(1 vote) - Discover What Good Writing Is All About - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gurpreet singhWriting is a form of preserved talk, talk that has been pinned down on paper so the words can be heard again. The basic principles of good writing, apart, from grammatical correctness, might be presented as follows: 1) written sentences should sound like natural speech; 2) the words we use ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - 3 Simple Tips For Making Money Online Even If You Don't Have Anything To Sell! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from santosh kumarHave an idea about making money online but don’t know where to start? There are several ways to make money on the Internet – even if you don’t have a product to sell. Keep in mind that running an online business takes time and effort, just like running any business. However, ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - About Writing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from mohan mittalIn this free email course, I'll tell you everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting it after the sale. Two questions you should ask: (1) What will it cost me? (2) What does this Michael LaRocca guy know about it? Answer #1 -- It ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Writer’s Web Resources - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from ravinder singhThe 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 ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - It Was Good Enough For Shakespeare! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from santosh kumarOne of the core conflicts for creative artists of all kinds is the tug-of-war between art and commerce. Frankly, an artist needs to make money, and it is preferable to make it from his craft. A writer who must work a full-time job to support himself will struggle to find the time to work, and ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Interviewing An Author: Don't Be Left Speechless - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from alka ranaEdited by Jenny Wilson Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nikki Giovanni. The names of authors (dead and alive) can go on and on. But I’ll let you have first pick! You are in a room with some of your favorite authors. About ten of them. However, you are ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - I Am An Author - Is This The Next Big Fad? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gurpreet singhWrite an article, get the traffic. Well sort of! Since the birth of writing articles, our industry has caught on to the phenomena of increasing your website’s traffic by becoming the professional in your field. The only problem with this is that for every serious professional in one field, ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - What Can Go Into A Plot? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderCreative Writing Tips – We all tackle plotting differently. How you plot will be individual to you, as it is with every writer. Below is an outline of what can go into a plot. How much you choose to develop each point is entirely up to you. So some basic questions to ask are… ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - How To Select A Great Topic For Your Book or EBook Part 5 Of 5 - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Anil ThakurThese are fiery hot topics that are sure to be on the rise. You can pull any one of these to use for your first eBook. Then come back and pull another topic for your next eBook. Using the latest electronics. We are a society obsessed with having the latest and greatest technology. Do an eBook ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - How To Jumpstart Your Next Writing Session - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gurpreet singhI have always enjoyed writing. Sometimes it’s a problem for me to just sit down and write something. There are days when I choose “procrastinating” over “proactive.” Putting things off is common with everyone. I am very gifted in this area. ;) Here are 4 areas to ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - The Golden Hour - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from santosh kumarDuring a conversation earlier today, a formerly svelt young lady said that she had given up on the idea of exercise, because to have a body worth the trouble, it would take three or four hours a day. Novice writers complain that in order to build their careers, it would take six or seven hours ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - The Biggest Challenge Facing A Poet, Getting Published - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from santosh kumarThe best advice that I can give any child or adult who wants to be a poet is to read lots of poetry. Get a feel for poetry. Look at different styles of poetry. I have grown so much in my own writing by reading the work of other poets. Don’t be afraid to accept constructive criticism. Part ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - Before You Begin To Write, Generate Some Ideas First! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Clarice DankersHave you ever experienced something similar to the following? One of your most important clients has asked you to write a proposal that could potentially lead to a breakthrough in your business; unfortunately, he has only given you one day in which to prepare it. You quickly pull together the ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - 3 Elements To A Deal-Sealing Classified Ad - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from DIYA soodHave you ever wondered why your perfectly fine classified ad fails to attract the attention you desire? There should be dozens—no, hundreds—of perspective buyers swamping your e-mail inbox with offers. After all, you are offering a mint baseball card, a vintage coat, pristine used car, those ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - From Information Age to Recommendation Age - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Glenn DietzelNot too long ago, when someone wanted information, she would have to drive to the library, use the card catalog, and search the stacks of books and magazine to find it. Then the Information Age arrived. Computers and the internet have brought information home to the average person. There is now ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Six Writing Tips for Starting Your Writing Journey - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from DIYA soodTips for your writing journey so, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express you, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still can’t quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey. 1. Start ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - How To Write Your Way Into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Michelle CollinsWhat am I talking about? I wrote this article just over a year ago. I was planning a big life change after working on myself, getting healthy in body, mind and spirit so I could help other women do the same. A book by Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way, encouraged me to write. So I wrote and ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - French English Translation Characteristics - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Armando RiquierFor approximately 375 million people, English is the first language. It's second for nearly one billion people. English is the second language most widely learned in the world. Translation of documentation from other languages to English is therefore highly popular. Indeed deciding to do such a ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Tricks,Tips, And Triggers To Addictive Writing - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Ray Driver,The trick to addictive writing is seizing your reader’s mind and making them hunger for more! You must make every word, every sentence, and every paragraph count. You must drive your reader into an insatiable need to know more. You must push them to the limit and not let them go. You want them ...
Views: 3035(1 vote) - How To Become A Published Author - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Ray Driver,All of us have needed a bit of cheerleading in our lives at one time or another. But to become a published writer you will need a little bit more than that. Have you dreamed of becoming a published author? If you a shoebox of stories, or notebooks crammed with your personal thoughts and ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Don’t Let The Global Village Prevent You From Sharing Your Family History With Future Generations - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from ravinder singhThere was once a time when grandparents sat amidst a group of wide-eyed grandchildren telling stories of days gone by. As the global village shrinks and families spread out across the nation and the world, the tradition of sharing family stories orally is in decline. Oral tradition - passing ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - 10 Ways To Create A Popular Online Community - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROL1. For me the most important tip is to write, write every day, 365 days a year. Remember practice makes perfect. 2. Very few authors are published on their first attempt; it’s a hard slog and you’ll often want to pact the whole writing business in. It’s then you’ve got to remember patience and ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - Overcoming Writer's Block - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Lynette LandingIf you’ve been sitting by your computer for days, weeks, months, or even years wringing your hands and wondering what’s stopping the words in your head from landing on the page, the following tips may provide some food for thought and quite possibly end your writer’s block: ...
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