No matter how good a writer you are you’re eventually going to hit the wall. Writer’s block is a common phenomenon and it happens to the best of us…here’s what you need to do to break the spell and get back to work – get some inspiration!
Get Online: Whether you’re using DSL or WildBlueDeals.com satellite you’ve got to see what people are talking about. Visit message boards and news Read More…
If you enjoy cooking or collecting recipes you may want to consider turning those recipe ideas into a cookbook. No matter what type of recipes you have, chances are there is an audience out there “hungering” for just those kinds of recipes.
Cookbooks can be organized in many different ways and can contain a variety of recipes, tips, photographs and other items. Think of a cookbook you recently bought. What made it great? Why did you buy that one rather than another that you looked through?
Chances are you bought it Read More…
The story is about the characters and not the history–history is for textbooks. As in any novel, you must have interesting, active characters that want important things, hopefully in opposition to one another, and their pursuit of their desires should tell a compelling story. If you don’t have this, time and place are meaningless. People haven’t changed much over the centuries; they teased each other, wore out-dated clothes, and were embarrassed by their parents even in the time of Shakespeare. All the things you feel and think, human Read More…
One of the most important things you need to know about writing for children, is to know what you write. You have to read tons and tons of books written in the genre of children’s literature to really have a good basis for what you are writing for. Once you have an idea for what is out there and how the flow of the industry is moving, then get your ideas down on paper. Don’t be let down Read More…
Writing a novel can be daunting, as it’s not just the length but the depth of a novel that makes writing one difficult. What follows are tips to help prepare your novel.
PLOT: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
The key to a great novel is a strong plot. You can organize your plot with a standard plot arc: exposition (the who, what, where and when of plot), rising action (the events that build to a defining moment), climax (the defining moment), falling action (the aftermath of the Read More…
The publishing market has changed a lot in recent years and this has presented some new challenges, but also opened up a wealth of opportunities. So, why publish now?
5: The ability to self-publish. With the ability to find editors and artists on your own, and many sites willing to link you with willing publishers, there’s nothing holding you back.
4: Increased interest. With so many games, movies, TV shows, and other popular media being based on books, a lot of people are taking a keener interest Read More…
Have you written something, such as a work of fiction or a book on a topic that interests you and others, and would like to get it published so you can see your name in the periodicals and make yourself wealthy? Getting published is like getting onto a game show: There are many thousands of other people trying to get in to. How do you stand out? Here are ten steps to increase your chances:
(1) Answer basic questions. What genre Read More…