This article highlights my experiences in the field of fiction, and how it has helped me writer a better non-fiction article.

It has been said before, all stories start out with a question. This isn't only seen in fiction, but it helps most there. Readers want questions asked and, more importantly, answered. It furthers the narrative in many ways; this article tells you how.

Glimmer Train is one of the better markets for up-and-coming short fiction writers. The editors have put together a compellation of interviews on the subject of writing along with a few essays.

When writing fiction, whether it be short stories or novels, there are a few major elements that make up your story, and a myriad of minor elements. The major elements of writing fiction can be summed up with very simple definitions.

This article highlights something I was asked many times early in my career: Do I have anything to say in my writing? This is one of the more important questions a writer, whether freelance or aspiring, should ask themselves.

Writing a fiction short story or novel takes a lot of different skills. However, there are three main plot elements that are absolute necessities when writing fiction. Learn what they are and why you need them here.

An article outlining the do's and the don'ts when it comes to writing fiction

If you are considering becoming an author of fiction, be certain you are familiar with the legal issues that may arise from character development and defamation allegations.

Creating characters to tell your story for short fiction or a novel can be fun and creative. Not a tedious chore....I'll show you how here in this article.

This article deals with the art of writing and attributes which I believe a good writer should possess. This article is based on my own opinions grounded in my experience as a writer.

If you enjoy writing fiction, you know the creative high it gives. You feel like a free spirit--You get to create your own world, complete with you own characters and setting.

Delany, known for his novels Nova, Dhalgren, and Babel-17, now a professor, writes in this intensely entertaining work of non-fiction all the truths and lies a writer should know about before making the plunge into becoming a fiction writer.

Although you are probably accustomed to citing your sources when you write non-fiction, some writers are often confused when it comes to writing fiction.

GLBT authors benefit from a community of support. Here are gay and lesbian writing conferences for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender authors to consider.

Dialogue can be one of the trickiest elements in writing fiction. But knowing how to write effective and convincing dialogue is essential to being published. Here are some tips on how to write effective dialogue in fiction.

Naming your characters when writing fiction can be both fun and frustrating. Some names come to you right away, even before you have any idea about the actual plot of your book. Others are peskier, more elusive. Here are five tips for naming your characters in fiction.

With Google's new plan to change how and why websites get indexed, going back to the basics of writing may be a good idea.

Basic Information on making your Freelance Writing into a profitable Business. What goes in a Business Plan? How do you calculate how much you have to make an hour and more.

Some times we need to jazz up our short fiction to give it new life - here I will share a few tips on how I accomplish this in my own writing.

Fiction enables me to hide the truth within the lie.

An essay on the dangers and pluses of attempting both fiction and non-fiction. This essay offers solutions.

A discussion on the decision every writer makes of what field to write in. As this piece states, non-fiction is generally easier, but fiction can be more fulfilling.

Biography of philosopher, screenwriter, and novelist Ayn Rand, including analysis and opinions germane to Chapter One of her monograph: The Art of Fiction. Tied in are theories of Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer.

The art of using the subconscious mind to assist with generating ideas in the writing of fiction

Mary Sue characters are found in much beginning fiction, especially fan fiction. They are to be avoided at all costs. But what is a Mary Sue character, and why are they bad?

You probably read blurbs every time you go into a bookstore, but most people haven't thought about how to write one themselves. If you've written a fiction novel, however, you'll need to know how to write the blurb.

Online learning has emerged as a viable option for busy professionals, multi-tasking students and stay at home moms. If you are a fiction writer looking for online learning opportunity you are at the right place.

A compilation of the suggested top ten books for fiction writers, excellent for the emerging writer's library.

If you ever stop to listen to your own internal monologue, you'll discover that your thoughts are almost overwhelming. Characters in fiction writing are no different, and sometimes you need to incorporate characters' thoughts into your stories.

Learn the steps to creative realistic fiction characters and learn why flat characters will kill your story. Simple steps to creating believable characters that people care about.