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As summer gets rolling, people start heading to the beach. If you are like I, summertime and time spent on the beach means time during which you can read without any sort of real time constraint or guilt.
By Bryan Terry | Published 6/11/2008
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In Phillip Elmer - Dewitt's, "Bards of the Internet", he promotes a new generation of writers in contrast to David Rothenberg's piece on "How the Web Destroys the Quality of Students Research Papers." Make your own call in the comment box.
By Jason Cangialosi | Published 4/2/2008
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Neal Asher has become one of my favorite writers. He has a bevy of new books set to become available in America within the near future. Here, I talk with him about some of his inspirations and his thoughts on writing.
By Chris Schwarzkopf | Published 11/2/2007
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Review of Pier's Anthony's 1994 best seller "Demons Don't Dream." This is book number 16 out of 33 to date (2007).
By Charles Reynolds | Published 1/21/2008
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What better time of the year could there be for reading ghost stories? There is a chill in the air, the nights are longer, and things start to go bump in the night.
By Bryan Terry | Published 10/28/2007
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Each literary agent is profiled with contact information and the other genres they represent.
By Tina Samuels | Published 5/2/2007
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Richard Prather broke the mold for mystery writers when he wrote mysteries with humor. They reflected his own sense of humor and love of the light side of life.
By robritt | Published 11/1/2007
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With Nanowrimo coming up many writers are gearing up for the challenge, but when you write for a living is Nanowrimo a monthly not a yearly event?
By Terri Pray | Published 10/17/2007
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"The world is full of bad books written by amateurs. But why settle for the merely regrettable? Atlanta Nights is a bad book written by experts." - T. Nielsen Hayden
By Tsu Dho Nimh | Published 9/5/2006
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I am writing article on how to spend money on entertainment wisely on a budget.
By april tucker | Published 8/21/2006
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An interview with Science Fiction writer and editor of Tales of the Talisman magazine, David Lee Summers.
By Shawn Oetzel | Published 8/16/2007
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History behind Glastonbury and the Isle of Avalon, in Somerset, England.
By Darkwing | Published 4/6/2007
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After almost two years waiting, fans of the Wheel of Time series have been starved for this continuance of Robert Jordan's fantasy epic. Knife of Dreams delivers everything you have come to expect from Jordan's masterful storytelling.
By Gabe Myers | Published 11/18/2005
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Author chosen to finish the final book of the Wheel of Time. Follow his notes as he re-reads the series in preperation!
By Tim Anderson | Published 2/12/2008
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Choosing a viewpoint is perhaps the biggest decision a writer of a short story or novel can make. This essay discusses the strengths of each, and my personal experience with them.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 3/19/2007
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The life and times of Ib Melchior, science fiction pioneer and creator of Space Family Robinson (Lost in Space) and An Angry Red Planet.
By David Hayes | Published 3/31/2005
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Locus is a non-fiction magazine that is truly unique in the speculative fiction world. It is all non-fiction articles in a magazine format. Everything from interviews to reviews are incorporated in each issue.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 3/23/2007
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You might think that selling yourself short is a sure way to not be a success in the ghost writing field. And your eyes are probably dancing with the large sums of money that you've heard ghost writers pull down.
By Karen Peralta | Published 3/14/2007
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What is good writing? It's very subjective. Our true voice gets silenced because form dominates the way we are taught to write and read. We are told what good writing should like. I say, truth comes first. And I'll take it in any ole form.
By BAY | Published 8/3/2006
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creative writing courses and workshops are an important tool for the aspiring writer. This article details the hows and whys of workshopping groups and details why you should join one.
By Lori Voth (Revezbelle) | Published 7/26/2006
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Papel makes the writing process easier and more efficient.
By Dee Jones | Published 8/15/2006
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While there are tons of bad writing contests in existence, there are just as many reputable ones offering publication and money. But at what sacrifice to your writing? Sometimes the only way to win these contests is by following their prescription.
By Rachel Brooks | Published 8/11/2006
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"Writing the Other" by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward, feminist speculative fiction writers, is directed to writers but others will benefit from reading it. It challenges readers to examine preconceived notions about people in cultures other than their own.
By Carole McDonnell | Published 10/14/2006
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Learn how to make money by writing on your own site and displaying contextual ads on it.
By Jesus Saves | Published 10/11/2006
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So you've known for a while now that you can make a lot of money online by just writing, maybe even more than a conventional job. In this five series you will learn how to make money online by writing.
By Jesus Saves | Published 10/11/2006
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Writing articles for a magazine and for the web are two very different things. Keyword Density and Key Phrase Density are vital to the success of any web article. This article will discuss some key points of success for writing great web articles.
By Karl Withakay | Published 7/11/2006
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Freelance writing as a career is not a hobby and it's not a get-rich-quick business. Any writer who's been freelancing for more than three years will tell you it's hard work.
By BRIAN KONRADT | Published 9/14/2006
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These seven tips will help you get started on the road to travel writing for pay.
By Roy Barnes | Published 5/5/2006
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There are many sites where you can bid on writing projects. But, most of the time, it's not worth your time - for the following reasons.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 5/16/2006
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Alliteration, poetry, commercials, etc. can all be used to help teach writing in any form. Here are several lessons for students work on creative writing.
By Natasha Lee | Published 5/5/2006
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Bidding sites can be a great way to find writing work. Freelance content writers can benefit from a little forethought when they bid on jobs.
By Writing Mama | Published 10/20/2006
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Books are so very expensive these days but you can find cheap books - even free books - if you just know where to look.
By Emma S. | Published 7/22/2005
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While it can be difficult to land your first professional writing assignment without a college degree or extensive internship experience, there are many techniques you can use to improve your portfolio.
By Dana Hinders | Published 6/21/2006
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In this guide we will be looking at one of the many ways to go about preparing and writing a script. You will quickly notice, however, that most of my focus is on the steps to take before actually sitting down and writing the actual story.
By Xaxona | Published 7/7/2006
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If you want to establish a regular writing practice, here's some straightforward advice from an experienced writer and teacher. Leave those negative messages behind! You can create a writing plan that works for you.
By Marcia Trahan | Published 6/29/2006
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An article describing one of the best ways to improve your writing skills.
By Lori Voth (Revezbelle) | Published 6/27/2006
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This article suggests that writing letters to local newspapers is a good way to practice the writing craft. It suggests six ways to improve one's chances of being published. It also shows how doing this can help beginning writers improve their skills.
By Fax Baxter | Published 7/12/2006
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Ecommerce websites can be marketed through keyword article writing and distributions. Writing articles for ecommerce retail websites takes certain specific methods.
By Melanie Schwear | Published 11/28/2006
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Admit it: youve always wanted a writing office. In this article, Im going to show you how to transform a garden shed into a fully functional writing office.
By Blair Mathis | Published 12/15/2006
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You have the skills now you need to get paid for them. Read this article before submitting a query for your next writing assignment.
By Kessa Baylor | Published 12/13/2006
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Writing IS your business and just like any other business model there are things you can do to make it work more efficiently and get customers coming to you.
By Patti Stafford (formerly Ann King) | Published 12/6/2006
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Freelance writers make a very common mistake in setting their freelance writing rates that can leave them charging only half of what they really need to make a living as a writer. Find out how to avoid that and set the right rates for your writing.
By Jennifer Mattern | Published 12/11/2006
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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.
By Patti Stafford (formerly Ann King) | Published 12/20/2006
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Ms. Devon's opinion about how writers should handle writing about controversial subjects.
By Michelle L Devon (Michy) | Published 12/15/2006
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Even if you're not an AC Content Producer, these ideas can help you gain focus in your writing as a 'second job'.
By Amanda Sposato | Published 1/4/2007
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Did you try National Novel Writing Month and have a blast? Would you like to keep up that pace with your writing all year round? Well then National Novel Writing Year is for you!
By Abigail Beal | Published 12/31/2006
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Freelance writer is defined as a self employed individual who is working full time in the writing trade.
By Mei | Published 12/27/2006
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No matter how simple, or even silly, some of these writing tools might seem, they can be just as important as your thesaurus or word processor.
By Dee Jones | Published 11/22/2006
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The first Like Heaven Writing Holiday this June offers at least 30 workshop hours, authentic Tuscan meals and an opportunity to experience Tuscany not available to the normal 'tourist'.
By Niala Maharaj | Published 4/18/2006
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Website traffic is more than just a numbers game. In order to succeed online, you must get quality targetted traffic. A great way to do this is through article writing and submission.
By Melanie Schwear | Published 11/3/2006
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