Jacob Malewitz
Living in Lansing, MI
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On AC since: 02.17.07
Bio:
I have written over 600 articles for newspapers and online publications. I am the author of the ebook The Writer Who Smiles, available here:
www.booklocker.com/books/3288.html
My new blog can be found at CoffeeAndHeroes.Wordpress.com
I have written over 600 articles for newspapers and online publications. I am the author of the ebook The Writer Who Smiles, available here:
www.booklocker.com/books/3288.html
My new blog can be found at CoffeeAndHeroes.Wordpress.com
Education/Experience:
Diploma, college junior
Diploma, college junior
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Funny rabbits and elephants? Have we seen this story before? No, because "Path" is one of those graphic novels everyone in the family can enjoy.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
This guide incorporates the basics of college writing, from thesis to handling teachers.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
Like space and action? Like vampires and future worlds? Try Durham Red, a modern classic high on entertainment.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
Writing makes sense of the world; creativity is an expression of the soul. Combine them, you get the purpose of creative writing: to say things which need to be said.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
While not the best of the older 2000 AD titles, ABC Warriors improves over time as Pat Mills begins to develop his ideas. 2000 AD? The publisher from over the seas, who created Judge Dredd.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
Write fiction for fun. Write for the experience. Then success is bound to come. Positive ideas like that are the focus on this article, giving you a clear view on your chances as a fiction writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
Why be a writer at all? You go through rejection and depression, financial uncertainty and criticism. Actually, the reality is finding profit as a creative writer is more than possible. This article proposes writing for both yourself and others.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
This article asks questions of readers curious about comic books. It comes from a lifelong fan of the comic book medium. With comic books so hot, should you pick up the latest Batman? How hard is it to collect comics? Can you make money?
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
Millions are made off horror novels and films every year. This explores what scares us by delving into the mythic age of horror. And it's all in good fun as most horror is supposed to be an experience-lighthearted, amusing, and bloody.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
A review of perhaps one of the best modern 2000 AD books. 2000 AD, the publisher known for Judge Dredd, has a classic with "Asylum."
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
Can anyone b e a blogger? This guide offers clues for beginning bloggers to see what fields might be profitable, what it takes to be a blogger, and even how to earn money online as a blogger.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
This article points at the content writing art: beginning in the field, writing every day, earning more with each article, and understanding it can be a career. $200 articles are not uncommon for experienced content writers.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
You create and become something. This article explores the thoughts of success, hard work, as well as the promises of the story, the life, and the happy ending.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Ask and you shall receive. That should be the tagline for the online writing world, where more and more are going into the creative writing trade. Why? Because there is a huge need for new streams of content. Content means profit.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Faith is in many ways tied to creativity, and this article explores just that. Can an artist believe in God or follow a religion? Should he or she develop a religion? This article asks if faith is the answer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Can you defeat the storm of drug addiction? Drug addiction is a fact of life today, and one many of us try to forget. This guide walks a drug addict through defeating addiction from day 1.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Building a book from beginning to end is like walking around with all your emotions on your sleeve, reacting to everything with fear. Meaning: there's a quiet madness to writing a novel.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
This article provides hope for the struggling writer trying to make ends meet, dealing with both depression and success.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 11/14/2008 | Read more »
The blog failed. You're not bringing in any profit. What next? This guide offers answers and solutions.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 11/12/2008 | Read more »
I will offer a few rules on the profitable field of ghost writing, where people pay you, sometimes what you want, sometimes what they want, good money for writing articles for them.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
A new column by a successful SEO writer. It offers tips on the job outlook for SEO writers, and why they are in such hot demand.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
A different article, focusing more on the before and after of publishing a book review rather than writing one.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Pay the bills and still have fun! Creative writing combined with business writing can be a writer's dream come true. It's time to expand into other fields.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
The art of saying "what could happen" has more than five reasons to write on it, but this article points out some of the bigger ones.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Everyone is talking about it, everyone is writing about it ... but how much can copywriters truly make, yearly, per hour, per page?
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
The natural progression from being a fan of horror, in books or films or even games, is to express your opinion. You can do just that with horror blogging.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Write from home. Actually have a chance of seeing your story in print, no Hollywood connection needed. These are some of the many reasons to write comic book scripts. It's an exciting trade, and explored in depth here.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
What is a freelance journalist? What topics do they write on? How do they sell articles? That and more is answered in this how-to on journalism.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Millions of unpublished novels are written almost every year. Yet many continue to write novels. Why? This article looks at the positives for the working novelist--not payment, but recognition and development as a storyteller.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
You need to know the basics of earning blogging cash in order to make it. This guide shows you how.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
This article focuses on all the reasons to join the comic reading world. It includes the success of over a dozen high-quality comic book film adaptations, the creators behind the stories, and more.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
You can read a good comic in 10-20 minutes, less than a TV show, far less than a book. But are they worth it?
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
Blogging offers the rare work from home opportunity that actually pays the bills!
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
Creative blogging is the best way to earn income as a beginning writer. Some top bloggers gross more than top novelists. The social media wave is here; jump on.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/27/2008 | Read more »
Thousands of people make money writing scripts. Comic scripts. TV Shows. Films. Don't think you can do it? This guide says you can.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Why write comics? Why write films? Actually, write both. It's a journey. This article proposes just that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
You procrastinated. The assignment is due in eight hours. The clock is ticking. Worry not, because this article proposes a simple way of finishing the assignment in time. It may not win an award, but you will pass.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
Want to learn screenwriting? The theory is story comes first, so why not learn it with fiction? Fiction, films, comics--they're interchangeable mediums because story comes first. This article proposes a journey of storytelling is needed to master the hero/writer within.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/8/2008 | Read more »
A positive approach to online writing with not only the basics, but some keys to maintaining an income.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
Ready to write the runaway bestseller? You can do it. The benefits of novel writing are beyond money. This piece doesn't say, "You should write like this to make one million," but, "maybe you should think like this ..."
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/26/2008 | Read more »
Why choose copywriting? This article tells you why it's such a lucrative field you should, and can, break into.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
Comic writing can be fun, creative, and maybe pay? This article says comic writing is just as hard to break into as screenwriting or novel writing.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
A guided tour of the online writing workshop world. This is a primer that tells all writers where they can learn the best means to publication for free.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2008 | Read more »
This how-to explains the basics in writing, publishing, and earning an income off a comic book script. Everything from studying comics to the final submission process is outlined.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2008 | Read more »
Ready to write? See the dollar signs? Stuck? There are answers for a writing block, yet sometimes we are not in a "Writer's Block" but just at a fork in the road. Start the clock, because in ten minutes this guide will explain how to jumpstart your writing.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/8/2008 | Read more »
Comic books are no longer the unwanted literary stepbrother of the novel. And there are many reasons to collect the modern comic. This articles gives you a few.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/5/2008 | Read more »
This piece offers a thesis for comic books: why they are so popular, why movies like "Iron Man" and "Batman" keep getting made, and provides a glimpse into the two great minds of comics-Alan Moore and Frank Miller. Why do we read comics? Here's an answer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 5/27/2008 | Read more »
This piece combines the horror field with creative writing. If you want to get by as a creative writer, exploring different fields and genres can help. Creating scary horror is one step toward making more willing to come back to your works.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 5/27/2008 | Read more »
The Long Halloween is one of the best Batman tales ever told in comic form. With Jeph Loeb's writing and Tim Sale's classic imagery, this should not be missed.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Neil Gaiman created in the Sandman comics one of the best comic stories ever told. This graphic novel is the beginning of an enchanted series of stories.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Superman and Batman meet often, but for some time Supergirl had been out of the mix. What would happen if a new Supergirl appeared in the DC Comics universe.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Comic books work because they do what other formats cannot. This essay explains, in short, why we read comic books like "Batman" and "X-Men."
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
What is the anti-hero? This essay defines it, along with providing examples and ways to use the characters to improve your story.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
The hero is important to any piece of literature. Many believe the anti-hero is more enjoyable, but the hero should never be undervalued.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
Autobiographical fiction can enliven your prose. Consider it when you are in need of ideas, because life is full of them.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
Creative writing is important for any writer to master. It opens doors that writers always search for.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
Consider these points the next time you want to buy a comic book.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
With "The Dark Knight" commercials already airing, this article will focus on the history of Batman and why the man behind the mask is so popular.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Tom Cruise may be controversial, but his films are often top sellers. This article explores his films.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Sylvester Stallone is more than the action star seen in his action flicks, and more than a down-and-out boxer. This articles explores his many films.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Johnny Depp is the leading male movie star of our era. With many classics to his name, Depp is one of the more popular stars in Hollywood. This essay looks at his career.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Becoming a talented writer can begin with working as an editor. This essay explores how to improve as an editor, how to make it an income, and what the aspects of good editing are.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Batman is usually the one in trouble, but in this classic graphic novel, Bruce Wayne is in trouble.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Comic books can be great. This essay explores the aspects of the best comic books.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
There are countless books on grief, but few on the fact many who die every year were drug addicts. This essay explores what the family can do when this happens.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
The first story is critical to gaining the confidence in not only beginning a story but ending it. This essay explores what it means to write the first story.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
Money seems to rule just about everyone. This essay offers solutions to not being controlled by dollar signs.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
This essay explores how being sad can be a good thing for a recovering drug addict.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Sometimes, when a recovering drug addict is happy, they remember when they were using. This is the danger of happiness: often it leads to relapse.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Drugs destroys thousands of lives every year in the USA--some lose their lives, others careers. This essay explores why you should not use drugs.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
For some reason, college students use drugs more often than anyone else. This article asks why, and offers solutions.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
A career in journalism is possible. This essay explores why a writer should consider this field, and what tools are needed.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
College students constantly battle addiction and depression. This essay focuses on what the college student who hopes to battle depression can do.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
Characters form the core of any novel. Here, a discussion on how characters can save your novel, or to write readable prose, is related.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
All fantasy characters, or at least the majority, have a destiny. The next time you jump on board a fantasy novel, consider that which is integral to your characters: their destiny.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
Things like money and power are what motivate most characters. Character motivation is critical to any fiction piece. This article explains why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/5/2007 | Read more »
The reminders will not apply to everyone; some of these things go hand-in-hand for many writers.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/5/2007 | Read more »
Notebook writing is different than typing an endless number of sentences on a laptop. This essay tells you why writing in a notebook is far from a waste of time.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
The man vs beast story is common in comic books. Everyone from Spider-Man to Superman has faced countless monsters. This essay explains how you can do it too.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
One important facet of the writer is the imagination. It can be propelled by reading the great authors or watching the great directors. Imagination is important for every artist and this piece tells you why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
This article explores ways to keep your fiction simple, and in doing so making your story better.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
This essay discusses what one should do when reading their first novel.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
This essay explores what a writer should do with their first comic book script.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
Comic book writers should be called artists, just like the novelist or freelance non-fiction writer. This article tells one why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
This essay explores new ways to experiment with fiction, including the unreliable narrator and the time-tested present tense.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
When choosing a comic book, a fan can be inundated with different characters. This essay explores the team comic and solo hero comic.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
Magazines do not always publish experimental non-fiction, but often they do. This essay explores how to write experimental magazine writing.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
We do not always have to write in the first person. We can be humorous too. This essay is for those journalists who wish they could bend the rules.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
The writer should recognize the gift that smiling is, even in his or her darkest hour.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/14/2007 | Read more »
A creative story can be a joy to write. This article tells you how to make any piece entertaining, readable, and possibly published.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
Writers work through paragraphs unconsciously sometimes. This article explores why the page should dictate to us, how to develop a lead (even in fiction), and how to stay focused.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
Have you never had an original idea? Consider working on your storytelling mechanics first. The original ideas will follow.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
There is a racial divide in America that has no quick cure. The answer to racism is not to qualify stereotypes with any race.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
These thoughts on writing comic scripts boil down to the basic comic book panel. The comic form has possibilities because of the panel. This discussion explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
This essay is intended for the freelance non-fiction writer. It shows the power that the editing and drafting processes have.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
A writer is always looking for pay. This essay offers a few side career choices for the freelance writer of any kind.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This article explains the signs that you, the comic book fan, could become a writer in the field.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
Want to write the perfect rough draft? You shouldn't, because just getting out the story is good enough.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This article will focus on detailing the options a writer of fiction has.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
A career can be made for a writer if only they can see the world. This essay explores that idea.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
Comic fans rarely understand why others do not read the "funny books." This essay is a primer in explaining comic books to others.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
Everything from details, alliteration, to theme is here, and how to connect it to the story.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This article helps the non-fiction writer stay focused on a single project.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
An introduction the possibilities for a new writer. This article just lays out the options a beginning non-fiction writer should know, from writing essays to writing books.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This article helps the fiction writer decide how many drafts to write.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
The basic event theme, or man vs nature, is a popular field for fiction writers to explore. Here, some great event fiction is broken down so we can learn how to do it ourselves.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This essay explores how to make the beginning of a fiction piece even better.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
The writer with a million ideas may never find them on the page.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
This article focuses on why we should edit down every piece we write.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
The first person non-fiction piece can capture a piece of humanity. But, the form should not be used too much for the career writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
The first person short story is popular today. This article explains why literary short fiction pays the most, and what can be done with the first person short story.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
This article tells you of the lonely page, the doubts we have, and where we can make writing fun.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
Everything from breaking the rules to finding a character is in this short essay.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/7/2007 | Read more »
Those with a creative touch can make a career out of writing. But writing is about much more than just earning an income. And income is important, but so is the excitement, wonder, thinking, and recognition that writing does.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/7/2007 | Read more »
We forget the passion we sometimes have for writing. This essay explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/7/2007 | Read more »
An essay exploring the reasons to write on art topics for print publications.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Writing articles does not have to be difficult. Follow some of these "rules" and you will find that to be true.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
A discussion on why the online art essay is popular and how to write one.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
An essay on the dangers and pluses of attempting both fiction and non-fiction. This essay offers solutions.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
We all have dreams we wished we could achieve. This essay explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Writing can be the best therapy for mental pain. This essay explores that notion.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Calling ourselves writers is something we love doing. This essay tells you the signs that you, the reader, could be a writer on the inside
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
We often wish for things we do not need. The stylish mustang, the expensive suit, the endless supply of beer or cigarettes, the job that has all the benefits, and even the career which seems to good to be true.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Explores how to get past a bad day, make the next one good, and how to live the writing life in short.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
This works for any writer. We ask "What if?" when we are blocked. We ask it when we need to change something. This essay explores those thoughts.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
An essay on finding a spiritual side. This explores the times a higher power is serious, and the times we have to be humorous.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Failure is the one thing all writers have in common. This essay discusses why we should lose the word from our vocabulary.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Style is crucial to any writer. Style leads to sales. This article explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Artists need to practice art. This article focuses on the writer and their commitment to prose.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
Writing is about finding questions and answering them. We explore prose when we write; and find a career can be made by traveling the highways of the mind. This essay discusses that analogy.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/3/2007 | Read more »
From theme, to character and story, this essay explores the basics in making fiction memorable.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
This article highlights the basics in playing basketball, from the jump shot to training.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Basketball is one of the ultimate team sports. Many say football is the superior team sport, but basketball holds its own place in the annals of competitive sports.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Asking for help is one of the hardest things for many people to do. This essay explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Sometimes as writers, we have to force the words out. This essay explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
We should fulfill our creative desires to using creative "foods." Instead of dieting or anything about real food, lets explore that what inspires us.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Mental healthy is a growing field in writing because so many are afflicted. This article explains in short what can be done with an article on mental health, from depression to mental illness.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Gaining strength is not just about lifting the heavy weights. Often we can work our muscles more by working with smaller weights. This essay explores strategies on doing so.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Many of us feel we are not ready to write the novel. If that were true thousands of novels would never see print. This article tells you what to do before you write the masterpiece.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
We should never set out to define any work. We develop, evolve, and let the story tell itself. This article explores that theory with a focus on non-fiction.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
The idea is often not credited for doing anything. The writer wrote the story. This article tells you what happens before this idea, and why it's important.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
We work on the page so much we lose control over it. The problem is this control. We can become one with the page by following the simple rules addressed here.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Freedom in writing has no definition, but it is why so many pursue it. We can choose what we want to do. That is key. This article explores that.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
This article highlights the important challenges found in any piece of short fiction. It includes info on how to become successful in this dynamic field of writing.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
There is something in writing, the process or the idea, that brings about a joy. It is not always joy, but the best moments are filled with it. This article tells you why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Article writing can be as difficult as fiction writing. This article details how to get past the bane many non-fiction writers have in judging fiction.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Fiction writing is about making judgments on one hand, and defeating them on the other. This article tells you how to handle judgments.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
This article compresses what needs to be done with a comic script, and thoughts on publishing a comic book both for major publishers and self publishing.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
All writers make choices, and non-fiction writers often have to choose what articles they will spend time. Here is a discussion on making that choice.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
The world of fiction is all about making choices. In choosing a short story or novel, we will need to make some of these choices early and often.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Quentin Tarantino hit the film scene with one of the classics of modern film, "Pulp Fiction." Since then he is widely considered to be the most important director in America. This article speaks on the indie director.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Each writer has tools they develop on the road to becoming published. This article distills them in short, from the drive to the rejections.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
It seems most wars are started for four core reasons. This article highlights them.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
Why should you spend time reading comic books? In this article, I will tell you why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
The action star Arnold Schwarzenegger summarized in short, from his hit Terminator films to his struggles in other films.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
Should you work fifty hours a week in order to pay the bills? This essay helps you make a choice.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
A short summation of what the world of Marvel comics is like.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
A short article on one of the most important publishers of comic books, with notes on Batman, Superman, and Elseworlds.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
The internet is a key tool for aspiring and published writers. This article highlights what makes internet writing so lucrative.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Every article should raise questions and attempt to answer them. This guide provides a short tutorial on asking the right ones.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
The first 100 words can evolve, but provide the core idea of a writing piece. This article explains tricks on getting the best beginning.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
An article highlighting what belays the importance of freedom of the press in the United States
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
College is all about experiences and learning from them. This article highlights what can be learned from a college education, and how necessary it is.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
Much can learned from the experience as a book critic, and it can lead into other careers.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
Writing for newspapers should be the start for any writer. This article tells you why.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
Being a comic book reviewer is not a career, but I detail here how it helped me as a writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
Having written several articles on online writing groups, this article will focus on my experiences in groups that meet face-to-face.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
A chronicle of my battles with Schizoaffective disorder and how you can fight it.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
Many articles will tell you to pander to publication. This essay on the craft tells you why, perhaps, writing what you want is the best option.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
The art of being a freelance is about building upon experiences. This article should be a guide on finding the right places to publish.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
A how-to guide on the basics of reviewing just about everything.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
This article highlights my experiences in editing novels. It might not lead to publication, but it won't hurt the odds.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
An essay on the art of making writing fun.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
A short review of the Michigan institution, Lansing Community College.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/19/2007 | Read more »
A guide to getting paid to work from home. Most of these careers don't require an education.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
A guide to battling the chief ailment of many people, depression.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
There are plenty of ways to get your favorite books for free. This guide tells you how.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Perhaps my favorite writer summed up in short, from his screenplays to his novels, and how he got there.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
A guide to five popular keywords for writers to use in their articles.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
What is needed in a 1st draft? This article applies mainly to fiction, but it can work for non-fiction ideas as well.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
In this article, a discussion on how to break down any super hero is made. Examples are brought up, including notes on Superman, Spider Man, and Batman.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Foremost in becoming a writer is becoming a student of the novel. This study explains how to break down a novel
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
A basic part of being a freelance writing is the query. This guide offers some tips to getting sales.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
How do you write a review of that Batman comic you loved? Do people get paid for writing comic book reviews? All the answers you need can be found in this article.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
This article details my experiences in dealing with rejection as a fiction and non-fiction writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
An article highlighting my correspondence with published authors via email, along with writers I met in person
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Being a cashier is all about presentation and politeness. Little knowledge is needed, as this article will highlight.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Every fiction writer goes through trials in deciding to write short fiction or novels. This article explains the stages a fiction writer faces in detail.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
One of the most famous film stars of the modern era summarized in short.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Every writer goes through stages, this article focuses on the stages of a freelance writer, from choosing to write, to choosing to continue.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
A great way to increase an income is to sell comic books on Ebay. Some comics you can't be without, but there is money to be had in this market.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
An overview of religion and war throughout history. There have been many wars throughout history over religion; the crusades (A war during the middle ages) is the foremost, but there have been many others.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
This essay on writing tells the story of a good day of writing. It provides tips on setting goals and challenges as a writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
This history article provides background on the great presidents, from Washington to Roosevelt.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
This article tells a few keys to the success of a freelance writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
In this discussion, I will elate a key question in comic books, whether they are art or not.
There have been many respectable films based on comic books
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
Where would civilization be without the printing press? What has the internet done to the world? This essay explains the history and importance of each.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
An essay explaining how writing at night can lead to more productivity if done right.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
Notes on some of the best generals in ancient times, from Hannibal to Caesar.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 6/15/2007 | Read more »
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