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    How to Use Index Cards to Write a Novel Outline

    Everyone has plans to write the great American novel. In fact, most researchers believe that everyone has at least one great story inside them. However, you may be wondering, then if everyone has a great story, how can they get the story out? The key to getting the story out is to organize your thoughts with an outline and get busy writing. I explain how...

    The ABCs of Good Writing

    Knowing how to communicate using proper English is critical in getting your point across.

    Ending A Story The Right Way

    Choosing an ending for your fiction dictates how satisfying the whole experience will be for the reader.

    Editing For Style And Tone

    All editors walk a fine line with fiction manuscripts.The job is always about enhancing the author's voice and not altering it.

    The Editor's Artistic Touch

    Some people don't understand that the editor's job often takes the same kind of artistic touch that the writer uses.

    Writing Contests Could Be Your Ticket To Publication

    Entering your work into writing contests is a great way to perfect your writing, win acclaim and eventually get your work published.

    Short Story Writing - A Viable Route To Publication For Older Writers

    Many people take up writing as a hobby or as a more serious undertaking later in life - maybe even after what would be considered by many retirement age. This article looks at one way the older writer can compete with younger rivals on a level playing field.

    Writing a Book Made Easy

    Learn what the biggest obstacles to writing are and how to overcome them.

    Taking the Next Step: Becoming a Published Book Writer

    Learn what to do after your book is written. The publishing process explained.

    Agents And Publishers - Who Do I Approach First?

    You may well think that the choice of approaching an agent or publisher is academic before you have even finished your book but nothing is further from the truth. This short article discusses the pros and cons of agents and publishers - and which one you should go for.

    Novel Writing: Five Secrets Of Success

    Have you ever wondered, as you sit at your keyboard, if there are any secrets to successful novel writing? Well there are - and here are five of them. Remember these secrets and your novel writing will improve overnight!

    A Book Review of "We Are All In The Dumps" by Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak is an excellent author and his books are funny, educational, and are just plain good stories. However, some students will not want to look at the monster pictures, and they shouldn't be forced to do so. Parents have every right to ask teachers not to read Sendak if the pictures scare their children.

    The Trouble with Real World Grammar Rules

    Common wisdom dictates that if a grammatical "mistake" becomes common enough, it is no longer a mistake. Real-world usage aside, isn't it time for a bit of common sense?

    Short Stories Vs. Novels

    There are many differences in technique and purpose between Short Stories and Novels.

    If Failure Is A Dirty Word - It Pays To Know How To Clean It Up!

    The flip side of the success coin is failure. In our culture, failure has almost become a taboo subject - and yet failure simply means lack of success. Learning from failure to gain the success you want isn't magic - it's called planning. In writing this is crucial, so let's have a look at some pointers.

    The Backstory, Or: Just Where The Heck Does It All Start?

    If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This 'backstory' is what helps give your book depth: here are a few points to keep in mind about the 'past' of the book you're writing.

    Three Key Points To Consider Before You Write That Book!

    According to recent surveys, over 70% of people questioned said they would like to write a book. This article touches on three key points that just might help them - and you - do just that!

    Novel Writing - It's All In The Preparation!

    Despite all the competition, most new and aspiring authors want to write a novel. This article take s a quick look at some points to consider before you put pen to paper!

    The Game

    Best-selling book The Game was written by writer and the (self-titled) greatest Pick-Up Artist in the world, Neil Strauss. The Game charts the author's rise as he delved into the sub-community of Internet-based seducers and Lotharios.

    Why Write A Novel? Here Are Three Good Reasons Not To!

    For many aspiring writers, the novel is the chosen path to publication. Yet with so few achieving this goal, why not consider some other pathways to success? This article lists three reasons why not to write a novel and gives some alternatives!

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