Where it matters more to getting called for an interview is when you are able to provide a good CV for the job that you are looking for. There are tips that can enable you compile a nice CV and one of the tips is to ensu...
Where do you prefer writing down your ideas or writings like poems, stories and the like? Digital : computer, phone, etc. Traditional: Paper, journals, notebook, etc. Digitally allows easy correction for any mis...
Some people choose their profession from what their role models do.As a freelancer,how many people have you inspired?My daughter is thirteen and she writes for a christian magazine,she was inspired by me.Have you ident...
We are already in the most awaited time of the year. During this season most people are happy and generous. We give gifts to our family and friends and sometimes extend a helping hand to the needy. Our world needs a lot ...
Is it easier for you to write in the first person or third person? Is it possible to mix the two up in one article or story?
I have heard the term "I have arrived syndrome" when I attend to a Leadership seminar. The term means losing of appetite to grow more or be better after achieving their goals. Have you ever heard or experienced that synd...
For many of us, writing is a good way to earn money. For some people, it's a good way to express their creative thoughts. Their motivations for writing may vary from person to person. For me, I write because there are...
Hi everyone. I'm just curious if anybody here thinks of himself or herself as a good writer or even an expert writer at this point? What do you think makes one a good writer? What tips can you share on how to improve one...
Have you always liked to write? Me, not so much. In fact, I hated writing when I was in school. Even in college, I did not really enjoy it. It just seemed like such a long, drawn-out process to me. Researching stuff...
Hello there and thank you for opening this topic. I am new here with what you call online writing and I don't have much knowledge about it and I was just taking some risk outside my comfort zone. What do you think that c...
When do you edit? Are you the type to edit after you finish your work or you edit while you are writing? Honestly I almost never edit my work. I get too embarrassed to read my stuff. But it is too important I back read i...
If you were told to write about an animal,which animal would you choose. I was once told to write a short story with one of the main characters being an animal.I chose a dog. I found a dog appropriate as I would capture...
The SCP-Wiki is a website that contains a collection of stories surrounding the SCP Foundation, a fictional organization that aims to "Secure, Contain, Protect" unusual and surreal entities and anomalies. Stories can b...
It is time for a change of environment. My laptop will be open in the local pub today, where my tab will not be for alcolhol, but for coffee. It is an expensive choice, but a nice place to be, given this is an old coachi...
To be able to work as a freelancer you have to create an effective cover letter.What do you think a cover letter should contain for it to be notice by an employer?
Creative writing such as poetry, writing fictions and stories needs a creative mind and artistic imagination. Creative writing is another level of writing and considered an art. Is the ability to be a creative write...
All writers work differently. Few writers can write anything without an outline of some sort - more like a blueprint from which you can deviate as the need calls for it. Along the way, when creating content, it is not un...
I have noticed over the years that I am capable of creating pretty decent story lines and concepts, but seem to have difficulty arriving at the best title to fit the story. I was wondering if others in this site have the...
I have noticed over the years that I'm pretty decent at creating a unique concept for a story, and can work out the stories fairly well, but not always so great at coming up with the perfect title. What strategies do you...
It's Christmas Time again and even though it's quite an old tradition, it's the only time of year when I send some snail mail. I love sending Christmas Cards and it's a long time family tradition. But instead of sendin...
What's your take on this issue? If and when writing in paper becomes obsolete, eventually over time, future generations would have no knowledge on how to write, it would become a lost art.
I hope this post helps greatly in your writing journey. I've written hundreds of books and articles, probably thousands, most of them very successful. Here are my personal tips: You should write everyday. Even if you...
There are those days when the right idea for a book or for a chapter can't seem to find you. So you call it a day, go out, get busy get back home relaxed, and then you go to sleep. You find yourself awake at 2:00am ...
The average length of an ebook is determined by several factors" the genre, subject matter covered, etc., etc. Assuming you intend to write an ebook that is over 100 pages it is possible to get the job done in under 2 mo...
I did actually consider this when I was younger! My name would be Emma Holmes (I am a big fan of Emma Watson and Sherlock Holmes). I wanted to write a romantic eBook about detectives solving crimes and I didn't want my n...
I am just wondering, how do you feel after writing a book/blog/article ? Are you tired or you feel like you can just hop on and write one more book/blog/article?
It seems clear from the grammar posts I have made that there are two schools of thought. Some of us care whether we follow conventions and grammar rules and are eager to improve the craft. Others believe that they should...
I have a speech presentation on Saturday in a seminar on the topic- " Effects of money devaluation in an economy". I would like to hear some tips on how to prepare well on the subject and how to effectively carry out ...
Life is a journey. Our life is like a roller coaster ride, sometimes your up, sometimes your down. Our life's journey is a wonderful story with a lot of lessons. Though it's not perfect but it's amazing. Our struggles an...
Distractions like writers block are something writers have to face and deal with. There are times you'll have to cope with distractions especially if it is something you can't change. For things you have some control ove...
One of the most important thing to a writer is changing peoples' feelings after they read something he/she wrote. I am just interested in your opinion! Is that change important to you? Have you ever changed after reading...
Unless you're just getting into the content generation game, it's a well-known and echoed fact that PLR (Private Label Rights) products are the most pricey and sought-after content favorably looked upon as foundation ma...
When I was in Highschool, I used to contribute in our school paper, but I only write using our native language. There was a time when our adviser assign me to write an English article about our country's grade system. I ...
Readers can't stand bad writing but writers shouldn't place a badly written book back on the shelf that fast. There is a lot one can learn from anything that is badly written. How is it that you immediately notice tha...
In both creative and informative pieces, I have been stuck between writing in simple, direct sentences vs long detailed ones. For informative pieces I know direct is often the better choice, but articles and instructions...
I admire a lot of writers especially those who authored inspirational and informative materials. I owe them a lot whether they're informative or inspirational. I am blessed to have the opportunity to read books of John M...
Some writers find it hard to determine whether their audience will react well to the writing style of their choice. That shouldn't be a problem that bothers you. Here is something simple that could help you deal with it....
Whenever you write are there times when you feel like you have experienced something that you need to share with other people. I know of several stories that I have written which were adapted from things that I had faced...
I was just wondering how many of you do not speak English as a native language, and how that has affected your ability and journey to becoming a writer. Im very interested to hear everyone’s stories as I do not know an...
Writer's block is the worst nightmare of a writer. It is a condition when all your creative juices have disappeared. You're unable to write. You can't think of new ideas to start or you can't finish the one you've alrea...