I write 2 to 3 articles per week for an online website. I have not really gotten the right style that works for me in terms of research and writing. Sometimes, I would do a lot of research, and then after I'v written the...
Some people are motivated to write either for fame or for money. Their are some who are pushed to write for both fame and money. One can argue that having either one can bring the other simultaneously, so in essence whic...
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 several books that have grown long. it is time to make a decision. Can I cut these up into more than one book, or should I keep the chapters together. My impression is people do not want long eBooks and I can see ...
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...
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...
Hello all, I have a two page resume of my profile. I was wondering what would be ideal length of a resume. Most of the people say it should be restricted to a single page as most recruiters do not have the time to go thr...
I'm sure many of you remember Myspace. The biggest social media site in the world at one point. It's accolades include: A 4 year run as the largest social media website in the world Surpassing google (yes THE goo...
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...
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...
I've used a number of social media automation tools in the past and there many positive things I could say about them. You save a lot of time. That's what I like best about social media automation. There are some ...
When you pick a book up in a store and look at the back, what do you like to find? Similarly, when you read a "blurb" about an eBook, what makes you think about getting the book?
We all know that making a sensible writing is not in any way a walk in the park. At most times, you have to get the most out of the motivation within you to start writing your article. I myself can't make a good start wh...
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...
A piece of advice most authors always give is to read other authors, now is that to get ideas or see how others are doing, or is it to check out the competition? I like to read for pleasure, but I do gain some inspira...
A lot of people have experience their work being copied and used without their consent. This act is very wrong by all means and if it's possible to sue the perpetrators, it would be good thing in my opinion. But my qu...
What is the main concern and tool used when one wants to translate from Chinese to English?
Some time back when blog networks such as build my rank were quite popular, bloggers to promote their sites, often either hired or wrote many articles which would be submitted and published on such blog networks. Because...
In this age of fake news and false information, it is best to verify your facts before submitting your article for publication. In fact, it's not only the article but also your posts in social media. Posting fake news is...
Greetings to every member of this community of writers. I have to make this thread as a result of the discussion that I had with my mentor in writing some days ago where he was telling me that he is never going to s...
I remembered when I was a kid, once my father started to turn on the radio, I don't know, for some reason, I get to know the lyrics right away, even the title just by listening on it in. We don't have internet b...
I'll be honest. I only start writing when there's a writing assignment with a fixed fee or reward. Hence, I have never joined sites that pay writers for article views, buzz, or interactions. While some may view the...
Typewriters have been obsolete for some time now but in the Philippines it's still has some uses such as in the preparation of legal documents, most notary public attorneys here are still using it. Have you ever used ...
I've sent messages to several content writers using the "contact" button next to their profile images and after waiting patiently for 3 days, nothing. Is something wrong or am I simply being ignored? If I'm being i...
Stenography which is commonly known as shorthand is one of the most recognized methods of recording the spoken word, It can be used to make note becomes easier in lectures and business meetings. Stenographers were high i...
It’s really easy for someone to make an accusation of plagiarism nowadays. That thought makes it harder for people to borrow ideas from others when they are creating content for their websites. When the Hunger ...
This is not to brag but I want to say that I have several articles that were published in a major magazine here. Animal Scene Magazine is all about pets and if you have been reading my posts you may remember that my nich...
Many content writers struggle to get past the introduction section of their work. I've heard some writers say that if they can only write the first paragraph, the rest of the article will flow smoothly. The introd...
What was your first freelance job? How did you land it, what did it entail, what type of work was it? I'm someone who is just starting out and trying to make my own way in the freelance world, so I'd really appreciate a...
It's pretty clear that before sitting down and writing an article, essay, or story, we have a roughly defined map of what we want to do; sometimes we visualize a clear structure divided by the points we want to discuss, ...
Do you agree that only popular writers earn good money in the industry of writing? When JK Rowling hit it big with her Harry Potter series she could definitely retire in comfort. But how about the mediocre writers in ter...
I thought I'd turn to here for help since all of us write in at least some way. I've been writing for a long time now (it started more or less as something that dulled the sense of stress I was feeling in everyday life)...
I love beautiful penmanship. Writing by pen and paper has a therapeutic effect on my wellbeing. It keeps my creative juices flowing. When Im writing with pen, ideas and thoughts comes into my mind easily. I envy ...
Salute to all the freelance writers toiling day and night to make a mark in the dense content world out there. This one is for you. I am concerned about what writers are going through on the internet as they pursue...
A friend of mine was recently banned from guest blogging for giving the same article they had submitted to another website. I sympathized with him but it was a big blunder on his side. I believe that there were seve...
All writers come to a point when you feel you have run out of new ideas. I'm sure that everyone has experience what they call as "dry spell". It is very difficult when the ideas for your next feature just aren't coming. ...
How much do you strive for your articles/dissertations to be perfect? I'm a perfectionist in some ways. I get annoyed by the occasional double space in word documents I get from time to time. When I finish a paragraph...
Does one have to be great at writing to write great articles? The answer is no. Writing like anything else can be learned. Put in the hours and you'll almost be as good as everyone else. As for writing article...
Do you maintain a Bucket List? What are some of the things to do on your list?
