I've got 2 boys ages 13 and 15 and I want them to learn how to write. I gave them some topics but they can't relate to it. What in your opinion are good topics for teens to write about?
Here are some sites and apps writers could earn from. 1. Transitions Abroad - if you're a traveler then writing about your personal experiences can earn you $100-$150 per article. 2. Wanderlust - this British site ...
When I created my Facebook account, my idea was to collect friends so I was sending friend request to almost anyone I meet in Facebook. It may have been the remnant of Friendster that the number of friends mattered. But ...
The demand for e-book is growing tremendously due to the short and precise information. Readers have shifted from few hundred pages hard cover book crammed with facts or sometimes pseudo facts to thin but easy to read ...
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 ...
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?
I usually don't read sad books. For me, it's hard enough to watch a sad movie. And in books the emotions, sadness, the tears are much stronger so I just avoid them. But a couple years ago I couldn't resist reading a ...
Many people know about and use Pinterest. It is a very popular image-based social network which launched in 2010. In 5 years, i.e. by 2015, the owners were discussing how they were going to spend their millions. The site...
One thing that I have always enjoyed is the ability to interact with other friends that I have made by being on some forums. I have come to learn a lot from the as well as we tend to share ideas on various topics. H...
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...
What is the main concern and tool used when one wants to translate from Chinese to English?
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...
As a freelance writer, I have come across so many clients. Let me explain, I started offering my writing services sometime back on various platforms, but I have come across clients of all sorts. For example, I have worke...
On freelancer platforms like upwork you can register, set up your profile and apply for jobs as an "agency." "Agencies" are people or a company that already has a "team of freelancers" working for them. Webmasters...
Due to the widespread use of internet nowadays. It's been a long time since I have touched a broadsheet newspaper and tabloid. I usually get my news on television or in the internet. How long since you have last read ...
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...
Every forum have rules and regulations that guides and directs how things should be done on the site but just like the old saying that goes like this - " In any gathering of 12 people, there will always be a Judas", whic...
I can still remember years ago when the use of carbon paper was very common. They are basically used when one need to write duplicate copies without having to write twice. The carbon papers are placed in between two pape...
When it comes to sharing your success or positive experiences, I don't think much of us will be very averse to doing it. After all, there is no harm in letting people know about your achievements and get appreciated for ...
When writing articles and other content what is something unique that you usially do that helps you relax or makes you comfortable?
I’m still a pen and paper gal - I write lists, and have a large whiteboard over my desk space where I jot down ideas for articles when they come to me. Other people I know use online sources or even apps to keep check ...
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...
I began in LibreOffice but then discovered that Google Docs was great for collaboration. On the way, my co-writer and I got addicted to the "Glue Word" finder as we discovered we both write "sticky" and they say that goo...
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...
I can introduce myself as a bookworm, with over 500 books behind me. That's how many books I have read so far. Very recently I read this book called "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F" which is written by Mark Mason. It i...
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...
