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...
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...
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...
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...
Fake people on social media! I've read somewhere that about 40% of accounts on social media are fake. And I agree with that statement. Have you ever had a friend(boy or a girl) that has some fake accounts? I know i ha...
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 have been reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series since I was 8 years old and until now they are still producing such a great, funny, adventurous book that many children love to read even teens. I wanted to know, if yo...
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...
Years ago I wrote a great Christmas poem. Every year I try to write another and cannot equal it. However, I am sure everyone is bored getting the same poem in their Christmas card year after year. It is time to create so...
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 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 ...
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...
I still have this question on my mind. Is it cheaper to buy plane ticket through online or in a ticketing affiliates? I am thinking that when you buy at ticketing office they can give you cheapest price since they ...
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 ...
In my entire life, I have encountered a lot of wonderful and amazing books. I have also met some intriguing and interesting books that made me stay awake at night. I can say that books made a huge impact in me and so man...
Before I became a writer I was a book lover. I read a lot of wonderful and amazing books. I invested my younger years in the world created by the authors. I have learned a lot of things from them. However, there was one ...
As I was watching the animated movie "Ratatouille" I was struck by the words "anyone can cook." Is it the same with writing? Is anyone can write? Those were the words that I keep on asking. Nonetheless, we all know that ...
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...
I love writing. I wrote booklets and books (but not yet published) specifically inspirational, leadership and Spiritual. My friends other Pastors and Ministers enjoy my work and used them in their ministry. I am encourag...
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...
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...
Does anyone else have this problem? In school are taught all the joining up sentence words. As writers, we should us as few as possible. They slow sentences down. I use a Google Doc add on (Hazel's Glue Word Finder) ...
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...
When it comes to making contents, I have never felt pressured. I always try to ensure that I make contents that are easy for my audience to understand. In the same way, I play a lot with words considering that I write on...
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 ...
As Chinese is my first language, when I started my personal blog, I wrote my blog posts in Chinese. Now as I participate in more English written forums and sites, and I also found some opportunities require blogs written...
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...
Some authors will have their books listed only on Amazon for obvious reasons. They lose out on much because unless you have your book listed in other marketplaces, you won't sell to people who won't try to find your book...
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...
