Writing

What makes one article more compelling than another? The truth is that it is really a very individual thing. Sort of how beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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.

How many times have passed up what appeared to be a good job opportunity because the company was requesting a resume? Many times filling out an application is not going to be enough and putting your work history on paper is not difficult.

Have you picked up a self published book and noticed misspelled words, a wall of text and grammatical errors? Did it inspire you to read on? Or did it cause you to lose a tiny bit of confidence in the author?

Are you looking for a boost in book sales? You posted your book's sales letter months ago. You double checked your easy ordering process. Yet, people visit your book's web site and leave empty handed.

Where are you in writing your book? Whether you are almost finished after 2 years or just beginning, these book writing tips may help you. You owe it to yourself and your important message to finish fast and sell sooner.

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!

Are you writing a one time event book? If so, you must change your thinking. Think multiplication. Think series. Don't look at your book as a one time or a one title event. Begin to look at it as the beginning of your successful author journey.

Most people enjoy a journey on a paved clearly marked road. Instead of leaving your readers to follow a muddy path of disorganization through your book, use repeating elements to create a can't-miss-it road like the yellow brick road in the 'Wizard of Oz' movie (1939).

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.