When you think of a teacher, you think of someone who is very well educated and knows how to pretty much do everything. They know how to read well, draw well, deal with kids well, and deal with parents of kids even better. Most importantly they know how to write well. The idea that a teacher...

You must be prepared to work always without applause. – Ernest Hemingway

Much of the wisdom available from established authors may be surprising in its honesty and straightforward nature. The reason this is likely true is the authors in question have had enough success that there is...

The most valuable of talents is never using two words when one will do. – Thomas Jefferson

There are many books that provide tips and guidance for publishing success. This series of articles takes you directly to a trusted source of wisdom established authors. The hope is the...

One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form themselves into the proper pattern at the right moment. – Hart Crane

Some of the best advice for writers in the 21st century comes from those who have seen their successes and offer advice from...

Okay, so I didnt really write a whole novel on my lunch hour. But I did develop a lot of the characters, locations and plot by taking a half-hour out of each workday to sketch some ideas. Youd be surprised with what you can get done in just thirty minutes a day.

First, a little...

Writing a great story starts with writing a killer intro

The formal definition of an intro is a brief introductory passage. What is important is that you get the story right; it needs to encapsulate the essence or spirit of your overall point, try communicating through example. Capturing...

Are you planning on writing a cover letter yourself but you dont know where to start? Do you feel a little overwhelmed by all that you might have already researched about cover letters? Try not to stress too much; writing a cover letter is really a piece of cake as long as you keep a few things...

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The biggest nightmare in any students academics is the task of that assignment, term paper, thesis or project for which he or she has got no clue where to get started from. Here are a few tips and techniques that can cure up this plight if taken and followed...

Writing is a part of everyones life. Every one of us has had to write an article, a composition or a letter to a loved one, at least once in our lives. In schools, it is as common task as learning how to count or memorize multiplication tables. Yet as people grow old, some continue on to...

Writing for web content is one of the easiest ways for writers to get their work published. If you have yet to submit articles for syndication, you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to share your knowledge as well as to promote your name. Getting started is not that difficult…you...

When you think of making money writing, you often think of freelance writing, ghost writing, and writing novels… all of which you can do on the internet. However, I’m wanting to talk about the hidden opportunities for good writers in internet marketing (no, forget...

Writers block is one of those mysterious ailments that is blamed for late assignments, missed deadlines, and failed dreams. Some people claim it is merely a myth while others find it plagues their writing.

As someone with more than two decades of professional writing, editing and teaching...