We all want to be better writers. And, for the most part, writing is writing – whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. But, when it comes to writing nonfiction, there are a few things you should keep in mind. When is…
All writers have a common problem, whether they are writing novels, essays, or media stories. They have to attract readers to their content and stories. The best way to achieve this is to use effective hooks. Your opening needs to…
The headline is what grabs the reader’s attention. If you fail to craft a compelling headline, you’ve failed the assignment, no matter how compelling the rest of your copy is. But attention isn’t enough in today’s cluttered digital world, where…
Now that you’ve written a book you’re proud of; you’re ready to share it with the world. But first, you have a question: Should I self-publish or hire a publisher? Maybe you’re aspiring to be the next Sarah Dessen in…
There are many misconceptions about marketing. Among them is that marketing, in some way, cheapens creative writing. As a result, most writers, artists, and other creatives avoid marketing like the plague – as if it would infect every aspect of…
When you research what the basic rules for writers are, you will find information about punctuation, how to use adverbs and adjectives, sentence and paragraph length, and so on. Even though all of these mechanical nonfiction writing tips are valid…
The appeal and focus of young adult fiction are distinctive. In most stories, the main characters are young adults who live in a world where they are the center of everything. From the characters’ point of view, they observe, judge,…
We’re taught that there is always one correct answer at school, which blocks creativity for writers. Do you remember putting your hand up in class and giving an answer that made everyone laugh? The ‘right’ answer was the one in…
So you’ve worked hard for many months, and you’ve finally finished your book. Congratulations! Now your next choice may be whether to self-publish your new book or to try to attract a traditional book publisher. There are benefits and shortcomings…
Book marketing is something that many writers today are not very well suited for. Naturally, as writers, we would rather concentrate on sharpening our writing skills and cranking out a best-seller. Unfortunately, until that best-seller gets here, we must do…
All fiction writers would like to do what it takes to be successful. Unfortunately, this means that most of us will have to step out of our comfort zones to make it happen for ourselves. You need to look at…
Your article’s introduction will make or break you. It is what determines whether the rest of the article gets read or not. A weak introduction will ruin the success of an otherwise excellent piece of writing. Your introduction needs to…