14 songs about writing
What is your favorite song about writing? Here are 14 to choose from. This week, let’s have a little fun and inspiration. Most songs are […]
What is your favorite song about writing? Here are 14 to choose from. This week, let’s have a little fun and inspiration. Most songs are […]
If your screenplay can’t break into Hollywood, don’t just put it on the shelf. Take a trip on Craigslist or Kijiji to meet more approachable […]
You want to hire a ghostwriter.Β You want to get the most out of her.Β How can you make yourself that ideal client that gets […]
Before hiring a ghostwriter, many people want to know if their story is “good enough”.Β OK, let’s see if it is. Many people who approach […]
Should you quote anonymous sources when you write? Miranda Marquit explains how professional journalists handle this thorny question. First published in 2014, this article is […]
Sure, you’ll hire a graphic designer for your future best seller, but you are in control of your book cover – front, back and spine. […]
Have you ever asked yourself, “I wonder what’s the best way to torture a ghostwriter?”Β If so, here are 16 handy ways to drive your […]
When we want good spelling, to whom can we turn?Β Well, certainly not the government. Government is the official everything. If government says we measure […]
There is a big difference between an idea and a story.Β Do you have a story to write, or just an idea? You’ve been hit […]
Some people just don’t like paying writers.Β Here are nine good reasons to pay your writer, and to pay on time. It’s as predictable as […]
Big words suck.Β Gargantuan expressions fail to fulfill your readership’s expectations.Β See how small words win the day? Have you ever felt the need to […]
This is not satire; this guide really exists and the quotes in this post really come from the CIA’s Style Manual and Writer’s Guide. People […]
Oddly enough, this is a question that seems to confuse a lot of people.Β Just what is a ghostwriter? People come to me seeking a […]
Writers are “special” people. But don’t worry, it is not always contagious. This guide will help you self-screen for this condition before it becomes terminal. […]
What are the elements that make bestseller fiction?Β This true barn-cat story has them all. This true story has all the makings of a bestseller […]
Interesting fact – every single testimonial on this website was volunteered by our clients. We do not seek out testimonials. Read on to find out […]
“Please turn off your cell phones. We are going back into the past.”Β Let’s take a glimpse of how historical fiction is crafted, by some […]
Kristin Johnson reports live from the Santa Barbara Writers Conference on speaker Maile Meloy’s keynote address. Your humble correspondent had a full first day at […]
If you are are looking at your manuscript and thinking “What next?”, this free guide on how to self-publish your book will help you decide […]
An Internet genre is emerging: two-sentence horror stories, just perfect for the Twitter generation. Here are my contribution to the genre. Have you heard of […]