Is cursive writing for dinosaurs?
Cursive writing has been banned in Finland. OK, that sounds like hyperbole, but let’s just say that the days of cursive writing are starting to […]
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The Best Worst Thing That Ever Happened
Every hero faces that moment when they are cursed – The Worst Possible Thing happens. It is upon the ruins of that curse that the […]
New Nigerian scam targets writers
A new Nigerian scam targets writers. Here is how to recognize it, even if they say they’re from Ghana. Or Vietnam. Or Finland. If you […]
The value of cultural signposts for writers
All writing and no play makes you a dull blogger. Here’s why you should get cultural. Cultural signposts are important for writers of all kinds, […]
Meeting your writing muse on the mountain
The exhilaration of writing is met with the fear of leaping into uncertainty. Listen to your muse and jump when she says to. Marvin V. […]
The stripper’s guide to writing
Mila Kunis should have been a stripper in Jupiter Ascending. Every story needs strippers – and it’s not what you’re thinking. I love the movie […]
Confessions of a political ghostwriter
Most of what politicians say or write are their own thoughts to a large degree. But that doesn’t mean they write their own words. Have […]
Freelance writers, this is your guide!
If you read only one book to boost your freelance writing career, you should read Start Here. You get the top tips from 40 successful […]
How to choose the right words when you write
Not all words are created equal. Some are more powerful than others. Some are more precise. Some will elicit the right reaction. Here are four […]
How to hire writers for free – without paying a penny
There are good reasons to have somebody else write your blog posts for you. The “free” ways actually have benefits you won’t get by just […]
Who hires a ghostwriter, for a book or speech or…?
Everybody knows that some people hire ghostwriters. But it might surprise you to discover who some of those “some people” are. This might seem an […]
52 more signs that you might be a writer
Being a writer is more than just a profession. It’s a special kind of bizarre. Check for these 52 tell-tale signs of being a writer. […]
Write your story like Into the Woods
Writers can learn a lot by analyzing the successful work of others. Let’s take a look at what makes Into the Woods so successful. Amateur […]
Get it free – The Genesis One Code
The Genesis One Code unlocks the mysteries of creation from a scientific perspective. Get it free on Amazon.com from January 8 through January 10, 2015 […]
Deck Your Blog (Fa la la la la la la la la)
Here’s wishing all my readers a Happy Christmas. But first, let’s sing the bloggers’ Christmas carol! Here’s wishing all my readers a Happy Christmas (or […]
How to write a successful research proposal
A research proposal is much like any other proposal. Here’s how to write a winning research proposal. In recent weeks, I have twice been asked […]
Writers Family Holiday Bingo
Are you a writer, stressed about facing the family over the Holidays? We have instant stress relief for you in the form of Writers’ Family […]
Write like a caveman (8 tips to write better in 2024)
What can writers learn from cavemen? A lot, it turns out. Here are a few ways writers can improve their craft by embracing their inner […]
Four writers spill the beans on the habits that make them awesome
It takes more than spelling and grammar to be an effective writer, as these four respected writers explain. Not all jobs are alike, and writing […]
Six ways to write your title for a book, movie, article or anything
At a loss for a title? Whatever you are writing, whether a book, movie or article here are six ways you can come up with […]