Which English word is most abused?
Some words in the English language take a whipping every day. Here is my pick for the most abused word in the English language. Pop […]
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Three ways to write for the Web – copywriting and online content writing tips
There are three ways to write for online readers. Learn copywriting and how to write content for the Web below. You might have heard that […]
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 […]
Not all words are created equal
Not all words are created equal. Some are more powerful than others. Some are more precise. Some will elicit the right reaction. Every writer knows […]
52 more signs that you might be a writer
Being a writer is more than just a profession.Β It’s a special kind of bizarre. Check for these 52 tell-tale signs of being a writer. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is my story good enough to publish?
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 […]
K.I.S.S. your readers
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 […]
A sneak peak at the leaked CIA Style Guide
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 […]
54 ominous signs that you might be a writer
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. […]
If cats could write epic novels
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 […]