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How To Become An In-Demand Freelance Writer

Many writers have started their careers as a freelance writer. You can work for several publications. The more diverse you are as a writer the better. This is a great way to earn extra money or as a second income. So where do you start?...

Fear Can Make You A Better Writer

No matter how successful or how new we are to writing, fear comes knocking on everyone's door, even if no one admits it publicly. The thought of actually putting our work out there for all to scrutinize and judge can be terrifying. It can take...

The Art Of Descriptive Writing

A friend of mine recently asked me to proofread his new novel. I have found the task comes with great responsibility, not just to my friend, but to the work itself. It's not just about spelling and grammar, it is also about what is best...

Romantic Inspirations: Bram Stoker

I remembered back in middle school, my English teacher wanted to cover Edgar Allen Poe. She thought it’d be an appropriate topic since it was Halloween. I, however, thought she’d cover someone else, like Bram Stoker. When I told her this, she simply smiled at...

Romantic Inspirations: Shakespeare

Shakespeare is regarded as one of the world’s most beloved writers. From the heartbreaking tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, to the humorous scenes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, there’s no doubt that he’s brought so many people to tears, sorrowful or otherwise. Not only this, but...

Why Readers May be Putting Down Your Book

With thousands of books being published daily, doing whatever you can to give your book an edge can’t hurt. You’ve spent a lot of time and energy in writing your book and naturally want readers not just to buy it, but to read and enjoy...

Santa's Evil Helpers Around the World

In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...

Austrian Monster Myths

In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...

It Is Never Too Late To Become A Writer

Are you familiar with the 80/20 rule? It’s originally known as the Pareto Principle and it basically says that 20% of the input creates 80% of the result. In other words, only 20% of writers will do whatever it takes to become published or become...

Non-Fiction or Fiction – Which Do You Write?

As a writer, the first thing you need to decide is, which do I write? Non-fiction or fiction? Well, much will depend on what ideas you have, but there are definite advantages to both styles of writing. Some writers find non-fiction books much easier to...