Freelance Writers: How to Stay Focused on Developing Your Writing Career

Follow these tips for staying focused on developing your freelance writing career.

Personally Yours

When was the last time you picked up a pen and wrote a letter in long hand? Grainy, silky or just plain vanilla, I miss the feel of personal correspondence. In looking through some old photographs and family memorabilia, I came across a poem my mother sent me when I was working overseas. While holding the yellowing paper in my hands, I had an overwhelming sense of her presence. I wasn’t simply reading her words; I was hearing her voice.

Writers Organize!

Are you unorganized? Here is one trick to help!

No Bureaucratese

Writing should be clear, concise, and open.

Speak - Stop - Start Speaking Again

Don't be afraid of pauses or long moments of silence when you make a presentation or speech. They can get and hold attention better than almost anything you can say.

Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker Says: For Peace of Mind, Don't Read Your Critics!

I’ve written 12 books, a number of which are best-sellers, along with more than 600 articles, and I’ve conducted hundreds of conferences and seminars and delivered as many speeches. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s when to ignore your critics. And that’s nearly all the time, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, popular speaker, seminar producer, and President of Customersatisfaction.com and The Goodman Organization.

Humor on the Web: Being Funny Can Make the Sale

Strengthen your brand identity and increase customer loyalty by using humor in your Web content. Learn the 4 main reasons being funny can make your Web site more effective.

Monomyth and Hero's Journey: Look for the Transformation!

So i'm in the middle of writing another screenplay...

Writing a Thesis or Dissertation? How to Make Progress Even When You Don't Feel Like Writing

Are you really still working on your thesis or dissertation? Have you written one word? This article helps you to make progress despite your lack of motivation to write.

Writing through Troublesome Times

Writing becomes the means of coping with trauma and emotional distress, therapy for the writer.

How I Got My First Novel to Print

When I wrote my first novel, I was elated. It was in 1997, and I wrote it in under four months. I had always dreamed of writing a novel but always seemed to find excuses not to sit down and just write it. After a life-altering event, I re-evaluated my life and what I wanted to accomplish.

Avoiding Sexism in Your Writing

What is sexism in writing? It is the assumption that people are all male or all female.

Charm Your Guests with Affordable Invitations and Announcements

Verbal invitations are out formal, elaborate, proposals are in. However, posh caligrophy comes with a hefty price tag. This article shows its readers how to charm their guests with ornate stationery, without the steep price synonymous with fancy stationery.

Powerful Evangelism through Writing a Book

Think about the methods and tools used today to communicate with people. There are many, but not all of these methods work well all over the world. There are islands, and regions, and countries that don’t have the option of watching satellite TV or listening to satellite radio.