Reading the Lines

A reader is incomplete until they've at least tried their hand at writing, but a writer is also incomplete if they're not reading.

Stop! You're Both Right!

When is it wrong to be right? In this ever-shrinking world, foreign-based names can be an issue for those who value accuracy. So, when the issue arises, do you show what you know or go with the flow?

Book Binding Tape

As with the other aspects in the book binding industry, book binding tape industry has advanced technologically. The tape being used these days is tough, sticky, and versatile. It can be used to attach multiple photos, frame edges, or bind mini books.

The Simple Truth - Anyone Can Write

It has been said that every person has a book to write. Although I knew I would one day write a book, I don't consider myself a writer. I have written over 200 articles and two books. My approach to writing is simple: decide what message you want to convey, whether fiction or non-fiction, and write with the audience in mind.

YRU Able 2C This, LOL?

Are words and literature getting in the way of e-mail and text messaging phrases? Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?

Writing a Thesis Statement

This article deal with writing a thesis statement for a long document such as a Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. A thesis statement answers the research question and such be included near the end of the introduction. A thesis statement provides focus and direction to the writer and the reader.

Posting Rates... Or Not

Should you post rates on your web site? It is a debate that many of us professional writers have with each other and with ourselves.

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

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

Writing Tips - Handling Rejection

If you're submitting your work to publishers and getting rejected constantly, don't fret. The following tips will help you get over the hump of rejection and give yourself a good shot at getting your work published.

Online Tools Make Translation (Chinese/English) Easier

A list of online tools which may help to do translations, especially in Chinese (traditional and simplified) and English.

Fear of Publishing and What to Do About It

You're almost done with the whole article. You should feel relieved. Instead you feel like you've written a bunch of junk. It's funny, though. At other times you've felt that you've written something worthwhile. Now, however, you feel the urge to read several more articles, add more footnotes, edit it some more, or check your email. Anything but wrap it up and send it in.

Watch Out: Internet Want Ads for Freelance Writers!

Good grief! Imagine my surprise when I applied for a freelance writing position that turned out to be something totally unexpected.

One Little Secret that Makes People Listen to You

It's hard to get feedback from people, but there's nothing like actively listening to build a relationship, which builds trust, which then builds communication and, ultimately, sales. Used in forums, conference rooms, phone calls and face to face communication, active listening goes one step beyond simply hearing, and engages the attention of the other person.

Book Authors

Writing the great American novel is a dream project of many of us. One can be a book author and write about anything on this planet including cooking, child psychology, flowers, birds, shells, or furniture; or one can write coffee-table books or even computer books—the field is wide open.