What Makes Really Good Writing Good?

What makes really good writing good? Do you know?

Top 7 Keys To Persuasive Writing

One major reason we write anything is not only to inform, to entertain, to share, to express, to sell, to lead, to teach, to communicate - but also TO PERSUADE. Here are 7 tips based on what I have noticed over the years in what I believe is persuasive writing.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - An Officer and a Gentleman (1983)

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...An Officer and a Gentleman (1983)

Red Flags in Publishing

As a publisher, I do have to negotiate at times with potential authors and editors, and as a writer I have had to learn some legalese so as to protect my own interests. However, over the years it has shocked me to know how many authors (many who had only been published for the first time) practically signed the ones offered to them without putting much thought into it. Sadly, it's such situations that account for the growing number of complaints lodged against certain dubious companies; then again, there are companies that spell everything out, then don't deliver. It's no wonder the image of the writer suffering for his craft rings true.

Creating Characters in Fiction - Empathy is the Key

A fictional character has to feel real to create empathy inside the reader. For the reader to feel that empathy, the writer has to feel it first.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Screenplay Structure

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Screenplay Structure - Carlito's Way (1993)

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...Carlito's Way (1993)

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Screenplay Structure - New World

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... New World It is common to make the Ordinary World explicit. But it is equally common for the Hero to simply arrive in a New World (the stage of Exile)....

Are You A Writer Stuck For Ideas?

From the cartloads of letters and emails I receive (in fact the postman blames me entirely for his recent hernia) one of the difficulties some writers have is getting an idea for a story or article. There is no need for this at all as ideas are abundant and all around us.

Types of Admission Essays

Admission essay is a really important document because it might affect your whole life. For successful writing of admission essays you have to know what it is exactly. This article provides such information.

Writing A Murder Mystery - Part 1 - Characters

Takes the new writer of murder mysteries through some techniques to create characters who can interact in an intriguing plot. Covers both selection of a environment and techniques for mapping out the character interrelationships.

Aim for the Sky - Write for In-flight Publications

Are you looking to set yourself a challenging goal for your writing career this year? Why not aim for the sky? Set yourself the goal of being published in an in-flight magazine.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Brokeback Mountain (2005)

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Brokeback Mountain (2005) This is a place of Allies and Enemies. Where no new characters are met, the problem becomes one of establishing greater friendship or animosity...

8 Steps To Writing A Fantastic ebook

Capitalize on the ebook phenomenon now! The internet allows anyone to sell their ebook online. In this article, Sue walks you through the steps to write your own ebook.