CRAFT OF WRITING

A short book review of the "Tao of Writing" by Ralph L. Wahlstrom.

Writing conferences cost hundreds or even thousands to attend. But this may be the only way you can land an agent and sell a manuscript.

Biography of philosopher, screenwriter, and novelist Ayn Rand, including analysis and opinions germane to Chapter One of her monograph: The Art of Fiction. Tied in are theories of Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer.

The ubiquity of the written word can lead us to take it for granted, to forget about its potential for joy, surprise and eloquent expression. All too easily we fall into the assumption that writing is purely functional.

How a philosopher changed my view's on writing.

Using rules of grammar, sentence structure, examples, and examination, I endeavor to show how two different styles of writing--philosophical and poetical--contribute to overall expression and experience.

This is a piece about the origin and use of the Limerick as more than a vulgar poem.

With so many books on writing available, should you bother to read this one? Yes, definitely.

When writing for Internet publication, the most important lesson is that once you've written an article you've created a product and in order for that product to sell you must know how those products are marketed on the Internet.

Through these writing exercises, the student learns to write friendly letters, letters of request, thank you notes, and freelance writing.

This article reviews the death of author Bebe Moore Campbell who lost her battle to brain cancer on November 27th, 2006.

This article suggests that writing letters to local newspapers is a good way to practice the writing craft. It suggests six ways to improve one's chances of being published. It also shows how doing this can help beginning writers improve their skills.

I personally divide Writing Rules into three categories: Obvious, Optional, and Ridiculous. Let us take a look at each one.

Synopsis of essays by Brenda Ueland, William Stamford, Nancy Sommers, Donald Murray, Linda Flowers, John R. Hayes, and Sondra Perl.

Find the right workshop that will best fit your needs to improve your craft.

Advice for aspiring writers that are getting discouraged and thinking about giving up.

Report of 2006 Montrose, PA Christian Writers Conference

I've been a writer since I was in my teens. I've studied the craft and I have a shelf full of books on writing. This book is one of the best.

Learn the habits most often overlooked by new freelance writers. What you don't know can hurt your writing career.

Virginia Woolf's book A Room of One's Own still holds resonance for today's female artists.