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There are many writing contests for kids. Kids who like writing may want a chance to compete and win prizes or simply see if they can follow someone's professional guidelines. Here are some writing contests for kids to check out.

Writing is a great way to express ideas, influence others, and even make money. Here are some helpful writing tips that will help you start your writing experience and even begin as a professional writer.

Need a writing prompt generator? Here are three free writing prompt generators that are free and easy to use.

Like many writers, I wanted to spread my writing skills with as many writing sites as possible, however, not all experiences were positive.

Most of today's fanfiction is written by teens and tweens, but can the amateur writer learn anything from this type of pleasure writing? I argue that fanfiction writers can and will learn valuable skills, if they're willing to do the work.

Does your child think of writing as a chore? Perhaps the following article will give you some writing ideas on how to show your child that writing can be enjoyable.

Your writing journal can help you improve in any number of areas. You can practice your dialogue, your description, your plotting, create new and imaginative characters, keep track of story ideas, look for story ideas and even just work on your grammar and syntax.

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The following ways are often successful strategies to start with for overcoming writer's block.

If you were to tell me two and a half years ago, I'd be addicted to an internet writing contest, I wouldn't have believed you.

Writing contests have been popular for many years and the ones with the largest prizes receive thousands of entries. If you are lucky enough to be chosen as a judge for a writing contest, you have your work cut out for you.

All right, so who doesn't want to be a better writer? Sure, you may already be a decent writer, but do you want to take it to another level? Here are some simple things you can do to help improve your writing.

A writing buddy is something of an accountability partner -- someone to motivate and push you to reach your goals. Since writing is often a solitary pursuit, it can become difficult to continue to work through rejections and perceived failures.

While inspiration has its place, getting published means practicing the craft of writing daily. As with any skill, the more one writes the better they become.

Writing workshops are a prime point that writers can learn about the craft and avoid common mistakes. This essay provides the best outlets from which to get advice on both fiction and non-fiction.

Many screenplay writing contests are worth their weight in gold because they can lead to contracts with agents or producers. Of course, you'll need to put your best foot forward, so here are a few tips.

Technology is taking its toll on the way we are reading and writing.

Having a space just for your writing can be a real motivator. Here are some ideas on how to set up your personal work area.

It is important that children write. Most of us don't like to write, so exposing children to a variety of ways to share their thoughts, opinions, and research, will allow them to find their stronger areas of writing and continue to hone their skills.