WRITE FICTION

Why do authors write? An attempt to explain why we as humans are so hooked on fiction and not the real world and why authors feel compelled to provide that fiction for us.

A beginner's guide to writing fictional short stories. In this article, brief tips for getting started will be explored.

Write fiction for fun. Write for the experience. Then success is bound to come. Positive ideas like that are the focus on this article, giving you a clear view on your chances as a fiction writer.

Fiction writing is almost universally acclaimed and adapted. It helps you create a world of your own, where you have self-created characters, objects and more. Here are some tips to write fiction!

Use inspirational Bible verses and proverbs or folklore from around the world and different faiths to write children's books emphasizing health, good deeds, good food, and ethics.

This is a short on the weird way in which I followed my path to writing fantasy fiction. It's the first part of a mini-series of topics on the subject of why I write.

A personal pro and con list on fiction writing and why I think fiction writing is an excellent creative outlet.

How to write fiction that contains a surprise ending.

Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, it is a tough business and can be overwhelming for those just starting out. Writing tools can help you navigate your writing path.

When first learning how to write fiction, so many take the hard route, and try to branch out and write the 'Great American Novel'. Unfortunately, there isn't going to be the next-great novel like there once was.

There are times when you are assigned to write on an open topic, but this can often be harder than having a specific subject. Follow these guidelines to fight even the toughest cases of writer's block.

Fiction enables me to hide the truth within the lie.

Always wanted to write fiction, whether it's a short story, novel, play or screenplay? There's one thing writers do that people who want to write, people who mean to write, and people who have great ideas don't.

A heartfelt statement of appreciation for infinite possibility in the world of fiction by an as-of-yet unpublished writer. (That would be me.)

A query letter is one of those things that you have to write and you have to write it correctly or you might not get your work published.

Are you kicking around the idea of writing some fiction but just can't seem to get started? Here are a few suggestions to jump-start your fiction writing projects.

Want to improve your fiction writing skills? Think like a PR pro. I've learned a lot about fiction from my friends in PR, and you can too.

With 32 blogs, 534 Squidoo lenses, and a fast growing list of AC articles the #1 question I get from people on-line is: Don't you ever run out of things to write about? Nope and here's how you can do the same:

Is it possible that YOU could be the next author to hit the bestseller's list?

Writing fiction can be a wonderful, up-lifting, enjoyable experience ... Here are some of the lessons I've learned about writing fiction.

Becoming a successful writer is not easy. This book contains invaluable advice for writers not only of fiction but of non-fiction as well. Includes tips on writing, getting published, promoting and marketing, and setting up your writing business.

Fiction writing can be a fun hobby for anyone with a creative mind. But if you are serious about your writing and want to be noticed by a publisher, there are a few easy tricks of the trade that will make your manuscript stand out to an editor.

An essay on the dangers and pluses of attempting both fiction and non-fiction. This essay offers solutions.

My thoughts on why we write the things that we write.

Hundreds of books have been written about writing and selling fiction. Here are ten of the best, and why you should own them.

Writing an author's bio can be frustrating and panic-inducing. It's not easy to come up with something that describes why you're the person to write what you're writing in 3 sentences ... but you can.

Writing realistic dialogue in fiction can be a daunting task. However, by following a few simple excercises, you will find yourself writing better and better dialogue in your fiction.

I'm not the best with math but even I can see the simplicity of the statement: One page a day, and you can write a book in a year. 365 days in a year, that's a pretty nicely sized little book!