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- What Makes a Writer?What are the traits that make up successful writers? Are writers born or made? Can I be a writer?
- Notes from a Web Content Writer: Tips for Online Editors, Publishers, Blog Managers and ZinestersAn experienced online content writer describes how to effectively manage online content writers and avoid common pitfalls.
- Resources for WritersHere's a list of everything from journalism job sites and professional associations to where to find information, learn, or get started as a writer.
- Advice for Writers Who Are Sick of AdviceSick of being told how to write? Break free from intimidating "advice" and learn to enjoy writing again.
- Five Misconceptions About WritersThink a writer's life is all fame and fortune? Think again and then read this article.
- Writer's Post: New-Fangled Website for Networking WritersNetworking internet sites have become the hot new wave of the present and future. Writer's Post is a new and innovative site dedicated to networking writer's content around the web.
- Advice for WritersAdvice for writers contains writing tips about formatting, publishing, and writing techniques to help maximize output and potential.
- The Jeopardy of the Moment:This article discusses many different reasons why writers write. "The moment is in jeopardy and has to be captured in writing," is just one of them.
- Expert Advice for Writers: An Interview with Michelle L DevonMichelle L Devon, one of AC's most prolific writers, started her very successful online writing career with no professional writing experience; yet her compulsion to write and her determination to succeed has bred success. Find out how.
- Dishing Out Advice for Writers: A Publisher Tells AllOwner of Stonegarden.net Publishing sits down and talks with me about how it all started, where he sees his publishing house in the future, and writers (the good, the bad, and the ones who are prone to tantrums).
- Writer Movies: How Hollywood Treats its Writers, According to the WritersA look at how Hollywood has portrayed writers in the movies.
Holiday Shopping -- Gifts for Writersthis guide will help you select the perfect gift for any writer! This guide not only comes in handy for the holiday shopping season, but it can also work in your favor for birthdays, other special occasions and etc.- How to Start a Writing CareerCould there be a writer hiding inside of you? Have you always dreamed of starting a career as a writer? If so, then this article will help you decide if writing is indeed for you and gives you tips on how to get started.
- Advice for Writers - 30 Quotes Straight from the Horse's MouthAfter reading numerous books and articles offering advice for writers, I have learned many things. The universal advice seems to be to limit the use of cliches like, "straight from the horse's mouth".
Writers Digest Magazine Subscription: Writing Diversity and Variety at Its BestWhen Associated Content asked us what product we could not live without, there was one which came to mind right away! My subscription to Writers Digest Magazine was at the top of the list.- 5 Things Writers Should Keep in Mind when Critiquing OthersEvaluating the work of a fellow writer can be a difficult task, but it can also be rewarding for both for the critiqued and the critiquing
- Writers and Criticsone writer's personal observations about why writers write
- Haiku for WriterThis Haiku is for writer who use the power of words to creative, heal and learn.
- If You Don’t Write That Book, Someone Else WillOne author’s account of why she writes, how she pushed through the fear of failure, and why you should start that book before someone else writes it first.
- Writer's JournalA writer's journal need not be new, or stiff, or even clean; it need only be theirs.
- Castle: Relating to the WriterAs a huge fan of the ABC show Castle, the one thing that keeps bringing me back is the authenticity of Richard Castle's character. This article explains why.
- How to Crop Images in OpenOffice WriterLearn how to crop images and pictures in OpenOffice Writer quickly and easily without using an image editing program first.
"A Writer's Creativity"A poem about a writer.
Everyone Loves a MysteryMystery writers enjoy sharing an intriguing tale.- Changes in Helium Policies Limit WritersThe changes that Helium made has severely limited their contributor’s ability to earn additional income.
- Writing Business Slogans and TaglinesBrainstorming a catchy slogan could take more work than expected. Although the word count is short, the need for creativity and innovation is high.
- Demand Media Studios Virtually Fires 85 Percent of Their WritersDemand Media Studios makes changes that will make it nearly impossible for the bulk of their writers to find work.
- Ten Affirmations for CreativityWisdom from the Scribe.. read for enlightenment.
A WriterA poem defining a writer- Changes at Demand Media StudiosLearn how the changes at Demand Media Studios has driven me to excel in life and to teach others to do the same!
What Makes a Good Writer?Three of the top characteristics which make a good writer are passion, knowing how to connect with readers, and attention to detail and deadlines.- Lois Duncan: The Makings of a True WriterWriters write and get money. But how many writers write for the sake of writing? Not much, I'm guessing. But there a few, such as Lois Duncan, who are known as true writers - writing from the heart, not from greed.
What Makes a Good Writer?My thoughts on what makes a good writer.
Book Review: Help! for Writers by Roy Peter ClarkHelp! for Writers by Roy Peter Clark is an essential tool for writers to use when working on a project, or trying to work on one and experiencing some form of writer’s block. If you’re a writer, this book should be on your desk or in your bookshelf.
7 Books that Ought to Be on Every Humor Writer’s ShelfThe seven books (and a few alternates) that should be on every humor writer's bookshelf
Are You Looking for a Challenge?Start now- 5 Essential Skills for the Everyday WriterThis articles consists of the top five essential skills for writers. These skills are designed to help the writer improve their writing skills, learn to brainstorm and spark their creativity.
The Writera poem
Getting the Writer's EdgeWhat is writing? What is a writer? How do they contribute and are they worthwhile members of society?
Top Ten Distractions for Writers, or Any Job ReallyThere are ten huge distractions that we all face, but how can we ignore them and get to work?
