One of the most basic decisions you have to make before you write anything is the point of view. The natural state for most stories is to write it in the third person. It is the most common point of view both for fiction and non fiction and there are good reasons for that, but this doesn't mean... More

One of the most common pieces of advice given to any new writer is, “Write what you know.” This tip refers simply to the fact that where one writes to a subject upon which one is at least fairly knowledgeable, the completed piece of writing is likely to appear most authentic to... More

Whether you are relatively new to the poetry or you are skilled in the craft, you probably have made your share of poetic mistakes. We all do it; it is inevitable. But it is from these mistakes that our growth occurs.1. Push it to the limit. Do not be afraid to experiment, to tear your rough... More

Learning success from failure as a writer. Taking your hypothetical quill to a new page after a rejection can seem very hard. If one editor rejected you, how can you approach another with the same enthusiasm? Doesn't that mean your work wasn't good enough? Doesn't it mean you are no good at... More

How to successfully promote your articles is very much in the first instance about determining what are legitimate ways in which to do so and what are not. As a great many sites which host the articles which one writes will make subsequent payment based upon either the number of page views which... More

There are many particularly novice online writers who are desperate to learn how to make $10 per hour writing online. While the process clearly requires dedication and hard work - especially where the income is to be of the guaranteed type - the concept is more than entirely possible.... More

The number of hours a writer spends writing is dependent on many factors. Each writer has to pace his writing activity to accommodate the level of complexity in the subject he is writing about, the research required to present comprehensively detailed content and his own endurance level.... More

Writing prompts are snippets of words put down to pique the interest of a writer to the point where they can visualize a story, and then, hopefully, actually write that story. Quite often writers will look for writing prompts from other sources, thus alleviating themselves of having to think of... More

Passing on word of mouth There's nothing quite like knowing that what you read is not only feeding your intellect, but that you can spread the news of all those great books. Books are a source of pleasure. They are something to write about, and certainly the writing stages of a book review take... More

Owning a blog can be both an enjoyable and a profitable experience.  The fact that one wants to start a blog means that the person enjoys writing.  It may also mean that the person wants to earn money while doing what she or he loves.  No matter what the reason behind starting a... More