Writing Resources

Books Can Fill the Spiritual Well - Chris Robertson  Over the years, I have had the opportunity to speak to clergy from a variety of Christian denominations.  Early on, it came as a surprise to me that members of the clergy sometimes find themselves at a loss about how to add inspiration to their sermons, how to best counsel their lay leaders, and how to best utilize the seniors in their congregations.

SEO Article Writing 101 - Marsha Maung  SEO writing is very different from content writing, article writing, story writing and news writing.  When I first realized my innate talent for writing stuff and putting thoughts into words, I was still reading Mills and Boons, and it was during this time that my romance storybooks were confiscated by my classroom teacher because I was reading in class.

Writing Great Articles? I’m No Expert, But..... - Steve Boulden  Just like most of you reading this article, I’m far from calling myself an expert author.  However, I have been out here a while, submitted quite a few articles, and have definitely learned a few hard lessons about getting my articles noticed.

Writing Articles For Profit - Douglas Titchmarsh  Article writing has suddenly become very popular among online marketers lately.  A lot of people are taking advantage of this fact to make extra money.  So just how can writing articles make YOU extra money?

You Don't Have To Be A Genius To Write A Love Poem - Marguerite Bonneville  Love poems are a wonderfully romantic gesture and can often express your thoughts far more eloquently than verbal communication.  If you have some talent with words, why not take a few moments and try your hand at writing a poem for your lover?

Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing - Katie Smith  If you have a website, then you have probably been bombarded by people telling you that writing articles is the key to successful marketing.  However, unless you are a professional writer, article writing probably seems as unachievable as obtaining that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Is It Worth Hiring A Professional Copywriter? - Amber McNaught  "Article writers wanted:  I will pay $3.  50 per article.  Must be quality writing – no hobbyists!  "No, this isn't a joke.  It's an actual job advert, posted on a website earlier this year.

Your Book Marketing Plan - Winning Strategies and Tips - Ink Tree Ltd.  Many authors hit a roadblock when it comes to putting together and implementing a book marketing plan.  You know you need to have one, you have a vague idea of what it needs to include, but pulling it all together into a step-by-step plan of attack is not nearly as easy as it sounds.

Rewriting your Screenplay: The Road to your Audience - Gordy Hoffman  The promise of the rewrite is very sweet.  I have collected evidence that the more authentic the labor put into rewriting your screenplay, the greater the reward, and the reward is high, for whatever lovely, wonderful moments you might have discovered in the frightening process of plowing through the first draft, those moments, those seeds, are only seeds, and they only fulfill their destiny as giant, involving scenes in the movie that screens before people.

How To Become A Freelance Copywriter In New York - Niall Cinneide  As a freelance copywriter in New York, your work is never done.  What?  Do you mean to say that it is hard to find regular freelance writing jobs, even here in New York City?  For those looking to succeed, employment is hard to find only because we lack the knowledge of where to find the work we want.

Bad Book Review Blues - Laura Hickey  When you get a bad book reviewYou've just been notified a review of your book has been posted.  You're all excited and can't wait to see what has been written.  You're clicking onto your book's page when.

Deadlines Can Be A Writer's Best Friend - Bonnie Boots  I click the "send" button on my e-mail and my article is instantly transmitted to a magazine.  Minutes later, I have a reply from the editor.  It reads "Snappy writing and five days before deadline!

Writing Marketing Copy That Sells - Charlie Cook  When your prospects see your marketing materials, your brochure, your web site or your ads you want them to read them.  You want prospects to read not just the first sentence but the majority of your copy.

Writer’s Tool: A Treasure Chest - Nikola Marshall  While taking a creative writing course in college, my instructor introduced me to an invaluable tool—a Writer’s Treasure Chest.  This tool is easy and fun to make and will come in handy time and again throughout your writing life.

The High Cost of a Six-Figure Book Advance - Sallie Goetsch  The six-figure book advance, like the New York Times bestseller, is the object of many a writer’s fantasy.  Whether it’s also a realistic goal is something else again.  *Can you really get a six-figure book advance?