When our children were younger, and still at High School, we moved house. The new place was further away from the school, and they told us that there might be financial help available for us towards ... [Author: Mike Scantlebury - Writing - December 21, 2007]
So how long is too long to market a book? According to some studies (both formal and informal) marketing (and seeing the results in the form of book sales) can take anywhere from six months to two ye... [Author: Penny Sansevieri - Writing - December 21, 2007]
The Mystery Writers of America (MWA), an organization that defines itself as " the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, a... [Author: Lynn Osterkamp, Ph.D. - Writing - December 21, 2007]
I am a big fan of the show Ghost Hunters which is usually shown in the United States on the Sci-Fi channel. A team called TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) is a group of professional ghost hunte... [Author: KiyaSama - Writing - December 21, 2007]
How to Proofread, Edit and Fact-Check Your Own Work Having written since I was a kid, I've met many authors, writers and journalists along the way. While we don't all fit the stereotype of the robed... [Author: Dana Blozis - Writing - December 21, 2007]
Effective business writing skills can help you win that million dollar contract, earn a promotion, resolve a dispute, or generate a significant increase in new business leads. Poor business writing, ... [Author: Sharif Khan - Writing - December 21, 2007]
Writers live a solitary life. Thats a fact. You spend hours planning, writing, rewriting and editing your masterpieces, only to have them rejected by every agent or publisher you have the courage to... [Author: Suzanne Harrison - Writing - December 21, 2007]
Congratulations! Youve spotted a great short story competition and decided to enter. Youve had a go at a few short stories in the past and youve been wanting to tackle a novel for ages, but the id... [Author: Suzanne Harrison - Writing - December 21, 2007]
Are you a writer with big ideas? Are you always imagining epics, sweeping stories, great tales of human struggle and sacrifice, interlaced with personal stories of love, sadness and triumph? If so, y... [Author: Suzanne Harrison - Writing - December 21, 2007]