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Why the Editor is NOT the Enemy They can be mean, unethical and downright unprofessional. But not all editors fit that bill. In fact, most editors would rather give you money that take it, make no changes than rewrite whole pieces two hours before deadline, and accept every... more... Harnessing The Wisdom of Procrastination The Heart of The Delay: Harnessing the Wisdom of Procrastination, AKA Writer’s Block I am sure that at in some era, at some desk, with some kind of paper (and perhaps some very special ink), some writer has breezed through a lengthy and... more... Freelance Writing on the Internet So, you’ve decided to take up a career in freelance writing. You’ve hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor. You’ve maybe even been published a couple of times. You’re all set to conquer the... more... The Search for the Story: One Writer's Approach to Fiction The process of writing a book starts, for me, with a place in time that I find intriguing. I begin to do a little research -- if possible, with novels written at the time -- and then, if all goes well, I experience a kind of flash of complete... more... The Arrogant Writer: Five Ways to Nurture and Defend your Muse Arrogance has a bad rap. We think of arrogant people as unpleasant to be around, full of themselves, and incapable of taking an interest in anyone else. However, when applied to one’s own writing, a certain measure of well-placed arrogance can be... more...

For Beginning Writers

The beginning of a writing career or writing hobby can be a delightful time in one's life. There is much self-insight and outer-world view to be gained when one takes up the writing habit. One should always strive to make writing enjoyable. We're here to provide you with ideas and opportunities to jumpstart your writing.

Of course most people know of the difficulties that can pursue a new writer: How do I find a publisher? What's the best place to publish online? How do I end writer's block? How can I make creative writing a habit? How do I come up with a daily writing topic? etc.

We hope that as you read through the articles on this site and on the linked sites you'll find the answers to all of those questions and the tools to help you reach your writing goal. Writing is fun, when you start with the right tools and information. This is was created with the idea of giving you those.

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