Shades of A Story

Writing needs attention just like a car, sometimes it needs a little fine tuning. I've never heard of a writer not wanting his or her work to impact their readers. It's true that the best pieces come when authors write for themselves, but that doesn't mean they don't have the desire for their readers to connect with the characters, emotions, or message. Here are a few suggestions that will help...

Creating the Perfect Murder Mystery Victim

Who your victim is can be just as important as who your hero and villain are. Each has the same importance in your story, and should have the same amount of care taken when you create them. Your victim isn't just a body to be discovered or someone whose death can give your detective a crime to solve? He is a crucial character in your story.

Writing Non-Fiction

Non Fiction Writing
Non Fiction Versus Fiction Writing

Press Release Writing Pointers

If you are the owner, operator or manager of a business enterprise that has an online presence, you will want to make sure that you utilize free media opportunities in the overall marketing and promotion of your business venture. In this regard, you will want to understand some of the basics of press release writing...

Self-Publishing - Ten Great Tips to Make Your Book Shine

Before asking how you're going to cope with all those book orders, you need to make sure you have a quality product. Here are ten tips to make your book, fiction or non-fiction, the best it can be.

Fast Press Release Writing - Press Release Writing

Press release writing has become an effective method of getting strong backlinks, in addition to article marketing. I am just such a strong believer in article marketing that I cannot leave the topic alone. So I will relate writing press releases to article marketing. The thing with press releases and the reason I don't promote them as much is that they are good for one link or two or three - but...

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - The Oracle

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about..Meeting the Oracle

Even Busy People Can Find Time to Write a Thesis or Dissertation

The biggest misconception about finishing a thesis or dissertation is the belief that writing is the key component to completion. The real key to finishing is effective time management. This is particularly true given the fact that, for most students, writing the document must be completed in tandem with numerous other important tasks.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Period of Desolation

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about - Period of Desolation.

Character Development

Tips on how to avoid stereotyped characters in your writing. My favourite characters are the ones who are a little bit different and who stand out from the crowd. Stereotypes on the other hand are boring and will do little to keep your readers interested. The tough cop with the heart of gold. The loose cannon. The girl next door. The femme fatale. A good way to avoid stereotypes is to get to know them first. Sniff them out in films, books and plays. Pay attention to how they speak, dress and react.

How Best Selling Novelists Get There

If you dream about your novel getting on best Seller lists, don't wait until your book is published to begin working toward it. Discover the three trait you need to develop and strengthen to make your dream a reality.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Brokeback Mountain (2005)

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Brokeback Mountain (2005) This is a place of Allies and Enemies. Where no new characters are met, the problem becomes one of establishing greater friendship or animosity...

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Annie Hall (1977)

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...Annie Hall (1977) Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

Want to Be a Better Writer? Become a Better Reader

Every craft takes practice - including writing. But practice alone will not take you to the top of your game. If you really want to improve your writing, read and study everything you can get your hands on. Study good fiction for storytelling clues and good nonfiction for new ideas and ways to grow your own style and voice.

4 Tips For Writers On How To Create Some Creativity

Creativity is not as hard as some people think. Here are a few tips to help get your creativity juices flowing.