Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 19)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 18)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

The Gift of Jealousy

Freelance writer Kate Garvey shares how a recent surge of writer's jealousy helped teach some valuable lessons. These lessons can be applied to anyone who is experiencing jealousy.

Writing Great Blurbs

Tips for authors on how to write great book blurbs.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 13)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Rescue from Without - the World Comes for the Hero

The Hero is pulled away from [the stage that is called No Mans Land]. That is to say, the Hero refuses to return (or cannot return) to the Final Conflict and the world must come and get him. Often the antagonist will force him to pull out of...

Consciousness in Relation to New Media, Games, Character Invention

Where does one start the quest to create newly invented fictional digital/new media characters and stories that will attract a viable public? Established fiction has seen the depths and lows of humanity pass by and today's writers find it mighty difficult to compete in terms of originality

The Art of Interviewing

For me, the heart of research has always been the ability to elicit information from others. For years, it never occurred to me to go to the library or rummage through magazines or official documents. If I wanted to know about something, I found experts on that subject and tried to crawl inside their minds. Little by little, I learned the art of interviewing; and, over the years, the ability to do it well has proved to be one of my most valuable strengths.

Write Powerful Business Letters That Sell!

In addition to writing articles, the ability to write succinct and compelling business communications, ie.business letters and reports, is an absolute must in achieving credibility and commanding respect from those with whom you do business.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Devolution

This is a total expression of the Hero's Ordinary World and Ordinary Self. It is a benchmark. In Tsotsi (2005), Tsotsi is part of a criminal gang.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Letting Go Of The Old Self

Every Hero has to let go of the Old Self.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Between The Magic Flight and the Crossing of the Return

Between the Magic Flight and the Crossing of the Return Threshold, a hell of a lot happens that is, incredibly, rarely given mention. Here the Hero and his (or her) allies, again, enter a new domain which is represented in many ways. In Robocop (1987), the cops declare a strike.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Impossible Dilemma

Time Pressure becomes acute for some reason. In Goldfinger (1964), the nuke goes off in less that 3 minutes.

Why Become A Writer Or Author

You know one of the best parts of writing is to see how it can change people's lives. You can do a lot of great things through writing. It is much akin to skipping rocks in a pond and watching the ripple affect and pondering your place in the world. It has been a fun philosophy lesson for me in fact? I have very much enjoyed this experiment of mine, as I have now written 11,111 articles and put them online.

What It Takes to Be a Ghostwriter

Ghostwriting is a form of freelance writing. In other words, it is a business transaction, and you are a supplier of services. The client has full control over the copy and pays you for your services. Do you have what it takes? Take this simple test, and find out.