Have You Got a Book In You?

You'd be amazed at the number of people who want to be writers. Are you one of them? What's holding you back? Come with me to learn how to make the book in you a reality!

How To Make Money With Freelance Writing Opportunities

If you love to write and you want to earn money from home, then freelance writing is the ideal way to make money for you. The internet is a made of information, millions of people over the world use the internet looking for solutions to their problems and answers to their questions. If you can provide the solutions and the answers they want in 200 to 1000 words, then you can easily make money writing.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Confidence In The Hero

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. It is post the initial catharses, that allies (and enemies) notice that there is something to this hero, see the demonstration of the new self and begin to like it. This is often where the shape shifter, himself (or herself) in a period of dissonance, makes up his (or her) mind.

Write A Query Letter That Sells!

If agents are saying no to your query letters it means your description of the story doesn't convince them your novel will sell. Learn the important steps in writing queries that get attention and accomplish what they are meant to do.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero and the First Threshold

It is often a shape shifter who sends the antihero to the first threshold. It is a place that even the antihero fears. There is a (seemingly trivial) task to perform there, but it is in reality dangerous and one from which he will likely not survive. In Scarface (1983), Omar sends Tony to meet the Colombians.

How To Write A Good Sales Copy

It can't be denied that there are a of lot boring, unimaginative texts on the internet. Most sales copies are uninteresting and self promoting but every now and then you come across a sales copy, pitch page or article that makes you want to sign up for the web owner’s newsletter, purchase the product, or click the link to their website. The authors behind such content know the techniques to get people to do what they want.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Detested Period of Obscurity

In his new world (post the exile), the antihero (and hero) undergoes a period of obscurity that he detests. He is a world away from the elixir. Worse, the elixir is visible and tempting. Often some doorway or similar is visible; this will mark progression when the antihero eventually crosses it.

Start Your Fiction With a Bang!

Publishers rarely read more than the first couple of pages of a manuscript, sometimes less. How can you best start your fiction to impress publishers. Robyn Opie, author of 61 published books shows you how.

Making Your Fiction Writing Sparkle

What do you need to get your books published? What do publishers want? Robyn Opie, author of 61 published books tells you exactly what you need to do to make your fiction sparkle - and why.

Writers - How To Be Published More Often

How writers can increase their chances of being published.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magic Flight and Death

An odd characteristic of the magic flight is that it often involves death. In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry kills Janice. In Star Wars (1977), Luke destroys some of the Death Star's fighters. In Scarface (1983), Tony kills Sosa's man.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero's Journey to a New World

The antihero journeys to his new world (a new physical or psychological domain), where he believes his desires will be met (where he will find the Elixir). Dark allies, most often a loyal ally, will accompany him on the journey.

Finding Prompts to Inspire Your Stories

Sometimes a story idea just hits a writer. An idea pops into your mind and you are off and writing. Other times, you are not so lucky. You sit at your desk and wonder what you will write today. Prompts are a wonderful way to jumpstart your writing. You may be wondering where you can find your own muse-inspiring writing prompts in the real-world.

How To Market Your Novel

When you sell your novel, you need to begin marketing it before it comes out. Develop your marketing plan and begin implementing it now so books sell as soon as they reach store shelves. Here are some ways to do it effectively.

I Never Said That!

I never said everyone could write. What I did say was- Well, read on to find out.