Writing Prompts for Father’s Day
Try these Father’s Day writing prompts to write a new short story or even a poem to celebrate this special day for fathers everywhere!
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Write for Trade Publications
A handy resource with everything you need to know if you wish to write for trade publications.
Writing Ideas for History Articles
Wondering where to find writing ideas for history articles? As writers, we find ideas all around us. Snatches of a conversation overheard in the grocery store, lyrics from a song, an article in the newspaper, a movie plot, some obscure information read in an old book, or an epitaph on a moss-covered grave—all of these…
Pep Talk for Children’s Picture Book Writers
If you want write a children’s picture book, you should know that you’re trying to break into the toughest market in the industry—so follow these tips.
Summer Writing Prompts
Get a jump on the season with these 10 new summer writing prompts and visual prompts.
Write a Short Story
Write a short story or two this week with these visual and written prompts. 1. Jack had never been so happy to be completely alone. 2. When she got there, the room was empty and the windows were open. 3. Jane watched the rescue dog splash through the water. He was definitely on the trail…
Try These for Some Writing Fun!
Have a little writing fun this week with these creative writing prompts. 1. Marti realized she had developed a sick headache during her afternoon at the office, and she knew the reason for it. After her husband’s phone call at noon, her thoughts kept returning to what was waiting for her at home. 2. Lesley…
Writing Spaces: Tips for the Beach, the Park, or Your Own Backyard
Writing Spaces The other day I posted this photo to my Facebook page with the following caption: I was getting a little writing done at the beach that day. And it’s true that I often “work” at the beach. That’s just one of the things I love about being a writer. I can work when…
Don’t Miss Out on Product Placement for Your Book
Product Placement for Your Book – Something to Consider A couple years ago I was answering questions for an online interview to promote the Southern Utah Book Expo I would soon be presenting at. Because I am from Utah, my high school newspaper and yearbook became a topic of discussion when mentioned that getting sponsorship…
How to Write a Nonfiction book
How to Write a Nonfiction Book – Keep Reading for A Few Tips I’ve heard many speakers say that writing is so much harder than speaking. When you’re speaking, you can use vocal inflection, intonation, pitch, gestures and body language, and a whole host of other tools to effectively convey your message. But hold on…
5 Ways to Start a Mystery Novel
Making the leap from mystery reader to mystery writer is huge. It’s practically the equivalent of jumping over the Grand Canyon. In fact, if you look too closely you might talk yourself out of jumping. Let’s assume you’ve decided to go for it and try your hand at writing mysteries. So how do you go…
Springtime – A Fresh Start for Your Writing Career
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start to your writing career.
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