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- A Better Way of Writing for the Internet
Writers who seek freelance assignments on the Internet soon find themselves no longer writers at all. Websites devour huge amounts of content and those that furnish this consumable substance are now content providers. Some writers regard it almost as identity theft. The Internet has taken the noble and glorious profession of writing and made it into something utilitarian and vulgar.
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - All Drama is Conflict
Last weekend, I held another sold-out workshop at Fox in Sydney, and, as is usually the case at my workshops, I found a new way of presenting an idea that helped me grasp it better. And I'd like to share it with you.
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - 12 Tips For Generating Bright Ideas For Writing
Are you running short of ideas for your blogs or articles? Is generating fresh ideas for writing becoming difficult? By following the techniques discussed in this article, you will be a writing power house.
Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - Blogging Facts From the Blogsphere
Blogging is one of the popular Internet trends and is beginning to develop a cult-like following. Blogging is just one of many elements of an Internet marketing strategy that any smart organization should implement. The ecosystem of blogging is more important than the content being generated.
Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - How To Find A Literary Agent -- Or How They Find You
How to find a literary agent is the first lesson new authors must learn. Is is hopeless? Do you have to be published to find a literary agent? Fortunately the answer is no. We asked over 60 successful literary agents: Where Do Agents Find Clients?
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - Writing Book Proposals That Sell
The book publishing market sure has changed in last few years. Gone are the days when a writer came up with an idea, pitching it to a dozen or more publishing houses in the hopes of landing a contract, before moving on to the next project. Today's book writer has a multitude of publishing options in both the traditional as well as non-traditional book markets to sell his wares.
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - Screenwriting Your Way To Hollywood
Throughout filmmaking history screenwriters have used many methods to achieve success in Hollywood. Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally, 1989) easily gained access to Hollywood as the daughter of stage and screenwriting team Henry and Phoebe Ephron. Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, 1999) juggled many jobs and wrote for the T.V. series, "Get a Life," before catching the attention of producer Steve Golin. Alan Ball (American Beauty 1999) chose a different path; he first worked as a theater producer and writer. Producers Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner invited him to Hollywood because they both saw the debut of Ball's hit play, "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" at the Manhattan Class Company Theater.
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - Writing Fantasy - A creative Approach to World Building
One of the most appealing things about fantasy is that it usually takes place in a fantastic and imaginative world. The mention of the Names Middle Earth, Midkemia, or Narnia brings up vivid images in a reader’s mind. But building a rich and vivid world takes a level of visual creativity that can be daunting to a writer. How do you get your reader to feel the stones of your New World? How do you get him or her to feel the landscape and the world as if it were a real thing? How do you show your reader the world when all you have is words to explain it with?
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - Freelance Writing Success: Five Tips To Help You To Write Faster And Write More
If you want to be a successful freelance writer today, you've got to write a lot. This is not only because the competition for freelancers is intense, but it's also because much of the writing that you do every day won't be writing that you can sell -- it's extra promotional writing that every writer needs to do.
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT - What Is Freelance Food Writing?
If you have a good appetite and a way with words, food writing may be a career option to consider. Not only is doing research for food writing one of the more enjoyable tasks in freelance writing, but you'll never be short of restaurant recommendations and potential free meals -- though you may run short of well-fitting pants.
Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT
