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Be Your Own Literary Agent and Get Published

So you're one of 20 million Americans who want to write a book. If you've already written a manuscript, chances are you're looking for agent representation. In the past few years, as an editor and literary consultant for www.TheOmnibus.org, I've had the opportunity to read more than 1,000 book proposals.... Read More

How to Catch the Writing Bug

----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website,offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as longas no changes are made and the byline, copyright, and theresource box below is included. ---------------------------------------------------------- How to Catch the Writing Bug By Stephen... Read More

Keys to Characterisation

Far too many inexperienced writers create flat, stereotypical characters: the brave fireman, the damsel in distress, the strict schoolmistress. The best characters are those who evoke emotions within the reader ? fear, admiration, affection, laughter, horror? If the writer fails to make us care about the characters, no matter how... Read More

Balance Your Life

Balance your life ----------------------- Writing is a solitary task. Writing needs concentration and quiet.... Read More

Persisting With Bulldog Determination

Persisting With Bulldog Determination [Book excerpt from Successercising} by Rick Gettle © 2003-2004Ninety-five percent of all new businesses go out of business within the first five years or less.Why Do They Fail?There are many starters in life - but very few finish what they start. When the going gets tough,... Read More

Want to start a publishing revolution?

Calling all publishers, editors, journalists and freelance writers. It's time to breathe more life into your copy. Turn your articles into living pieces that spark measurable debate, get closer to your readers and engage their mind andsoul - we're talking revolution. As it was in the beginning Publishers have... Read More

Writing About Writing

What am I going to write about?Which topic is the best?Who is going to be interested in my article? You can ask yourself endless questions on 'what' is going to be the subject of your article. Don't despair! This is not a problem . Any topic will do, and a... Read More

Hunting for Markets Over the Holidays

Chances are, you'll be busy over the next several weeks. Between preparing for, celebrating, and unwinding from the holidays it may be difficult to maintain your regular writing routine. And if researching potential homes for your work is part of that routine-as it is for many of us who regularly... Read More

Boost Your Income With Trade Journals

Why would anyone want to write for trade journals? Aren't the topics are dry? Don't they require specialized knowledge? Not necessarily. You may want to consider trade journals to increase the potential market for your articles ? and for the money. Trade publications make up a significant portion of the... Read More

Recipe for a Style Guide

Wired Online has recently announced its plans to drop capitalization in internet, web, and net, but Wired Magazine continues to capitalize these words. Which should you do? For the most part, it's up to you. To ensure consistency on such tricky words, most editors will have a style guide. ... Read More

In The News:

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Everyone Writes. But Is Everyone a Writer? The New York TimesIn a video that began making the rounds last month, Meg Stalter describes herself as a writer in New York City (“can you get any more cliché than that, no you ...

Why Aren’t Female Celebrities Writing More Novels? SlateIf Sean Penn and James Franco can publish novels, why not Reese Witherspoon or Constance Wu?

Jacqueline Woodson Transformed Children’s Literature. Now She’s Writing for Herself. The New York TimesThe award-winning author on her mission to diversify publishing — and why she turned back to adult readers with her new novel, “Red at the Bone.”

Bloody Scotland crime writing festival sets out to champion new writers The ScotsmanScotland has so many book festivals readers are spoiled for choice. But for crime fiction fans, this weekend is particularly special, as Bloody Scotland arrives in ...

Writing a speech for the boss? Two White House pros show you how to nail it Roll Call OPINION — Most job interviews for Capitol Hill speechwriters go something like this: “The senator needs remarks for tomorrow. You need to write the remarks.

BYU Career Services shares tips and tricks for writing a resume Universe.byu.eduWriting resumes can be tricky, especially for college students who may not yet have much work experience. Candilyn Newell, BYU career director of Life ...

Thirteen Ideas on Breaking Writer's Block Ricochet.comLast week on the Ricochet podcast, it seemed that Peter Robinson (@peterrobinson) was suffering from a bout of writer's block. It made him irritable and had him ...

The Art Of Writing JRPGs Kotaku AustraliaIf there's one thing Yoshitaka Murayama knows better than most people in the world, it's how to bring Japanese role-playing games to life. While at Konami, he ...

The true magic of writing happens in the third draft LaddersWriting nerds recognize this as hypotaxis and parataxis. Parataxis literally means “to arrange beside.” This type of sentence is simple.

Emmy acting contenders Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Bill Hader predicted to win for writing and directing too Gold DerbyMore and more these days, actors are moving behind the camera to write, direct and produce their own TV shows, so it's fitting that this year's Emmy ...

Teenage climate activist writing 2 books Press HeraldNEW YORK — Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg has two books coming out in the United States, including an English-language edition of her ...

With demons, cocktails and smart writing, Afterparty is one hell of a drinking game GamesRadarIt's a version of hell that we socially awkward types will instantly recognize – a party full of people you don't know that never ends. That's where the heroes of ...

Chris Rock Is Writing a Book on Race and Relationships The New York TimesMy First Black Boyfriend,” an essay collection by the comedian and filmmaker, is coming out next year.

Steinmeier formula to be agreed in writing before Normandy Four meeting Kyiv PostOne of the conditions for the meeting of the leaders of the Normandy Four (Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia) is the written approval of the Steinmeier formula ...

Rajnath Singh gives the nod for writing the history of India’s borders The HinduDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has given approval for initiating the work of writing the history of the country's borders, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

3 must-see resume writing tips for anyone who actually wants a job LaddersAgain and again, each poster had the same exact issues. They were making critical mistakes — ones that made their resumes almost worthless.

Literal Writing Exercises The New YorkerIrving Ruan and Mia Mercado provide a humorous list of exercises for writers, including special bicep curls and yoga poses.

Downton Abbey Creator Julian Fellowes on Writing Maggie Smith's Iconic Zingers TownandCountrymag.comIn a candid interview, 'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes spoke with Town & Country magazine about writing for Maggie Smith and the potential for a ...

Georgia substitute teacher fired for writing list that labeled students as ‘angels’ or ‘devils,’ district says Fox NewsA Georgia school district says it has fired a substitute teacher this week after she wrote a list that categorized students as either “angels” or “devils”.

I suppose I have written every woman’s story: Shanta Gokhale BusinessLineAuthor, translator, columnist, screenwriter and playwright Shanta Gokhale discusses what it was like to write her autobiography.

Justice Dept. sues Snowden for writing about intelligence secrets in new book without agency approval CNNWashington (CNN) The Justice Department has sued Edward Snowden, who leaked American intelligence secrets in 2013, for allegedly breaking decade-old ...

AI-Powered Analytics:Company Reports Can Now Write Themselves Transport Topics OnlineTruckers looking to autogenerate written reports from their databases now have a raft of choices available, thanks to the emergence of artificial ...

Biofuel Supporters Want Deal In Writing Iowa Public TelevisionLast week the Environmental Protection Agency was cheered by rural America for revoking the 2015 Obama-era WOTUS rule. However, the EPA's actions on ...

Fired Writing Association Director Alleges Discrimination Inside Higher EdChloe Schwenke is out as executive director of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs after less than six months, according to Publishers Weekly.

Japan to U.S. on auto tariff assurances: Put it in writing, please Japan TodayThe Japanese government wants written assurances from Washington that it will not impose hefty tariffs on its auto exports when U.S. President Donald Trump ...

How to read Eridian writing in Borderlands 3 PolygonOne of the challenges scattered around Borderlands 3 involves slabs written in Eridian. To complete these challenges, all you'll have to do is translate the ...

Writing was on the wall The AustralianWe are accustomed to thinking of decades, especially in recent history with which we are more familiar, as having distinct characters, in rather the way that we ...

Former ‘Ramy’ Staff Writer Says No Women Writers Were Asked Back for Season 2 TheWrapFormer "Ramy" staff writer Minhal Baig said that none of the women staff writers were hired back for Season 2 -- but none of the men were, either.

Thea Astley's writing was convoluted and obtuse – and it made me fall in love with words The GuardianI grew up in a household more interested in betting than books, but the woman who won four Miles Franklin awards captured my heart.

Why Writing Content Is Useful, Even If Nobody Reads It ForbesCreating *content* is great for your business and career, but it is hard in the early days, when nobody is reading your work. Here is how to approach *content* ...

Frankie Ballard Felt 'Instant Creative Magic' When Songwriting With Kristian Bush The BootFrankie Ballard opens up about writing new music with Kristian Bush.

Habits of Highly Effective Writers The New York TimesSome always outline; others never do. Some write in cafes or Airbnbs; others don't leave the house. Here's a peek at the writing habits of authors on this week's ...

James Tynion IV is DC Comics' New Batman Writer in 2020 - Is Something Killing The Robins? Bleeding Cool NewsSometimes all it takes is a little nudge for the news to come out. No sooner had we run the story that DC Comics was to announce the new writer of the.

James Atlas’s Life in Life-Writing The New YorkerThe writer, who died at the age of seventy, dissected and elevated the vocation of biography, Judith Thurman writes.

How 'Rambo: Last Blood' Writer Wove in His Own PTSD and Tragic Personal Loss Hollywood ReporterIn telling the fifth story of the Rambo franchise, co-writer Dan Gordon drew from his own wartime experiences as well as the tragic loss of his son to craft an ...

Parents should put down their phones and help solve Australia's writing crisis Sydney Morning HeraldWe should start by inviting every child across the country to pick up a pencil and write a 12-page book.

Confessions of an accidental food writer The TakeoutThe first time I formed sentences into what I'd consider food writing happened 15 years ago, back when I was a cub reporter at the Los Angeles Times.

7 Traits of an Ethical Content Writer Search Engine JournalMake sure you're always on the right track when it comes to your and your clients' campaigns. Here are seven essential traits of an ethical *content* writer.

The Ordeal of Writing lareviewofbooksMichael Krimper reviews a newly translated biography of Maurice Blanchot.

Hyderabad's Sri Sai Public School bars UKG kid from writing exam The New Indian ExpressIn an incident of highhandedness, a private school in the city barred a UKG student from writing an exam over a pending fee of `5000.

AI art: I’m using a language model called GPT-2 to write my next novel Vox.comI expect to suffer some degree of writer's block pretty much every day for the rest of my life. I'm a journalist and a novelist; it comes with the territory. But I have a ...

Rajnath Singh approves proposal for writing history of India’s borders Jagran JoshDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has given authorization for starting work of writing the history of India's borders. Rajnath Singh made this announcement during ...

NBC Buys Gay Father-Son Comedy From Writer Nick Lehmann & Matt Hubbard DeadlineNBC has put into development Like Son, Like Father, a half-hour comedy from writer Nick Lehmann and Forever creator Matt Hubbard.

A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Popular Science Article, by a Teacher The WireThe ideas presented in this article are not prescriptive, but they could serve as useful points of reference for those just getting started with science writing.

Nimrod readers, writers conference on tap | Arts-entertainment Tahlequah Daily PressNimrod International Journal's 2019 Conference for Readers and Writers will take place Oct. 18-19.

San Francisco Chronicle wine critic wins international feature writing award San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle wine critic Esther Mobley was named feature wine writer of the year Thursday in the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards, ...

Creating From Loss: Frank Bruni Talks Blindness, Writing And Empathy WBURLast year, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni woke up one day to find his vision in his right eye was completely blurred. Bruni saw a doctor, and he learned ...

Writers and Agents Confront the New Normal: "Hypocrisy All Over the Place” Hollywood ReporterSix months into their historic feud, writers and agents are still trying to figure out whether this is the new normal with Clandestine calling "psychological warfare," ...

College of Southern Nevada – Mesquite Center to offer Creative Writing Mesquite Local NewsPosted by Special to the MLN | Sep 20, 2019 | Community Announcements, Schools, Top Stories | 0. This six session Creative Writing course will introduce you ...

Cheating, Inc.: How Writing Papers for American College Students Has Become a Lucrative Profession Overseas The New York TimesAmid the college admissions scandal, another type of cheating was overlooked: Students already in college who pay others to write their papers.

Brexit: Juncker calls for 'operable proposals in writing' from UK The GuardianJean-Claude Juncker has called on the British government to table “operable proposals in writing” to resolve the Brexit deadlock, as he warned that no-deal was ...

Chelsea Wolfe: "Writing while I’m still in the dream world but my eyes are open - that’s always a strange place…" Guitar World“I'm always exploring contrasts,” says Chelsea Wolfe, talking to Guitar World about new album Birth Of Violence. Her sixth full-length marks a departure from all ...

Entries Invited for the First Annual E360 Young Writers Awards Yale Environment 360Yale Environment 360 and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation are accepting entries for our first Young Writers Awards. The awards will honor the best nonfiction ...

Lindsay Lohan Knows What Television Needs: Lots More Lohans JezebelPeople who enjoy stiff upper-lipped dramas where everyone wears suits and pops off witticisms in board meetings love to harp on about how we are in a golden ...

The Broadleaf Writers Association Aims to Help Atlanta's Aspiring Writers | 90.1 FM WABE WABE 90.1 FMThe fourth annual Broadleaf Writers Conference will be held this Saturday and Sunday. The goal of the conference is to offer aspiring writers a chance to get ...

Writing is on the wall: climate change Royal GazetteHurricane Fabian 2003Hurricane Katrina 2005Hurricane Sandy 2012Hurricane Fay 2014Hurricane Gonzalo 2014Hurricane Nicole 2016Hurricane Harvey ...

Simon Cowell looks better than ever after debuting ‘new face’ as he reveals he’s writing a book with son Eric The SunSIMON Cowell looks better than ever after he debuted his "new face" as he revealed he's writing he's writing a book son Eric. The Botox-loving music mogul, 59, ...

Best practices for employers writing job descriptions Fast CompanyAvoid the cookie-cutter job description. Instead, follow these five best practices to help attract the best talent.

SEO Content Writing vs. SEO Copywriting: Is There a Difference? Search Engine JournalHeather Lloyd-Martin is the pioneer of SEO copywriting. A 20-plus year veteran in the space, she has helped countless businesses generate more traffic and ...

Letters to the Editor: Cal State University students need more writing and critical thinking, not math Los Angeles TimesTo the editor: As a teaching assistant at a California State University campus, I agree that many students need help to prepare for college. However, the proposal ...

Why Don't We Talks Writing A New Song Every Month, Ed Sheeran, And More! On Air With Ryan SeacrestWhy Don't We talks about new music, Ed Sheeran, social media, and more!

Karan Johar: Today the writer, the audience, the content is superstar in our films India TodayAt India Today Conclave 2019, Karan Johar said that the writer, the *content* and the audience is the superstar in our films today.

Singer/Songwriter Matthew Sweet Discusses His Approach To Writing Melancholy Music | 90.1 FM WABE WABE 90.1 FMSinger/songwriter Matthew Sweet returned to "City Lights" ahead of his appearance tonight at City Winery. During his last visit, Matthew discussed his latest ...

Award-winning writer Crystal Wilkinson comes to Shepherdstown Martinsburg JournalSHEPHERDSTOWN — Appalachian historians and artists gather each year in Shepherdstown for the Appalachian Heritage Festival. The festival is a weeklong ...

Minister Daly denies writing ‘stag’ invite Southern Star NewspaperJunior Minister Jim Daly has denied sending a letter, purporting to be from him, about a stag party in Rosscarbery.

Why Britain Needs a Written Constitution SlateThis week, the United Kingdom's Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson unlawfully misinformed the queen when he asked ...

Kayakers rescued after writing SOS message in sand near Padstow ITV NewsA group of kayakers who wrote 'We're Stuck!' in the sand to flag down help have been reunited with the team who rescued them. They wrote the message in the ...

5 writers make the 2019 CBC Nonfiction Prize shortlist CBC.caRead their stories now. The winner will receive $6000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and ...

Giveaway: ON WRITING by Stephen King Book RiotThis giveaway is sponsored by Equinox Books. Equinox Books is a traditional, small press looking for compelling genre fiction–fantasy, mystery, romance, ...

Nine New Books By Latinx Writers You’ve Got To Read BuzzFeed NewsIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out these new books by Daniel José Older, Valeria Luiselli, Shea Serrano, and more!

Dallas officer pleads guilty to writing fake tickets FOX 4 NewsA Dallas police officer pleaded guilty to writing fake tickets to boost overtime pay.

Writer's Blocks: Trade Absurdity & Fish Tacos DallasCowboys.comThere's no truth to the rumor that I asked for a trade to another writing staff.

550 Prompts for Narrative and Personal Writing The New York TimesWe've been posting *fresh* writing prompts every school day for over a decade now, and every so often we create a themed collection like this one to help you find ...

US sues Snowden for writing about intelligence secrets in new book 9NewsThe Justice Department has sued Edward Snowden, who leaked American intelligence secrets in 2013, for allegedly breaking decade-old contracts he signed ...

22 Top Websites To Get Writing Gigs In 2019 ForbesThere are plenty of places to look for freelance jobs but the noise can get too loud on generalist sites like Upwork and PeoplePerHour. Below is a list of 22 top ...

Dame Fiona Kidman takes top honours at NZ's annual crime writing awards Stuff.co.nzRenowned New Zealand writer Dame Fiona Kidman has added another trophy to her cabinet after scooping the top prize at the country's annual crime writing ...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictions The GuardianNew Zealand are still the frontrunners, Fiji can spring a surprise or two and will England and Wales be the pick of the home nations?

Editorial: Training our future writers SunStar PhilippinesIT'S that time of the year again. Elementary and high school students are now being trained by their teachers for the Division Schools Press Conference, ...

WWE Posts Open Positions Hiring For NXT Writers Ringside NewsWWE is getting NXT ready for their weekly USA Network show, but they need more people to help out. The company is now listing open writing positions.

New York Times reporter of controversial Kavanaugh piece admits to writing tweet that also sparked backlash Fox NewsOne of the reporters behind The New York Times' controversial piece on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh admitted that she also authored a tweet that ...

Writers Guild Re-elects Leadership at Odds With Agencies The New York TimesIt has been five months since thousands of movie and TV writers fired their agents and election results indicate the Hollywood standoff will continue.

Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers make their Week 15 picks CFL.caTORONTO — We've got one team picked across the board to come away with a win while two others have all but one individual on their side. The Calgary ...

Dallas cop admits in federal court to writing bogus tickets to boost OT pay The Dallas Morning NewsA Dallas Police Officer was charged late Monday in federal court with making a false statement in connection with a slew of fake tickets to fake...

Anthony Bourdain Wins Posthumous Writing Award for ‘Parts Unknown’ EaterCNN's hit show "Parts Unknown" received two Creative Arts Emmys including one for "Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program"

How reading and writing can help us live longer, healthier lives World Economic ForumStudies have found that in order to age well, it helps to keep writing, reading and talking. This is how we can benefit if we continue to flex our literary muscles.

NO, CHINA ISN'T WRITING MORRISON'S LINES. HE JUST WROTE CHINA'S Herald SunScott Morrison plays the race card against politicians and journalists questioning MP Gladys Liu's ties to the main propaganda arm of the Chinese dictatorship:

Bigg Boss Tamil 3, Day 88 Written Update: Ticket To Finale Task Brings A Golden Opportunity For The Housemates NDTV NewsThe Golden Egg task of the 'Ticket To Finale' continued on Day 88th of Bigg Boss. Following Sandy, Sherin was also eliminated from this task. When Sherin fell ...

Fountain pens for people who want writing to be pleasurable Popular ScienceFountain pens aren't relics: they're functional, durable, and customizable. They can turn writing into a pleasurable, meditative experience. With fountain pens ...

F&O: Call and Put writing suggests limited upside & downside for Nifty Economic TimesBy Chandan Taparia Nifty50 opened positive and headed towards the 11,080 mark in Thursday's trade but failed to hold the gains and drifted towards 10,965 ...

Wild prophet: Decades after his passing, wilderness writer Sigurd Olson still inspires Star TribuneOlson was more than a nature writer; as a political organizer and charismatic influence in the wilderness world, the resident of Ely had few peers.

Biopic on 'Out of Africa' Writer Karen Blixen Planned Hollywood Reporter'The Lioness,' a biopic on 'Out of Africa' writer Karen Blixen, has been greenlit, with Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy ('Queen of Hearts') set to direct.

How a Dallas Observer Writer Almost Fell for Caroline Calloway's Scam. Almost. Dallas ObserverBack in January, we set up an interview with Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway, but she tried to charge us $165 for it.

Star Trek: Discovery writing staff loses famed novelist Walter Mosley over anonymous complaint SlateAn unknown staffer objected to Mosley's use of the n-word in a personal anecdote.

WGA West President David A. Goodman Shoots Down Rumors That Writers Are Returning To Their Agents In Droves: “That Is Not True” DeadlineRumors that writers are returning in droves to the agents they fired in April are not true, according to newly re-elected WGA West president David A. Goodman.

The power of words: letter written by local first grader leads to surprise visit Columbia MissourianThe excitement in the Cedar Ridge Elementary School lunchroom was palpable after officers from the Columbia Police Department dropped by for a surprise ...

Irish writer Liz Nugent talks Celtic Noir ahead of NZ festival New Zealand HeraldAhead of her first visit to New Zealand, 2017 Irish Woman of the Year in Literature Liz Nugent talks to Craig Sisterson about dealing with dystonia and creating ...

Opposing Viewpoint: Raiders Writer Answers 5 Questions About Oakland Vikings.comAn AFC foe is making the rare trip to Minnesota, as the Raiders will visit the Vikings in Week 3. Kickoff is at noon (CT) Sunday in what will be Oakland's first trip to ...

Teach Writing With The New York Times: A Free School-Year Curriculum in 7 Units The New York TimesThe New York Times publishes more than 1,400 articles and Opinion pieces every week, on topics ranging from science to sports, politics to pop culture, foreign ...

Article by Caroline Calloway's 'Ghost Writer' Making Rounds in Hollywood Publishers WeeklyNatalie Beach, who came out as the ghost writer for Instagram-influencer-turned-failed-memoirist Caroline Calloway in an article on the 'Cut,' is now being ...

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