Too long; didn’t read, or TL;DR has become shorthand for writing which is overly verbose. Congruent with Strunk and White’s admonition to “omit needless words” and with Einstein’s statement, “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler,” TLDR (or “Teal Deer”) has a long history of use on the Internet as shorthand…
by Gary Bloomfield In my younger days, hungry for any kind of income, especially if I could do it while writing, the proverbial light bulb shined bright one late night while I was trying to assemble a baby stroller, which was made in Japan. The instructions were so convoluted, I know I had to disassemble…
What’s there to say about marketing? The first thing would be it’s an ongoing process that you have to be careful doesn’t interfere with your writing. After that, you’d say that whether you’re promoting a book, services, or other product, you will have tons of competition. And, if you don’t have an optimized website, you…
by Rebecca Camarena One of the reasons people get stuck at some point when they’re writing a novel is because they don’t know their characters well enough. Character profiles and characters interviews are great tools to use to get to know your characters. But here are some less conventional ways to become very familiar with…
As writers, we could take that last part a step further and say that a journal is kept regularly for private and business use. There are many reasons for the average person to keep a journal, but for writers trying to build or sustain a business, it is especially important. Whether or not you think…
How can bloggers infuse their sites regularly with interesting, informative, engaging content to capture an audience, avoid burnout, and stand above the competition?
Many people want to know how to write good query letters and cover letters. So this post will explain the difference between query and cover letters and offer some tips for writing them. Hopefully, these tips will help you achieve your goals of getting writing assignments and selling manuscripts. Think of both query and cover…
Passive Writing by Suzanne Lieurance The next time you write a story (or even a nonfiction article), ask yourself these questions as you polish the manuscript: 1. Does paragraph after paragraph begin with phrases like this – “sitting on the side of the hill” or “running through the forest” or “gazing into his big brown…
by Karen Cioffi Hiring a ghostwriter could help build your business. A ghostwriter provides services for different types of people, marketers, and businesses, and on a number of topics. She works silently, behind the scenes and creates whitepapers, newsletters, e-books, informational products, articles, posts, stories, and other forms of content for a business or marketer…
by Gary Bloomfield I’ve been thinking more about my experiences as both a frustrated freelance writer, and years later, as a magazine editor, bouncing back and forth between the two worlds. Often as a writer, it’s good to take photos of whatever it is you’re writing about. Shoot plenty. Close-ups, panoramics, horizontals, verticals, people, bird’s…
Goal Setting Guide Goals without a plan to achieve them are just dreams. If you really want to achieve something, you need to learn how to set goals, create a realistic plan, and implement the plan. Time is the great equalizer. You must remember that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day in…
Most writers feel overwhelmed from time to time, especially if they are trying to juggle several different projects in addition to a regular full time job. When you feel overwhelmed, here are some things to try… And don’t forget to join our mailing list. Just fill in your name and email address, below: Be A…
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