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What has Happened to Effective Writing?

It used to be that local newspapers and national magazines could be looked upon as authority resources for effective writing. Those days are long gone it appears, and this article exposes some frustrations as a result.

How To Write In The Children's Market (Part 3)

This is going to be my third article of many to come. The article series is the how to when it comes to writing in the children's market. It is going to be a considerably long series so keep checking back for new updates.

188 Step Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Creative Writing and Screenwriting Secret

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

188 Step Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Creative Writing and Screenwriting Secrets

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

188 Step Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story and Screenwriting Secrets

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

Developing Characters

Stories aren't about the plots, they're about the people. An article on developing characters that will liven up even the most boring of stories.

188 Step Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Story, Screenplay Structure

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

Writing Fast - How to Write 10 Times Faster, Guaranteed

Four simple steps to writing ten times faster, guaranteed. Right here, right now, in this article.

Creative Writing- 3 Key Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Creative Writing Potential

A great number of us have creative writing talents far greater than we realize. But despite this, most of us simply aren't writing creatively anywhere near as well, as much, or as often as we could be. There are many reasons why we don’t reach our potential. Read on to discover 3 of the most common, and some top tips on how to overcome them:

How To Make the Most of Writing Contests

Writing contests can be the key to getting your work noticed in the publishing world. But how can you increase your chances of doing well enough to final or win? Read on for some practical tips to negotiating the waters.

How to Use Index Cards to Write a Novel Outline

Everyone has plans to write the great American novel. In fact, most researchers believe that everyone has at least one great story inside them. However, you may be wondering, then if everyone has a great story, how can they get the story out? The key to getting the story out is to organize your thoughts with an outline and get busy writing. I explain how...

How to TOTALLY Make Your Toddler Read and Write!

As you know, toddlers are like little sponges, they soak up whatever is directed at them and knowledge is no exception. In fact, toddlers that are taught in a positive and stimulating environment, have an advantage over those that don't. They are able to read and write and typically score above average test scores. In this article, we will teach you 10 ways to totally make your toddler read and write.

Style Sheet

English enjoys official or special status in seventy-five countries with a population of over two billion. It is the second language to around 375 million people and foreign language to nearly double that number. Thus, one out of four of the world’s population is estimated to speak English to some level of competence. And English is growing, borrowing extravagantly from other languages to coin and combine new words and meanings. Ancient linguistic rules and conventions have given way to diverse regional dialects and styles. This STYLE SHEET is intended to lessen the resultant confusion, at the same time ensure stylistic consistency in your documents.

188 Step Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Story and Screenwriting Secret and Creative Writing

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...