171. New Masks For The Mentor
November 02, 2012
Heroes usually need all the help they can get. When they start their journeys, they lack the knowledge and skills that they need to survive. That's where the Mentor archetype comes in. Teaching the hero what they need to know is the Mentor's role in the story. Mentors have the knowledge and experie...
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172. Internet Authors Value The Truth
November 01, 2012
The reason that lying is so common is that most people aren't very good at communication in the first place, which means they then have to run to keep up with the misinformation they gave out originally. One reason is that it's so easy to misconstrue what people say they mean, especially when they d...
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173. 5 Steps To Overcoming Writer's Block
November 01, 2012
There is a cure for writer's block...and it's probably not what you think. In fact, if you follow these five simple steps you can permanently end writers block forever. This five step technique is as old as paper and pen. (You can also use this technique to get un-stuck in any area of your life.) W...
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174. Writers Need Websites - The Why And How Explained
October 29, 2012
By its very nature, the Internet allows writers to promote and publish their work to an international audience. Many writers' websites have already turned previously unpublished authors into household names, with loyal readers from all walks. Those writers who have delayed or avoided creating an in...
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175. Writing - Doing What You Love, Loving What You Do
October 27, 2012
It is every writer's dream to earn a living doing the work we truly love. Most of us know we want to be writing; the challenge is to figure out how to support ourselves doing it. If you really want to do what you love and love what you do, here are four ways to go about it: 1. Find a job writing in...
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176. Rangling Dangling Modifiers
October 26, 2012
The three main types of sentence errors are fragments, run-ons, and dangling modifiers. Fragments are incomplete sentences that are presented as complete sentences. Run-ons are two or more sentences that have been incorrectly joined. Dangling modifiers are misplaced parts of a sentence that usually ...
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177. Reinforce Emotion In Fantasy Novels
October 25, 2012
Many novels benefit greatly from the use of symbolism, but it would be hard to imagine how any could benefit more than the fantasy novel. It is important to avoid stereotyping when using symbolism, but it is also important to paint your picture clearly. A fantasy writer might use the seasons of spri...
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178. Help - I Don't Know What To Write About
October 24, 2012
One of the worst things that can happen to a writer is to get writer's block. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner writer or if you have been writing for many years, writer's block can totally stop you in your tracks. One of the most difficult things about not being able to write is that you have...
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179. How To Use Powerful Questions to Grow Your Writing And Your Life
October 23, 2012
Ever been asked a question that stopped you dead in your tracks? That hit a nerve and changed your outlook? That challenged assumptions and set you on a new course? When it comes to communication and transformation, questions are among the most powerful tools we have-but not all are created equal. ...
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180. Line By Line Basics
October 22, 2012
Line by line editing is the evaluation of each sentence. This type of editing occurs after the story is written, when the plot is set and the story/article has a beginning, middle and end. Line by line editing is about language and the words used. Below you'll find an example of how I line-by-line e...
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Author: Albert Kelly
