Archive for July, 2007



Mastering the Dreaded Synopsis – Condensing Your Novel Posted By : Lee Masterson

Tuesday 31 July 2007 @ 9:07 pm

Writing a synopsis is one of the toughest chores a writer will face. How do you condense a 400-page novel into just 2 or 3 pages? This article will outline some tips to help keep it tight and terrific!

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Fear of Speech Posted By : Crizza Reyes

Tuesday 31 July 2007 @ 9:07 pm

He was not terrified to learn about the information that he was to be the best man at his best friend wedding. He knew that he would create the most perfect one which amusing best man speech ever in his life, or he would not even leave that chair. He knew that he had to get it right, and so he did.

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Seven Steps to Publishing Success Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 11:07 pm

Getting published is just the beginning. Creating success is where the hard work comes in.

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Dealing With Rejection for Writers Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 11:07 pm

Knowing some of the reasons why stories are rejected can help to take some of the sting out of a rejection letter.

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The Secret Formula for Writing a Best-Selling Novel Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 10:07 pm

Is there a secret formula for writing novels? Can it be taught?

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Excuses, Excuses… How to Guarantee Failure as a Writer Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 10:07 pm

Writers who are likely NOT to succeed really do have a few things in common. Find out if you are one of them!

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Creating Innovative Writing Software to Conserve Time and Energy Posted By : chicho

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 9:07 pm

Over the years of writing reams of fiction and non-fiction I have collected more than a few valuable wrinkles: finding ideas, researching, sequential framing, compiling gilt-edge proposals, empowering text with bestselling potential, and most important of all: getting published.

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Writing a Great Short Story Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 9:07 pm

Some shorter stories manage to leave a lingering impression on readers long after the final word was written. Others leave readers with the feeling that they have missed the point entirely. So how do you strike a balance between writing an effective, memorable short story and creating a short, aimless length of prose?

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Plotting Your Novel Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 8:07 pm

A plot for a novel-length work needs to be more than just a beginning, middle and an end. Here are some things to consider when creating a plot for your book.

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Setting Goals for Your Writing Career Posted By : Lee Masterson

Monday 30 July 2007 @ 8:07 pm

True success – in every field – begins with a plan. I do not mean the plan to actually WRITE your book. That step forms only a portion of the total process required in creating publishing success.

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