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Here is our weblog of feature articles for writers. Please download as many as you wish. More will be added as time goes on.

29/11/2005 15:31Writing Well-- 6 Steps to Being Your Own Best Editor by Marige O'BrienBring your stories and articles to the peak of perfection - before you send them to the publisher, and improve your acceptance rate.

25/10/2005 15:565 Reasons Why Every Writer Needs a Web Site by Deanna MacalA web presence is a desirable asset in this electronic age. Impress magazine editors and publishers with your own web address on you letterheads!

29/09/2005 13:35Why Write An Ebook by Karen MartinLet's say you already have a brilliant idea, and the knowledge to back it up that will enable you to write an exceptional ebook. You may be sitting at your computer staring at a blank screen wondering, "Why? Why should I go through all the trouble of writing my ebook when it's so impossible to get anything published these days?
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31/08/2005 16:24Computer Questions and Answers for Writers.This is the result of being asked to answer questions at our Writer's Circle. Everything from MS Word problems to de-fragging, backing up, digital cameras and more.

29/08/2005 15:24Finding Your Unique Voice by Rob ParnellYou should always write in the style that is most natural to you. It may well be different from your speaking voice but should always reflect the way your mind works.

29/07/2005 15:11Awesome Endings by Leah Schizas
Bungee jumping, sky diving, secret mission, Indy 500: how do these events compare to the art of fiction writing? Each one brings to its ‘doer’ an element of anticipation, exhilaration, unfamiliarity, and adventure. A pure adrenaline rush. And as a writer of fiction, this is the plateau you want your reader to experience.

13/06/2005 16:22Time to Write by Mui Tsun
Many people have entertained the idea of being a writer. They feel the passion to write. They have a best-seller idea. Yet years go by and nothing happens. Why? The reason is almost always the same: they can't find the time to write.
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30/06/2005 10:06Gratitude: The Secret Behind Creativity by Nancy Marmolejo
Boost your creativity with these amazing lifestyle principles.
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28/06/2005 13:54Make Description Work Hard by Donnalane Nelson
If dialogue moves the plot forward, then description should flesh out scenes. Description puts readers into your story while engaging their senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, feel).
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13/06/2005 20:05Characters In A Romance Novel by Patty Apostolides
Before you even begin writing your novel, you need to know who your characters will be. Patty looks at the major characteristics of character and shows how to bring them together to create real life, believable protagonists in your romantic story.
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13/06/2005 19:53Show Don’t Tell! by D L Nelson
Using clear examples and excercises, D L Nelson illustrates how to put more life and meaning into your stories by showing the reader what is happening rather than telling them.
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13/06/2005 19:52The Vanity Publisher by David Turner
David recounts his own experiences dealing with a vanity publisher and offers some good advice on how to avoid being caught, and what to do if you are.
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13/06/2005 19:51Just What Is - “Creative Non-Fiction”? by D L Nelson
Breathe new life into your non-fiction articles by adding a twist of creativity. Based on the theories of Lee Gutkind, D L Nelson explains all. Includes exercises to get you going.
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13/06/2005 19:49How To Write A Blockbuster Novel by Avril Harper
Avril Harper takes a look at how a writers should prepare themselves for writing a best seller. She quotes from both publishers and established authors to give a much needed perspective before embarking on countless hours of writing, and rounds off with some practical and helpful do’s and don’t’s.

13/06/2005 19:48Making A Living At Freelance Writing by Terri Mrosko
Terri asks, “How do you make a living freelance writing?” In this practical article she speaks from her own experience of building up a lucrative business doing just that, with examples from her own journey.
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13/06/2005 19:47Two Sides To Every Story by Terri Mrosko
“The left side of my brain and the right side of my brain had a conversation the other day, and what I discovered was remarkable...”
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13/06/2005 19:46Share Your Best Life Story With The World - by Jim Edwards
When most people sit down to write a book, they expect it will take months to complete the job. They envision working endlessly and toiling over every word until they finally emerge a year or two later with their finished "masterpiece." Well, that may hold true for traditional authors, but the power of the Internet makes it possible for more innovative authors to not only create books with compelling content, but to do it faster and easier than most ever dreamed possible.
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13/06/2005 19:43Self-Publishing Single Handed by Kay Fletcher
“In November of (2002) I had a great idea,” writes Kay, “why don’t I self-publish my novel. Not so original, you might think, but here’s the twist. I’ll do it on CD ROM!!” Read her lucid and inspiring account of how she accomplished this, with details of the tools she needed and how much it cost.
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13/06/2005 19:40How to Write & Publish Your Own Articles for Free Publicity by Dr Kevin Nunley
Everybody knows something about something. Wrap up your experience and expertise in article form and offer it for publication to magazines or on the net. Before you know it they will be beating a path to your door.

13/06/2005 19:38“So You Want to be a Novelist?” by Chris Dukes
Words of wisdom to get you firmly on the right track.
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13/06/2005 19:36The Top 7 Mistakes eBook Authors Make by Jim Edwards & David Garfinkel
Just starting your first e-book? Then watch out, it's easy to trip up by making these 7 basic mistakes! Get the knowledge and get off to a racing start!
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13/06/2005 19:36Overcome Writers Block with Snake Dancing Judy Cullins, M.A.
Writing coach Judy Collins comes up with some ideas to put the wheel back on the shopping trolley.
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13/06/2005 19:34Warming Up: Ten Exercises for Fiction Writers By Dr. Erika Dreifus
Here are 10 useful warming-up exercises to get you in the mood for that next article, chapter or short story.
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13/06/2005 19:33Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers by Shelley Wake
Shelley Wake shows how to get published the easy way - by writing fillers that magazine editors are crying out for.
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13/06/2005 19:31A Strange Writing Lesson by D-L Nelson
Donna-Lane Nelson shows how to sharpen your story writing by learning lessons from you DVD collection.
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13/06/2005 16:26The Bottomless Notebook by Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ
Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and diamonds amidst a pile of rubble.
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