Fiction
The Phantoms of Six Mile Road
- By mohan mittal
- Published 05/16/2008
- Fiction
- Unrated
I was going through a box of personal belongings a couple of weeks ago, when I stumbled across some pictures of my 1978 high school graduation. My daughter Vonnie laughed at those pictures and asked me if everyone dressed that way in the old days.
How to Develop a Dynamic Story
- By Jitender Sharma
- Published 05/14/2008
- Fiction
- Unrated
Story telling is a very effective way to get your point across. Here are some tips to help you develop a dynamic powerful story.
Potter Pets
- By Dustin Cannon
- Published 06/12/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Peter Rabbit was a figment of the imagination of the very creative Beatrix Potter. The author was born in 1866 in Victorian Kensington London.
Short Stories Vs. Novels
- By Christopher Anderson
- Published 06/7/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
There are many differences in technique and purpose between Short Stories and Novels.
If Failure Is A Dirty Word - It Pays To Know How To Clean It Up!
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 06/3/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
The flip side of the success coin is failure. In our culture, failure has almost become a taboo subject - and yet failure simply means lack of success. Learning from failure to gain the success you want isn't magic - it's called planning. In writing this is crucial, so let's have a look at some pointers.
The Backstory, Or: Just Where The Heck Does It All Start?
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 04/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This 'backstory' is what helps give your book depth: here are a few points to keep in mind about the 'past' of the book you're writing.
Three Key Points To Consider Before You Write That Book!
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 04/16/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
According to recent surveys, over 70% of people questioned said they would like to write a book. This article touches on three key points that just might help them - and you - do just that!
The Game
- By Richard La Ruina
- Published 04/4/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Best-selling book The Game was written by writer and the (self-titled) greatest Pick-Up Artist in the world, Neil Strauss. The Game charts the author's rise as he delved into the sub-community of Internet-based seducers and Lotharios.
Novel Writing - It's All In The Preparation!
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 04/2/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Despite all the competition, most new and aspiring authors want to write a novel. This article take s a quick look at some points to consider before you put pen to paper!
The Quickest, Surest Path To Fiction Writing Success
- By David Silva
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
There is a path to writing success that is quick and sure, even obvious.
Why Write A Novel? Here Are Three Good Reasons Not To!
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
For many aspiring writers, the novel is the chosen path to publication. Yet with so few achieving this goal, why not consider some other pathways to success? This article lists three reasons why not to write a novel and gives some alternatives!
Fiction Writing: Why You Should Get A Good Agent
- By Steve Dempster
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
To get an agent or not? This decision is a crucial one in your writing career so in this article we'll examine some of the 'fors' and 'againsts' of agents for fiction writers.
Three Fiction Writing Concerns for the Author
- By Kathryn Lively
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Here are three common writing situations all authors should consider in their craft.
Writing Fiction from Experiences
- By Chris Kennelly
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Life is a book. No saying can hold more truth than that one short quote. Life is indeed a book waiting to be written. Ideas for the best novels and stories often come from the authors past experiences, what they observe, or what they hear from people around them.
Three Writing Concerns for the Author
- By Kathryn Lively
- Published 03/28/2007
- Fiction
- Unrated
Here are three writing concerns an author should consider when self-editing.