Writing Articles

Need some advice from other writers who understand your struggles and needs? You've come to the right page. The writing tips articles are full of great information, insight, and encouragement. Click on a link and enjoy!

Ten Ways to Market Your Writing on the Web
Full-time writer and part time web designer weighs in on marketing strategies for writers.

Quick Fixes for Messy Desks
A five-step program for the organizationally challenged writer.

The Benefits of E-books
If you are a bookaholic like me, you know the inconveniences you endure in order to feed your need to read. Books can be expensive, they are heavy and they take up an excessive amount of storage space. But advances in technology have created a new way to publish books . . .

Gain Maximum Benefits from Your Conference $$$
The tips and suggestions in this article will help you make the most of your conference dollar. With a little preparation and forethought, your conference investment will reap maximum dividends.

From Pen to Press
When talking with friends and family about my writing career, I'm often asked, "How do you get a book published?" This article walks you through the many steps in the publishing process, from pen to press.

Am I A Writer?
When should a person consider themselves a writer—from the time they pen their first article, or when they have a list of published works and bylines to back up the claim?

Five Common Mistakes Beginning Writers Make
I received As on my high school and college writing projects, but to compete in the professional writing market, I still had a lot to learn. This articles details five common mistakes beginning writers make and how to fix them.

Before You Submit, Self-Edit
Knowing how to examine and edit your work can mean the difference between sales and rejections. This article walks you through the process of self-editing with easy step-by-step instructions.

Writer's Block Busters
Only days before, you couldn’t type fast enough to put the words on paper. Now that river of creativity has dried up and you are suffering through a word drought. Deadlines looming, editors calling, pressure building …. You have writer’s block.

The Makings of a Great Critique Group
Have you ever wished for an honest second opinion about your writing? Do you know you are weak in punctuation or grammar and wish you had someone to help you strengthen your skills? Would you benefit from the advice and input of other writers? A critique group can provide assistance in all these areas and give you the boost you need to take your career to the next level.

Characters in Conflict
Conflict—it’s a must-have ingredient in any novel, but one of the trickier aspects of writing to master.

One Sheets: Your Silent Partner in Editor Appointments
Commonly asked questions about One Sheets and a sample you can download.

Manuscript Marketing Basics
Simple tips and information to help aspiring writes learn how to navigate the publishing industry and get their manuscripts on the desks of editor.

Organization Tips for Busy Writers
A little time spent organizing can increase a writer's productivity immensely. If you are in need of some help in the organizing department or if you're just looking for tips to make life easier, check out this article with practical advice from a veteran writer.

The Competitive Edge
Statistics show that only one in 1,000 fiction writers will ever see their novels in print. Each year a vast number of talented writers vie for the limited number of publishing contracts available. Because of the fierce competition, excellent writing techniques alone cannot open doors. A writer must learn to market her work effectively if she hopes to see her manuscripts in print one day.

Author Interviews

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in the office of a professional writer or author? Well, wonder no more. Interviews with these multi-published authors will demystify the workings of a writer's life and offer great tips you can implement into your own writing time!

Molly Noble Bull

Rhonda Gibson

Lauralee Bliss

Andrea Boeshaar

Gail Sattler

Kim Peterson

Aisha Ford

Susan May Warren

Pamela Griffin

Diann Mills

Tracey Victoria Bateman