• Are You Sure You Are a Writer? by Dr. Gary S. Goodman - As I see it, very few people "write" for a living. If they're novelists, they're entertainers. They entertain, for a living. Most novels are read for pure enjoyment, for pleasure. Readers don't purchase words, per se, or seek to make a donation to needy, deserving, authors. NEW! (Added: 8-Mar-2010) Detail | Go to Article |

• Comedy Writing - I'm Funny You Just Lack a Sense of Humor by Chip Tudor - In humor writing, the first person that has to think something is funny is you. If you don't think what you've written is funny, probably no one else will either. NEW! (Added: 8-Mar-2010) Detail | Go to Article |

• Self-Editing - A Challenge That's Worth the Time and Effort by Helen Wilkie - This is the first in a series of three articles about editing your own writing. Too many written messages are sent out without the writer even reading them carefully, much less editing them. That's a big mistake, because good editing improves even the best writing. NEW! (Added: 8-Mar-2010) Detail | Go to Article |

• So You Wanna Be a Proofreader - Ten Tips For Better Proofreading by Tom Aaron - The title in this article should grab your attention for one of two reasons: you are interested in being a proofreader or you notice the language is inappropriate. "Wanna" is not standard English. NEW! (Added: 8-Mar-2010) Detail | Go to Article |

• 12 POINT CHECKLIST FOR WRITING FEATURE ARTICLES by Jill Black - With many magazines and newspapers now accepting material online it is now possible in many instances to email your queries directly to the publication. Have you read the publishers guidelines carefully to make sure if this method is acceptable? ^pop (Added: 26-Sep-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 6 REASONS WHY CASE STUDIES ARE A TERRIFIC MARKET FOR FREELANCE WRITERS by Steve Slaunwhite - Case studies now rank high on my list of the most fascinating -- and lucrative -- projects I handle. (I'm sure glad that client offered me the job all those years ago!) If you're unfamiliar with case studies, don't worry. They're really quite simple. ^pop (Added: 3-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• THE FREELANCE WRITER'S A - Z OF SUCCESS by Lynette Rees - So, you're thinking of trying your hand at freelance writing? A few words of caution--please don't give up the day job, not just yet. Read my practical A-Z of freelance writing success first, then if you're still determined, remember it's a hard old game, but one where failure and rejection are the stepping stones to success! ^pop (Added: 21-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• WANT TO BECOME A WRITER? HERE IS WHAT NOT TO DO by Matthew Hick - So, you dream of becoming a fulltime freelance writer? What's the easiest (and fastest way), to get there? Sometimes learning what roads not to travel is the best way to get where you're going. ^pop (Added: 26-Jun-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 2009 Freelance Writing Resolutions - How Many Have You Broken? Steps to Get Back on Track - How many of your 2009 freelance writing resolutions have you broken already? If you promised yourself that you were going to go full time this year -- or at least bring in $X dollars this as a freelance writer -- but haven't taken even the most basic steps yet, following is what you need to do to get back on track. (Added: 20-Jan-2009) Detail | Go to Article |

• 5 Tips to Help Launch Your Writing Career by Justine Shoolman - Launching a career in writing is not an easy feat. However, today's technology certainly makes it much easier to access the tools required to get started. (Added: 16-Sep-2009) Detail | Go to Article |

• 6 Steps To Becoming A Powerful & Persuasive Writer by Ruth Barringham - Do you have a favourite writer - someone whose books you love to read? And when you buy their books do you sit spell-bound while you mentally absorb page after page of their writing? Or have you been so mesmerized by a magazine article that once you started reading it you couldn’t stop? (Added: 1-Aug-2008) Detail | Go to Article |

• 71 Ways For A Writer To Make Money by Julia Tang - There are so many ways for writers to make good money by writing. Some people love to write, even as a hobby. You can turn your writing skills into income. Here are a brief list for your reference. (Added: 27-Dec-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 9-Point Checklist to Determine If a Technical Writing Job is the Correct Career Choice For You - If you are just starting out on your professional career or thinking to make a career change, you might want to use the below check list to see if technical writing would be a correct choice for you. (Added: 23-Jan-2009) Detail | Go to Article |

• A Brief Look at Writing a Play by Joy Cagil - For a writer, creating stories is like creating life, and plays bring stories to life with intensity. In a writer's life, the internal urge to do the best he can and to shine with creative ability is a fundamental emotional necessity. (Added: 9-May-2008) Detail | Go to Article |

• A Dozen Ways to Get Your Career Started As a Freelance Children's Writer by Suzanne Lieurance - Chances are, you won't be the next J.K. Rowling. After all, she's the only children's writer on the planet who makes over a billion dollars from her work. (Added: 16-Sep-2008) Detail | Go to Article |

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