All writers need to think about storytelling because any message goes down more easily if it's presented as a story.
Broadcaster Ira Glass talks about what makes a great story.
Mar 29, 2007, Blank Book
A blank book inspires a writer to write, but not all blank books are created equal. Which of these blank books would appeal to you or to a writer you know?
Mar 26, 2007, Audrey the Editor Helper -- Editing Services for Self Publishing Writers
Present your message with clear, crisp writing. Use editing services to support you through on-line writing tips, substantive, line, and copy editing. Read other writers' stories.
A collection of articles on writing for self publishing and other writers. These gems do not fit neatly into the structure of Writer's Helper, but are too good to leave off the site.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The explosion of the Christian book market has given a major boost to niche self-publishing companies such as Xulon Press. Xulon, the premier on-demand publisher for Christian writers, and a subsidiary of Salem Publishing, has just printed and sold its 1,000,000th book since its founding in 2000.
Zhang Jianhjong, who writes under the pen name Li Hong, was sentenced to 6 years in prison in Ningbo, China on March 19, 2007 for "incitement to subvert the state's authority."
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling for his immediate release. With the Olympics set for Bejing in 2008, China will come under increasing scrutiny with regard to human rights.
While our concerns hover around the economics of our writing or the art of writing, we do well to remember that some writers pay dearly for speaking out on vital issues.
Most people who write verse for children fail. Meet with success by using this free four-lesson course on writing verse for children by Audrey Owen, editor at writershelper.com.
Audrey Owen, editor at Writer's Helper, offers writers' workshops on the art, the science, and the economics of writing. (Most useful for those in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest region, al
Use the writer's style guide and the find feature on your word processor to help proofread your own work. This page explains the most common errors Writer's Helper editor, Audrey, found while editing.
Farley Mowatt, environmentalist and prairie boy, gave in interview about his time in Newfoundland, his role as story-teller, and his own personality. The video clip below gives highlights.
Mar 4, 2007, Everything You Wanted To Know About Writing Greeting Cards
Some writers make a good income writing greeting cards.
John Johnsen explains the ins and outs of writing for this specialty market.
Mar 4, 2007, Warning -- Even University Writing Courses May Be Suspect
Before you sign up for a writing course, evaluate it.
Part of that evaluation means evaluating yourself, especially your own writing ability and your knowledge of writing. If you've never studied literature, you may get more from a book club or an undergraduate literature course as a place to start.
Writing what you know could land a writer in court if what you know is who you know.
One American woman claims that more than 20 similarities between her and a character in her friend's book clearly identify her as the basis for the unsavory character. The courts agree that there is a case to be heard.
If you are basing a character on someone specific, be sure you disguise the preson enough to keep you out of court.
James Patterson, who has sold 12 million books, established the Page Turner Awards to support those who encourage literacy. The awards total $500,000 and will be shared among a large variety of people and programs.
Pam Shelton -- The Botswana Book Project
First Book
Washington Center for the Book
University of Minnesota -- African-American Read-In
All Hallows High School in New York City
The winners came from a pool of 2000 applicants and joined soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan as beneficeries of Patterson.
Mar 3, 2007, Editor's Blog February 2007
Breaking news on writing, editing, and self-publishing. Reminders of good writing principles. Editor's Blog keeps you abreast of issues related to your craft. Audrey researches so you can write.