Every person is unique, no matter whether they are a writer, a painter, an artist, or an office worker. Everyone has their own story and personality. However, writers, and artists in general, have been attributed with certain personality traits, behavioral patterns, and lifestyles that are quite wrong – or at least, not what they appear on the outside. For that reason, below, … [Read more...] about 5 Misconceptions about Writers
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How to Use Writing and Editing Tools the Right Way
Writing tools have come a long way, from the type writer to the word processor all the way to modern computers with modern software. Now, there are many different types of software that writers can use, and there are many different benefits they gain from each one of them. For example, you can use Scrivener Writing Software to help organize your book, write scene by scene, … [Read more...] about How to Use Writing and Editing Tools the Right Way
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Follow Genre Trends
Genre trends and writing trends come and go. From vampires, to dystopian novels featuring overpowered, totalitarian governments, to New Adult romances featuring musicians or tortured bad boys who love motorcycles. The list is endless. And here is the truth: you do not need to follow them. Twilight spawned a long list of novels featuring the controlling, over-worried boyfriend … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Should Not Follow Genre Trends
How Not to Write News Stories
Writing news stories is never as simple as the stories we see in the newspapers seem to be. Journalists need to hunt down the information that is presented in the story first, and then they need to present the story in such a way as to keep the readers’ attention while relaying information in an impartial manner. As such, it is very easy to slip and make errors when writing a … [Read more...] about How Not to Write News Stories
How to Get Your Book into Foreign Markets
Getting a book published in foreign markets is something every author should consider. You can have your book translated in a foreign language, which is preferable if you wish to reach a wider audience, or you can try to sell your book in English and trust that first, there is a large number of people who speak English as a second or foreign language, and second, that they will … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Book into Foreign Markets