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Writing competitions are announced every other day and if you are still wondering if you should participate in one, then why not? You never know you could be a winner of a competition and take home a handsome amount. There is some money to be spent for entering some of these competitions, but the cash reward and the satisfaction of beating fellow writers is definitely … [Read more...] about Why a Writing Competition Can Be Good For You

Writing courses can be a valuable resource for writers, both new and experienced ones. Writing courses aim to help writers in many ways, from providing direction and writing strategies to improving word usage and vocabulary. They also help to improve writing quality and style, depending on the type of course you take. At the very least, writing courses force you to write … [Read more...] about Are Online Writing Courses Worth It?

Did you know that you can write a book online? If this appeals to you, there are a number of platforms that you should visit. These platforms act as the convergence point for authors from all over the globe, especially the newbie authors and those who still haven’t got that fame. How to get started? Before you start identifying these platforms, you have to do the basics … [Read more...] about Places to Write a Book Online

A Writers Guild (such as the Writers' Guild of America or Writers' Guild of Great Britain) is generally a labor union for writers of various types, including those working in film, television, radio and new media production. Some Guilds such as Screenwriters Guild are professional organizations for a specific industry. Writers' Guilds are great organizations for a writer to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of a Writers Guild

Does a publishing company make an author or is it the other way round? To be honest, it’s a mutually fulfilling relationship where both the author and their publishing company complement each other. But if you are starting about thinking of starting a publishing company, you may have to be dependent on your authors. This is not a line written on stone and with the right kind of … [Read more...] about How to Start a Publishing Company