Don’t be surprised to get a blank stare if you tell someone that you are or want to be a content writer. After all, it’s not exactly a very descriptive job title. However, the fact is that the title is not descriptive for a good reason – content writing as a profession is very open and flexible. Content writers tackle a lot of topics and do their job differently. Despite the … [Read more...] about How to Be a Content Writer
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How to Write Short Stories for Children
Writing short stories for children is a hugely rewarding experience for a writer. You are writing for a group of young people who are developing and your work is contributing towards this process. The actual stories can be a very positive and entertaining experience for young kids. Do you want to get into writing short stories for children, particularly for those aged … [Read more...] about How to Write Short Stories for Children
How to Write a Movie Script
Have you ever walked out of a movie theatre thinking "Hey, I could have written that story better? So, for all you writers out there who have a passing interest in writing a movie script, there are a few things you need to know. Here are listed a few basic steps that are of prime importance, showing you how to write a movie script. Format The most important thing that you … [Read more...] about How to Write a Movie Script
How to Write Website Copy that Sells
Let’s face it. Developing a career as an author of great books that sell is a long-term process. The success you want won’t be achieved over night. It will take time and you need to have patience. Therefore, it is highly likely that at the start, you will not make much money from book sales. Hence, as a writer, where possible, it is always a good idea to diversify your … [Read more...] about How to Write Website Copy that Sells
5 Tips for Writing Persuasive Book Descriptions
There is some debate on the distinctions between a blurb, book description, summary and synopsis. The general understanding is that a blurb is a short teaser for the book which goes on the back cover. The blurb usually consists of a couple of brief and intriguing paragraphs. A book description is similar but considered a bit more detailed than a blurb, and usually includes some … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing Persuasive Book Descriptions