5 Things To Avoid When Writing A Resource Box

Whether you know it or not, a well-crafted resource box can make or break your article writing. Having an informative and beautifully written article can easily be overshadowed if the information you write is of poor quality. Here are 5 things to avoid when writing a resource box. 1. Don’t oversell You want to include a couple of sentences where you sell yourself or your website. However, this is not the time or place to list every product you sell and every detail that makes your website... Read more »

How the Average Joe (or Jane) Can Find Jobs Writing

Without a doubt, one of the biggest questions asked by aspiring professional writers is How do I find jobs writing? It can be really intimidating to determine if there are markets (such as book publishers or magazines) that actually offer jobs writing for them. For those who are determined to make a living by putting words on paper, though, there are some genuine opportunities to consider. First of all, many writers find jobs writing in their hometowns by going to the local newspaper and applying... Read more »

4 Steps To Improve The Editing Of Your Own Writing

This article is based on the assumption that you are using a word processing program of some kind in a Windows environment. If you are not using a word processor, the principles will still apply, but they must be implemented manually. Writing and editing are two totally different tasks. Writing is a creative process, whether the work is fiction or non-fiction. Editing is a critical process. If writers attempt to edit as they write, their creative ability is inhibited. Because each task demands a... Read more »

Article Writing: Why Are You Staring At A Blank Screen?

Every writer has been there. You want to write a new article, but find yourself sitting and staring at a blank computer screen. You have no clue where to start. In fact, it does not feel like you could ever have a clue where to start. You have a dreaded case of writer’s block. Sometimes my kids come to me and say, “Dad, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” I smile and say, “How can you be bored with nothing to do in such a wide world full of so many interesting... Read more »