So, you think you have writer’s block? This can be cured by doing one or all of the writing exercises and prompts below. One of my favorite writing exercises is the Creative Copy Challenge. It’s a great way to ‘test’ out a story to see if it could become a […]
June 2011 Writing Contests
If you have never entered a writing contest, you may want to try it. You never know who’ll read your poems, fiction, non-fiction, short stories, or screenplays. The fees are usually under $100 — some are free. Don’t let a fee of $10, $15, $25, or $50 hold you back. […]
Freelance Writers Find Paying Markets Here
Most freelance writers want to write for magazines or newspapers? The key is to find paying markets — emphasis on paying. Writers must be discerning when it comes to agreeing to write for publications. If the editor or publisher ‘hems and haws’ about paying you and avoids discussing the contract, […]
Increase Web Traffic by Exchanging Links
If you’d like to gain more web traffic, consider building and exchanging links. Connecting with the right people and websites can draw more visitors to your website and vice versa. Make sure the business owners, artists, authors, writers, etc. are a good fit for you. Avoid exchanging links just for […]
Use Facebook and Twitter to Develop Social Ties for Your Book or Film
I read an article in Daily Variety about filmmaker Richard Cunningham who created a “fictionalized” Twitter account for one of his character’s from his short film “Year Zero” which was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. This isn’t a bad idea. If you wrote a book, screenplay, or teleplay, consider […]