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We’ve all read the piece of writing, whether it’s a sales page or an email, that lies flat, that seems as if an intelligent monkey in a room with a typewriter could have randomly come up with that particular combination of words – words that make sense, but no soul to the writing. It’s that writing from the soul that piques the reader’s interest, and, better yet, keeps her enthralled and wanting more-and doing what you want her to be doing (click the link, buy the product, sign up…)

As a publisher, I have the opportunity to read many, many books and manuscripts. Some are wonderful, some need a bit of polishing, and others make the back of my neck tingle because they are tremendously good. And then, there are a few books that are not ready for publication.

A recent U.S. Court ruling is ruffling bloggers everywhere. A blogger, was sued by a financial group for defamation of character. The bloggers defense was that she was a journalist and did not need to reveal her sources. The court didn’t agree.

The writer must be keen enough to create something vivid in the age and time they live. Their expertise differ from an ordinary or common written material when the work stands the test of time. How writers value hard labor and continue despite odds and criticism are also standards of their professionalism.

The singer Natasha Bedingfield released a hit song several years ago about opening up the dirty window and beginning a book. The chorus had a line, “Today your book begins.” While this is a catchy pop lyric, it can also give you a tip about getting your book finished.

Perfectionism is admirable in many ways, because we should try to do our best at whatever we do. However, it can be crippling if it paralyses you. This article will help you develop strategies to get you moving past perfectionism if it has stopped you in your tracks.

In ancient mythology, a muse was a goddess who inspired artists. There were nine muses in Classical Mythology, each one responsible for inspiring a particular set of artists: one for poets, one for musicians, and even one for dancers and comedians. Meet Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, as imagined by a Roman sculptor in third century.

In this article I will take you through a few quick and easy methods that can help writer’s beat the dreaded writer’s block…

Remember the old Peanuts Cartoon? Snoopy, a lovable beagle, wanted to be a writer. There was a recurring story line featuring Snoopy atop his dog house with his old manual typewriter, beginning his book.

Whether you are just beginning your first draft or you have a published book that’s been launched for a few years, your book progress relies on how much energy you put into it. If you find your sales slumping or you just can’t seem to muster up the enthusiasm to write, it’s the ideal time to try something new and fresh. We get bored and bogged down by doing the same things repeatedly.