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ePublishing Short Stories: How and Why

Sell your short stories online and build your writing career through e-publishing magazines and journals.

How To Effectively Use Similes and Metaphors in Your Writing

Similes and metaphors make your writing more vivid and persuasive, but using them correctly means knowing the difference between the two.

Types of Essays

Essays take many forms beyond the five-paragraph style you learned in school, and you'll find them everywhere from newspapers to magazines.

Blog Creation Tools

Compare blog creation tools to find one that's easy to use, handles comments well, and supports RSS feeds.

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Story Starter Generator

Get a unique story prompt tailored to your preferred genre, mood and themes.

Writing Style Analyser

Paste your writing and get feedback on style, tone, readability and structure.

Collaborative Writing

Two writers can catch jokes and strengthen scripts better than one, plus learn from each other along the way.

Writers' Guilds and Unions

Writers' guilds and unions help self-employed and employed writers handle contract disputes, late payments, and legal issues with publishers.

Writing Comedy Scripts

Writing comedy scripts takes practise and patience, but finding your own funny voice is what sets you apart from other writers.

Making Personal Appearances

Writers often dread public appearances, but handling them as a practical job can boost your career and connect you with readers.

How to Write a Eulogy

Writing a eulogy means balancing honesty with respect, capturing someone's character without sounding over-the-top or false.

Developing a World For Your Book Characters

Building a believable world for your characters makes your story immersive and helps readers understand why your characters act the way they do.

How to Write a Speech

Write speeches that sound natural and engaging by matching the speaker's voice, keeping points sharp, and connecting emotionally with your audience.

Publishing Your Poetry

Getting your poetry published rarely pays, but legitimate publishers won't ask you for money upfront to print your work.

Writing Romantic Poetry

Most romantic poetry fails because it's too sentimental, but good romantic verse needs intellect and editing to make feelings last beyond the moment.

Writing Short Screenplays

Short screenplays aren't just practice, they're a distinct skill that requires specific techniques and can genuinely advance your writing career.

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