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Could I Re-Write a Very Old Book and Publish It?

You’re getting into a couple of interesting, and very tricky, legal areas with this idea, however devilish and cunning it might seem. Almost certainly, you...

How To Effectively Use Similes and Metaphors in Your Writing

Similes and metaphors are used in many forms of writing - from newspapers and magazines to novels and in many other fields of writing too. They can be used t...

Importance of Rhythm and Flow

Dancers and poets have a lot in common. They both need to have a great sense of rhythm and flow; without those elements, a dance routine would look wooden an...

Setting Your Rates

One of the biggest concerns for those starting out in the world of professional writing is how to set rates. Often you will find that jobs are advertised wit...

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Collaborative Writing

Many writers want to try collaborative writing at some point in their careers. For those who are new to a particular genre, or new to writing altogether, it...

Writers' Guilds and Unions

If you are making your living as a self-employed writer, you may find yourself vulnerable when dealing with bigger organisations. Whether you're struggling t...

Writing Comedy Scripts

Writing comedy is one of the biggest challenges any writer can undertake, but it's also a great way to break into theatre or TV and make your name. Good come...

Making Personal Appearances

Whilst some people go into the writing profession in search of fame, it is not uncommon for people to end up as writers because they prefer to work by themse...

How to Write a Eulogy

Writing a eulogy is a difficult business, whether you're showing respect for the dead or paying tribute to somebody who is still alive. It's important to pre...

Developing a World For Your Book Characters

What makes a great story? Most people think first about situations, about characters and the interactions between them. Characters, however, cannot exist in...

How to Write a Speech

Writing a speech isn't quite like anything else you may be called upon to do. It's performance, but it can't seem rehearsed. It delivers information, but it...

Publishing Your Poetry

Poetry is one of the most intensive and personal forms of writing. It's also a form which can enable good writers to develop and demonstrate high levels of s...

Writing Romantic Poetry

Romantic poetry is often the first thing people try writing on their own initiative. Most go on to be embarrassed by their early efforts, and not just becaus...

Writing Short Screenplays

There is a common belief in amateur writing circles that writing short screenplays is mere practice for writing longer ones, that it's relatively easy to do...

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