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1)   Effective Fiction Research
The three reasons writers need to hone the craft of research.
article tags: fiction, novel, writing a novel, researching your novel

2)   Seven Ways To Connect Your Writing And Your Life
An introduction to a unique fiction writing program, designed by a bestselling writer, that connects the inner world of the artist with the outer world of the novel or screenplay. Suitable for both amateur and professional writers.
article tags: writing, writer, fiction, novel, screenplay, characterization

3)   The Three "Questions" Of Science Fiction
S.F. is often thought of as spaceships and aliens. While true, this is merely the surface. Look a bit closer!

4)   The Fire Spoke To Chief Joseph On A Starless Night
In this scene, I imagine what Chief Joseph may have been thinking when he wrote his unforgettable words.
article tags: writing, chief joseph, nez perce indian

5)   Good Fiction is Credible Fiction
Do you need to research to be a better writer? Author Eric Penz says "yes!"
article tags: fiction, novels, writing fiction, writing a novel, researching a novel

6)   The Published Novelist: Nine Essential Qualities
What does it take to write books for a living? How can you make sure you take care of your gift?
article tags: writing, fiction, publishing, novelist, reader

7)   Potter Pets
Peter Rabbit was a figment of the imagination of the very creative Beatrix Potter. The author was born in 1866 in Victorian Kensington London.
article tags: beatrix potter

8)   Getting Your Short Fiction Published: The Hard Truth
The short story market is one of the hardest to break into. There are thousands of well-known writers pumping out short fiction, and thousands more just like you, struggling to get themselves published for the first time. But there are several things you can do to set yourself apart from the rest and start working your way to the head of the pack.
article tags: writing, fiction, short, story, competitions

9)   Trigger the Desire to Write with an Everyday Object
Need inspiration to write that next big novel? Object identification can help stir the creative juice.
article tags: writing, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting

10)   Release Your Creativity and Regain the Freedom to Write
Writers, learn how to break the blocks preventing you from creating the stories you want to tell. Release your burdens and unleash your creativity!
article tags: writing, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, publishing

11)   Short stories - Dead In The Water Or Alive And Kicking?
The short story genre is one that is thriving - but only in certain places. Where are they?
article tags: short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy fiction, womens magazines, fiction writing

12)   Six Quick Writing Errors to Watch For
Here are some good tips to consider when polishing a manuscript for submission to publishers.
article tags: writing, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting

13)   A Conversation On Antichronous
Quantum Mechanics are baffled by time because on the level below the atom, particles do strange things, even disappearing and reappearing. Does time really exist or is it just the way we have chosen how to structure the world? The following article can be considered a thought experiment.
article tags: time

14)   New Writers: Please Take Note!
Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . .
article tags: fiction, fiction writing, short story, writing, story planning

15)   Fiction Writing: Getting Your Events In Order
In fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on!
article tags: fiction writing, short story, novel writing, writing advice, writing style

16)   Fiction Editing - Story Sense And Logic
Your story, be it novel, short story or novelette, is finished. Or is it? Before you send it to a publisher, check firstly that your story makes sense!
article tags: fiction writing, short story writing, writing dialogue, writing advice