by Andrew MorrisIf I want to write an article, I simply research, then open my favorite word processor. However, there are programs available that say they will take care of the “heavy lifting” or tedious processes for you. If this is true, then what is left for us professional writers? Should we simply […]

by Andrew MorrisHave you ever experienced writer’s block? Most of us have at one time or another, we will stare at a blank sheet (or screen) begging for inspiration or guidance. Fortunately, you can get past this with a little bit of help and perseverance.
If you are right in the middle of the […]

by Andrew MorrisA contest brings out the best in all of us, and it can be a lot of fun to compete. And whether it is a contest about writing or a bean bag toss, it still helps all of us rise to the occasion. Inside each of us is the spirit of competition; it […]

by Andrew MorrisIf you are looking to develop your passion for writing into a profession, then freelancing can be both profitable and rewarding. However, like any career entry there are some important steps to consider.
As much as you would like, at the outset there is likely to be no demand for your work, primarily because […]

by Andrew MorrisIs this a silly question? Not really, because while it is possible to learn how to craft a sentence and turn a phrase on your own, can you actually learn how to take that creative spark that dwells within and put it on paper (or on a screen)? Just as there are those […]

by Tiva KellyGetting published is tricky. Sometimes getting a publishers approval seems like a lost cause. Why are publishers so picky? Simple. They have to be picky about the content they publish to be successful. The publisher’s job is to attract readers and keep them happy. Your job as a writer is to give publishers […]

by Andrew MorrisAn old news pro once told me, “Kid, if it isn’t newsworthy, we’re not going to print it”. I am dating myself with the above quote that reaches back into the dark ages of the manual typewriter. But I have remembered it over the years. Another way of stating the same […]

by Andrew MorrisIt is the dream of many of us that write to be featured above the fold on a leading publication, website or newspaper. For many it remains a dream, but for others who turns dreams into action it can become a reality.
Gone are the days when few of us had a voice. […]

by Andrew MorrisHave you ever dreamed of becoming a writer? Perhaps achieving the status of Stephen King or William Faulkner? Of course these two literary giants (in far different fields) had a talent few of us can comprehend or imitate; and whether or not you write a best seller is not something I […]

by Thomas BladeckiArticles have been cited by some of the most popular marketing experts as the best form of internet advertising available. When you add that to the fact that it’s free then you may start to think: maybe this is something I could use to make money?
There are two major ways that writing articles […]