The talent to write comes from a desire and a need to express oneself. Most writers write to get a point across, write to entertain others; write to show their creative side. There are many reasons why a person writes. But not all people can write. I mean we are good at writing a grocery list, signing a birthday card but are we good at making a story flow? Writing a nice poem? If you are getting started in writing, these articles will help you get to where you need to be as a writer.
Getting started in writing means, do you have the creativity to make words come together better than someone that doesn’t write. Can you look at something and immediately form a story or thought about it and can immediately put it into writing? These articles will help you sort out what type of writer you want to be. They will give you direction on writing and the different ways a writer can go. I will give you other resources to help you with your writing skills.
One thing a write must always have is a pen and notebook. No writer walks around without it. This is because our minds are always going. You can’t simply turn a writer’s mind off. So as soon as a thought comes to mind, we take out our notebooks and write it down. We are always consumed with great ideas.
I know for me, anytime I am doing something or reading something, my mind wonders to other things and next you know you I have an idea for another book or a business idea that would be excellent. It’s a writer’s mind! So before we go into part one of these articles, make sure you have your pen and notebook ready!
Stay Tuned for Part One: Determine your Angle of Writing
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Getting Started in Writing Intro: What being a writer means
Friday, October 23, 2009
From Author to Business Owner
Next month, From A Writer's POV Cover Story is about Authors turning into business owners. So many authors write a few books then go into business. MOst of them provide a literary service. Our question in November's Edition is "Why do authors go from Author to business owner" So today we want to hear from you authors who are now business owners. Tell us why you went into business and why you provide the service you do.
Those who respond could be featured on the November's Edition.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Writer's Lounge
The winner of this weeks theme is, Beautiful Altar. The title of their writing is "Hot Ice"
This writing had 23 comments!!!
Kirsten worked as the co-manager at the hottest job in Las Vegas called Pure which is an expensive club. It is late and the party is banging when Kirsten arrives in her Jaguar she steps out with a sophiscated dress on from Versace her keys fall from her hand onto the ground. Kirsten bends down and a hand tocuhes hers which send chills down her back and the guy has Kirsten's keys in his hand when they stand both up they glazw into each other's eyes. "Miss here is your keys." he said. "Thanks so much and sir what is your name?" Kirsten asked. " Francis!" he said "Kirsten!" she said." Can I buy you a drink?" Francis asked. "That would be great!"she said. Both of them walked inside together and proceeded over to the bar. The bartender Jason said hello to Kirsten and she replied with "Hi Jason." Francis asked the bartender did they know each other. "Kirsten is the co-manager of this club everyone knows about Kirsten. "What will you be having?" Jason asked Francis. "A Bacardi Mojito and for you my lady, the usual, a Pina Colada with a cherry on top!" Kirsten said. "Ok, well let's shake and drink!" Jason said. Jason sat their drinks down and they drink them down.
The DJ was playing the song "2 Man Show." Francis got up and asked Kirsten if she wanted to dance. Kirsten laid out her hand which was smooth like a babies bottom he held her hand softly. The two of them danced away all night unti; the club close at two o' clock. When it was time they went outside to Kirsten's car and he told her that he is the CEO/Founder of Science and Math Futuristic, Italain born of the famous car designer Cosimo. Very interested in him they talked so long she invited him over to her palce.
When she got to her apartment she made some tea along with Scottish biscuts. Kirsten told Francis that she needs to take a shower due to being on a schedule so he waited for her. Kirsten got her Victoria Secret Lingerie then walks into her bathroom, turns on the water,and takes off ger clothes and the doorbell rings "I'll get it!" Kirsten said as she ran to her closet and threw on her housecoat. Looking through the lookout Francis asks "Who is it?" "The pizza man but I did not order any pizza!" When she opens the door the pizza man asked are you Makalya Jones?" She said "No, I'm Kirsten. As she shut the door his foot had stop it. "What are you doing ? You have the wrong number?" she said. He drop the pizza and took out a gun and pistol slap her " I know!" he said with an evil smirk. Francis got up off the chair and ran to her "What are you doing?" he said. "My job!" the guy said."This was not part of the deal you weren't suppose to hurt her!"...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Question of the Week
This week we had a guest speaker. Sheila E. Lipsey and she spoke about editing and writing. So here's this weeks question. "What are your thoughts on writers and editing? We cant always hire an editor so what is your advice on editing for writers?"
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Guest Speaker Sheila E. Lipsey; Editing & Writing
Dominique Watson (DW): Do you believe it's important for writer's to have some experience in editing?
Sheila Lipsey (SL): I do believe that it is important, and necessary, for writers to have a level of experience in editing. Placing words on paper does not constitute being a writer. A gifted, talented writer uses editing as an essential tool to weave a story that will captivate an agent, publisher, and reader.
DW: How does writing and editing go hand in hand for a writer?
SL: Writing and editing go hand in hand for a writer because the best plot, the most beautiful book cover, the most professional looking format, does not mean the book is going to be a great book. The well known saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” is true. A good book fits inside the cover of the book. It provides sustenance that can determine how much effort the writer has dedicated to make sure the manuscript is the best. Editing for a writer is as necessary as water is for human beings and basically all living creatures. Poor editing can destroy an author’s career, and readers will put the book down, never returning to it.
DW: When writers have to edit their own book, what is your advice on this? Any particular steps?
SL: When writer’s have to edit their own book, I advise them to read books by other successful authors who write in the same genre as the writer. It is necessary to know what editing involves. It is more than checking for punctuation, spelling and capitalization. Editing involves checking for content, layout, structure, character development, plot development, sentence structure and the flow of each word, sentence and paragraph. The particular steps I use when it comes to editing are basically simple. Editing is what pulls my stories together so that they deliver what I expect the story to deliver. I write my manuscript first instead of stopping to edit page after page or chapter after chapter. When my manuscript is completed, I rest for several days to allow the manuscript to saturate. I return to the manuscript for the editing process with a clearer mindset. In addition I maintain a library of books that offer some of the best editing information for writers (and editors).
DW: What is one mistake that writers make when editing?
SL: One mistake that writers make when editing is that many believe editing is overrated, when in actuality it is the most important step writers should take.
DW: Should writers hire editors? Why or why not?
SL: Writers should always have a professional editor to edit their manuscript. Writers can easily overlook mistakes with content, punctuation, structure, etc. because they know their story. Knowing the story means that the writer can easily lose sight of what is necessary to make their story ‘pop’. I believe editing is a service that is worth paying for, if you can locate a professional editor who truly knows the craft..
Editing is an essential tool for writers. Poor editing can ruin an established writer’s work; the lack of a good editing job can just as easily bring a halt to an aspiring writer’s work. Writers, especially published writers who have become authors, must invest in a good editor. They should know what type of editing the manuscript needs. There are many types of editors: copyeditors, acquisition editors, editorial consultants, content editors and proofreaders. It is a blessing when you find an editor who can do it all. Other times, it might be necessary to utilize the services of several editors. If editing is not taken seriously, poor editing or the lack thereof can land a manuscript in a pile that sits close by the paper shredder. Poor editing can send avid readers into a tizzy. Poor editing can be the determining factor that separates the wheat from the tare. Great editing of a manuscript can paint a picture so vivid, so clear and so satisfying that readers often become engaged in the book, essay, or whatever it is the writer addresses. Great editing makes the story easy to read and allows the story to flow. Editing is a must. It is not a choice. Publishers and agents want a well polished, edited manuscript. They will have editors to go over your manuscript again, and that’s fine. It goes to show the importance of editing. I have worked with aspiring and established authors. Some of them can turn out manuscript after manuscript within a short span of time. This is great, but it is disastrous if they have failed to edit their work properly. Another step I put to use is to have a draft reader, someone who reads the finished draft after the writer has completed the final round of self editing. A draft reader can point out grammatical errors, consistency and flow of the manuscript, if the reader is a good draft reader that is. Remember, editing should never be taken for granted. Don’t make it the responsibility of an editor on staff or a paid editor. It doesn’t matter if you pay an editor or if your publisher has staff editors, it is the writer’s responsibility to deliver the best of the best when they turn over their manuscript to these professionals.
DW: Thank you so much for doing the interview! I'm sure your info and advice is very helpful!
SL: I appreciate this opportunity. I am always humbled when others want to read what I write and hear what I have to say. It is a gift from God and another way He shows me that His favor is pouring all over my life.
I believe that editing is very important. How you get your work edited is a different story. This interview with Sheila was very helpful. As writer's we always need to know the background of editing and how important it is in our work.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Business Owner of the Week
This weeks Business Owner of the week is Tiffany Dean. She is the owner of Tiffany Designs & Prints. Her business provides Marketing & Design Services.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Hiring a writer to write your book
If you notice, a lot of authors have a writer write their book for them. You find a lot of celebrities doing this; they tell their stories why the writer writes the book. Most celebrities don't have the time to sit and write a book but they want to tell their story so they hire a writer.
Hiring a writer is not bad at all. In my opinion it saves a lot of time but you do lose putting your personal touch on the book. If you are not a writer but you want to write a book, hiring a writer to write your book is the best way to go. I will inform you, this could get a little expensive. Freelance writer's are not cheap! So be cautious when taking this route. You will need to consider the amount of money it will take to hire this person and have them complete the job.
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Dominique Watson
