Dear Readers,

Thank you for visiting the Write Spot Online Magazine's home: Writespot.org. Please browse our articles and various features while we test and alter the site for your satisfaction. Our magazine will offically debut on 3/7 Tuesday. In the mean time, there are plenty of articles to read, so we hope you enjoy them while we get the site together.

Sincerely,

The Write Spot Team

Although the Write Spot Online Magazine has been growing since September 2005, Issue No. 4 is a very special issue for us - our debut on WriteSpot.org. After a slow start, we are now proud to show you a newer, better Write Spot for all types of writers, new and old. Although the site is operating perfectly, please note that you may notice changes and some areas may not work properly in these first few weeks. Look forward to a new WriteSpot.org issue on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Without further ado, we present the Write Spot Online Magazine Issue Number 4!

Feature Articles
Succeed As a Writer: Let's Talk Discipline - How often do you write? More importantly, how often should you write? This article looks into the kind of discipline one needs to succeed in the world of writing.
3 Little Pigs Went to Market But One Went Faster - This article shows you how to get your book out - fast!

Improve Your Writing
Unleash the Writer in you: Vanquishing the Dreaded Writer's Block - Writers all around the world suffer from a chronic writing illness most common known as "writer's block". If you're ready to kick writer's block for good, read this article.

On Writing: Fiction
Developing Characters: Ideas & Exercises to Build Great Characters - Let's face it; If you're characters are bland, your readers will be bored to tears! A writer shows us how build everlasting characters that your readers will love and relate to.
What Makes Fiction Special - Most writers know the power of great stories. Ever wonder what separates fiction from other areas of writing? An interesting read for fiction writers.

On Writing: Non-fiction
4 Major Mistakes to Avoid When Writing an Article - Learn how not to write a bad article! Avoid these mistakes for an effective and well-written article.
The Secret of Writing Persuasive Web Content - Is your website or sales page "web sticky"? With the amount of information available on the world wide web, making your articles and content stand out is no easy feat. This article will show you how to make your site sticky!

On Writing: Poetry & Prose
Form Poetry: The Kyrielle - Shanelle shows us another form of poetry. Learn how to use the Kryielle in your poems and view examples of this style of poetry.
Publishing Your Own Book of Poetry - Tired of waiting for that big break? Why wait when you publish your own? This article shows you exactly what to do to publish your book of poetry.

Screen & Film
Moody & Mysterious, Shane is the Best Western Ever Made - This article discusses the film, Shane. An entertaining read! 

Getting Published
Submitting Your Manuscript: Getting Started - Getting published is a huge deal for most writers. If you've never been published, the whole process can seem daunting. This article answers questions you may have and gives you a good starting point to get your book published.

Promoting Yourself
6 Easy Ways to Promote Yourself for Free! - Money always seems to be an issue when you're a writer. How do you get the word out without spending a fortune? This article shows you easy and low-cost ways to promote yourself and your books, services, and products.

Writers Showcase
A Selection of Poems in Issue No. 4 - Several writers have contributed new poems for Issue 4.
Short Story: Dreams of Life - fiction by Jim Idema
An Andecdote: Tobbogganing - by Amber Whitman

Anything Goes
For Inspiration: Of Knitting Needles and a Mother's Touch - A writer reflects back to her first knitting lesson where to lesson had little to do with knitting and much to do with life.
Finding Your Dharma... Your Purpose in Life - An inspirational piece by a writer whose dream of writing was realized after several failures in life.