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Written by Melody
Friday, 18 May 2007
High school and university graduations, gardens needing constant vigilance whilst just sprouting with fresh vegetables and fruits, the house needing paint, arrangements for the kids now at home for the summer months - there simply isn't enough daylight hours left in the day for writing! Or is there? All the stressors of our hustle-bustle lifestyles seem set on driving you to the brink of exhaustion. In search of inspiration and perhaps a little reprieve, you log into the Write Spot for a nice read. But where's the new articles? The cute stories? The yammering on the forum? Those, my friend, are very important questions. In fact, the answers have already been given. (Psst, look at the very first line.) Hmmmm, surely such an invaluable and worthwhile site shouldn't languish in the sunset of a soggy springtime! Whatever can I do to help prevent such a travesty?!?, you may well ask yourself. I am so glad you asked! Pick up a pad of paper and a pen or pencil and WRITE. You know that few minutes while you're sitting in line at the take-out (waiting for whatever you're having for supper that night)? Instead of tapping your foot thinking of all you could be getting done in this time, WRITE. While you're anxiously waiting for your son or daughter to walk down the aisle at their commencement, WRITE. Those few minutes the store clerk is mixing the pretty new shade of paint for the house, WRITE. It doesn't have to be an entire article in one fell swoop; jot down an idea as it strikes and then expound on it whenever the muse grants you another moment of insight. It is so easy to be caught up in the stress-filled angst of our lives, feeling as if there's not even enough time to draw breath least of all fulfill our inner longing to be a writer. Make the time for yourself. In doing so, you will actually find that you become more focused, more at peace and able to deal with all the other stressors in a more positive and calm manner. And more, you can contribute to others' well-being by submitting to the Write Spot. Your articles highlighting insights on the art of writing are invaluable. Not only do they present a much needed respite from the everyday bombardment of the minutiae of life, they provide encouragement to your fellow writer to step outside the same confining box and fulfill himself or herself as a writer. We could theoretically do this without you - but why would we? YOU are us, you are ourselves, our brothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, children. YOU keep us going, YOU keep us motivated, YOU keep us coming back for more. Now YOU need to find those odd moments to pick up the pad and pen and WRITE. Send us your insights, your words of encouragement, your pearls of wisdom. Below, I've reposted a list of article prompts. It's by no means all-encompassing, but perhaps it'll get your poor tired brain cells clammoring to put pen to paper. We look forward to logging on and enjoying the brief reprieve your articles provide after a crazy day. Need something to write about? This list contains some article ideas and prompts to get the pot stirring. WriteSpot.org is always looking for great reads to publish - use the below ideas to create your own titles and articles. We appreciate your submissions. Keep them coming! Feature Articles Ways to Avoid Writer’s Block Ideas to Overcome Writer’s Block Finding Freelance Writing Jobs Starting a Career as a Freelance Writer Writing as a Career Education in Writing Writing as a Hobby Advice and Tips for Writers What Makes Some Writing Better Than Others? Finding Your Own Voice in Writing How to Handle Rejection Letters Fiction Creating Powerful Characters that Readers will Love The Basics of Building a Plot How to Find Story Ideas in Everyday Life The Importance of Subplots Creating Symbols in Fiction Short Story vs. Novels Creating a Fantastic Setting for Your Novel What is Storyboarding? The Basics of Children’s Novels Writing Stories for Children The Importance of Naming Your Characters What is a Novella? How effective are Story Writing Software? Types of Story Writing Software Using Words to Paint an Image Profile about a Fiction Genre Non-fiction How to Write a Memoir Effective Biography Writing How to Find a Freelance Writing Job Copywriting Tips and Advice A Guide to Writing Articles Article Writing Format Writing Anecdotes from Your Journal Entries Why Should Writers Keep a Journal? The Art of Ghostwriting Interviews: How to Merge Them into Your Article Essential Interviewing Skills Writing Articles for Newsletters Writing Great Headlines Writing for Magazines How to Write a Non-fiction Book Improve Your Writing Semi-Colons vs. Colons: How to Use Them Correctly Ways to Improve Your Grammar The Art of Copyediting How to Improve the Quality of Your Work How-to Articles: Writing Instructional Articles Building a Strong Vocabulary The Basics of the AP Style of Writing Common Spelling Mistakes Common Grammatical Errors Common Writing Mistakes That Editors Hate Film & Screen How to Write a Script Writing Plays: What’s it all about? Duet Acting Scripts How to Become a Playwright How to Become a Filmmaker How to Become a Screenwriter Script Formatting What are Script Coaches, and Can they Help You? Writing Effective Dialogue for Your Play Poetry & Prose New Poetry Techniques Should Poems Rhyme? Finding Words That Rhyme for Your Poem The Art of Free Verse Poetry Poetry Forms and Styles What are Limericks? Poetry and Writing Lyrics The Basics of Haiku Writing Finding Inspiration for Writing Poetry What are Stanzas? What is a Sonnet? Writing Poems for Children A Profile of a Famous Poet Promoting Yourself Ways to Promote Your Freelance Writing Business Free Ways to Promote Your Writing Marketing for Your eBook How to Write Free Articles to Promote Yourself The Basics of Book Signings How to Increase Your Book Sales Basics of Promoting Your Book on the Internet Should You Pay for Advertising? How to Reach Potential Clients for your Writing Services Promotion Ideas for the Freelance Writer How a Website can Help Promote Your Book Spreading the Word about your New Publication Getting Published Writer Beware: Watch out for these Publishers! Traditional Publishers vs. Subsidy Publishers Publishing Scams: How to Avoid Them Polishing Your Manuscript for Publication Finding the Right Publisher for Your Book Where to Publish Your Short Story Where to Publish Your Poems How to Publish Your Own Book of Poems Where to Publish Your Novel Writing an Effective Query Letter What Not to Say in a Query Letter Sample Query Letter Writing Queries that Editors Can’t Resist Templates and Popular Query Formats Getting Published for the First Time
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