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Home  Poetry Corner YOU are a Writer, Remember?
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YOU are a Writer, Remember? |
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Written by Melody
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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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