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No Time For Reading Fiction? By: Jill BrennanHas life got so busy over the last few years that you've had to put aside several things that you used to enjoy? Maybe the time has come to claim them back. Tags : short stories , book club , fiction , reading , stress relief , time management , short story Viewpoint Writing 1: Seeing Through Your Character's Eyes By: Steve DempsterOf the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it? Tags : fiction writing , short story , novel writing , writing advice , writing style Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider By: Steve DempsterIn short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then? Tags : fiction writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice New Writers: Please Take Note! By: Steve DempsterHave you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . . Tags : fiction , fiction writing , short story , writing , story planning Viewpoint Writing 2: How To Use Your Character's 'Voice' By: Steve DempsterThere are some simple rules to remember when writing form a character's viewpoint, yet many forget them. Here's a rundown of some to remember . . . Tags : fiction writing , short story , viewpoint writing , fiction , fiction writer Article Writing: How Do You Write For Quality? By: Steve DempsterArticle directories receive hundreds of articles daily - but why do some articles perform better than others? In this article we examine some of the reasons. Tags : fiction writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice Fiction Writing: Getting Your Events In Order By: Steve DempsterIn fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on! Tags : fiction writing , short story , novel writing , writing advice , writing style Fiction Editing - Story Sense And Logic By: Steve DempsterYour story, be it novel, short story or novelette, is finished. Or is it? Before you send it to a publisher, check firstly that your story makes sense! Tags : fiction writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell By: Steve DempsterWhen writing for women's magazines it's important to know the themes that work - and those that don't. Here we take a look at popular magazine themes. Tags : fiction writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice Writing: Fact Or Fiction? By: Steve DempsterNearly everyone who wants to be a writer looks at the fiction market as being the way to go - but another, vast market exists. What is it? Let's find out. Tags : fiction writing , factual writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice Short Story Writing: Don't Waste Your Words on Wasted Words! By: Steve DempsterThe short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control! Tags : fiction writing , factual writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice , short Fiction Writing: 3 Crucial Points For Your Main Character By: Steve DempsterThe main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character. Tags : fiction writing , factual writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice , short Is There A Book In You? Ten Points That Will Help You Decide By: Steve DempsterThe desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider. Tags : fiction writing , factual writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice , short Why Write A Novel? Here Are Three Good Reasons Not To! By: Steve DempsterFor many aspiring writers, the novel is the chosen path to publication. Yet with so few achieving this goal, why not consider some other pathways to success? This article lists three reasons why not to write a novel and gives some alternatives! Tags : fiction writing , factual writing , short story writing , writing dialogue , writing advice , short Purrfectly Preposterous Pets By: Tina MatsunagaA creative writing story about the unique relationship of a tall cat and a small dog Tags : pets , cat , dog , relationship , creative writing , short story How to Write Great Short Stories that Engage Audiences By: Grant EckertNearly everyone has dreamed of being a writer at some point or another. Maybe it's because something funny or tragic happened to them and they want to share it with the world or perhaps that's always been their dream; in any case, writing is not as easy as it looks. If you want to get your feet wet in the pond of writing, you might want to start out with writing a few short stories. They're less intimidating than a novel, much simpler to create, and are often more powerful than longer works. Tags : Short Story Writing , Short Story Publication Short Story Writing - Ten Endings to Avoid By: William MeikleA logical, satisfying ending is always required in a short story, but how do you ensure that yours is fresh and new? One of the ways is to avoid the obvious. Here are some common endings seen by editors: use them at your peril. Tags : short story , short stories , writing , writer , genre , fiction , story writing , help , advice , How to Generate Story Ideas Quickly and Easily By: Mervyn LoveYou love short story writing but just at the moment the ideas won't come. Sound familiar? With these idea generators you'll never be left in the doldrums again. Get your next story out of your head and onto the paper in no time. Tags : writers block , creative writing , short story Your Readers Love to Read About Tension Between Your Characters By: Mervyn LoveTension is inextricably bound up in the emotions of your characters, and by introducing tension you lead your readers into the same emotions, as they 'feel' for the characters in your story. Tags : tension , suspense , short story