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Start Writing Now April 2004
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Item No. #WG0404
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GET INSPIRED!
Editor's Note
Coming Attractions …
Readers tell us what movies raise their spirits and inspire them to lift their pens and write.
Mood Music
What music lulls you into the creative mode? Peruse our reader feedback to see what works for them.
What Keeps You Motivated?
By Greg Daugherty
Keep your motivation in gear—when assignments are plenty and when they're lacking.
Who We Are
By Helen F. Brassel
One writer extols the virtues of calling herself a writer.
A Springboard For Ideas
By Linda Gilden
Learn how to use your calendar for more than just tracking days.
Reignite Your Passion
By Liz Thompson
Not in the mood for writing? These techniques might give you a change of heart.
Breaking the Block
By Doug White
Five successful writers prove that nobody is immune to creative blocks, no matter what you write.
The Lovely Author
By Jane Friedman
Bestselling novelist Alice Sebold lends insight into her blockbuster debut,The Lovely Bones.
GET INVOLVED!
What's Your Writing Style?
By Wendy Hart Beckman
Weigh these factors to find out which stylebook you should use as your writing bible.
Not An Expert? Not a Problem.
By Jill L. Ferguson
Make money by writing what you don't know.
Do's and Don'ts of Interview Etiquette
By Michael J. Bugeja
E-communication introduces ethical issues you must consider to keep your reporting accurate.
The Art of Inventing and Outlining
By Ridley Pearson
Choose the format that works best for you, based on this expert advice.
Building Solid Stories
By Tom Neven
Strengthen your story with the bricks-and-mortar approach used by architects.
When to Show or Tell
By James Scott Bell
Learn to use writing's golden rule wisely.
Put a Positive Spin on Rejection
By Greg Daugherty
Even rejection letters can boost your writing career, if you learn how to read them correctly.
GET STARTED!
Craft a Welcoming Title
By Jan Epton Seale
Make your title appealing to the masses, and you'll pull readers into your work.
Humor Writing Techniques
By Deb Di Sandro
The secret to great humor writing? Poke fun at your problems.
Listings
Compiled by Maria Witte
Peruse our list of freelancer-friendly markets that will lessen the amount of work you'll need to do before submitting. You may just land that clip you've been dreaming of.
The 4 P's of Conferences
By Marita Littauer
Enhance your face time with agents and editors.
Keep on the Conference Trail
By Chatten Hayes
Before you unpack, send a follow-up note to the editors or agents you met. You'll be glad you did.
Getting in the Mood for Fiction
By Gayle Roper
Lure readers into your tale with compelling emotions and atmosphere.
Hop on the Thrill Ride
By April Henry
Add suspense to each page of your novel and keep your readers hooked with these 17 tips.
Creating Suspense in Your Fiction
By Ridley Pearson
Creating suspense is as much about what you don't write as what you write, this bestselling author says.
Spring Cleaning
By Rosemarie Ostler
Clean up your prose and watch your writing shine.
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