Men With Pens

MAY 19, 2011

Every day, as writers and as people, we can choose to grow and evolve or we can choose to remain the same. The day I lost my perpetual need to be angry was the worst day of my life as a writer and a slam poet. I was convinced that my anger was what made me a writer because it forced me to go deeper within myself.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 17, 2014

The writing industry is rife with advice. I''ve held the hand of many a writer as I coach them back out of the sucking quagmire of bad advice before they get pulled under by the quicksand. Want an example of bad writing advice? Better Writing' Some of it is great advice.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2015

5 Ways to Be a Responsible Writer first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, All Rights Reserved. Better Business Better Writing' Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 9, 2014

The perfect storm of epic writing failure is created by a specific sequence of steps that treacherously unfold for unwary, amateur writers. By the prickling of your thumbs – and this handy guide to writing-gone-wrong – you’ll always know when something wicked this way comes. Better Writing'

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The worst piece of writing advice I ever heard was to write the way I talk. If you wrote the way you talked, your writing would be riddled with space-filler words and phrases such as “like” and “um” and “you know what I mean?”. Write like you talk always struck me as incredibly foolish advice. Be Aware of Your Words.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

There comes a point in every freelance writer’s career where he simply can’t take it any more. Yet not all writing environments are created equal. Where Not to Write. Let’s go to the park and write! Where to Write. Here’s a quick lists of a library’s virtues for a writer.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 9, 2011

As writers, we rely on our unique ability to convey the visual world in words. You think you’re writing project is hard? I’m Steff, a legally blind writer and blogger. As I write this, my nose is about 1cm from the computer screen (that’s 2/5 of an inch, for those of you who are imperially inclined).

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Men With Pens

JUNE 23, 2011

How could you think that THIS was worth writing down? Being a writer isn’t just about knowing how to construct a great sentence or how to format a blog post so that readers can engage easily. Being a writer is about sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences with the world. No wonder you freeze up when you sit down to write.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Looking for freelance writing sites? What if someone did all the hard work for you, organizing a list of places to look for great writing gigs? No, this one not only includes paid writing jobs for beginners, but also a list of sites for those who are ready to level up their writing game. And not some generic list either.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2014

Tired of making pennies a word - and losing jobs to other writers regardless of how little you charge? If you want to make more this coming year - a lot more - start writing for free. Want to Earn More Money for Your Writing? first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. Give it Away!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 24, 2013

In many interviews, I've mentioned that learning how to write fiction can definitely boost your copywriting skills - the two skill sets cross over more than you'd think. You don't need to go off and write a novel, but you should definitely pick up one of these books to learn better writing skills that help you sell.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

I started to fathom that a writer employed tools, framed a composition, and shaped its architecture. Deeper yet, that writing had a voice, that it was animated by a current. At the end of the year, the school handed out student awards, and I was given a little cloisonné pin that said “Best Writer.”. Why do you write?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 20, 2013

How ‘Same Old, Same Old’ Can Make You a Successful Writer first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved. Follow #eclipsewriter on Twitter to find out what she’s thinking and doing. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 11, 2011

In short, it’s about everything you need to succeed in your writing life. As a writer, you will get the mean reds. Think of a piece of writing that inspires you. Then, start writing. You find your writing voice by…writing. The same is true for you and your writing. It’s guaranteed.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 25, 2012

Sure, you know all the benefits an ebook could bring you … you just can’t find the time to write it and get it done. After all, writing ebooks are typically known as huge, long projects, right? What if I told you that you could write that free ebook in just one week, spending no more than two hours per day on it?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Many writers who get negative reactions often take it a sign that they''re not good writers, or that their writing style is ''broken'' and that they need to fix it. Unfortunately, if you change your writing, there''s a consequence. You''re back to square one, having to change again. Better Blogging'

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

It’s not a question anyone really wants to ask themselves – but it is the most necessary question in professional writing. And if the quality of writing around the web is any indication, it’s a question very few writers ask themselves. Most people starting out as professionals will receive the following advice: write.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

And this one – on what to do about writing when life sucks – hits the target. And when you sit down to write (if you even get that far), you feel like you have nothing to say. That’s the best time to write. First get the head space to write. Writing takes energy and focus, and on good days, that might come easily.

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Make a Living Writing

MAY 13, 2024

This is not just for fiction and children’s book writers, onomatopoeia can be easily and effectively used in all kinds of writing. Onomatopoeia examples in different types of writing Writers from all genres can benefit from infusing sound into their work to captivate readers. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (by Bill Martin Jr.)

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

As an author and writing coach, I’m a big fan of good writing. But writing isn’t rocket science … and there are a few simple writing tricks you can use to write blog posts that are much more powerful and engaging. Some writers think that using “I” is somehow forbidden.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Any writer can get up to speed with this literary device by examining a few anachronism examples — we promise! Like: Why would a writer use anachronisms? But when it happens, writers risk yanking the observer right out of the story. Attila the Hun, Theodore Roosevelt, and many more suddenly find themselves in 2006.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 6, 2011

Then it hit me – for all that I don’t know much about Phil, I know this: he observes and pays attention to his writing. Not just how he’s writing now, but how he used to write, and how he’ll be writing in the future. Read, think, and then let us know your three favorite writing evolutions.

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Men With Pens

JULY 21, 2010

comes along with this post on bravery, and how being a writer is a perfectly good measure of it. The writing life doesn’t come off as requiring courage. But if you’re a writer – if you’re taking ideas out of your head and turning them into words – then you’re sure as hell brave. Probably not.

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Men With Pens

MAY 12, 2011

I’m going to tell you how not to write like an idiot in pubic. I recently read a 520-page publication from the editors of Writer’s Digest titled Writer’s Digest University: Everything You Need to Write and Sell Your Work. And that’s even before you start reading the full article. What should I do?&#.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Do you wish you had more time to write? That’s a question I get asked by writers most often – from beginners to old-hands. The key is building strong writing habits. Let’s be clear about this: writing is a special kind of work. Writing happens so much more easily when you’re feeling inspired. Meditating?

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Men With Pens

JULY 4, 2010

But figuring out your writing voice isn’t easy. It’s especially hard for new writers to find their writing voice, because they already feel awkward having their work in the spotlight and subject to public approval. Maybe you’ve struggled with finding your writing voice yourself. Do you even have one?

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Below, we explain how to write footnotes for each style, including citation footnotes, but first, let’s explore this question: “What is a footnote?” . Give your writing extra polish. Write with Grammarly. That means if you have something necessary to say in your writing, put it in the text, not in a footnote. .

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Do you scour the internet looking for awesome comedy writing jobs to exercise your funny bone? Does comedy writing flow through your veins? Do you struggle to find the right freelance writing jobs? If you’re a comedy writer, you’re in luck because we’ve got exactly what you’re looking for.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 1, 2010

Some writers have a hard time picking the right story for their ultimate goal. They lack conflict, or the characters are dull, or the writing doesn’t provide good mental imagery, or dialogue sounds stilted, or it’s unemotional and plain. There are also basic ingredients you need to use to write a good story.

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Men With Pens

MAY 31, 2011

Too often, we writers fob reviews off as easy content. And being loud, opinionated writers, we’re quite fond of judging. But writing a good review – a review that engages interest and causes action – is more than just giving a product rating and pointing your readers to the Amazon link. Why are you writing a review?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

A lot of people have been telling me they wished they could register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. It’s launching May 7 for its 3rd edition, and people who write me say that if they could just get in on this course…. Welcome to the Damn Fine Words Writing Contest. The DFW Online Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 1, 2023

Today’s post is by writer and literary consultant Grace Bialecki ( @GraceBialecki ). After a diligent hour of writing, I took a break, flipped to the back of the book, and indulged in one of my favorite pastimes. Moshfegh writes dark, bizarre novels, and I’ve always found her an enigmatic figure.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

You''re a writer. I''m a cake decorator/photographer/project manager/bookkeeper – what on earth can I write about?". And of course, writing for your business blog helps brand you, the owner, as an expert in your field. Ah, the business blog. Everyone knows they need one, but no one knows what to say on it. Better Blogging'

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2015

We all know how we''d like to feel when we write. That''s the problem with writers. I can’t tell you how many people in my writing course, Damn Fine Words , tell me that they want to use the class to elevate their writing. They want to write something new and exciting. Better Writing' To master it.

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Maybe you’ve seen CEOs with a few productivity books and wondered how they had time to write them. . That person had some help from another writer, a ghostwriter. . A ghostwriter is hired to write works that officially credit another person as the author. You’re not alone. What is a ghostwriter? magazine articles . screenplays.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 27, 2011

One of the biggest barriers facing a new writer – a blogger, a novelist, a copywriter – is the self-knowledge of just how far away you are from their ideal. I was afraid to show my work to my peers, even though they had offered to look at my work and help me figure out how to make my writing better. They are patient. They can wait.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

You know that stereotype of the tortured writer? He slumps over his keyboard day after day wondering why the writing gods are always punishing him. You don’t have to be intoxicated, angst-ridden, or even brilliant to write well. You don’t have to be intoxicated, angst-ridden, or even brilliant to write well. No excuses.

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