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Fiction Writing: Jumpstarting Your Creativity

Fiction Writing: Jumpstarting Your Creativity

Anita Lovett

Fiction writing is hard work. Depending on your approach, it can be harder than non-fiction in numerous respects. It takes effort, planning, and dedication. It requires a thick skin. But most of all, it demands creativity and passion. Yet, even the most creative and passionate amongst us can run into troubles from writer’s block to the stall of procrastination. So, just how can we humble authors jumpstart our creativity? Continue reading “Fiction Writing: Jumpstarting Your Creativity”

Content Marketing, Tips & General Advice, Writing1 Comment
How to Tell a Great Story

How to Tell a Great Story

Anita Lovett

Storytelling is one of the most important elements of writing. It doesn’t matter if you’re an independent author writing fiction, a copywriter creating content for a business or a student writing a paper for school. Knowing how to tell a great story can make the difference between capturing and losing your audience. Continue reading “How to Tell a Great Story”

Publishing, Self-Publishing, Tips & General Advice, Writing6 Comments
Should I Use a Pseudonym?

Should I Use a Pseudonym?

Anita Lovett

A pseudonym, also known as a pen name, is a fictitious or fake name. Pseudonyms have a rich heritage dating back to 1833. Mark Twain was a pen name wielded by the famous American author Samuel Clemens. Theodor Geisel, better recognized as Dr. Seuss, held three pen names; Dean Koontz, a famous novelist, held upwards to eleven! Many an author has opted to use one (or more) for various reasons. It’s perfectly natural to wonder, Should I use a pseudonym? Continue reading “Should I Use a Pseudonym?”

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Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web

Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web

Anita Lovett

The Internet is one of the fasted growing mediums for publication currently known to mankind. Opportunities to publish blogs, articles, documents, e-books and copy for content marketing purposes are huge. Thanks to the World Wide Web, there is a place for every kind of writer, whether they are a copywriter, technical writer, creative writer, fiction writer or something in between. But do we need to write a certain way for cyber publication? Continue reading “Copywriting 101: How to Write For the Web”

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Inner Geek: Sherlock

Inner Geek: 5 Business Lessons from Sherlock Holmes

Anita Lovett

Approximately a month ago, I welcomed you into my office here in the realm of all that is geek for a discussion about staying true to you in your professional endeavors. Superhero-sized lessons permeated the article, and it was a hit with folks across the Internet. Today, I’d like to invite you back for a chat about one of my all-time favorite fictional characters, Sherlock Holmes. We’re going to discuss five business lessons we can learn from this extraordinary fictional character. Continue reading “Inner Geek: 5 Business Lessons from Sherlock Holmes”

Tips & General Advice, Writing2 Comments
20 Tips for Maintaining Your Writing Focus

20 Tips for Maintaining Your Writing Focus

Anita Lovett

Writers come in all shapes and sizes. Some write for a living as freelance writers. Others wear a writer’s hat while in college or university. Still more slip into a writer’s shoes as they prep presentations and communications at work. Whether you’ve been writing for six months or six years, you no doubt agree that when you’re in the zone, you’re in the zone. But if you lose your focus you’ll spend hours staring at a blank screen, eyes watering as your deadline looms. Continue reading “20 Tips for Maintaining Your Writing Focus”

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How to Spot a High-Quality Writer

How to Spot a High-Quality Writer

Anita Lovett

In today’s content saturated world, spotting a high-quality writer can seem like an impossible task. Everyone and anyone can label themselves a writer minus journalism school or training. The truth is the Internet is bursting at its cyber seams with people branding and labeling themselves as writers, copywriters, creative writers, professional writers, technical writers, and every other sort of writer on the most wanted list. But spotting the one-in-a-million, high-quality writer, that’s tough. Continue reading “How to Spot a High-Quality Writer”