Writers' Corner

By Jacky Dahlhaus

Interesting articles related to writing

How to use rhythm when creating emotion in your writing
writingcooperative.com - Rob Henderson
Writing starts with reading. The single most important thing for a writer is to read constantly and when you’re not reading, you should be writing. …
23 Signs You're Secretly An Introvert | HuffPost Life
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Why writing style matters for social and content marketing
marketingland.com - Mark Traphagen
When it comes to effective marketing, writing style matters -- but many marketers ignore it. Columnist Mark Traphagen discusses how to cultivate a …
What is sociopathy or antisocial personality disorder?
Medical News Today - By Zawn Villines
Popular books, such as The Sociopath Next Door, have popularized the idea of a sociopath as a person who lacks a conscience or empathy. However, the …
Time Travel
Plot Types In Stories
stavroshalvatzis.com - Stavros Halvatzis
Adventure as one of the plot types in Raiders of the Lost Ark. . . HOW many plot types are there in stories? Opinions differ, but here are twelve …
Business Strategy
12 Most Common Writing Mistakes You Want to Avoid at All Costs
Entrepreneur - Carolyn Sun
Nobody expects you to be perfect all the time. However, there are some really glaring writing mistakes that when done repeatedly can seriously undermine your credibility, reputation and personal brand.
How childhood trauma affects the brain
Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut
It is not news that people abused as children are more exposed to clinical depression, anxiety, and a higher risk of death from suicide. But now, …
Los Angeles
Here Are 16 Psychological Tricks to Immediately Make You More Likeable
Science Alert - SHANA LEBOWITZ, BUSINESS INSIDER
It's hard to say exactly why you like someone. Maybe it's their goofy smile; maybe it's their razor-sharp wit; or maybe it's simply that they're easy …
Rachel McAdams
7 Top Tips to Create a Cinematic Novel
writersdigest.com - Guest Column
Writing a story that has all the enticing elements of a screenplay in novel form can be a challenge, but if done right it can lead to a cinematic …
Want to write a bestselling novel? Use an algorithm
The Guardian - Donna Ferguson
In the first of a four-part series on earning money, we look at the fast-track route to a chartbusting book – with a little help from a computer It’s the multimillion pound question that publishers and
Genetic mutation may explain the origin of ‘vampires’
New York Post - By Lizzie Parry
The legend of blood-sucking vampires could have been based on real people, experts have revealed. The mythical creatures could have actually been …
Atheists Are Nicer Than Christians, But There's a Complicated Twist
Science Alert - MICHELLE STARR
Stereotyping much? Atheists are much fairer to Christians than Christians are to atheists, according to a new study that has analysed interactions …
12 reasons why you really shouldn’t date a writer
metro.co.uk - Carrie Marshall
Writers: They’re glamorous, mysterious, creative, passionate, fearless word warriors whose pens are mightier than any sword. And sometimes that’s true. …
Writing
How to Write Posts That Actually Get Read and Shared
Inc Magazine - By John White
I had a call the other day with an entrepreneur who told me that his blog articles are like an echo chamber; it feels like he is talking to himself. He's investing a ton of time and effort into creating
How to write a prize-winning short story
completelynovel.com
Short story writing takes great skill. You have to engage your reader and get them invested in your characters – all in under 4,000 words. Here are …
Lifestyle (Canada)
Ray Bradbury’s Practical and Inspiring Writing Advice
flavorwire.com - Alison Nastasi
"Don’t talk about it; write." The late, great Ray Bradbury, a master of modern science fiction, was born on this day in 1920. Bradbury was full of wit …
Writing Insights Part One: Becoming a Writer
hughhowey.com - Hugh Howey
I started writing my first novel when I was twelve years old. I was thirty-three when I completed my first rough draft. That’s twenty years of wanting …
Professional romance novelists can write 3,000 words a day. Here’s how they do it
Quartz - Thu-Huong Ha
Writing is not a sexy business. It’s not a rare butterfly that floats down and gently kisses you on the nose with a brilliant idea that conjures a hurricane of cash. It’s frustrating, and it’s lonely,
Asking These 8 Simple Questions Will Make You a Better Writer
Inc Magazine - By Glenn Leibowitz
After writing and editing hundreds of thousands of words over the course of my career, I've observed several fundamental principles about the craft that I sometimes share with colleagues and friends who
The 10 Best Ways To Edit Your Copy, According To The Experts
Forbes - Joe Escobedo
Want to become a more effective copy-editor? If you’re like most writers, you’ll rarely produce your best copy on the first draft. That’s why editing is the key to making your copy shine. To find out best
Herring
Three Ways People Try to Manipulate You
psychologytoday.com - Diane Dreher Ph.D.
In sales and marketing, politics, and our personal lives, people use logical fallacies to manipulate us. Their tactics can catch us off guard, …
Ready to Write Your Book? Here's a Five Point Checklist
christianitytoday.com - Margaret Feinberg
It's time to start writing. Writing often begins with wondering. Pen in hand, you find yourself asking…Will people ever read what I write? Do I have …
How to Proofread Like a Pro
letterpile.com - Melanie Palen
How to Proofread Like a Pro Updated on June 28, 2017 Proofreading is Crucial to Your Success Nothing takes away from your credibility like a blog post …
Warning! Writing May Be Habit-Forming | Two Drops of Ink: A Literary Blog
twodropsofink.com - S.W. Biddulph
I’ve passed the two-year mark for exercising every day. Feel free to applaud. I started this 21-day program two years ago, and after those days were …