Writing a novel is dream that many of us hold in our hearts, your novel does not have to be your dream. All you need is to dedicate some time to learn how to bring out that novel inside you. A new e-guide, Bring out the Novel Inside You, has been written to help you make your dream come true. Here is some great advice from this e-guide.

You are the author, so you use the method you want. Your voice is the voice of the story. It will either satisfy the reader, or it will not.

No matter who the author may be, it is his voice that tells the story.

A story that seems to drag its way over the pages is a difficult “voice” to the reader.

A “voice” that ripples along, at ease, but full of the meat of the story is an easier read.

A “voice” is also the way in which the author tells his story. It may be a use of the language.

It may be a different method for expressing things – new phraseology.

It may be described as “being different”, which only means that the author has either discovered a system which has great appeal, or it may be only the way he expresses himself naturally.

It may be written in a local vernacular.

It may be expressed by usage of certain production phrases such as computerese.

By far, the best “voice” is one in which your reader will readily grasp your meaning.

That, by no means, suggests you have to speak perfectly.

Some of the best authors use the twang and expressive phrases of another time, or another country.

This isn’t to say that a whole book should be written in a dialect in order to give the reader the understanding of a locale.

To express that, it is only necessary to phrase certain dialog in a vernacular – now and then.

For instance, a whole book written in the dialect of the Pilgrim’s “Thee” and “Thou” etc., would cause the reader to slam the book closed.

By the same token, a whole book written in a Texas twang would cause the same result.

There may be a dialog where you must use a dialect. In that case, you would confine it to an instance or two, and then convey the same by this method:

“I’m gonna ride this here donkey up that mountain pass.” Stormy said.

or,

“I’m going to ride this donkey up the mountain pass.” Stormy said in his mountain twang.

You have told the reader that Stormy still speaks in a dialect, but you haven’t put the reader in the position of continually deciphering dialog.

Constantly electing to overdo the use of a local dialect deters the reader and breaks their concentration as well as the storyline.

There are ever so many ways to inform your reader that the actual story takes place at a definite locale with the local language or dialect, without continually using a difficult dialect.

You, as the writer, may be naturally gifted with expressive language. That being the case, you may have a “voice” that excites a publisher to the point of frenzy because it’s true that a new “voice” in the publishing field is what they look for.

For more great advice and information on how you can bring out the novel inside you order your copy of the e-guide today. This will show you how to get started and get your book published in a matter of weeks! Make your dreams come true and bring out the novel inside of you


- Elizabeth St Denny Mfa

I have to write a short story about a boarding school … there has to be some plot..

could i please get a few tips maybe describing the school or any nice phrases or descriptions to use… or maybe even a plot?
- Zoe C

When people think of writing, they invariably think oof story writing or creative writing. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (or resume) writing is an entirely different discipline to creative writing although the rules you learn through creative writing regarding grammar, spelling and punctuation are extremely important in CV writing, even if the creative aspect is not required.

Since your CV is a shop window for you and is more often than not the first and only impression that you will give a recruiting employer, it is imperative that you ensure it is written to the highest standard you can manage.

There are many websites out there offering free advice that can easily be applied to CV writing (or resume writing) so you don’t have to pay someone else to write it for you. This will allow you to submit it, confident in the knowledge that it is all your own work. Some believe there is something rather dishonest about having your CV written for you as it doesn’t provide an insight into your own written communication skills.

Poor language or spelling will reflect badly on you. Rightly or wrongly, a prospective employer will take this as an indication of your general level of literacy. For this reason, you should look for some editing and checking advice to combine with language and punctuation advice.

Don’t rush your CV; take your time. Make sure you have addressed all of the points possible. Use the language and writing advice you find to ensure that your sentences are as efficient as possible. This means that you get the desired message across in the minimum number of words. Your resume needs to be short, or you risk not having it read at all.

Check your spelling and punctuation more than once: there are few things that annoy reviewers more than bad spelling and badly applied punctuation.

There is always a tendency and a temptation to use partial sentences and phrases in bullet points because ‘they’ll know what you mean’. Try to avoid this wherever possible and demonstrate, through your CV, your ability to be an effective written communicator. You will notice more and more job advertisements asking for excellent written and oral communicators: your CV can demonstrate this for you at the application stage if you take the time and put the effort in.

There are a great many websites out there giving advice on how best to lay out your CV and what information to include, so there’s no point in repeating it all here. Try visiting www.freewritingadvice.com for some of the general writing advice described in this article.

Since CV, or resume, writing is open to a large amount of subjective opinion, it pays to research what is currently accepted and preferred practice in the jobs market today. The content and style of CVs/resumes can change through time and each reviewing manager will have their own preferences.

Try looking at specialised forums or online communities to get a good view of opinion and advice from specialists and other job hunters, who can give you the benefit of their experience. This may vary depending on the job sector you are targeting, so do your homework. Monster.com has a Resume Tips forum that is definitely worth a browse.

There are a great many sites offering advice, services and examples of CVs / resumes. Specialist sites like Resume-help.org can prove to be very valuable if you would prefer to have your CV professionally written, are looking for examples to base to your own on or are looking for specialist advice on what your CV, or even covering letters, should contain.


- Paul Docherty

I am having the worst writers block ever!! I CANNOT think of any good inspiration to help! I am trying to collect words or phrases that could add up into a really good rap, hip-hop, or garage band type of music! any help??
- Lola

i am about to be a part-time english creative writing teacher (for primary 1 to 6 children) in a tuition centre and i have never really taught anyone how to write an essay before. how do i teach them. please guide me step by step.
do i need to teach them grammars,vocabs, proverbs and interesting phrases ?
how can i make my classes more interesting. im afraid those primary school kids will get too bored with me.
- gossipstarrs