The key to successful writing – whether it’s a school essay, business proposal, book manuscript, feature article, or blog post (phew!) – is using clear and effective words and sentences. Here are several quick tips for better writing, which will make even the dullest subjects more interesting for readers (and writers!).  
Before the tips, a quip:
“There are [...]

Before you can capture readers with your words and voice, you must write an effective title! Whether you’re writing magazine articles, blog posts, school essays, or a book – your best title makes readers drool with anticipation.
“Fewer than 10 little words, but so many headaches,” says freelance writer Sara Bimmel. “Why is writing a title so difficult? It could be the pressure to [...]

Who wants to be a starving writer? Not me – especially when I can earn more money by diversifying my web writing (blog posts, online articles on Suite101, etc). These tips for diversification are from Helen Smeaton, a web writer, blogger, and entrepreneur.
But before her tips, a quip from the late great Henry James:
“With the proceeds of my [...]

These tips for writing great conclusions are from one of my regular guest bloggers, Susan Johnston of the Urban Muse. Keep these ways to end your essays, articles, chapters, or blog posts at your fingertips – they’ll come in handy!
Before her tips, a quip:
“There are no dull subjects,” said H.L. Mencken. “There are only dull [...]

These tips for maintaining more than one blog will help you become a more organized, better blogger. Many of these tips are applicable even if you just have one blog – and they’re especially important if you’re considering starting a second or third blog!
Here’s my inspiration for this post:
“How you maintain your five blogs and [...]

You can make money with your writing blog, especially if you pay attention to my tips for advertising Amazon products! These tips stem from a Big Mistake I made on “Quips and Tips for Successful Writers” — I live to serve as a horrible warning to other bloggers and writers :-). Making money blogging can help you fill in the financial gaps between [...]