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Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on September 12, 2017 3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value2017-09-12T18:54:40+00:00 - No Comment

3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value

3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value Though they capture the imaginations of many, tales of the weird, the fantastical, and the horrifying tend to be regarded as lesser works of literature--assuming they’re considered literature…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on September 9, 2017 How to be a Travel Blogger? Tips and Tricks2017-09-09T06:54:40+00:00 - 1 Comment

How to be a Travel Blogger? Tips and Tricks

  How to be a Travel Blogger? Tips and Tricks Writing an article while you are sitting on the Ocean beach with a rainbow cocktail? Of course, you have seen the pictures of travel bloggers…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on September 7, 2017 How to Become a Werewolf by Elliott O’Donnell2017-09-07T16:28:48+00:00 - No Comment

How to Become a Werewolf by Elliott O’Donnell

How to Become a Werewolf AS I have already stated, in some people lycanthropy is hereditary; and when it is not hereditary it may be acquired through the performance of certain of the rites ordained…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on September 1, 2017 The Sources of Hallowe’en2017-09-01T22:03:53+00:00 - No Comment

The Sources of Hallowe’en

The Sources of Hallowe'en from the Book of Hallowe'en 1919 If we could ask one of the old-world pagans whom he revered as his greatest gods, he would be sure to name among them the…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on August 27, 2017 Best Editing Tools for Bloggers2017-08-27T11:03:25+00:00 - No Comment

Best Editing Tools for Bloggers

Best Editing Tools for Bloggers          Here are some suggestions on finding the best editing tools for bloggers. After you spend hours or even days working on a single blog post and…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on August 26, 2017 7 Habits to Become a Successful Writer2017-08-26T09:44:10+00:00 - 2 Comments

7 Habits to Become a Successful Writer

Finding 7 Habits to Become a Successful Writer is not easy. When discussing habits, the first thing we think about is a negative pattern of behavior we are trying to break. However, we can actually…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on August 5, 2017 Exquisite Corpse Game for Writers2017-08-05T20:58:45+00:00 - 27 Comments

Exquisite Corpse Game for Writers

Welcome to our game for writers. It is an Exquisite Corpse. An Exquisite Corpse is a writing or art game where you complete the story, poem or drawing in parts. Each author or artist cannot…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on August 1, 2017 Write like Robert McKee: Must-Know Tips from the Master2017-08-01T19:26:01+00:00 - No Comment

Write like Robert McKee: Must-Know Tips from the Master

Write like Robert McKee: Must-Know Tips from the Master Can you name the only celeb who did not attend McKee's seminars on filmmaking, screenwriting, and storytelling? While you are wondering, here goes one interesting fact…

Articles On Writing  by Vanessa Wang+Vanessa Wang on July 3, 2017 Being A Writer in Silicon Valley2017-08-08T08:03:27+00:00 - 4 Comments

Being A Writer in Silicon Valley

Being A Writer in Silicon Valley by Vanessa Wang     When I first arrived in Silicon Valley two years ago, I had very few expectations for this place. My husband, a computer programmer, had dragged…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on June 30, 2017 Top 10 Monsters: What we fear when we fear these monsters2017-06-30T22:46:41+00:00 - No Comment

Top 10 Monsters: What we fear when we fear these monsters

Here are the Top 10 Monsters: What we fear when we fear these monsters. I believe that all monsters are connected to a specific fear. Monsters are the things that haunt us and thrill us.…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on June 3, 2017 Review of Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” by Willa Cather2017-06-01T10:10:59+00:00 - 2 Comments

Review of Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” by Willa Cather

Willa Cather “THE AWAKENING.” Kate Chopin. $ Chicago: H. S. Stone & Co. Pittsburg: J. R. Weldin & Co. A Creole “Bovary” is this little novel of Miss Chopin’s. Not that the heroine is a…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on June 2, 2017 The Art of Fiction by Henry James2017-06-01T09:53:57+00:00 - 1 Comment

The Art of Fiction by Henry James

I should not have affixed so comprehensive a title to these few remarks, necessarily wanting in any completeness, upon a subject the full consideration of which would carry us far, did I not seem to…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on June 1, 2017 Advice on Reading the Ancient Classics by Henry David Thoreau2017-06-01T06:24:07+00:00 - 1 Comment

Advice on Reading the Ancient Classics by Henry David Thoreau

The student may read Homer or Æschylus in the Greek without danger of dissipation or luxuriousness, for it implies that he in some measure emulates their heroes, and consecrates morning hours to their pages. The…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on May 15, 2017 Writing and Social Communication2017-08-05T11:51:02+00:00 - No Comment

Writing and Social Communication

Writing and Social Communication It may sound simple, but most of us struggle with mastering the art of speaking or trying to engage in a conversation. Most likely, we say one thing, someone else hears…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on May 7, 2017 Writing as an Artistic Talent2017-07-04T22:31:37+00:00 - No Comment

Writing as an Artistic Talent

Writing as an Artistic Talent Being concerned with writing as an artistic talent: There are two different schools of thought when it comes to writing. The first one maintains that becoming a successful writer requires…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on April 10, 2017 50 Word Story contest2017-04-10T18:15:30+00:00 - 25 Comments

50 Word Story contest

Welcome to the 1st Annual Justine Moritz Literary contest. If you win this contest you win $500 in ads on our site and the right to say that you are the winner of this grim…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on April 6, 2017 10 Ways to Support National Poetry Month  2017-04-06T18:24:18+00:00 - 3 Comments

10 Ways to Support National Poetry Month  

It’s that time of year again. Sandwiched between chilly March and warm May is the soggy month of April, and poets everywhere rejoice! If I could have voted, I would have put national poetry month…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 21, 2017 Best Social Networking Sites and Message Boards for Writer2017-07-23T12:26:01+00:00 - 1 Comment

Best Social Networking Sites and Message Boards for Writer

The Best Social Networking Sites and Message Boards for Writers have become more difficult over the last 5-10 years to find. It’s amazing how some very well established sites just disappeared after Facebook climbed to…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 18, 2017 How to plan a novel: quick tips2017-03-18T20:34:09+00:00 - No Comment

How to plan a novel: quick tips

  As the saying goes: “Everyone has a novel in them” that's the easy part, however, actually starting a novel is where things get a little difficult. The problem with starting a novel is that…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 18, 2017 How to keep your business writing skills up to date2017-03-18T21:27:14+00:00 - No Comment

How to keep your business writing skills up to date

How to keep your business writing skills up to date Keeping your writing skills up to date is not a case of checking the most recent formatting or grammar updates. It is about learning what…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 16, 2017 My 5 Favorite Northeast Ohio Bookstores2017-05-28T22:34:28+00:00 - No Comment

My 5 Favorite Northeast Ohio Bookstores

My 5 Favorite Northeast Ohio Bookstores What does an aspiring fiction writer and full-time English teacher do for fun these days, you ask? Why, visit bookstore after bookstore (after bookstore), of course! If you find…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 12, 2017 On Writing: How To Tell A Story2017-03-12T12:10:33+00:00 - 1 Comment

On Writing: How To Tell A Story

This is the first in a series of articles we are running On Writing. We thought it would be interesting to let authors from the past do the talking. This is Mark Twain's words about…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 11, 2017 How to Create a Successful Writing Blog2017-08-14T18:40:20+00:00 - No Comment

How to Create a Successful Writing Blog

How to Create a Successful Writing Blog We all know as writers it’s difficult to get our work out there. Here are 10 things you can do even before your work has been published. Not…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 11, 2017 Top 10 Science Fiction Magazines2017-05-28T23:08:48+00:00 - 5 Comments

Top 10 Science Fiction Magazines

Top 10 Science Fiction Magazines In creating our Top 10 Science Fiction Magazine list, we used 3 main factors to decide what we feel are the best magazines out there. 1. We looked at the…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 11, 2017 Should I Self Publish My Book?2017-05-28T22:37:11+00:00 - No Comment

Should I Self Publish My Book?

Should I Self-Publish My Book? This article was moved from our old achieve. The information in here is still It is somewhat relevant. We hope it is helpful.  There is a big question out there…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 8, 2017 4 Proven Ways to Help You Overcome Procrastination When Studying Online2017-05-28T22:37:33+00:00 - No Comment

4 Proven Ways to Help You Overcome Procrastination When Studying Online

4 Proven Ways to Help You Overcome Procrastination When Studying Online   Do you find yourself waiting until the last minute to study, only to end up pulling an all-nighter right before a big test?…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 6, 2017 How to promote your book (step by step)2017-05-28T22:37:47+00:00 - No Comment

How to promote your book (step by step)

How to promote your book (step by step) I’ve talked about the lack of understanding on how to promote your book before, in the mistakes self-published authors make. The biggest problems authors have in general,…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 5, 2017 Guest Bloggers: We want to feature you!2017-03-05T17:53:24+00:00 - 10 Comments

Guest Bloggers: We want to feature you!

Article Submissions Guest Bloggers, we accept submissions of articles year round. We are looking for all types of articles connected to writing, publishing, authors, author lives, really anything connected to writers, editors, publishers. We only take…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on March 2, 2017 Mistakes of Self-Published Book Authors2017-05-28T22:44:53+00:00 - 1 Comment

Mistakes of Self-Published Book Authors

Mistakes of Self-Published Book Authors Everyone (excluding book publishers) rejoiced when in the recent past it became exceedingly easy to publish a book. Finally the gatekeepers were put in their place. No longer would authors…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 27, 2017 Should you take an Online Writing Course?2017-02-27T18:15:08+00:00 - 5 Comments

Should you take an Online Writing Course?

To the point: Will an online writing course hurt you? No. Most of the time they are taught by experienced professionals. Will an online writing course help your writing? In most cases, it will. Is…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 26, 2017 Promote Your Literary Blog2017-02-26T21:39:39+00:00 - No Comment

Promote Your Literary Blog

This is to all literary magazine editors and publishers. We want to link to your feeds. That means your latest posts on your site will come up on our home page. With over 500,000 visits…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 26, 2017 Reasons Why I Don’t Have My Own Blog Yet2017-05-28T22:45:33+00:00 - No Comment

Reasons Why I Don’t Have My Own Blog Yet

Reasons Why I Don’t Have My Own Blog Yet I love blogs. Some are a great source of useful and intriguing information. Others just make me laugh fit to burst a gut. I constantly share…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 23, 2017 Get Paid for Writing Successful Greeting Cards2017-05-31T19:44:17+00:00 - No Comment

Get Paid for Writing Successful Greeting Cards

Get Paid for Writing Successful Greeting Cards Do you want to get paid for writing greeting cards? Blow Birthday is seeking well written Birthday Cards that fit a theme. The company is opening its doors…

Articles On Writing  by Mary Walton+Mary Walton on February 23, 2017 9 Best Grammar Tools To Improve Your Writing Style2017-05-28T22:45:59+00:00 - No Comment

9 Best Grammar Tools To Improve Your Writing Style

9 Best Grammar Tools To Improve Your Writing Style No matter how long you've been writing, you need to keep looking to improve your skills. The more you work at your craft, the better you…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 22, 2017 Naming Fictional Characters2017-05-28T22:51:10+00:00 - No Comment

Naming Fictional Characters

Naming Fictional Characters Advice from an Ultracrepidarian I’ve named my way into a dilemma. Leonard Legasse has been the main character in the four novels I’ve written. In three of them, it is the same…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 19, 2017 5 Reasons Why Writers Should Focus on Creativity2017-06-30T23:14:18+00:00 - No Comment

5 Reasons Why Writers Should Focus on Creativity

5 Reasons Why Writers Should Focus on Creativity What kind of writing do you do on a regular basis? Are you a digital writing professional? A copywriter? An expert who focuses on social media campaigns…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 18, 2017 Writing Gear2017-05-28T22:51:33+00:00 - No Comment

Writing Gear

We are launching a new venture today: Every Writer store front. This is the first time we are offereing merchandise to our readers. We hope you enjoy the products. They are all for writers, and…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 16, 2017 5 Tips To Writing The Story Of Your Own Life2017-06-30T23:19:20+00:00 - 3 Comments

5 Tips To Writing The Story Of Your Own Life

5 Tips To Writing The Story Of Your Own Life It seems incredibly easy to write about yourself. You know exactly what has happened and many events are very important to you. But if a…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 15, 2017 What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer2017-05-28T22:52:11+00:00 - No Comment

What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer

What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer When you think about Stephen King, you are probably wondering how exactly he creates his worlds. This is a perfect example as Stephen…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 13, 2017 Top 10 Essay Writing Workarounds2017-05-28T22:52:30+00:00 - 1 Comment

Top 10 Essay Writing Workarounds

Top 10 Essay Writing Workarounds The tendencies of writing change with time. In the past, writers were people who knew their way with words. If you try reading a book by Julio Cortazar, for example,…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on February 11, 2017 How to Find an Online Writing Course2017-05-28T22:52:43+00:00 - No Comment

How to Find an Online Writing Course

How to Find an Online Writing Course Do you need an online course? If you are still deciding about taking an online or university writing course take a look at this article and weight out…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on January 18, 2017 How to Remain Competitive as a Freelance Writer2017-01-18T18:35:54+00:00 - No Comment

How to Remain Competitive as a Freelance Writer

For many people, freelance writing is a dream career. The operative phrase in that sentence is “many people.” With so many people making the switch to freelance work, you need to be able to distinguish…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on January 10, 2017 Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy2017-05-28T23:01:21+00:00 - 15 Comments

Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy

Shakespeare Sucks! (or Shakespeare not a Great Genius) Leo Tolstoy I remember the astonishment I felt when I first read Shakespeare. I expected to receive a powerful esthetic pleasure, but having read, one after the…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on January 5, 2017 New Literary Awards From EWR2017-01-07T00:47:38+00:00 - 1 Comment

New Literary Awards From EWR

We have finally decided to formalize our short and minute fiction awards. Here is a new schedule of these awards. If you want to enter our contests, it’s free. We will run 5 fiction contests…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on January 5, 2017 Winner of the 2016 James Dillingham Young Award2017-05-28T23:01:41+00:00 - 1 Comment

Winner of the 2016 James Dillingham Young Award

Winner of the 2016 James Dillingham Young Award David L. Tamarin is the winner of our 2016 James Dillingham Young Literary Award. Mr. Tamarin won with the following entry: Interview with a Scream Queen The…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on December 14, 2016 Is There a Santa Claus 18972017-03-04T09:41:13+00:00 - No Comment

Is There a Santa Claus 1897

A Menagerie Under the Tree by Richard D Wolfe The following, reprinted from the editorial page of the New York Sun, was written by the late Mr. Frank P. Church: We take pleasure in answering…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on December 13, 2016 Christmas by Washington Irving2017-05-28T23:18:20+00:00 - No Comment

Christmas by Washington Irving

Christmas by Washington Irving But is old, old, good old Christmas gone? Nothing but the hair of his good, gray old head and beard left? Well, I will have that, seeing I cannot have more…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on December 7, 2016 We will build you a website!2017-05-28T23:18:17+00:00 - 1 Comment

We will build you a website!

We Will Build your author platform A author’s platform on the web is simply a base of electronic operations for an author where they can build an audience and a following even before their book…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on December 4, 2016 Do These Every Day to Promote Your Book2017-05-28T23:19:55+00:00 - 3 Comments

Do These Every Day to Promote Your Book

Things you should be doing everyday to promote your book. Tweeting Yes, I know it’s difficult to tweet everyday for some authors (especially those who have a day job), but tweeting everyday is not as…

Articles On Writing  by Every Writer+Every Writer on December 4, 2016 The 50 Word O’Henry Contest2017-05-28T23:20:07+00:00 - 26 Comments

The 50 Word O’Henry Contest

The 50 Word O’Henry Contest Announcing James Dillingham Young Award: We love the 50 Word Horror Contest because the stories always turn out so wonderful. They have great plots, creepy character, monsters, things that make you…

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