Fiction Articles

Ending A Story The Right Way
By: Robert Starr - Jul 23, 2008
Choosing an ending for your fiction dictates how satisfying the whole experience will be for the reader.
The Percherons New Home
By: Edna X Wilson - Jul 17, 2008
Second in size only to Colonial Williamsburg, Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, WI offers a trip into Wisconsin history Built in the tradition of...
An Analysis of the Birth-Mark by Nathaniel Hawthorne
By: John Schlismann - Jul 12, 2008
As in all of Hawthorne's writings when one finishes reading his stories you come up with more questions than answers No other writer makes you...
Editing For Style And Tone
By: Robert Starr - Jun 23, 2008
All editors walk a fine line with fiction manuscripts.The job is always about enhancing the author's voice and not altering it.
The Editor's Artistic Touch
By: Robert Starr - Jun 12, 2008
Some people don't understand that the editor's job often takes the same kind of artistic touch that the writer uses.
The Strangest Breakfast
By: Patricia A. Jones - Jun 6, 2008
I woke up groaning, drum beating painfully inside my head Tongue thick and dry, body drained - not unusual for a Saturday morning
Writing Contests Could Be Your Ticket To Publication
By: Paul Turner - Jun 5, 2008
Entering your work into writing contests is a great way to perfect your writing, win acclaim and eventually get your work published.
The Christmas Angels And The Sheppard's
By: Joe Will - May 9, 2008
A Story of Angels Visiting the Sheppard's After Jesus was born in Bethlehem an angel of Christmas appeared to the shepherds telling them of the...
The Simple 5 Step Secret To Great Fiction
By: Suzanne Harrison - Mar 17, 2008
In this article, I define the five essential elements of any good story, whether it's a novel, a short story, a play or a screenplay. Use these...
The Blame Game-devotional
By: Lynn Powers - Mar 4, 2008
"Wasn't me" My fourteen-year-old son has spoken those words more often than I care to remember
What Can The Mystery Writers Of America Learn About Discrimination From The Sneetches?
By: Lynn Osterkamp, Ph.D. - Mar 1, 2008
The Mystery Writers of America (MWA), an organization that defines itself as " the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied...
Would You Like To Know Some Of The Roots Of The Fear Of Rejection?
By: David Williamson - Jan 22, 2008
Do you have, even a slight, fear of rejection Are you afraid of being alone
Short Story Writing - A Viable Route To Publication For Older Writers
By: Steve Dempster - Jan 9, 2008
Many people take up writing as a hobby or as a more serious undertaking later in life - maybe even after what would be considered by many...
The Dark Side Of Kilimanjaro
By: Oundo Andundi - Nov 27, 2007
As you climb Kilimanjaro spare a thought for the humble porter His life is one of extreme hardship of trekking up and down the mountain carrying...
An Inspirational Story; "The Salt Of The Earth"
By: Gary M. Miller - Nov 9, 2007
This is a true story about a self-employed carpenter who was struggling with his life He had a lot of the common problems that carpenters have
A Truck And An Unusual Gift
By: Kathy Austin - Nov 6, 2007
I am agriculturist and have farmland where mostly rice and wheat is grown However, I have a passion of riding trucks
The Improved Idiots Guide to Object Writing
By: Paul Warren - Oct 19, 2007
Object writing is the writers set of bar bells to get the creative muscle exercised. Use it every morning to tone your writing powers.
Writing a Book Made Easy
By: Caterina Christakos - Oct 12, 2007
Learn what the biggest obstacles to writing are and how to overcome them.
Taking the Next Step: Becoming a Published Book Writer
By: Caterina Christakos - Oct 12, 2007
Learn what to do after your book is written. The publishing process explained.
The Three "Questions" Of Science Fiction
By: Steven Barnes - Sep 13, 2007
S.F. is often thought of as spaceships and aliens. While true, this is merely the surface. Look a bit closer!