Writing About Writing
What am I going to write about?
Which topic is the best?
Who is going to be interested in my article?
You can ask yourself endless questions on 'what' is going to be the subject of your article. Don't despair! This is not a problem . Any topic will do, and a lot of people will read your article as far as you pay attention to the top rule of the internet: Give away information.
This is the reason why people read articles, and that's why you are reading this article in the first place! Think for a moment: Why am I reading this article?
Of course, you might say it's out of curiosity, but the most popular answer would be: To get informed in this field.
The best way to start writing straightaway is to think of an experience of yours. It could be any experience, good or bad, on any subject. I have started my writing career by writing about 'writing'. Sounds funny? It may be , but it has helped me sort out a lot of 'writing' related issues and find my way through them. Before starting writing articles for the web though, I read a lot. I practically read anything I came across online , from ads to news items, and from book reviews to ebooks. I became a reviewer to get into the 'things' faster, and I joined a lot of online communities as well. Then I started writing How-to articles.
One of my first ones focused on the Cover Letter, how to write a smashing letter fast and easily and then send it off to an editor/publisher. You can read this article for free at my site, http://lianametal.tripod.com , or http://liamet.tripod.com. In a short time I had produced a lot of articles on 'writing' , and then I came across the 'ebook' device. I said: Why not? It's free and now I can try to create my own ebook.
So, I did and that was just the beginning. But, creating ebooks is another story.
If you are interested in ebooks, all the instructions are included in my first ebook , Writing Basics, along with a lot of useful tips and information on writing, as well as markets to submit your work to.
You can get Writing Basics from my site at: http://liamet.tripod.com
If you are a new writer or new with the internet as a means of getting published online, you should read it. In Writing Basics I wrote down my own experiences on writing , but there are also other writers' articles included ,as well as interviews that will help you in your writing career.
The odd thing is that a few years ago I did not even know how to operate a computer, and now I am creating e books! Isn't it amazing? And know what? Publishers want books about writing , and articles about writing are always very popular. So, why not give it a try yourself?
Liana Metal is a reviewer and writer living in Europe. She has written fiction and non fiction, and at the moment she is creating ebooks on a variety of subjects. Visit her at http://lianametal.tripod.com and become a contributor.
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 Wall Street Journal | Fla. test scores: More questions than answers WFMZ Allentown The Florida Department of Education has released the results of its most recent statewide standardized tests, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in reading and writing. Results for the FCAT reading tests for grades nine and 10 showed that 52% of ... Hold politicians accountable for education Regraded Test Upends Florida Schools 80 percent of 4th-graders pass FCAT writing portion |
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MTSU grad is writing her own ticket for multimedia success The Daily News Journal 10:09 pm MURFREESBORO — If there's a script for success in broadcasting, Fadia Patterson is writing—and rewriting it—every day. The newly minted master's graduate from MTSU has barely had time to finish writing thank-you notes before packing up for ... |
Boxing writers honor Fernandez for first-place column Philadelphia Daily News RECENTLY RETIRED Daily News sports writer Bernard Fernandez, for the 11th consecutive year, had placing entries in the Boxing Writers Association of America writing contest, known as the “Barneys” in honor of the late former president of the BWAA, ... |
Dean Minnich Writing Again: It's a public government, not a church or cement plant Carroll County Times (blog) As the Carroll County Commissioners trudge through the budget process, it occurs to me that they have no shared vision. Commissioner Robin Frazier apparently wants to use government for missionary work. An online service is needed to view this article ... |
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 Independent Online | Bongi has the write stuff Independent Online By Debashine Thangevelo Hard work paid off for head writer Bongi Ndaba, who was appointed as co-producer of SABC1 s Generations. Picture: Generations Nursing a cold, Bongi Ndaba wasn't about to call in sick. Apologising in advance for the ... |
 The Hindu | 'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH Boston.com PORTSMOUTH, NH—Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process. "The Da Vinci Code" author, who grew up in New Hampshire, ... 'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH, says writing under way on next ... 'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks |
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