Articles @ WritersConduit
Below, you will find a list of articles hosted at WritersConduit. If you would like, after browsing through this list you may choose to view a selection of articles from other sources by clicking the "Articles by Others" link near the top of this page.
Writing / Revision
Choosing a Good Title - Provides insights into the art of brainstorming and selecting an attention-grabbing title.
Developing a Strong Plot - Attempts to untangle some of the mysteries to be had in developing a plot that'll keep readers on edge and yearning for more.
How Much Detail is Too Much? - A look at some of the traps authors commonly stumble into when determining how best to convey the landscape of their story to readers.
Regulating your Writing - Promotes methods to help writers keep on target with their writing objectives, in order to bring a work from start to completion effectively.
Writing for Sounds - An uncommon excursion into the process of transcribing sounds into your literary works.
Top Tips for Writers - 10 tips on how to become a better, more productive writer (may defy convention).
Returning to Inspiration - An article emphasizing the value of returning to initial sources of inspiration when it seems the motivational well has run dry.
Book Logistics
Small Publisher Warning Signs - A list of red flags to look out for when choosing to have your book published by a small press.
Finding an Agent - Helps illuminate the path towards procuring literary representation by showcasing various search options.
Writing a Good Query Letter - A generic yet enlightening approach to producing a professional, winning query letter.
Marketing your Work
Marketing your Book Online - Briefly examines several means of conducting effective web marketing for your work.
Marketing your Book Locally - A look at several ways writers can choose to promote their work at
the local level
Marketing Appeal by Design - A look at ways you can help make sure your web site's design is appealing to your viewers.
Other / Miscellaneous
Why Asking a Famous Author to Review your Book Might be a Bad Idea - A few reasons you might want to hold off on requesting a celebrity author to critique your work.
What it Means to be Professional - An examination of current views on professionalism, with a critique of some diturbing new trends.
Writing Superior - A look at the current scene of egotism in the literary world, and what measures authors can take to advance not only themselves, but the entire community in the craft of writing.