Articles on Writing
Articles On Writing
Page One
"The successful man will profit from his mistakes and
try again in a different way.  ~  Dale CarnegieI
Building Fictional Characters One Stranger at a Time: This article can help
you take a blank character and give him flash and bones.

Rejection Letters Aren't All Bad: Yes, there actually are some good things
about them.

The Power of a Query Letter: Ever wonder what an editor can figure out
about your writing just from reading a one-page query letter?

Recipe for Mailing a Complete Manuscript: Getting that request for a
complete is a wonderful thing, until you find yourself trying to figure out the
best way to mail the darn thing. This article should help.

Writer Beware!: In the writing world, you have to know who and what to
avoid and what's normal and what isn't.

How to Get the Most Out of E-Mail Lists: I run a few large ones and have
been a member of many more. Along the way I've learned a lot about them.

Conflict: What it is and what it isn't.

Writing Contests: If you are going to enter some, judge a few, or even
coordinate one, then this article is for you.

What is Point of View: Short and to the point article about POV.

Pace: Keep that story moving.

The Give and Take of Critiques: This article offers plenty of hints on giving
a critique and taking one.

Helpful Hints on Characterization

Your E-mail Message – Your Reputation: You might want to read this one
before you send that next message on list to a writing group.

All That Sex!: If you have some doubts about writing sex scenes, this article
might help you figure things out.

Getting Back To Writing: If you find yourself struggling to get back to your
writing after a break away from it, then this article might help you or at least
let you know you aren't alone.
For articles on characters and characterization, check out my Building
Fictional Characters page.  The same goes for articles on subjects like,
writing a synopsis or query letter, formatting, agents, and writing contests.
Copyright © 2000 by Charlotte Dillon.
          All rights reserved.
These articles on page one are a few I have written.  They each may be
used for free in a newsletter or on a website as long as 'my name and a
link to my homepage' is given. I hope to add new ones now and then.
What you'll find on Articles' Page Two:

A Little History
Critiques
Tips & Advice & Tricks & More
Plot
Let's Talk About Money
Point of View
Conflict
Sexual Tension and Love Scenes
Dialogue
Groups of Articles
Beginnings, Middles and Ends
Different Romance Categories
Discipline in Writing
What you'll find on Articles' Page Three:

Settings
Writing How To
Writing as a Career
Writing Conferences & Editor/Agent Appointments
This & That
Interviews with Editors & Agents
Promotion Know How
Rewriting & Editing
Help Using MS Word & More