While logic would dictate that a work is either fact or fiction, in reality, a good deal of writing falls into special categories. As a writer, the responsibility rests on you to translate the learning and discoveries of complex fields into words that are meaningful to other professionals or accessible to the general public. With […]
types of writing
Options for Fiction Writers
Fiction writers, unite! There’s something special about the ability to create new worlds, one-of-a-kind characters, and never-before-experienced history. An author of fiction can present ideas that would be resisted, if not rejected outright, in non-fiction. So if you’ve been holding back because you’ve been told that fiction is just “escapism,” read on.
Options for Non-fiction Writers
Many writers—and readers—prefer factual material over fictional. The options for non-fiction writers are limitless: The universe is literally at their fingertips. From the endless reaches of space to the intricate machinery of the tiniest cell, and from an in-depth examination of history to projections for the future, any subject is fair game for the non-fiction […]
How to Choose Your Genre
You’re a writer. You love to write. You want people to read your writing. Probably you want people to pay to read your writing. The question is: What should you write? Actually, there are a number of questions related to that one. Who is your audience? Are they old or young? Rich or poor? Where […]
Indecision
Now that you have those ideas, what are you going to do with them? Who should you write for? Where will you sell them. Should you quit your job and devote full time to writing? These are only a few of the decision you’ll have to make as an author.