The Writer's Pulse

In yesterday's post, 5 Tips For Creating A Writing Schedule, I mentioned that it's a good idea to set realistic, tangible goals. Reader Sayz Lim asked for a more detailed overview on what I meant, so instead of just amending that post, I've decided to...

So, you're getting ready to create a writing schedule? Not so fast. Here are five things you should consider before getting started. 1. Make sure it's clear all around. Life's daily preoccupations are unavoidable, but when it comes time to write,...

It's true that we live in a time of instant worldwide communications, dominated by sound-bytes and bullet-point lists. Instant-gratification, in most cases. So it's no surprise that the Inverted Pyramid remains one of the writer's most useful methods of...

[caption id="attachment_1249" align="aligncenter" width="436" caption="Forming An Argument"][/caption] At the core of any good persuasive writing is a reasonable argument. How you make that argument will determine its effectiveness, and so I'd like to...

Whether you are a blogger or a journalist, building a relationship with your readers is probably your most important order of business. Why? Think about it -- building trust, not deceiving your readers, being sure to level with them when discussing...