Archive for the ‘Technique & Guidelines’ Category
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 |
BY RACHELLE ARLIN CREDO
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the drama or the poem, it is imaginative literature that should appeal to the emotions of the readers. Since it communicates the writer’s interpretation of reality, there must be an artistic use of language to signify human experience. But how do we write a great short story? What are the things to keep in mind in order to come up with a short story that works? Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 |
BY DINA GIOLITTO
In my ten years as an advertiser, I’ve encountered plenty of folks with a flair for writing. They were born having some idea of where to put the words within the sentence, and the sentences within the paragraph. They usually know what words to use — when to say ‘bloom’ instead of ‘grow,’ or ‘confused’ instead of ‘befuddled.’
But having a flair doesn’t make them an expert in the field.
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Friday, October 27th, 2006 |
BY MARK BARNES
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense novels require a simple formula, which will make your work truly suspenseful. Follow this basic recipe, and you’re well on your way to building a whole library of successful suspense novels.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2006 |
BY LOUISE DOP
Most writers know that an eye-catching photograph can enhance the chances of acceptance but if it’s submitted in the wrong format any advantage will be thrown away. A glance through a selection of contributors’ guidelines reveals editorial requirements ranging from ‘non-matt prints at 72 dpi’ to ‘TIFF files split for CMYK.’ The uninitiated shouldn’t be daunted by such technical jargon. This simple guide to the more widely used terms will arm you with the knowledge required to submit your pictures correctly and, critically, to keep those editors satisfied.
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