Writing: Understanding The First Rule Of Writing—Before You Start The Great American Book

Understanding The First Rule Of Writing—Before You Start The Great American Book

Written by Marvin D. Cloud

Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are not followed. Even mixing and matching systems to favor one’s own position can cause a great deal of consternation. In writing a book, repparttar

first rule is to know and understand why you want to write in repparttar 128447

first place.

In other words, you need to develop a theme that will answer repparttar 128448 question of why you want to write. I usually get a blank stare when I ask a budding author, “What is your book’s theme?” Eventually repparttar 128449 answer I get may be repparttar 128450 title of a manuscript.

When I explain that a title isn’t a theme, I then may hear, “It’s repparttar 128451 story of my life.” That is unquestionably repparttar 128452 number-one answer I get. There is a big difference between repparttar 128453 title of your book and your theme.

While your title may be repparttar 128454 sizzle, repparttar 128455 theme is repparttar 128456 flavor and is formally defined as a “recurring, unifying subject or idea.” This is repparttar 128457 aim or repparttar 128458 main message of your book. Generally speaking, in writing there are two themes: repparttar 128459 author’s theme and repparttar 128460 book’s theme.

The author’s theme is repparttar 128461 usual subject matter repparttar 128462 writer handles, or repparttar 128463 one repparttar 128464 writer is most comfortable with. For example, a writer may find his forte in repparttar 128465 subject matter of healing or forgiveness. Another may write most of repparttar 128466 time in repparttar 128467 area of spirituality or motivation.

Don’t confuse repparttar 128468 author’s theme with genre, which is repparttar 128469 category of writing. In addition to establishing if you are writing fiction or non-fiction, there are several categories your book may fall into. Some of repparttar 128470 most popular ones today are biography, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, thriller/espionage, horror, inspirational, historical, and courtroom drama. Your book’s theme is what repparttar 128471 reader should learn most after reading your story. There are two answers that you as a writer shouldn’t give when questioned about your theme: 1) This book is about me and repparttar 128472 things that have happened to me; and 2) A rambling, almost incoherent dissertation that leaves one asking, “Huh?” Every author should ask and answer repparttar 128473 following questions: “Why am I writing? What am I trying to articulate? What kind of outcome will repparttar 128474 story have on repparttar 128475 reader and what is repparttar 128476 outcome I’m aiming for?”

Framing Your Story: Writing Tips for Online Marketing

Written by Sarah Benoit

The Art Of Self Promotion

One of repparttar keys to small business success is repparttar 128442 ability to develop, write, edit and design your own marketing material. In order to accomplish this goal a small business owner must learn repparttar 128443 essential art of self-promotion. The Internet has opened many doors for small business owners and entrepreneurs to market themselves for little or no cost through online writing and publishing. To take advantage of this easy and affordable marketing opportunity all you need is time to research and skills to help you express yourself. Writing skills can be honed with creativity, planning and practice. Building your skill in this area helps create a more focused marketing campaign and increased confidence in your sales approach. Once focus and confidence are infused into your marketing scheme it can generate more leads, more sales and more exposure to your identified consumers.

Framing A Story

The Internet world is a place where small business entrepreneurs can be published and feature their expertise, problem solving techniques and personal success stories. This can generate networking contacts and qualified leads. Writing a story is like building a home. The most important part of repparttar 128444 house is repparttar 128445 foundation and repparttar 128446 framework. The framework must be strong and solid. The rest of repparttar 128447 article is shaped by your individual voice, humor, insight, educational content and clarity. Framing a story is repparttar 128448 first step to writing an article that will stand out and catch repparttar 128449 audience’s attention. There are three basic frames to consider. Choose carefully according to repparttar 128450 marketing goals you have set and repparttar 128451 consumer audience you want to attract.

Frame #1 A Chronological Sequence

Framing a story with a chronological sequence is a standard in writing. Simply create a beginning, middle and end. The impression you leave with a reader is largely based on repparttar 128452 opening and closing, so be certain these two areas are strong, clear and exciting. A powerful beginning is what catches a reader’s attention. The middle of an article should provide repparttar 128453 reader with a reason to continue. This is essential in online writing projects since Internet readers generally have a shorter attention span. The end should cause repparttar 128454 reader to remember your name and repparttar 128455 information you have provided. Don’t be afraid to take risks! The more original repparttar 128456 article content is repparttar 128457 more attractive your article will be for potential customers. Summarize your article in repparttar 128458 beginning and end with fresh perspectives and angles. Don’t be too repetitive and make sure your article includes something repparttar 128459 reader can take away.

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