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Articles in Home | Writing | Non-fiction articles Title|Newest|Oldest Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Johann Goethe  By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of German writer and dramatist Johann Goethe. Don't Write Short Texts. Write Concise Ones  By : Philip Yaffe "Short" and "concise" are often considered to be synonyms. Being short is only half of what conciseness is all about. Understanding and applying the other half can dramatically improve the quality of your writing and speaking. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of People Named 'H'  By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of people with surnames beginning with "H". Shakespeare: What Can a Great Poet Teach Us about Clear, Concise Expository Writing?  By : Philip Yaffe William Shakespeare was unquestionably one of the world's greatest poets and playwrights; his way with words was inimitable. So what can this incomparable genius of evocative fiction teach us about writing clear, concise non-fiction? You'd be amazed! Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche  By : Philip Yaffe Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who questioned ideas and dogmas that were not "life-affirming". His keen observations were often formulated in "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Gianni Truvianni’s Life in Poland Under Communism  By : Gianni Truvianni This is an article depicting the difficulties that I saw and to a small extent even lived through while visiting Poland during its last few years of communism. Why Write an eBook?  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Writing a print book takes lots more time and money so a good way to start is to write an eBook instead. EBooks will not only promote your business, they will help you make a name for yourself and your company, and establish you as an expert in your field. Here are six tips to get you started. Why Write A Non-Fiction Book?  By : Garrett B. Gunderson Contrary to what you may think, publishing a non-fiction book won't make you any money. So why should you write one? Learn truths about the book industry and the purpose of non-fiction books that may surprise you. A must-read for all business owners considering writing a book. Get a Cast of Characters to Help You Write A Book  By : Joan Clout-Kruse You can get help with your writing just ask around! Here are some resources for helping you get your book on the way: writing buddies, book and publishing coaches, cheerleaders, interviewers, researchers, bookstores, reviewers, experts, authors, speakers, testimonials and bloggers, just to name a few. Just imagine you could have all these people rooting for your success! Tips on Writing a Book: Breaking Writer's Block  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Suffering from writer's block? Here are ten tips that will get you going again: Skip to another section, believe you are getting paid, set up and follow a schedule, get connected with other writers, set up a writing regimen and follow it, get organized, go for a walk, write some poetry, reinforce your belief system, maximize enthusiasm. How to Write a Best Seller  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Learn the formula for a best seller. Some of the tips are: Have an attention-getting title, attractive book cover design, sales information on back cover, testimonials, terrific titles for your Table of Contents, and of course good content. You'll see that you too can write a best seller by simply following a few key writing tips. Write an eBook - Make Money  By : Joan Clout-Kruse There are thousands of articles on the Internet that show you how to write an eBook, but very few that tell you what you need to do to market and sell your eBook online. Some marketing tips include: Doing research, building a website, building a list, writing a sales page, having a Paypal account, promoting online, writing articles, and joining joint ventures. Is There A God?  By : Gianni Truvianni An article about weather God should matter to us or not? September 11 Seen From Waraw Poland By An American  By : Gianni Truvianni September 11, 2001 is a date that will live forever in the annals of history as the day the United of America, my country as well as city of birth was though not exclusively attacked by Islamic terrorists. I am sure I do not need to acquaint anyone with the facts that transpired on that day as I am convinced that everybody who is past a certain age and has the gift of literacy has had more then enough time to become acquainted with them. Memories of My Grandmother part four  By : Gianni Truvianni Time goes by, this nobody can prevent even if there intensions and will wish it were not so and as much as I in my thoughts am longing to reenter the past I can not for the past is not a place nor a time but images of things that have transformed themselves in to the present. Memories of My Grandmother part three  By : Gianni Truvianni Time goes by, this nobody can prevent even if there intensions and will wish it were not so and as much as I in my thoughts am longing to reenter the past I can not for the past is not a place nor a time but images of things that have transformed themselves in to the present. Memories of my Grandmother part two  By : Gianni Truvianni Time goes by, this nobody can prevent even if there intensions and will wish it were not so and as much as I in my thoughts am longing to reenter the past I can not for the past is not a place nor a time but images of things that have transformed themselves in to the present. Not Always Finding The Truth Or Facts In American History  By : Gianni Truvianni I am American by birth as I was born in the city of New York which is situated in a state which bears the same name. This fact that I am American neither causes me pride nor embarrassment as it was not my doing therefore it is neither to my credit nor fault for that matter that I was born where I was. To many of my fellow Americans this line of thought may make me “unpatriotic” and if this be the case I do not deny them this right. However the subject of patriotism is not why I opted to write this article but the subject of American history is. Notes on Writing from Writers of Note  By : Philip Yaffe Why do people almost always equate the term "writer" with creative writing (fiction) and almost never with expository writing (non-fiction)? In trying to find the answer to this question, expository writer Philip Yaffe discovered that the two genres, in many ways distinct and divergent, nevertheless have many features in common. The two types of writers can profit from these similarities in order to better exploit the differences. Top 5 Book Web Site Mistakes Blocking Your Book Site From Becoming a Marketing Machine  By : Earma Brown Are you making this mistake with your book's web site? Too many book web site owners look at their web site as little more than a place to store their bio details and book cover picture. A different way has emerged. Now your book web site can be used as an effective marketing tool. Used in the right way, it can spear-head many successful marketing campaigns for you in the near future. Yaffe’s Law vs. Murphy’s Law: A New Look at an Old Problem  By : Philip Yaffe Murphy’s Law is considered by many to be the fundamental law of the universe. It states: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Philip Yaffe claims to have found a loophole regarding writing and speaking. In this article, he shows how Yaffe’s Law can be used to counteract Murphy’s Law, leading to more persuasive marketing plans, sales letters, financial reports, etc., as well as speeches and oral presentations people will be eager to attend and actually listen to. Laugh Your Way to Persuasive Communication  By : Philip Yaffe If you can tell a joke well, you already possess many of the skills you need to write a persuasive marketing plan, sales letter, financial report, new product proposal, etc. Equally, you already possess many of the skills you need to prepare persuasive speeches and other types of oral presentations. This article shows how to use the hidden attributes of good jokes in all areas of persuasive communication. Fixing the Flaws in the 10 Principles of Clear Writing  By : Philip Yaffe A widely circulated list of 10 Principles of Clear Writing offers much useful advice. However, these “principles” are really tips and techniques. By understanding the true principles that underlie them, they can be used with even greater effectiveness and impact. What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us about Clear, Concise Writing  By : Philip Yaffe Abraham Lincoln, America's iconic 16th President (1861-65), was never known as either a great writer or a great orator. Yet he penned one of the most highly praised and oft-quoted speeches in history. It was probably so good because it clearly expressed his controlled passion towards the monumental event he was talking about. Nevertheless, it is possible to dispassionately analyze it and draw some important lessons. Write a Book One Chapter at a Time  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Write your book chapter by chapter and soon you will see the finished product. You can follow some guidelines such as: finding the theme, writing about personal experiences, writing an outline, recording and transcribing. Just follow these good writing habits and you will breeze through your first draft and finish it in 90 days! You Can Write A Book with the Energy Booster - Motivation  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Write passionately about the things you love - something you believe with all your heart and soul - because it is important to stay motivated and energized in order to get things done. That is how you keep your enthusiasm. That is how to stay motivated. Goal Setting is Important to Your Writing Success  By : Joan Clout-Kruse The key to writing a book is: First believe, then commit, and finally put your whole heart and soul into it. Are you ready to begin? Do you have the passion? If you answered, "Yes," then you can write a book! Let's get started by using some goal setting techniques to get you going. Write a Book, Be an Expert  By : Joan Clout-Kruse Here are some tips to get any writer started writing about what he or she doesn't know. Although it is easier to write about what you know, you can write about what you don't know and be highly successful at it. I Want To Create My Own eBook - How Do I Come Up With A Fantastic, Eye-Popping Title?  By : Paula Brett Do you already have a fantastic title written down for your ebook? No? Well, a good title will get noticed. A GREAT title will grab readers by the throat and pull them into your sales opportunities. Write Your Book Title to Top Seller Status  By : Earma Brown Are you finished writing your book? Congratulations! But wait, does your book title still need work? Most working titles should never make it through the final edit. Titles are one of the most important aspects of your book's selling power. Getting this wrong could mean your book never receives the attention your message deserves. The Five Key Marketing Elements Critical to Publisher Interest in a Nonfiction Book  By : Gail Richards The author's platform is her established audience following and the way to reach readers through a large database, syndicated radio show, national television show, magazine column, large and well-known company—in other words, name recognition on a large scale. Write Nonfiction in November  By : Nina Amir This article challenges writers to focus on starting and finishing a work of nonfiction during the month of November. The author encourages them to focus on simply writing, not editing, leaving this stage to December. Writing a Non-Fiction Book  By : Bharat Parekh Enigmatic stories, book ideas and thoughts use to run into the minds of everyone, why not to pen it down. Misinformation Disinformation & Reformation  By : Frank Ahearn Privacy Expert Frank M. Ahearn reveals the tools to misinformation, disinformation and reformation. Frank offers clients freedom in the from of a private witness protection service. He has been featured in GQ Magazine, the BBC and numerous other radio shows. Ten Things Rookie Authors Do To Mess Up Their Non-Fiction Book Success  By : Gail Richards First time authors just don’t know what they don’t know. Learn and be better prepared to maximize your potential for book sales and publishing success. Here are the top ten things we find that are most likely to sabotage that first book effort: Return On Investment of a Non-Fiction Book to the Author  By : Gail Richards A soft cover book, perhaps 6” x 9” or other industry standard size for a trade paperback would be priced retail anywhere from $12 to $30 for consumer distribution, up to $50 for a professional book, and even higher for a textbook. An add-on CD might be $20, and a book plus CD package might sell for $40 minimum. The Essential Media Kit for the Nonfiction Author  By : Gail Richards One of the most vital items an author must have in hardcopy and online is a media kit. Keep it in PDF format, and you will have everything you need in one place. Ten Powerful Strategies to Write a Nonfiction Bestseller  By : Gail Richards Many people not only want to author a book, but they want the book to be commercially successful. If you want to write a book that is a best seller, there are things you need to do in the creation of the book. The Seven Deadly Sins for Non-Fiction Writing  By : Gail Richards Even the most compelling writing and subject can fail if you let the small irritations get in the way of that connection with your reader. Make your writing worth reading and take it from good to great by avoiding these seven pitfalls. Finish Your Book With Nine Easy Solutions  By : Earma Brown Successful writers set up a system of writing. Destroy these myths and setup your system of writing with nine easy solutions. How To Be Smarter  By : Saleem Rana Is intelligence fixed or can it be expanded? If it can be expanded, how? And is it worth it? Overcoming the Planning Hurdles When Writing Your First Nonfiction Book  By : scott whitee New nonfiction authors frequently assume that all they have to do is put the words on the page and they're done. Wrong. A book is a business, and it must be treated as such. Also, a realistic timeline is essential. Major Mistakes Beginning Nonfiction Authors Make and How to Avoid Them  By : scott whitee New nonfiction authors frequently assume that all they have to do is put the words on the page and they're done. Wrong. This article discusses the serious errors novice nonfiction authors often make, and how to avoid them. Ten Tips on How to Write a Good Review  By : Carrie White So, how do you write a good review? Easy. Here are my Top 10 Tips to becoming a good and respected reviewer whatever the product. Your 500-Year Legacy  By : Steve Manning Here’s how you can create your 500-year legacy and secure your place in history. Write a Winner Book Fast - 8 Ways, p1  By : Earma Brown The faster you finish your book the sooner you can get started enjoying life long passive profits! Finish fast and begin your journey of fame. Finish sooner and fulfill your life long dream of authoring your very own book... What You Can Learn From Dr. Phil About Writing Non-Fiction Books  By : Sophfronia Scott Even if your career doesn't involve being a full-time writer, being the author of a book can be a huge boon for you. Our society holds authors in such high regard that anyone who has written one is seen as knowledgeable, self-disciplined and special. A book can help your business or career by making you more visible and sought-after for your expertise. All very good things. But if your natural talents don't involve writing regularly, it may be difficult for you to figure out ... Getting A Publisher & Getting What You Want  By : Sophfronia Scott In the basic scenario of book publishing, a writer finishes a book and then finds an agent who helps sell the book to a publisher. When someone asks, "How do I find a publisher?" they're often looking for the details of this scenario. But let's backtrack a little. The answer to this question has to do with what you as a writer want out of the publishing process as well as what the publisher wants. It's best to be as clear as possible on both counts. Here are a few things to c...	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