“I wrote a book. It sucked. I wrote nine more books. They sucked, too. Meanwhile, I read every single thing I could find on publishing and writing, went to conferences, joined professional organizations, hooked up with fellow writers in critique groups, and didn’t give up. Then I wrote one more book.” ― Beth Revis author of the Across the Universe Trilogy and several others.

As Bob Dylan once said, “Times, they are a changin’.” Those words were written in 1964 concerning the political and social upheaval the United States, and the World was experiencing. Well, times are changin’ once again. The ways are almost too numerous to count but as writers, one area should not be overlooked as a passing phase. This is not the tantrum of a three year old child. This is the upheaval of the publishing world.

What does it mean for you? What new opportunities are now available that have never been available before? What pitfalls should you avoid? And, what are some useful resources to get started?

Limericks consist of five lines. The rhyme scheme is aabba. In other words, Lines One, Two, and Five all rhyme with each other, and Lines Three and Four rhyme with each other (in some limericks, Lines One and Five end with the same word and rhyme with Line Two).

This is a blog documenting my writing time here and in other platforms. I'm beginning to find my voice and the topic is becoming more clear. I intend to make this blog an educational forum for new writers who want to successfully promote their writing and build an audience with blogging as a tool. I learn new things every day. My approach to writing is enthusiastic encouraging and, hopefully, uplifting. That's my mission statement to my readers. As I learn I'll share. Let's grow together.

Writing does not require you to be a creative genius or literary scholar. All you need is the ability to convey a thought or emotion in the form of words.

I often find myself writing articles, advertisements, call- to- actions, and blogs, for those who deem themselves incapable.

It is not that they don't have the ability but that they don't know where to start. Begin by writing down the subject matter of your composition that may consist of a compilation of thoughts, research and statistical data

"A Good Man is Hard to Find" is one of my favorite short stories. I originally hated it the first time I read it, but on successive readings, I fell in love. This is my own work and research. Wouldn't advise trying to plagiarize. This is merely for educational entertainment.

A title has the important job to fulfill multiple functions. It has to have a relationship to the content of the book. To be not only notable and unique but also attract the right readers. So what can you do to write a title that shines like a movie star? Try implementing these tips and your book will be in the spotlight!

What I tell you, dear readers, comes right from the soul;
it’s intended to help you, to sooth and console.
As a newspaper man, I am happy to give;
these are keys to a happier life you can live.