Creating a printed book is a bit more complicated than creating a PDF eBook. More steps are involved, just by right of producing a tangible finished product that needs to be handled in the physical world (versus an electronic document that can be distributed by e-mail or online). The basic print publishing process for a [...]
Building an online community to create collaborative publications - essentially books written page by page by different people from around the world - may sound like an ambitious project but it’s happening today thanks to the power of the Internet, and more importantly, the power of people.
It may sound foolhardy and unlikely to work in [...]
The agent issue is such an emotional one for writers. Having one is a huge validation. I was fortunate to sign with an agent while still writing my first novel and it was wonderful being able to work and know that someone was waiting for what I was writing.
But the eagerness to have that feeling [...]
It has become obvious to all but the most unrelentingly stubborn apologists for the oil industry that we now stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our planet. As much fun as it would be to make fun of Al Gore’s pretentious drawl and expanding bald spot, none of us can afford to [...]
I love essays! I enjoy reading them, checking them, teaching my students how to generate them, but most of all I enjoy writing them! You want to ask why. I hope after reading my article you will understand. And I so much believe that you will also fall in love with the incredible world [...]
Online trade has been growing steadfastly during the last several years. One can purchase just as many things online as in real life. It is widely perceived that online trade is more convenient, custom-oriented and certainly quicker than traditional purchasing at the supermarket. You should not stand in line to buy the products; everything you [...]
OVERVIEW
Stop confusing your Reader with the words you use. Your Reader is trying his/her best to understand how your product works without having to figure out your writing. Here are some writing guidelines to help you stop baffling your Reader.
SAME CONCEPT: SAME WORDS
User Documents are not meant to be entertaining. Do not try to be [...]
There are really many factors to consider when writing a comic strip or a graphic novel. You have to decide on your writing style,drawing style,publishing woes,distribution etc…
It is never an easy ride.
Writing
The best way in this case is to find a partner and pool your talents together. Creating a graphic novel is rarely a one [...]
Overview
When we write User Documents we rely on our Reader’s/User’s experience to simplify our work. This can cause problems for the Reader. This article will discuss the effects of Reader experience and how to minimize the negative effects of incompatible experience, and how to handle the writer’s assumptions about the Reader.
Writer’s Benefits: Relying on Reader [...]
Mothers of newborn babies are used to being asked, “What’s your baby’s name?” As innocent as it may sound, the deeper question behind the question is: “Did you give any thought to your child’s name, or did you just pick something out of thin air?” I submit to you, that there are millions of babies [...]