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Articles by Mervyn Love
Using Dialogue To Move The Story Forward
In any short story or novel dialogue is the element that raises the readers level of interest and moves the story on. But dialogue isn't just dialogue. Here's how to make it a whole lot more exciting than 'he said', 'she said'.
Too Much Narrative Or Too Much Dialogue Can Kill A Good Story
Do your readers loose consciousness ploughing through pages of narrative description? Or are they perplexed and bewildered because your snappy dialogue leaves them wondering just who is talking to who? It's time to get your narrative/dialogue balance right. Here's how.
How Dialogue Can Convey Your Characters' Personalities
It's true to say that a character doesn't become a real person until he or she speaks. So what can we do to convey to our readers what type of person a particular character is just by the way they speak?
How To Give Your Articles That Vital Difference To Make Them Sell
Magazine editors are always on the lookout for well written, but above all, different, one-of-a-kind articles. It's up to us writers to give them what they need.
How To Find Exciting New Topics To Write About
Now, seriously. What can be difficult about turning out an article of 500 to 1000 words? You enjoy writing, you've got a good head on your shoulders, and you have a grasp of loads of subjects that interest you personally. So what's the problem?
Use Description To Colour The Emotional Canvas Of Your Readers Mind
Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental picture which they can carry that with them as the tale unfolds. Adding an emotional element grabs the reader more forcefully and pulls them into the story.
Characters - The Lifeblood Of Your Story
Publishers reject more stories because the characters in them are made of cardboard, than they do because the story has a weak plot. Creating a living breathing hero and supporting cast is not difficult. You just need to apply these simple rules and tactics. A so-so plot can be saved if your characters become real and interesting to the reader.
How To Create An Opening To Your Story That Will Keep Readers Agog
Beginning your story in the right way is essential to keep the reader reading. Gone are the days of rambling descriptive text or several pages leisurely setting the background to a saga. Today's openings have to be snappy and engaging right from the word 'go'.
Build Visitor Traffic To Your Site With These Simple Tactics
You've built your website and it's brimming with cool features and great content. All you need now is visitors to come along and enjoy it. And maybe buy a thing or two as well. But somehow they seem reluctant to cross your virtual threshold. What can you do?
How To Write Persuasive Ads Using These Amazing Magic Words
Want to make more sales but can't afford to have your sales pages written for you? Spent money on buying visitors, but still getting no sales? The solution could be as simple as using some simple but powerful words alter the minds of your visitors into a buying attitude.
How To Name The Characters For Your Story With This Simple Technique
We've all been there. You know she's called Sandie or Kaylee or some other cool name but can't for the life of you find a suitable surname. You've wrung your hands to the bone, you've drunk the midnight oil, but still a good solid name won't come. What, oh what can you do? Read on, dear writer, an inexhaustible supply of quality names awaits.
How To Spice Up Your Online Testimonials
If you want to overcome your prospect's natural reticence and dubiousness, there's nothing like a good dose of testimonials to allay their fears. Comfort them with the knowledge that someone else has bought your product and has genuinely found if useful.
You And Your Life Story Are Unique ' So Write About It!
Your life story is unique. You have been through situations, events and emotions that no-one else has in quite the same way. These memories are worth recording.
7 Exciting Ways To Improve The Quality Of Your Ads
Fed up with wasting money on ads that don't work? Here are some killer ways to turn things around and get writing ads that pull in the clicks, visitors and sales in droves.
If your website is a flop because nobody visits, then I've got news for you. You're probably not operating these basic stratagems that will bring the traffic straight to your site.
How To Create A Story When Your Mind's A Blank
You love short story writing but just at the moment the ideas won't come. Sound familiar? With these idea generators you'll never be left in the doldrums again. Get your next story out of your head and onto the paper in no time.
Can't Sell Your Products? Here Are 7 Fantastic Sales Techniques To Get Your Sales On Steroids
Disappointed at making few, or even no, sales? Despairing that you'll ever make anything but a few measley dollars with your Internet marketing efforts? Then you need to put this sales boosting tactics to work and raise your game.
Increase Website Sales With These 5 Easy Tactics
Not satisfied with your website sales? Struggling to find ways to make your internet marketing dream actually work? Here are five proven tactics to get your internet sales into the fast lane and put money in the bank.