HG Nadel

Writing down your thoughts is an easy task but making them appealing to the readers is difficult. When you write an article, you sit on chair of an expert. People read your thoughts as if you have a thorough knowledge of the topic you are dealing within your article. So writing an article puts whole lot of responsibility on your shoulders, the responsibility of being true and genuine. If you want to have panache in your writing, there are certain points that you should keep in mind. These are certain basics of article writing discussed by HG Nadel . In this day and age, competition is fierce when it comes to article writing on the Net. One of the most important elements of successful article writing today is to be able to produce high quality articles fast. There is a method that you can use in order to write an article fast. The ultimate key to writing an article fast is to understand your topic. There is an old mantra in writing that you should only write of those things of which y...

If you have ever written something you know all about word count. If you are writing a short story for a contest then you know all about that all important word count. But it's not the amount of words that make a story, it's how those words are used to make the story come to life that is important. Contests often will tell you how many words can be in the short story for it to be considered for the contest. If you don't think they will count the words to make sure that your count is within a few words of the maximum allowed number then think again. Often these types of contests will require the writer to submit a word count number on the cover page of the story itself. So if you're limited then you want to make sure every one of those words count for something. You don't really have time to fill your story with fluff and stuff. "Keep your short story concise" says HG Nadel . You want to make sure that your plot is adequate and can be covered in only so ...

Do you ever stop to wonder if you are really meant to be a writer? You stare at your writing and wonder if you are in the right place. You wonder if you should be doing more or if you should be further along. Here are some signs HG Nadel often discusses that show you were meant to be a writer... Writing is a Passion of Yours If writing is a passion of yours, then you are obviously in the right place. You Have Always wanted to be a Writer Even as a child, you dreamed of writing. When someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, your answer was always "a writer." Doubt Yes, even good writers have doubt. This is a sign that you really are meant to be a writer. If you have been having doubt lately, it'll go away - it is just a thought routinely popping up in your head and you shouldn't let it bother you. Almost everyone has doubt; it doesn't mean you're not meant to be. The next time you experience this emotion, step forward and keep...

Most people can list three or four interesting, spell-binding and even life-changing experiences that could easily be turned into powerful short stories. But there is a big problem. As soon as they touch the keys of their computer, most people soon realize there are at least two super-difficult considerations that prevent real-life episodes being recalled verbatim. The first is that most incidents involve other people, who may well sue the writer for libel if they object to the way they are depicted. The second is that real life is rarely as neat, clearcut and uncluttered as the short story format demands. Unlike a novel, a short story is usually confined to a single plot that cannot wander all over the place, but is usually required to progress in a straight line from "A" to "C" via "B". Furthermore the number of characters is usually limited to the number strictly required for plot purposes. Once they realize these restrictive facts, most potential wri...

"Wanna-be" writers wait for inspiration or a Muse, make excuses, and sometimes criticize people who are writing or have written. Others lament that they don't know what to write about. Yet, these same people can talk with friends, relatives, colleagues or coworkers for hours with little or no effort. So what is the difference between talking and writing? Very little! They are different means to the same end. Whether we are talking or writing, we are communicating or exchanging facts and experiences. If you have trouble typing or putting words on paper, dictate what you want to write, then transcribe the spoken word. A number of apps are available to help you do so. Some will even type while you dictate, so just do it! Put your thoughts down for the world to see and to learn from your experiences and passions. "If you want to be the best you can be at what you do, you must write every day -- at least every day that it is possible for you to write. Set a schedule tha...

The question most often asked of creative writers is, "Where do you get your ideas?" and it's a silly question because a fertile imagination is one of the basic requirements of the craft. If you don't have the ability to create new scenarios, or merge several disparate notions into something fresh and exciting you lack one of the three fundamental strands of creative writing. These are, and not in order of importance - A good imagination A command of the language A knowledge of storytelling This article focuses on the third of these elements because the first two are relatively self-explanatory. Imagination, as I've said, requires the ability to read a news story in a newspaper, watch a movie, listen to a record, and merge elements from all of these to create something new. This is not stealing other people's ideas; it is using your imagination to its fullest extent. No ideas spring from nowhere, they are all based on information that your brain h...

Reading to children is a wonderful activity and past time that both parents and teachers enjoy. Seeing their rapt, excited faces when there's a mystery to be solved, a surprise twist, or a happy ending is all the reward one needs. Not only are story books a child's first experience with written words and an introduction to education, but they are also a way to stimulate imagination and dreams. Some of the best short stories for kids are the classics. These stories have been around for generations, and are still best sellers and favorites in many families. These tried and true books will be around as long as parents pass on their love for great stories and enjoyable reading. Many of these classic books have lasted because kids have such a great time reading them. They're fun and exciting, and have beautiful and interesting illustrations. Many great stories for kids are available today in the bookstores as well as online. Few people today are aware of the fact that books wr...

Writing skills forms a very important part of a person's life. A lot of things depend on his writing abilities. Most importantly writing skills helps a lot during the time of job applications. A person with better writing skills is bound to get the particular job. Whether he is writing a memo or an application or an official letter, writing skills are a very important element in a person's work area. We see that writing poems and prose is considered as talent which remains innate in the concerned person but writing skills can very much is learnt in the correct way. This can actually help a person to come out with better quality of writing. Very importantly, one must avoid the use of too much of capital letters. Excess capitalization makes no sense. It is only used when a proper noun is used or at the beginning of a new sentence. Random use of capital letters in the middle of a sentence makes the writing meaningless. One of the most important tips in a person's writing...

If you are writing a short story, you need two main ingredients: characters and plot. You must have people*, and they must be doing something. [*Animal stories succeed because of anthropomorphism, which is when human shapes or characteristics are given to a god, animal or inanimate thing. The old stories of the Greek gods employed this means of enlivening their subjects. Children's stories use it often.] Most writers advise starting with the characters. Create powerful and interesting characters, and then put them into situations involving conflict and/or difficulty of some kind which they have to work through - and that becomes your plot. Here are some guidelines by HG Nadel for your characters: The short story should have only two or maybe three main characters. These main characters will only deal with a few relevant aspects of their character, and may be scarcely described, leaving that to the reader's imagination, unless it is crucial to the story. In a short story, ...

Short stories are just supposed to be that... short. When you are writing creatively it's easy to allow stories and ideas to get out of control. Sometimes you just get to writing and suddenly you are off on a rabbit trail that might make for interesting character insight but really has nothing to do with the plot of the story. When you're writing a short story, editing is going to be your best friend. First things first, you want to write your story as you wish. Get it all out on paper or in a computer file. You can always go back and edit. You want to get your story out, scene by scene first. You can't decide what's important to the core of the story if it's not there for you to see. Go ahead and write the story. If you are submitting the story for contest then you will need to check and see if there is a page or word limit on the story before submitting it, but that comes during the editing phase. Once your story is out then it's time to edit. If you have wr...

We all love short stories, but the appeal of these works isn't just their brevity - short stories are often the perfect genre for exploration, experimentation and the honing of your writing skills. Some of history's most famous authors, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, JD Salinger, published notable collections of their short fiction. Ernest Hemingway's great works, including the Old Man and the Sea are considered long short stories (or novellas) and are an extension of this genre. Short stories are brief and powerful in their succinctness. Good short stories have well developed characters, story lines and settings just like a full length novel. They're often a great starting point for beginning writers enrolled in their first creative writing courses. And they're fun to write! There are some notable differences between developing a novel and a short story. Here are some tips suggested by HG Nadel to keep in mind for short story writing: Don't skimp on th...