Have you been dying to create a fan-fic based on your favorite manga, anime, TV show, movie, or video game, but you just don't quite know how to go about doing it?


Have you written a Fanfiction story but have not received the praise your amazing plots and deeply emotional story lines deserve? Or have you written your masterpiece of literature and yet the next day you've got nothing except a single word from a sole reviewer saying "Rubbish?"


Create a Believable Original Character for Fanfiction

Here's a quick little general guide to help you create a believable original character for the fandom of your choice. Most people do not like original characters, so when you do insert one into your work, make sure it's good, and make sure that the entire story does not surround the character too.


Writer's block is a beast sometimes difficult to tame. However, when writing fan fiction it's usually easier.


Fimfiction.net  is the biggest collection of My Little Pony fanfiction on the Internet. With thousands of stories, and millions of hits every day, it is the bread and butter of My Little Pony fanfiction writers.


Have you offered to or been asked to edit someone's fanfiction for them? Do you have absolutely no idea what you're doing? Well, this article will offer you guidelines on what to look for while editing.


Though a title may seem like a small thing, it has a significant impact on how your story is perceived. Often the title alone determines whether someone will read your story or pass it by.


Pitching your non-fiction book involves submitting a package of information about the book and yourself to an editor with a potential interest in your idea.


As the older generation gives way to the younger, childhood memories of picnics, potlucks and family dinners can be tantalizing. Get the recipes together before they are gone forever.


What's your story? Anyone who has lived a full life has something fascinating to share with the world. The trick to writing an autobiography is to treat it like any good story: it should have a protagonist (you), a central conflict, and a cast of fascinating characters to keep people engaged.


If you've hit on this article, chances are you already love to write creatively. However, your fantasy series or half-finished sci-fi novel need work -- and writing for work is a great way to support yourself in the meantime.


This wikiHow will give you tips on how to write a personal bio, whether it is for a professional profile, a college application, or personal purposes.


Do you have an interest in animals, but don’t know much about them? The best way to learn more is to make an animal fact book. Research some of your favorite animals and write down the interesting facts that you find out.


Writing a biography can be a fun challenge, where you are sharing the story of someone’s life with readers. You may need to write a biography for a class or decide to write one as a personal project.


Writing a cookbook is often a dream of the avid home cook. And why not? Recipes are a treasure trove of experience, history, and love all rolled into one and it's great to share this experience with others.


Do you love The Simpsons? Would you love to write an episode just like one on TV? You don't have to write a Simpsons' script for the actual show (although if you do, more kudos to you); this article shows how you could just do it for fun.


Scripts are good setups for writing and maneuvering a show. Whether you're writing it for an upcoming show, or just trying to see how your talents can be shown, to write a script, follow these guidelines.


Have you ever wanted to be like Denise Lovett from  The Paradise ? She is a very inspirational character, who comes up with many great ideas. Want to be like her?


Do you think you have the potential and style to write a teenage sitcom? Sitcom stands for "situational comedy", so it is imperative to keep this in mind, as you need to spawn great situations that will end up being funny.


Ever wonder how to write a quality animated script? Here are some clear and easy ideas to get you started!


A screenplay synopsis summarizes a screenplay for an agent, director or producer. If the reader likes the synopsis, they might ask to see the screenplay itself.


Maybe you have a great idea for a screenplay, but as you  start writing , you realize you are not sure how to format your screenplay properly. There are strict rules when it comes to formatting a screenplay, from margin size to commonly used terms, harkening back to the days of writing scripts on typewriters.


You have an idea for a play — perhaps a brilliant idea. You want to expand it into a comedic or dramatic story line, but how? Although you may want to dive right into the writing, your play will be much stronger if you spend a lot of time planning your story out before you start your first draft.


Radio still captivates many listeners around the world and is a great medium for a play. Many years ago, listening to the radio was the main source of entertainment until television came along.


Write a Script for Radio's Children Programme

On children's radio programmes, it can be tough to write script. For one thing, they're too young to hear about celebrity gossip (Unless it's kid friendly, but sadly, it probably isn't.)


If you want to create a magazine with some photos, new pet product information, or advice and tips on raising a happy, healthy dog, all in your own dog lovers' magazine, here are some ideas for getting you started.


If you have a comment, question or news tip for Fox News, you can contact the network online, by phone or by mail. Knowing the correct email address, phone number, or address for your specific concern will improve the likelihood of getting a reply or otherwise being heard.


A scene is the building block of a larger story. Commonly, scenes are used to describe the parts of a play or film script. However, a "scene" refers to any discrete event, meaning it has a beginning and end, whether you're writing a novel or a future movie.


Create a Professional Looking Newsletter

If you don't want to use the preset templates in your publishing program, here are some tricks of the trade to help you create professional looking newsletters on your computer. (


A good working relationship with a magazine editor begins with an initial contact. In addition to the traditional methods of contacting people, with the rise of the Internet and social media, more opportunities are available for the budding or expert writing.


CNN is an American basic cable and satellite television network that is owned by Turner Broadcasting System, which is a division of Time Warner. It also has international bureaus.


Magazines make great reading material for long plane rides, poolside days, and any day when you're not in the mood for an entire book. But if you're one of the many women who've faced a newsstand full of magazines and wondered which one could possibly fit your interests, read this article to choose an enjoyable read for you.


Writing a newspaper column provides space for a columnist to share their opinions or analyze a chosen topic using their own voice. While a newspaper column does afford a lot of room for freedom, there are certain conventions that should be followed to write an effective column.


There are a multitude of different types of articles, including news stories, features, profiles, instructional articles, and so on. While each has specific qualities that are unique to its type, all articles share some common characteristics.


Start a press release with an attention-grabbing headline in bold font. Begin the body copy with the date and city that the release is from. Your lead sentence should be a concise summary of the subject of the release.


Have you spent your life dreaming of starting up your own magazine? Maybe you want to create a mag about your favorite activity (skateboarding? Shopping?


A press release is a statement providing details about a specific event or news-worthy item that is distributed to the media. Clear and detailed information must be provided within the press release to give journalists information to go forward to pursue a news story.


Receiving happy news can be one of life's most joyous and most exciting experiences! As the communicator of this happy news, you must make sure that you go about delivering it in a way that makes the delivery of the news unforgettable.


As fake news articles become more common on social media, it’s important for readers to be able to tell the difference between genuine news and a fake news story or website.


News conferences are generally held when someone has information to release that is of interest to multiple media outlets and wants to make a formal public statement regarding the matter.


In times of political or social strife or upheaval, you may have information that needs to be revealed to the public. Sometimes you can't talk openly about the information you have without risking government persecution, losing your job, or putting yourself and family at harm.


Fanfiction is an interesting and enjoyable category on Wattpad. After reading a few, you may become interested in writing your own. This article will help you to produce a good piece of fanfiction that will be loved by many Wattpad readers.


Writing is a beautiful thing...especially when you can get feedback from your audience! Quotev is the perfect place to write a story for a large audience!


This article describes steps that one may take in order to write an essay on the controversial WikiLeaks website and organization.


In our current digital age, blogging is a great way to reach a wide audience of readers. Maybe you want to blog about your love of cats, or the most recent presidential debate.


Use Bellflowerbooks.com (Collaborative Online Book Making Website)

The website  www.BellflowerBooks.com  has online tools that enable you to collaborate and create beautiful books full of letters and photographs from the people who mean the most.


Markdown is a powerful tool for web content writers, and web developers. It allows a separation between the designer and the writer, so each can do their best work.


Freelance writing can be a great career, but it takes time and effort to build yourself up as a dependable, trustworthy writer. Starting freelance work can be overwhelming whether you want to pursue it as a career or a part-time hobby.


Blogging, a portmanteau of web logging, has been around since the 1990s.  [1]   Blogs can cover any number of personal interests, including travel, culinary guides, and sports.


When you create a written, video, sound recording, or other audio-visual work you have exclusive rights, called copyright, to that work from the time of creation in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. If you decide that you want to share your work, without losing or compromising any of your rights, you have the ability to license the work to be shared through Creative Commons.


A book is in the public domain when it is not under copyright protection. Generally, you can publish and sell public domain eBooks. However, you will need to research which online platforms you can sell on.


Offering a free report or ebook on your web site can bring you more subscribers, viewers and clients. Yet many put writing a report off for years because they think it's very hard.


You may try several venues when trying to break into the writing field. One of the easiest ways to promote your writing is to post it on the Internet.


You've read a book that seemed like it could be really cool enacted on the stage or perhaps it would make a good play to share among friends. Below are tips and ideas on how to turn your favorite book into a play.


A story blog is a blog that tells, well, a story. It's almost like a readable TV show, or an ongoing, interactive book.


Writing a musical can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are a fan of the genre and are trying to create one for the first time. You may decide to write a musical as a creative challenge or be assigned to write one for a class.


Dramatic monologues can be tricky to write as they must provide character detail and plot without bogging down the play or boring the audience. An effective dramatic monologue should express the thoughts of one character and add emotion or intrigue to the rest of the play.


Writing a 90 to 120 page movie script isn't as difficult as it might seem at first thought. You can do it, but only if you are prepared to deal with the exceptional amount of thought and planning that needs to go into it, along with time to painstakingly re-craft a lot of the writing to polish it up to perfection.


An explainer video is essentially a short advertisement explaining a company or product. It is helpful for building a customer base, as it introduces you and your product to the world.


A one-shot is a short literary work that is over 100 words and can stretch on for however long you like. However, it is only one installment, and does not have multiple chapters.


Learning how to write a character analysis requires a thorough reading of the literary work with attention to what the author reveals about the character through dialogue, narrative, and plot.


Selling your screenplay to Hollywood Insiders is no easy task and requires a great deal of planning on your part. You will have to create a professional pitch packet that will catch the eyes of film executives in the creative department which includes a creative poster.


To sell a screenplay, also called a script, a writer needs to find a producer willing to turn it into a movie. Writers sell screenplays by directly querying producers, hiring an agent or entering competitions.


A skit is a small play or performance. Skits are quick little scenes that are usually comedic. Skits are also sometimes referred to as sketches. To make a skit, start by thinking of ideas that make you laugh.


Many screenwriters sell their screenplays through pitch sessions--meetings with film producers during which they describe their screenplays and answer questions.


Acting can be a challenge, and even more so if you are not familiar with the character you must play. Luckily you have a script to guide you in your process.


What to do if you are a part of a drama committee and have to prepare a play? I am sure that this article will become your organizing guide. So, let's get started!


From musicals, to improv theater, to traditional Greek drama, there are a million kinds of play to produce. Each kind of production demands different preparations.


Maybe it's for fun, for a project or it's serious. Whatever the reason, this guide will help you make your own soap opera.


Reading the news is a great way to find out what’s going on in the world around you. Being mindful while you read can help you understand the content better and open you up to new ideas.


With all the information that’s out there these days, it’s important to be able to recognize bias in the news. If a newspaper article is biased, this means that an unfair preference for someone or something affected the way the reporter wrote the piece.


Putting together a magazine is a great way to share your vision in print. Some DIY zines even become more professional publications down the line. But there's no reason to wait.


Keep Current With eSobi Channel Subscriptions

eSobi is a way for you to keep current using your computer,  smartphone , or the Internet (in conjunction with your PC of course). Read this article to learn a bit about using it.


Political cartoons use imagery and text to comment on a contemporary social issue. They may contain a caricature of a well-known person or an allusion to a contemporary event or trend.


Crafting an advertisement that entices potential consumers might seem difficult, but it's simpler than you think. The simpler the better, in fact. An ad sums up everything that is smart, innovative, and distinguished about your brand, and is almost indispensable in today's economic marketplace.


Wattpad is a social media website that allows community members to read and write stories. It has become a growing service that operates for free. It is designed to be with you at all times operating as both a multi-platform app and an offline service.


Have you always wanted to read your favorite books from Wattpad on your tablet without the application? If you save it as a PDF, you can!


Although you’re often told not to judge a book by its cover, they are incredibly important when it comes to marketing your book. If you want to make a book cover using Wattpad.com, it’s not too difficult as long as you follow some general advice.


Publish a Story on Wattpad and Get a Lot of Comments and Readers

Wattpad, one of the most viewed writing websites. Imagine, your story on the homepage, millions of viewers and comments, showed all across the world!


Make an Account in Wattpad and Start Posting

You are an author and want to spread some of your works. What a better place to do that than the World's Most Popular eBook Community: WATTPAD!


Everyone wants their story to be read, commented and voted on on the site. So how does one get into the Watty awards or achieve fame?


Wattpad is a social media site that lets you connect to readers. You post installments of stories, and you gain followers as people read your stories.


Persuade Your Parents to Let You Publish Stories on Wattpad

Wattpad is one of the most popular webs where an individual can read stories, join clubs, write their own stories and a place where you can interact with different people who all love books.


In this growing day and age, it is now possible to publish and access books quickly using eBook technology. Read on to find out how you can publish your book on Nook.


While finding a specific book online can be difficult, there are hundreds of extensive free databases and online eBook stores to browse through and find good reads.


Obtain eBook Resale Rights Inexpensively

People search the Internet constantly for ebooks on a wide variety of topics, from health and fitness to cooking to business management. Many of these ebooks are available with resell rights.


Do you have a cool, creative side that you're wishing to get out? Show people your creative, talented side by making a webcomic! This simple guide will get you on your way to webcomic success.


Many marketeers just give away ebooks willy-nilly from their sites. By adding a bit of scientific thought, and a more targeted approach, these instructions can dramatically improve your cash flow.


The computer has changed many things: our lifestyle, our priorities, our likes and dislikes. Similarly, computers have brought a big change in toddlers' playtime.


Do you enjoy sites like  Wikipedia  and  wikiHow ? Would you like your very own  personal  wiki? Read on!


Quotev.com is a website where users from around the world can submit quizzes, surveys, polls, and stories that are viewed by the rest of the community.


Open Office is a free collection of programs designed for office use (similar to the Microsoft Office suite). Each Open Office software is user-friendly with help menus and tutorials so users can fully avail from the benefits of the Open Office suite.


According to the Association of American Publishers, sales of electronic books are rapidly out-pacing print versions of most books. The beauty of "e-books" is that virtually anybody can create one using basic desktop publishing software.


Although magazines have traditionally been published in print format, more and more magazines (of every genre) are developing an online presence. As a result of advances in technology, online reading is a growing trend, and readers have constant access to newspapers, books, and magazines.


There are many ways that you can set up your own wiki. If you have access to your own servers and some 'techie skill', you can set up one using something like  MediaWiki .


Create User Friendly Web Articles and on Site Content

There are no standards, courses or guidelines that are set in stone for web content writers, and this must change right now! Having said that, text based web content is the most important element of the Internet – it is the primary reason why people go online.


If you're ready to enter the exciting world of digital publishing, e-books, like Apple’s iBooks, are a popular format. Whether you’re ready to sell your masterpiece novel or just want a convenient way to share information with a few people, creating an elegant iBook using the program iBooks Author isn’t much different than using a traditional word processing program.


If you sell intangible products online, this simple and short how-to will show you 6 steps to creating eBooks that grab prospects by the eyeballs, and even increase your click-throughs.


Have you ever walked out of a movie theater and said, “I think I could probably write something better than that”? In fact, a great movie idea can be difficult to come up with and a great screenplay can almost be even more difficult to write.


The world of film is very, very competitive. You may have the best movie idea of all time, but if your script isn’t formatted correctly, there’s a high chance it will never even get read.


StoryBird is a free online site where young children, teenagers and adults can share their love of writing. They have three choices on writing poems, chapter books or picture books.


Storybird is a free website where people from all ages can write their own books and publish them online. Unlike most online story creators, Storybird features hundreds of art work to choose from to illustrate your books.


eBooks are popular, both with those who have a product to sell and those who have a story to tell. An effective way to drive traffic to your website is to offer an eBook that visitors find useful.


Storybird is a site for readers, writers, and artists to share their work... but the poems come with certain words, and sometimes it's hard to get a sentence put together.


If you have had your articles deleted from wikiHow because they are not exactly serious, perhaps you are posting those particular articles at the wrong site.


Online readers love free information. They scour the Internet daily looking for specific information to solve their problems, help them be successful, live longer or get healthy.


Many people come to wikiHow to create joke articles, but these will only be deleted. If you have something silly to say, do not bother. But if you know how to make people laugh and you have something truly  funny  to say, go over to Uncyclopedia and get your thoughts down there, as your humor will be well appreciated there and may rocket you into a long life in fame.


So, you're on Quotev and you see those amazing writers with loads of followers and fans. You think "Why can't I be like that?" You can be, just follow these steps.


Most potential readers will scan the cover image before they even read the title. A cover has to pull people in in just a few seconds, and give them an accurate hint at the book's content.


A good speech in school will earn you the admiration of your teachers and peers alike. You probably won't deliver the kind of speech you hear in the movies, but that's a good thing: people will enjoy your original take much more.


Consider adding titles to Google Books if you're an author with rights to your book or a publishing house that wants more exposure for your authors.


Public speaking is tough. Whether you're taking a speech class or offering informal feedback to a friend giving a toast, or other kind of speech, learning to offer constructive feedback can help put the speaker's mind at ease and make the event go more smoothly.


Use these tips to be an orator extraordinaire.


Selecting a topic for a speech can be overwhelming. You may feel that you have an infinite amount of topics to choose from, but there are a few strategies that can help narrow down your choices.


Writing a farewell speech can seem like a daunting task. It can be hard to find the right words for your last day, whether it's your graduation, retirement, or any other occasion.


Whether you've been tapped to  give a speech  at the annual sales convention, or asked to prepare a  talk for a class , community group or charity event, a great speech starts with great research.


The correct formatting to use when writing a letter depends largely on the type of letter you plan to write and whom you are writing to. The formatting you might use when writing to a friend will vary significantly from the formatting used in formal letters.


Newspapers of every size have an editorial or opinion page. In most cases, readers are encouraged to write letters to the editor to express concerns, give opinions on matters of public interest or recognize the good works of organizations and individuals.


There's more to ending a letter than just writing a closing line and adding a signature. You can learn a variety of ways to make your closing sound as sincere as possible.


With the modern ubiquity of email and social, writing actual letters has become something of a dying art. However, for formal correspondences, official requests, and a variety of other purposes, there's no substitute for a genuine, well-composed letter.


If you're mailing a letter to someone's place of business, addressing it with "Attn," short for "attention," will help ensure it falls into the right hands.


Communicating in a language that is not your native one can present various challenges, especially when it comes to written expressions. Knowing how to begin and end a letter in a foreign tongue is important because it signals your familiarity with the language and with the culture.


Giving an acceptance speech can be a daunting task when you're naturally humble, especially if you've been working so hard earning the accolades that you haven't brushed up on your public speaking skills!


Anonymous letters can be hurtful and sometimes damaging. The authors of these letters may feel able to say anything in the content of their letter, which tends to make the authors overconfident as well as highly critical.


Addressing an envelope to a single person is a cinch — all you need is her or her name and title and you're ready to go. Addressing an envelope to a whole  family , however, is a different matter.


Clasp envelopes get their name from the metal clasp that can be used to keep the envelope shut. These are usually larger than regular letter envelopes, so they can hold standard sized documents with no folding required.


There are many situations where you may find yourself writing a letter to multiple recipients. You may be sending a Christmas letter or wedding invitation to a large family.


Postal systems between countries can differ greatly. The French mail system, called "La Poste," delivers mail throughout France and even allows you to deliver a registered letter through the Internet.


Knowing how to address a letter to a priest in the Roman Catholic  Church  can be complicated because there are so many ranks of priests. However, it's important you follow proper protocol if you want to seem respectful.


Whether you have a beloved family member, less-loved business partner, or downright disliked ex-friend living in England, from time to time you may need to communicate with that person via letter.


So you are writing to someone or some company in Canada. You will have to put the address on the envelope. However, you do not know how to go about addressing an envelope to someone in Canada.


Write a Letter to a Friend of the Opposite Sex

Communicating with a friend of the opposite sex can be complicated, especially if you are both single. It can be tricky to maintain a platonic friendship without creating ambiguity about the romantic potential of your relationship.


Although scientists aren’t sure why we dream, many experts believe that keeping a dream journal can be a good way to help you reflect on your emotions.


Writing in a journal is fun and very helpful. Writing in a journal you have decorated can inspire you to write more often. This article will show you how to make and decorate your own personalized journal.


Have you ever wanted to write down your achievements and school related things/ideas down into a journal? Have you ever even considered this? If you wish to have one of these magnificent journals, this article is the place for you!


Who wants a journal that looks just like everybody else's? Your journal should be an expression of your creativity inside  and  out, so it's high time you make it truly yours.


Throughout history, people from all walks of life have found it rewarding to keep a journal. You can record your conversations and activities from each day, or you can set down the meta-level thoughts and narratives that run behind your day-to-day existence.


We can never predict when a great idea will come to us. They just pop right out of thin air. Whether they are inspired by a spiritual moment, or the really annoying kid sitting in front of you in class, it is always worth it to have something that you can record it in.


Are you an artist or writer who keeps losing pens? What you need is a pen pocket for you journal or sketchbook. It is a little fabric pouch that slips over your journal.


Are you going on holiday and would like to remember everything you enjoyed about it? Do you want to stay entertained while traveling there? Do you like to have your holiday planned out to make it as stress free as possible?


It is always good to keep a journal to express your thoughts and feelings.


An expressive journal is simply a notebook or sketchbook filled with drawings, poems, doodles and all sorts of other things that express your mood and feeling.


If you are a budding or seasoned wine enthusiast, you've likely already encountered a vexing problem. You're trying to remember a great wine that you really enjoyed, but cannot recall the winery, the vintage, or perhaps even the grape varieties.


If you read a lot of books on a regular basis, it can be a great idea to keep a book journal. Like a diary a book journal chronicles your life through the books you read.


Dealing with cancer can be difficult, especially if you feel uncertain, nervous, and alone. Journaling is a great way to express private and personal things that you may feel uncomfortable expressing to others.


Summer is often a time when many things happen during the freedom of summer breaks, the warmth allowing outdoor activities and roaming further afield and often a new romance or friendship strikes up to add spice to the season.


Before you start performing any statistical analysis on the given data, it is important to identify if the data follows normal distribution. If the given data follows normal distribution, you can make use of parametric tests (test of means) for further levels of statistical analysis.


Many people have kept journals or diaries dating back long into the past. With the prevalence of computers in modern times, it has changed the methods that people use to write.


Making an educational video can be a great teaching tool or simply a fun way to share your knowledge with the world. With the easy accessibility and rampant popularity of sites like YouTube (which has over 1 billion users), educational videos are a great way to teach others about what you know.


Thousands of children are crying out for someone to love and help them. There are children that have so much to offer to our world, but need a helping hand.


Having some degree of inner criticism is normal, and for most people, it helps improve productivity. However, an overly critical view of yourself is actually damaging to your mental health and your sense of self-esteem.


It can be daunting for you and for your child when your child heads to middle school. The school will be bigger, full of new students and teachers, and your child will go from being one of the oldest kid in school to one of the youngest.


Prepare for the "Every 15 Minutes" Program

Every 15 Minutes is a program for juniors and seniors in high school to reduce drunk and distracted driving. It involves a mock drunk driving crash and students "dying," or being withdrawn from class every 15 minutes.


As an educator or parent, it is often a challenge to make learning appear fun to your students and kids. If traditional methods of learning aren’t engaging them, it is time to think outside of the box.


Activity books can be fun as well as educational for children. One of the advantages of homemade activity books is that you can tailor them to your child's preferences.


Graphic organizers are tools utilized to help understand information. They are commonly used in schools to teach concepts.  [1]   Graphic organizers help compare and contrast, summarize information, build timelines, and show relationships.


Make Learning Science Fun for Your Child

From the kitchen to the park, and even in the bus, science is all around us. Try some of these science activities and fill in a deep interest on science in your child's young mind.


If you have trouble with studying, here are some ideas to make it fun and enjoyable. No matter if you are studying for a school exam, a driving test, a work related test that your promotional depends on, this article will enable you to love reading text books, practicing tests and all other study related activities, guaranteed.


An actuary is a professional who works primarily with insurance companies to determine levels of risk management and other financial issues related to insurance coverage.


Writers have adopted pseudonyms or pen names to disguise themselves for a number of reasons: to hide their true gender (Alice Sheldon writing as James Tiptree, Jr.), to hide their work in a different area (Isaac Asimov writing juvenile science fiction as Paul French), to hide the sheer volume of their work (Robert Heinlein writing as Anson McDonald and under other names) or just their being writers (Michael Crichton as Jeffrey Hudson).


There are a few situations in which you may want to buy the rights to a book. For example, you may be a publisher who wants to publish a book in your country, or you may want to purchase the rights of a foreign author so you can sell them in your country.


Today many non-profit organizations compete with each other in hopes of securing grants for their projects or causes. Some of these organizations have their own in- house grant writers; however, the majority of these nonprofit organizations must rely, for various reasons, on professional freelance grant proposal writers to assist them with fund-raising.


To become a published writer in the UK you'll need plenty of optimism and perseverance.


A publicist is a professional agent who is responsible for managing the public image of a client. While it may sound simple, the job of a publicist is often never-ending: not only are they expected to generate a positive image for the client, it also falls on them to spin negative press and dispel rumors in order to protect the client’s reputation.


All of us have a dream. Something we enjoy doing. Writing can be a hobby, unless you want to go professional. Don't worry, it sounds easier than it is.


Change Your Article Notification Options on Ezine

Ezine is a great way for you to write about the things you are passionate about, and have people from all over the globe read your work. Once people start viewing your articles, you may want to receive notifications about what people’s comments and suggestions are about them, or the things that take place within your articles.


There are more authors than there have ever been in history, and all of them could benefit from an editor. Publishing companies certainly follow this philosophy, assigning editors to the manuscript from the first decision to accept it, all the way to the final layout before printing.


Writing a book and getting it published sure takes a lot of money, time and effort. When everything’s finished, it feels good to hold a crisp, complete book in your hands...but you’ve still got to spread the word!


A ghostwriter writes books and magazine articles for someone who is either too busy or not skilled enough to write them himself. According to a 1997 New York Times article, up to half the books on the nonfiction best-seller list were written by ghostwriters, and other sources give figures from 40 to 80 percent.


Are you passionate about something and want to share it with the world? Need to put that English degree to work? Willing to spend huge amounts of time  editing , printing, mailing and  marketing ?


If you need to write an abstract for an academic or scientific paper, don't panic! Your abstract is simply a short, standalone summary of the work or paper that others can use as an overview.


Fight scenes can be tricky territory for writers. A good fight scene should be action packed and should not slow down the drama of the story as a whole.


An outline is a great way to organize your thoughts and research if you’re preparing a speech, an essay, a novel, or even a study guide. This wikiHow will teach you how to write one.


A reaction or response paper requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it. It is a popular academic assignment because it requires thoughtful reading, research, and writing.


The practice of writing paragraphs is essential to good writing. Paragraphs help to break up large chunks of text and makes the content easier for readers to digest.


Metaphors are the cold knife in your side, the speed bumps that keep you from picking up writing momentum, the hidden monster lurking in the closet of ... of ... oh, darn it.


Perfecting the skill of writing topic sentences is essential to successful essay writing. A topic sentence usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph, and lets your reader know what to expect from each paragraph.


At some point in your life, you'll probably have to write a commentary. Whether you're a teacher, editor, student, or amateur critic, knowing how to constructively analyze someone's work is a useful skill.


Of the approximately 1 million words in the English language, the average English speaker knows 60,000 of those words.  [1]  Besides helping with spelling and word meanings, being able to use a dictionary effectively and regularly is a perfect way to improve your English language skills through the dictionary's range of other helpful information on everyday language usage and grammar.


Do you use a dash a lot? What about a  hyphen ? Many people can't tell the difference between them. Some people even think they are the same thing. If you are one of them, check this out and master the dash.


Maybe you’ve just written the best story or come up with a winning story idea, but you’re worried that someone will steal it from under you. It’s understandable to be possessive of your written stories and ideas, especially if you are just starting out as a writer and want to protect your work.


Twitter is awash with information and headlines calling out for attention. How do you make a splash and not just a drop in this ocean? Part of the secret lies in having a "catch" to gaining other people's attention; another large part is to have followers who trust and rely on your headlines and the content you lead them to.


Any time you publish work or are recognized publicly, it's good form to thank the people who've helped you along the way with an acknowledgment. It can be a tricky piece of writing, though.


Journalists need to know when to use quotation marks. The most common situation in which you’ll use quotation marks in a news article is when reporting someone’s speech.


When you're writing a summary of a story it needs to be short, sweet and to the point. Fortunately, that's not hard!


Maintain a Writing Streak on 750words.com

750 words.com is a site for "dumping your consciousness" without anyone else having the chance to read it. It's not blogging and it's not social; it is personal and a great way to get your thoughts out in any way that suits you.


Many academic papers are written using MLA style. In this style, there is rarely a separate  title page . Instead, the information is contained on the first page of your paper, where it flows right into your content.


Writing revision is the process of reviewing, analyzing, editing and proofreading written work to improve its quality. Learning how to revise writing is an important skill for students, writers, business professionals and others who are concerned about producing high-quality written work.


Criticism on your writing is one of the hardest things in the world to sit through. Inevitably, parts you love will be hated, someone will miss "the point," and something you cherish deeply will turn out to be, at least slightly, flawed.


Learning to underline a digital text or a blank space in a digital document can be done in a variety of ways. You can learn the basic method, as well as button combinations that will bring up the underline options.


There are many slippery spelling words in the English language. They can trip you up at the worse of times. To spell commonly misspelled words, use the simple strategies below.


The exclusion of private information from sensitive documents is something that individuals in different fields and job roles need to worry about. From the single business proprietor who needs to redact personal or business financial information to government agencies protecting policy data, redacting sensitive information properly is key.


A running head is a header printed at the top of each page in a book or manuscript that normally features the document’s title, author name, and page number.


The murder mystery is a quite popular genre. It features an exciting cliffhanger with a storyline that will glue you to the page. If you love reading murder mysteries and want to attempt to write one of your own, this article will help.


A well-written introduction gives the reader a feel for what you are going to be writing about. It lays out the scope of the argument. It asks questions that will be answered later on.


If you are a writer, you may find that you don't like having other people proofread your work before you publish it. If you want to proofread it yourself so that it's as close to perfection as your skills will allow when someone else does read it, this places a big job in your hands.


Do you want to write a book? Why not share it with friends through digital media! It's not that straightforward of a process though. First, you are going to need an idea of what you are going to write about, and a cover!


Revision tends to be a stressful time and fun isn't something you usually associate with it. Yet, fun may just be what you need to inject into your revision, so that you can improve your concentration levels, focus better and try to enjoy what you're going through, just a little.


Tired of being told you  must  have a plan, you  must  know what your book contents will be and where your characters are headed? For some people, planning is a total anathema to the writing process and cramps their style.


Write Fictional Autobiographies of Inanimate Objects

So you got an English assignment about an essay on the topic 'Autobiography of a Bookshelf'. Or maybe you've been inspired by your dressing table and you want to write from its perspective.


Writing an obituary is a way to honor your loved one's life as well as to announce their death. It can be a painful process, but it's a way to celebrate your loved one's passions, achievements, and surviving family members.


Writing papers for school can be challenging and time-consuming. In this article, you will learn the format of writing a successful paper and tips on what every teacher is looking for.


The word “vignette” originates from the French word “vigne”, which means “little vine”.  [1]   A vignette can be a “little vine” of a story, like a snapshot with words.


Writing a rough draft is an essential part of the writing process, an opportunity to get your initial ideas and thoughts down on paper. It can be difficult to dive right into a rough draft of an essay or a creative piece, such as a novel or a short story.


A letter to Authority is similar to a "Letter of persuasion". However it should not be mixed with a "Letter of Complaint"; its main aim is to try to convince and persuade an authority figure into doing something, or changing his mind on a particular matter.


If you really want to write a good book, think you're able to write a good book and are ready to write your heart out, if you love books, this would be for you.


Blurbs are used to quickly tell people what's worth knowing about yourself on a forum. You can also use them to describe your work or promote someone else's.


Documentary films deal with real people, places, and events, and they're anything but easy to film. Sometimes, the work and planning required to make a good documentary is more arduous than making a drama or a comedy.


A document that presents the author's research and findings and is submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification is called dissertation or thesis.


Teach Yourself to Write Like Your Favorite Author

Often, writing instructors will tell you to write under the shadow of your idols and then work to write beyond them.  [1]   One way to do this is to study the work of your favorite author and use it as a model.


National Novel Writing Month is a dastardly epic journey, that most go into unarmed and uninformed to the real workings of it. This article will help with some of the real issues participants deal with during this experience.


Whether you are writing for fun or to satisfy a school assignment, planning a creative writing piece can be a challenge. If you don't already have an idea in mind, you will need to do a little brainstorming to come up with something that interests you.


Giving your valedictorian or graduation speech at the end of your time at high school is both an exciting and sometimes daunting task, and it is one that most speech givers relish.


A great persuasive speech requires both emotional appeal and well-reasoned arguments. Set out to persuade your audience that the topic is worth their attention and convince them that a change of their perspective or behavior may be warranted.


Boring graduation speeches are a tragedy. If you've been tasked with giving one, you can learn to inject a little humor into the proceedings. Learn to pick appropriate jokes that will have your audience in stitches.


Whether you're looking to narrate a story professionally, or you have to read a poem out loud for class, there are ways to narrate and ways not to narrate.


Knowing how to accept an apology in writing is a need that arises in both professional and personal situations. If you are a telecommuter who communicates with your supervisors or coworkers via email, you may need to learn this skill.


Writing a thank you speech can be intimidating. It is challenging to remember all of the people who have helped you along the way. If you recently reached a personal, spiritual or career milestone, you may be wondering how to compose a ‘thank you’ speech.


This wikiHow will teach you how to write a memo, including the  heading  and the  body.  It will also show you how to  finalize  it.


You may find that you are expected to speak at a public gathering or social event, and being prepared to speak at these occasions requires planning and preparing the text.


A successful speech has engaging, well-researched content and is delivered with charisma and grace. To critique a speech, it’s necessary to evaluate the speaker’s abilities in both speech writing and delivery.


It is not unusual to be asked to verify your income when inquiring about a line of credit, a loan, a lease, or a rental agreement. This verification will usually come in the form of a letter, written by you, an employer, an accountant, or a social security caseworker.


There are many times in life when you may need to ask for an extension. You may be in college and could use some extra time for a paper, or you may be struggling to complete a work project on time.


Need to write a polished, professional letter? Most business letters follow an established, easy-to-learn format that you can adapt to any type of content.


This wikiHow will show you how write a letter of authorization.


So you've written your letter, but how do you finish it? There are lots of ways to end a letter, depending on the type of letter you are writing. This wikiHow will teach you how to do it.


Do you keep a journal or diary? Do you ever feel the need to write about your experiences in public? It can be tricky to write about private things in a public place, but with a careful approach, you can do it without drawing too much attention to yourself.


The window to your soul, keeping a journal can be a way of giving your feelings an outlet like no other, a place where your deepest thoughts can reside without fear of judgment, blame, or need of justification.


"Most people are on the world, not in it; have no conscious sympathy or relationship to anything about them," wrote John Muir, the environmentalist, scientist, adventurer and Sierra Club founder.


Document Your Life...It's not only a really cool idea, it has become a movement!  [1]   In today's digital world, people are already unknowingly documenting their lives via  Instagram ,  Twitter ,  Facebook , and other social media networks.


DreamBox is a learning website that connects teachers with students and parents. The program allows students to access class information at home or to play learning games.


Writing and publishing a book is no easy task. But with enough dedication, some people to help you like editors and agents, and your creative mind, you can get it done.


A personal bullet journal is a quick and flexible system that helps you track short and long term goals. You set up your journal into sections by month, week, and year.


Have you ever wanted to write a diary, but ended up either not knowing what to write or not understanding the point of a diary? If your answer is yes, you have come to the right place.


Self publishing a book is popular for many reasons. Securing a traditional publishing contract may not work for you — they're hard to get, and you give up a lot of rights when you finally do get one.


Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. Children's books are no exception to this. If you've written a children's book, you're probably eager to get it published.


When you've created something original, such as a book, you want to ensure that your work—whether published or unpublished  [1]  —is protected. Contrary to popular belief, sending yourself a copy of your work through certified mail is not an adequate means of obtaining copyright.


Nothing is eternal, but there is a way to make sure your memories about family and your life will last, so you can relive your past any time you choose.


Publishing a book might seem even more daunting than writing one. But with the right guidance, all is possible! To publish your book, you have to make sure it's in the best possible shape before you take it to agents or publishers.


Perhaps you have dreams of becoming the next Great Novelist. Or maybe you just want to be able to better express your thoughts and ideas more clearly.


When speaking with family or friends, we often feel most comfortable using informal, familiar language. For instance, if a friend were to ask you, "Where are you going?",


Copywriting is a diverse field in which you write and edit content for ads, marketing campaigns, websites, and more. There is no specific educational pathway to become a copywriter and many people get into the field later in life.


Style is vital to any writing project. From poetry to advertising copy, the choices you make will determine whether people continue reading, and what reaction they have.


Improve Your Proofreading or Spelling Skills

Have you ever searched over your paper/essay/article looking for mistakes, typos, and misspellings? Do you find yourself spending a  lot  of time referencing a dictionary?


In this age of information overload, being concise is a valuable skill. Whether you’re speaking at a meeting, giving a presentation, or writing an article, you need to be heard and understood quickly before you lose your audience’s attention   [1]   How can you convey your main points without overwhelming your audience with irrelevant information?


Improve the Readability of a Word Document

Word processing is a part of daily life. From essays to job resumes, you are constantly using word processing programs to type up important documents.


Improving your written communication is an important goal regardless of your profession or stage of life. Learning how to choose the right words, constructing paragraphs that are structured correctly, avoiding common grammar mistakes, and writing concisely will help you to become a better writer and effectively communicate your ideas to a variety of audiences.


After a lot of hard work and creative energy, you have completed a short story that you feel good about. But you realize you still have not read it over and edited it to be as tight as it could be.


Good editing makes good writing possible. A great editor can take a piece and make it stronger, more engaging, and easier to follow by editing its structure and content through multiple revisions.


Headings help guide your reader through your papers. They provide signposts, much like roadside signs that tell you where to go and what’s ahead. Each style guideline has specific rules regarding how headings should be formatted, and the American Psychological Association (APA) is no exception.


Editing a paper can feel like a daunting task, as it can be difficult to edit your own work. A well edited paper can mean the difference between a B paper and an A paper.


Editing and proofreading papers and essays may seem like a daunting task. Read on for information and tips on perfecting your paper.


Are you a natural artist? Good with a pencil or paints? Then you may want to illustrate a book someday. There are several steps you can take to successfully accomplish this goal.


Whether you're editing your own book, or editing a book for someone else, you'll want to do so in stages. Read the text several times, ask questions, and take notes.


So you've made the decision to kill the main villain of your story. As a writer you need to actually make a good choice on how to kill the villain, how gruesome, how painful and even whether to abandon the idea altogether.


Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, satire or drama, writing the dialogue may have its challenges. The parts of a story where characters speak stand out from the other elements of a story, starting with the quotation marks that are nearly universally applied.


Many academic papers are written using MLA style. MLA style normally does not require a cover page because all of the important information is worked into the  first page .


So you've finally completed that amazing piece of writing, be it a novel, an essay, or an article. Editing is the crucial next step. Follow over the steps below and you'll turn that B into an A or finally find that publisher you've always dreamed about.


Work is a very important thing - whether its for your career, school, university, or perhaps just general 'work'. But the important thing is that it needs to get done.


Proper citation of sources is necessary to give credit to the authors whose work informed yours, to point readers to the sources you used, and to show the breadth of your research.


Free writing is very different from writing a book. Free writing allows your creative spirit to run free and your writing should flow effortlessly without having to follow a series of well-trodden steps.


Participating in a Fiction Writing Workshop can be a hugely enriching experience as a writer, and one that many famous authors cite as being an enormous help when it comes to reading critically and honing their own skills.


A critique of an article is the objective analysis of a literary or scientific piece, with emphasis on whether or not the author supported the main points with reasonable and applicable arguments based on facts.


Writing an essay or a story can seem like the hardest part of the project, but sometimes coming up with a catchy title can be just as challenging. However, with a combination of organization and creativity, you can create a wide selection of potential titles that will allow you to choose the perfect one for your work.


Copyediting and proofreading are terms used to describe the process of examining written work for errors. Copyediting is done before proofreading and is much more in depth.


If you find yourself automatically correcting typos in books you read, you may have the beginnings of what it takes to become a professional proofreader.


Editing is an essential function to produce quality writing. Whether working with a newspaper article, feature magazine article, novel, or other type of writing, a good editor will spend time with a manuscript, helping the author craft the best possible work.


For over half a century, the Modern Language Association (MLA) has produced a Style Manual that provides a guide to formatting academic papers and literary works.


Writing in third person can be a simple task once you get a little practice with it. For academic purposes, third person writing means that the writer must avoid using subjective pronouns like “I” or “you.”


Sentence sprawl basically means sentences and paragraphs that are overly long and repetitive. When writing, you should phrase your text in a concise manner for maximal impact, no matter what type of writing you are doing.


Everyone who writes has a style of writing that they are 'better' at. It could be your type of writing... fiction ,  fantasy , children's stories. Or maybe you write articles for  wikiHow , blog, or  contribute to forums .


Abbreviations are used to make writing and communicating easier by shortening the form of a word or phrase. Acronyms, which are related, use the first letter in each word of a phrase as a stand-in to shorten the phrase.


An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and then prints the chaff.~ Adlai E. Stevenson
Writing for a living or even  for a hobby  covers a wide range of possibilities, including  novels , gift catalogues, websites,  speeches , and even covers writing such documents as government and corporate papers.


Creating a play of your own is amazing, but impacting your audience with a physical memory is penultimate. Even though your audience really enjoys your play, it is so much better to pen an indelible memory in their mind.


Setting is one of the three main parts of a story, along with characters and plot. Setting is the location and time of your story. The setting enhances and supports your plot and characters, helping to reveal and further important points and themes.


Have you ever found yourself wanting to start writing a book, but you were not sure where to start? Have you started a book but feel lost or off-track?


Ever wanted to create your own mythology for a fictional text, or simply for fun? Here is a simple guide to the best, most believable way of creating a belief system or myth of your own.


Sonnets are poems comprised of 14 lines. The English, or Shakespearean, sonnet is written in iambic pentameter, and has a particular pattern of rhyming words at the end of every line.


Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see and buy. If you find yourself constantly weaving creative narratives in your head, writing a book might be for you.


If you really want to be an author, then you have to be prepared to spend many hours a day trying to generate original and exciting ideas. You may have to wake up before the crack of dawn before you start your "real" job.


The English language is confusing and packed with inconsistencies, as anyone learning the language for the first time will be quick to point out. Although your best bet is to write and read as much as possible, you can significantly improve your spelling skills by learning some of the many spelling rules (and exceptions), by using clever tricks and helpful memory aids, and by practicing your problem words as often as possible.


Title pages are not especially difficult to make, but you need to follow specific guidelines depending on the style guide your professor instructs you to use.


Editors are responsible for overseeing the quality of publications, whether in print or online. Editors read manuscripts for conformance to the publication style, for grammar and for factual accuracy.


Introducing a quote in a paper can be tricky, as you want the quote to feel seamless and relevant to your topic. You may want to use a quote from a literary text to support your ideas in an essay, or as evidence in your research paper.


Technical writing is one of the fastest growing professions and the demand for technical writers shows no signs of slowing down.  [1]   Perhaps you have basic knowledge of technical writing and are looking to build a career as a technical writer, or perhaps you have been working as a technical writer for several years and are looking to expand your skillset.


Technical communicators/writers document products and processes, writing software help files and manuals, human resources manuals, assembly instructions, and owner's guides, among other documents.


Land an Entry Level Technical Writing Job

Technical communicators (often called technical writers) produce well-documented materials that are essential for the medical, business, technology, and scientific industries.


In the words of Louis Brandeis, "There is no great writing, only great re-writing."  [1]   Editing skills are an essential part of being a good writer.


So, you have written a few 'instructional' types of things, or you need to do that, but you aren't quite sure how to go about furthering your knowledge of technical writing...


The purpose of technical writing is to explain things in a clear, concise, and complete manner so that the reader quickly understands the information presented.


Although it is more commonly used in marketing materials than in technical writing, color can be used to add emphasis to key points in technical and user documents.


Prepare for a Technical Writing Interview

Technical writers are hired to work with subject matter experts and professionals to explain highly technical information to specific audiences in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, science, technology, and agriculture.


So, you love to write. Or, perhaps, you have to write a play for your homework? It can be a very hard task, and you might not know where to begin. If you follow these steps, it should be easy.


If you love to read, chances are you’ve thought about how cool it would be to become an author yourself. Being a kid doesn’t mean you can’t write your own book, and even get it published.


Technical writers create procedural or "how to" documents - most often for a user who will access documents either in a manual or in an online database.


Starting your first novel as a kid makes great sense––you've got the time, the imagination and the guts to get on with it. It's also important to think of this as a learning experience––most first novels as a kid are not going to turn into runaway bestsellers.


Children-themed screenplays are different from those written for older audiences. They need to resonate with the things kids care about and find exciting.


Get an Idea for a Book (For Young Writers)

Do you love to write books, or is this your first time writing a book? No matter the case, you came to the right article. Getting an idea for a book might take a while, but these few steps can give you a head start as a young writer.


Do you love to write? You're a minor but can't wait until 18 to become accomplished? Then this article is the right one for you!


Do you want to get your book published at a young age? Are you an aspiring writer, even though you're still in middle school? Don't worry there are a lot of young authors!


Create and Publish a Novel as a Teenager

So, you want to publish a novel, and you think you're too young, but you're wrong. Anyone can write books, regardless of age, and teens can definitely create and publish novels, just as well as, if not better than, some adults.


Going to Hawaii? Meeting the Hawaiian ambassador? Or do you just want to say beautiful in Hawaiian because it sounds cooler than English? It's simple to say!


The Hawaiian language has a very long history of origin. Throughout the centuries, however, it has slowly diminished in use. As time went on, Hawaiian Pidgin was also derived from immigrants, English and non-English, of Hawaii.


Pidgin or "creole" is an "official" language of  Hawaii . While many residents use English or Hawaiian, many locals speak Pidgin. Hearing it in person for the first time may sound funny or strange.


Although they are important to the ecosystem, coyotes, which are wild canines that are found across North America, can cause problems when they damage or kill domestic pets, like dogs or livestock.


Guinea pigs can make great pets for responsible owners. Before you purchase a guinea pig, make sure you understand the commitment required and have the adequate supplies ready before bringing your new pet home.


Create Substitute Pouches for Marsupial Rescue

When you're caring for marsupials as part of an authorised or emergency rescue activity, recreating the pouch for joeys (or baby marsupial) is extremely important for ensuing that the joey remains warm and secure.


A unique animal with a voracious appetite for insects, grubs and earthworms. The trouble is due to this virtually insatiable appetite for garden dwelling insects and slithering invertebrates, they have the ability and indeed do destroy many newly planted and established garden or that well cared for lawn you're so proud of.


Tell the Difference Between a Crocodile and an Alligator

Alligators and crocodiles are commonly confused with one another, and the words are often used interchangeably. Although they look similar, there are a few key physical characteristics that can help you easily distinguish between crocodiles and alligators.


So you just bought or received a Primos Hot Dog, and you don't know how to use it? The Hot Dog is a coyote call of great quality, that is if you use it correctly.


Tracking skills are something that every intrepid camper and nature lover needs to know in order to find their favorite animals for a spot of observation or photography.


Many cavy owners feel like their guinea pig is a little too chubbier than normal. As much as obesity is a true issue with guinea pigs, it's actually quite uncommon and often misidentified.


Hamsters are very loving and cute creatures. However, they are actually really difficult to look after despite their small size and the misconception that hamsters are for children.


When it comes to household pets, the ferret probably isn’t the first animal that comes to mind. Though much less popular than cats, dogs, and birds, ferret owners praise the animal’s social and inquisitive nature, as well as its cleanliness and ease of upkeep.


Chinchillas are small rodents that are native to South America. They tend to be very energetic animals, but if you are patient enough to train one you'll find that they make great pets.


Gerbil pups depend on you for completely good care. It can take a lot of time, patience, and money to care for and feed them. If you want to breed them, then you will have to make sure that you have the space needed for breeding and have done your research on genetics, ethics and general gerbil care.


Bonding with a new pet hedgehog takes time. The hedgehog is in a completely alien environment and doesn't know you yet, so you'll need to take things slowly and let the hedgehog discover you.


Ferrets are wonderful little creatures. They are very entertaining, mischievous, and form a close bond with their owners. However, owning one takes a lot of responsibility, and an important part of keeping your little friend safe and happy is making sure he or she can't escape or harm himself or herself with things in your house.


Gerbils are shy, inquisitive, and affectionate members of the rodent family that live throughout the world.  [1]   If you take the time to properly tame your gerbils, they may be less likely to be shy or aggressive and instead provide much love and fun to you and your family.


Although gerbils are tiny animals, they can bring you lots of joy as pets. Gerbils are very social, inquisitive animals that love human interaction.


Depending on the pets you've had in the past, you may think that grooming a gerbil involves a warm bath, a brush, and a haircut. However, gerbils do not need to be "groomed" in the traditional sense.


Make a Hamster or Gerbil Trust You Using the Bath Method

Do you want your new pet to trust you, but want it faster? Does your pet bite you when you try to pick them up? Well, use the bath method, a completely safe way of training your small pet!


Everyone wants to spoil their pet, but poor gerbils are often left behind! This guide is going to show you how to spoil your little guys and make them more sophisticated.


Gerbils need company of their own kind and gender, but a single adult gerbil can ONLY be introduced safely to another adult gerbil through the split cage method.


Gerbils make great companions and are easier to care for and cheaper than many other types of pets. They can entertain each other for hours, and you too!


Train Your Hamster to Come when You Call

Here are some helpful tips for training your hamster to come when you call. Note that this needs time and effort from you and the hamster.


Make Dwarf Hamsters Stop Biting the Cage

Hamsters (and many other pets) bite their cages for a variety of reasons. The most common causes of cage biting are boredom, attention-seeking behavior, managing teeth growth, and the simple pleasure of chewing.


Hamsters are known to bite. This is because they are prey animals, and they may be frightened of you. There are ways to discourage and prevent your hamster from this behavior.


Hamsters are good pets. However, like any pet, they can benefit from being given some things to do so that they stay calm, feel happier in their environment and have things of interest to do.


Hamsters make great pets, but they have a habit of biting whenever they are frightened or startled. If your hamster bites, there is no reason you can't train him out of that habit.


Rats are very smart and intelligent animals that can be taught a wide variety of tricks and actions. Read the article below for helpful and simple tips that can be useful for training your rat to do these tricks and actions.


Train a Hamster or a Mouse to Walk on a Tightrope

Hamsters and mice are very smart and easy to train. They have no problem walking across a tightrope. Be sure you have the right kind of rope. For mice, a rope with a circumference of about one inch is appropriate.


When buying a hamster, you need to pick a healthy one that is free of disease and illness!


Train Your Hamster to Jump Through a Hoop

You may not think your hamster can't do a really cool trick, but it can! Jumping through a hoop is a simple but very enjoyable little trick that will give both of you a chance for some quality bonding time.


If you wish to begin training your pet rat, the first step is to teach it its own name. The best names are two syllables. One syllable names can be easily mistaken for a command, and longer names won't be recognized by your rat as easily.


Rats are very intelligent animals and can be trained to do a range of tricks and useful things. If you'd like your pet rat to walk a rope, the following tutorial will help you to teach it to to walk over a rope from a set height.


Having a pet rat can be a rewarding experience, as rats are intelligent and affectionate creatures. You might be surprised to learn that you can train a rat to do all sorts of impressive things.


Tired of seeing droppings scattered throughout your rat's cage? Want to know how to make the bedding last a little longer? Try training your pet rat to use a litterbox.


Litter box training a pet rat has many advantages. If your rat eliminates in the same spot in the cage, this will make it easier to remove droppings and urine from the cage.


Gerbils are fun animals to keep as pets. They are bright and inquisitive, and can be enjoyable to simply observe in their gerbilarium.  [1]   Properly setting up your gerbils’ gerbilarium will allow them to demonstrate their natural instincts, as well as keep them physically and mentally stimulated.


Contrary to hamsters, gerbils thrive much better if they live in a glass aquarium that most people use to keep their pet fish in. Because gerbils love digging in their wood chips, glass aquariums keep all of the wood chips inside instead of having them spill out like they would if your gerbils live in wire cages.


Just as with dogs and cats, rats can easily be taught tricks if given time and patience––and treats! In this article, you will learn how to teach your rats to jump.


Gerbils are a popular variety of small animal kept as pets. As with many small animal pets they prefer the company of others of their kind. Normally it’s best to keep two animals of the same gender together, but if you have a male and female together they may end up mating.


Gerbils are prone to seizures, with 20 to 40% of gerbils having seizures when they are young. The seizures don’t hurt the gerbil except in extreme rare cases.


Dental health is very important to a gerbil’s overall health. Dental problems, if left untreated, can lead to other health problems in gerbils, including sores and infections in the mouth.


Seizures are common in gerbils. The seizures are not life-threatening, and most gerbils can live a healthy life without any treatment for them. Certain risk factors, like the breed of the gerbil and the age, can make the gerbil more prone to seizures.


Gerbils are healthy, hardy animals that rarely get sick. However, when they do get sick, their sickness can quickly become serious because of their small size.


Diagnose Respiratory Problems in Gerbils

Gerbils are playful, inquisitive, and friendly animals. They are also very healthy and rarely get sick. When gerbils do get sick, though, it can be serious—a gerbil's small size can make an illness spread very quickly in the body.


Let's say you know a gerbil is the one special pet for you. But how do you actually pick the gerbil you want? This article explains how to sure it's a healthy gerbil before adopting it.


It's important to keep an eye on any pet and know when you need to take them to the vet. Like any animal, a gerbil will sometimes need veterinary treatment.


Strokes are common in elderly gerbils. Strokes cause gerbils to experience paralysis somewhere in their body, which can make basic tasks like eating difficult.


Make a Comfortable Home for Your New Gerbil

What kind of bedding should you use? Which toys are safe and which ones aren't? This Step-by-Step guide to making a home for your gerbils will answer all your questions!


It's important to clean your pet gerbil's cage once a week to keep his environment clean and comfortable. Cleaning your gerbil's cage frequently can also prevent smell and it gives you an opportunity to check your gerbil's nails and teeth for overgrowth.


Gerbils can be great little pets for you and your family. To keep them happy and healthy you simply need to provide them with a home that meets their physical and mental needs.


Make a Tunnel Playground for Your Gerbils

Making a tunnel playground for your  gerbils  is very fun and easy, and your gerbils will think that it's fun, too! Also, it doesn't  cost  that much!


Hamsters make great pets and they generally enjoy being held. However, when you first bring your hamster home they may find the new environment stressful and frightening.


If you are getting a new hamster this will really help. Though the first thing to do is pet it a little bit before you try picking it up. I would suggest getting a hamster that is between 4 and 7 weeks old because their teeth aren't too long so it doesn't hurt if you are bitten.


Syrian hamsters, also known as golden hamsters,  [1]   are a popular type of pet. Although they are solitary and territorial,  [2]  , Syrian hamsters also have lively personalities and can be fun to observe and play with.


Hamsters are small, fuzzy rodents that make excellent pets. Many hamsters, particularly the more aggressive dwarf hamsters, are prone to biting. Fortunately, this defense mechanism becomes less powerful the more a hamster becomes comfortable in their space.


If your  hamster  decides to have a little more freedom, stay calm and follow these simple suggestions. Hopefully, with a little patience, your hamster will turn up as happy and healthy as ever.


Hamsters are cute and adorable animals that make great pets. They are quiet and gentle, and are relatively low-maintenance.  [1]   Holding your hamster can not only help you feel more bonded to him, but can also help him become more tame.


Hamsters love to go outside of their cage and play. If you need to carry your hamster from one to place to another, it’s important that you safely handle it to prevent injury and biting.


Roborovski (Robo) hamsters are the smallest and most skittish species of hamster. With time and patience, they can be tamed. They can live in small groups or pairs but if fighting does occur you must separate them.


Hamsters love to scurry about, especially after being cooped up, so it's no wonder that they try to escape from the friendly confines of their cage every once in a while.


Have you just gotten your hamster and you want to learn how to tame him/her? Then just follow the simple steps down below.


Have you finally convinced your parent to get you a Syrian Hamster? Hamsters are very easy to look after you don't need to walk them or let them out in the middle of the night to do it's business; but just because it is a smaller animal doesn't mean you can take less responsibility.


Decide Between Syrian and Dwarf Hamsters

Deciding between a Syrian or Dwarf hamster can be tricky. Many hamster owners debate over the ultimate breed. Each breed has its own pros and cons, each with their own factors to keep in mind.


Roborovski dwarf hamsters are fun-loving, fast, and adorable miniature creatures that usually grow to be four to six centimeters in length. They love to eat and sleep but are really active too.


Train a Dwarf Hamster to Recognize Its Name

Dwarf hamsters can easily be trained to recognize their name. It takes a bit of effort and time but if you persist, your hamster will learn its name.


Of the different types of dwarf hamsters (Campbell’s Russian Dwarf, Siberian Winter White, Roborovski), the Campbell’s Russian Dwarf makes the most popular pet.


Are you struggling to train your little critter so he does not go to the bathroom outside of his cage or all over his cage? With the right steps, you can train your furry friend to go to the bathroom in a designated litter box.


Syrian hamsters are the most common species of hamster there is to find (and the largest). At pet stores, they are often referred to as Panda Bear hamsters, Golden hamsters, Black Bear hamsters, and Teddy Bear hamsters.


Cleaning a hamster cage can be tiresome if his droppings are spread out across the cage. Therefore, many owners want to teach their hamsters to eliminate in a litter box.


Russian dwarf hamsters, also known as Campbell’s Dwarf Hamsters, are relatives of the Syrian hamster.  [1]   Although not as common as the Syrian hamster, Russian dwarf hamsters are becoming pretty popular pets, since they are easy and relatively inexpensive to care for.


Chinese dwarf hamsters are small nocturnal rodents that are about 4 inches in length when they are full grown. With their short coats and somewhat longer tails, Chinese dwarf hamsters tend to resemble a mouse or rat more than other hamsters.


Having a hamster can be lots of fun, but it's even more fun to teach it to do tricks and reward it with treats! Plus it gives you something to show off for your friends.


The winter white dwarf hamster is one of the popular hamster species to own and care for! These fascinating pets really attract a lot of hamster lovers, but you need to care for them too!


Dwarf hamsters are friendly creatures that make excellent household pets. In the wild, they live in groups and thrive in the forests, grasslands, and deserts of China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Siberia.


It can be troubling and distressing when your hamsters start fighting. They may squeak or squeal at each other, or jump on top of each other. One hamster may stalk or bully the other hamster in the cage, causing the non-dominant hamster to fear the dominant hamster.


The Campbell's Russian hamster is a friendly dwarf hamster that can be an enjoyable pet and companion. These hamsters are great for children over the age of 10 years.


Hamsters can be great pets as they are small and easy to take care of. Be careful, though, as hamsters will bite if they are startled or restless. While biting is not necessarily a behavioral problem to be trained away as with other pets like  horses  or  dogs , it is something you can avoid.


Gerbils are small rodents that come from a desert environment, but they make excellent pets for responsible kids and adults as well. If you have a pet gerbil or if you are considering getting one, you will want to learn all about their needs in order to keep them happy.


Hamsters often make good pets, but they can have a lot of energy, and sometimes it’s challenging to get them to sleep. Hamsters are most often active during the evenings and at night, so they will want to sleep during the day and not at night.


Care for a Russian Campbell Dwarf Hamster

A Russian Campbell Dwarf hamster is a type of hamster commonly kept as a pet. These hamsters are small, only 4 to 4.5 inches long, and tend to live between one and two years.


Traveling with ferrets requires a good amount of preparation and care. If you need to travel by air, your options may be limited. Car travel is recommended, but carries its own risks.


Gerbils are small yet quick creatures, and when they escape, it can be terrifying to try to catch them. If your gerbil ever escapes, then you can quickly and carefully catch him if you play your cards right.


Did you ever see a dog dance different moves with a flick of the fingers? Or even see a dolphin do a back flip? Ever wonder how to teach cool tricks to a ferret?


Sometimes gerbils just look a bit scruffy. Maybe you just got them? Maybe they just look messy. But there is a way to make their fur look shiny and smooth again - a sand bath!


Some gerbils don't take treats. They would like to but you're doing it incorrectly. Below shows you the steps on how to Give your Gerbil Treats


Gerbils are a popular type of pet for good reason; they’re friendly, social, and inquisitive. They normally like to be in a same sex pair or group (unless you want to breed) but you will possibly come across one or two that like to be by themselves.


Nipping, also known as biting, is a common behavior for ferrets. They bite for different reasons, and young ferrets do not even realize that biting can be hurtful.


Going for a walk can be a great experience for both you and your ferret. Leash training your ferret will allow him to explore the outside world while still being safely in your control.


That naughty ferret still biting people`s private areas? Still making 'a mess' on the carpet? Still won't listen? Train your ferrets without the hassle of expensive training lessons and with the use of simple household items.


Spread the Ferret Fascination on wikiHow

Hey, ferret enthusiast! We are glad to see you checking in! Did you know that we have very few wikiHow articles about ferrets just now? And here you are, knowing so much about them.


Tell when Your Ferret Needs to Go to the Bathroom

Litter training a ferret is very useful and will help keep your ferret clean and happy. There are articles on how to litter train your ferret, but this article will tell you when your furry friend needs to go, which will make litter training a little bit easier.


Do you not want those ferrets inside your home? You can move them out by following these simple steps.


Ferrets are adorable and  charming  critters, but the number one complaint about them is their smell. With a little effort, you can keep your fuzzy friend from offending the nose.


Ferrets are smart and remain playful for most of their lives. It is important for their health and happiness to keep them entertained. The following are some suggestions for how to play with your ferret.


If you have a ferret that is not able to hear well or is completely deaf, you'll need to look after it differently from its hearing-abled cousins.


There are many ways to dook your ferrets. Dook means the little giggle that ferrets make. You can also get them to do the 'weasel war dance' and here is how.


Keeping your ferret’s fur in good health is a key component to your pet’s overall health. Managing the care for their hair without overdoing it is also important for maintaining their odor quality—a significant trait of most ferrets.


Solitary ferrets may need this treatment, otherwise they may become hard of hearing, or develop ear infections.


Bathing a ferret periodically can help prevent smell and infection. Before you bathe your ferret, have supplies ready and know the proper protocol to avoid causing your pet discomfort or distress in the process.


Litter training a ferret is easy with a little patience and understanding. Set up a litter box in your ferret's cage, using litter that's safe for ferrets.


Get Rid of the Smell and Odor of Ferrets

Isn't it awful when your ferrets cage stinks , and the ferret for that matter.Here is your solution....


Tumors occur frequently in pet ferrets. In fact, most ferrets will develop a tumor during their lifetimes.  [1]   Common forms of tumors in ferrets are lymphomas (immune system tumors), insulinomas (pancreatic tumors),  adrenal tumors , and various skin tumors.


Tumors are masses of abnormal growth that are either benign (not harmful) or malignant (harmful). In pet ferrets, tumors are common.  [1]   The most common tumors in ferrets are adrenal tumors, insulinomas (tumors in the pancreas), lymphomas (immune system tumors), and skin tumors.


Grooming and taking care of your ferret's hygiene needs is important. This article discusses brushing teeth, trimming nails, bathing, brushing, and ear cleaning.


Tapeworms ( Dipylidium caninum ) are intestinal parasites that occur when an animal swallows a flea carrying tapeworm eggs.  [1]   Ferrets are just as susceptible to tapeworms as dogs and cats.


Decide if a Ferret Is the Right Pet for You

Ferrets are fun and interactive animals, often described as perpetual kittens. Ferrets can be a great pet to own, but there are things to consider before adopting a ferret.


The adrenal glands are tiny glands located near the kidneys. They produce steroids, sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen), and adrenaline. Adrenal disease is very common in pet ferrets and occurs when the adrenal glands secrete too much estrogen and testosterone, either due to hyperplasia (overgrowth) or a tumor.


A heartworm infection is extremely dangerous for ferrets. As heartworms mature in a ferret’s heart, they can quickly block arteries, causing trouble breathing, heart failure, and death.


Ferrets can make great pets but are prone to developing health problems in their old age and sometimes even in their youth, especially if not cared for properly.


Ferrets are fun, intelligent animals; often described as a cross between a cat and a dog. Unlike cats and dogs, however, ferrets should not be given free run of the house.


Your (future) furry friend needs a place to live. Although they are roughly the same size, a ferret is nothing like a rodent. They have different needs in feeding, handling them, and of course, in the setup for their cage.


If you have a ferret, you most likely need a place for them to stay. To fabricate a make-shift house for your furry raccoon snake to crash, you've come to the right place.


The adrenal glands are small glands that have important functions in a ferret’s body. Located near the kidneys, the adrenal glands produce and secrete various substances, including sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone) and cortisol (‘stress hormone’), that control different functions in a ferret’s body.


Ferrets are cuddly and cute and make good pets if you care for them well. They need a lot of attention, quality care and good housing to thrive and stay healthy.


Ferrets, like dogs, have non-retractable toenails that need to be trimmed about every two weeks as part of a normal grooming regimen. Here are a few tips on how to do it without hurting your ferret or yourself.


Ferrets are very good pets to have, but they can smell. Follow these steps and your ferret won't smell.


Ferrets are fun as animals to keep as pets. They're sociable and will probably want to climb all over you if given the chance!  [1]   Breeding ferrets, however, is not as simple as just pairing a male and female together.


Chinchillas can be wonderful pets, but they tend to have nervous temperaments, and a new pet chinchilla may be flighty, nervous and unwilling to spend time with you.


Although very similar to caring for other pets in the rodent family, chinchillas require specific furnishing and items to ensure that they live a long happy and healthy life.


Chinchillas are one of the most intelligent species of rodent, and many of them have been successfully potty trained by their owners. Most litter-box trained chinchillas still defecate around the cage, but can learn to urinate in the litter-box.


Chinchillas are adorable little rodents that are native to South America. Chinchillas are very easy and lovely pets to care for if you understand how to care for them properly.


Having a mouse inside of your apartment or house is not a serious problem, but many people dislike the act of killing the mouse, both for ethical reasons and because of the mess and smell of a dead mouse.


Mice are great pets for people of all ages and are fairly easy to care for. You should start by providing the right housing. An aquarium or wire cage with proper substrate is great for a mouse.


There are lots of things you need to know before making a decision that you want a pet rat or mouse, one of which being that they should not be kept alone!


Chinchillas are adorable, gentle animals and need quite a bit of care. If they are handled from birth, they will be tame and docile. They make great pets but are delicate so should be handled gently.


Many people enjoy having chinchillas, a member of the rodent family native to the Andes region of South American, as pets.  [1]   Known for their velvety fur, chinchillas are very clean animals who hate to live in dirty surroundings.


Rabbits, gerbils and hamsters may be more common choices, but chinchillas make great pets, too. Like rabbits, gerbils and hamsters, chinchillas are rodents with soft fur and a tail of medium length.


Are you having trouble finding healthy and happy mice? Then you've come to the right place! A few simple steps will help you find the right mouse, or mice, for you!


Do you just love your pet rat? Or maybe you just got one and would love for it to just love you and think of you every second of the day! Do you know pet rat's just want to be pampered?


Rats and dogs can both make great pets. However, it can be challenging when it comes to introducing these two pets. If one pet is uncomfortable or nervous around the other, there may be a fight.


If you have pet mice, you should be on the look out for mite infestations, also known as acariasis.  [1]   Most mites found on pet mice are fur mites, which cause the mouse to itch itself when they eat skin debris off the skin's surface.


Buying a new chinchilla can be an exciting experience, especially when you've never owned one of these adorable friends before! Learning as much as possible about these animals and setting up a healthy and comfortable environment for them to live in can help ensure that your chinchilla will have a long and happy life.


If you have found a lost baby mouse, you may be inclined to take care of it. Although it is a lot of work, nursing a baby mouse to health can be done effectively.


Mousepox is a virus that predominately affects research mice and rarely pet mice. However, if a pet mouse came from a research colony it could potentially carry the disease.


Take the Stress out of Bathing Your Pet Rat

We all love our pets and we don't want them to go through any more stress then they have to. When our pets are stressed, we're stressed too, especially when little teeth and claws are involved.


You're ready to buy your pet mice, but realize that none of those wire cages are suitable. You turn to Google for help and discover an alternative- a fish tank.


Rats are very social creatures and often live in colonies in the wild. It is best to keep pet rats in pairs or colonies. Invariably, you will have to introduce a new member to your current pet or colony.


Rats and other rodents need to gnaw on things to keep their teeth sharpened down, so they don't go through their head. If your rat(s) need something busy to do, here is a guide to help you make toys that are cheap, easy and rely mainly on objects found around the house.


Diagnose Chronic Murine Pneumonia in Mice

Chronic murine pneumonia is a disease that impacts the respiratory system of mice. It usually begins as a minor respiratory infection that does not have noticeable symptoms and doesn't impact the mouse's health for very long.


Do your rats need to cool off this summer? Then you've come to the right place! Here are a few tips and tricks for making your awesome pet a cool pool.


Pinworms are tiny worms that live in a mouse's large intestine. Pinworm infections are common in mice and occur when a mouse eats pinworm eggs by accident.


Not many people think of taking their pet rats out on walks, but why should rats miss out on all the fun?


Pet rats can be a fun and unusual pet. Since rats are usually caged as pets, it’s important to provide your pet rat with a safe and comfortable cage to live in.


The poor mouse at the pet store looks at you with its sparkling eyes as is to say "Take me home!" Who could resist that furry face? So of course, you take it home.


Pet rats are cuddly little creatures that need lots of attention. On the other hand, sometimes they need a little place to hide out and be themselves, to conduct rat business, conspire which antique piece to destroy next, or where to put their newest stash.


Maintaining a clean cage is important no matter what type of pet you have. For rats, however, it is even more important. Rat urine is concentrated and has a high ammonia content.


Are you getting pet rats? Do you already have rats and are looking to give them a more entertaining and fun cage? Look no further! This article will give you some fun, cheap ideas for decorating your rats' cage!


If you have a pet mouse, you may want to challenge it by creating a maze for it. Building a maze for your mouse is fun and easy, and the maze can teach you a lot about your mouse's intellect and behavior.


Most pet rats love yogurt drops! You  can  buy these special treats from a health food store in your area, but you can also make your own right at home and save a bundle, which you can spend on more treats!


Do you have a bored pet mouse? Does your mouse seem a little dirty, or needs to cool off? if you Answered yes to any of these questions, read on!


This article will explain in detail how to clean out your pet mouse's cage. Keep in mind that homemade cages may need to be cleaned differently.


Rats should have a varied diet which includes adequate amounts of protein, fruits, and vegetables. Providing the right kind of food and the right dining environment for your pet rat is crucial for its long-term health and happiness.


Build a Safe Playground for Your Pet Rats

Rats need a lot of exercise and space to roam. Unlike most small rodents, they can't spend most their life in a cage. Some rat owners let their rats run freely in a certain room, but if your house hasn't been rat proofed this may not always be the safest choice.


Sexing mice is important especially if you're a breeder, keeping a large number of mice, or just curious about the sex of your little furry friend. There are two main methods of telling apart male mice (bucks) from female mice (does) that require a keen eye and gentle handling of mice.


Sometimes, your rat can get dirty or stinky! You don't want that, so bathe your rat the proper way! If you don't your room may very well end up stinking.


Pet rats, in general, are fairly clean and are very good at cleaning themselves. However, just like humans, some rats are better at cleaning themselves than others.


Mites are a common problem for pet mice. Although tiny, they can cause major irritations of your pet mouse’s hair and skin, which could make him feel itchy and miserable.


Bathe a Rat Without Getting Scratched or Bitten

All rat owners know that bathing a rat is extremely hard to do without getting mildly (or seriously) injured, but really, bathing a rat is quite simple.


Mice are cute and fun little animals to keep as pets. If you have a male mouse, though, he may develop a penile prolapse (‘paraphimosis’), a condition in which his penis no longer retracts back into the prepuce (the foreskin covering the penis).


Adult wild mice can carry the deadly Hantavirus, along with fleas, ticks, and worms, so you should always release an adult mouse into the wild. It is cruel to keep an adult wild mouse because it will never lose its fear of humans, no matter how much it is handled.


Obesity is a common problem in pet mice.  [1]   A pet mouse will eat just about anything it’s offered, making it easy for the mouse to overeat and become obese.


If your pet mouse is sneezing a lot it can signal a problem with its health. In most cases of excessive sneezing, the sneezing is caused by a respiratory illness or by an allergic reaction to something in its environment.


Heat and humidity are a potential peril for pets kept in human environments. Small pets like mice have a hard time adapting to hot or humid weather, and may be more susceptible to heat stress than other animals.