http://www.artipot.com/dir/writing/fiction/ Latest Fiction articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/478277/is-my-property-haunted.htm Over the last twenty years we have seen a huge increase in all paranormal subjects areas Investigation groups have sprung up all over the place and reality television featuring hauntings, investigations etc Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:10:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478277/is-my-property-haunted.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472611/the-cat-who-came-to-dinner.htm Until this three-month odyssey, I wasn't much of a cat fan It's not that I disliked them Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:03:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472611/the-cat-who-came-to-dinner.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466044/santa-claus-good-old-saint-nick.htm The original idea of Santa Claus, (or Father Christmas in Britain, or Papa Noël in France, etc) came from St Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466044/santa-claus-good-old-saint-nick.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/456266/the-poker-game.htm The late night poker game at Felix Hurdsman's suite was a very prestigious high-stakes affair The potential for substantial losses was great for poor players, and even greater for the better ones Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/456266/the-poker-game.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/453698/sterling-silver-and-beaded-trendy-jewelry-a-short-story-about-it.htm Beaded trendy jewelry If you are the kind who loves to have jewelry that matches your collection of clothes perfectly, then beaded trendy jewelry is just what you should be looking for This jewelry is perfectly fashionable and you will not make a hole in your pocket buying large numbers of it to accessorize your wardrobe Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:09:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/453698/sterling-silver-and-beaded-trendy-jewelry-a-short-story-about-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/451052/recovering-charles-chapter-3-excerpt.htm Six o'clock am The TV was on again Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:58:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/451052/recovering-charles-chapter-3-excerpt.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/450003/recovering-charles-chapter-2-excerpt.htm I was fourteen and certainly not the most popular kid in Mrs Ingham's eighth grade music class Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:10:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/450003/recovering-charles-chapter-2-excerpt.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442435/how-to-write-the-perfect-novel-eight-hints-to-properly-format-a-manuscript.htm A writer can start with THE CHICAGO MANUAL OF STYLE and move from it to any number of academic works on what a manuscript layout should look like. But adhering to the following eight suggestions will assure an acceptable format for almost all commercial fiction. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:12:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442435/how-to-write-the-perfect-novel-eight-hints-to-properly-format-a-manuscript.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427836/how-to-skyrocket-your-determination-to-write.htm Many have a desire to write, but few follow through. Once you realize the secret, you are halfway there. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:26:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427836/how-to-skyrocket-your-determination-to-write.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427486/compelling-characters-make-for-compelling-novels.htm You can easily create a set of compelling characters to fill your novel. When you do that, you drastically improve your chances of success. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:51:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427486/compelling-characters-make-for-compelling-novels.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427278/how-to-develop-a-powerful-burning-desire-to-write-a-bestseller.htm Before a bestselling novel is born, it is a desire in the heart and the mind of its creator. That means you. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:10:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427278/how-to-develop-a-powerful-burning-desire-to-write-a-bestseller.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/426033/pressure-points-an-excerpt-from-secret-daughter-by-june-cross.htm My stepfather Larry Storch's success as a character actor hinged on the indeterminate ethnicity of his face: his broad forehead, defined cheekbones, slanted eyes, and that thicket of dark hair allowed him to play a range an Asian, a Mexican, or someone from the Mediterranean Now, he wanted to be considered for a starring role Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:09:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/426033/pressure-points-an-excerpt-from-secret-daughter-by-june-cross.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/425323/excerpt-from-life-is-like-a-line-part-one.htm I was born September 18, 1953, in Harper Hospital in Detroit My mother reports that I must have been anxious for my arrival because her easy forceps delivery went well, which was a blessing for her, given that she was thirty-five when I arrived Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:51:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/425323/excerpt-from-life-is-like-a-line-part-one.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/425220/elijahs-coin-chapter-15-excerpt.htm Allen Baker had a college degree and a history of short-term employment He was the only son of helicopter parents who hovered and did everything in their power to protect him from any kind of disappointment or failure Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:16:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/425220/elijahs-coin-chapter-15-excerpt.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/425216/in-pharaohs-land.htm I would enter Radcliffe College in September 1971, but graduate from Harvard College four years later Mine was the last class of women admitted to Radcliffe; I was one of 56 black women; 165 black men had been admitted to Harvard Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:30:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/425216/in-pharaohs-land.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/424745/how-to-write-breathtaking-characters-and-claim-your-spot-on-the-bestseller-list.htm Writing compelling characters is easier than you think. By applying a few simple principles, your characters will take on a life all their own. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:10:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/424745/how-to-write-breathtaking-characters-and-claim-your-spot-on-the-bestseller-list.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/424629/how-to-banish-your-self-limiting-beliefs-through-writing.htm When you write down your ideas and share them others, you create an almost magical transformational process. And of course, the more you do this, the more powerful it becomes. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:50:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/424629/how-to-banish-your-self-limiting-beliefs-through-writing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423589/how-to-copy-the-creative-genius-of-walt-disney-to-write-a-bestseller.htm One to way to become incredibly creative to simply copy what other creative people have done. Here is one powerful way to do just that. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:44:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423589/how-to-copy-the-creative-genius-of-walt-disney-to-write-a-bestseller.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423155/how-to-create-compelling-characters-that-stand-out.htm A good character is the backbone of any good story. If you thought it was hard to create compelling characters, think again. You probably already know how, and this is just a reminder. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:05:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423155/how-to-create-compelling-characters-that-stand-out.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423062/writing-a-novel-for-publication-the-levels-of-professional-editing-and-the-role-of-each.htm Some writers, especially at the early stages of their writing endeavors, have the misconception that the use of an editor is a sign of weakness. The reality is that the decision to work with an editor is paramount for acceptance by a major royalty publisher. There are many levels of editorial guidance, and this article explains the differences and the costs associated with... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423062/writing-a-novel-for-publication-the-levels-of-professional-editing-and-the-role-of-each.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421433/the-magical-mystery-of-writing.htm Writing can be a mundane task, or it can be a wonderful tool of self-discovery and self-expression. Whatever you put into it, you will get out tenfold. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:54:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421433/the-magical-mystery-of-writing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420903/how-to-banish-writers-block-forever-and-skyrocket-your-creativity.htm Writers block, the archenemy of all writers, can easily be killed for good. Once you know how to do this, you can fully unleash your creative genius. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:32:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420903/how-to-banish-writers-block-forever-and-skyrocket-your-creativity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420721/why-you-are-a-born-storyteller.htm Many people would love to write a novel, but many don't get it off the ground. Because you are reading this, you have what it takes to write and get published. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:52:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420721/why-you-are-a-born-storyteller.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/417857/are-you-making-these-mistakes-in-your-fiction-writing.htm You've worked hard on your story, and it's finally done. . .or is it? You might want to go back and check for some of these common mistakes. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:56:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/417857/are-you-making-these-mistakes-in-your-fiction-writing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/417852/is-your-fiction-work-worthy-of-being-read.htm There are many elements that go into making a work of fiction worthy of being read. While each part is essential, there are four elements that are vital in transforming your work from a boring jumble of words to a true work of art. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:54:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/417852/is-your-fiction-work-worthy-of-being-read.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/416195/how-to-supercharge-your-writing-skills.htm Writing can be an extremely daunting task. When you apply this simple exercise, you'll be surprised how much easier it becomes. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:56:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/416195/how-to-supercharge-your-writing-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/415027/reading-these-four-authors-of-classical-literature-will-enable-anyone-to-become-a-better-writer.htm An understanding of Steinbeck, Faulkner, Hemingway, and Fitzgerald will provide a writer with a knowledge of four major categories inherent in exceptional prose. Each of these authors, respectively, offers a quintessential perspective on one of these elements. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:18:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/415027/reading-these-four-authors-of-classical-literature-will-enable-anyone-to-become-a-better-writer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/414407/the-secret-to-easily-becoming-a-bestselling-novelist.htm There is one habit that you can do that will drastically improve your chances of success. One thing that separates those that wish they were bestselling novelists, from those that are bestselling novelists. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:32:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/414407/the-secret-to-easily-becoming-a-bestselling-novelist.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/413703/how-to-get-your-novel-on-the-bestseller-list.htm Many strive to get their novel not only noticed, but also on the craved after bestseller list. With the right effort, it's much easier than you may imagine. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:51:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/413703/how-to-get-your-novel-on-the-bestseller-list.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/413470/how-to-cultivate-the-craft-of-fiction-writing.htm You can learn the craft of fiction writing just as surely as you can learn any other skill. And with this skill will come the power of self-expression that many only dream of. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:38:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/413470/how-to-cultivate-the-craft-of-fiction-writing.htm