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Thanks to everyone who sent in their essays for PaperPerfect’s “If I ruled the World Essay Contest”. We had several hundred submissions altogether – many of them were truly ingenious. On the one hand, we had some very practical and realistic contributions on how to make the world a better place via political, economic or humanitarian changes. We also had some zany, dark or surprising entries. Winner – Gaea Denker-Lehrman After long debate, the chosen winner of the contest (and the $100 prize) is Gaea ... Read More

Have you ever had one of those days when you wished you were in charge? When you thought to yourself – “If I ruled the world, I’d do it differently…” Here’s your chance to express yourself! Let your brilliant writing and passionate ideas flow – and win yourself some much deserved recognition (and a little cash) as well. Introducing…Paper Perfect’s $100 essay writing competition, “If I ruled the world.” In 1000 words or less, tell us what you hate about the world – what ... Read More

Here is a collection of great writing blogs and blogs for writers, as well as websites and online communities for writers. This list is by no means definitive, but represents some of the most notable blogs about writing, as reviewed by peers in the writing, editing and publishing industry. These are blogs written by agents, publishers, writers, authors and editors, and are full of insider information about publishing, tips and tutorials for writers, inspiration, creativity and support. They’re also well-written and entertaining. In the ... Read More

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**The following article is a review of ‘WhiteSmoke’ editing software. I’ve played with WhiteSmoke before and yes, it is pretty smart, and pretty intelligent. For simple essays or letters, it’s better than nothing, and can improve your writing. However – for bigger projects, novels, dissertations, theses, manuscripts, etc, WhiteSmoke fixes the trees but ignores the forest. It takes a real person (and a gifted editor) to see the big picture and offer suggestions on how to tie it all together.** Checking Writing ... Read More

**Here’s an article about where to find the best freelance writing jobs on the net – find high pay freelance writing jobs!** Author: Anuj How many times have you checked out a job board to that either it no longer exists or that there is one or two jobs listed? Out of the hundreds of job boards on the Web today, how do you find those containing projects that you are interested in and qualified for? I have recently surveyed over 300 freelance web sites and these are the best boards for freelance writers. The benchmark that I used ... Read More

In browsing articles on good writing for my site, I came across this fantastic article about online dissertation writing services. If you’re writing your dissertation, thesis, essay or other big research project, it may have crossed your mind to just let somebody else do it. Hell, it’s a lot of work and for most people, only a requirement to get a degree. While I sympathize, and have no ethical issues with paying for online writing services that can crank out your dissertation, the following article offers a severe warning against ... Read More

This brief article explains why you need to be specific when talking about your accomplishments. I’m sharing it because the writing is actually quite good, and it can be used as a writing example by itself. Source: http://www.adsence-dollar-factory.com http://www.100earningtips.com You can argue about the devil, but certainly the substance, distinctiveness, and success of your essays depends on the details. Many applicants tend to bury their uniqueness and success under vague assertions. You don’t want to hide your achievements; ... Read More

Want to get published? Looking for an agent, publisher, or insider information about the publishing business? Seeking a place to get your writing out in public, writing contests, or community writing sites? Find out more about the writing and publishing industry with these 22 great sites, rated ‘best publishing resources 2009′ by http://writersdigest.com. Best Publishing Resource #1: aaronline.org Best Publishing Resource #2: abookinside.blogspot.com Best Publishing Resource #3: agentresearch.com/agent_ver.html Best Publishing ... Read More

Joining an online community of writers is a great way to get free feedback, hone your writing skills, and find out more about the writing and publishing industry. The following are 14 of the best writing community websites of 2009, as recommended by http://writersdigest.com. Top 14 Writing Community Websites for Writers Best Writing Community Website #1: alongstoryshort.net Best Writing Community Website #2: bksp.or Best Writing Community Website #3: bookglutton.com Best Writing Community Website #4: critiquecircle.com Best Writing Community ... Read More