My Expression of Gratitude to All Our Followers

    This past July several notable milestones were reached. This month saw the largest increase of visitors ever in  TPWS now five year history. Yes, friends on August the first  The Professor's Write Site was publishing and a real online presence. The highs and lows over those years were weathered by this blog / website.This was due mainly to the support of all of it's wonderful faithful fans.

Unlimited Possiblities :The Power Of Our Imaginations

The Product of Imagination

I am going to ask a question which I believe to be the easiest to answer and yet is the hardest to understand! I Know that this has provoked your interest and that I've gotten your attention  Now! I can already see you scanning the  next few lines in a rush to see this query and then decide the veracity of my claim! So if you are ready,  then here it is!

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series

How to Write Like I Do”: Part 1 
Creating Your Characters
 By Mike AKA the Professor

 Since time first began to be recorded in oral tradition, the early storytellers had their cast of characters with which to tell their great tales of wondrous accomplishments. 

The Professor's "How To" Writing Improvement Series Part 2 How To Fact Find Using This Methodology:

  Researching your Information Sources:
 By Mike Aka The Professor

 The way to be considered an authority on any topic you choose to write about, you must show your readers that you know it as thoroughly as possible. Since no one human, is that omniscient, even though many political types would claim otherwise, you need to research the topic diligently. Such intensity, while time intensive is deemed necessary for the author to be truly considered proficient. 

The Professor 's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 4 Creativity - learn “how to” develop your own Natural Creative Tendencies.

Creativity - learn “how to” develop your own Natural Creative Tendencies.

What Is It?
The online “Oxford Dictionaries” defines the term “Creativity” in this manner and I quote them here: noun - the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness:
http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/creativity

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 5

Vocabulary - learn “how to” develop your own Extensive Vocabulary

What Is It?

The online “Oxford Dictionary” defines the term “Vocabulary in this manner and I quote them here:noun (plural vocabularies)

1 the body of words used in a particular language:a comparison of the vocabularies of different languages

the Sanskrit vocabulary

a part of such a body of words used on a particular occasion or in a particular sphere:the vocabulary of law[mass noun] :you will want to learn vocabulary that is used frequently the term became part of business vocabulary

the body of words known to an individual person:he had a wide vocabulary

a list of difficult or unfamiliar words with an explanation of their meanings, accompanying a piece of specialist or foreign-language text.

2 a range of artistic or stylistic forms , techniques, or movements:dance companies have their own vocabularies of movement

Here is the Link as verification http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/vocabulary

My Writing Guidelines - How To Determine If You Are Ready To Write!

As many of you have already read when visiting this site I am a man whose aim is to help develop the Quality of your writing.

 I have been approached by many people who've asked  " What is Quality ?" Others have posed this query. "When is the best time to Write?" Still others have asked. "Is Grammar and Spelling really that important?" A real overwhelming top ranking enigma has to be this one."How do I know if I can write?"


The one which I am asked after I've had conversations and correspondences with these questioners is this.

 "Can You Help Me??"

These four words are the ones I hope to address in this article my friends.

CAN YOU, HELP ME?

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 3

The Benefits of Editing, Text Reading and Word Processing Programs

By Mike AKA The Professor

The difference between That Skillfully Crafted, Top Prize Winning, Front Page Ready Success and yours is What? The Years Of High Standing as a Product of the Educational System?? The Degrees in those Accredited English Literature and Journalism Courses? The Letters B.A., M.A., Ph.D or even designations like “Teacher, Doctor or Professor” perhaps. If you are like most writers especially those whose self confidence is lacking, the answer that pops into your mind is “Mine just isn't good enough”! But why isn't it “Good Enough?”

Recreating Chapter One :

Attempting  a Rewrite of One's Own Original Piece
By Mike Aka Professor M

Having to write an original opening chapter is hard enough for most writers! Having to attempt to capture the essence of the storyline after the successive chapters have been read is a nightmare. The following rewrite of my "Hunter or Hunted" series from scratch introduced me to an unusual and demanding bit of writing which gave me an insight into the mindset of the writers who must adapt a book into a screenplay! Normally this would be reworking an opening  scene based on the book. But what happens when you don't have the first chapter?

Checkout The Writers Resources and Links Page

For all those new visitors, as well as our many faithful followers, I've just finished adding the latest touches on one of the most valuable pages on this site. Lately I have been asked about this sites "Freebies" for those struggling writers who feel the need  for any  programs that can aid them in their writing efforts.

Here is the latest installment for everyone who have visited "The Professor's Write Site". "The Writers Resources and Links" is my way of providing "Freebies" which I've assessed, used and or been informed about. The majority of the programs are Freeware! The majority of the links are online sites, that I have used and heartily endorse to anyone who cares to visit them.

 Based on the input that I've received on my "Contact Me" page, This page had become almost invisible . This article, as such, is designed to get  that  section the attention that it richly deserves.  So go ahead and check it out, friends. Now that it has just been updated it should reward you with some more valuable aids! 
   
Thank you, one and all for visiting, commenting and reading! 

Regards Mike Aka Professor M

Renascence Part 2

The Long Road Back

   No! The very idea of just quitting on Writing, had never been an option for me! For that matter to the best of my knowledge, just quitting hadn't ever been an option for my parents either! But given what had just occurred, the apparent loss of all my hard work, all seeming gone in a flash! Why not just Quit? I'd never really given that much thought before!

Late Breaking News on TPWS Restructuring Plans

Sorry Friends, Fans and Followers of this blogsite. I, Mike AKA the Professor, am now finally taking this opportunity, to address my intentions as to the direction, motives and future for TPWS.  The recent seeming lack of my attention to providing new content, as well as a clear direction, for this site, has led me to see a need for this last moratorium, until a clear course of action could be defined.

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 6

Character Development - Learn “how to” develop your own Characters

What Is Character Development?

"Character Development" is the process where a writer creates various personalities that are used to entertain, educate and or illuminate the pplot of the piece that the author is presenting. These characters are the players who the writer uses to convey to the audience what the story is all about. The following are the recognized definitions of the words  "Character & Development" for proper referencing.

Writing From a Writer's Perspective

By Mike AKA the Professor

The ability to get behind a keyboard and hit the right keys to create a coherent piece of text is, for some very easy, for others it is a task of monumental difficulty. Beyond the mastery of the keys themselves comes the thought processes that dictate what will result as the final product. This is where the true writer becomes apparent.

My Open Invitation To You, Our Wonderful Readers Revised and Updated Nov 21/2011

The Professor's Write Site

At the beginning of this Year I asked of you our readers and followers the following found below. This was done to get your input and give you a more active role in the working and creative direction you'd like to see this blog take over the 2011 year.

Writers Resources and Links ( Latest Update) Nov 15th,2011

Today those writers who visit this site are in for a treat! The "Writers Resources and Links" page has been updated with more new additions in the writers links, that new and even experienced writers will enjoy! The Professor has looked around the Internet and has found some new Gems that he wants to share with you, our loyal  readers!

The Professor 's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 4

Yes! Leonardo Da Vinci was also a Writer

Creativity - Learning “How To” Develop Your own Natural Creative Tendencies.

What Is It?

The online “Oxford Dictionaries” defines the term “Creativity” in this manner and I quote them here:

Creativity noun - the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness:

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/creativity

The Online Encyclopedia known to all as “Wikipedia” gives us the following interpretation found here in brief And I have included the link below for all who would like to see the entire entry for themselves.

Talking Without Sound: Using Various SignIng Techniques From My Experience

Preface By Mike AKA the Professor

ASL Signing Courtesy of www.lifeprint.com

Exploring and Learning the English Language in a Exciting New Way
This article deals with the comparison of Cued Speech and ASL from the viewpoint of Our  own Jacob Waring's experience as a practitioner of both forms. This is his analysis of them as a user detailing the pros and cons. Jacob is a valued Prowl member who will now tell us all about the Deaf Culture through his unique insight as a skilled writer and avid signer.
And now I turn you over to Mr. Jacob Waring!

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part 2

“How To Do Fact Find Like I Do”:

Researching your Information Sources:

By Mike Aka The Professor

The way to get to be considered an authority on any topic you write about, is to make sure that you know it thoroughly, as far as is humanly possible. Research is The key to any type of credibility, whether you are writing a how to on making a recipe, making a child’s toy or doing investigative journalism. Research is required to find all the details that the topic entails.

The way to know it inside and out, is to get all the particulars by asking all the questions that you would if you were the one who needed to know how it was done and to be able to replicate the results. We all know how to do many things and all too often we believe that we are experts in those areas. The problem arises when we are asked to explain how we do what we do so well.

We then to eliminate the parts that are routine and so obvious to anyone who has done it too. That is the real problem! The assumption that others know leads to parts being missed. We need to realize that those who are requesting the answers actually don't know the first thing about that subject.

The Professor's “How To” Writing Improvement Series Part1

"How to Write Like I Do”: Creating Your Characters

By Mike AKA the Professor

Since time first began to be recorded in oral tradition, the early storytellers had their cast of characters with which to tell their great tales of wondrous accomplishments. These characters whether real or imagined each played a significant part in the story for the audience to find themselves being able to relate to in their everyday lives.