This collection includes articles on the literary work of the writer Oleg Volkov, which were published by him in his personal blog “Creativity as a Profession” on the popular social network “Live Journal”. In his articles, Oleg Volkov touches on issues that are either poorly covered in the articles and manuals of recognized writers, or are not affected by them at all. For example, types of writers, typical shortcomings of graphomaniacs, self-organization, etc. Recommendations for books and manuals on literary creativity are also given, which the author considered most useful for beginning writers. The second book in the dilogy. Version 1.00. Author's website of Oleg Volkov: “Library of a realistic science fiction writer.”