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- The Basics of Good Storytelling - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or a memoir you’re writing, a good story is deemed good when it is told well. There are things to keep in mind to assure this is your result. As a writer, do you understand the basics about storytelling? Shouldn’t you just write what you feel like writing? ...
Views: 1093 - Some Basics for New Writers - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI love new writers. I really do (I was one, once upon a time). They are my favorite clients because they need the most assistance and guidance, and usually have tremendous enthusiasm about moving forward. They also don’t know what they don’t know. Some new writers have a fair understanding ...
Views: 1129 - 7 Tools That Will Help Improve Your Writing Quality And Focus - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Millis JessAs a writer, you have to make your own discoveries when it comes to personal written quality, your consistency as a writer, your voice and your self-motivation techniques. No matter what you read or hear, there is simply no system that works well for one person and just as well for another. Some ...
Views: 1105 - Publishing Content For Long Term Traffic - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAlthough publishing content does involve a bit of work, especially in the preparation stages, it is one of the best ways to build traffic online! Marketers are learning that to succeed over the long term they must build a following and using content to do so makes so much sense! What you ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - 3 Arguments for Disabling Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAre blog comments something you look forward to moderating or do you feel they are holding you back from more important tasks? Blog commenting has long been considered a way to allow your readers to take a more active 'role' in the growth and development of your site! For the site administrator ...
Views: 1134 - Why The Best Bloggers Control Their Passion - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from TJ PhilpottThe best bloggers are typically recognized for their willingness to invest the time and patience it takes to build a following for their blog! The question here is how these people sustained their motivation to continuously create content as well as promote their site over the time it takes to ...
Views: 1034 - How Copy Writing and Blogging Share Similarities - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from TJ PhilpottCopy writing and blog posting can each be considered forms of content marketing since both are intended to influence readers to take a specified action! The overall success of either sales copy or blogging can be measured by how well they engage readers! It is the strategies both bloggers and ...
Views: 1180 - 3 Rules Every Successful Blog Must Follow - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from TJ PhilpottHaving a successful blog requires patience, consistency and the willingness to develop content your readers will find of interest to them! The culmination of these efforts typically results in building a large and loyal following of return visitors to your site! It is this following that tends ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Why Veterans Need to Take Up Writing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest quotes George Orwell as having once said, “writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand". ...
Views: 1187 - Making Content Marketing Really Work For You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is a strategy commonly used online to attract people to your business or cause! People using the internet in most cases are looking to be entertained and/or informed which is why this strategy is so frequently used! On the other hand there's a lot more to making this approach ...
Views: 1099 - 5 Reasons Many Blogs Fail - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBlogging itself is not very difficult however many blogs fail due to a number of reasons! As much as many bloggers want to blame outside factors, their failure can often be found rooted in their own personal attributes! Let's look at 5 common reasons blog success tends to elude so many and ...
Views: 1165 - 3 Benefits Every Content Curator Experiences - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBeing a content curator holds certain responsibilities of course, such as crediting all your sources and properly arranging the information you've gathered! On the other hand curating content is NOT without certain benefits which is what we are going to discuss below! Let's review 3 ways in ...
Views: 1252 - Content Curation – Doing It the Right Way - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAlthough content curation is used extensively online as a way to share knowledge, many who used this strategy are doing so incorrectly! In short this process involves finding, gathering and arranging information from various sources in a way that makes sense to your readers! Being you're using ...
Views: 1150 - 3 Key Elements to Using Content Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottUsing content as a means to increase online exposure while building trust with readers has become the norm for marketers! Being this particular approach is labor intensive, it only makes sense to do what you can to get the best results, especially in such a competitive environment! Here are 3 ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Your Journal To Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontYour Journal To Spiritual Awakening The Journaling Journey is about Reflective Writing. This process accesses self-knowledge from the depth of your being and captures the sense of who you are. The healthy relationship you long to have with your self evolves from your immutable essence that ...
Views: 3086(1 vote) - Improve Your Writing By Breaking the Chains of Structure - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottLooking for ways to improve your writing while minimizing the occurrence of writers block and the frustration that comes with it? Well if you work online and therefore have the need to frequently create content you can use for varying reasons, perhaps the solution can be found in how you ...
Views: 1210 - 3 Elements of a Successful Content Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere's little argument that content marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use online! This particular tactic allows for the author to not only increase their exposure online but to also become more influential with readers as well! It is this influence that gets ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Thank Hummingbird For Improving Your Writing Skills - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour writing skills are simply something you can NOT do without when marketing your business online! With the recent changes made to the Google search algorithm however, there is a small degree of 'distress' being experienced by those who write content and publish it online! These changes ...
Views: 1099 - How To Write a Blog Post People Read - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIt takes a bit of time and typically some research as well to write a blog post, but your time is wasted if nobody reads it! The fact is that when writing for people on the internet a good blogger must concern themselves not only with content quality but attracting readers as well! These are ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - How Google's New Search Algorithm Changes Content Creation - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent creation is at the core, or at least should be, of every business or organization found online! Circulating useful information is one of the best ways to get noticed and build trust with people on the internet! Recently the new Google Hummingbird algorithm has been implemented for the ...
Views: 1105 - Blog Traffic and Getting Back to Basics - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottGenerating blog traffic by guest posting on the blogs of others has long been an accepted and effective way to attract people to your own site! Changes in how Google now views this practice however has led many bloggers to no longer accept offers for guest posting on their sites! This has now ...
Views: 1264 - 3 Unspoken Benefits of Creating Content - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottCreating content for distribution is the backbone of how most businesses grow online and happens to be a very effective marketing strategy! Whether you blog or use static websites the need for useful information is critical in order to gain and hold the attention of others on the internet! The ...
Views: 1178 - Your Commitment Dictates Your Blogging Success - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour commitment is one of the biggest assets you have and what it takes to be a really good blogger! Once you start blogging it's important that you continue updating your site since this is what gives your platform life! Of course your objective is to build a following of loyal readers but this ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Reducing Your Bounce Rate When Blogging - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThe bounce rate on your blog is a measure of how quickly visitors to your site leave and is obviously something you want to keep as low as possible! When people leave your site without taking the time to 'absorb' any of your content this makes it harder for you to build a following! The intent ...
Views: 1174 - Harnessing Your Creativity For Better Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottAs a blogger your creativity can play a significant role in how popular your site becomes! This is NOT to say being creative is a requirement for being a good blogger but rather it can help you get more traffic! It's important to realize just how many blogs can be found on the internet today and ...
Views: 1275 - Writing Detail—Finding the Right Balance by Bob Spear - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Bob SpearI read the one-page intro to my 4th mystery to my sister-in-law, a retired nurse and a non-writer. It’s supposed to be funny, but her reaction was rather unexpected. “Did you write that?” “Well, yes, why?” “I couldn’t believe the clarity of detail in your descriptions. I could see everything ...
Views: 1188 - How to Write Post-Apocalyptic Books - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Steve SmithApocalyptic literature is a sub-genre of science fiction concerned with the end of world either through plague, nuclear war, or some other tragic disaster. Post-apocalyptic books are set in a civilization after such a calamity. The time frame can be immediately after the disaster, focusing on ...
Views: 1998 - The Role Blog Readers Play In Content Development - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent development is of critical importance when blogging however choosing topics for your blog should be done by committee! What I mean here is your readers opinions and suggestions should be given serious consideration concerning what it is they want to see posted on your site! As a blogger ...
Views: 1265 - Creating Titles That Sell Your Products and Programs - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothPoor titles will keep you poor. Now, that's a pretty powerful statement isn't it? It really doesn't matter how good you are, the first thing that people read or hear is your title. It will immediately get them to click to get more information or they will simply delete. You might have the ...
Views: 1295 - 5 Lessons Every Good Blogger Learns - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSince being a good blogger requires an investment of time and patience it stands to reason there will be many lessons to be learned along the way! The fact is to have a successful blog you'll need to learn how to stay motivated even when your efforts are NOT producing the results you want! Over ...
Views: 1278 - Creative Thinking Process - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Leon EdwardWhen it comes to creative thinking and spontaneity most of us think that they come naturally. However, this is not totally true! In fact with a highly organized creative thinking techniques and proper approach we can train ourselves to boost our creative thinking. For instance, if you watch ...
Views: 2976(1 vote) - 8 Top Tips for Creating Better Converting Author Websites - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Krizia Miss KAn author’s website or page is ESSENTIAL if you want to drive more sales to your non-fiction book and if you want to position yourself as being “media ready”! The prices vary when it comes to getting an author page created by a webmaster, but there are key elements that MUST be present in ...
Views: 1690 - 5 Key Components of Every Successful Blog - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottA successful blog is one that has a steady and growing flow of return visitors! Of course the most important component of any blog is creating content your readers will love along with making them feel welcomed! Now this may see easier said than done but the fact is your ultimate success will be ...
Views: 1612 - Using Summer Months to Build a Better Blog - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a better blog involves taking measures to make your readers happy whether it's the content you offer or perhaps making site changes! It is for these reasons and others as well that the summer months tend to be a period of 'restoration for bloggers since there are NOT as many people ...
Views: 1170 - 5 Critical Trends For Marketing To Women - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Lorrie Morgan-FerreroThe female market is the fastest growing, largest segment of consumers worldwide with money and buying power. And they cross over into almost EVERY brand. Check this out … Women today represent the majority of the online market. According to Mindshare/Ogilvy & Mather, when it comes to ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Best Kept Secret to Headlines That Get Results
- by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Heather DominickOne question I get from clients all the time is, “How do I connect with ideal prospects though online sales pages in a way that is authentic, creates a heart-to-heart connection AND generates income?” Then I love to share my five proven steps to EnergyRICH® Soul-filled selling success so you can ...
Views: 1417 - Getting New Visitors to Read Your Post - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYou worked hard on creating content and promoting your site simply to get people to read your post but yet they bounce … and quickly! The fact is to have a successful blog your readers need to fall in love with what you offer so that they will return! Of course this won't happen if people who ...
Views: 1345 - Climb Higher With a Writing Vision - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzEver had one of those surreal moments when you realize you’ve become the person you once imagined? You don’t fit the original vision exactly, but there are similarities you can’t ignore: you’ve finished your novel, agents are calling and you can almost afford that European vacation. ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Embrace Your Inspiration for Better Writing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFinding your inspiration as a writer most certainly helps unleash your creative imagination which is essential for anyone using content online! It doesn't matter what initially inspired you but what is important is learning to use this feeling to improve your writing and productivity! As many ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Learn How to Start a Blog - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Laurie RaphaelBlog writing is one of the most popular hobbies today. For some people, they write blogs just to share their ideas and opinions. However, there are others that earn from writing blog posts. When you browse there are but hundreds of blog posts about a diverse of topics - photography, cooking ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - 5 Ways Internet Marketers Differ From Writers - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottMost all internet marketers publish content as a way to advertise their businesses and money is the motivation behind their efforts! On the other hand you have those who focus more on writing for people and not to earn an income! Since these people have motivations that don't involve being ...
Views: 908 - Learning How to Blog To Increase Reader Engagement - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottWhen learning how to blog it's best to focus on what appeals to your readers in terms of your presentation as well as your subject matter! The point of the following discussion is how the use of metaphors can radically improve your writing by improving the way you present content to your ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - What I Have Learned in Two Years of Blogging - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Anna RobesonA few years ago, I would see friends of mine blogging about random stuff, like clothes, or their feelings, and I could never understand why they did it. Moreover, I couldn't understand why they would feel the need to share their most personal experiences with complete strangers, talk on facebook ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Why Your Blog Needs Internal Links - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from TJ PhilpottHaving internal links on your blogging platform is a great seo strategy but unfortunately one that many bloggers tend to disregard! The fact is that most who blog are more focused on creating great content and either forget or dismiss the extra effort it may take to link their posts internally! ...
Views: 974 - Marketing With Articles and How To Get Great Results - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottMarketing with articles not only is a great way to increase your exposure online but to also help you become an authority in your field! By repeatedly offering readers useful information pertaining to a particular topic you're able to gain their trust and build your own credibility! Being this ...
Views: 917 - Vital Ways to Develop Speaking Capabilities - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Barbara StackpoleConversing in the English has been a part of every dialogue to Filipinos. The popularity of the usage of English in daily discussions is a reason why a good number of Filipinos are believed among the best English speaking countries in the world. Due to this know-how in the English language, ...
Views: 1451 - The Good Idea/Real Talk - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I woke up this morning wondering why this week has felt so long. Then I realized that it is Thursday so I felt a little better….so close to Friday. When we come off of a holiday weekend sometimes we get all messed up just by having that Monday off. You would think ...
Views: 902 - ADHD Challenges: Mind Going Blank? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparHave you ever sat in front of the computer screen or pad of paper, wishing the words to magically come forth from your fingertips so you could finally meet your deadline? Do you hope that you won’t have to go through the chaos and stress of it being late or not completed at all? Yet no matter ...
Views: 3891(1 vote) - 5 Simple Writing Strategies For Great Blogging - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing writing strategies you can pick and choose from to satisfy your readers is a must for every good blogger! The focus here needs to be on engaging your readers in different ways in order to earn their loyalty and build your following! Of course this all starts by using good quality ...
Views: 1053 - Putting Your Original Content to Maximum Use - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOriginal content was the focus of a post I wrote recently for another blog about its continued importance for marketing your business online! Since this particular strategy can and does involve much labor what we're going to discuss here today is the multiple uses you can get out of a single ...
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