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- So, You Want to Write the Next Eat, Pray, Love? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Melinda CoppMillions of American women loved Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. Chances are you're one of them. And although I am not a fan, I am constantly amazed at how it's become more of an inspirational, self-help phenomenon than just a memoir about a woman who gets divorced, goes on vacation, and ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - How to Write an Article While at Your Creative Best - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article when our creative juices are flowing serves only to make the writing process easier and more productive. It is common for many to become frustrated when writing articles since it seems to take so much time and effort. We often wonder what the heck happened to all ...
Views: 518(1 vote) - Setting the Stage for Creative Writing Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHaving creative writing ideas and being able to actually record them as they come to mind is a somewhat difficult feat for many to master. How often when you write articles do you seem to lack the right words or the ability to piece your thoughts together in a coherent fashion? These ...
Views: 631(1 vote) - Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Write a Book? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Melinda CoppEvery New Year's, thousands of aspiring business and self-help authors resolve to make this the year they get their book done. I've heard that 80 percent of people want to write a book-that's a lot of people. But even if that figure is wrong, and, say, 40 percent of people have the goal of ...
Views: 1029(2 votes) - Selling Your First Book – What you Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Lisa TenerSelling Your First Book – What you Should Know First books, like first husbands, can turn out to be a surprise. “If I’d only known he squeezes the toothpaste from the top…” “I should have asked his mother if she’d tried to cure him of dragging dirty boots throughout the house. At least I ...
Views: 1986 - Writing a Book and Feeling Stuck? How to Break Through Three Common Challenges - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Melinda CoppIt may come before you even write a word, or it may come well into your draft, but when it does, your progress completely stalls. Many aspiring authors have felt stuck at one point or another. And this feeling can prevent even the most motivated writer from completing their work-in-progress. The ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - 3 Tools Needed When Publishing Content Online - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottPublishing content on the internet is a very effective online marketing strategy since it not only gives you massive exposure but also helps build your credibility. This approach however can be labor intensive therefore it is always a good idea to look for ways to make your content distribution ...
Views: 656(5 votes) - What Is Copyright And How Does One Protect It (from Online Writing and Publishing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Craig LockWHAT IS COPYRIGHT AND HOW DO YOU PROTECT IT (Extracted from Online Writing Course)? INTRODUCTION AND AUTHOR'S COMMENT: This article (originally part of the writing course I ran at the local polytechnic and developed about twelve years ago) was written for the "OFFLINE and real world" ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Why Coaches need a Personal Profile - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Sonia ThomasIf you are a coach with any kind of web presence - even if it is just one web page with your contact details - you need a personal profile. When people find information on you on the web, they want to find out more about you and what you can do to help them and a personal profile can help ...
Views: 954 - Writing Captivating Article Titles - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write captivating article titles is one of the best ways to get people to read what you have written. When writing articles it is normal to focus all your time and energy on the content thereby giving your title less attention than it deserves. Now there is no doubt that the ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - The Article Title - 3 Key Components - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour article title is what gets many readers attention and is generally what they use to decide whether they will even read any further. When writing articles for promotional purposes online it is important to attract the attention of people and catchy titles help do just that. What we want to ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." "If you have knowledge, let others light a candle to it." - Margaret Fuller That's a metaphor, btw! * THIRTY COMMON WRITING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM (from Creative Writing ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Writing Interesting Articles - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIf you have the ability to continually churn out interesting articles for people to read this is one particular online marketing strategy that will pay off big time for you. Writing articles can be a very effective means of advertising on the internet but only if your articles get read. If you ...
Views: 594 - Learning How to Write an Article Description - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article description is important since having one is a requirement of most article directories. This online marketing strategy is a very effective method many use to increase business exposure on the internet. An important component of writing articles that is often ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - Start With a Bang, and Other Tools to Intrigue Your Reader - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ina HillebrandtIn the first article in this series, we visited tools to help you get started, and move out of a block. There are many more coming in my next book, "How to Write Your Memoirs...The Toolbox Edition." In this article, we'll focus on ideas to kick your writing style up a notch. TIPS ON GOOD ...
Views: 2512 - 5 Guidelines for Writing Internet Articles - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor information seekers browsing the internet there are certain guidelines for writing every article author should followed to increase the appeal of their article. The internet also known as the information superhighway gives browsers many choices when looking for the information they seek. The ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - 3 Time Efficient Article Marketing Tactics - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottArticle marketing is a very effective way of increasing your website traffic. If there is any downside to this particular online marketing strategy it is that it can be very time consuming. When you combine the time involved in doing article research, composing and then submitting your work to ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Write an Article Faster - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are times when you sit down to write an article that no matter what you do you just can not seem to get started. Even then as you finally eased on into the writing process the slightest distraction can bring any progress you are making to a grinding halt. When writing articles for ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Sales Copy - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe sales copy you produce when marketing on the internet has a significant influence over the ultimate success of your online efforts. People are actually more influenced by copy writing then they are by the product itself when making buying decisions. However good copy writing skills CAN be ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Writing Articles Requires These 3 Traits - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles for the purpose of marketing on the internet requires certain abilities and/or tolerances for this technique to work. When you write an article for promotional purposes it needs to contain useful information so people will read and benefit from it. You also need to write ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - 5 Content Development Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from TJ PhilpottMaintaining a content development strategy is vital for anyone who uses information distribution as part of their online marketing strategy. Using content in this way is not only an effective advertising technique but it also helps build credibility which is difficult to do when working online. ...
Views: 646(8 votes) - How Much Time Does it Take to Write a Book? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Lisa TenerAn aspiring author recently called me to explore writing coaching to help him write his book. He wondered about hiring a ghostwriter. Generally, I’m all about writing your book yourself. I’ve met too many people who’ve hired ghostwriters and been disappointed. And most relatively smart people ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - Instant Article Templates - 3 Reasons Why MOST Article Templates Do Not Help You Write Articles Fast - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Eric GruberInstant article writing templates such as those found at StartWritingArticlesFaster.com can help you overcome writer's block. In many cases, with the right article templates, you can write your articles in 30 minutes or less. Notice the keywords there - "with the right article templates." ...
Views: 928(3 votes) - Why Hire an Agent for your Book? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Lisa TenerAs an author who published her first book without an agent, I can tell you that you can reach a publisher without an agent. I can also tell you that there are very good reasons to find yourself a reputable agent. Perhaps you’ve heard some of them before—they are worth serious consideration: ...
Views: 865(2 votes) - Sharing Some Writing Tips: "A Simple Recipe* for Writing Success" (extracted from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Craig LockSharing Some Writing Tips: "A Simple Recipe* for Writing Success" (extracted from Online Creative Writing Course) * That's a metaphor, btw "It's easy being a writer... the hardest part is figuring how to make a living whilst one does so." "I got sick and tired of waiting for writing ...
Views: 1193(4 votes) - How to Write an Article That Will Generate Traffic - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article for online promotional purposes is important for anymore wanting targeted traffic for their business. Writing articles may involve more labor than other methods of advertising but nothing is more effective. When you have published articles circulating around on ...
Views: 573(4 votes) - Writer's Block - Defeating the Demons - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block is a common and occasional hindrance to anyone who spends a fair amount of time writing articles. For many reasons this 'demon' rears its ugly head to completely disrupt our writing process rendering any and all efforts useless. Now if you write articles to generate traffic for an ...
Views: 661(3 votes) - Publish Your Non-Fiction Book – 7 Hints - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Lisa Tener1. Spend $15.99, or less if you’re a smart shopper, and get yourself a copy of "How to Write a Book Proposal" by Michael Larson. I know I say this elsewhere on my site, but it bears repeating—this book is pure gold. The first time I attended a writers’ conference, the speaker incidentally ...
Views: 885(3 votes) - 5 Simple Self-Editing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Melinda CoppOkay, you're finished with your first draft. Congratulations-that in itself is a big accomplishment. However, don't celebrate for too long because all first drafts need a good clean-up before they're ready for the reading world. When it comes to self-editing, writers often struggle for a ...
Views: 1071(3 votes) - How to Find an Endless Supply of Article Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Melinda CoppHave you ever sat down at your computer, ready to write your next marketing article, and then wasted thirty minutes or more trying to come up with something to write about? If so, then you know a few uninspired days can make article marketing seem like a huge burden, taking up way too much of ...
Views: 1139(4 votes) - Article Writing Tips - 5 Ways to Grab Your Readers' Attention - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundIf asked how many kinds of writing there are, most of us would create a long list, including fiction, nonfiction, educational, sales, marketing, email, self-help, blog writing, and on and on and on. Although you could make a case that each of these talks to a different audience and has ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Seven Mistakes That Will Get Your Novel Rejected - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundAs a writing coach and book editor, I've seen too many novelists, with the very first line they write, destroy their chances of ever getting published. A good novel will grab the reader's attention with its first words, create characters the reader wants to know, create a situation the ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Getting Started With Writing Your Book - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundI hear this question almost every time I tell someone I am a writing coach: "I would like to write a book some day. How do I get started?" Even in my Protege Program we work a lot on the basic problem of beginning to write, finding time to write, getting in the mood to write or just plain ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Writers Block Myths --What They Are and How to Beat Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundWe've all experienced it: Staring at a blank page and finding no words with which to fill it. We call it writers block and we rail against it as if it was a physical being standing between us and the words needed to fill that empty page. It seems real, almost palpable, and frustrates us to ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - First Impressions Are Lasting Impressions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Barbara SpagnolaWhen you meet someone for the very first time it doesn’t matter how personable or intelligent the person might be, if they do not register a good impression in the first few seconds, in your mind, they have nothing to offer you. We quickly make "snap" decisions and judgments about people and ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - How to Write a Book: First Steps - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Lisa TenerHave you always wanted to write a book? Or are you just starting to think about the things writing a book can do for your life and career? Writing a book can help you: • Attract new and ideal clients to your business. • Quit your day job and start a whole new career - like my client Pat ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Building an Author Platform - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonAn author platform by definition is having a following or built up readership, an existing group or individuals who are familiar with you and your work. Having a platform helps agents and editors decide if they want you as a client. A writer, who comes with her own readers all ready to ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - How to Get Writing Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonWriting jobs are highly searched for positions amongst full time and part time writers. For the full time writer looking for a steady gig or the freelancer building her portfolio, there are many opportunities to be found online and offline. The key to securing ongoing business lies with how ...
Views: 769(2 votes) - Book Reviews for Multiple Book Sales - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonBook reviews are great ways to promote your book and increase you book sales. When formulating your book marketing plan include a creative way to use book reviews. A good book review can land you on a best seller list or put you into the seven figure bracket for sales profits. What is your ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Writing Articles; STILL One of the Best Ways to Invest In Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Melinda CoppHave you ever heard the phrase, "content rich"? Well, when writing your way to wealth, writing an article that showcases your expertise is like investing in a sure thing. Writers (both online and off) have used articles to get traffic on the web, entice prospects to call, and sell their books ...
Views: 1196(3 votes) - Writing Articles; STILL One of the Best Ways to Invest In Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Melinda CoppHave you ever heard the phrase, "content rich"? Well, when writing your way to wealth, writing an article that showcases your expertise is like investing in a sure thing. Writers (both online and off) have used articles to get traffic on the web, entice prospects to call, and sell their books ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Writing with Intention - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Lisa TenerAs a writer, do you think of yourself as spontaneous, tapping into the ever-present flow at a moment’s notice? It’s a pretty image, but how often do you find yourself blocked or stuck when you try to create something from nothing? Let me share with you a shovel that can dig you out of this ...
Views: 963(2 votes) - Self-Editing Success; How to Edit Your Own Writing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Melinda CoppWriting and editing are two different processes. Writing requires creativity; editing requires analysis. The writing process should be free and experimental; the editing process should be systematic and critical. Because of these differences, making a conscious shift in your thinking will ...
Views: 1169(5 votes) - Why do Questions Work? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from John Robson"The quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of questions one asks oneself." - Tony Robbins Why is this? How can we use questions to get more out of life? When we make a statement, we primarily use our logical, rational, left brain. Statements affirm what is. Questions, on ...
Views: 1227(5 votes) - How to Write Articles that Attract Ideal Clients - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Melinda CoppWriting and publishing articles, as long as they relate to your area of expertise, will always result in traffic to your web site. However, not all those visitors will become clients, or even prospects. Why? Because oftentimes they don't find what they're looking for. But this can be ...
Views: 1215(4 votes) - How to Market Your Book with Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Melinda CoppSocial media web sites, such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and even MySpace, can be perfect places to market a book. If you are already connected to the online networking and media world, stay there, and start promoting your work. If you are not connected, consider adding a few of the following ...
Views: 2076(4 votes) - The Cure For a Common Case of Writer's Block - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Andrea GlassHave you ever come down with a case of writer's block? When you're fresh out of words! Your mind's a blank and so is the page. You can't come up with another thing you can say. Small business owners who have to write articles, blog posts, ezines, website content, ebooks, and other info-products ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - Write an Article in No Time Flat - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWhen you write an article it makes it easier if you have some type of 'system' to follow. This allows for you to develop a rhythm which leads to time efficiencies that are especially helpful if you are constantly writing articles. Many folks write articles for promotional purposes and this can ...
Views: 636(2 votes) - How to Write an Article with Proper Keyword Utilization - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article correctly using keywords is crucial for anyone who submits their work to article directories. Having an article circulating around on the internet is a very effective strategy for driving traffic to your website. By properly using selected keywords within your ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - How to Grow Your Following of Ideal Clients and Readers - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Melinda CoppImagine having a following of people anticipating the release of your book, awaiting your next seminar, or planning on working with you in the future. And imagine these people are your ideal clients, having self-selected themselves to receive your marketing messages. These are the people you ...
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