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- POP! Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Sam HornPOP! Your Resume by Sam Horn Award-winning speaker and author of POP! Create the Perfect Pitch, Title, and Tagline for Anything (Perigee-Penguin) In today’s challenging times, with millions of people out of work and looking for a job, it’s more important than ever for your clients ...
Views: 957(2 votes) - Speakers, Coaches, and Experts: Write to Sell During a Recession - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Melinda CoppMoney is tight, but that doesn’t mean people don’t need you and your solutions. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that the people in your market need the guidance and insight you provide now more than ever. But in a recession, it takes a little more encouragement to get people to help themselves by ...
Views: 1013(4 votes) - How To Become A Successful Writer: 3 Simple Tips To Succeed As A Writer - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are ordinary writers, and then there are successful writers. I’m sure it’s quite obvious what every aspiring writer wants to be. Gone are the days when a writer was considered a starving artist. Today, writers can also make it big. Think about J.K. Rowling, Dan Brown or whoever your ...
Views: 2604(6 votes) - Learn to Write Articles That Maintain the Readers Interest - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from TJ PhilpottIf you want to learn to write articles that maintain the interest of your readers you want to avoid wandering from the intended topic too often. Your article writing efforts should always focus on the subject or point you're trying to make to the reader. By deviating from the main topic you risk ...
Views: 1017(3 votes) - Why Should A Life Coach Write? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHow and what do you feel when a writer shares an insight or technique that creates a desired shift for you at the inner and/or outer level? Exactly! You’re reading this now, which means you have a desire to provide a similar experience for others through your unique offering: articles, ...
Views: 1584(3 votes) - 7 Quick Ways to Write Content for Your Ezine or Blog - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Alicia ForestEver sit down to write an article for your ezine or a post for your blog and be at a loss for what to say? It happens to the best of us, so I thought I'd share some of the ways that I get unstuck when that happens to me. 1. Offer Your Client Success Stories You'll see me implement this ...
Views: 994(4 votes) - Email is an Instant Web Page - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Judine SlaughterWhile reading online from a computer screen, our senses for aroma, audio, texture, and flavor labor just as quickly as reading print on paper. Our sense of vision has less patience. Studies have found people scan the text while on the Internet. We don’t take the time to read, let alone reread, ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - How to Write Articles That Entrepeneurs Will Read and Respond To! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Thomas AndersonWhen writing for entrepreneurs, or those that want to be, you must have passion, enthusiasm and a complete understanding of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The writer must be more than just a writer who has researched the subject. They must feel what the reader feels, know and understand ...
Views: 1134(6 votes) - Description: How to Make Every Word Count - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susie HendersonWhen you write fiction, description matters. A lot. Too much, and your readers will put the book down in boredom. Too little, and they'll walk away wondering what they missed. Use the wrong words and phrases, and they'll toss the book aside because you haven't matched your tone to your ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - ***Use a Journal For Self-Discovery and Self-Expression - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanAs a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some journaling ideas if you're not sure where to start: 1. Write down what happened today and how you felt ...
Views: 1890(6 votes) - Five Easy Low-Cost - No-Cost Ways to Market Online - In Spite of a Recession - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Angeline PlesekRecession or no recession, it is possible to start marketing online and get a real return on your investment, especially if you can start off with little or no costs. This doesn't mean you'll make a profit overnight. It doesn't cost much money...but it does cost time, consistency and ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - All About Books: The Dos and Don'ts of Books for Print and Web - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleWhen you're deciding to write a book, a few things come to mind. You'll want to determine your core audience, your topics, and how you might eventually go about selling your book. Both printed books and ebooks are an art form, both of which can be enhanced with a few guidelines. Unlike ...
Views: 2379(2 votes) - Are You an SEO Keyword Snob? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Angeline PlesekCan you identify with this scenario? You do a SEO keyword search for a phrase you want to use and the numbers are relatively low in comparison to other terms – so you decide “not” to use the keyword phrase. You pass it up…”snub” it because the numbers are low. If you’re used to doing your own ...
Views: 1566 - Writing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lawrence DanksI've written five books, including a recent one on finding happiness. I learned something by writing each of them. This article contains writing tips for aspiring and experienced writers. Writing A Book Writing a book is the easy part - and that’s not too easy. Selling it is the hard ...
Views: 2048(3 votes) - Powerful Lessons from a $20 Bill - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Catherine FranzRecently I was speaking to a group of 50 women and men. I opened my presentation in silence and by just holding up a $20 and saying, “Who wants this $20 bill?” With a space afterwards and more quietly I added, “No strings attached.” Now who in their right mind wouldn't want an extra ...
Views: 1702(4 votes) - Screenwriting - 10 Basic Rules - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary Goldstein1. Feature film script should be between 95 and 120 pages in length. Never longer. A script over 120 pages needs editing. Never shorter. A script shorter than 90 pages is too short. The perfect length is 100 pages for comedies, 110 for dramas. Cheat your margins if you have to, but better yet ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Article Writing—How to Write a Compelling Title - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaThe title of your article is a gateway to it. If it is skilfully crafted and promises information that the searcher is looking for, it will motivate the reader to go through your article avidly. If not, the searcher will simply ignore it and go ahead. All your labour and time in writing the ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Kindergarten Planning Works and Works Extraordinarily Well - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzHave you ever returned to your office after time away to find where you left off and what priorities you are working had escaped your memory? I have. Too many times before I learned this... Before I share the answer, come and experience my journey to the answer. A year or so ago, I was ...
Views: 1617(6 votes) - Writing a Free Ebook – The Fundamentals - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Amy AndersonTo increase your exposure to the media, you should write an ebook and post it free on sites such as articlebase.com, goarticles.com or ezinearticles.com. By posting an article as a free ebook, you can easily start getting a scope for viewership to a plethora of people from various countries all ...
Views: 1486(4 votes) - How to Use Written Reports to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Melinda CoppGiving something away for f-r-e-e is one of the best ways to attract attention. People just can’t resist it. And for this reason, giveaway reports are an essential marketing tool for businesses that want to generate prequalified leads online. In other words, if you’re trying to build a list of ...
Views: 1173(3 votes) - Why Writing Articles in the Morning is Best - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from TJ PhilpottIf writing articles is something you do often you can appreciate the need for having to maintain your focus. The usual writing process includes the proper research beforehand to insure the content is useful to the reader. The harder part is to sit down and put it all together in a format that is ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - How to Develop Good Writing Skills in English: 3 Ways To Become An Outstanding Writer - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Michael LeeEnglish is the foremost spoken language in the whole world. That’s why it is absolutely crucial for you to know how to develop good writing skills in English. Unfortunately, not everything can be learned from the classroom. A little extra help can go a long way. Here are some ways on how to ...
Views: 2977(5 votes) - Should You Use a Resume or a Bio? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowThere is often confusion as to which form of documentation is most appropriate in certain circumstances surrounding the use of a bio or a resume presentation. If you're having difficulty discerning which is the most appropriate format for a given situation, the following will help you define ...
Views: 2223(6 votes) - The Press Release: What to do to Attract the Media! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Charlene RashkowAs many of you already know, promoting and marketing your business in as many creative ways as possible is crucial to the success of your venture. But finding ways to get noticed presents a major challenge for most entrepreneurs. I, for one, believe strongly in promoting by way of a good press ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Learn to Write Articles in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from TJ PhilpottNo matter what reasons you may have for writing articles if you do this with any consistency at all it is to your benefit to learn to write in the most efficient manner possible. With so many businesses now using the internet article marketing has become very popular as a means to advertise ...
Views: 1908(4 votes) - Break Through Those Writing Blocks! Pry Open Those Mental Doors! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Ina HillebrandtIt’s one of those days. Or maybe it’s been one of those years. You look at the paper, or computer screen. Nothing. You may be on deadline. You may just want desperately to write something for yourself. Doesn’t matter – nothing is coming up. Maddening, isn’t it? Not the first time, right? And ...
Views: 2367(2 votes) - Start Marketing Your Book Today - Whether You’ve Finished it or Not! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Melinda CoppAlthough everyone thinks about book marketing AFTER they’ve published a book, smart authors start before they even go to press. Especially as a first-time author, if you start marketing your book at least six months before it’s done, then you can build an audience of readers who are ready to buy ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Persuasive Writing: How to Harness the Power of the Story - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Melinda CoppMost people love stories for entertainment—we go to the movies to watch stories, we read novels before bed, and we share our own stories with friends. But aside from the entertainment value, storytelling is a powerful marketing and selling technique that you can use for business-related writing ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - Poetry for the Soul - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith National Poetry Week upon us, I'm reminded of my favorite poem: "Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood," by William Wordsworth. The poem is long (you probably figured that from the length of the title), written over a two-year period. It's the fifth stanza that ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - How to Be Patient: Patience Tests to Help You Hit Your Writing Stride - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Beth RodgersWriting requires patience. It is as plain and simple as that. There are obviously moments of sheer inspiration, when words fly out of your head and onto the page in front of you faster than you could have ever imagined. However, there are also those times when ideas don’t spring forth, and ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Let's Talk About Writing-- and More! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Penny FletcherI have literally failed my way to success. By success I mean making my living as a writer, which was my goal. Writers don’t make mega-bucks. Most newspaper salaries are similar to those of teachers and public servants unless you’re John Grisham or Stephen King. Some magazines pay fairly well by ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - *** Vampires and Witches - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Carol AdlerVampires and Witches ... and Monstrous ET/Reptilian Derivatives are the subject matter of many of the fiction pieces I receive from teenagers who aspire to become professional six-digit earning Stephanie Meyer derivatives. After receiving yet another episode from a teenager whose works are ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - The Fourth of July and Three Sure-Fire Hints to Solidify Your Writing Independence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Beth RodgersHave you ever considered the idea that the Fourth of July is a writing holiday? Not only did we gain our independence on that illustrious day, but we cemented the idea that writing is a national pastime – something we enjoy doing and something that allowed us to gain that independence we fought ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Article Writing, Growing Your List and the Squeeze Page - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Jaynine HowardAre you a business owner wanting to grow your business? The answer is in your “list”. You can build your list by writing articles, blogs, and sending out a newsletter to promote your business. People buy from experts. Establish yourself as the expert in your niche by writing. Article writing is ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Writer's Nemesis: The Proposal - Part II - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Elizabeth MacDonald-BurrowsIt took me two years to learn to write a good proposal, and a good proposal is a must, if one expects to get his or her work published. Major publishers in today's world will not read unsolicited manuscripts. First, the writer needs to insure that the title of his or book tells what is ...
Views: 688(2 votes) - Writer's Nemesis: The Publisher - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Elizabeth MacDonald-BurrowsWhen someone asks me what it takes to become a good writer, I usually grumble, "Enough rejects to paper the walls." Perhaps this is not a very auspicious point to start defining one's writing career, but it takes courage to write. It isn't so much that it takes courage to put the fingers on ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - How to Price Your Freelance Writing Services - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Annette EltonA good writer is worth being paid well for his or her services. It is easy to accept or reject a job based on the price quoted by the prospective client. When it comes down to deciding on advertised rates for your work that is harder to do. Let’s begin at the beginning. Before we place an ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Avoiding the Blogging Blahs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeBlogging is one of the best ways for increasing traffic to your company’s website. It enhances interaction between you and your existing or potential clients, giving them the opportunity to speak openly about your product or service. Here are some tips to assure your blog doesn’t become one of ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Financial Assistance for Single Mothers: What Opportunities Are Out There for Single Mothers? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Michael LeeBeing a single mother can be quite challenging. Not only do you have only yourself to care for your kids, but you also have to earn money for your children’s needs. But life isn’t as tough as you might think. There are lucrative opportunities out there that offer financial assistance for single ...
Views: 1318(4 votes) - Ready to Write Your E-book? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIs sharing information in a form smaller than a manuscript right up your alley? Here are some tips to help you easily get it going and into the marketplace. Decide on a topic. Successful e-books aim at a niche market that seeks specific information. The best combination is to know what you ...
Views: 1106(2 votes) - Do You Need New Writer Clues? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAh, the thrill of being a new writer. You hold the image of or feel excitement about your completed or soon-to-be-completed project. What kind of clues might a new writer need; and will you avoid this kind of embarrassment? I received an email from the relative of a new writer. She was ...
Views: 920(2 votes) - Writing a Sales Letter to Promote Your Business - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Jamie PrenticeSales letters are the foot-in-the-door your company may need when contacting potential clients or a way to announce a new product or service to existing clients. Here are some tips on writing a sales letter that gets results. 1. Personalize it! Whenever possible, make sure you address the ...
Views: 12929(6 votes) - Journal Your Way to Better Health - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Angela ShippKeeping a personal health journal helps users take charge of their health. You have been experiencing severe headaches for weeks. But when did it start? You know you had a complete physical, but can’t remember where or when. How many of us can remember when our symptoms started, and what else ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Good Ways to Define Writing Style - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Todd HicksIs writing one of the areas of life you are tremendously passionate about? If you are currently a writer, do you write with a specific purpose? It helps a great deal to know exactly what you want to do before writing something to define your writing style. The purpose of this article is to ...
Views: 2214(2 votes) - Explain Blogging: Why People Are Going Crazy Over Blogging - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Michael LeeNowadays, everyone from celebrities to regular people are blogging like there’s no tomorrow. But if you have no idea what I’m talking about, I’d be glad to explain blogging to you! Fear not. You don’t need any special skills on computers or social media to understand blogging. To explain ...
Views: 709(2 votes) - How To Make Money From Writing: 3 Simple Ways To Make Money As A Writer - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are numerous ways on how to make money from writing. I’m not talking about publishing a novel or writing a screenplay! There are easier ways to make money from writing than these. Today’s fast-paced industry requires people to churn out more articles and columns; hence, it poses a need for ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Crucial Steps in Preparation for Essay Writing - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Evangeline JamisonEssay writing is a part of any student’s life. As early as grade school, the child starts to learn how to write simple paragraphs before being ask to write on a full-blown, one-paged school paper. Moreover, as early as grade school, teachers emphasize the importance of grammar because it goes ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - 5 Vital Tips for Writing a Persuasive Reference Letter - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Michael LeeKnowing how to write a reference letter for someone can be a daunting task. After all, you know that it plays a big part in that person’s chance of getting accepted. Luckily, this article is here to provide you with tips on how to write a persuasive reference letter that will leave people ...
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