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- How to Strengthen Your Copy by Being Concise - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Francis LuiWhen writing copy, one thing you must pay attention to is making it concise. To quote Strunk and White's book, The Elements of Style, it says, "Omit needless words." This applies to writing copy as well. When your copy is concise, your sales message is strengthened. It gets straight to the ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Article Titles that Get Noticed - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleSo you've spent hours writing a killer article and are ready to submit it to online article directories. Good for you! But wait a minute; what about the article title? Did you spend some time trying to phrase the perfect title, or did you just throw a few keywords together in your haste to get ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - How Can Writing Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFrom ancient storytelling and hieroglyphics to modern-day therapy and prescribed journaling, writing is one of the oldest and most effective ways we communicate—both with ourselves and with others. For centuries, people have written to bring clarity and focus to problems they’ve been struggling ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Ten Steps to Oratory Eloquence - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs you hang up the telephone, the icy fingertips of panic grip your stomach; your heart races. Your most recent project was delivered on time, within budget, and is approaching payback one year ahead of schedule. Your industry association wants you to address their annual convention. Relax: ...
Views: 7646(1 vote) - Do You Dream of Being a Full-Time Writer? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf your dream is to become a full-time writer who works in the comfort of her own home, sitting at the computer in cozy pjs or a sweat suit all day, then you need to make sure you are ready for the writer’s life. Mainly, you need to ask yourself this question: Do I really like to ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Sign Here, Please - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you are in business, chances are you have a business card. It is certainly one of the most basic and common business tools, so useful both as an introduction and reminder. Consider how much information is generally available on a business card: your name, of course; how you can be reached ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - How To Make Money Writing Online - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are many ways to make money writing online. Just one of them will be laid out here. It is one that you probably haven't read about before. Make Money Writing Online Ebooks Okay, you have heard about ebooks and selling them. This isn't quite the usual way to do that however. You do have ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - What's up Wittgenstein? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWherever I go in the English speaking world someone will say something in words that are completely familiar but leave me scratching my head wondering "What the hell is he talking about?" Take the expression "What's up?" The traditional answers are often one of several that have been easy to ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Writing a Cover Letter: Crucial Tips to Remember - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Michael LeeWriting a cover letter means you’re ready to face the world of employment and job opportunities. However, don’t be like a clone and copy a basic format off the Internet. Instead, make it more interesting and personalized. You don’t have to use scented papers or those with crazy colors when ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - The Hardest Thing About Being a Writer is Writing - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenYou are faced with a blank page. Now what? The great idea for an epic novel suddenly seems dull. The pages beyond appear out of reach. The carpet suddenly requires immediate vacuuming. The phone rings and you leap to answer it. Menial errands begin to gain importance over anything you ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Always Begin with Free Writing - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Betsy Landau"If we taught our children to speak in the way we teach them to write, everyone would stutter." Mark Twain For any of you who are parents, you may remember how happy you were to hear your first child's first words. And you did not correct the way your child spoke the word. You were simply ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - 5 Relationship Hell Traits Revealed From Your Date's Signature - by Men and women finally agree on something when it comes to love... they want the feeling. His handwritten birthday or Valentine's Day card might be your best indicator of whether there is a wedding ring or a restraining order in your future.
Both men and women list their top three essential ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - 7 Tips on How to Write a Book - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Carol Denbow1. Write your book. Whether it’s non-fiction or fiction, Fantasy, Autobiography, Crime or Mystery, just write what you feel. Never worry about editing as you go; as that will bury your creativity. 2. Find a quiet place to write. An extra bedroom, office, or even a garage (preferably heated), ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Fiction Writing Prompts: A Unique Approach for Learning to Write Better - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Susie HendersonIf you're learning how to write a novel, or fiction of any kind, you may find fiction writing prompts a useful spark for your inspiration. Of course many of the writing prompts you can find online are geared toward teaching elementary school children to write. Subjects range from writing lists ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - A Writer’s Life Under the “Big Top” - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Susan GabrielBack in 1996, Brad Meltzer built what was arguably the first author Web site for his first novel, “Tenth Justice,” including character interviews and the first chapter. His publisher thought he was nuts. “The publishing world is very resistant to change,” Meltzer said. “But there are always ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - How to Write a Narrative - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Paul WilliamsNarratives are basically essays that tell a story revealing a certain theme or idea in a new extraordinary way to make the story interesting. Understanding the key elements good narrative essay appear to be essential for who study in high school, college or university. Even though they do teach ...
Views: 3007(1 vote) - Writing Tips for Characters: Three Academy Award Winning Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Beth RodgersAs the Academy Awards loom ever closer, we are propelled into a state of excitement. What will the leading men and ladies wear? Who will accompany them? Will their outstanding role win them the coveted Oscar? The Academy Awards are a story-in-the-making. Here are three tips to write winning ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Millennials Can Text but Are All Thumbs When It Comes to Formal Writing - by "E-mail and text messaging are great in terms of speed and convenience, but they've made a mess of written English. In an effort to save keystrokes, the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are often ignored," commented Anne Webb, founder of TighterWriter.com, a new proofreading, editing, ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Breaking Writer’s Block: Three Tips to Get Your Ideas Flowing - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Beth RodgersWhat’s the best way to break your writer’s block? These three sure-fire tips will have you back in your writing groove in no time: Tip #1: Read works by other writers. Listen to other people’s ideas. The ideas for particular characters in your stories don’t have to be yours to be inspired by ...
Views: 610(1 vote) - The Keys to Novel Writing Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Harvey ChapmanMost people, it seems, dream of trying their hand at novel writing. And for most people, unfortunately, that is as far as it goes. Why is that? Maybe they don't have the time. (Though I believe we can always find the time if we want to do something badly enough.) More likely, they simply don't ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Every Writer Needs a Website - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Judine SlaughterIf you're a writer, you need a website to attract readers. You can get international fame by posting your articles on other web sites, but you can showcase the articles on your own site. This might be a new avenue for some, but don't let it frighten you. Begin by noticing the sites that really ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - How to be a Best-Selling Self-Published Author - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Daya Devi-DoolinTake that book you've wanted to write out of the desk drawer, now. Get the title of your book in mind that excites you and one that will excite the reader. Try out many titles first and get responses from friends, relatives or loved ones. Get copyright form from Library of Congress online for ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Writing Children's Books:<br><i>Writing Tools to Help You Write Bestselling Kids' Books</i> - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Ursula LangGet excited about writing children's books! Write bestselling books for kids! Writing for kids can be rewarding: discover how to write bestselling kids' books by knowing what your target readers want. Writing Children's Books for a Target Audience First, choose your target readers: ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - 7 Character Traits Revealed in Obama's Handwriting - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWith multi-industry bailouts, an unprecedented federal deficit and National Debt, and soaring unemployment, is Barack Obama up to the challenge of pulling the United States out of its economic crisis? A scientific analysis of his handwriting reveals nine characteristics that predict the state of ...
Views: 2158(2 votes) - What Does Your "John Hancock" Say About You? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Brian NicolettiJohn Hancock penned the most distinctive signature on the Declaration of Independence. In honor of his January birthday, the founding father's handwriting is analyzed by court qualified handwriting expert Bart Baggett, director of http://www.HandwritingUniversity.com. During National Handwriting ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Does Plagiarism or Ghostwriting Amount to Copyright Infringement? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Mike SmithGhostwriting is a profession by which a professional writer is paid to write books, articles, stories, reports, or other content which is credited to another person(1). Various celebrities, executives, political figures etc. hire ghostwriters to do the work for them and then they claim the work ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - How to Write More Articles Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Cherie AngMany Internet marketers agree that writing articles is a fantastic way to advertise your business. However many people assume too bitty when it comes to the number of articles they need to get an online presence. In this article let's talk about how to skyrocket your article writing endeavours ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - 6 Easy Steps to Improve Your Article Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from charles goldieAs the Internet get bigger and bigger as time goes on so does article marketing. If you can produce keyword rich articles that are written by you then the search engines will reward you by giving you a high ranking on the search engines. Also you can submit them to the article directories to ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - Why Did You Write Your Book? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from FSB AuthorsIt never fails. On every author's book tour, every interviewer, every moderator, every talk show host always asks the same question, especially when the room goes silent and they need to rescue the interview -- "Why did you write your book?" This is a failsafe method to get the author chatting ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - Turn Words into Money - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2008 from Donald LoydI have heard and read that ideas are money. I believe that. One idea can result in a full time income or a multi-million dollar business. It’s also true that words are money. Your ideas, insights and opinions when reduced to the written word can result in income as well. One major ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - 5 Points for Writing Quality Articles Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Joy BrooksEstablish your target reader, before you begin thinking of what you want to write. This will help you make a better determination of what you want to convey. Breaking the information into chapters can help your article deliver the great details your readers are looking for. This gives you the ...
Views: 2942(1 vote) - 3 Simple Ways to Get Freelance Writing Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Michael LeeThese days, it’s important to find ways to earn additional income. And asking yourself “How do I become a freelance writer?” is your ticket to exactly that. Of course, I assume that you do have an interest in writing; otherwise, this might not be fitting for you. If you have a ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - My Father, the Witch Doctor - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne day, back in the early 70s, my father suddenly discovered that he had the astonishing ability to talk to the dead and heal the sick (for real!). By day, he was a successful interior decorator with clients ranging from the Presidents of Cuba and Haiti to assorted mobsters and the illicit ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Divas, They're Just Like You and Me - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsDo you demand only the finest 1000 thread count Egyptian Cotton sheets or require that your bath be drawn only with bottled spring water? Do you insist that your coffee be stirred only counter‐clockwise? If so, then, like many celebrities, you're a diva. Are you surprised to learn that you ...
Views: 712 - Prologue (Walking on Walls excerpt) - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIt was late July. The summer mangoes had dropped from the trees and were lying rotting on the ground, ripped open by feasting bugs and birds. Their intoxicating, sweet smell mixed with the heaviness of the nightblooming jasmine. This languid perfume created a thick, rarefied atmosphere that at ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - The Importance of Voice in Your Writing - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonI never realized how important my voice was until I lost mine after my recent thyroid surgery.... We’re not talking laryngitis, either. Have you ever tried to ask for directions when you sound like a fog horn, and the mailman can’t understand you? Or, have you tried to order a ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Why I Wrote Hurry Down Sunshine - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIt was with a feeling of trepidation that I first sat down to write Hurry Down Sunshine. I don't think of myself as a memoirist in the usual sense of the word, and Hurry Down Sunshine is not about my childhood or my "awakening" or the "turning points" in my life. It's about a dramatic event that ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - Hurry Down Sunshine Excerpt - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOn July 5, 1996, my daughter was struck mad. She was fifteen and her crack-up marked a turning point in both our lives. "I feel like I'm traveling and traveling with nowhere to go back to," she said in a burst of lucidity while hurtling away toward some place I could not dream of or imagine. I ...
Views: 690 - How to create a Home Study Course that sells for £300 to £3,000 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from George WattsThere's a lot of hype about creating information products such as 'home study courses'. Home study courses are the most profitable type of information products. You can make £300 to £3,000 profit per course. And the magic is that your costs are almost non existent. One of my ...
Views: 4310(1 vote) - How to Form a Writers Group, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzBirds of a feather flock together—unless they’re writers, in which case they tend to fly solo. Solitude and independence are revered parts of the writing life, but pecking at the keyboard alone can eventually lead to feelings of disconnection and isolation. Nobody better understands the ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Why Use a Freelance Writer? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Johnny Blue StarFreelance writers have become more popular recently- as outsourcing sweeps through the world economy. There are many reasons to use them. The question is- does a specific freelance writer fit the exact needs of your project? Probably the most important thing to start out with is to be clear as ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Make Money with Your Blog - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Courtney SimmondsSomeone asked on LinkedIn: "If I wanted to have a successful blog that potentially made money, what would I do?" First thing's first, after figuring out what it is you're going to write about and designing the blog and hosting it somewhere (I would suggest purchasing a keyword-rich domain name ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - When You're Not Writing, Then What? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Betsy LandauThe path between you and your writing is the distance between you and your pen, pencil, or computer. What allows that distance to grow? Or is the better question, what allows the gap to close? Just pick up your pen and write. Is it really just that easy? In one sense that's all there is to ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Breathe and Write - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Betsy LandauWhen we think about breathing, likely it's to maintain our lives. This puts breathing into the realm of necessary activity. But writing IS our life for those of us who write or want to write. And breathing is essential to our writing. When we're in the flow of writing, breathing comes ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - Writing a Book - Nine Secrets from a Book Coach - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Judy CullinsAre you a possible self-published author? Do you want to make a difference in your audience's world, create long-term wealth, and brand business to get world-wide credibility? Do you wish you could short cut your journey to this great experience? It's easier with a partner who has gone before ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Hurry Down Sunshine - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe writing of a memoir is a tricky proposition, and not only because the form has been dragged through the mud by its own practitioners in recent years. Philip Roth has a passage in his novel The Counterlife about "the strange bind" in which the family members of a writer find themselves: ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - How to Use the Five-Paragraph Essay Writing Format - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from John PetrucciThe introductory paragraph is about gathering the readers interest. This paragraph is the most important because this decides if the essay should be read further or not. Make it as attractive and to the point as possible. The thesis statement should be included outlining the entire content of ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - False Notion In Making Term Papers - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Michelle BrendanStudents find it hard to write term papers because former students feed them with wrong information. Talking with several students on how they view writing of term papers will give you the idea of how problematic the subject has become. The student of this generation relies heavily on ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Hiring the Right Skill Set And Motivating the Millennials - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIn an economic downturn, employers need to be even more careful with their hiring decisions. And recent graduates from some of the best schools may not have the skills that matter most in the new global knowledge economy. In researching my new book, The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Center Yourself for Better Writing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzIn writing, we can choose whether or not to begin in medias res—in the middle of things—but in life we’re there all the time, whether we like it or not. Our personal stories, episodes and epiphanies are constantly unfolding—sometimes all at once. Ever find yourself revising your novel, ...In ...
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