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- How To Write A Book With A Hook - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Carol AdlerWho wouldn’t want to know how to write a book that sells a million-plus copies… a book that people can’t put down until they reach the last page... leaning back with a satisfied sigh... By now, most wannabe best selling authors have already devoured the glut of “6 steps,” “7 steps,” “10 steps, ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Can Honest Copywriting Succeed? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Shel HorowitzI confess--I'm a marketing heretic! I've built my career on breaking all the rules--and one of the rules I break is that I don't hype. Do I put the best possible "spin" on the truth? Of course! But I refuse to deceive my readers into action. What are some of the common copywriter tricks ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - How To Talk Like A Pirate, Me Hearty -- A Tutorial - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsSo you wants to parley like a pirate, do yee? Thar be certain matters to attend to afore yee can tack about and talk like a proper tar. Some landlubbers ain't suited for the seafaring life. If yee play golf on Sundays, unless yee cheat most grievously, yee will never speak like a salt. If yee ...
Views: 2941(1 vote) - How Important is Editing and Rewriting? And, Tips for Working with an Editor. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorEnthusiasm is one reason why new writers gets anything written at all. Misconception of what else is involved is what usually rattles their enthusiasm. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. One reason I wrote the e-book, “Write, Get Published, and Promote,”** was because my ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Evaluate The Dexterity Of Artists - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Link ManagerArt gallery is the place where artists can exhibit their work to public. Art galleries can be interpreted as niche for artists and art lovers. In these galleries various forms of art is displayed such as sculptures, paintings, photography, handlooms etc. including animation art. The galleries ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Persuasive Writing: 3 Useful Persuasive Writing Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Michael LeePersuasive writing can be a bit of a challenge, especially for beginners. Unlike descriptive essays, persuasive articles have a mission to convince readers about a certain issue or subject. This kind of article also takes on a more serious tone. Some of the more popular choices range from ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Newsletter Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Judine SlaughterIf you have a product or service to sell, newsletters are a great way to keep your name on the consumer's mind. Your newsletter should include information about what you do, but also articles with tips and advice from others in your industry. This requires professional savvy to pull it all ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - 10 Keys to Copy That Sells - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Alexandria BrownWhether you're selling a product or service, the 10 tips below are your keys to writing great copy that communicates and persuades ... to get results! These guidelines can apply to Web copy, e-mail, sales letters, brochures, direct mail, and more. As long as your goal is to elicit a reaction ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Their License To Do Ill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from FSB AuthorsSince the founding of the Moral Majority Coalition by Jerry Falwell in 1979, members of the American conservative movement and what has become its electoral vehicle, the Republican Party, have presented themselves as proponents of what they like to call "family values" and as leaders in the ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Occupational Outlook for Freelance Writers - Good News! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Michael LeeI must say that the occupational outlook for freelance writers is getting better by the minute. Why do I say such a thing? Well, this is the Internet Age! Almost everything can be found online. From references on gardening to the latest gossip about your favorite celebrity! This is probably ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Role Of Art Gallery In The Present Age - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Link ManagerArt gallery is a space where various forms of art are displayed to public. The various art are sculpture, handloom, photographs, illustrations, installation art and applied arts. Works of various artists are exhibited in a room or cluster of rooms in a series so that art lovers can evaluate and ...
Views: 4566(1 vote) - Important Tips for New Fiction and Nonfiction Writers - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorSome of these simple tips may be familiar to you, and some may not. They can make or break your ability to be considered a serious writer by an agent, editor, or publication. See if you practice these tips consistently. If not, choose to begin to. • Use spell-check but don’t rely ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Dispelling The Myths About Writing A Thesis or Dissertation - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Wendy CarterWhat is it you want to cross off your to-do list this summer instead of rolling over to the new academic year? Perhaps you are looking forward to making significant progress on your thesis or dissertation before the end of the summer. Be specific. How many pages/chapters would you have to finish ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Online Resources Available For Dissertation Writing And Editing Services - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Jack SmithNow there are no worries for students while making the dissertation because they have online resources available for writing and editing dissertation services. Are you planning to hire a dissertation service? There are various online site which a student can visit while writing a dissertation. ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - Tips For Writing A Quality E-book - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you have writing aspirations? Have you already written a manuscript but need help taking it to a high level? You will learn how to write a good E-book and hopefully earn an extra income as a writer. It is a necessity to have strong writing skills. If you have poor writing skills, you will ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - Keep A Journal - Find Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Steve OsborneI’ll admit it: I have fallen in love with keeping a journal. For me, opening my journal and taking a pen in hand is like a drug. The mere act of doing so triggers a sort of Pavlov’s dog reaction in me. I immediately begin to slow down and calm down. I turn inward. The noise and motion of the ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - American Presidents And Energy: A Challenge Of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from FSB AuthorsEvery American president has wrestled with the question of how best to fuel the country's transportation and other energy needs. Even Abraham Lincoln chose to reject an offer from the King of Siam (the same one of Broadway musical lore) to send over Asian elephants who could propagate here and ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Know Better The Mind Of Artists - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Link ManagerIn comparison with the early decades the practice of communication has improved a lot. People are now connected with their dear ones in a better way and even see each other making gestures while chatting. The entire process of chat live is based on technology. Using this advantage, people can ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Providing A Unique Perspective To Art - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Link ManagerIf you imagine meeting artists and studying their work personally then visit the art fairs. Art fairs are a festival where various art forms: both visual and other forms of art, are showcased to public. In such fairs, the participation of artists can also be marked. The art fairs are held ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - How Can You Say What I’ve Written Needs Work - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou must fall in love with editing and rewriting or with your editor if you want what you write to be a good read for others. There really is no way around this. You can choose to improve your skills or you can choose to find a freelance editor you trust and work well with. Some new writers ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Letting Go Of Worry And Preparing To Pray - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Debora SeidmanWriting the Prayer of Your Life E-zine: July 21, 2008 Letting Go of Worry and Preparing to Pray http://www.writingtheprayer.com As I write these words, it’s raining outside. The last few drops of a massive thunderstorm that blew through our valley a few hours ago. It began at sunset, ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - If You Need To Write - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Debora SeidmanA well known and wonderful book written by a woman named Brenda Ueland in the 1930’s is called, “If You Want to Write.” Sometimes I think one of my books on writing, or the subtitle at least, will be, “If you need to write.” Yes, it’s true, many people ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Writing Your Way Through Stuck Places - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Debora SeidmanMy article today is an offering of a very simple writing tool that can be a powerful way to transform stuck emotions into your life. Writing Your Way Through Stuck Places Do you ever wake up in the grips of an emotion that you can’t shake? Maybe it’s fear or anxiety. Sometimes ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Prologue (Pharmakon Book Excerpt) - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI was born because a man came to kill my father. If he hadn't showed up with a gun in his pocket and bad thoughts in his head, I wouldn't exist, much less have a story to tell. This tragic footnote to my conception left me feeling as if I had three parents: a father, a mother, and a ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Freelance Writing Jobs - Simple Tips To Be A Successful Freelance Writer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Michael LeeBack in the old days, it was quite easy to get freelance writing jobs. When our grandparents were still in their teens, they already had jobs at newspapers and magazines. Back then, they were also gutsier and were more resourceful. Perhaps it was because of the urgency during their time that ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - Lawyers And Pirates - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI have been surprised since writing my novel, "SILVER -- My Own Tale As Told By Me With A Goodly Amount Of Murder", by a particular question that readers have asked and the frequency with which it has been asked. The question assumes different forms, but it is chronic: "What is the difference ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - 5 Quick And Simple Tips For Creating Fresh Newsletter Content - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Michele DeKinder-Smith5 Quick and Simple Tips for Creating Fresh Newsletter Content "Kendall, I LOVE your newsletter. You always have something fresh to say to your readers. How do you manage to come up with fresh and interesting things to write about every ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - I’ve Started To Write (Or Finished); Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhatever you were writing, you’ve completed it. Are you really, actually, finally done? Not if you haven’t done this. When I interact with new writers, they often have the misconception that because they’ve created something with a beginning, middle, and ending they’re done. They’re ready to ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - The Man in the Starched White Shirt - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from FSB AuthorsSo there I was, riding my usual train one day, in my starched white shirt, reading the newspaper and looking out the window, exceedingly happy, when I saw a book that another passenger was reading. The book was "Sliver", but I misread the title and believed that the book's title was "Silver", ...
Views: 901 - Comrade Lenin: Alive and Well - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe New Russia may have finally embraced free-market capitalism, but Vladimir Lenin, founder of Soviet communism and one of the great murderers of the twentieth century, still casts a long shadow across the Russian landscape. Indeed, when I journeyed to Russia with my family last summer to ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Write Right! How to stop writing like a dropout and start writing like a pro - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Lynda McDanielRemember the Battle of Hastings? Maybe a fuzzy 1066. How about trigonometry? Doubtful. So why do we feel guilty about not remembering Ms. McGuire’s 10th-grade English class? After all, for many of us, it’s been a while. For others, they never learned it. Curricula have ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Writers And A Sedentary Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Michael LeeMany people believe that writers and a sedentary lifestyle do not have any negative effects on their health. This is purely a misconception, especially if the workload of an individual far exceeds their normal resting hours. Writers and authors in a sedentary lifestyle are prone to ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - How To Write An A+ Term Paper - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Jon Oliver"I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions." ~James Michener Try to write in such a way that makes your supervisor emotionally involved in your term paper. How to write a term paper comprises of various academic writing styles and methods. Term ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Rewarding Tips For Promoting Your Art - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Saatchi GalleryPromoting a work of art is not an easy process as one might consider. It is a crucial one. There are various factors that can mean the difference between accepting or rejecting your work from an art event. However, if you consider some of the effective steps in formatting an art portfolio it ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Whack A Few Writing Myths - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere’s all kinds of advice on how to write including • You must write every day. • Write in the same designated spot at the same time every day. • Write for at least one hour every day. • Get up early several mornings or every morning to write. • You must have complete silence. • You must eat ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Components Of The Writing Process - Simple Tips For Writing Fantastic Content - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Michael LeeThere are different components of the writing process that can be used by many individuals to improve their output. In fact, not all writers today can brag of high-quality results all the time. This all depends on the creativity of our minds, as well as the determination we have in getting it ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Persuasive Essay Topics - How To Come Up With Persuasive Topics For Your Readers - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Michael LeeYou need to come up with persuasive essay topics to effectively drive your point home. In fact, these literary texts, as the name implies, are created to persuade readers to your way of thinking. In more ways than none, persuasive essay topics should convey the meaning of your reasoning. In ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Motivate Your Writer Within - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“You don’t have to get it right you just have to get it going.” – Mike Litman I’m a huge fan of this quote, and believe new or aspiring (and even experienced) writers can benefit by repeating it as often as needed. Wherever you are on your path as a writer, there’s a temptation to believe you ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Resume Writing Tips - How To Write A Resume That Persuades! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Michael LeeWhen applying for a job, you have to remember that you're not the only available candidate. Your future employer or the head of the HR department probably has a good number of resumes waiting on his or her desk. In order to catch their attention, you have to make sure that your resume stands ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Freelance Writing Jobs - Friendly Tips to Be A Successful Freelance Writer - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Michael LeeThese days, anybody can be a writer. With the amount of freelance writing jobs available over the Internet, you don’t even have to set a foot out of your house to earn some extra cash. And if you’re hardworking and skillful enough, you’ll probably earn more than many day job ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - How To Write An Obituary In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Michael LeeWe see a lot of obituaries on the newspaper or on the programs that accompany funeral rites. They look pretty easy to make; but in truth, we never realize the fact that writing one might be tricky. If you are given such a task, you might be hard-pressed on knowing how to write an obituary that ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - The Hesitant Writer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorStephanie Chandler wrote in her book, “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur” that a survey indicated nearly 80 percent of Americans would like to write a book. That’s a stunning number of potential writers. There are a variety of reasons why some do what’s needed to become a writer and why others ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - How To Write A Research Paper - Useful Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Michael LeeA research paper is a detailed project on a certain topic, either used in studies, projects, or for business. Many people today would be hard-pressed to know how to write a research paper considering that they don’t know where to start. If you want to know how to write one successfully, ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Article Writing - How To Attract Massive Page Views - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Jo MarkTo be successful writing articles or a blog, you must get people to read your work. Without readers, there is no point in writing. The best way to attract massive page views is through the use of a compelling title. The title of your article or blog post is the most important part of your work. ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Subtle Selling on Facebook - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Jim GreenYou can advertise openly on Facebook if you are prepared to pay the price but you can also engage in subtle selling at zero cost if you put your mind to it. Some three months ago I signed up, created a profile, and set about building a bank of 'friends'. Within weeks I had 1000+ which prompted ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - How To Write A Bibliography Made Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Michael LeeA bibliography can be easily described as any work that describes a book. You might think that making one is tedious and boring considering its nature. On the contrary, writing a bibliography can be quite a fulfilling experience that can help you understand the nature of the text, as well as ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Freelance Writing Jobs - Helpful Tips to Become A Successful Freelance Writer - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Michael LeeWhen the Internet was first introduced, its use was commonly focused on spreading information to the rest of the world. But now, the Internet is capable of providing a steady income at the convenience of your own home. It was then that the concept of freelance writing jobs was born. ...
Views: 689 - Little known Article Writing Tactic to Double Your Income - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Jo MarkSome people see article writing as a way to increase traffic. Others view as a technique to build revenue. But if you are smart, you can get all this and much more from the articles you write. The key to this technique is volume. The more articles you write, the better. I’ve written well ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Persuasive Writing Topics - Great Ideas for Persuasive Writing - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Michael LeeWhether it is for a school assignment or for a personal whim, choosing persuasive writing topics is as important as the content. However, there are certain times when choosing among many persuasive writing topics can become a difficult process. This happens to both novice and experienced ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Write, Get Published, And Promote - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThe title of this article is the reality of writers culled down to five words. You want to see your article available online or in print or hold a copy of your book in your hands. The next desired reality is to see a response to all the energy, time, creativity, and passion you put into what ...
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