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- Where Art Mingle For Its Sake - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Link ManagerThe role that a gallery plays is significant in promoting art. A gallery is interpreted as a room or series of rooms where works of arts are exhibited. Artists of different vicinity and skills take help of these venues to display their work to the public and earn acclamations. Gallery is the ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Journal Writing Techniques - Secrets Of Great Journal Writing - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Michael LeeWhether you are writing a journal for an assignment or for personal purposes, having good journal writing techniques will really come in handy. There are times that you will encounter what is known as a writer’s block. But with the right journal writing techniques, you can overcome this ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Using Social Media to Attain and Maintain Bestseller Status - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Jim GreenI was using social media to promote my books years before the terms Web 2.0, social marketing, and bookmarking became fashionable buzz words. I frequented places offline and online where people congregate to: • Exchange views; • Offer opinions; • Ask questions; • Seek ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Creative Writing Ideas - How To Write Creative Masterpieces - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Michael LeeCreative writing ideas can hit you anytime. It can hit you while you are nonchalantly doing your everyday household chores or while you’re doing your normal tasks. But there are also times that creative writing ideas, no matter how hard you try, just won’t seem to form in your head. ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - How Do I Get Published? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThis is a question my clients who are new and aspiring writers always ask me. We write for different reasons: Enjoyment, challenge, and to share information or our creative effort. If you’re going to share what you’ve written, you’ll need a means or venue to get published. But you knew that, ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Is It Intelligent To Outsource Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAnother reality in the post-9/11 growth of intelligence analysis capability is outsourcing. We have outsourced the management of billlion-dollar technical collection programs, and we have contracted intelligence analysts. The National Reconnaissance Office is a lot more than an office; may ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - How To Write A Business Letter - Super Tips To Create A Stunning Business Letter - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Michael LeeIf you are planning to start a business, you cannot afford to neglect knowing how to write a business letter. Even if your business may be just a small entrepreneurial startup, knowing how to write a business letter is a key skill that you, or at least one of your assistants, should ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Lead Generation On A Budget - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Kristi SaylesIf you have all of the web traffic, list members and money that you desire, this article may not be for you. But, if you want more visitors, subscribers, and buyers, I suggest that you keep reading. You know you have a fantastic product or service, but how do you get people interested in ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - A New Job Requirement For Authors - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWho knew that one needed to be so thoroughly tech-savvy to be an author? I’m not just talking about knowing how to create chapter headers in Word (I don’t but I fake it well enough) or being able to change your printer cartridge. Nowadays, you have to know how to ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - What Literary Agents Look For In A Writer’s Works - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonLike many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothing esoteric. The same way these stories ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Write And Publish Your Personal Story - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Carol DenbowWith proper direction, all writers have the ability to see their story in book form. Whether you have a full length novel in mind or a unique life story you want to share, book writing has become the most popular way for one to truly express themselves. You’re not alone with your book idea, ...
Views: 1237 - Content Centric - How To Make Website - Business Presentation - Technical Content Work For You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Anjali NambisanDescription: content needs to written keeping in mind certain key criterion. Learn more about these handy tips to make your content work for you Content centric – how you can make content work for you Content drives the power to make heads turn. A single word sometimes can attract or turn off ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Should I Write My Life Story? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowNearly 81 percent of people say they have a book inside them. It’s in their hearts, minds, and soul; but unfortunately, it never seems to develop in pen. Most of these people feel their life story or an event in their life is worthy of becoming a book—and they may be right. Why then don’t we ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - One Way To Make What You Write Better - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAnytime you decide to write anything, whether it’s an article or a manuscript, you should congratulate yourself. Some people find writing easy, while others feel less sure about the process or their skills. Either type of writer is courageous. You know that when you write, especially if you ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - Create Book Content Fast With Five Basic Steps To A Successful Interview - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from StevenE WakeuplivePeople love to learn about other people, and interviews are an effective way to accomplish that learning. Successful interviewing is not simple, but there are basic steps you can take to make sure your interviews are successful and that you come up with interesting, useful information about ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - Sell More Books Faster With Self Publishing Ad Copy Secrets - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from StevenE WakeupliveWho couldn’t use some great ad copy tips once in awhile?! Here are secrets shared by ad pros to use in your promotions online and off. 1. DIGITAL IMAGES – Add images with your ad copy. Rule of thumb here is NOT “the more the merrier.” So choose one or two of your best ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - How Students Make Their Essay Quality - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Alex PetersonIn additional words, the essay must be well prepared (i.e. organized) and offered in a way that the person who reads finds easy to track and unambiguous: it must look neat and not present any obstacles to the reader. It must have a clear readable interesting style. However, above all, it must ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - The Truth About Urban Fiction - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonWhen I first edited urban fiction, like most new endeavors, I stumbled into it. But as a former social worker, I’ve always found it interesting how women of color cope in desperate situations. As I read different manuscripts, I recognized the voices that I’d met over the years in my own life, ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Writing Tips For Novice Authors - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from ParamS SinghIf you are reading this article then you probably have asked yourself at some point in your life, "Do I have what it takes to become an author?" I believe that successful authors, those who actually write and finish that novel, or book of poetry, or even that book of short stories, and see it ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Don't Get Fired For Expressing Your Point Of View: 10 Media Tips For Bloggers - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Lara TravarsBlogs are much more than discussion forums. They’re a form of media. They’re monitored by more audiences than you may be intending to reach. And they can get you fired, if you don’t follow some simple steps. Just yesterday, "Burger King Corporation terminated two employees who participated in ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - How to Become a Better Writer (from Online Creative Writing Course - Updated) - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Craig LockPublishing Guidelines: We hope that the following article, which is an extract from our online creative writing course (formatted to 65 characters) may be informative and helpful to your e-zine readers, or on your web site. If it helps others "out there" in any way, then we're happy. This ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - Choose The Right Niche Market For Your Book - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from George Watts#1 rule If you want to succeed as an info-product developer, the first and most important rule is, define your target market before you define the product. Marketing plan comes first For example, if I know my target market are those people who want to know more about their cats, it ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - How To Prepare Your Work For Sale - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Mandy SinghThe better you prepare your work, the more likely you are to make a sale. Here are a few little pointers on decisions you'll need to make: 1. Which format? Common ebook formats include: HTML, PDF, RTF, TXT, LIT, PDB and other ebook formats. I recommend that you use PDF as your file format, as ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Karmic Yoga—Living In The Now - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from John GilmoreThese are interesting times. The world is changing rapidly nowadays, or at least we are learning about the changes much faster than previous generations. The main difference between those generations and ours is our familiarity with new technology. We read faster; we learn earlier; we ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - What Literary Agents Look For In A Writer’s Works - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonLike many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothing esoteric. The same way these stories ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Selling Your Writing And EBooks The Easy Way: Through Your Social Networks! - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Mandy SinghIf you are a writer or simply someone with an awesome ebook to sell, you may know of many different marketing channels for your work, but have you ever considered the power of your own social networks? This article looks at a great new tool for reaching the people that you've already touched ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - The Cast: The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian book excerpt - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsFamily Reunion Making a full-scale motion picture like Prince Caspian is a journey unto itself -- not only a physical one that took hundreds of filmmakers thousands of miles across two hemispheres, but also a spiritual and emotional voyage for the film's family members. With mothers and ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Tips for Aspiring Writers: Tighten Your Writing - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat does tighten your writing mean? What Blaise Pascal wrote gives you an idea: “The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.” Though Pascal was a mathematician and physicist turned religious philosopher, his point benefits every ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Guaranteed Access To A New York Publisher - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Glenn DietzelMargaret Merrill tapped into a system that provides a complete authoring and business development system with guaranteed access to a New York Publisher. Merrill truly adores doing purpose work with clients. She started off as a student of someone else’s coaching system, but she realized ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Tracking Your Media Coverage - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaYour press release is ready to go. You have decided which audience you want to target and determined that your release is going to newspapers, magazines, internet wire services, and television and radio stations. You decided to pay the Acme Marketing firm to professionally write your press ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Article Marketing For Non-English Speaking Writers - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Jo MarkArticle marketing can be very profitable part of your online business, but you have to write one or more articles per day. Many excellent writers who want to get started are reluctant because English is not their primary language and they want to sell to an English speaking market. I have spoken ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Press Release Key Components: Who, What, When, Where And Why - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaMost journalists have been taught that they must be able to answer the five Ws before they have a credible piece of journalism. The five Ws are Who, What, When, Where and Why. It seems so simple, doesn’t it? Yet newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations receive many Press ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - The Press Release Format - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaYou have decided to write and distribute a Press Release about your upcoming lecture series that promotes your newly published novel. By following the accepted format established by media outlets, you vastly improve your odds for having your announcement published and broadcast This standard ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Book And Product Award - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Debbie MilamDo you have a product that can truly make a difference in the lives of children, parents or teachers? If so, we are here to evaluate, celebrate, and circulate your product The Best You Can Be Award Program Can Help You and Your Product Develop credibility Increase media exposure Enhance ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - 3 Lessons in Effective Journaling - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Jane SaylorThere are useful techniques that allow you to get past mental blocks you're holding on to. You can learn to affect your subconscious in ways you may have never realized just by writing it down! The secret to having your writing move you forward is in what and how you write. There’s a huge ...
Views: 4037(2 votes) - Copywriting Tips – 9 Powerful Ways To Grab And Hold Your Prospects’ Attention - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Jeremy GislasonOne of the most important copywriting tips is to immediately grab your target prospects’ attention. Once you’ve captured their interest, you have to keep them glued to your message. All your efforts in creating the sales letter will go to waste if people will not even begin to read it. Once ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Just the Facts Ma'am, Just the Facts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaThere was the classic TV Show and more recently the movie, “Dragnet”. The main character, Sergeant Joe Friday, was known for the quotation, “Just the facts ma’am, just the facts.” He would let a witness to a crime tell their story with all their emotion and ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - Guaranteed Acceptance With A New York Publisher Means Dog Guardians Can Feed Their Dogs Without Fear - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Glenn DietzelBooks published by New York publishing houses tend to garner a higher degree of respect than those published outside of the Big Apple. Authors with New York books often find it easier to get media attention than those using other methods, such as small presses or print-on-demand publishers. But ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Thank You Notes - Five Sample Letters You Can Copy And Helpful Tips, Too - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Christy MurphyHere are a few quick tips for you to remember when sending thank you notes: • Use the word “you” more than the word “I.” It puts the focus on the person you are thanking. • Hand write your thank you notes. If you have poor handwriting, then type business and ...
Views: 7855(2 votes) - Blind Author Coaches Aspiring Authors - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Glenn DietzelNew authors may believe that if their book is published in New York, they will not need to do much more than have a website in order to market their book. The truth is that anyone who writes a book will need to do the majority of the marketing, whether the book is self produced or published by a ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Tips For Effective Article Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from jitesh aroraWith lots of article coming out already you must make your article different and splendid?Here are some tips for effective article marketing. * YOUR HEADLINE MUST BE YOUR TITLE:- Your title is the one which is noticed by many.Your article could be the winner of this year article marketing ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - From The Kitchen To The Corner Office - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Glenn DietzelEveryone has a million dollar story that they can turn into a book. The best books, from a business perspective, serve as a lead generator that points readers to their other products and services. Incorporating personal experience into a book and a thriving business is much more than sharing the ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - How To Write Articles Fast? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from jitesh aroraHere are some tips to write your articles fast. * IMAGINE YOUR OWN TOPIC:- Take only half an hour to choose your own topic like,loosing weight,finding a job,quitting smoking habit, learning a language.You can choose the topic as you wish as far as you know something about it. * YOUR ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Travel Writing - What Works Online - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Steve GillmanIn some ways travel writing online is similar to that in the print world. Readers still want the facts about a location, maybe an interesting perspective, and some useful advice. However, this doesn't mean you can just write the same article for both a magazine and a website. There are some ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Guaranteed Acceptance With A New York Publisher - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Glenn DietzelMargaret Merrill tapped into a system that provides a complete authoring and business development system with guaranteed acceptance by a New York Publisher. Merrill truly adores doing purpose work with clients. She started off as a student of someone else’s coaching system, but she ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Should You Copyright Your Work? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowOne of the most commonly asked questions of new authors is “Should I copyright my work?” Authors are concerned their work might be stolen by some smuck (sorry, couldn’t think of a better descriptive word) who reprints their work and claims authorship for it. Well, the truth is, it could be. But ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - The Ghostwriter As Fictional Hero - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Andrew CroftsThe narrator of Robert Harris’s controversial new thriller (The Ghost) is a ghostwriter and to my surprise and delight he has quoted my book Ghostwriting at the beginning of every chapter. That has set me thinking; why don’t more thriller and crime writers use us as their main protagonists? Like ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - A Free And Effective Marketing Technique For Your New Online Business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Jo MarkOne of the best marketing techniques for your new online business is writing articles. It is far superior to placing ads in bringing traffic to your website. The main reason for this is simple; an ad will only work for you during the time that you pay for it to run. Your articles will continue ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - 'Write Rite and be Published': All that I Know about Writing - How to Write Creatively - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Write Rite and be Published': All that I Know about Writing - How to Write Creatively Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - You Don't Need Inspiration! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROLdo you? Writers write. You shouldn't wait around for inspiration to come. But sometimes, there are days you can't get anything written down. Or you're at a loss for words. You can't think of anything to write. You don't have Or any idea what to write about. And then you end up believing you're ...
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