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- Writing For Local Veterinary Hospitals - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from ravinder singhFreelance writer STANLEY BURKHARDT has a passion for animals. He loves animals so much, he crafted himself a new career. For the last eight years, Stanley has made a career out of writing for local veterinary hospitals -- and getting paid for it. Burkhardt admits, "I am probably the first ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Finding Freelance Writing Jobs - Join Us On The Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniFinding freelance writing jobs require great skill, dedication and lots of patience. There are many qualifications that businesses look for prior to hiring an individual to fill their job vacancies though. When the potential applicant arrives, he or she must possess a good working knowledge of ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Succeeding In The Business Of Freelance Writing - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniSomething that's always surprised me about the freelance writing business is just how many writers there are out there who don't seem to realize that they're running a business. Succeeding in the Business of Freelance Writing It never fails to surprise me just how many make no effort ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - You Could Be An Author! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Robin KhumukchamI started writing when I was 16 years old. To this day I love writing; I love the fact that we can translate words into images. It is incredible when I think about it. Everyone should write, writing is a way to express your feelings, what you want, what you are. There is no excuse. With word ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - The Secret To Good Writing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from alka ranaSkilful business writing involves getting your message across simply and quickly. This often means writing in a style that is easily read and understood by a broad audience. Yet, writing simply is often difficult for most of us. Why? The answer lies in our school education. We learnt that if ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Becoming An Author Allowed Him To Quit His Sales Job And Live His Dream - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Glenn DietzelFrank Gasiorowski was able to leave his job and run his home-based business full time because he discovered the power of writing his own book and using it to generate leads for his coaching business. But when he first came to me for mentoring, he did not believe he could author a book. His ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - The Indie Author Revolution - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from pankaj rawatI remember well the night I first heard Nirvana. I was sunk in wretched and ugly despondency, not wanting to talk to anyone and hating myself. I couldn't discern or articulate my inner state, even to myself. There was no separating cause and effect. Then Kurt Cobain wove his uncanny spell. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Take Baby Steps In Your Writing To Yield A Book - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Raj KamtaThe thought of writing a book is usually daunting for many writers. After all, how and where do you begin writing a book that's anywhere from 25,000 to 100,000 words? Big numbers can be pretty intimidating. But there's a way to get around this. And it's by taking baby steps -- writing one ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Overcoming Writer's Block: Avoiding The Trap - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from santosh kumarI may as well just say it. Writer’s block, I’m convinced, doesn’t exist. Mostly, I think, authors use writer’s block as an excuse to explain to themselves, an editor, or a concerned spouse why the book isn’t done or the chapter hasn’t been turned in. Writing ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Tackling A Writing Assignment: How To Get Started - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderWriting assignments are often considered the worst possible class or course assignment. There's nothing worse than sitting down in front of a computer, with a blank screen in front of you. Where do you start? How do you get that first sentence written? Once you start, how do you avoid common ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Massive Exposure For New Authors - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Balwinder SinghMost writers nowadays are aware of the current buzz on the internet: writing articles is one of the best ways to build name recognition and web presence. Here are some words of encouragement for those just starting out with this approach to promotion. By now most of you are probably aware of ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - Interviewing Your Characters - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Sonu kumarOne of my favorite techniques for getting into the head of my characters is, interviewing them. This relies heavily on rapid writing, so be sure you fully understand that concept first. If you don't, you can read my article "Rapid Writing" on my den. Interviewing characters is exactly how it ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - How To Use Punctuation - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from mandeep singhThe most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only helps readers understand your meaning but also makes them engrossed in your writing. The following ...
Views: 642 - How To Have An Effective Writing Group - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from santosh kumarThe works you’ve written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for publication! But, how do you get such a ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - How To Get A Job Writing Speeches - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from mohan mittalJobs in speech writing are amongst the most difficult to find, but are much sought after. In many cases, the subjects that will deliver them will want to find expert advice on what to say, how to say it, and how to make themselves look good through it. You will not start out with a job in speech ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - How To Find Writing Work - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from pankaj rawatAre you looking for new writing work? It can be a challenge to build a career in any area, but it is often even harder to do so when you are in a smaller town. Sure, there may be a huge market for talented freelancers in your area, but let’s face it, it is not New York where you can find ...
Views: 702 - How To Find Freelance Jobs - Writing About Food - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from santosh kumarDid you know that jobs writing about food are available? These opportunities are available in a variety of areas. Employment in these fields is an exciting concept. For many, getting their foot in the door is the most important and most challenging first step. In order to succeed, a wide range ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - Principle Of The Most Successful Authors - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Glenn DietzelAccording to the Association of American Publishers, 83 per cent of Americans want to write a book, but for those who follow through, the publishing industry has grim news. Publisher’s Weekly reported that in 2004 Nielsen Bookscan tracked sales of 1.2 million books. Unfortunately, the vast ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - How To Write A Quick & Relatively Painless Business Plan - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from mohan mittalIf you've never written a business plan before, the idea alone can be overwhelming. It doesn't have to be the nightmare of your imagination. Traditionally, a business plan is used to secure funding from a lender or a potential investment partner. It serves as something akin to your ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Book Chapters - Organize And Outline With Mindmapping - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Judy CullinsBook writing using mindmapping makes chapters easy to read, compelling, and consistent for readers. Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use flexible thinking and relativity in writing their book. One can add and subtract a thought or phrase from a mindmap easily. ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Incredibly Bad Articles Will Kill Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from alka ranaI've noticed a disturbing trend recently of articles suggesting that people write articles to send traffic to their websites, and enhance their credibility. In theory, the more articles you write, the more traffic you'll receive, the more credibility you'll have, the more sales you'll make. ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Guidelines For Reviewing Writing - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Nisha gargWriting detailed reviews is time well spent. 1. Reviewing itself is a writing exercise. At Writing.Com, creating detailed feedback for a fellow writer is one of the best tools available for improving your own writing. That said, if you're going to spend the time to do it, helping the author is ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Are Writing Exercises Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from santosh kumarIt was reported that the great American author Sinclair Lewis was once asked to give a lecture on writing to a group of college students: "Looking out at this gathering," he said to the assembled students, "makes me want to know how many of you really and truly wish to become writers?" Every ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Becoming The Total Package - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from ani DhantaBeing a great writer is no longer enough if you plan to score a big publishing deal, especially as a nonfiction author. Particularly if your book idea falls into the how-to or self-help categories, you not only have to sell your terrific writing, but you also have to sell yourself as the books ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - 6 Tips For Your Writing Journey - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Shailesh SinghSo, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still can’t quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey. 1. Start Writing Okay, so this tip is ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - 5 Easy Steps To Writing Your Appealing Letter - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from upinder negiYou must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you achieve all your goals! Get the boss to give you a raise, induce that beautiful blue-eyed girl to be your lover and persuade your mother to buy a BMW Z3 for you this summer. Give me twenty minutes and I'll teach you step-by-step my secret ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - 7 Writing Muse Kickers To Fill Up That Blank Page - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniNothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper. When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, "What am I going to write?" A few minutes later, it becomes, "Oh my goodness, I can't think of anything to write!" And several minutes later, it turns ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - How To Improve Your Writing Skill And Be A Great Writer - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Michael LeeWant to know how to improve your writing skill? It would ultimately depend on your motivation. There can be many reasons why you would want to learn how to improve your writing skill. Others do it for the love and others may do it for the money. The important thing here is that you should have ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Hidden Camera Stories Can Be Dangerous - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Eve B. RoseWhen it first appeared on the horizon, the story was a category 5 hurricane with the potential to cause serious damage. By the time, it made landfall, it was more like a weak tropical storm. All because this U.S. retail chain asked the tough questions. After a television newsmagazine called ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Penetrating The Media’s Psyche - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Eve B. RoseEver sit open-mouthed in amazement while reading a news story? Ever get so irritated that you hurl pillows at your television? If so, you’re not alone. “We’re all tired of the teasers, of the stories that go nowhere,” says Gerard Braud of Gerard Braud Communications. “Reporters set up a ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Ducks In A Row - Creating An Outline For Your Book - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowAfter you have decided on your books subject matter and chosen a prospective title and sub-title, it’s time to sit down and draw the outline for your book. It's best to create your outline before you begin to write. Authors easily get off track and lose focus on their real objectives. The ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - The Where And How Of Article Writing - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from craig andrewsArticle Writing can be an intimidating business – however, once you break it down the process is relatively painless. The where of article writing can be a daunting question. Where do I submit my work? Fortunately, the answer is easy. Putting aside the literally thousands of physical ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - The 6 Stages Of Writing - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Arvind SinghThe Writing Process involves 6 basic stages, which are not separate as they often flow into one another in our experience. Or depending on how you write you might engage in certain stages simultaneously. Here are the stages: 1. Pre-writing. It’s like hatching an egg from conception, ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - The Many Uses Of Articles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from craig andrewsFrom press releases to blogging – articles have many valuable uses in the Internet world. One of the keys to becoming a successful article writer is to know these uses and to cater to them to best of your ability. Naturally there are an untold number of practical uses for article writing ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - The Duplicate Content Dilemma - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from craig andrewsIf you’re writing and publishing article submissions – one of the single largest problems you’ll face is that of duplicate content. Avoiding this problem can be time consuming, but the end result is well worth it. What is duplicate content? Duplicate content is where you ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Book Chapters--Organize And Outline With Mindmapping - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Judy CullinsBook writing using mindmapping makes chapters easy to read, compelling, and consitant for readers. Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use flexible thinking and relativity in writing their book. One can add and subtract a thought or phrase from a mindmap easily. ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - How To Overcome Writer's Block - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from craig andrewsIt’s out there, lurking… waiting to strike. The arch nemesis of every writer, that awful limbo of running out of things to say, where every sentence you write seems forced and off kilter, where the cursor winks at you expectantly – the dreaded blank page. Writer’s block ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - How To Make Money Writing Articles - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from craig andrewsThere are lots of ways in which you can make money writing articles – but some ways are more tried and true than others. Ghostwriting - Webmasters must constantly add new content to their websites in order to get high ranking through the search engines. This means that many of them are ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Is There A Book Inside You? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 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. Are we afraid of failure? Do we feel we just don’t have the time? Whatever the reason, we can overcome it. So what if it does take you five ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - The Internet Is Your Friend - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cheryline LawsonBecoming a writer these days can be very easy because of the possibilities that the Internet has available. From blogs to forums, you can branch out into a writing career using these two easy methods of writing. You see, there are a lot of business owners who are noticing the power of blogs and ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Writing A Press Release - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cheryline LawsonThere is an art to writing press releases. You should write a press release to offer newsworthy information and avoid stuffing your press release with blatant ad copy. The editors will reject this. Editors are looking for something of unique, informative and of substance. The headline has to ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Creative Writing Tells A Story - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cheryline LawsonIf you are a creative writer, it is possible that you can write poetry and short stories. A creative writer is a story teller and very passionate with deep convictions. This is a very special person who has a vast imagination. Not every writer can be classified as a creative writer. Some writers ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Writing Is For All Of Us - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cheryline LawsonAll of us are writers inside. Some know it and some don't. Writing a journal, book, article, small note, things to do list, essay, college paper, high school paper, middle school essay, elementary school composition, business report, and letter are just a few ways that people can ignite their ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - The Creative Process, How And Why It Works - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Emily HanlonCreativity is a subtle and magnificent dance between the rational and the intuitive, between the left and right parts of the brains, between technique and imagination. Both partners in this dance are absolutely necessary and are needed in equal proportion, which means that imagination is not ...
Views: 1580 - The Happy Ending - Love Conquers All Or Thoughts On Fiction Writing After Dialoguing With My Dog - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Emily HanlonRecently, I was considering the question of peace, which doesn't happen often while writing fiction. There's all that drama, love, hate, desire, envy and so on. Peace, with any luck, comes at the end of the novel. I was considering this aimlessly as I lay with my head on Phoebe's warm flank. ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - How To Market Your Expertise Online By Leading Teleseminars - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from X YOne things that many experts do is that they teach. Teaching a teleseminar in a subject that you know is one of the best ways to demonstrate your expertise to your potential clients and promote your business at the same time. Leading a teleseminar is a great marketing technique because it is ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Wisdom Bites - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Niama WilliamsWISDOM BITE #1: SOCIAL NETWORKING IS A GOOD THING. Got me an intro to Larry Meistrich’s Nehst Studios and some kick-ass carrot cake. Chatting up his assistant, Stefano Bonaretti, was a side delight, unanticipated when joining Philly Writers Meetup Group. Should you spend far too many ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - My Morning Pages - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Jade SoetaertEvery morning I give myself a gift. That gift is a half an hour of writing time. This time is mine. My kids and husband have learned that when mom is writing before 7am in her favorite chair, with the candles going - you give her: her space! This is the time in my day that I treat as an ...
Views: 855 - Effective Copywriting Strategies Yield Huge Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from craig andrewsEffective online marketing is all about having one essential element – copywriting. It is least important what you are doing, either looking to sell something or to build traffic the help of links from others, in any case, you will have to be able to tell compelling stories that draw the ...
Views: 615 - A Book Inside, Writing Your Story - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Carol DenbowWriting a book seems like such an immeasurable task. But with proper direction, all writers have the ability to see their story in book form. This article will guide you through the basic process of writing and formatting your story. You’re not alone in this venture, there are about 195,000 new ...
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