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- Are You an Author-ity? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Judy WrightAre You an Author-ity? Judy H. Wright, www.ArtichokePress.com (word count 770) The easiest way to become an expert, specialist, power to be reckoned with, a person of influence and someone deemed to know what they are talking about--in other words an authority--is to write a book. For some ...
Views: 911(2 votes) - How to Write a Good CV and Impress Potential Employers - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Yaron LaviThe path that leads to an appealing job offer always starts¯and unfortunately often ends¯with your CV. It takes a busy HR director just seconds to review your CV among a pile of others, and make a quick judgment: In those critical few seconds, only your writing skills influence his or her ...
Views: 1040 - Encouraging The Elderly To Journal - by As a caregiver, you can encourage your loved one to express themselves through writing and drawing. Both writing and drawing increases their sense of purpose. Through another form of writing, which can be storytelling, you can support your loved one to write about their lives so that children ...
Views: 1065 - An Introduction to the Journal Process - by Writing at a specific time on a daily basis is a tremendous commitment and gift that we can give to ourselves.
By writing we are able to express what is troubling us. Once written, there is a freeing from within that lets us go on with our day in a different light.
Writing can help us to ...
Views: 829 - A Powerful Vocabulary Will Change Your Life - by Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.
The link between your vocabulary and your income is universally recognized. Researchers have discovered that college students with the lowest vocabulary scores usually ...
Views: 4564 - Sharing some Thoughts on Finding Your "Creative Self" through Writing - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts on Finding Your "Creative Self" through Writing Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com ...
Views: 685 - Sharing Some Techniques and Tips for New Writers - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Techniques and Tips for New Writers Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/creative.html Additional Articles: ...
Views: 745 - STOP! The Internet Has No Future! - by WHAT?
No future for the Net!?
Made you look, didn't it?
You don't realize it, but in the next few minutes you're going to learn a concept that has been used for the most successful marketing campaigns in history, yet is very seldom -if EVER- used in internet marketing...
For Example: ...
Views: 890 - Punctuation Tips - by Punctuation Tips
Commonly Used and Misused Punctuation Marks
Comma (,)
1.Use commas to separate items in a series.
Example: Our itinerary included Rome, London, and Madrid.
2.Use a comma before and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet, when they join independent clauses (unless the clauses are ...
Views: 1413 - Getting That First Book Written Is Possible! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Ronald HudkinsIf you are one of those people who have always dreamed of writing a book, the process of really getting that dream accomplished is actually well within your grasp. Yes I know, it is easy to not allocate the time and easy to convince yourself your skills and a good sense of direction are just ...
Views: 1354 - What makes a good fiction book? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenIn fiction, the writer’s job is to entertain, to draw an emotional response from the reader. The reader is often looking for suspense, action, and to go on a journey they have not been on before, one they will not easily forget. Readers want to get drawn into and experience the story for ...
Views: 970 - Steps to Writing an Effective Press Release - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenWant to get the most media attention and spotlight for your business? Then the first place to start is with a GREAT press release. Now I can almost see half of you leaving now, dreading the thought of having to write one of these. But wait!! I’m going to show you easy methods to make your ...
Views: 955 - Eight Keys to Great Writing - by Great writing is both an art and a skill. As such, it requires certain fundamentals. The following list reveals eight keys for great writing.
1. Valid epistemology. No doubt about it: this is the starting point for great writing. Without an explicit, valid epistemology, one is essentially ...
Views: 1788 - Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on May 30, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Creative Writing Course) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles ...
Views: 2956 - How to Write a Good Article (from Online Writing Course) - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write a Good Article (from Online Writing Course) Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing tips/hints, articles, writing articles Line Space: 65 characters Web site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles are available ...
Views: 1135 - Online Grammar Check Technology – Transforming Your English Writing Professional! - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Yaron LaviRegardless of whether you are a native or non-native English speaker, what matters is the way you write English; the more accurate, rich, and correct your written English is, the more people who read your writing perceive you as professional, intelligent, and reputable. A poorly written résumé ...
Views: 1160 - Sharing some Miscellaneous Writing Thoughts - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Miscellaneous Writing Thoughts (from Online Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course Web Site:http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Publishing Guidelines: This piece may be ...
Views: 837 - Thirty-Two Tips in Writing Articles for the WWW - by Submitted on May 22, 2007 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that others may grow." * Thirty-Two Tips in Writing Articles for the WWW "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to use the Internet and he won't bother you for months...or perhaps even years! ...
Views: 726 - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ andhttp://www.craiglockbooks.com ...
Views: 622 - How-To 'Bond Like Super-Glue' With Your Subscribers! - by Every successful Ezine editor knows one thing that all failing editors have yet to learn...
"If you’re going to make 'real' money from your Ezine newsletter, by earning cash every time you hit the 'Send' key to dispatch your latest edition; then first you need to gain the undying trust and ...
Views: 890 - Setting as a Character - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Yolanda Carden“Everything happens somewhere” -- Pieter Haag Where does your book take place? Of course, on one level, it takes place in the hearts, minds, and imaginations of your characters. On another level, it might take place in Omaha. Or Venus. Nicolson Baker once set an entire novel (I ...
Views: 1189 - 10 PRINCIPLES TO KEEPING AN ON-GOING JOURNAL - by There are no hard-set rules for keeping a journal. How often you write, how much time you spend, and how rigorously you maintain a regular journaling schedule are matters of personal choice and circumstance. What seems a comfortable writing schedule for one may seem unbearably formal to another. ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - What is the Difference between - by A quick way to tease people,or to put yourself one up on anyone else, or put them one down, is to ask them this question. There is a quick answer which is easy, but if the response you get is something about the difference in meaning, they haven't any idea. Whether you tell them the quick answer ...
Views: 720 - Top Ten Tips for E-Writing - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Dianna BooherOne manager told me, “We don’t write much anymore. We do most of our business by email. We put our marketing information, policies, and procedures on the Intranet.” I asked him, “But what do people read on the web and in their email?” Words! More, not fewer, people write. And more people ...
Views: 1333 - Business Writing in Plain English - by American businesses produce over 30 billion original pieces of writing yearly. Much of it is unnecessary, and much of it is poorly written. Everything you write puts both your thinking and your writing skills on display. To make your e-mail messages, memos, letters, reports, or any other ...
Views: 805 - Unleash the International Potential of Booklets - by Does writing a booklet make you an 'authorlette' ? Yes, it does. That is one of several key reasons to write an informational tips booklet - author status as an expert on your topic. It takes much less time, money, and stress to write a booklet than writing a full-length book, and can bring as ...
Views: 701 - Tips Booklets - 15 Key Questions About Writing Your Own - by Everyone has something they want the world to know about and a tips booklet is a great way to do that. More than 500,000 copies in three languages of a tips booklet called '110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Life' have been sold, all without spending a penny on advertising.
Here are some ...
Views: 664 - Writing Angles - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from dale mazurekAs a novice writer I firstly write for the love of writing. First of all for me writing does not mean paying the bills. I do make a few dollars here and there and with tips and tales like the ones below my writing is always getting better and better. 1. Organization If you are having a hard ...
Views: 962 - How to Use and Write Press Releases as an Internet Marketing Strategy (Updated) - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Use and Write Press Releases as an Internet Marketing Strategy (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Internet Marketing, Press Releases, Writing Web Sites:http://www.craiglockbooks.com and http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Publishing Guidelines: We hope that the ...
Views: 831 - How to Write "to win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Creative Writing Course - Updated) - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write "to win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Creative Writing Course - Updated) Author: Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Publishing Guidelines: We hope that the following article, which is an extract ...
Views: 778 - Demystifying Health, Wealth & Happiness and Writing Your Way to a Radical New Existence - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Marilyn SchwaderI’m the queen of “Shelf-Help”, those bookcases full of material from seminars, workshops, and the Internet that guarantee your success if you just do [fill in the blank]. Oh, I’ve benefited from most of what I’ve read and listened to. However, I wouldn’t have ...
Views: 606 - Reality Is ... - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Paulette Ensign...like beauty. It's in the eye of the beholder. This article is prompted by a recent comment from a publishing colleague - someone I and others hold in high regard, who is bright, articulate, and well-schooled in the traditional publishing industry. The colleague has a perspective about what a ...
Views: 1185 - Writing Tid Bits - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from dale mazurekAs novice writers we are always looking for little things to help our writing. In this article I am going to stray away from the serious side of the business and provide a number of tidbits that have to do with writing. Some are humorous, some are not. Some are useful and some are not. I ...
Views: 904 - Writing What Nots - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from dale mazurekAs novice writers we are always looking for that one big break that would help to jump start our careers. Sometimes we take things way to seriously and forget that writing at first is not about paying the bills. I love writing but let me tell you if I had to rely on it to pay the bills I would ...
Views: 919 - The Meaning of Life - by What's the point of any of this? Where is the meaning in my day-to-day life?
That's the nagging question that bothers me every single day. And I don't have the answer?yet. I'll tell you what's helped though.
Keeping a personal journal online.
Let me explain. Everybody says that keeping a ...
Views: 830 - Creating A Gratitude Journal - by grate.ful adj. 1 a : appreciative of benefits received: syn. thankful
4.19.02 Today I am grateful for ___________________ .
As I write the above line, I wonder, "What is my answer?" My first thought is, "I am grateful for today." Then I realize there are so many people, places and things for ...
Views: 848 - About Journaling Keeping a Journal - by Keeping a Journal
Writing, expressing can heal us. It can focus, support, and enhance our lives and well-being. Whether we laugh or we cry, whether through sorrow or joy, we can understand more about ourselves, and each other, through keeping a journal.
Some Benefits of Keeping a Journal
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Views: 802 - Words That Cut - by At times, when we get angry and lose our temper we lash out at those we love the most. If we love them, why do we take our anger out on them? Words that cut, do they ever heal? The pain may soon go away, but the scar never disappears. Why can't we bite our tongue or just walk away? When we fight ...
Views: 1755 - Lifewriting Step #1: Taking Responsibility - by “The price of greatness is responsibility.” Winston Churchill
Welcome to a powerful concept in writing and personal development: Lifewriting. Simply put, Lifewriting explores the
bridge between myth and consciousness. It is both a professional-level writing tool and a profound means of ...
Views: 920 - How To Write A Short Story (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from dale mazurekWriting short stories can be very valuable to your writing career. Short stories are also a very quick way to put your feelings on paper. Starting to write short stories can be a tough project but the more you write the better you will get. In the next couple of weeks I will be submitting a ...
Views: 1054 - The Rite of Your Right to Write (Just Doing the Write Thing!) - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonOkay, now that I’ve thoroughly done my little play on words, let’s take a look at the power and magic that comes out of writing. Whether you are writing goals, to-do lists, or your life vision; healing letters to yourself or others; journaling; or just some creative expression, you make your ...
Views: 686 - How To Write A Short Story (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from dale mazurekWriting short stories can be very valuable to your writing career. Short stories are also very quick ways to put on paper what you’re feeling about something. Starting to write short stories can be a tough project but the more you write the better you will get at it. In the next couple of ...
Views: 1126 - How to Write Your Way to Achieving Your Goals! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of the most successful and famous people in the world have one thing in common - they have spent time every day writing down their thoughts and goals! Learn how writing down your goals will increase your ability to be successful. Recently a book came out in my country about the early ...
Views: 5236(2 votes) - Trust Your Write Goals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Julie Jordan Scott"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." Golda Meir Sometimes the biggest challenges we face as writers is knowing "What do I ...
Views: 752 - Five steps to take BEFORE you do an interview - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Kelly RobbinsInterviewing a subject matter expert can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating parts of writing copy. If done correctly, it can also be the most important thing you can do to create a successful sales piece. The interviewee has knowledge you may not be able to get anywhere else. ...
Views: 2032 - The 7 Secrets of Successful Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Rob Parnell1. You are the expert on you. You don't need anyone to tell you what you're like or what your are capable of. Nobody else knows you as well as you do. Therefore, you are the only person who can and should decided what is right for you. No-one else's opinion matters. 2. You are not broken; you ...
Views: 1515 - Innovative Technique Helps Graduate Students and Professors Write Their Dissertations and Publish. - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2007 from Gina HiattThe Academic Ladder offers both dissertation help for grad students and tenure support for professors in an action-oriented Writing Club MCLEAN, Virginia - Gina J. Hiatt, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, dissertation and tenure coach, and founder and president of Academic Ladder, has developed a ...
Views: 772 - How Long Should Your Dissertation Take? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from rachna jainHow long should your dissertation take? The answer: not as long as you think. Most of the time academics confuse time with quality. When a project takes a long time, it’s almost always believed to be more valuable than one completed more quickly. This belief becomes very obvious in the ...
Views: 2799 - How to Start a Novel: The Willingness to be the Best and the Worst - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2006 from Yolanda CardenWriting fiction is like allowing yourself to be the ugliest person in the room and the most beautiful person at the same time. The ‘beautiful’ you swans into the party, garnering admiration, presuming that everyone else will be interested in what you have to say -- about anything. The ‘ugly’ you ...
Views: 2232 - The Mystery of Character - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2006 from Yolanda CardenThe second most asked question of any writer after: Where do you get your ideas from? is: How do you think up your characters? The answer to the first question is that they just pop out of my diseased brain. The answer to the second is more complicated, but linked to the first. I am a great ...
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