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- How to Write Better Essays: 10 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Sophia ClarkIf you are a student, the thing about writing essays is that you put down ideas straight from your head, meaning it is a good opportunity for you to shine with your unique ideas without having to worry if someone else has the same content as you do. However, as time goes by, you will need to ...
Views: 1296(2 votes) - Wealth Attraction for Copywriters: Stop Making a Living and Start Making Killing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Jack PowersHave you ever read about the copywriting profession and wondered how there are copywriters who make six and seven figures and others who barely scrap by, or even moonlight it and never make enough to quit their day job? What’s the difference between those who are making a living as a copywriter ...
Views: 1296 - Called to Write a Memoir? 5 Reasons Writing a Memoir Is Worth the Time and Effort - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraA memoir writer in one of my workshops recently asked me, “Was writing a memoir worth the time and effort? “Yes,” I answered, without hesitation – which surprised me. Because where writing a memoir is concerned, friends and family will attest, I had been known to wax not so poetic over the ...
Views: 1295 - Cardinal Rules Of Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoPress release has become a common form of creating communication and inexpensive publicity by attracting media to the press release. Once this feat can be achieve, the result would be further publicity given by media making the press release the basis of their news items. However the press ...
Views: 1295 - Creating Titles That Sell Your Products and Programs - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothPoor titles will keep you poor. Now, that's a pretty powerful statement isn't it? It really doesn't matter how good you are, the first thing that people read or hear is your title. It will immediately get them to click to get more information or they will simply delete. You might have the ...
Views: 1295 - 9 Elements to Help Your Copy Connect with Your Ideal Customers - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Lisa ManyonWhen writing marketing, advertising and promotional copy, there are specific formulas to increase response and effectiveness. Since your copy truly is the secret to sales success it's important to familiarize yourself with the formula even if you aren't writing long copy. Here's why: There is a ...
Views: 1294 - Common Mistakes New and Indie Writers Sometimes Make - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere is a lot to keep in mind when you write a novel, memoir, or other non-fiction book. Enthusiasm is great to have and necessary for getting that first draft and subsequent revisions done. But here are some common issues I frequently see in manuscripts from clients. Are any of them ones you ...
Views: 1294 - Writing Fiction Is Not Like Playing Make-Believe - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2015 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAll fiction writers have much to pay attention to in order to create a reader-worthy novel. Something significant new fiction writers sometimes forget to pay attention to are the details. Let’s go back in time a bit. Many of us played make-believe as children. We’d come up with an idea then ...
Views: 1294 - Writing with Infinite Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyWriting with Infinite Spirit Dr. Carol S. Batey 2011 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives to all men generously and without reproaching.” James 1:5 (KJV) As a teacher and book writing coach for others, the one question that I am asked most is, “How do you write your ...
Views: 1294 - A Writing Exercise That Increase Awareness And Description Skills - by Submitted on May 20, 2004 from Catherine FranzPractice attaching words to feelings requires time to do.Without a system that helps you monitor that time, theminutes or hours could feel unproductive. With the rightexercise, you can then use that time wisely, as well as saveyou time and frustration. Learning to apply the right words to our ...
Views: 1293 - 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) - Writers Block Myths --What They Are and How to Beat Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundWe've all experienced it: Staring at a blank page and finding no words with which to fill it. We call it writers block and we rail against it as if it was a physical being standing between us and the words needed to fill that empty page. It seems real, almost palpable, and frustrates us to ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR STYLE TO WRITING (AND WHY IT MATTERS) - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from Terrance GutmannIf you do not know how to write well, organize your thoughts or even write with a minimum of style, you will not get any attention from your recipients, what you write will have no impact and what you are trying to communicate Will never be understood. Because writing skills develop our ...
Views: 1291 - Need a Safe Space to Write a Book? 5 Great Tips to Create a Haven to Write a Book - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraIf you want to write a book, chances are you know that safety plus writing are two words that don't rest side by side in your mind as you sit down to write that book – or anything else. Writing a book is about taking risks, trashing the comfort zone, escaping boundaries and letting out the ...
Views: 1291 - Enhance The Art of Research Writing In Six Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Julia RichardsIs it accurate to say that you are simply stayed with the clear page? Taking a gander at your PC and contemplating how to begin your examination paper? Indeed, this is the most bothering part as thoughts and things ring a bell. Yet, you can't gather the great ones without any ...
Views: 1290 - How To Become A Better Writer (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How To Become A Better Writer (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1290 - Why Authors Need to Consider an Online Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageNo matter how you slice it a visible online book launch has incredible benefits. Take the book to bestseller status and the benefits skyrocket. A few of the obvious ones are: 1. Book sales 2. Credibility as an author 3. Revenues 4. Backend revenue opportunities When done right not ...
Views: 1289 - Find a Literary Agent or Self Publish: How to Decide - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2005 from Fern ReissSo, you've finally finished your book. Now, do you try to find a literary agent--or do you self publish? What are the tradeoffs? I give all-day Publishing Game workshops on this topic--but here are just a few things to consider: * Cachet. Being able to refer to your literary agent and ...
Views: 1288 - Intresting Tips Of Advertising Copy - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Amy DyslexAdvertising and marketing are twins; two robust pillars standing tall to support the same objective – get the sales going and the cash flowing in. My perception translates in to advertising being the thoughts & ideas that go into the development of a plan and marketing is the strategic execution ...
Views: 1288 - Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe fountain of personal wisdom may be as close as your nearest pen. That’s because keeping a personal journal can be a powerful way to ease anxiety and nurture your spirit. The word "journal" may mean 100 different things to 100 different people. For a psychologist, it denotes a tool for a ...
Views: 1288 - 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) - Brief Guideline for Writing Biographical Essay - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Sam CollierBiographical essays are all about ones experiences in life, when teachers assign students to write biographical essay, they are expected to study a life of a person and sketch it as biography essay. Biography essays are perhaps one of the easiest forms of essay writing because you are very ...
Views: 1287 - Three Unconventional Ways to Improve Your Business Writing - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Bill LamptonYour typical business week could include a variety of writing activities. Among them: -your resume -progress report on a key project -job description - assignments for your team - proposal for a merger or acquisition - news release -article for a trade magazine -pitching an angel ...
Views: 1287 - Before You Begin To Write, Generate Some Ideas First! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Clarice DankersHave you ever experienced something similar to the following? One of your most important clients has asked you to write a proposal that could potentially lead to a breakthrough in your business; unfortunately, he has only given you one day in which to prepare it. You quickly pull together the ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - How to Write Compelling Subject Lines for Email and Newsletters? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Amy DyslexThe backbone of email marketing strategy lies within catchy subject lines for emails and letters. Before you put a question mark on my statement, let me clarify why I said so. Well, on a daily basis you receive emails from different companies, which are trying to convince you about the features ...
Views: 1285 - Content Marketing Has 5 Primary Objectives - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe use of content marketing can be a very effective means by which to increase your online presence while also building trust with readers. For anybody marketing on the internet what this means is an increase in your business exposure while also boosting your marketing effectiveness as well! ...
Views: 1283 - Tools to Help you with Writing Accounting Assignments - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Grace YoungAccountancy courses are made for those who have patience to go through all details and an eye to catch hidden information. Till the time you enroll into the course you will not know that you will have to submit written assignments and practical Accountancy problems under this course. Many of you ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Original Essay Writing from Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Dany MarshalStudents too often encounter a bothering situation when they have an important test or project ahead and teachers give those writing assignments. Students cannot find a way to manage time between constant tests and writing assignments. To assist students with essay writing there are a number of ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Create extremely high value for those who buy your books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf you have your books listed on Amazon and B&N it’s likely you get very excited when the book rises on the charts. Unfortunately, lots of authors never sell more than a handful of books on either of these locations because they don’t do any marketing. If you want to see your books rise on the ...
Views: 1281 - How To Write Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Nido QubeinPeter Drucker claims that more than 60% of all management problems result from breakdowns in communications. A major study by the Rockefeller Foundation found that 68% of the customers who quit buying from their regular suppliers do so because employees fail to communicate effectively with ...
Views: 1281 - See the Trees in the Forest; Where to Start Writing Your Book - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Melinda CoppWhen you want to write a book, figuring out where to start is one of the most problematic obstacles. When I talk to aspiring authors, this is one of the most common challenges that comes up. And it can hold back even the most motivated people. You know writing your book will be good for ...
Views: 1280 - Three Easy Steps to Authentic, Fearless Writing for Your Book - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Alissa LukaraYou do not have to wait for the muse to inspire authentic, fearless writing in your book. Coax it into being with three quick steps: 1. Release judgment. In writing the draft of your book, consider all ideas acceptable. To be a fearless writer, do not censor your writing or ponder whether ...
Views: 1280 - Pointers in Writing Your College Research Paper - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Jari LitmorenWriting a research paper is one of the toughest trials a college student has to face. From brainstorming for the best topic, gathering references, to proving your stand point in the argument, completing a research paper is stressful and mind numbing for any student. It requires patience in ...
Views: 1279 - 5 Lessons Every Good Blogger Learns - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSince being a good blogger requires an investment of time and patience it stands to reason there will be many lessons to be learned along the way! The fact is to have a successful blog you'll need to learn how to stay motivated even when your efforts are NOT producing the results you want! Over ...
Views: 1278 - Custom Essays Give Pupils With additional Time for you to Consider Other Academic Perform - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Mary W. InnissAs writing essays normally takes excessive effort and time numerous college students receive the aid of essay writing services. These essay writing services offer you several kinds of essays for pupils. The essays are formatted and structured appropriately and created with appropriate fashion ...
Views: 1277 - Where To Find Affordable Scholarship Essay Services - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Edward DowdellWinning a scholarship is a very competitive thing in your education whereby you have to compete with some applicants who are bright and best all of you looking for the same grants and scholarship. Most students have trouble in writing scholarship essays because they do not know what they are ...
Views: 1277 - Harnessing Your Creativity For Better Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottAs a blogger your creativity can play a significant role in how popular your site becomes! This is NOT to say being creative is a requirement for being a good blogger but rather it can help you get more traffic! It's important to realize just how many blogs can be found on the internet today and ...
Views: 1275 - What Is The Reason John Locke Write Two Treatises of Government? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Amy DyslexTwo Treatises of Government Published in 1689 under an assumed pseudonym, the Two Treatises of Government has 2 parts to it; the “First Treatise” and the “Second Treatise”. The first part goes head on against patriarchalism in the structure of sentence by sentence disproval of “Patriarcha” ...
Views: 1275 - Different kinds of 3D Movie Reviews - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Bhavesh BhatiaHow good or bad a 3D movie is totally depends on the response of the audience. In case the movie meets with a lot of good responses, then there is no way the movie maker and the creators cannot feel good about themselves. But, when the number of bad reviews and responses count more than the ...
Views: 1274 - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination ...
Views: 1272 - Writer's Unblock, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Doug GradyA couple of days ago I jokingly posted on my facebook status, "I was going to blog today about writer's block but I couldn't come up with anything." And then I started writing this. It took forever. For the past two years I have been writing regularly- blogging a couple of times a week ...
Views: 1271 - In Search of Real Gardens: A Novelist’s Onsite Research - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Yolanda Carden“A fairytale is an imaginary garden with real toads in it.” I don’t know the source of this quotation, but I take it as my starting point for this account, because the opposite definition applies to my novels about the Celtic Mary Magdalen. Maeve is an imaginary character, with no claim to ...
Views: 1269 - Precisely what is a Custom Essay Paper and the way to write down it? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Bernard AtkinsonExactly what is a Custom Essay Paper? Customized Essay Paper can be defined being a paper that's custom made created to explain, evaluate or define just one matter or hypothesis. It's the process of describing study data to be able to aid supplied subject matter. A investigation author ought ...
Views: 1269 - Translation services Toronto, translation Winnipeg - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Albert CarterIndia is one of the few countries in the world with a wide diversity of languages spoken and cultures within its geographical area. Every state, region, and district have their own peculiarities of languages, dialects, food, clothes, culture and rituals. In this article, we will discuss about ...
Views: 1269 - 21 Ways to Promote Your Book with One Blog Post - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the digital product. You’ve got the virtual training. Now what? Simple. Now you have to promote it. With all that’s available online, you have a wealth of possibility at your fingertips. One of the most effective methods for spreading the word, establishing ...
Views: 1268 - Sharing Some Writing Tips (based on Interviews with some Famous American Writers) - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Writing Tips (based on Interviews with some Famous American Writers) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, American Writers Web site: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1268 - How Long Does it Take To Write A Book? The Lure of the Book in a Week (or Month) Club - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraOkay, I have listened to one too many webinars of late about how you can write a book in a weekend. Or two weeks. Or, if you need to tackle, write and polish a book on a deep subject, you will need to take a "really long time" to write that book- 3 months - "part time" of course in between your ...
Views: 1267 - The Role Blog Readers Play In Content Development - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent development is of critical importance when blogging however choosing topics for your blog should be done by committee! What I mean here is your readers opinions and suggestions should be given serious consideration concerning what it is they want to see posted on your site! As a blogger ...
Views: 1265 - Blog Traffic and Getting Back to Basics - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottGenerating blog traffic by guest posting on the blogs of others has long been an accepted and effective way to attract people to your own site! Changes in how Google now views this practice however has led many bloggers to no longer accept offers for guest posting on their sites! This has now ...
Views: 1264 - 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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