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- 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) - 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: 2510(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) - How to Write a Good Essay - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from fred holtAll those who know how to write an essay can write a good essay by keeping in mind some of the important points. Writing a good essay requires certain skills that can make your thoughts read and voice heard in a perfect way. The question how to write an essay has a simple answer you need to ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - How to Write a Great Article - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write a Great Article Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing tips/hints, articles, writing articles Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html Other Articles are available ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - How to Write a Narrative - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Paul WilliamsNarratives are basically essays that tell a story revealing a certain theme or idea in a new extraordinary way to make the story interesting. Understanding the key elements good narrative essay appear to be essential for who study in high school, college or university. Even though they do teach ...
Views: 3007(1 vote) - How To Write A Research Paper - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gaurav WaliaWriting skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job. Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically. Begin by brainstorming topics, collecting information, taking a lot of notes, and asking a lot of ...
Views: 1317(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) - How to Write a Winning Cover Letter and Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Michael LeeKnowing how to write a winning cover letter takes you a big step further towards your dream job. After all, it is what convinces your potential employer to look into your resume, and try to find out more information, that would help them decide whether to hire you or not. This task may seem ...
Views: 1056(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) - 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) - 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) - How To Write Funny -- It's All About Timing - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from DIYA soodMy Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the most important thing about humor?" After a short pause, he interjects, "TIMING!" I've rolled my eyes many a time over this joke. But here's a new version for writers: "What's the most important thing about writing funny? ...... WORDING!" Whether ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - How to Write More Articles Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Cherie AngMany Internet marketers agree that writing articles is a fantastic way to advertise your business. However many people assume too bitty when it comes to the number of articles they need to get an online presence. In this article let's talk about how to skyrocket your article writing endeavours ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Hurry Down Sunshine - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe writing of a memoir is a tricky proposition, and not only because the form has been dragged through the mud by its own practitioners in recent years. Philip Roth has a passage in his novel The Counterlife about "the strange bind" in which the family members of a writer find themselves: ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - I Am An Author - Is This The Next Big Fad? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gurpreet singhWrite an article, get the traffic. Well sort of! Since the birth of writing articles, our industry has caught on to the phenomena of increasing your website’s traffic by becoming the professional in your field. The only problem with this is that for every serious professional in one field, ...
Views: 911(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) - If you wait to be inspired your book may never get done - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAccording to some sources over 85% of the adult population in the United States has the dream of writing a book. Yet, the majority of these men and women will never achieve their dream for one simple reason; they are waiting to be "inspired". • I need to be inspired. • I'm just not feeling ...
Views: 1304(4 votes) - 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) - Internet Attraction Marketing Articles - How To Get People To Read Your Articles - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Dean CaporellaInternet attraction marketing articles are the perfect way to create interest in your network marketing business. However, unless you structure them correctly your efforts can be wasted and the flow of prospects into your leads funnel will be severely restricted. An article needs to be ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Interviewing An Author: Don't Be Left Speechless - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from alka ranaEdited by Jenny Wilson Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nikki Giovanni. The names of authors (dead and alive) can go on and on. But I’ll let you have first pick! You are in a room with some of your favorite authors. About ten of them. However, you are ...
Views: 672(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) - Is Blogging Becoming Obsolete? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from susan wallaceAn article shared in the NY times recently reports that the number of bloggers between the ages of twelve and seventeen has been declining. This is a study that then utilizes this specific statistic to ask the question of whether or not blogging, as a sort of communication between people, has ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - 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) - It Was Good Enough For Shakespeare! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from santosh kumarOne of the core conflicts for creative artists of all kinds is the tug-of-war between art and commerce. Frankly, an artist needs to make money, and it is preferable to make it from his craft. A writer who must work a full-time job to support himself will struggle to find the time to work, and ...
Views: 660(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) - John McCain, Postmodern Candidate - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne night after the presidential election of 2000 in November and before the ultimate resolution of that election by the United Stages Supreme Court in mid-December, as I lay in bed listening to Nightline, I heard James A. Baker III explaining to Ted Koppel why it would be wrong to supercede the ...
Views: 775(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) - Journaling Demystified - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Anil YadavAs a small business owner you may find yourself in a situation where you want to partner with another business but they are asking for a commission on your services. You will want to be prepared to handle such a request BEFORE you find yourself in this situation. Whenever someone asks you for a ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Journaling Experiences And Events - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sonia SoodHow did you spend your day yesterday? When was the last time you went to see a movie? Can you remember the plot line? What did you do on your last vacation? Did you enjoy a particular meal, or visit a special tourist site that meant something special to you? While none of the answers to these ...
Views: 748(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) - 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) - 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) - 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: 847(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: 1417(1 vote) - Let's Talk About Writing-- and More! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Penny FletcherI have literally failed my way to success. By success I mean making my living as a writer, which was my goal. Writers don’t make mega-bucks. Most newspaper salaries are similar to those of teachers and public servants unless you’re John Grisham or Stephen King. Some magazines pay fairly well by ...
Views: 1231(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) - Library-Based Term Paper - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Sadie RobertsLooking for term paper resources? The library is probably the best place where students can begin their search in finding the most appropriate and substantial information for their writing needs. It may not be the hippest place where youngsters can gather and spend their free time, but it is ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - 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) - Make a Saleable Product Thru Ebook Writing Guidelines - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is oftentimes advised to aspiring affiliates to come up with their own unique products to sell online instead of just re-selling other affiliates’ products. However, most affiliates would always enroll in affiliate programs and begin their internet marketing career by selling other people’s ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Make Money with Your Blog - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Courtney SimmondsSomeone asked on LinkedIn: "If I wanted to have a successful blog that potentially made money, what would I do?" First thing's first, after figuring out what it is you're going to write about and designing the blog and hosting it somewhere (I would suggest purchasing a keyword-rich domain name ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Make the Most of Your Love to Write - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you passionate about anything that exists in your personal life or the world? Do you have the desire to give away your knowledge, contribute something to other people’s education or get emotional baggage off your chest? Do you wish to make extra money or become well-known? Have you always ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Making Time To Write - Scheduling - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzMention the word “schedule” and it’s fight or flight for a lot of writers. Structuring life to make room for writing is often perceived as contrary to the creative spirit, but most writers will tell you they’re happier and more productive when they stick to a plan. Whether you work full-time ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 1107(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: 542(1 vote) - Maximizing Your Content Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is an online marketing strategy that requires both effort and patience for it to yield the best results. In fact many online businesses rely upon these subtle marketing tactics to 'trickle' out their messages while expanding their presence on the internet at the same time. The ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Millennials Can Text but Are All Thumbs When It Comes to Formal Writing - by "E-mail and text messaging are great in terms of speed and convenience, but they've made a mess of written English. In an effort to save keystrokes, the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are often ignored," commented Anne Webb, founder of TighterWriter.com, a new proofreading, editing, ...
Views: 1243(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: 797(1 vote) - My Father, the Witch Doctor - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne day, back in the early 70s, my father suddenly discovered that he had the astonishing ability to talk to the dead and heal the sick (for real!). By day, he was a successful interior decorator with clients ranging from the Presidents of Cuba and Haiti to assorted mobsters and the illicit ...
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