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- How to Write Persuasive and Engaging Copy - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write persuasive copy is actually the second step to making your copy writing efforts more effective. Remember if people do not read what you wrote you have no chance of persuading them to do anything whatsoever. You must first learn to actively engage your readers so that your ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - Humor writing and how to use it - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Oliver RawThere is a popular opinion, that humor has no rules and scientific approach cannot be applied to it. That is not true. The truth is, that since the creation of a comedy itself, writers tried to find, what causes people’s laughter and actually did quite a progress in this area. Today we have a ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - IELTS Sample Letters for the Preparation of Writing Task 1 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Krina PatelIf you are preparing for the IELTS General Training, then you should know in detail about all the different types of IELTS letter writing samples. Here is a list of sample letters of formal, informal and semi-formal letters to help you to prepare for IELTS Writing Task 1. 1. Letter of ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - Improve Efficiency By Curating Your Content - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online it is a common goal of many to improve efficiency quite simply because most internet marketers work alone! One area where people can really save some time is by curating content instead of always trying to create something new! The process is simply nothing more than ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Increasing the Marketing Effectiveness of Your Emails - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIncreasing the marketing effectiveness of your emails is a priority that needs to be maintained for you to be successful online. Accumulating a list is not enough and in fact is a waste of time if your marketing message is not being read. Here are 5 simple email marketing tips you can use to ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Is Curation In Your Internet Marketing Plan? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from TJ PhilpottJust about every internet marketing plan includes using content in some form or fashion and there is no way around it! The use of information on websites, blogs or even freely distributing it is one of the most effective marketing strategies found online! The reason for this is simple, people ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Write a Book? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Melinda CoppEvery New Year's, thousands of aspiring business and self-help authors resolve to make this the year they get their book done. I've heard that 80 percent of people want to write a book-that's a lot of people. But even if that figure is wrong, and, say, 40 percent of people have the goal of ...
Views: 1029(2 votes) - Journaling Your Way to Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyAmong the innumerable uses of journaling, keeping a food journal is especially enlightening and helpful. There may be a variety of reasons why a person would decide to keep a daily food journal. Here are just a few: • You want to lose or gain weight. • You want to alter your diet in any ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - Just Start, and Trust Your Inner Vision - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Mark David GersonJust start, and trust your inner vision. Just start, and know that the words that long to pour from your heart will find their way onto the page — thought by thought, word by word, breath by breath. For the words are there. The story is there. It exists already — in another dimension, a parallel ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Just Starting to Write? How to Get Help and Improve Your Writing Skills - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Melinda CoppThe other day I was talking to a woman who was frustrated by the fact that she'd given her friend the first three chapters of her book to read and offer feedback, and weeks later her friend still hadn't read the pages. This was the woman's first book and she hadn't written anything since high ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Key steps to be followed while writing assignments that will score at least a 2:1 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Grace YoungHave you searched the internet for assignment writing service? Have you ever Googled coursework help? Often when you search the web for assignment writing service, you are thrown several web results and it becomes impossible to trust which one you should choose for your assignment. So ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - Key Things to Keep in Mind While Writing a Dissertation - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Branda JonesThe foundation of a successful dissertation lies behind a chosen topic and how well a writer has expressed the problem statement and findings in the document. If a writer fails to express that well, then no matter how noteworthy results have he found, his document may lead to disapproval. In ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Learning How to Blog To Increase Reader Engagement - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottWhen learning how to blog it's best to focus on what appeals to your readers in terms of your presentation as well as your subject matter! The point of the following discussion is how the use of metaphors can radically improve your writing by improving the way you present content to your ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Learning To Blog Means Learning To Please - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning to blog can be simply stated by saying you must learn to please your readers first since without them you have no purpose! Think about it, if nobody is viewing what you wrote, the time you invest in content development is going completely to waste! Of equal importance is to realize it ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Learning to Blog Requires Mastering 3 Simple Skills - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning to blog involves not as much as many are led to believe and in fact to become recognized as a good blogger is NOT much of a challenge! Great blogging starts with satisfying visitors to your site and as long as you continue to post updates of relevance and quality many people will elect ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Make Your Blog Posts More Interesting - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Sujit PathakWhen you blog, you are posting information to the web. Some things like gaming and movies interest some people, while TV shows and movies interest another group of people. When you write these posts, they are either interesting or dull. Your readers need 'juicy' stuff. In-depth reviews, ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Make your Living through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainIf you are a writer, there is only one thing that drives you: writing. If you were unable to ever see your work in print, a true writer would write nonetheless, even if the work was seen by an audience of one. This article will show you how it is completely unnecessary to invest your heart and ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - Making Money as an Author - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleI am blessed to be an Amazon #1 Bestselling author. But… - there is something about us authors! We are often reluctant to allow ourselves the luxury of the thought that we can make money from our hard work! Plumbers don’t have this problem, office workers don’t, and construction workers ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - Medical and Psychological Effect of Writing - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Lesley VosThe first thing to remember for those students and professionals who do not like the process of writing is ... writing heals. The positive effect of writing has been proven a long time ago already. The healing power of writing is used by psychologists from all over the world, making this ...
Views: 2137(1 vote) - Mistakes You Need To Avoid While Writing Articles - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Luke henryWell written articles along with the informative content and links helps you getting quality volume of traffic, as well as enhances the overall sales revenue. Thus, you can take the assistance of a professional Web Design Melbourne company to create the best possible and engaging business ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Most Popular Blogs Have Effective About Pages - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMost popular blogs understand the importance of impressing upon visitors why their site should be viewed as a credible source! In many cases one of the first things people do upon landing on any site is to look at the 'about' page to determine what they can expect! Although this page is often ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Numbered Lists Are Useful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from G. StewartLists are everywhere. We see blogs and ezines even television and music and almanacs. Why do we need them and want them? They may seem bogus at times and completely without some kind of foundation, mostly derived from a basis of opinion rather than any kind of actual statistical fact or ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Overcoming Buyers Reluctance to Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to increase your sales online it is important to overcome any resistance a customer may have towards making a purchase. Being it is impractical to address these concerns on an individual basis it seems targeting the most common factors is the best approach. It appears the typical buying ...
Views: 2030(1 vote) - Paper Books are DEAD – and YOU can profit! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HillePaper books are DEAD. Traditional publishing is dying and you do not want to have anything to do with it. You have just 5 years left to buy a paper book on the main street. You have just 7 years left to go to a library and borrow a paper book. I love paper books too, and I am sad ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Planting Seeds: The Way of the Compassionate Writer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpI was in the first grade in Anchorage, Alaska when I planted my first seed. Our teacher had the class plant flowers in eggshells and I remember how fearful I was of breaking the delicate white casing before I even had my seeds planted. Teacher stored our humble creations in modest egg ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Professional and Expert CV Writing Services - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoEffective CV writing needs a number of time, attention and research to detail. A competitive employment market indicates candidate required to market themselves even extra efficiently. Recruiters are turning out to be far choosier; therefore it is more vital to stand out from the rivalry, obtain ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Promote Your Book on Twitter in 10 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Melinda CoppIf you're marketing your books online, then you've probably heard of Twitter. It was all the rage last year in social media, and millions of people have joined this micro-blogging community. Maybe you even started a profile page and sent out a tweet or two. If so, that's great. And if you've ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - PTE Write Essay: A Review Guide for Test Takers - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from Scott JohnstonFor many people, academic writing for an upcoming academic English examination brings forth a sense of dread. Fear of the PTE academic test, as well as PTE general itself, is no different. Writing academic essays is no walk in the park and the PTE Write Essay section does require a high level of ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Put your life on paper - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonMany teachers of writing recommend that you keep a regular journal. I’ve been doing that a long time and now have a battered collection of notebooks going back to the early 1990s. On of my greatest regrets is losing a 1980s journal, carelessly slipped under my seat on a flight to Hong Kong and ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Quantumpcsupport – What You Did Not Know About Technical Support - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from John MarkNot many people are familiar with the term remote technical support. This is not a new concept. This technical support service allows you to have your computer repaired by a technician remotely. The technician will access your desktop from a remote desktop and take you through the basic ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Quite Possibly The 'Best' Content Development Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from TJ PhilpottContent development is typically included in many internet marketing strategies but can also be VERY time consuming! If you are engage in any type of online marketing you need to become more familiar with the benefits found in being a content curator! Not only does 'gathering' instead of ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Recommendations on how to write an effective essay - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Pie chanAn essay is a literary genre that is characterized by allowing a particular subject to be developed in a free and personal way. Commonly, people write essays to express some opinion or idea, and without having to worry about sticking to a rigid drafting structure or documenting it ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Screenwriting--part three - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven Barnes"Introduction to Screenwriting" Week Three Welcome back! Although the basic structure of: SITUATION, CHARACTER, OBJECTIVE, OPPONENT, DISASTER remains the method of choice for diagramming basic plot structure (insuring that all basic elements are in place), and GOAL, CONFLICT, ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Screenwriting--part two - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven Barnes"Introduction to Screenwriting" Week Two Welcome back! One of the things most important to me is the integration of art and life. After all, if you succeed, but don't get to enjoy your success, or destroy your health or family in the process, where is the sense in that? This is ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Serving Your Readers When Publishing Content - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen publishing content online you always need to be mindful that your main intention is to increase your exposure and build credibility. With that said the content you circulate should contain quality information for sure but you also want it to achieve other objectives as well. When using ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Add Value to Your Self-Help or Business Book - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Melinda CoppWhen you're working on a book, the question, "Will people actually want to buy this?" inevitably comes up. Although in most cases this is your inner critic trying to sideswipe your creative efforts, the question is valid. Will people actually see the value in the information you're providing? ...
Views: 1142(3 votes) - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Words, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's new blog with thoughts and ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) * or that of any other country Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Writing the Novel, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course, The Novel, Novel, Writing Hints/Tips ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - So, You Want to Write the Next Eat, Pray, Love? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Melinda CoppMillions of American women loved Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. Chances are you're one of them. And although I am not a fan, I am constantly amazed at how it's become more of an inspirational, self-help phenomenon than just a memoir about a woman who gets divorced, goes on vacation, and ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Some Very Important Things About The CV Writing - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoAlthough resume and CV are often thought about as the interchangeable terms, the resume differs from the CV both in meaning and nature. These both are same just in the two aspects. The number one aspect is that the CV covers up all the important information provided in the resume, furthermore to ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Tapping Into Readers Emotions to Increase Sales - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottA major 'tool' use to increase sales online is advertising copy which is used to not only attract but also to persuade. Obviously the role copy plays in online sales strategies is a significant one therefore it is important when writing copy to know how to connect with your readers. Two ...
Views: 667(2 votes) - Teach Your Inner Critic How to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyEverybody has an Inner Critic (or two or three). Your Inner Critic is that shadowy voice of negativity that makes itself known inside every human being. No one is immune. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Have you heard that one? Thinking about the Inner Critic reminds us of the ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Technical Writing 101 Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Cheryl McNeilIn Part 1 I shared some of my thoughts on defining your audience, creating an outline, defining your purpose and the stages of writing. Now I would like to take a moment and expand on the area of defining your audience. For example, what you need to find out about them and why. The first step ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Technical Writing 101 Part I - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Cheryl McNeilTechnical Writing has been a passion of mine for years. I actually started out as a Help Desk support person documenting technical instructions for employees and new hires, and then moved onto project work documenting programming code and technical specifications for larger projects. I’ve also ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Testing My Writing Ability - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Dan L. HaysWhat if I don’t have a talent for creative writing? On the other hand - what if I do? ______ It was September of 1988, and I had signed up for a creative writing class at The University of Houston. The teacher was a well known published author and writing teacher from New York City who had ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - The Anatomy of Writing an Article - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting an article involves a lot more than spontaneously sitting down and tapping away at your keyboard. There is needed preparation that must be done before the writing process can even begin. None of what is involved is difficult but it does require some time and patience if you intend to ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - The Best Source of Content is Your Insight - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from TJ PhilpottQuite possible the best source of content when circulating useful information as part of your online marketing strategy is your own insight. Late breaking news and information is always good to base your content creation upon, but dissecting current news & issues is also very intriguing to read ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - The best use of Professional CV Writing Services - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoThe first and significant step for searching a good job is using the professional CV Writing Service. There are many errors can exist in your CV and it will be left a bad impact in your job, therefore you can adopt some services of CV Writers for the secrecy of your CV. You should avoid the ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - The Most Effective Stress Reduction methods For Exam Preparation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Thomas L. HerzogPARTICIPATE IN A PHYSICAL EXERCISE: *)Physical exercise is one of the most effective ways to alleviate stress. Keeping your body going, whether by a vigorous workout or participation in sports, will allow you to literally sweat off stress. *)Including regular physical activity in your ...
Views: 486(1 vote) - The service of CV writing - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jennifer ObodoCV writing is an art because in this advance era all person want to do job that’s why the competition of jobs is increased day by day and CV secure your position in the market. In this field CV writing services are play a vital role. Now the demand of professional CV writing services is also ...
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