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- 5 Points for Writing Quality Articles Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Joy BrooksEstablish your target reader, before you begin thinking of what you want to write. This will help you make a better determination of what you want to convey. Breaking the information into chapters can help your article deliver the great details your readers are looking for. This gives you the ...
Views: 2942(1 vote) - How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2004 from Eugenia Bivineshttp://pages.ivillage.com/qebbs/ebookconnection© Copyright Eugenia Bivines This article is to help identify which style, tech-nique or strategy of writing that one may use. I will also help to understand the method in the way a writer writes and help in determinining which aproach may suite ...
Views: 2942(1 vote) - How To Talk Like A Pirate, Me Hearty -- A Tutorial - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsSo you wants to parley like a pirate, do yee? Thar be certain matters to attend to afore yee can tack about and talk like a proper tar. Some landlubbers ain't suited for the seafaring life. If yee play golf on Sundays, unless yee cheat most grievously, yee will never speak like a salt. If yee ...
Views: 2941(1 vote) - Kinds Of Oral Presentation - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Custom Essay LabThere are various kinds of oral presentations. These are presentations that permit an individual to show detail to viewers by oral communication. The purpose of these presentations is to give fundamental detail, present facts and to convince. Using video chat, aural clips, and PowerPoint slides ...
Views: 2910 - The PEN is More Powerful, Mightier Than The Sword - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: “The PEN is More Powerful, Mightier Than The Sword” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/Tags): Writing, Words, Empowerment, Inspiration, Words of empowerment and inspiration, College Herald, New Zealand Herald Craig’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 2900 - Secrets of Persuasive Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoYou can make your voice heard and recognized by the target audience in two ways. First; you can use the voice media and float your voice through it to reach the people you target, and second; you may come up with persuasive press release writing. The latter is also more effective since ...
Views: 2838 - Find Best Tips On Writing A Vampire Novel - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Amy DyslexSteps for Writing a Vampire Novel Yes I agree that while many innovations have penetrated their way into the realm of vampirism and such dark dwellings, you still need to hold on to some of the basics & steps to write a vampire novel. Just like you need the juicy drumstick to dig your ...
Views: 2827 - Write My Story - The Short Answers To Common Questions About A Ghostwriter - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Paula ThayrowThere are many intricacies in the world of finding and working successfully with a ghostwriter. The better your understanding of that world, the better your experience with working with a ghostwriter will be. This article gives short answers to pertinent questions that you may have about working ...
Views: 2825 - Step By Step For Writing Cause And Effect Essay - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Sam CollierCause and effect essays are about highlighting a particular situation in which a cause is defined followed by the effect of the cause. To put it simply, cause and effect essay is all about discussing the and why of the situation. The most important thing that students usually forgets while ...
Views: 2814 - Question: Publishing the Book I'm Writing - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysSomeone wrote recently and said they were trying to finish a book they were writing, but had gone into a fearful place when thinking about having it published. "It's got me so twisted up that I am afraid to even write at the moment because I don't know what I'll do with the manuscript when it's ...
Views: 2800(3 votes) - 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 can you write a perfect thesis statement using help from an essay writing service - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Coursework WriterWhy the thesis statement is important in an essay? How can you write a perfect thesis statement? Essay writing service providers are widespread on the internet. Today essays and assignments are necessary according to the academic curriculum. So students need to write and present the essays in ...
Views: 2775 - Making Money With Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoIn modern online world press release writing has become one of the most important ways of earning money. However like most other field, writing press release has also become highly competitive with thousands of releases floated at regular intervals on the web. A good and effective press release ...
Views: 2771 - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block - by Submitted on Dec 02, 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: 2767(1 vote) - Write Away Your Stress - Create A Diary Online - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Roberta heimanStressed? Then create a diary online. Writing is a de-stressor -- it releases tension. It can be a meditation--and quiet the mind. It is like telling your true stories confessions to someone who holds your secrets safe. It is also a mood-changer and elevator, capable of making you happy. Writing ...
Views: 2760 - A Comprehensive Guide On Research Proposal Writing - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Amy DyslexDefinition of a Scientific Research Proposal A scientific research proposal can be defined as, “A scientific research proposals offer information on a proposed research topic, including what the research is, by whom it is to be researched and budgets.” Scientific research begins with ...
Views: 2755 - 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) - Use Of Inverted Pyramid Style In Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoIf you are a writer or have taken up press release writing either for business promotion or any such purpose, one term will often come across your path; “inverted pyramid”. Anyone aspiring to make it good with writing of press releases should understand the format perfectly since it is the ...
Views: 2725 - 5 Relationship Hell Traits Revealed From Your Date's Signature - by Men and women finally agree on something when it comes to love... they want the feeling. His handwritten birthday or Valentine's Day card might be your best indicator of whether there is a wedding ring or a restraining order in your future.
Both men and women list their top three essential ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - The advantages of tongue twisters for children - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from social engtutoThe advantages of tongue twisters for children With school beginning, guardians are centered around setting up their youngsters for the enormous occasion. Each parent needs their youngster to make a decent impact on their first day of school. One area many guardians are worried about is ...
Views: 2680 - How to Outline Your Thoughts into an Article or Book - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Kathleen SpringFor centuries, many people have dreamt of publishing a book or getting an article published. Now we can add to that list, getting published online. For many, this is an additional way to get recognition that their ideas and thoughts are worthy. We are all experts at something...whether it is ...
Views: 2629 - The Hardest Thing About Being a Writer is Writing - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenYou are faced with a blank page. Now what? The great idea for an epic novel suddenly seems dull. The pages beyond appear out of reach. The carpet suddenly requires immediate vacuuming. The phone rings and you leap to answer it. Menial errands begin to gain importance over anything you ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - How To Become A Successful Writer: 3 Simple Tips To Succeed As A Writer - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Michael LeeThere are ordinary writers, and then there are successful writers. I’m sure it’s quite obvious what every aspiring writer wants to be. Gone are the days when a writer was considered a starving artist. Today, writers can also make it big. Think about J.K. Rowling, Dan Brown or whoever your ...
Views: 2604(6 votes) - The Do’s and Don’ts of Proofreading - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteDo you ever look at something you have written several days after you have sent it to a client and notice a glaring typographical error? Even if you proofread everything you write very carefully before sending it out, this is still likely to happen to you at some point. It is very frustrating ...
Views: 2604 - How to write a good, A Plus assignment? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Grace YoungWriting a great assignment takes much more than just being able to write well. It needs being able to read fast, understanding the concepts quickly, forming up a plan of how to go about your assignment, and a deep interest in the subject. When you are given a task to complete an assignment ...
Views: 2593(2 votes) - The Most Effective Tips on Essay Writing from College Professor - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Abdul KarimAs a prologue, it is necessary to clarify: what is an essay? The essay is a literary genre based on associative thinking. This is a mini composition with a relatively free structure which is aimed at expressing the student’s personal opinion about a certain issue. Essay writing is gaining ...
Views: 2576 - Mind Maps - How They Can Help Entrepreneurs and Students Create Winning Work - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Neil SawersI’m a confessed mind map user and booster. For that I have to credit Tony Buzan who introduced me to mind maps in the mid 70’s with his book “Use Your Head”. It was one of those “Aha” moments in my life where I recognized that mind maps could provide me with insights that I’d never considered ...
Views: 2569 - Book Signings - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Bob SpearWe all hear how important it is for authors to help market their books. Today I’m going to discuss one of the key marketing tools in the author’s bag of tricks—book signings. I’d especially like to focus on signings at independent bookstores for reasons that you’ll quickly see. As an independent ...
Views: 2552(2 votes) - What if Someone Reads My Journal? Tips for Keeping Your Diary Private - by There is a profound vulnerability that comes with putting your deepest feelings in black and white.
Here are some ways that people who keep personal journals and diaries have handled the issue of privacy. See if you can combine these ideas in a way that makes you feel comfortable keeping your ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - Write My Story – What Should You Do Before Looking For A Ghostwriter? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Paula ThayrowI wish to sit in your seat in this article, while being aware of the process of moving an idea through the stages to call it a book or ebook and help you make that process easier. You are tinkering with the idea of writing a book or ebook – I can assure you many people are. Many ghostwriters ...
Views: 2545 - Thorough Research in Essay Writing - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Mairsh JonesEssay Writing: Thorough research Suppose you've been given a subject, or have restricted it sufficient, therefore, your initial job would be to extensively investigate the subject given, as you'll not have the ability to comprehend how you can create on a subject about which you've no clue at ...
Views: 2537 - Start With a Bang, and Other Tools to Intrigue Your Reader - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ina HillebrandtIn the first article in this series, we visited tools to help you get started, and move out of a block. There are many more coming in my next book, "How to Write Your Memoirs...The Toolbox Edition." In this article, we'll focus on ideas to kick your writing style up a notch. TIPS ON GOOD ...
Views: 2511 - 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: 2509(1 vote) - Sharing Some Writing Tips (based on Interviews with some Famous American Writers - Updated) - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Writing Tips (based on Interviews with some Famous American Writers - Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Site: ...
Views: 2507 - An Easy Learning To Write A Hardship Letter - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Amy DyslexHow To Write A Hardship Letter? Let us assume that you have landed in the pit hole and now you are writing a hardship letter to a mortgage company. Knowing how to write a hardship letter for a short sale can be tricky because the bank will not simply accept a letter saying you cannot afford ...
Views: 2500 - 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) - Tagline Creation: Combining Creativity with Strategy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Ridhima GuptaTaglines are like miniature ads. There are a number of entrepreneurs who will tell you that they are big fans of taglines. The elaborate surrounding tagline does not stem from the fact that the crisp little copies are attention grabbers. For those who are the real fans of taglines do not judge ...
Views: 2497 - How to write compelling objective statements? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from roony joeResume objective is the most important factor in the resume to impress the employer as it is the first note that captures the attention of the recruiter. Therefore it should be very convincing. When reading your resume, the reader or the recruiter wants to know one thing and that is how you ...
Views: 2491 - Auto Repair: Knowing Just How Much is too Much - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jacob RodmanWhen getting their car repaired, a lot of car owners think long and hard if their car is worth fixing. Asking if the car is worth all the money needed for repairs all lies with the car owner, and not with the mechanic. Looking at the cost for repairs can help resolve this dilemma. Before you ...
Views: 2482 - For LifeWriters: Using Your LifeLine to Create Your Life Story - by Your LifeLine
When you first begin writing your life story, one of the most important things you can do is to create a LifeLine-a listing, or calendar, of the most important things that have happened to you in your life.
What is a LifeLine?
Very simply, your LifeLine is a chronological listing ...
Views: 2470 - How To Choose a Reliable Essay Writing Service - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2018 from Nancy LeeSo many students, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom, buy an essay and other custom papers online. With the ever-demanding syllabus and the strain to meet their college expenses, essay writing services save them time and frustration. However, it is important to note that ...
Views: 2457(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) - Article Directory USA Is One of the Best Article Directories on the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Seo AuditIf you are looking for content for your website or blog, you should consider the benefits of using an article directory that has free content that you can use to fill the pages of your blog and website. Instead of hiring writers to write new articles for you, you can fill your website and ...
Views: 2434 - Hey University of Michigan....Stop Whining - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahI went to Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. I spent four years living in the shadow of the great University of Michigan (a painful thing for this Ohio State fan). Don't get me wrong. I had many friends who attended U of M. I went to intramural hockey games at Yost. My good friend ...
Views: 2432 - The Top Ten Characteristics of Successful Freelance Writers! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Suzanne LieuranceAnyone can become a freelance writer. But successful freelance writers (those who make much MORE than a "decent" living from their writing) all share these top ten characteristics. 1. A successful freelance writer writes on a regular basis. That should be no surprise. But it's probably the ...
Views: 2394 - All About Books: The Dos and Don'ts of Books for Print and Web - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleWhen you're deciding to write a book, a few things come to mind. You'll want to determine your core audience, your topics, and how you might eventually go about selling your book. Both printed books and ebooks are an art form, both of which can be enhanced with a few guidelines. Unlike ...
Views: 2379(2 votes) - Beating Resistance: The Fulfilled Life, Create it Now! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sandra Lee Schubert"There's a secret that real writers know that wannabe writers don't and the secret is this: it's not the writing part that's hard. What's hard is sitting down to write. What keeps us from sitting down is Resistance." ~ Steven Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your ...
Views: 2374(2 votes) - The Rising Popularity of E-Books - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Bhavesh BhatiaIn the world of website content writing, the popularity of E books is growing day by day. Because of the invention of latest electronic devices, people can now store as many books as they want in a small chip-like-device and carry it in their pocket. There are a number of popular electronic ...
Views: 2371 - Effective SEO Writing: How to Drive Conversion In Ten Steps - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Diana FordReady to boost the online presence of your business and drive high-quality traffic to your website? If yes, start with SEO! Search engine optimization is super important when it comes to increasing your site's visibility on SERPs, and as we know, higher rankings equal more traffic and of course, ...
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