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- How to Write High Quality Freelance Articles - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Joy LynskeyEmployers and agents frequently require “high quality” articles; failing to meet that expectation leads to the rejection of your work, or means that you will not win the bid in the first place. New freelance writers know there will be hoops through which they must jump to get, and keep, their ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Hypergraphia and Writer's Block: Opportunities for Journal Writers - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyHave you ever wondered why some people seem to write as if powerless to stop themselves, while others struggle slowly and painfully with the process of writing? If writing amounts to an irresistible urge for you, a veritable lust for penning words and stories, you probably enjoy the process. ...
Views: 2214(2 votes) - Keep a Gratitude Journal and Get Happy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDespite the advice that comes to us from every direction these days to keep a positive attitude, actually doing that all the time or even most of the time is far more easily said than done. Let's face it: life is stressful, and no matter how determined you are in the morning to make the very ...
Views: 2019(2 votes) - Promotional pens and Gifts - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from shipu ahujaPen pots and holders in every business across the world are little marketing goldmines that can be tapped into with minimal investment.Promotional pens are one of the most selling types of promo products on the market.Promotional pens give you the ability to place your brand name, logo, or ...
Views: 674(2 votes) - The Absolute Best way to Write Your Expert page on SelfGrowth.com - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Wayne McDonald, HolisticNetworkExchange.comI recently posted my Expert page on SelfGrowth.com and wanted to share my insights with all the readers online. David Riklan, the founder of SelfGrowth.com, has created an excellent platform for all of us to participate in and to interact with other health conscious consumers. The ideas in this ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - Three important ways to use content for website success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Stephanie WatsonMany business owners realize by now that they need a good website to attract customers, whether a bricks and mortar store, or an online store, a website is now a given. However, many business owners still do not understand how important regular and unique keyword rich content is to attracting ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - Tips for Writing Easy to Read Content - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor just about anybody who spends time on the internet learning any new tips for writing is probably of the most benefit to them. This is simply because the vast majority of communications is done through written text. Now for anybody marketing on the internet using content for promotional ...
Views: 935(2 votes) - What Your Affiliate Marketing Blog Needs to Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping an affiliate marketing blog requires that you deliver interesting and relevant content to readers, and on a consistent basis! The reason for this is to get visitors to return so that you can build a following loyal to your blog! At that point any affiliate product you offer, provided ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Why Good Dissertation Writing Service is of Paramount Importance? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Dany MarshalDissertations are considered as one of the most typical forms of writing. They demand writer’s full concentration and a lot of time. Students at doctorate level have a compulsion to write dissertations. With the burden of studies they find it impossible to devote their time to their ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Writing the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpIf you were to disregard all of the file folders, books and scribbled Post-It notes, one of the first things you'd notice about my office is my fondness for The Wizard of Oz. Along the walls and bookshelves are postcards of Dorothy and The Wicked Witch, a stuffed Scarecrow and a Cowardly Lion ...
Views: 4656(2 votes) - Writing Articles; STILL One of the Best Ways to Invest In Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Melinda CoppHave you ever heard the phrase, "content rich"? Well, when writing your way to wealth, writing an article that showcases your expertise is like investing in a sure thing. Writers (both online and off) have used articles to get traffic on the web, entice prospects to call, and sell their books ...
Views: 1196(3 votes) - How to Market Your Book with Social Media - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Melinda CoppSocial media web sites, such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and even MySpace, can be perfect places to market a book. If you are already connected to the online networking and media world, stay there, and start promoting your work. If you are not connected, consider adding a few of the following ...
Views: 2076(4 votes) - How to Write (and Market) a Quality eBook - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAn e-book can satisfy your desire to write, act as a business building tool, and provide true value to others in many ways. There are guidelines should you use to guarantee its quality. Here are several key points you want to use to improve or guarantee value for readers. Consider them before ...
Views: 2003(4 votes) - Tips for Writing Great Characters for a Screenplay - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Deborah HildebrandCreating original and memorable characters can set a screenplay apart from the pack. Strong characters can help to capture the imagination of viewers and hold their interest long after the movie has ended. And because too often movies wind up filled with the same, stereotypical people that ...
Views: 695(4 votes) - Can Frequent Blog Entries Drive Readers Away? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCan frequent blog entries actually drive loyal subscribers away from your site? Time and again we hear how important your blog posting frequency is for traffic generation. Although this is true, can publishing content too frequently also contributes to subscribers leaving as well? Well the ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - Composing Blog Content Your Readers Enjoy! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlog content is ultimately more important that any other aspect of your blogging platform since this is the primary reason people visit your site. The layout does contribute to making it easier to navigate most blogging sites but frankly, when building a blog your focus must be on content. ...
Views: 582(1 vote) - How to Write Creatively - "Write Rite" - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write Creatively - "Write Rite" 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 (enough there for now, ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) WebSites: ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - ***Use a Journal For Self-Discovery and Self-Expression - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanAs a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they explore their feelings and thoughts by keeping a journal. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some journaling ideas if you're not sure where to start: 1. Write down what happened today and how you felt ...
Views: 1890(6 votes) - 10 Useful Firefox Extensions for Freelance Writers - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Alina jamesWe are listing here some useful Firefox extensions that feature dictionaries, search tools and general reference extensions that can save your time and keep you focused on your important assignments. Split browser This quick and easy -to- use extension opens multiple windows within each tab ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - 12 Email Marketing Tips For A Small Business - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Pham ThaiEmail marketing is one of the most effective forms of advertising for small businesses. In order to be successful on the internet and maximise the benefits of the internet, a small business needs to implement a result driven marketing strategy on the internet. The real benefits of the internet ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - 2 Paradigms of Writing - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! Why is it that we write? To record. We write to capture moments. Moments of ideas, of inspiration, of opinions, or of abstract thought. These recorded moments become part of our history. They can be popularized and find themselves in libraries of the future. Or they can ...
Views: 2261(4 votes) - 3 Best Advantages Of A Web Site - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Abhinash ChaudharyFor many businesses in the past, traditional advertising was word of mouth.They would also figure out as many marketing technique as possible.They would think in terms of "if I spend £X on this advertising, I should expect to make £Y in sales" and thus a Return on Investment calculation is ...
Views: 648(2 votes) - 3 Common Traits of a Successful Copy Writer - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe traditional role of a copy writer has long been considered that of knowing how to write persuasive sales copy. With the 'birth' of the internet it seems a copywriter must take on additional responsibilities in order for their sales copy to be effective. The internet presents an fast pace ...
Views: 841(3 votes) - 3 Content Development Strategies for Bloggers - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from TJ PhilpottHaving a content development strategy is an important and strategic plan for just about anybody who works online. This is particularly true for people who plan to maintain a blogging platform due to the frequency of updates the site will need require. The only way to keep these sites alive and ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Why Content Is Important Online - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from TJ PhilpottTo say content is important to the internet is like saying gas is important to motor vehicles and in both cases this is an obvious understatement! People are ALWAYS searching for information to get their questions answered, further their own education or to find out more about an interest they ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to Developing Writing Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from TJ PhilpottNew and fresh writing ideas are sometimes hard to come by if you write articles as part of your online marketing strategy. You want readers to be able to gain something useful every time they read your work. Of course you want to write articles related to your topic or niche to make it more ...
Views: 733(3 votes) - 3 Tips To Remember Once You Start Blogging - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBefore you even start blogging it is important to understand you'll need to stay motivated if you intend to experience even the slightest success! It is relatively easy to become a blogger since all that takes is to publish just one post however building a successful blog also requires traffic! ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Channel Your Inner Corporate Blogger - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jonathan BrillMany professional writers find the act of writing to be an afterthought, an anticlimax after all the work has been done. The words seem to flow by themselves after thoughts are organized, angles decided, and the tools are in place. Well yippee for them. Most in the corporate realm that have been ...
Views: 826(3 votes) - 5 Article Writing Tips for Promoting Your Online Business - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from TJ PhilpottArticle writing tips are always welcome by those who know what it's like to invest the time and labor into writing articles to promote their online business. Although this type of traffic generation is highly effective a certain resolve is required to make it work. Most anybody with article ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - 5 Business Building Benefits of Article Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from TJ PhilpottArticle marketing serves multiple purposes for anyone building a business online. The best part is that some of these benefits are deep rooted and long lasting. One of the more obvious benefits you get from writing articles that are published online is the traffic it generates but even that is ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - 5 Content Development Strategies for Online Marketers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent development is a very important component of any online business. Whether using content for distribution as part of your online marketing strategy or simply for use on a website there will be an ongoing need for it. It is there necessary to establish a strategy for developing and ...
Views: 659(2 votes) - 5 Copy Writing Pitfalls to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThere is a direct connection between the effectiveness of your copy writing and your ability to increase sales when working online. Writing sales copy however involves more than simply boasting about yourself or what you have to offer! Learning how to write persuasive content that people will ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - 5 Overlooked Advantages of Article Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottArticle marketing is generally regarded in terms with how effective it is at traffic generation however it has others advantages many tend to overlook. This particular strategy involves using content as a means to attract readers to sites containing material relevant to the article itself. In ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - 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) - 5 Signs of a Good Blogger - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIf you are a good blogger it will be reflected in how easy it is for you to get traffic for your blog! The reason for this is simple, when people find that your blog updates are usually interesting to read word gets around, fast! Absolutely nothing will send people rushing to your site faster ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - 5 Styles of Writing Persuasive Copy - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are many different styles of writing sales copy that can be used to persuade readers to make purchasing decisions. The style used by any given copy writer is normally based upon their market research and their individual skill sets. Learning how to write persuasive copy is a mixture of ...
Views: 4392(4 votes) - 5 Useful Tools for Content Creation and Distribution - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent creation is the backbone of any online business with intentions of establishing a long lasting presence. Equally important to creating content is the ability to effectively circulate it around on the internet. Being that content development can be labor intensive it is important to ...
Views: 672(4 votes) - 6 Key Factors to Make Money with Article Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Trevor PoulsonHey guys, well it is well known that its the best way to make money online for quality traffic (people who are more likely to buy from you) on your website. You can do this by distributing quality, keyword-focused articles to several directories and articles submission sites. Here's how you ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - 6 steps to make a good paraphrase? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2018 from Hasan RootWhat is a paraphrase? Paraphrase is to take up in one's own words the ideas of an author. Like the quote, she supports her ideas. It allows, however, to present the ideas of an author without using the same words. By integrating directly with the text, it facilitates reading. It is particularly ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - 7 Key Self-Motivation Strategies for Writers - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Luc ReidWriting–especially writing and trying to sell large projects, like novels–is a clear-cut example of an area where self-motivation is essential. While this post is written especially for writers, the techniques I’ll talk about can be applied to practically any kind of project where ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - 9 Ways a Website Copywriter can Build Trust - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Heather GriffithsA website copywriter knows that building trust is essential to any marketing strategy. No transaction can be performed without trust. In fact, without it, your business simply wouldn’t function. In internet marketing the trust element is intrinsically vital, web users have to overcome the ...
Views: 1239(2 votes) - 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) - Are You Equipped to Become a Blogger? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from TJ PhilpottTo become a blogger and do so successfully depends more upon personal attributes than any talent you may bring to the table! Simply stated you are creating an 'platform' for people to visit so they can enjoy reading your updates which of course focuses on a topic they find interesting! Since ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Article Marketing – Maximum Exposure is the Key - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottArticle marketing is one of the most effective online marketing strategies used on the internet today. The only 'drawback' to this form of advertising is that writing articles can be labor intensive and time consuming. To compound this 'dilemma' many 'experts' suggest to not submit the same ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Article Writing Services: A Matter of Quality - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Brittany SchmendallArticle writing services offer different levels of quality ranging from poor to barely passable. That's not a pessimistic view - the fact of the matter is that high quality writing is difficult to find in today's get-rich-quick world of trashy PLR articles and idiotic spun content. When you do ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Blogging for Money – What it Takes - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlogging for money is a way in which to make a comfortable living as an online entrepreneur. Ideally you create your blog based upon an interest or passion and then share what you know or have learned with readers. Now the income you expect to make will not happen overnight but will take time ...
Views: 755(2 votes) - 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) - Can’t An Independent Publisher Over Throw Online - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from C.F. JacksonOne of the largest online retailers today is Amazon.com. Its website traffic is what many online businesses salivate over. Not just the daily traffic, as well as the profits that it generates daily – hourly. Amazon.com captures many visitors because of the many Associates who are willingly ...
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