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- Be the Resource Your Clients are Looking for: 10 Tips to Creating Compelling Content - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasAs coaches, you have a wealth of content at your fingertips. Developing great content is easy. However, getting that information to your prospects in a way they will immediately understand the value of what you offer may not be so easy. Here are 10 tips to remember when developing your content ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Tips on Writing Articles for Easy Reading - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen writing articles you want to be respectful of your readers' time. Like yourself they also have 'things to do' and usually not enough time to do them. Reading articles does however take time therefore authors must be more appreciative and respectful of this fact. The last thing any author ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - How to Write Articles That Create a Stir - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne way to learn how to write articles the reader will likely remember is to intentionally go against the grain. Most people want to author popular articles therefore they attempt to take the most popular stance or write about the most popular topics. This approach can actually 'backfire' since ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Save Time Writing Articles - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles can take quite a bit of time if you 'allow' the writing process to 'hold you captive' until you have finished your composition. For many it is common to sit down with the intentions of starting and completing the entire process in that one sitting. This approach contains some ...
Views: 755(2 votes) - 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 - How to Manage the Scary What-ifs of Publishing a Book - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Melinda CoppAll aspiring authors look forward to publishing their book…until it actually goes to press. Then all these fears start showing up. What if no one likes the book? What if I never sell a copy? What if it comes from the printer riddled with errors? Tears, depression, horror—these are common ...
Views: 1074 - Think Big for Your Book, and Make It Happen - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Melinda CoppVisualizing goals is one of the most important foundations of human achievement. By using your imagination, and envisioning life after your dreams have come true, you can actually attract what you want into your life. And just like athletes are trained to visualize victory, aspiring authors can ...
Views: 1025 - Finding and Creating Content from Current Trends - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating content is a very important aspect of marketing on the internet. Online marketers have an ongoing need to build websites, post to blogs or even circulate information to maintain a viable business. It is therefore almost mandatory that some sort of content creation strategy is developed ...
Views: 683 - 7 Sources of Content for Online Marketers - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline marketers are ALWAYS looking for new sources quality content they can use. No matter what type of online marketing strategy is being used great content is always in demand for websites, blogs or online circulation. One of the biggest challenges for marketers is finding new sources quality ...
Views: 671 - Which Blog Posting Style Suits You Best? - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe blog posting found on any one site normally reflects, at least in part, the personality of the author. This is normal and expected for a couple of reasons. Firstly most popular blogs gain their fame and favor by creating frequent and interesting posts. When writing this often it is easier ...
Views: 1248 - Re-Energizing Your Blog Posting - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContinual and consistent blog posting is THE foundation your site is built upon. Without interesting content that is updated frequently there is little reason for the blog reader to continue returning to the site. This is an integral component of developing a popular blog. To add even more ...
Views: 890 - 3 Tips on Writing Better Email Copy - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEvery online marketer can use tips on writing better articles, blog post, press releases you name it but there is one area often overlooked. Most anybody working online is familiar with the need to build a list but it is what you do with your list that will have the greatest impact on your ...
Views: 810 - No More Writer's Block! The Perfect Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonLiterary and psychology experts alike agree that writer's block comes from a need for guidance, often combined with a deep-seated fear of the unknown. Writers have come up with many different options for getting past that uncharted territory. And their techniques are generally split into two ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - I Want To Write A Book and Get Published - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * HOW TO WRITE A BOOK AND GET PUBLISHED (extracted from Online Creative Writing Course) This short extract is from my booklet 'How to Write a Book and Get Published' and was written ...
Views: 1831 - Finding Content for an Internet Marketing Blog - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour internet marketing blog is one of the best platforms you can use for earning an income online. The effectiveness of your site however is heavily reliant upon you for supplying with the quality information it will need to be successful. Since blogs should be updated frequently you will find ...
Views: 779 - The 3 Objectives of an Internet Marketing Blog - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe content placed on an internet marketing blog serves many crucial purposes for anybody blogging to make money. When publishing content on this type of site there are certain criteria or objectives you will want it to achieve. Let's look at the 3 primary objectives you will want to achieve ...
Views: 845 - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language "We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * Sharing a Few Thoughts on the Immense Power of Words and Language I love the beauty, power and magic of ...
Views: 708 - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language "We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * Sharing a Few Thoughts on the Immense Power of Words and Language I love the beauty, power and magic of ...
Views: 974 - How to Choose Appealing Topics for Blog Entries - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen composing any blog entries you always want to strive for making the content useful in some way to the readers. Remember that all popular blogs got that way due to the fact that the content was appealing to the people who viewed it. With that said it is always wise to keep the blog reader ...
Views: 1546 - Sharing Some Writing Tips (based on Interviews with some Famous American Writers) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 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 sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html + www.lulu.com/craiglock/ ...
Views: 740 - Most Popular Blogs Share 3 Common Characteristics - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSome of the most popular blogs on the internet have gained their loyal following for reason other than what you would think. No doubt the quality of content found in the blog posting of a site has a lot of influence over its popularity. There is however subtle little things that readers tends to ...
Views: 939(4 votes) - 5 Blogging Tips for Increasing Reader Satisfaction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are blogging tips about how to increase blog traffic or how to set up a blog for advertising. What we are discussing here today is nothing more than certain habits you need to develop to simply keep the blog reader satisfied. Every blog depends upon its readers to survive and thrive ...
Views: 918(3 votes) - Emerging Trends in Content Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Nishtha Shukla AnandContent has been a part of all of our communication processes for ages now... be it newspapers (one of the oldest) or the web (latest). And now, every marketing team seeks the right content solutions for their strategies and their brands. The written word has driven communication since the ...
Views: 849(2 votes) - How to Write an Article at Breakneck Speed - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen you write an article there are many times it can take FOREVER to complete it. Now this is due to a number of reasons which we can take advantage of to help us write articles much quicker. It only stands to reason that if you can speed up the writing process itself you can produce more ...
Views: 834(3 votes) - 5 Tips on Writing a Quality Article - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottConsidering all the various tips on writing articles you may have read or heard probably the best are those that keep things simple. Sometimes the writing process can get all bogged down by you trying to implement needless advice you have been given. When you sit down to write an article keep ...
Views: 857(4 votes) - Professional Biography Writing Services – Biography writers, Biographers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jigney Bhachech“Biography” stands for how you can graph yourself. Every individual has a different story to speak about. A biography presents the person's story, highlighting various aspects of his or her life, including intimate details of experiences, and may include an analysis of the ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - 2 Skills Needed When Marketing on the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet is a relatively uncomplicated occupation that requires communicating to customers primarily through websites and sales copy. In fact the degree of success in business that you are able to achieve will be dependant upon your ability to continually improve your copy ...
Views: 752(2 votes) - 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: 827(3 votes) - Tips of Video Product Script Writing - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheOnce you're done with research of a video product, then writing a script is the next step. Even though you want to do another research, you want to make sure it doesn't take much time beyond the deadline. Most individuals who are starters online think that they have to gather as much ...
Views: 1892(4 votes) - Five Reasons to Stop Procrastinating and Get Your Book Done - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Melinda CoppSharing what you know in a book helps everyone. But if you have a business to run, a job to do, or a household to maintain, then putting off writing a book is easy-even if you really want to become a published author. Writing a book takes time, plus there are costs involved in getting it done ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - 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) - Authors: Blog Your Way to Friends, Followers, and Readers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Melinda CoppSocial media marketing without a blog is like a fish without water, or a dog without a bone. Without it, things just aren't right. Authors who want to use social media sites, like Twitter and Facebook, to market their books should use a blog as the centerpiece. Not only are blogs easier to find ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - 3 Simple Guidelines for Writing Persuasive Sales Copy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen composing sales copy for an online business there are certain guidelines for writing in a persuasive manner that will serve you well. The first thing you need to realize is that people scan more than they read when viewing any copy writing online. With that said a copywriter needs to get ...
Views: 629(2 votes) - Book Marketing: Why Authors Don't Get Good Book Reviews - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinIn the twenty-first century, book marketing increasingly includes online book reviews. These reviews are written by ordinary people who read books and want to share their views honestly, as part of a community. Before buying a book, or even borrowing a book from a library, readers ...
Views: 1434(7 votes) - Write Articles Faster > Create Decent Articles Or Web Contents In a Snap - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Knute WhiteCooking up articles are getting more and more popular these days. Writers usually write for their own personal interests but many have now discovered that this can indeed turn into acceptable, self-generating revenue by broadcasting their articles at no charge article websites. Google, the ...
Views: 563(2 votes) - 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: 1388(2 votes) - Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course)? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course)? Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Inspiration, Writing Course, Publishing, Book Publishing, Writing Tips (enough there now, craig) ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - 3 Engaging Writing Strategies Readers Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are several writing strategies that online authors use to help gain the interest of their readers. When publishing anything online you want it to make for interesting reading so that people will be more incline to view any additional works of yours in the future. There are various styles ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Do You Need to Hire a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Melinda CoppWhen a person with little or no writing experience decides they want to write a book, their first instinct is often to find someone with writing skills to do it for them. It sounds easy enough, right? You can't write, so you just get someone who can. However, a lot more goes into finding and ...
Views: 1544(4 votes) - 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) - How to Write Better and Faster -- And Have More Fun Doing It! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Melinda CoppWe are a quirky bunch-that's for sure. Every writer has different habits, unique strengths, and mistakes they always make in their work. For example, some can't get started without a cup of coffee. Some always forget when to use "that" or "which." And in some cases, these quirks severely limit a ...
Views: 934(2 votes) - How to Write "To Win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write "To Win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 869(5 votes) - Writing Articles That Benefit Readers - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles that are informative is a big first step towards getting people to read them. I did say FIRST step! When you write an article the intention is always to compose something that will benefit the readers. It is all too easy however to get caught up in the writing process and ...
Views: 631(8 votes) - What is Creative Writing (from Online Creative Writing Course)? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Creative Writing (from Online 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!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 932(5 votes) - 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) - 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) - How to Write Great Dialogue for a Screenplay - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Deborah HildebrandOne of the most difficult parts of writing a great screenplay is creating captivating dialogue. The primary reason is because dialogue is not real-life speech. It might sound like it when you hear it on the screen, but if you really focus on what the characters are saying you’ll realize ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey Shared by: Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Key words: Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, Writing Thoughts Craig's new blog with thoughts and ...
Views: 1025(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) - 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 ...
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