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- "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ ...
Views: 2199(1 vote) - 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) - Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Creative Writing and Publishing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Creative Writing and Publishing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Writing, Online Writing, WWW, Internet Marketing, Writing and Publishing, Writing Articles. Website: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new ...
Views: 640 - "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course Website: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from ...
Views: 847 - First Level Characterization - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Steven BarnesWelcome! The intent of this daily writing tip column is, largely, to share with all of you the approach to craft and art that has made my career as satisfying as it has been…and at this point in my life, for all of its ups and downs, it feels just fine. “Lifewriting,” the technique ...
Views: 1147 - Do You Really Need an Agent When You Are Ready to Publish your Book? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa TenerMary has a friend who works for a publishing house. This friend was excited by Mary’s book idea and said she could submit it to a publisher without an agent. What should she do? It seemed like a dream come true - to have an ‘in’ without an agent. But could it damage her career in the long ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - How to Develop the Writing Habit—Even if You Don’t Have Time to Write - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Melinda CoppWriting takes time, which isn't easy to find. I know, because although I write for a living, I still don't always spend enough time on the writing that I most want to do. Work, kids, vacuuming all get in the way. And for those people who aren't writers by trade, but need or want to write for ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Make Your Book Personal; Engage Readers with the Story of Your Experience - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Melinda CoppIf you're writing a business, self-help, or other instructional book, then it may not seem important to share information about your personal experiences. The purpose of your book is to give people strategies and tips they can use, right? Well, yes, but sharing your background is a powerful way ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - How to Develop Your Best-Selling Book Idea - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Melinda CoppEveryone has at least one book in them-I firmly believe that. But bookstore shelves are packed with titles, all competing for readers' attention. So how can you tell if your book idea is ready for the competitive publishing business? The key is to target your market and zero in on an ...
Views: 1067(2 votes) - Copy Writing - The Art of Tactful Persuasion - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSuccessful copy writing is based upon the authors ability subtly persuade the reader into taking a desired action. The challenge is to do this all with 'written' words and no physical contact whatsoever. Learning how to write persuasive sales copy is one of the biggest assets one can have when ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - 5 Advantages of Writers Block - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriters block is a dreaded nemesis that can affect even the best of authors but it is particularly frustrating for those who write articles. A novelist can take years to produce a single book that when published can pay them for years to come. For someone who writes articles their productivity ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - 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: 2553(2 votes) - Are You Writing a Book for the Wrong Reasons? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Melinda CoppHave you been struggling to finish your book? If you've been working on the project for what seems like forever, and made little or no progress, you might need to reconsider your motive for taking on the project in the first place. So why are you writing your book? If you haven't asked ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Screenwriting-Part Four - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven Barnes"Introduction to Screenwriting" Week Four Hi, there, and Welcome back! You've probably noticed by now that this is pretty high-level material. In fact, you could probably take the information in any one week and stretch it out into an ordinary 10-week class. Hell with it. I'm making ...
Views: 2042(2 votes) - 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: 1393(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) - Screenwriting--lesson one - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven Barnes"Introduction to Screenwriting" Week One Although this class is entitled "Intro to Screenwriting", it's my belief that, in general, writing is writing. In fact, in order to understand how to write for the screen--large or small--one must first have an intimate understanding of the ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Human Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWhat is an adult? While we may argue about what a "Man" or "Woman" is, there is remarkable agreement around the world on the subject of Human Adulthood. An adult takes responsibility for his or her actions and emotions. While we can argue about many qualities and attributes, I think we can all ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - How to write MLA format - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Amirtha GanesanHow to Write MLA Format Whether you’re a high school or college student, at some point in your academic career you will need to know how to write an essay If you want to know how to write an essay or more specifically, how to write in MLA format, do some research on the internet. This ...
Views: 869 - The Trouble With Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Ron RuhleDon't be fooled by what some people say. You know the sort of thing, "You've got a job for life here, kid". This is total pap! You could lose the lot tomorrow. There's been countless times when someone has told me they've got a job for life. Then a few months later, I've seen them getting a bus ...
Views: 926(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: 1154(1 vote) - Four Tips for Marketing Your Book on Facebook - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Melinda CoppMillions of people visit Facebook every day, making it one of the best viral marketing opportunities for authors online. It's easy to set up and maintain pages specifically for your book, you can find lots of traffic for your blog or web site, and it's free, at least for now. (I've heard they're ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Common Mistakes Writers Make: Can You Trust Your Spell-check? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome writers are under the misguided notion that they can press the F7 key in a Word document, and most of their spelling and grammar errors will magically disappear. This is not so, as many of us have learned the hard way. Not only is the spell-check unable to correctly identify words that are ...
Views: 4218(3 votes) - 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: 2739(1 vote) - Great Content vs. Great Copy - Their Use and Differences - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen examining the difference between great content and great copy it can be said that they simply do not compare in terms of their intentions. When marketing on the internet there is always a strong need for both quality content and sales copy as both serve vital functions in the marketing ...
Views: 656(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) - Chapter by Chapter: Ten Self-Editing Questions Every Writer Needs to Consider - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Melinda CoppCongratulations, you've finished your first draft! Take a day or two to celebrate your accomplishment. Then, get back to work-you have a manuscript to edit. When writing a book, self-editing skills are important to your success as a writer. However, many writers don't know where to start when ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Allow Your Brain To Develop Before Writing Your Newsletter - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Ron Ruhle“Why Do You Really Want To Write?” Now there’s a question and a half! Have you ever sat down and really thought about this question? It’s so important to realise your underlying reason for writing. If you don’t, you will only be operating at a quarter of your potential. Let me give you ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - 3 Guidelines for Writing Great Sales Copy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCopy writing is an important aspect of marketing on the internet and certain guidelines for writing should be followed for it to be the most effective. But before we discuss these guidelines we should first consider the reading habits of people online. People actually scan more than they read ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - Trolling For Topics - On Autopilot - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Carma SpenceHow do you keep finding fresh topics to talk about on your blog, podcast or ezine? One good way to keep up with your favorite subject is by subscribing to RSS feeds and creating RSS feeds for the keywords you choose. Who are the "big fish" in your market? If you've niched your business ...
Views: 1343 - 3 Tips for Writing Strong Sales Copy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning to write strong or effective sales copy is extremely important if you want your online business to be a success. Marketers online have little or no physical contact with prospects therefore their copy writing is the only means for converting people into buyers. To make this even more ...
Views: 577(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) - Exploring Links for Content Development - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIf content is king on the internet than content development is a king maker since clearly you can not have one without the other. The effectiveness of circulating quality content online for promotional and branding purposes is unquestioned. This strategy is based upon publishing content that ...
Views: 560 - What Are Info-Products and Why Do You Need Them? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Andrea GlassIf you’re just getting started in Internet marketing, you’re probably familiar with the term “info-products” or information products. Info-products include any tangible or intangible form in which you deliver information. That means info-products could be books, e-books, reports, manuals, ...
Views: 1663 - How to Write an Article That Makes for Good Reading - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen I first starting marketing on the internet I thought I knew how to write an article that could help expand my exposure and generate traffic. As time went on I realized that when you write articles to submit online there are certain details that demand greater attention or the article just ...
Views: 515 - 3 Tips for Writing Articles with Promotional Intentions - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen you are writing articles to promote a business online your main objectives are exposure and traffic generation. The exposure comes from having your published articles circulated to every 'nook and cranny' on the internet. This is achieved of course by having article directories publish and ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Blog Posting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour blog posting will ultimately be the key to the degree of success your site experiences. Blog building is a gradual process that involves layout designing, various SEO techniques and content development. This last component, content development, is the 'meat and potatoes' of the blog itself. ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - How to Write an Article - 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article that is published for the masses to read concerns focuses more on the readers' themselves. Your approach to writing articles when circulating them online is not the same as it would be for shall we says a more 'structured' environment. The intent of having ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - 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: 960(1 vote) - Writing Great Content Involves 3 Main Objectives - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting great content and circulating it online is a surefire way to create a positive image for yourself and your business. Using content to market your business likes this also carries an additional benefit. Creating content and distributing it for promotional purposes can also help build your ...
Views: 541 - Consistently Creating Content That Readers Enjoy - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating content for distribution on the internet is a wonderful way to advertise a business or build credibility…or both! The key to making this particular online marketing strategy work is consistency. When using content in this manner the best results occur when you maintain a steady flow of ...
Views: 522 - Content Development Involves 2 Different Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent development is an effective online marketing strategy that enables the content developer to build credibility while advertising a business. There are varying ways in which the information used in such a strategy is pulled together. What we are addressing here today is 2 of the most ...
Views: 544 - 3 Main Objectives of Content Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline content marketing is a very effective way to increase your exposure and build credibility all at the same time. Creating content that you can distribute around the internet does involve a more effort than some other strategies but the benefits are longer lasting. In order to make the most ...
Views: 701 - Web Content Development - Leveraging the Efforts of Others - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWeb content development is an integral part of any online marketing strategy that uses information to promote on the internet. By publishing content that contains useful information and on a consistent basis you can expect to build a very solid business foundation. The challenge with this type ...
Views: 547 - 3 Free Sources for Developing Small Business Content - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping small business content to be use for promotional purposes online can be a somewhat challenging task at times. Marketing content is a very effective online marketing strategy that if done correctly can pay off in long lasting and deep rooted benefits. Publishing content on a continual ...
Views: 1689 - "11 Tips to Help You Discover Your Headline’s Holy Grail" - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Trevor CrookYour ‘Holy Grail’ when it comes to your sales message or your email subject line is your ability to get your message read. Once you have discovered your holy grail, this becomes your hook for your headline which is simply a unique piece of your sales story which arouses burning curiosity and ...
Views: 1098 - How to Write Copy - 3 Rules - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen learning how to write copy it is important to pay attention to the emotional triggers of your readers. However our focus today will also include the structural aspects of writing effective sales copy. The topics we discuss will address both the appearance and overall tone of your copy ...
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