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- 5 Mistakes Authors Make When Doing an Online Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to sell lots of books from the comfort of your home is to do an online book launch campaign. When done right you can sell hundreds, even thousands of books in a very short period of time. However, one launch is not the end all be all to a successful book. It is the start ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - 5 Tips To Making Sure That Your eBook Makes Money - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Ellen VioletteThe first thing potential clients ask me is “Can I really make money writing an ebook?” And the answer is absolutely, IF you do the research, find out what people want and give it to them. The problem is that most people get so excited about an idea that is of interest to them that they just ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Generate Article Topic Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Bhavna SharmaIf you write articles frequently, you have probably found that sometimes you just don't know what to write about. This is a very common issue for even the best of us; however there are some quick tricks that can help. Here are what the top five: 1. Look at today's news -- A busy news site such ...
Views: 829(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) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Sales Copy - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe sales copy you produce when marketing on the internet has a significant influence over the ultimate success of your online efforts. People are actually more influenced by copy writing then they are by the product itself when making buying decisions. However good copy writing skills CAN be ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Write an Article Faster - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are times when you sit down to write an article that no matter what you do you just can not seem to get started. Even then as you finally eased on into the writing process the slightest distraction can bring any progress you are making to a grinding halt. When writing articles for ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - A Free And Effective Marketing Technique For Your New Online Business - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Jo MarkOne of the best marketing techniques for your new online business is writing articles. It is far superior to placing ads in bringing traffic to your website. The main reason for this is simple; an ad will only work for you during the time that you pay for it to run. Your articles will continue ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - A Winner’s Strategy: Write it Like You Own It - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Joyce ColemanHave you ever been frustrated when others fail to heed your suggestions for change – changes that will bring value to the organization or project beyond what anyone could possibly hope to achieve? Does it seem that others who don’t have a clue get immediate access to decision makers, when no ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - A Writing Career on a Budget - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Alexandra GraysonHere are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively from automated essay creator. An unpublished novelist is stuck in a catch-22. He can’t make money until he sells a novel, but he can’t sell a novel until he develops his craft, which ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - Ancient Predictions Help Craft Better Writers - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Sarah JaneEvery writer has a writing process that follows its own pattern of fits and starts. Some writers can't get started, while others cannot end. Some writers have started six or seven or eight different pieces and can't get past the midpoint in a single one of them. All of us have times when we ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - 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) - Article Writing Tips - 5 Ways to Grab Your Readers' Attention - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundIf asked how many kinds of writing there are, most of us would create a long list, including fiction, nonfiction, educational, sales, marketing, email, self-help, blog writing, and on and on and on. Although you could make a case that each of these talks to a different audience and has ...
Views: 1768(3 votes) - Article Writing—How to Write a Compelling Title - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaThe title of your article is a gateway to it. If it is skilfully crafted and promises information that the searcher is looking for, it will motivate the reader to go through your article avidly. If not, the searcher will simply ignore it and go ahead. All your labour and time in writing the ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - 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: 1127(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) - Before You Begin To Write, Generate Some Ideas First! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Clarice DankersHave you ever experienced something similar to the following? One of your most important clients has asked you to write a proposal that could potentially lead to a breakthrough in your business; unfortunately, he has only given you one day in which to prepare it. You quickly pull together the ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Blog Marketing Requires Proper Content Focus - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlog marketing offers great potential to anyone wanting to earn a good living online. However in order to make money blogging there are certain conditions the site administrator must first meet. In almost every case the foundation for your marketing success will be based upon the blog content ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Blog Posting Infrequently Yet Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe frequency of your blog posting is always a personal choice of course but many feel writing content frequently is the only way to build a following! In fact it can even be argued that trying to maintain a frequent schedule for publishing blog posts can also lead to blogger burnout! Could it ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Blogging to Build a Money Making Business - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from TJ PhilpottCan you build money making business without blogging? Absolutely however building a blog will help you create a profitable business with deeper roots! Let's look at 3 significant ways how building a blog will help you become more successful marketing online! Following Relationship building ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Book Chapters - Organize And Outline With Mindmapping - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Judy CullinsBook writing using mindmapping makes chapters easy to read, compelling, and consistent for readers. Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use flexible thinking and relativity in writing their book. One can add and subtract a thought or phrase from a mindmap easily. ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Book Chapters--Organize And Outline With Mindmapping - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Judy CullinsBook writing using mindmapping makes chapters easy to read, compelling, and consitant for readers. Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use flexible thinking and relativity in writing their book. One can add and subtract a thought or phrase from a mindmap easily. ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Book Reviews for Multiple Book Sales - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonBook reviews are great ways to promote your book and increase you book sales. When formulating your book marketing plan include a creative way to use book reviews. A good book review can land you on a best seller list or put you into the seven figure bracket for sales profits. What is your ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Brand Building With Articles Saves Time - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen working on the internet brand building is highly recommended to make yourself or your business easier to recognize. Although there are many branding strategies you can use none is quite as efficient as when you submit an article. Now these two online marketing strategies on an individual ...
Views: 598(2 votes) - Business Translation Deadly Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Armando RiquierIn today's multilingual marketplace, companies are finding it more necessary to utilize business translation services. Cultural awareness also comes into play when using business translation and the success of a commercial enterprise depends upon effective intercultural communications ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Climb Higher With a Writing Vision - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzEver had one of those surreal moments when you realize you’ve become the person you once imagined? You don’t fit the original vision exactly, but there are similarities you can’t ignore: you’ve finished your novel, agents are calling and you can almost afford that European vacation. ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Common Characteristics of a Good Copy Writer - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA copy writer is faced with a lot of challenges when trying to persuade people with the use of nothing more then their writing skills. Obviously knowing how to write persuasive copy involves more than any particular skill of the pen or keyboard. Effective copy writing must first address what is ...
Views: 3875(1 vote) - Composing an Effective Sales Page - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour sales page is where your marketing success begins and possibly comes to an abrupt halt if what people see is not composed and presented properly! The purpose of this article will be to focus primarily on the order in which advertising copy is presented on the sales pages that will return ...
Views: 679(2 votes) - Constructive Feedback vs. Destructive Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimFeedback is a tricky thing. First of all, a critique or criticism is not necessarily the same things as feedback. What separates criticism and feedback is the intent. The intention of a critique or criticism is to convey an opinion. Some critiques are negative, some positive, some articulate, ...
Views: 9604(5 votes) - Converting Blog Visitors Into Loyal Readers - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBlog visitors can be hard to come by, especially in the infancy stages of any platform, but getting them to return can be even more challenging! The key to the success of the most popular blogs found online is in their ability to build reader loyalty! Of course this requires enticing people to ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - 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) - Creating Content Out of the Efforts of Others - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating content if you are working online is critical in terms of increasing your exposure and building credibility. Although this particular online marketing strategy can be labor intensive the results you get from publishing content are unparalleled. Quality content can circulate on the ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Creating Content That Stays Relevant - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from TJ PhilpottCreating content is something every internet marketer will need to be able to do if they intend to be successful marketing online! The key here is to develop and write content that can stand the test of time so that it will continue to work effectively for you well into the future! Marketers who ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Creative Writing Ideas - How To Write Creative Masterpieces - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Michael LeeCreative writing ideas can hit you anytime. It can hit you while you are nonchalantly doing your everyday household chores or while you’re doing your normal tasks. But there are also times that creative writing ideas, no matter how hard you try, just won’t seem to form in your head. ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Creative Writing Tells A Story - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cheryline LawsonIf you are a creative writer, it is possible that you can write poetry and short stories. A creative writer is a story teller and very passionate with deep convictions. This is a very special person who has a vast imagination. Not every writer can be classified as a creative writer. Some writers ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Creativity and Productivity Are Not Mutually Exclusive - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Young KimMany creative people struggle with time management and organization because many of them believe that constraints hinder the freedom to create. The opposite is actually true. Constraints can actually lead to productive creativity. To be creative means one is in the habit of creating. Being ...
Views: 1240(5 votes) - Description: How to Make Every Word Count - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susie HendersonWhen you write fiction, description matters. A lot. Too much, and your readers will put the book down in boredom. Too little, and they'll walk away wondering what they missed. Use the wrong words and phrases, and they'll toss the book aside because you haven't matched your tone to your ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Don't Get Fired For Expressing Your Point Of View: 10 Media Tips For Bloggers - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Lara TravarsBlogs are much more than discussion forums. They’re a form of media. They’re monitored by more audiences than you may be intending to reach. And they can get you fired, if you don’t follow some simple steps. Just yesterday, "Burger King Corporation terminated two employees who participated in ...
Views: 967(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) - Email is an Instant Web Page - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Judine SlaughterWhile reading online from a computer screen, our senses for aroma, audio, texture, and flavor labor just as quickly as reading print on paper. Our sense of vision has less patience. Studies have found people scan the text while on the Internet. We don’t take the time to read, let alone reread, ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Embrace Your Inspiration for Better Writing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFinding your inspiration as a writer most certainly helps unleash your creative imagination which is essential for anyone using content online! It doesn't matter what initially inspired you but what is important is learning to use this feeling to improve your writing and productivity! As many ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Every Linking Strategy Starts with Great Content - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHaving great content is at the core of every effective linking strategy. In order to develop back links you absolutely must give other sites a reason to link to you in the first place. Having some type of link strategy is an important step towards increasing the amount of search engine traffic ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Everything You Need to Know about Technical Translations - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Brooke WhistanceTechnical translation refers to the translation of specialized documents that are technical in nature. That is, documents related to science, engineering, industry, and technology. One can say that technical translation is part of scientific translation, which covers all sciences and, therefore, ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Extending the Life Of Your Blog Posts - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour blog posts usually take time and effort to create so it only makes sense to get as many people as possible to read what you wrote! When you post updates consistently it becomes fairly easy to literally 'buried' your previous entries with the next new blog post! Ideally you want to get as ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Factors Determining Blog Posting Frequency - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting frequency is important insofar as you do want to maintain fresh content on your platform. The question of how often you post a blog update is many times determined by factors such as your writing skills and quite simply life itself! Considering these factors allows you to make a ...
Views: 702(2 votes) - Finding Blogging Inspiration - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Sam TrentIf you're a blogger, you understand what I mean when I say some days, it just doesn't work. The ideas don't come together, the words aren't flowing, and you just don't have the pizazz needed to put together something witty, clever, informative, or at the very least, useful enough that someone ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - First Impressions Are Lasting Impressions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Barbara SpagnolaWhen you meet someone for the very first time it doesn’t matter how personable or intelligent the person might be, if they do not register a good impression in the first few seconds, in your mind, they have nothing to offer you. We quickly make "snap" decisions and judgments about people and ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Five Easy Low-Cost - No-Cost Ways to Market Online - In Spite of a Recession - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Angeline PlesekRecession or no recession, it is possible to start marketing online and get a real return on your investment, especially if you can start off with little or no costs. This doesn't mean you'll make a profit overnight. It doesn't cost much money...but it does cost time, consistency and ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Freewriting: A Strategy That Will Bring Your Writing To Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Catherine FranzFreewriting is a release from the prison of rules. Itallows the fastest and deepest improvements to a writer’screative process. Freewriting shows writers how to overcomepast resistance challenges. Either in writing, control, orother fears. It returns the power of free thought. It alsorenews ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Getting Help from Assignment Writing Service Will Not Dig a Hole in Your Pocket - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Zolly BoucherWriting assignments on a different topic is not an easy job, but students can simplify it with proper help from assignment writing service providers. These service providers made things easier for students now as they can get assistance with some simple clicks. This is the reason why students ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Getting Started With Writing Your Book - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundI hear this question almost every time I tell someone I am a writing coach: "I would like to write a book some day. How do I get started?" Even in my Protege Program we work a lot on the basic problem of beginning to write, finding time to write, getting in the mood to write or just plain ...
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