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You Don't Need to be Perfect, But Your Writing Does By : Dana Blozis
Learn how to edit, proofread and fact-check your own work.
Writing Your Way to Freedom By : Lisa Thomas
Writing soothes my soul and allows me to escape into my own created world where there are no boundaries. It calms me and takes me into an unknown world well worth the adventure.
Writing Scripts Takes Commitment By :
Commitment is needed to succeed as a screenwriter.
Writing for the Web - Web Copy that Converts Visitors into Customers By :
Now that the Internet is generating over $100 billion per year in retail e-commerce sales, writing for the web is more important than ever. A website that showcases your product or service effectively is a vast resource for your business that allows you to connect with prospects anywhere in the world! Are you using it to its full advantage? Learn how to write web copy that converts your visitors to customers!
Writing Ezine Articles - Two Neat Tips For Beginners By : Elaine Currie
Writing and distributing ezine articles is an excellent way to get free back links to your website and improve your site's page rank. If you find writing hard, these tips will help you get started.
Writing and Walking – Beating Writer’s Block By : Jagdeep
Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk.
Writing an Effective Press Release By :
Tips to writing an effective press release or news release are provided. The key to success in getting media attention is to do it right, we offer tips on how to do that. Get the attention your business deserves with the ideas outlined here.
Writing a juvenile fiction series By : Bruce Hale
Thinking of creating a series for children? Here are some things to consider before attempting to write the next Harry Potter.
Writers Can Earn More Than Article Money Online By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Writers used to depend on publishers or businesses for their living. Today, writers willing to think outside the box can use Internet business models to construct viable businesses based on content. In order to do this, writers need to learn about the Internet and various business models there and then do what they do best--write.
Writers block, what's that? By : Christine Jones
I don't know the meaning of writer's block and why, because I'm not writing for the world, but for me and my passion for storytelling. What I write, I want to loan to the world to read, but when it comes down to it, why do we write?
Writer’s Web Resources By : Deepak Singh
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run your writing business.
Writer’s Web Resources By : Deepak Singh
The Internet has truly revolutionized the careers of writers worldwide. Now you can work for publishers, corporations and a whole range of other clients on a truly global scale. Whether you are in the heart of a big city, or in a remote mountain village, all you need is an Internet connection to run your writing business.
Write Nonfiction in November By : Nina Amir
This article challenges writers to focus on starting and finishing a work of nonfiction during the month of November. The author encourages them to focus on simply writing, not editing, leaving this stage to December.
Write A Novel the Easy Way By :
Writing a novel is one of the hardest tasks anyone will ever attempt. Unless you are prepared (and given some well-chosen information), it is all too easy to fail. In this article, writer, publisher and writing guru Jim Driver passes on only what the bestselling writers know.
Write a Better Technical Article in Half the Time By : santos
Good technical articles are challenging to write. They’re time-consuming, demanding to research and hard to organize. But they’re valuable weapons in the PR and marketing arsenal, and you need them.
If you can outsource the article, great. That’s what writers like me are here for. But if you can’t – or don’t want to -- then read and apply the tips below to save time and energy on research and writing, and come out with a much better product.
Work At Home - How to write and distribute your articles! By : Tal Fighel
One of the best and free ways to get traffic to your site is to write your own articles and publish them. This is by far the most profitbale long term strategy.
Women�s Writing: Ten Ways to Increase Your Power Through Language By : Gail Richards
It�s the thing we don�t talk about. We want to write successful books, but we�re not 110% sure of our ideas, or we�re afraid they will be judged. The bad news: That message is coming through loud and clear in your writing. Your readers can sense that insecurity reading between the lines. The good news: There are ten things women can do to increase the power of their writing and their influence.
Will you Benefit from Writing Articles? By : Ronald Vyhmeister
Article discussing the benefits and possible downsides of writing articles as a freelancer or ghost writer.
Why your headline is killing your article By : Tony Hetherington
People are busy, lazy or both so you must get your headline right. This article includes the 5 golden rules to create effective killer headlines so that you're never ignored again.
Why You'll Never Have To Stare at A Blank Page Again When Trying To Create Sales Messages That Sell! By : Nick James
how to overcome problems when writing promotional pieces.
Why You Need to Listen to that Voice In Your Head That�s Telling You To Write a Book By : Gail Richards
It is really annoying, isn�t it? That voice in your head? You know the one. It keeps taunting you that you really ought to write a book. It keeps nagging you to pay attention to that book in you that is screaming to get out.
Why Writers Need to Consider Writing for a Living Now More Than Ever By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Not only is it still possible for a person to earn a good living as a writer, there are opportunities available today for writers that hold unique promise. However, writing is a business and needs to be treated like a business. For those willing to do the right things, there has probably never been a better time to be a writer.
Why Writers Have an Advantage in Internet Marketing of Information Products By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Writers who can identify important Internet niches can apply their skills as researchers and writers to become Internet marketers.
Why 90% of Published Content is Rubbish By : Laurence James
We live in an information age, an era of mass communication. In this world, some people consume information, while others provide it. It�s a constant and essential cycle. Information is valuable, and those who present it as high quality content will make money doing so. It�s the biggest growth industry in the world.
White Death on the Podium By : Peter Temple
If you consistently use white backgrounds in your presentation support visuals, this article is for you! Reading black text on white projected slides has been described as trying to read the lettering on a switched-on light bulb. After a while, it makes the audience stare back at us like �deer caught in the headlights.� Here are all the reasons why you should NEVER anything other than light text on dark backgrounds.
When Writers Become Content Providers By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Writers today struggle as traditional publishing opportunities are more limited than ever and new opportunities to write online (as so-called content providers) pay very little. Despite appearances, it is actually a great time to be a writer providing you have good business skills, a desire to learn, and a willingness to study how the Internet works. Internet businesses are ideal for writers.
What's a "Platform" and Why Does an Writer Need One? By :
These days every writer needs a platform. In particular nonfiction writers must build a platform long before they ever approach an agent or a publisher. Discover the numerous ways to go about constructing this publishing necessity and the one easiest one for most writers -- writing articles and publishing them on the Internet.
What More Can We Learn About Book Promotion? By : Warren Whitlock
I wanted you to know how I doubled the number of people signing up for a new program from my friend and co-author Dan Kuschell. I've taken some basic marketing principles and applied the latest technologies to get fast and easy promotion.
What happened to George Frederick Hopf? My brick wall. My grandfather. By :
Dr. O'Connor explors the joys and frustrations of doing genealogy research. One of the frustrations in a brick wall where all leads lead to nowhere.
What Every Writer Needs to Know about Becoming a Specialist-Writer By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Professional writers can specialize in a narrow field of expertise or they can be generalists, writing about anything and everything. While most writers like to be generalists and think it offers better opportunities, the fact is that it is the specialist writer who stands the better chance of succeeding as a professional writer.
What Every Writer Has to Know about the Internet and the New Writing Business Model By :
Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune?
What Every Good Writer Has to Know about the Internet By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Writers may not know it yet, but they are in big demand on the Internet. But instead of just providing content to existing Internet entrepreneuers, the savvy writer can profit from this new business model by becoming a publisher. Content-rich sites that sell advertising or information product marketing are great ways for writers to self publish and assume the risks and potential rewards once reserved only for publishers.
What Do Great Headlines Have In Common With Lingerie? By : Lina Penalosa
This article explains the basics of good headline writing including: a list of rules to follow, key words to use, 15 examples and 12 formulas the reader can begin using immediately to improve the success of his/her marketing copy.
Use Communication Techniques To Persuade People To Your Way Of Thinking By : Fact Publisher
Understand what you can do in your communication with others in order to get them to see your way of thinking and persuade them to see things your way.
Understanding the Business of Online Writing By :
Writers have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model!
Training To Write Screenplays By : Zinn Jeremiah
Considering training for screenwriters.
Touch Your Prospect’s Soul With Empathetic Copywriting By :
It has often been said that copywriting is science and art. And the best copywriters will be the first to tell you it’s an endeavor with a life-long education. You can set your copy apart, be unique, and find your own personal style by going within. Forget books for a while.
Top Tips To Earn Money Writing Online By : Lucy May
Advice and suggestions for those wishing to discover how they could start earning money by writing online.
To Tell the Truth? Body Language and Nonverbal Communication By : Robert F. Abbott
Find out how body language revealed the true values of business students; learn about the unconscious (and sometimes conscious) signals we give off about our moods and emotions.
Tips to Keep that Business Client for Your Freelance Writing Business By :
Freelance writers who manage to land that elusive (but lucrative) business client often lose the work because of their own faux-pas. Business people and writers may live at different ends of the spectrum, but a smart writer can keep the gig by learning how to take good care of the business client.
Tips For Cover Letters To Get More Interviews By : DEV DAAS
Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs.
Three Reasons to Start a Freelance Writing Career By : rajanmr
Are you thinking about starting a freelance writing career? If so, you may have some reservations that are holding you back. When it comes down to it, there are many great reasons to get involved with the freelance writing industry.
These Days Good Customer Service Sleeps with the Dinosaurs! By : Sophia Monroe
Why good customer service is important and vital for a business to grow and stay completive.
The Writing Journey: Transforming Lives By :
This article is written about starting down the writing path from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Top Ten Things a Good Public Speaker Must Never Do By : Tony Hall
There is lots of advice you can gain about how to become a confident and successful public speaker. You can learn all about preparation, style, and content and how to get the audience on your side. These are all vital aspects of becoming a great speech maker. But there are equally some important things you simply must never do. This article will help you to discover just what they are.
The Top Seven Reasons Publishers Reject Nonfiction Book Proposals By : Gail Richards
Publishers are deluged with manuscripts and book proposals, and must review thousands each year in hopes of finding the few that will become high-quality, best selling books. What authors don�t know is that publishers reject most of these after spending less than one minute reviewing them.
The Screenwriting Profession By : Zinn Jeremiah
Taking a look at screenwriting.
The Pen Is Mightier... By : Kate Loving Shenk
The story of a blog-a-holic
The New Financial Realities of Book Publishing By : Gail Richards
Especially if you self-publish, you will want to set up a financial model. While no one can tell you with any certainty how many books you can expect to sell, you can be precise about what you will spend to get an idea of how many books you must sell to break even and then turn a profit.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn: Chapters 3 By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the second of a series of articles describing the writing process from the viewpoint of a published author and publisher. This series will help writers see what the writing world is all about.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn: Chapters 1 - 2 By : Marilyn Schwader
This is the first of a series of articles describing the writing process from the viewpoint of a published author and publisher. This series will help writers see what the writing world is all about.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 9-10 By :
This is the seventh in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 7-8 By :
This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 6 By :
This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 5 By :
This is the fifth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 4 By :
This is part 4 in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 12 By :
This is the last of a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 11 By :
This is the ninth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach.
The Golden-Hour By : santos
During a conversation earlier today, a formerly svelt young lady said that she had given up on the idea of exercise, because to have a body worth the trouble, it would take three or four hours a day.
The Five Key Marketing Elements Critical to Publisher Interest in a Nonfiction Book By : Gail Richards
The author's platform is her established audience following and the way to reach readers through a large database, syndicated radio show, national television show, magazine column, large and well-known company—in other words, name recognition on a large scale.
The Ethics of Copywriting: Writing with Respect By : Laurence James
A marketing director from a large creative agency once told me, �Always concentrate on producing great work, and never let the client interfere with the creative process. Clients come to you for guidance on each project, so you should be prescriptive about the work you give them. The day you start to care about their input - is the day you should get out of the business�. Astonishing isn�t it, and I completely disagree.
The dos and dont's of MS Powerpoint By : Vincent Stevenson
How to get the best audience experience from your use of MS Powerpont. Incorrect use of Powerpoint gives public speaking and effective communication skills a bad name. How many times have you sat through an endless slide show?
The Clock is Ticking, Three Seconds to Get Your Offer Read By : Donald Yerke
It costs a lot of time and expense to prepare your sales mailing piece. Consider the time to write your article, to find and purchase the best list to use, then add in the postage, printing, and preparation costs. All the above is wasted unless your marketing sales piece grabs the prospects attention and inspires enough of them to reply to your offer.
The Biggest Challenge Facing A Poet, Getting - Published By : santos
The best advice that I can give any child or adult who wants to be a poet is to read lots of poetry. Get a feel for poetry. Look at different styles of poetry. I have grown so much in my own writing by reading the work of other poets.
The 7 Keys To A Success Article Marketing Strategy By : Stephen Long
Article marketing is one of the best ways to promote your website or blog. Learn the seven keys to success in article marketing.
The 7 Biggest Opportunities for the Virtual Assistant as an Author's Assistant By : Gail Richards
The occupation of the author's assistant has been around for at least two hundred years, but it has taken on new meaning and relevance over the past few years with the increasing number of authors who are self publishing as a virtual process.
The 4 Biggest Reasons Every Author Should Count on an Author's Assistant By : Gail Richards
Every big-time author has an author's assistant - someone the author can call on to do the amazing number of tasks that surround the successful completion, publishing and marketing of a book. But first-time authors are lucky - they can have author's assistants, too - virtually.
The 3 Must Know Secrets To Making Money With Blogs By :
Blogging is a fun and exciting way to make money. While it's a 15 minute exercise to set up a free blog, there are 3 critical elements that need to be in place for your blog to generate a great income for years to come.
Ten Powerful Strategies to Write a Nonfiction Bestseller By : Gail Richards
Many people not only want to author a book, but they want the book to be commercially successful. If you want to write a book that is a best seller, there are things you need to do in the creation of the book.
Stunning and Motivating Power Word Phrase Headlines By : Donald Yerke
Motivating power phrases in your headline are always a knockout for having your sales letter read.
Strike Shows Writers Important By :
The writer's strike emphasizes the importance of screenwriters.
Stress Free Corporate Events By :
The best way to handle the stress is to find a specialist that knows where in the UK you can host corporate events such as meetings and parties. When you work with a specialist, they can help you fulfil all your needs and even help you add a little something extra to the event.
Stop Thief! How You Can Fight Back Against Online Plagiarism By : Miles Galliford
It�s ironic that this article about plagiarism will probably be stolen and illegally published on many websites across the world! That�s the nature of the web, but can you do anything about it? How can you fight back? This article provides you with some tactics and actions to get back at content thieves who are abusing the web and copyright laws.
Step by Step Process To Writing A Sales Letter By :
Learn how to write a sales letter in a simple step by step method
Speech Openings that Work (and Don't Work) By : Robert F. Abbott
Consider audience responses to your speech openings, and never address your audience as a monolithic group; always address it as a collection of individuals. Bottom line: avoid both "Ladies and gentlemen..." and "Hello everyone..." (and similar speech opening variations) unless you have good and specific reasons.
Speaking Tips: Introduce a Speech By : Robert F. Abbott
Introducing a speaker can be a manageable challenge. And you can meet that challenge by focusing on the speaker, not yourself, by establishing a link between the speaker and audience, and by smoothly getting the speaker to the lectern or podium.
Speak Up for Success By : Joan Curtis
Apply these ideas to gain confidence to speak up in order to reach your full potential and find success.
Speak and Touch the Heart. By : Balwinder Singh Riar
Presentations and seminars become all too familiar in the business world. Jim Speaker is there with the overhead projector and PowerPoint slides-each with four of five points.
Hours later the seminar is over. Seminars are informative but can be deadly.
Just give me the handout and I’ll read it at home!
Sometimes the best thing to say is...Nothing. By : Harrison Monarth
This article teaches readers one of the most powerful tools the world's most effective speakers use in their communication, the use of the Pause, as taught in the prestigious GuruMaker School of Professional Speaking.
So You've Decided to Write a Book - The Good News and the Bad News About Sharing the News By : Gail Richards
The decision to write a book is: • Exciting and exhilarating • Overwhelming • Stress-inducing • One of those life experiences that kind of find you going from euphoria to total depression in three seconds flat
Six Ways to Find Clients for Your Freelance Writing Business By : Jo Ann LeQuang
Writing is an unusual profession and one that many feel will never generate full-time wages. So why do some writers--like myself--support themselves as writers and struggle with more than enough work while other writers don't seem to be able to find jobs? For those willing to attack the problem, there really has never been a better time to be a writer.
Seven Simple Steps to Flawless Marketing copy By : Dana Blozis
Freelance writer and editor Dana Blozis explains how businesses can create flawless marketing copy for their marketing materials (brochures, websites, etc.) in just seven simple steps.
Self-Published Authors: A New Market Niche for the Virtual Assistant By : Gail Richards
More and more people are publishing their own books as independent publishers rather than waiting and hoping to find a traditional publisher who will appreciate their work. The virtual assistant is becoming a key component in the success of these efforts.
Self-Doubt and Writers By : Julie Gray
A pick-me-up for writers who feel discouraged.
Self Publish or Perish: The New Age of Book Writing By :
There are few ways to label yourself an expert that are as exceptional as writing your own book. But in today's lightening fast world, you don't have to wait for the laborious process of commercial publishing. This article discusses using self publishing on your way to commercial publishing and how effective self publishing can be in helping you get your message out there to immediately improve your business!
Secrets to Creating Great Headlines By : Nisha Garg
Great! You finished your piece and now need a headline.
Usually headlines are less than ten words and need to be
expressed in short, expressive, active words. This provides
quick focus and pull in. By waiting until you know what you
are ending up with, it will save you time. You can give a
temporary headline while drafting.
Secrets of Persuasive Presentations By : Sharon Alexander
Secrets of Persuasive Presentations
Screenwriting Gains Popularity By : Zinn Jeremiah
Screenwriting has emerged as a popular format for fiction writers.
Saying I Love You By : Lisa Thomas
Saying I love you is important and �thank you� is a must, not just to your spouse but to everyone whom you love.
Return On Investment of a Non-Fiction Book to the Author By : Gail Richards
A soft cover book, perhaps 6� x 9� or other industry standard size for a trade paperback would be priced retail anywhere from $12 to $30 for consumer distribution, up to $50 for a professional book, and even higher for a textbook. An add-on CD might be $20, and a book plus CD package might sell for $40 minimum.
Realize Your Book’s Potential: Join (or Form) a Writer’s Group By : Sonukumar
It’s a long road we writers travel between our initial ideas and a fully realized novel or even a short story. Few of us possess the genius to fully flesh out every aspect – from character development and plot weaving down to the gritty details of setting and action – which is one reason why the critics can point out flaws even in books that are considered to be classics.
Real Writers Get With The Program By : Gary Crow
It would be very cool to be a real writer. I experience the creations of people who are and I usually can�t get enough. Once I get started, I can�t quit. They draw me in and there is no letting go until they turn me loose, satisfied and wondering how they do it. It�s amazing. This article may help some with understanding the key to their success.
Read the Letter First. Then, Open The Enclosure! By : Nick James
sales letter tips
Reach Best Seller Reading Levels by Taking the Road Less Traveled By : Donald Mitchell
Many writers think that only the quality of their writing matters in creating a best seller. But applying the 2,000 percent solution process can exponentially expand their readership beyond what writing alone can accomplish. This article describes how anyone can become a business book writer who achieves the same reading levels as those with best sellers.
Questions For Effective Communication By : Robert F. Abbott
One form of effective communication is the concise question. And, you'll be better able to ask concise questions if you know what kind of information you want, stay focused on one issue at a time, and listen as carefully as you speak.
Public Speaking - Why A Slide Show Is Never Enough By : Tony Hall
When making speeches or presentations the use of slides can be very useful in helping you to get your point across. With modern computer programs it is now easier than ever to put together a professional looking slide show with lots of graphics and effects. But just because you can do so doesn't always mean that you should! This article explains why.
Public Speaking - How to be Sure You Look and Sound Just Right By : Tony Hall
Do you think that if you knew that you looked and sounded just right, that your confidence to get up and make a speech would be boosted? Would your public speaking fears be banished by having the knowledge that the way you present yourself reflects a confident and assured speaker to all those who see you? Well in my experience it most certainly would and in this article you can learn how.
Public Speaking - An Effective Way to Illustrate Your Talk By :
The use of props to help you to illustrate your talks when speaking in public has long been commonplace and can be a highly effective way of getting across your point. Using slides to reinforce your message is probably the most common way of doing so, but the technology to put slide shows together has not always been there. So read this article to discover the time-proven technique the experts use.
Public Speaking - 9 Tips to Ensure That You Are Original By : Tony Hall
Making a speech or presentation can seem an incredibly daunting task. Clearly it is of upmost importance to prepare correctly and give the correct structure to your speech. Every good speech must flow beautifully, so that you carry the audience along with you from opening to close and ensure that they each take away something truly meaningful. But in this article you can learn what it takes to be a truly effective public speaker.
Pricing Your Nonfiction Book By : Gail Richards
If your book is published by a mainstream publisher, the publisher will have the responsibility to set a price for the book. But if you self-publish, that task is yours. To price a book correctly to maximize sales, you need to know how other similar types of books are priced, as well as the costs of the book, in order to maximize your profits.