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- The Hardest Thing About Being a Writer is Writing - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenYou are faced with a blank page. Now what? The great idea for an epic novel suddenly seems dull. The pages beyond appear out of reach. The carpet suddenly requires immediate vacuuming. The phone rings and you leap to answer it. Menial errands begin to gain importance over anything you ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - The Hesitant Writer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorStephanie Chandler wrote in her book, “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur” that a survey indicated nearly 80 percent of Americans would like to write a book. That’s a stunning number of potential writers. There are a variety of reasons why some do what’s needed to become a writer and why others ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - The Lost Art Of Hand Writing - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sonia SoodFor a couple of years now I have used a computer for everything from writing articles, to communicate, to playing games and to printing addresses onto envelopes. My laptop is never far away, it is usually by my side or on my knees, and the furthest it ever gets from my side is when I am on the ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - The Many Uses Of Articles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from craig andrewsFrom press releases to blogging – articles have many valuable uses in the Internet world. One of the keys to becoming a successful article writer is to know these uses and to cater to them to best of your ability. Naturally there are an untold number of practical uses for article writing ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - The Paradox Of Sarah Kane - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Raj KamtaThere are some who believe that the world lost one of its finest late 20th century dramatists when Sarah Kane committed suicide in 1999. Her work produced extreme reactions in critics and audiences alike but many failed to appreciate the pure poetry of her writing until it was too late. She was ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - The Press Release Format - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaYou have decided to write and distribute a Press Release about your upcoming lecture series that promotes your newly published novel. By following the accepted format established by media outlets, you vastly improve your odds for having your announcement published and broadcast This standard ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - The Secret To Good Writing - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from alka ranaSkilful business writing involves getting your message across simply and quickly. This often means writing in a style that is easily read and understood by a broad audience. Yet, writing simply is often difficult for most of us. Why? The answer lies in our school education. We learnt that if ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - The Secrets To Getting Published - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Sheree SmithMany authors would like to know the secrets to getting their books published. The first secret we are going to share with you might seem a little silly but it could easily be the determining factor in whether or not a publisher will review your manuscript. There are many obvious things a ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - The Story is in the Details - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from FSB AuthorsI am often asked, "What sort of research went into your story to bring it to life so vividly?" The truth is months or even years of research. If I do not acquaint myself with the ins and outs of the periods I write about, how will I take readers back in time with me? So where does an author ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - The Truth About Urban Fiction - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonWhen I first edited urban fiction, like most new endeavors, I stumbled into it. But as a former social worker, I’ve always found it interesting how women of color cope in desperate situations. As I read different manuscripts, I recognized the voices that I’d met over the years in my own life, ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - The Two Most Important Kinds Of Writing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lee PoundIf asked how many kinds of writing there are, most of us would create a long list that might include fiction, non-fiction, educational, sales, marketing, email, self-help, blog writing, and on and on and on. Although you could make a case that each of these kinds of writing speaks to a ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - The Ultimate Sales Letter Without Fear! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Arvinder SinghHard selling salespersons can be difficult to deal with: they can cajole you into buying a product or purchasing a service; they can drain your wallet with a few magic tricks up their marketing sleeves, and they can walk away with your money while you are left with a product or service you are ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - The Where And How Of Article Writing - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from craig andrewsArticle Writing can be an intimidating business – however, once you break it down the process is relatively painless. The where of article writing can be a daunting question. Where do I submit my work? Fortunately, the answer is easy. Putting aside the literally thousands of physical ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Their License To Do Ill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from FSB AuthorsSince the founding of the Moral Majority Coalition by Jerry Falwell in 1979, members of the American conservative movement and what has become its electoral vehicle, the Republican Party, have presented themselves as proponents of what they like to call "family values" and as leaders in the ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." "If you have knowledge, let others light a candle to it." - Margaret Fuller That's a metaphor, btw! * THIRTY COMMON WRITING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM (from Creative Writing ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Three Presidents And The Rifle - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThree of our presidents have been particularly fascinated by rifles: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. But all for different reasons. Washington was what we would call an "early adopter" of rifle technology. As early as the French and Indian War (1754-1763), when he ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - Tips for Aspiring Writers: Tighten Your Writing - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat does tighten your writing mean? What Blaise Pascal wrote gives you an idea: “The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.” Though Pascal was a mathematician and physicist turned religious philosopher, his point benefits every ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - TIPS FOR COMPLETING A WRITING PROJECT - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsWriters’ block, procrastination, and a sense of overwhelm are all forms of inner resistance that most writers confront at some point in their career or level of experience. However, in spite of the productivity hindrances and creative stagnancy that originates on our internal landscape, there ...
Views: 1304(3 votes) - Tips For Effective Article Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from jitesh aroraWith lots of article coming out already you must make your article different and splendid?Here are some tips for effective article marketing. * YOUR HEADLINE MUST BE YOUR TITLE:- Your title is the one which is noticed by many.Your article could be the winner of this year article marketing ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Tips For Writing A Quality E-book - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you have writing aspirations? Have you already written a manuscript but need help taking it to a high level? You will learn how to write a good E-book and hopefully earn an extra income as a writer. It is a necessity to have strong writing skills. If you have poor writing skills, you will ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips To Complete A Creative Writing Project Without Losing Your Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Anuj BhagtaHave you ever started a creative writing project with great excitement, only to have your interest dwindle as the process, itself, interfere with your creativity? How do you keep the momentum going and continue to enjoy the creative process? Follow these tips for high creativity, fun and ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - Top Five Tips for Aspiring Writers - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Susan GabrielMany people dream of writing the great American novel. It’s a beautiful dream and here are my top five tips for making it a reality. 1. As with any profession or craft, becoming excellent is simple but not easy. The best advice I can give to writers starting out is to READ. Read very ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Top Reasons To Learn Polish Translation - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Adelajda RymutA high percentage of the international business world today recognizes Polish as one of its principal language. Your business cannot afford to ignore the Polish economy and doing business with Polish companies can take your business to new heights of success. You'll like a knowledgeable account ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Tracking Your Media Coverage - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaYour press release is ready to go. You have decided which audience you want to target and determined that your release is going to newspapers, magazines, internet wire services, and television and radio stations. You decided to pay the Acme Marketing firm to professionally write your press ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Travel Writing - What Works Online - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Steve GillmanIn some ways travel writing online is similar to that in the print world. Readers still want the facts about a location, maybe an interesting perspective, and some useful advice. However, this doesn't mean you can just write the same article for both a magazine and a website. There are some ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - Tricks,Tips, And Triggers To Addictive Writing - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Ray Driver,The trick to addictive writing is seizing your reader’s mind and making them hunger for more! You must make every word, every sentence, and every paragraph count. You must drive your reader into an insatiable need to know more. You must push them to the limit and not let them go. You want them ...
Views: 3037(1 vote) - Triple Your Article Traffic and Get Listed on Page One - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Jo MarkArticle marketing is a great way to promote your website, service, or product. Millions of people write articles, but few of them know how to get the most out of their article marketing campaign. Using a simple, but little known technique can easily triple your article traffic and get you listed ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Turn a $20 Book Into Thousands of Dollars in Revenue - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageA great way for an author to expand their market reach is to do what is called “repurposing” the content of your book. You can turn the content of your book into a number of different products and services. The book is the beginning of what could be a very profitable journey. Simply put, ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Turn Words into Money - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2008 from Donald LoydI have heard and read that ideas are money. I believe that. One idea can result in a full time income or a multi-million dollar business. It’s also true that words are money. Your ideas, insights and opinions when reduced to the written word can result in income as well. One major ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Unusual Points Of View - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Robin KhumukchamMost writers are familiar with first and third points of view and their variations. But have you ever experimented with alternative points of view? Below are some less used points of view, what I call “unusual points of view.” Try using these when you’re blocked or you want to ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Unusual Points of View - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariMost writers are familiar with first and third points of view and their variations. But have you ever experimented with alternative points of view? Below are some less used points of view, what I call “unusual points of view.” Try using these when you’re blocked or you want to try something new. ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Use Powerful Questions To Grow Your Writing And Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzEver been asked a question that stopped you dead in your tracks? That hit a nerve and changed your outlook? That challenged assumptions and set you on a new course? When it comes to communication and transformation, questions are among the most powerful tools we have—but not all are created ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Using Time Wisely When Writing Articles - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles can actually take a good amount of time when you combine all the necessary preparations along with the writing process itself. In fact it is not unusual to begin monitoring the time you invest in this process which can than lead to writer's block. The more time you realize you ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - WakeUpLive.com presents: Can You Type? - by Thirty years ago, I was the mother of a toddler named Nancy, expecting my second child, in the process of a divorce and working as a secretary earning less than $8,000 annually. This was not the life I had envisioned for myself. I wanted to be the woman behind the successful husband, the ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - War In Iraq, George W. Bush - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAccomplished? On May 1, President Bush triumphantly proclaimed the end of combat operations, and he did it with a theatrical flourish. Attired in a Navy flight suit, the former Air National Guard trainee (Bush had actually cut short his flight training to participate in a political campaign) ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Whack A Few Writing Myths - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere’s all kinds of advice on how to write including • You must write every day. • Write in the same designated spot at the same time every day. • Write for at least one hour every day. • Get up early several mornings or every morning to write. • You must have complete silence. • You must eat ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - What Can Go Into A Plot? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Bhisham ChanderCreative Writing Tips – We all tackle plotting differently. How you plot will be individual to you, as it is with every writer. Below is an outline of what can go into a plot. How much you choose to develop each point is entirely up to you. So some basic questions to ask are… ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - What Does This Inexplicable Tutor Want? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Danish AnsariMany students around the world face in their opinion with insurmountable challenges- to design and successfully complete their writing assignments. Whatever task you face whatever type of paper you are assigned with and whatever program you are enrolled at, one should always remember that your ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - What Does Your "John Hancock" Say About You? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Brian NicolettiJohn Hancock penned the most distinctive signature on the Declaration of Independence. In honor of his January birthday, the founding father's handwriting is analyzed by court qualified handwriting expert Bart Baggett, director of http://www.HandwritingUniversity.com. During National Handwriting ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - What Does Your Life Story Read Like? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Dan LissIf you were writing your own life story, how would it read? Something like this? I had a number of incidents in my life where I almost died. I always had the feeling that it was more than luck. Yet no clear message came through to me about if there was some important reason why I was still ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - What if Someone Reads My Journal? Tips for Keeping Your Diary Private - by There is a profound vulnerability that comes with putting your deepest feelings in black and white.
Here are some ways that people who keep personal journals and diaries have handled the issue of privacy. See if you can combine these ideas in a way that makes you feel comfortable keeping your ...
Views: 2547(1 vote) - What is Blogging? Why People Are Getting Addicted To Blogging - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Michael LeeOver the recent years, a lot of people have grown fond of blogs and have started blogging themselves. And yet, there are still quite a number of people who ask the question, “What is blogging?” I know the word blogging itself can sound a little odd, especially if this is your first time ...
Views: 619(1 vote) - What Is Copyright And How Does One Protect It - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Craig LockCategory (key words): writing, copyright, plagiarism, writing tips, writing hints, writing course. Web Sites: http://www.webng.com/writernz/books.html www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.webng.com/leftfieldnz/overtherainbow.html Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - What Literary Agents Look For In A Writer’s Works - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Maxine ThompsonLike many small business owners, I have to multi-task, so as a literary agent, I recently had this insight while at the Pacific Ocean. When I wear my agent cap, the stories that I love the most, are the ones which hold my attention. Simple as that. Nothing esoteric. The same way these stories ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - What's up Wittgenstein? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsWherever I go in the English speaking world someone will say something in words that are completely familiar but leave me scratching my head wondering "What the hell is he talking about?" Take the expression "What's up?" The traditional answers are often one of several that have been easy to ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - When Should You Use Jargon in Your Copy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Francis LuiIt can be confusing whether you should use jargon in your copy. If you use too much jargon, you run the risk of confusing your prospects and making the copy hard to read. On the other hand, if your audience understands the jargon, but you made the copy too simple, they may get annoyed. They ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - When You're Not Writing, Then What? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Betsy LandauThe path between you and your writing is the distance between you and your pen, pencil, or computer. What allows that distance to grow? Or is the better question, what allows the gap to close? Just pick up your pen and write. Is it really just that easy? In one sense that's all there is to ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Where Art Mingle For Its Sake - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Link ManagerThe role that a gallery plays is significant in promoting art. A gallery is interpreted as a room or series of rooms where works of arts are exhibited. Artists of different vicinity and skills take help of these venues to display their work to the public and earn acclamations. Gallery is the ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - Why Did You Write Your Book? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from FSB AuthorsIt never fails. On every author's book tour, every interviewer, every moderator, every talk show host always asks the same question, especially when the room goes silent and they need to rescue the interview -- "Why did you write your book?" This is a failsafe method to get the author chatting ...
Views: 621(1 vote) - Why I Wrote Hurry Down Sunshine - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIt was with a feeling of trepidation that I first sat down to write Hurry Down Sunshine. I don't think of myself as a memoirist in the usual sense of the word, and Hurry Down Sunshine is not about my childhood or my "awakening" or the "turning points" in my life. It's about a dramatic event that ...
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