| 211 | BLOCKED, STUMPED AND STUCK: 12 PROMPTS TO GET YOU WRITING! Preview: Beginning writers often wonder how to start writing. It's the worry they get themselves into right away that mostly hinders them from getting anything written down. Experienced writers often get stuck in the middle of their novels, stories or articles. They sometimes agonize and worry about what to write next and that's how they are delayed. Be... (more) Published By: Shery Ma Belle Arrieta Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 212 | Yes, You CAN Write Articles!! Preview: Writing articles is by far one of the most effective ways of promoting your business or website. Ezine publishers are always looking for good content for their ezines. You, as a writer provide that content and at the same time you build a reputation as an expert in your field. You also gain credibility for your business. The first article i... (more) Published By: Terri Seymour Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 213 | The Art of Writing Effective Web Site Sales Copy Preview: If you're selling a product or service on the Internet, your words are the most important factor in determining your success. High-tech web sites with fancy images won't make sales however, many Internet entrepreneurs spend much more time designing a professional looking web site than writing effective sales copy. A professional looking... (more) Published By: Shelley Lowery Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 214 | Getting Ideas For Your Articles Preview: When I first started writing articles, I didn't think I would be able to think of things to write about. I would get an idea and get an article out and then think; What do I write about now? After you get each one out it seems like you are running out of ideas, but the opposite is true. As you write more articles, you are able to identify good ar... (more) Published By: Terri Seymour Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 215 | WRITE THAT FIRST DRAFT FIRST...THEN GET PUBLISHED! Preview: Anne Lamott wasn't so subtle about what she thought of first drafts in her book, Bird by Bird. In fact, she started off by writing, "Now, practically even better news than that of short assignments is the idea of shitty first drafts. All good writers write them. This is how they end up with good second drafts and terrific third drafts." I a... (more) Published By: Shery Ma Belle Arrieta Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 216 | THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS AN ORIGINAL IDEA! Preview: Every idea we may have stumbled upon one time or another has already been thought of and done by another person. A story idea you may be thinking of writing into a full-fledge novel right now has a good chance of having been thought of by another writer. She may already be writing about it; he may have already published it. This is what mak... (more) Published By: Shery Ma Belle Arrie Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 217 | The Ad Writers Tip List Preview: Whether you are a seasoned copywriter or writing your first ad, you must understand and relate to "How People Think, Feel and Respond". You must also know the common sense tips and tricks that will help you create killer ad copy. Following is a list of key elements of writing successful ads: - Appeal to the reader's emotions and instincts. - M... (more) Published By: /"Wild Bill/" Montgomery Submitted: 08 December,2001 |
| 218 | Weaving words for the web Preview: WHILE Luddites toll the death knell for books, we who have made the transition to “new media” look to the future with confidence. The Internet does not spell the end of the written word but the beginning of fresh opportunities and renewed status for professional writers throughout the world. Since becoming disillusioned with the world of print j... (more) Published By: Yvette Nielsen Submitted: 09 December,2001 |
| 219 | 7 Tips For Killer Headlines! Preview: As with good ad copy, all successful headlines are written by following and using specific formulas. Where do you get these formulas you ask? I'll get to that in a moment. First you must have the information you need to apply to these formulas. This knowledge base is the result of passing information compiled and researched from past advertising c... (more) Published By: /"Wild Bill/" Montgomery Submitted: 09 December,2001 |
| 220 | How to Break Into Writing for Newspapers Preview: Besides waking up with a morning coffee, millions of us wake every day to blaring newspaper headlines about police gunning down a suspect, or a fire that leaves a family of four homeless, or a city council that wants to make it illegal to dump computer monitors in the landfill. The stories can be exciting, tragic, informative, even amusing. And b... (more) Published By: Linda C. Allardice Submitted: 14 December,2001 |
| 221 | Seeking Inspiration Preview: Seeking Inspiration I remember times where I would just sit and stare at my blank computer screen, trying to come up with some kind of inspiration. I wanted to be the author of the Great American Novel. Those were the days before I was published, before I had learned how to finish a manuscript, before I knew what it “took.” “Write about what you... (more) Published By: Vic Peters Submitted: 15 December,2001 |
| 222 | 10 Secrets For Writing Killer Complaint Letters Preview: 10 Secrets For Writing Killer Complaint Letters Complaint letters aren't always fun, but sometimes they need to be written. Often, if people don't complain the problem agency (i.e. company or government) won't even know that the problem even exists. Here are 10 strategies for writing complaint letters that I have developed that are guaranteed to ... (more) Published By: Shaun Fawcett, M.B.A. Submitted: 16 December,2001 |
| 223 | Writing Narrative vs Writing Dialogue Preview: Writing Narrative vs Writing Dialogue Copyright 2001, Michael LaRocca http://free_reads.tripod.com One of the nice things about being an author is that we can break any rule we want. (I just did.) It’s part of our job description. Language changes through usage -- definitions, spelling, grammar -- and authors can help it do this. But on the other... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 16 December,2001 |
| 224 | Travel Writing Preview: Travel Writing could be called the ultimate dream job. Imagine traveling the world and getting paid to tell about your experiences … or sharing your favorite local spots with readers across the country …. or even being offered special treatment and complimentary travel. So how do you turn your vacation fun into a money-making profession? How... (more) Published By: Jack Adler Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 225 | Ah, Come On Baby, Stop Teasing, Show Me, Show Me, Show Me (Show, Don't Tell) Preview: It's been a hard day. You settle into your most comfortable chair with the book you just bought. All you want to do is get lost in a good story for awhile. You open the book and begin to read. Which of the following would let you know that you're really holding a book that you can get lost in? "Jack was nervous as he entered the boardroom." Or ... (more) Published By: Jeff Colburn Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 226 | In Ten Seconds The Bomb Will Go Off And Destroy The City (Tension And Conflict) Preview: Which of the following sentences shows more tension to you? "The bomb will go off in a month, we have plenty of time to disarm it. Hey, do you want to play a round of golf?" Or "My god, look at the timer. Ten seconds and the bomb goes off. We'll never get away. We're going to die." Which of the following sentences shows more conflict to you? "F... (more) Published By: Jeff Colburn Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 227 | Who Said That? (First, Second Or Third Person) Preview: I often have writers ask me which person they should write in, first, second or third. Deciding if a story should be told with "I said,you said, or he/she said" can be daunting to many writers. This question is most difficult to decide in fiction. For that reason, I will address this article to all of you fiction writers. There are pros and cons ... (more) Published By: Jeff Colburn Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 228 | Does this Headline "Grab" Your Attention? Preview: If you are reading this first sentence then the answer is yes. You see, the objective of the headline is to get the reader to keep reading. Whether it’s an article, a sales letter, an ezine ad or just the subject heading in an email, the objective of the headline is to get the reader to read more than just the headline. To read the next ‘b... (more) Published By: David McKenzie Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 229 | 12 Tips for Writing Articles on the Internet Preview: I have compiled a list of 12 tips I think should be helpful when you are writing articles on the internet. 1. Use lots of white space. People like to read in 'chunks' of information so have lots of space in your background. 2. Use short paragraphs. Following on from tip 1 keep it short and let your visitor read little pieces of information a... (more) Published By: David McKenzie Submitted: 17 December,2001 |
| 230 | Publishing Information For Genre Writers Preview: I finally did it. I went to my first science fiction convention, LepreCon 27, in Scottsdale, Arizona, and had a great time. (To see some pictures of LepreCon 27, go to http://www.CreativeCauldron.com/leprecon.shtml) I found out that the people at scifi conventions are different from people at any of the other writer's or artist's conventions that... (more) Published By: Jeff Colburn Submitted: 17 December,2001 |