| 291 | Navel Gazing: How to Edit Yourself Preview: Writers around the world agree... it's nearly impossible to edit your own writing. We tend to fall in love with our words the moment they burst onto the screen and, as you know, love is blind. Obviously a professional proofreader/copy editor is the ideal solution. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a village of helpers to nurt... (more) Published By: Heather Reimer Submitted: 07 May,2002 |
| 292 | Interviews with Well-Known Ezine Writers #1: - Bob Leduc Preview: MS: Bob, how important have Ezine Articles been in achieving your success in online business? BL: Very important! Most of what I learned 6 or 7 years ago about doing business on the Internet came from articles written by others already working online. Today, most of my new customers and clients are generated by the articles I write. MS: How lo... (more) Published By: Michael Southon Submitted: 07 May,2002 |
| 293 | ** The Incredible, Edible Subhead ** Preview: Of course you're familiar with using *headlines* to call attention to Web copy, brochures, articles, or documents. But *subheads* can be just as effective in bringing out key points for your readers. And they also help make any document easier to read, because they break up long blocks of text into easy-to-digest bits. (Hence my "edible" title. Hm... (more) Published By: Alexandria K. Brown Submitted: 07 May,2002 |
| 294 | Interviews with Well-Known Ezine Writers #2: - John Colanzi Preview: MS: John, you must be one of the most prolific Ezine Writers on the Web - I see your articles nearly everyday in the article lists and in dozens of Newsletters. How long have you been writing Ezine Articles? JC: I first started writing ezine articles around 1999. MS: What are the main topics that you write about in your Ezine Articles? JC: I... (more) Published By: Michael Southon Submitted: 07 May,2002 |
| 295 | A TRIP TO SUCCESS Preview: You have permission to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication, if possible, would be appreciated. Or an e-mail informing the writer of your use. E-mail: akaptur@centurytel.net Thank you. Word Count: 664 Category:Inspiration/Motivation A ... (more) Published By: Arleen M. Kaptur Submitted: 08 May,2002 |
| 296 | How to Write a Job-Winning Cover Letter Preview: Let me say that I've done more hiring and firing in my days than I care to admit. And although Human Resource Managers and recruiters all have their own way of doing things, here was my approach to looking at new applicants... A Good Resume Invites Recruiters to Read Your Cover Letter I always looked at the person's resume first. I quickly breez... (more) Published By: Brett Krkosska Submitted: 11 May,2002 |
| 297 | "How To Ensure Your Article Is NOT Published" Preview: I bet you've heard that submitting articles for publication in ezines is an excellent, low-cost means of promotion. And it's true. There are hundreds of thousands of ezines and newsletters. Most rely on contributed content, giving you a wonderful opportunity to connect with an endless ocean of prospects for free! The rub is that most would-be a... (more) Published By: Azam Corry Submitted: 13 May,2002 |
| 298 | HOW TO BECOME A BETTER WRITER Preview: "If a man has talent and cannot use it, he has failed. If he has a talent and uses only half of it, he has partly failed. If he has a talent and learns somehow to use the whole of it, he has gloriously succeeded and has a satisfaction and a triumph few men ever know." -- Thomas Wolfe By now you have decided what kind of writer you'd like to be:... (more) Published By: Craig Lock Submitted: 21 May,2002 |
| 299 | Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Preview: One of the characteristics that I am *not* known for, and which I have spent a lifetime trying to develop, is patience. I'm an "instant gratification" kind of girl when it comes to most things. Obviously, building a freelance writing career does not exactly cater to that aspect of my personality. The reality of waiting four to twelve weeks for a... (more) Published By: Mary Anne Hahn Submitted: 21 May,2002 |
| 300 | Market Your Book Through A Feature Story Preview: Do you send out press releases? Have they brought you financial rewards? If not, you may want to rethink how to write a good one--one that gets noticed, published, and most important, gets a feature story. If editors notice and love your press release, they will want to interview you for a feature story. A feature gets a lot more attention than a... (more) Published By: Judy Cullins Submitted: 21 May,2002 |
| 301 | How Three Publishing Myths Kill the Author Preview: Agents and publishing houses have their best interests at heart, not the author's. Save yourself from headaches, disappointments, and money down the drain. Become your own independent publisher and produce your book faster and cheaper. All you need is a little help from professionals. Myth: You need an agent or big publishing house to market y... (more) Published By: Judy Cullins Submitted: 21 May,2002 |
| 302 | 11 Tender Writing Sins ... Part One Preview: Put simply, producing a winning tender is all about being able to sell your company face to face and on paper. It's about addressing the needs your prospect wants fulfilled, and proving how you fulfil those needs in the most result-oriented way. This article introduces you to the most common mistakes people make when producing tenders and sho... (more) Published By: Kris Mills Submitted: 21 May,2002 |
| 303 | THE POWER WITHIN Preview: Everyone uses them, but not everyone knows how. We all take them for granted, yet many would give their very lives just to have them. These intangible offerings can work miracles, heal the wounded, and set hearts afire. They can also destroy, mutilate, and wreak havoc that no one can undue. What can have such power over people and situations, yet... (more) Published By: Arleen M. Kaptur Submitted: 22 May,2002 |
| 304 | THE RAINBOW BEHIND THE CLOUDS Preview: It is an absolutely perfect day. The sun is shining and warm breezes gently cross our path. The sweet sound of chirping birds fills the air and the gentle lapping water on the lake adds to the total "perfect" picture. But there are a few clouds that are determined to continue coming and the closer they get the more ominous they appear. The... (more) Published By: Arleen M. Kaptur Submitted: 22 May,2002 |
| 305 | Becoming an Online Word Compactor Preview: Writing for online publication differs from writing for print. One difference is length; online pieces tend to be less than 1,000 words in length. Long text passages are difficult to read on-screen, so the key to writing successfully online is to become a "word compactor". If you follow a few simple rules, you'll have no problem writing articles ... (more) Published By: Mike Morgan Submitted: 23 May,2002 |
| 306 | Titles Sell Tips Booklets Preview: The title you choose for your tips booklet can be the difference between a product that sells well and one that doesn't. In every powerful title or headline is a "hidden code" that is actually a generic formula to get attention and create desire in the buyers mind. This is part of the formula commonly used in advertising. A - Attention I - ... (more) Published By: J Black Submitted: 23 May,2002 |
| 307 | Content Is Still King! Preview: It amazes me when I hear marketers say content isn't important anymore. Many of them are saying that on the one hand and selling memberships to their sites on the other. What are their membership sites? Reports, articles, ebooks etc. There's a name for all that. Content. The need for content is growing daily and will keep growing. So who ... (more) Published By: John Colanzi Submitted: 23 May,2002 |
| 308 | Review: Profit From The Author Inside You Preview: Profit From The Author Inside You by Roger C. Parker pdf format, 120 pages $37.00 I've reviewed a number of eBooks recently, and none of them excited me, but this one definitely did. If you've ever had the slightest desire to write a 'How To' book, I urge you to read 'Profit From The Author Inside You'. It's worth pointing out right at the star... (more) Published By: Michael Southon Submitted: 23 May,2002 |
| 309 | Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling Preview: Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury, England in 1965. She began writing at the age of 6 with a story called 'Rabbit', which she never finished. In high school her favorite subject was English. From High School, Rowling went to Exeter University where she earned a degree in French. After graduating, she spent a year studying in... (more) Published By: Michael Southon Submitted: 23 May,2002 |
| 310 | 7 Emotional Appeals You Can Use To Super Charge Your Headlines! Preview: A great way to attract more prospects and increase your business is by using emotional appeals in your headlines. People make the decision to buy your products or services based on psychological triggers. They want the benefits of your products help them achieve a certain feeling. Whether your prospects desire to feel smarter, more successful... (more) Published By: Joanne L. Mason Submitted: 23 May,2002 |