| 391 | HOW TO "WRITE TO WIN" - WHAT ARE THE "SECRETS" OF WRITING SUCCESS? 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 "Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the courage to follo... (more) Published By: Craig Lock Submitted: 20 October,2002 |
| 392 | A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR "WRITING SUCCESS Preview: * Write something every day. DISCIPLINE and DEDICATION is the key to eventual writing success, I believe. Also practice makes "purrfect". *Always remember, that getting published takes commitment and hard work. PERSISTENCE and PATIENCE too are vital ingredients in the mix. * Treat your writing as a career, as you would a "normal" job. Throw y... (more) Published By: Craig Lock Submitted: 20 October,2002 |
| 393 | Grab the Headlines; Craft a Compelling Press Release Preview: Have you been following the news lately? Doesn't it amaze you that the media continues to report on every move Elizabeth Taylor makes? She hasn't made a movie in what, 25 years? And yet, every time she sneezes, its news. Here, in India, Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra hogs the headlines. What has she ever done, apart from marrying a non-entity and ... (more) Published By: Sonali Raval Submitted: 20 October,2002 |
| 394 | Write a Short Article to Promote Your Book Online Preview: Dissatisfied with your book sales? With book signings, press releases, book store sales? So many authors spend a lot of time and money on promotion that doesn't work. It's time to do what authors do best--write a short article. Follow these ten steps to write an article top web sites will clamor for with a link back to where your book is sold. A... (more) Published By: Judy Cullins Submitted: 21 October,2002 |
| 395 | Distribute Your Self-Published Book Online (Part 2) Preview: If you are discouraged because traditional methods of distribution haven't brought you the profits you wanted, think Internet distribution. This method is good for the long haul and costs you the author little time or money. With Online distribution the author gets to keep all the money. Whether you have a Print on Demand (POD) book or an eBook, ... (more) Published By: Judy Cullins Submitted: 21 October,2002 |
| 396 | So, what’s an e-zine? Preview: Technically they’re written e-zine (not ezine) although calling them an electronic newsletter e-news or Internet newsletter i-news clarifies what they are much better. They were given the name e-zine (short for electronic magazine). Some people pronounce the e-zeen and others say e-zin – however way you write it or say it, an e-zine should be... (more) Published By: Maria Marsala Submitted: 21 October,2002 |
| 397 | Get Clients to Choose You Again and Again Preview: Did you know that 95% of small sized businesses fail because their owners don't pay enough attention to sales copy? Whether you are a professional speaker or coach, every professional wants more clients. Even more, they want to entice clients to stay a while, and continue an ongoing relationship. Your Online sales copy matters. The biggest mista... (more) Published By: Judy Cullins Submitted: 21 October,2002 |
| 398 | Golden Rules for Writing Preview: Golden Rules for Writing By: Sonali Raval, Writer at Work, MBA Want to add punch to your words? Want to write copy that gets results? Here are some golden rules that make for powerful writing.... Oh, before you get all excited - a small note of caution. Not every writer will agree with me. But these are rules I have made for myself after a lot... (more) Published By: Sonali Raval Submitted: 21 October,2002 |
| 399 | Eliminate Redundancies for Fat Free Writing Preview: This article may be freely published in your print or online Newsletter or on your website provided 1. You include the byline and the resource box; 2. You print the article in its entirety, unchanged; and 3. You notify the author when and where it's printed with a courtesy copy or a link. Subject: Business, Marketing Number of Words: 300 Article A... (more) Published By: Linda Elizabeth Alexander Submitted: 22 October,2002 |
| 400 | The Writer's Dilemma: Should You Write For Free? Preview: *Article Use Guidelines* Use in opt-in publications, or on Web sites, but please include the resource box. Please send me a copy, if possible. Many thanks. ** Summary: If you're a professional writer, it goes against the grain to write for free. But it may just be the best move you ever made. Total words: 850 Category: Writing The Writer'... (more) Published By: Angela Booth Submitted: 23 October,2002 |
| 401 | To Write Your Own Copy or Not to Write Your Own Copy - That is the Question Preview: If you haven't yet learned to discern good copy from bad copy, you will have a difficult time writing your own. Tim, a graphic designer friend of mine, recently learned the difference when he tried to write his own web copy. Tim had a phenomenal website. His work was not only the best in the state, but the best in all the surrounding states. He h... (more) Published By: Jenny Bosworth Submitted: 25 October,2002 |
| 402 | Overcoming Writers Block Preview: Ah, I remember writers block. I used to suffer from it a long time ago. Today I write dozens of articles a week, perhaps five hundred a year. Earlier in my life, I would go months and months without writing a word. Why? Writers block. But I suffer no longer. The Causes What causes writers block? In my case, I've found a few causes. The idi... (more) Published By: Richard Lowe Submitted: 25 October,2002 |
| 403 | How to tell if you are a literary snob Preview: "I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my business card," I murmured. "Then don't," my wife said in her infinite wisdom. "Put 'author' on it." "But if I put 'author' on, none of those big companies with overflowing coffers will want to hire me as a writer," I said, wondering if George Bush needed a speechwriter or if General Motors wanted som... (more) Published By: David Leonhardt, The Happy Guy Submitted: 31 October,2002 |
| 404 | The Strange Avalanche Iceman Headline Techniqu Preview: Curiosity. Intrigue. Mystery. All strong components that grab readers of your headlines by the ear a quite literally drag them into the rest of your copy. Of course, if you’ve spent anytime studying headline creation, you know that the headline can make or break your sales letter. And the fact is, if you can’t push your readers past the headline ... (more) Published By: Grady Smith Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 405 | Are You a "P-Word" Solver? Preview: Back in the days when I supervised customer service employees, I developed a standard (albeit somewhat corny) reply whenever anyone on my staff came to me with a problem. "There are no 'problems' in Customer Service," I'd tell them, tongue planted firmly in cheek, "only challenges and opportunities for growth!" Eventually, my staff began to ... (more) Published By: Mary Anne Hahn Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 406 | Five Ways to Prevent Costly Bloopers Preview: Classic bloopers: In a cocktail lounge in Norway: "Ladies are requested not to have children at the bar." At a Hong Kong dry cleaner: "Drop your trousers here for best results." In a Nairobi restaurant: "Customers who find our waitress rude ought to see the manager." Bloopers are such a hoot - until, that is, your business promotions wind... (more) Published By: Heather Reimer Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 407 | What Writers Can Learn From Internet Marketers Preview: OK, I admit it. I've developed a great fascination with and respect for Internet marketers. The good ones, at least. If you subscribe to any marketing ezines, you become familiar with their names soon enough. Terry Dean, Yanik Silver, John Colanzi, Jim Edwards, Lee Benson, Dave Balch, Marlon Sanders, Jan Tallent- Dandridge and Jim Turner, to n... (more) Published By: Mary Anne Hahn Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 408 | How to Find a Good Content Writer Preview: More and more writers are piling onto the web to offer you their expert writing services. But are they really experts? Here's how to tell if the copywriter or content writer you're considering has the "write" stuff: 1. What credentials do they bring to the job? Find out if they have an appropriate background like journalism, advertising or ... (more) Published By: Heather Reimer Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 409 | The Internet ... A Writer's Paradise Preview: I shake my head and wonder why more marketers aren't writing. The internet has made it possible for anyone to spill their thoughts onto the screen. It doesn't take a genius or tons of talent. It just takes patience and persistence. When I started writing, I was the worst writer that ever lived. I still can't believe I was crazy enough to send ou... (more) Published By: John Colanzi Submitted: 18 November,2002 |
| 410 | Article Writing Errors Preview: Having trouble writing articles? Here's my list of some common mistakes that writers make. Not being a writer - This is the number one mistake that writers make. If you are a writer, then you had better be writing. You cannot publish what you don't write. Don't talk about what you are going to write, don't discuss your articles before writin... (more) Published By: Richard Lowe Submitted: 18 November,2002 |