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- 2 Skills Needed When Marketing on the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet is a relatively uncomplicated occupation that requires communicating to customers primarily through websites and sales copy. In fact the degree of success in business that you are able to achieve will be dependant upon your ability to continually improve your copy ...
Views: 757(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Better Blog Entries - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottPosting blog entries consistently is one of the starting points to getting your blog notice by readers. When you first create a blog you want to be sure that your post are thought provoking, informative, or at the very least create a stir. A great way to judge the reaction to your posts is in ...
Views: 766(2 votes) - Break Through Those Writing Blocks! Pry Open Those Mental Doors! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Ina HillebrandtIt’s one of those days. Or maybe it’s been one of those years. You look at the paper, or computer screen. Nothing. You may be on deadline. You may just want desperately to write something for yourself. Doesn’t matter – nothing is coming up. Maddening, isn’t it? Not the first time, right? And ...
Views: 2372(2 votes) - Building an Author Platform - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonAn author platform by definition is having a following or built up readership, an existing group or individuals who are familiar with you and your work. Having a platform helps agents and editors decide if they want you as a client. A writer, who comes with her own readers all ready to ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Crucial Steps in Preparation for Essay Writing - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Evangeline JamisonEssay writing is a part of any student’s life. As early as grade school, the child starts to learn how to write simple paragraphs before being ask to write on a full-blown, one-paged school paper. Moreover, as early as grade school, teachers emphasize the importance of grammar because it goes ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Do You Need New Writer Clues? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAh, the thrill of being a new writer. You hold the image of or feel excitement about your completed or soon-to-be-completed project. What kind of clues might a new writer need; and will you avoid this kind of embarrassment? I received an email from the relative of a new writer. She was ...
Views: 926(2 votes) - Effective ways of writing a good essay - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Andrew SmithThere must have been many times during your childhood days or even in the college when you would have come out of the class room with a sad face, gloomy mood and a mark sheet in hand which says that you have scored well in other subjects, but for essay writing you have got really less marks. And ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - Journal Your Way to Better Health - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Angela ShippKeeping a personal health journal helps users take charge of their health. You have been experiencing severe headaches for weeks. But when did it start? You know you had a complete physical, but can’t remember where or when. How many of us can remember when our symptoms started, and what else ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Just the Facts Ma'am, Just the Facts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Barbara SpagnolaThere was the classic TV Show and more recently the movie, “Dragnet”. The main character, Sergeant Joe Friday, was known for the quotation, “Just the facts ma’am, just the facts.” He would let a witness to a crime tell their story with all their emotion and ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Ready to Write Your E-book? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorIs sharing information in a form smaller than a manuscript right up your alley? Here are some tips to help you easily get it going and into the marketplace. Decide on a topic. Successful e-books aim at a niche market that seeks specific information. The best combination is to know what you ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - Screenwriting - 10 Basic Rules - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary Goldstein1. Feature film script should be between 95 and 120 pages in length. Never longer. A script over 120 pages needs editing. Never shorter. A script shorter than 90 pages is too short. The perfect length is 100 pages for comedies, 110 for dramas. Cheat your margins if you have to, but better yet ...
Views: 1408(2 votes) - Why Hire an Agent for your Book? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Lisa TenerAs an author who published her first book without an agent, I can tell you that you can reach a publisher without an agent. I can also tell you that there are very good reasons to find yourself a reputable agent. Perhaps you’ve heard some of them before—they are worth serious consideration: ...
Views: 867(2 votes) - Write Articles Faster > Create Decent Articles Or Web Contents In a Snap - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Knute WhiteCooking up articles are getting more and more popular these days. Writers usually write for their own personal interests but many have now discovered that this can indeed turn into acceptable, self-generating revenue by broadcasting their articles at no charge article websites. Google, the ...
Views: 568(2 votes) - Writing a Free Ebook – The Fundamentals - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Amy AndersonTo increase your exposure to the media, you should write an ebook and post it free on sites such as articlebase.com, goarticles.com or ezinearticles.com. By posting an article as a free ebook, you can easily start getting a scope for viewership to a plethora of people from various countries all ...
Views: 1490(4 votes) - Writing Guidelines for Your Internet Marketing Blog - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAn internet marketing blog, commonly referred to as a 'business blog' is one of the best ways to earn extra money online. In fact with the right dedication and perseverance you can easily earn a full-time income from a home business blog. By choosing a subject on which you either have great ...
Views: 738(2 votes) - A Potent Resume: Get in the Door Without a Career Coach - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Ken SundheimUpon seeing frequent rejection of their resume submissions, many job seekers immediately turn to an expensive career coach to immediately have their resume professionally done thinking someone else can make their employment woes vanish. When it comes to writing a great resume, for the most ...
Views: 1545(3 votes) - Publish Your Non-Fiction Book – 7 Hints - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Lisa Tener1. Spend $15.99, or less if you’re a smart shopper, and get yourself a copy of "How to Write a Book Proposal" by Michael Larson. I know I say this elsewhere on my site, but it bears repeating—this book is pure gold. The first time I attended a writers’ conference, the speaker incidentally ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - Writer's Block - Defeating the Demons - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block is a common and occasional hindrance to anyone who spends a fair amount of time writing articles. For many reasons this 'demon' rears its ugly head to completely disrupt our writing process rendering any and all efforts useless. Now if you write articles to generate traffic for an ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - How to Write an Article That Will Generate Traffic - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to write an article for online promotional purposes is important for anymore wanting targeted traffic for their business. Writing articles may involve more labor than other methods of advertising but nothing is more effective. When you have published articles circulating around on ...
Views: 576(4 votes) - Satan's Utensil, Or "My Palm Is My Pilot . . . " - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsCharles Saatchi, Donny Deutsch: name any flog-master you care to. In my opinion they're second best, though, compared to the holy ones, those who bedeck Williamsburg's streets with the word of G-d. Suddenly last summer, out for a bike jaunt, my mind did a double take as I stopped to answer a ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Successfully Using Content When Marketing Online - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen using content to advertise your business online you will need to have more than just good writing skills to have any marketing success using this strategy. It all starts with patience and your own passion in the efforts you invest! Without either it is doubtful you will be successful ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - *** Vampires and Witches - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Carol AdlerVampires and Witches ... and Monstrous ET/Reptilian Derivatives are the subject matter of many of the fiction pieces I receive from teenagers who aspire to become professional six-digit earning Stephanie Meyer derivatives. After receiving yet another episode from a teenager whose works are ...
Views: 3049(1 vote) - 10 Ways To Create A Popular Online Community - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from ABHISHEK ABROL1. For me the most important tip is to write, write every day, 365 days a year. Remember practice makes perfect. 2. Very few authors are published on their first attempt; it’s a hard slog and you’ll often want to pact the whole writing business in. It’s then you’ve got to remember patience and ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - 3 Elements of a Successful Content Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere's little argument that content marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use online! This particular tactic allows for the author to not only increase their exposure online but to also become more influential with readers as well! It is this influence that gets ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - 3 Key Elements to Using Content Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottUsing content as a means to increase online exposure while building trust with readers has become the norm for marketers! Being this particular approach is labor intensive, it only makes sense to do what you can to get the best results, especially in such a competitive environment! Here are 3 ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - 3 Profitable Ways to Make Your Blog a Moneymaking Machine - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Michael LeeIt’s easy to make money blogging. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a 9-to-5 worker or a full-time housewife. It doesn’t even matter whether you’re still in school or a dropout. As long as you have decent writing skills and access to the Internet, there’s no end to the cash-making possibilities. ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - 3 Simple Ways to Get Freelance Writing Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Michael LeeThese days, it’s important to find ways to earn additional income. And asking yourself “How do I become a freelance writer?” is your ticket to exactly that. Of course, I assume that you do have an interest in writing; otherwise, this might not be fitting for you. If you have a ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - 5 Creative Ways to Come With Great Blog Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ana HillisWhat’s the one thing that most people do every day? Well, unless you live in a cave at the top of some isolated mountain top (I guess you wouldn’t be reading this if you were) then the answer is “talk.” Yes, talking, having conversations. Conversations with your family, friends, and ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - 5 Easy Steps To Writing Your Appealing Letter - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from upinder negiYou must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you achieve all your goals! Get the boss to give you a raise, induce that beautiful blue-eyed girl to be your lover and persuade your mother to buy a BMW Z3 for you this summer. Give me twenty minutes and I'll teach you step-by-step my secret ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - 5 Points for Writing Quality Articles Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Joy BrooksEstablish your target reader, before you begin thinking of what you want to write. This will help you make a better determination of what you want to convey. Breaking the information into chapters can help your article deliver the great details your readers are looking for. This gives you the ...
Views: 2947(1 vote) - 5 Quick And Simple Tips For Creating Fresh Newsletter Content - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Michele DeKinder-Smith5 Quick and Simple Tips for Creating Fresh Newsletter Content "Kendall, I LOVE your newsletter. You always have something fresh to say to your readers. How do you manage to come up with fresh and interesting things to write about every ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - 5 Useful Tips To Make Money Writing Ebooks - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Joseph GoldAre you overwhelmed by the number of ways to make money online? Should you create a website to sell products of services? Try working with AdSense? Maybe sell goods on Ebay or other auction sites? One option that you may not have considered is writing an Ebook. If you have a special area of ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - 5 Vital Tips for Writing a Persuasive Reference Letter - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Michael LeeKnowing how to write a reference letter for someone can be a daunting task. After all, you know that it plays a big part in that person’s chance of getting accepted. Luckily, this article is here to provide you with tips on how to write a persuasive reference letter that will leave people ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - 6 Easy Steps to Improve Your Article Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from charles goldieAs the Internet get bigger and bigger as time goes on so does article marketing. If you can produce keyword rich articles that are written by you then the search engines will reward you by giving you a high ranking on the search engines. Also you can submit them to the article directories to ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - 6 Tips For Your Writing Journey - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Shailesh SinghSo, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still can’t quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey. 1. Start Writing Okay, so this tip is ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - 7 Easy Ways to Create Quality Content for Your Blog Posts - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Krista MartinAs a solopreneur, there are a lot of new and exciting steps to take to launch yourself into cyberspace and share your expertise with the world. Yes, you ARE an expert. And an e-newsletter or blog is one of the most simple means to share your expertise and earn your EXPERT status from your ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - 7 Tips on How to Write a Book - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Carol Denbow1. Write your book. Whether it’s non-fiction or fiction, Fantasy, Autobiography, Crime or Mystery, just write what you feel. Never worry about editing as you go; as that will bury your creativity. 2. Find a quiet place to write. An extra bedroom, office, or even a garage (preferably heated), ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Write in a Conversational Tone to Boost Sales - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Francis LuiIt's important to write in a conversational tone. People are more likely to buy from those they like and trust. A conversational tone gives your copy a friendly vibe. But writing in a conversational tone can be tough, especially if you come from an academic writing background. Here are some ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - 7 Writing Muse Kickers To Fill Up That Blank Page - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Hanit PiplaniNothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper. When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, "What am I going to write?" A few minutes later, it becomes, "Oh my goodness, I can't think of anything to write!" And several minutes later, it turns ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - A New Context for Schooling - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from FSB AuthorsEconomic survival is not the only factor that we must consider as we rethink education goals for the twenty-first century. To better understand how all of our schools must adapt to new realities, we need to explore three fundamental transformations that have taken place in a very short period of ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - A New Dialogue for Our Children's Future - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWe are not going to transform education by simply replacing one administration with another or even by passing new laws. Instituting better assessments is the one most important change we could make tomorrow that would have the greatest impact, but before we can consider a host of other policy ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - A New Job Requirement For Authors - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWho knew that one needed to be so thoroughly tech-savvy to be an author? I’m not just talking about knowing how to create chapter headers in Word (I don’t but I fake it well enough) or being able to change your printer cartridge. Nowadays, you have to know how to ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - A Tricky Treat . . . - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from FSB Authors"Cemetery." Not a great way to start a conversation with a stranger, is it? Today all things deathly are impolite. But it wasn't that way in years gone by. Passing was something to be embraced. For two hundred years, urban American Christians were buried in churchyards. Then things got ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - A Writer’s Life Under the “Big Top” - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Susan GabrielBack in 1996, Brad Meltzer built what was arguably the first author Web site for his first novel, “Tenth Justice,” including character interviews and the first chapter. His publisher thought he was nuts. “The publishing world is very resistant to change,” Meltzer said. “But there are always ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - About Writing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from mohan mittalIn this free email course, I'll tell you everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting it after the sale. Two questions you should ask: (1) What will it cost me? (2) What does this Michael LaRocca guy know about it? Answer #1 -- It ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Always Begin with Free Writing - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Betsy Landau"If we taught our children to speak in the way we teach them to write, everyone would stutter." Mark Twain For any of you who are parents, you may remember how happy you were to hear your first child's first words. And you did not correct the way your child spoke the word. You were simply ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - America's Greatest Gunmaker?: Nobody You Know - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWho was the most important gunmaker in American history? There must be at least half a dozen -- and maybe up to a score if you thought hard about it -- leading contenders. Let me get into the spirit of things by naming, off the top of my head and in no particular order, Oliver Winchester, Samuel ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - American Presidents And Energy: A Challenge Of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from FSB AuthorsEvery American president has wrestled with the question of how best to fuel the country's transportation and other energy needs. Even Abraham Lincoln chose to reject an offer from the King of Siam (the same one of Broadway musical lore) to send over Asian elephants who could propagate here and ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Applying Common Writing Styles to Blogs - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from srini saripalliIf you've started a blog, you can improve the quality of your entries by studying the writing conventions characteristic of other forms. Blogs are generally fairly free-flowing affairs, some of them are downright stream of consciousness, but the best ones tend to take an existing structure and ...
Views: 615(1 vote) - Are Writing Exercises Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from santosh kumarIt was reported that the great American author Sinclair Lewis was once asked to give a lecture on writing to a group of college students: "Looking out at this gathering," he said to the assembled students, "makes me want to know how many of you really and truly wish to become writers?" Every ...
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