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- Called to Write a Memoir? 5 Reasons Writing a Memoir Is Worth the Time and Effort - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraA memoir writer in one of my workshops recently asked me, “Was writing a memoir worth the time and effort? “Yes,” I answered, without hesitation – which surprised me. Because where writing a memoir is concerned, friends and family will attest, I had been known to wax not so poetic over the ...
Views: 1417 - How To Write Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2006 from Nido QubeinPeter Drucker claims that more than 60% of all management problems result from breakdowns in communications. A major study by the Rockefeller Foundation found that 68% of the customers who quit buying from their regular suppliers do so because employees fail to communicate effectively with ...
Views: 1417 - Ways to Deal with Obstacles in Writing Your Dissertation - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Custom Dissertations WriterVarious problems arise when you plan to write your dissertation or thesis. Sometimes it’s your mind that doesn’t give you permission and sometimes it’s your mood. There are some quick and simple tips to help you overcome and conquer your dissertation writing hurdle. Take a Break Take short ...
Views: 1417 - Writers Block Myths --What They Are and How to Beat Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Lee PoundWe've all experienced it: Staring at a blank page and finding no words with which to fill it. We call it writers block and we rail against it as if it was a physical being standing between us and the words needed to fill that empty page. It seems real, almost palpable, and frustrates us to ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Create extremely high value for those who buy your books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf you have your books listed on Amazon and B&N it’s likely you get very excited when the book rises on the charts. Unfortunately, lots of authors never sell more than a handful of books on either of these locations because they don’t do any marketing. If you want to see your books rise on the ...
Views: 1415 - How to Write Better Essays: 10 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Sophia ClarkIf you are a student, the thing about writing essays is that you put down ideas straight from your head, meaning it is a good opportunity for you to shine with your unique ideas without having to worry if someone else has the same content as you do. However, as time goes by, you will need to ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Writing Intuitively - Intuition Developed - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzWriters use intuition in all kinds of situations, from deciding what to write, to making plot decisions, to following creative urges that make no logical sense. Intuition is always trying to lead us to the right destination, and to get there we must learn to follow it. Shakti Gawain, author ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Freelance Writing Work: The Possibilities Available to You - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Karen CioffiAs most writers know, there isn’t much money in being an author; the money, if you can get a successful freelance writing business going, is in freelance writing work and ghostwriting. There are so many different freelance writing and ghostwriting jobs you can do. But, to keep your target ...
Views: 1411 - How To Become A Better Writer (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How To Become A Better Writer (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1410 - Need a Safe Space to Write a Book? 5 Great Tips to Create a Haven to Write a Book - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraIf you want to write a book, chances are you know that safety plus writing are two words that don't rest side by side in your mind as you sit down to write that book – or anything else. Writing a book is about taking risks, trashing the comfort zone, escaping boundaries and letting out the ...
Views: 1409 - What Is The Reason John Locke Write Two Treatises of Government? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Amy DyslexTwo Treatises of Government Published in 1689 under an assumed pseudonym, the Two Treatises of Government has 2 parts to it; the “First Treatise” and the “Second Treatise”. The first part goes head on against patriarchalism in the structure of sentence by sentence disproval of “Patriarcha” ...
Views: 1409 - 5 Lessons Every Good Blogger Learns - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSince being a good blogger requires an investment of time and patience it stands to reason there will be many lessons to be learned along the way! The fact is to have a successful blog you'll need to learn how to stay motivated even when your efforts are NOT producing the results you want! Over ...
Views: 1408 - What Is A Case Study Analysis? - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Amy DyslexAn in-depth study of an individual, an industry, a company or any project. Case study, most often, represents any time frame. Most of the work forward by Freud, psychological and social theories were build up on the basis of individual case studies. Introduction to a Case Study Aim of a Case ...
Views: 1408 - How to Write Compelling Subject Lines for Email and Newsletters? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Amy DyslexThe backbone of email marketing strategy lies within catchy subject lines for emails and letters. Before you put a question mark on my statement, let me clarify why I said so. Well, on a daily basis you receive emails from different companies, which are trying to convince you about the features ...
Views: 1406 - Testing My Writing Ability - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Dan L. HaysWhat if I don’t have a talent for creative writing? On the other hand - what if I do? ______ It was September of 1988, and I had signed up for a creative writing class at The University of Houston. The teacher was a well known published author and writing teacher from New York City who had ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - 21 Ways to Promote Your Book with One Blog Post - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the digital product. You’ve got the virtual training. Now what? Simple. Now you have to promote it. With all that’s available online, you have a wealth of possibility at your fingertips. One of the most effective methods for spreading the word, establishing ...
Views: 1403 - Before You Begin To Write, Generate Some Ideas First! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Clarice DankersHave you ever experienced something similar to the following? One of your most important clients has asked you to write a proposal that could potentially lead to a breakthrough in your business; unfortunately, he has only given you one day in which to prepare it. You quickly pull together the ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - How to Form a Writers Group, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzBirds of a feather flock together—unless they’re writers, in which case they tend to fly solo. Solitude and independence are revered parts of the writing life, but pecking at the keyboard alone can eventually lead to feelings of disconnection and isolation. Nobody better understands the ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Original Custom Essays for Pupils Trying to find Qualified Help - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Mary W. InnissAre you presently a college student? Do you think you're searching for for specialist writers to put in writing an original essay to suit your needs? Do you think you're trapped in which to locate original essay writing services? Our original essay writing services are of greatest top quality. ...
Views: 1401 - Why Publishing a Book Increases Your Credibility - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to position your expertise and be viewed as a thought leader is as a published author. Most people view book authors as bona-fide experts regardless of whether or not they are. In years past, the dream of wanna-be authors was to be published by one of the big New York ...
Views: 1401 - Craig’s Articles on Internet Marketing and Writing for the WWW - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")https://craigswritingarticles.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/craigs-articles-on-internet-marketing-and-writing-for-the-www/ Some of Craig's other Wordpress blogs are at https://craigsblogs.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/craigs-list-of-blogs-updated-sept-2011/ enjoy PPS “If the doctor told me I ...
Views: 1400 - First Impressions Are Lasting Impressions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Barbara SpagnolaWhen you meet someone for the very first time it doesn’t matter how personable or intelligent the person might be, if they do not register a good impression in the first few seconds, in your mind, they have nothing to offer you. We quickly make "snap" decisions and judgments about people and ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - 3 Key Stages of Content Development - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from TJ PhilpottContent development can be described as collecting information from different sources and presenting it in a way that makes sense around a centralized theme! Some people refer to this as 'curating' information and like most things online new terms are often 'coined' to describe older methods or ...
Views: 1399 - Harnessing Your Creativity For Better Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottAs a blogger your creativity can play a significant role in how popular your site becomes! This is NOT to say being creative is a requirement for being a good blogger but rather it can help you get more traffic! It's important to realize just how many blogs can be found on the internet today and ...
Views: 1398 - How you can Publish Custom Essay Language - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Edward DowdellThe fashion that you've got may be the imprint of one's composing which includes of numerous elements. Whilst rewriting our custom essay for model, focus for the following 6 details: Individual references Diction Sentence length Sexist pronouns Formality Emotionalism Stay ...
Views: 1397 - How To Write A Research Paper - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Gaurav WaliaWriting skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job. Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically. Begin by brainstorming topics, collecting information, taking a lot of notes, and asking a lot of ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - How Long Does it Take To Write A Book? The Lure of the Book in a Week (or Month) Club - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alissa LukaraOkay, I have listened to one too many webinars of late about how you can write a book in a weekend. Or two weeks. Or, if you need to tackle, write and polish a book on a deep subject, you will need to take a "really long time" to write that book- 3 months - "part time" of course in between your ...
Views: 1394 - Plants that Don’t Grow Wither – Writers Do Too Here’s How to Keep Growing - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Laura CallisenPlants need soil, water and light. And so do writers. Your “soil” is the foundation of basic good writing skills, which you probably learned years ago. Your “water” is the stuff that keeps pouring into your brain through all of your senses. It provides the information you can use as you write. ...
Views: 1394 - How to combine Social Media Marketing important and Search Engine Optimization - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Bhavesh BhatiaToday in the world of website content writing, there is this increasing tendency for companies to combine Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing or Promotion. Though completely different, these two balance each other beautifully. There are many companies involved in content ...
Views: 1393 - Thunderclap; A great way to sell books - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an authorpreneur you want your book to get in the hands of as many readers as possible. You also want to sell lots of books. The more visible your book is and the more potential readers who know about your book, the more books you are likely to sell. A great way to sell books is word of ...
Views: 1392 - Web Design and SEO Tool Bar Add-ons for Popular Web Browsers - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Matt FullerGoogle Chrome, Internet Explorer and Fire Fox feature a variety of add-ons for both web design and SEO. This article offers various reviews and tips regarding some of the latest add-ons so you can get the most out of your web browser. The use of web browser add-ons are a great way to ...
Views: 1391 - In Search of Real Gardens: A Novelist’s Onsite Research - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Yolanda Carden“A fairytale is an imaginary garden with real toads in it.” I don’t know the source of this quotation, but I take it as my starting point for this account, because the opposite definition applies to my novels about the Celtic Mary Magdalen. Maeve is an imaginary character, with no claim to ...
Views: 1390 - The Argument Against Frequent Blog Posting - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDiscussions are ongoing concerning the pros and cons of frequent versus infrequent blog posting. Top bloggers do little to convincingly put this discussion to rest since it seems they have experienced success using both approaches. The reasoning behind publishing content frequently on your site ...
Views: 1390 - 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: 1389(1 vote) - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination ...
Views: 1389 - Cardinal Rules Of Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoPress release has become a common form of creating communication and inexpensive publicity by attracting media to the press release. Once this feat can be achieve, the result would be further publicity given by media making the press release the basis of their news items. However the press ...
Views: 1388 - PHP Training in Lucknow – A passport to lucrative IT career - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Robert VadodraTechnology makes our life easy. It is a tool which is being widely used to procure the information and services from the coziness of home. Static websites, ecommerce based web portals, database driven websites, educational forums, Wordpress theme based websites… there are many more phrases and ...
Views: 1387 - See the Trees in the Forest; Where to Start Writing Your Book - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Melinda CoppWhen you want to write a book, figuring out where to start is one of the most problematic obstacles. When I talk to aspiring authors, this is one of the most common challenges that comes up. And it can hold back even the most motivated people. You know writing your book will be good for ...
Views: 1386 - 3 Benefits Every Content Curator Experiences - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBeing a content curator holds certain responsibilities of course, such as crediting all your sources and properly arranging the information you've gathered! On the other hand curating content is NOT without certain benefits which is what we are going to discuss below! Let's review 3 ways in ...
Views: 1385 - Brief Guideline for Writing Biographical Essay - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Sam CollierBiographical essays are all about ones experiences in life, when teachers assign students to write biographical essay, they are expected to study a life of a person and sketch it as biography essay. Biography essays are perhaps one of the easiest forms of essay writing because you are very ...
Views: 1385 - The Long & Short of It -- Long Copy Versus Short Copy - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Lisa ManyonCopy (the written part of any marketing material) is the secret to sales success. So, is long copy or short copy more effective? The answer is both are effective when well written. Publishers Clearinghouse wouldn't send out long sales letters if they didn't work and coincidentally, newspapers ...
Views: 1384(3 votes) - Find a Literary Agent or Self Publish: How to Decide - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2005 from Fern ReissSo, you've finally finished your book. Now, do you try to find a literary agent--or do you self publish? What are the tradeoffs? I give all-day Publishing Game workshops on this topic--but here are just a few things to consider: * Cachet. Being able to refer to your literary agent and ...
Views: 1384 - Purposes behind Car Shaking when Engine Starts - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Milind ShahYou possess an auto sufficiently long and that is for certain you'll need to tolerate with some mechanical issues. One such troublesome issue is motor vibration when you begin your vehicle. On the off chance that this issue increments after some time, inconvenience is the main thing you will ...
Views: 1384 - An Easy Learning To Write A Poem - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Amy DyslexInspiration: Launching Pad of Your Poem What offers you the launching pad for writing a poem? The answer is ‘Inspiration’, which can strike you anytime from any direction. Strong emotions could be evoked by abstract concepts, memories of old family members or friends, any object around you ...
Views: 1383 - Original Essay Writing from Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Dany MarshalStudents too often encounter a bothering situation when they have an important test or project ahead and teachers give those writing assignments. Students cannot find a way to manage time between constant tests and writing assignments. To assist students with essay writing there are a number of ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Wealth Attraction for Copywriters: Stop Making a Living and Start Making Killing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Jack PowersHave you ever read about the copywriting profession and wondered how there are copywriters who make six and seven figures and others who barely scrap by, or even moonlight it and never make enough to quit their day job? What’s the difference between those who are making a living as a copywriter ...
Views: 1381 - Choose What You Want In Life! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from John Robson"You don't have to buy from anyone. You don't have to work at any particular job. You don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose." -- Harry Browne Choice. It's all about freedom--the freedom to pick one thing over another. Are you choosing what you want from life? "Oh ...
Views: 1380 - The Role Blog Readers Play In Content Development - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent development is of critical importance when blogging however choosing topics for your blog should be done by committee! What I mean here is your readers opinions and suggestions should be given serious consideration concerning what it is they want to see posted on your site! As a blogger ...
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