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The Right Writer: How To Choose Your Next Freelancer

So you've decided to outsource your next communications project! Great! By doing so, it allows you to devote more time and energy to doing what you do best: managing other projects and employees and getting more value for your marketing dollars.However, you'll soon discover that now you're confr. . .

Ten Compelling Reasons to Hire a Commercial Writer

About three weeks ago I was engaged in small talk with a woman at a social gathering. It was a business event so we exchanged the perfunctory so-what-do-you-dos and I answered that I was a professional writer."Really! How interesting," she said. "Yes, it's really great!" I said. "I write for bus. . .

How to Find Your "Creative Self" - How to follow your intuition, your heart i...

How to Find Your "Creative Self" - How to follow your intuition, your heart in writing (Updated) What's the definition of an aspiring author?A waiter!What's the difference between a writer and a family pizza?The pizza can feed a family of four!"I never had any doubts about my abilities. I knew I. . .

What a Ghostwriter Can Do for You

By: Bill Willard What a Ghostwriter Can Do for You. Trust and credibility are vital in creating consumer confidence. Promotional books and articles with your byline are the best kind of confidence-building free publicity, producing results rivaling those of standard advertising. If you’re a bus. . .

Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "great" Novel (from Creative Writing C...

Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great" Novel (from Creative Writing Course)Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Novel, Writing Course, Creative WritingCourse, Writing Hints/Tips Web Site: http://www.kompuwiz.com/kompu. . .

Writer School?

Writer School?Copyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaHere's something from my mailbag. "Dear Michael, do you need todo good in school if you want to be a writer? I stink at schooland all my friends laugh at me when I tell them I want to write,but I'm serious." Followed by a sentence or two of "I need you. . .

Learning How To Write

Learning How To WriteCopyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaAs a student of Spanish, my goal was to think in Spanish. Skipthe word-by-word translation so I'd have the necessary speed tospeak and listen. I know words in Spanish that I'd be hardpressed to translate. Usually profanity, I confess. Chingow!Fo. . .

The Most Important Aspect of Writing Web Copy

The Most Important Aspect of Writing Web CopyCopyright 2005 Gary GlasscockThere is an ongoing debate about web copy. Some say thatit should be similar to direct mail copy. Others statethat is should be written in a more editorial, newsoffering style. However, both styles work. Both styles gen. . .

Writing the PDA Way

Article Title: Writing the PDA WayWhen we think of writing it triggers many thoughts and visions depending on our framing. It could trigger a lone man with a full astray, unshaven, staring at an old plunking typewriter with white blank crisp paper waiting in anticipation for his words.If a mothe. . .

The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Children's Books

Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get their ideas? The answer may surprise you. Most children's books are based on the same exact story - good versus evil. Ex. Harry Potter vs Voldomort. Cinderella vs her wicked stepmother. Pinnochio's conscience vs. outside influences. . .

op Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook Fast

Title: Top Seven Ways to Write your Print or eBook FastAuthor: Judy CullinsCopyright 2005. All Rights Reserved.Bio: Judy Cullins, 20-year Book and Internet Marketing Coach works with small business people who want to make a difference in people's lives, build their credibility and clients, and m. . .

8 Ways to Write a Winner Book Fast

Have you given up on getting your book out of your heart into the hands of your readers? Don't give up. There's an easy way to do anything and a more difficult way. The easy way usually includes getting helpful advice from someone that's been there and done that. The author has written five of th. . .

Here is Where the Glory Is.....(Writing)

Here is Where the Glory Is..... C 2005 Julie Jordan Scott I was reading through my morning pages today. There was a section where I was just warming up for a rant about something and I must have gotten interrupted because when I came back to the page I wrote, "I forget what I was so adamant ab. . .

How to Make Money With Your Short Stories, Poems, Essays, and Novels

How to Make Money With Your Short Stories, Poems,Essays, and Novels© 2005 Jeremy M. Hoover http://jhooverwebcopy.com/bookmarketing.htmRecently, someone rated my “Online Book Marketing”article a 2 out of 5. That person apparently didn’tlike the article. My guess is that he or she wasturned off b. . .

Should I Keep Writing?

Title: Should I Keep Writing? Author: David B. Silva Word count: 756; 65 characters per line Contact e-mail: mailto:dbsilva@reprintarticles.com Categories: Writing & Publishing Autoresponder: mailto:dsilva-4@reprintarticles.com Article URL: http://reprintarticles.com/should_i_keep_writing.php Aut. . .

Get Rich Writing Fiction

Get Rich Writing FictionCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaSome of us write simply because we can't not write. Ideas grabus, move us, and demand to be written. We strive to make it asreal as we possibly can, to improve at our craft every day,hopefully to make it into the realm of literature as well a. . .

What you Don't Know About Book Publishing Can Cost You

What you Don't Know About Book Publishing Can Cost YouJudy Cullins ©2005 All Rights Reserved.Dream that your book can be a number one best seller? Read books or visit Web sites that say they have your answers? -- All you need to do is get their program, follow their advice, and the world is yours. . .

Call Yourself a Writer? Where Are Your Notes?

Writers are notorious collectors of slips of paper. They tear articles from magazines in the doctor’s waiting room; they rip corners off newspapers in friend’s houses because they need to write down something witty; and they stuff their bags and pockets with serviettes, cigarette packs, and disca. . .

How Not To Get Published

How Not To Get PublishedCopyright 2001 Michael LaRoccaIf someone had told me in 2000 that I'd publish four books in2001, I'd have called him an eejit.The last time I'd been published was 1989, and that doesn'tcount because I paid someone to do it. I'd long since given upon getting published again. . .

Getting Past The

By: Catherine Franz During the past few months, I have received many questions as to how I have gone from an unknown writer to overcoming society’s adversarial thoughts on what writing should be and even become a well known writer. So today, I was inspired to write on this. Let me present a gis. . .

What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from our Writing Course)

Title: What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from our Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Online Writing, Writing Tips. Web Sites: http://kompuwiz.com/kompustore and http://www.craiglock.com/downloads/cwcourse.htm Category (key . . .

20 Ways To Keep Your Writing Inspiration And Creativity High

By: Catherine Franz When stressed or blocked, it is wise to make a change so that we don't stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity. 1. If you usually type yo. . .

Don't Miss These 10 Must Know Facts About Promoting Your Website with Article...

Most all ezine publishers need fresh content. Article writing is something that gets tedious to the publisher who sends out an ezine every week. Fresh, unique ideas are always attractive, and ezine authors don't mind publishing others work, (along with a complete research box, (THIS IS YOUR AD) a. . .

About Writing

ABOUT WRITINGCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaHere's everything I know about improving your writing,publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting itafter 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 wo. . .

tarting a Freelance Writing Career (or How I Sifted Through theMuck and Found...

Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or How I Sifted Through the Muck and Found My Way)So, the decision is final. I am a writer.Actually, I have always been a person who writes, but I have never applied the term to myself in a professional sense. Having pushed aside my financial fears and gained . . .

Let's Get One Thing Straight About Being A Published Author

- by Jim Edwards and David Garfinkel (c) 2002 - All Rights reserved-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Just for fun, evaluate the following statement: "Most people want to write a book and get it published, but that's simply impossible 99% of the time."Is the above statement true?Not exactly. What's tr. . .

Web Copy - What You Should Know First

Web Copy - What You Should Know FirstCopyright 2005 Gary GlasscockJust what is web copy? Some people think that web copy is anything that is written on a web page. But that is "content" and it is decidedly different than web copy. Simply stated, web copy is the copy that is used to sell anything . . .

7 Keys to Writing a Children’s Book that Sells Like Hotcakes

There are seven fundamental reasons that some books succeed and others collect dust on the author’s bookshelf. These seven keys to success as an author are simple, obvious even, and yet in the midst of our writing many of us forget them.We get so focused on the idea of the book that we forget the. . .

7 Weapons to Conquer the Giant Procrastination Keeping You From Your Book Dream

Have you been guilty of procrastinating on your book project, lately? Like the author, many writers get hung up with wrong thinking about writing and completing their books. They feel like a loser because they have stopped and started countless of times over the years. They fail to realize you ac. . .

A Guide to Creative Writing That Sells

It's unbelievable that with all the creative writing courses out there, that no one teaches the necessity of researching your market before you set pen to paper.Yes, we all want to be creative and let our imagination go. At the same time, wouldn't it be great to have some of your work published? . . .

Become an Eook Author

Become an Eook AuthorWhat is an e-book?It's just like a paper book except for a few differences.You write your book in a word processing program likeMicrosoft Word. In it you can include links to websites for additional information so a reader can click on a URL to access the desired information . . .

How to Write a Book and Get Published (from Creative Writing Course)

Title: How to Write a Book and Get Published (from Creative Writing Course)Author: Craig LockCategory (key words): Writing, Publishing, Book Publishing, Writing Course, Creative Writing Web Site: http://kompuwiz.com/kompustore Other articles are available at: http://www.soulful-writer.com Publi. . .

Comma Usage Made Simple

Comma Usage Made SimpleCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaDon't they drive you nuts?You can visit all the rules of style you want, and you can readall the books and articles you want. You'll still be confused.You'll see inconsistency. You'll see experts who don't agreewith each other. And, you'll pul. . .

Steps to Publishing Success

Even if your best friend owns a top publishingcompany, giving you an immediate "in," this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has aclear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to devel. . .

Earn $100,000+ for Your Book

Earn $100,000+ for Your BookCopyright (c) 2005 by Susan HarrowEvery writer fantasizes about getting that big fat advanceso they can take a little dream time, write, relax, or put their kids through college. But what most writers don't know is it takes a heck of a lot of work to get to the point o. . .

Five Reasons To Journal

Five Reasons To JournalCopyright 2005 Writer's Eye Advisory ServiceKeeping a journal during the coaching process is one of the most simple and effective aids a client can use.  Below you will find five reasons why I encourage my clients to use a journal during their coaching time. I hope that you. . .

Writing An eBook - The How To Guide

Writing An eBook - The How To GuideCopyright 2005 Peter DoblerWhenever you're listening to one of the big names ininternet marketing you hear the same speech over and overagain when it comes to viral marketing. The number oneadvice is, write an eBook and give it away for free.You might ask "What . . .

Why Do We Publish?

Why Do We Do This?Copyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaA major "character" in Mark Salzman's first autobiography is hisfather. Sometimes his father paints. But his father hatespainting. He likes it when his painting is done. He likes havingpainted. But the act of painting itself is, in his opinion, abi. . .

How to Break into Print Publishing

How To Break Into Print PublishingCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaThe big question. Do you submit directly to the publishers, or doyou find an agent who will do that for you? Based on anecdotalevidence I've heard, it can work either way. The bottom line is,if a publisher reads what he can sell, he. . .

Ezine Article Writing In 10 Easy Steps

Ezine Article Writing In 10 Easy StepsCopyright 2005 Elaine Currie1. Choose A Topic.You need to choose either a hot topic or a topic aboutwhich you are passionate. If you can find a topic which is both these things, you have a winning combination. Think about what people are talking about on for. . .

A Cousin of Hemingway, Rose Now Puts Her Pen To The Page

A Cousin of Hemingway, Rose Now Puts Her Pen To The Page Toni Hull, National Marketing Director, Epic Books http://thephantomwriters.com/free_content/d/index.shtml#Toni_Hull A few years ago when Chicago born author, Sarah Elizabeth Rose learned that she shared a common ancestor with Ernest Heming. . .

Apostrophe Usage Made Simple

Apostrophe Usage Made SimpleCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaAccording to one of my previous articles, whenever a Southernersays "Y'all watch this," get out of the way because those areprobably the last words he will ever say.Well, I'm a Southerner. I used to live in the southeasternUnited States, . . .

Why You Should Write An Article, Today!

Why You Should Write An Article, Today! Copyright 2005 Jim Boere Do you own an online business? A web site? Are you promoting affiliate programs? Then you should be writing articles. Why? Let me ask you, what is the main purpose of your web site? Of course it’s this: to make sales. And to make sa. . .

10 Things that Keep You from Writing Your Book. and What You Can do About It

Article Title: 10 Things that Keep You from Writing Your Book. and What You Can do About ItAuthor's Name: Patsi Krakoff and Denise WakemanAuthor's Email: dlwakeman @ gmail.comAuthor's Website: http://www.blogtobook.comWord Count: 101810 Things that Keep You from Writing Your Book. and What You Ca. . .

10 Things To Remember When Writing Articles To Market Your Website

Whatever you're selling, writing articles to distribute freely amongst webmasters is one of the best ways of getting yourself and your service known.Although I know nothing much about cheese, for example, I'm sure there are all sorts of ways an article could be angled. Cheese comparisons; the way. . .

Exploring Book Notes

Nobody likes to write papers, especially students who are forced to work their magic with the pen seemingly week after week. As hard as you try to stay ahead, another big paper is always due tomorrow. Take advantage of book notes to jump start the free flow of ideas which will save you time and h. . .

How to Write "to win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from our Creative W...

Title: How to Write "to win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from our Creative Writing Course)Author: Craig Lock Web Sites: http://kompuwiz.com/kompustore and http://www.bridgeniche.com Other Articles: http://www.soulful-writer.comPublishing Guidelines: We hope that the following article, wh. . .

5 Key Reasons Why Great Copywriting Will Always Be Your Most Important Busine...

Joanne Mason http://www.ultimatecopywritingcollection.com. Ask any successful business owner what is the most important business skill that an aspiring entrepreneur or Internet marketer can possess and I’ll bet you’ll hear one resounding answer over and over again.Copywriting. Copywriting. Copywr. . .

15 Ways To Keep Your Speaking Inspiring And Creative

By: Catherine Franz When stressed or blocked, it is wise to make a change so that we don’t stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity. 1. If you usually type you. . .

How to Use Your Intuition to Be A Better Writer

How to Use Your Intuition to Be a Better WriterC 2005Julie Jordan Scott Albert Einstein said, "The only real valuable thingis intuition." For centuries inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers,parents, children and yes, artists, have all experienced intuitive flashes. These inklingssometimes lead to s. . .