tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352289122024-03-13T23:43:30.034-07:00CREATIVE WRITING TIPSCreative Writing Technique | Creative Writing Tips | Writing SoftwareAnang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-40318860800195006442009-03-11T05:28:00.000-07:002009-03-11T06:47:50.115-07:00Improve The Quality Of Your Writing In Less Than 60 Seconds<span class="fullpost"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">by: Jesse Dawson</span></em><br /><br /></span><span class="fullpost">Writing is not really an art. It is a craft – and you can learn a craft. Follow these four techniques to improve the quality of your writing, no matter what type of writing you do. Writing Tip #1: After you run your spell checking software, go back and re-read your writing. Few people are good spellers, which is why so many of us rely on spell checking software. Unfortunately, spell checkers have their own flaws and sometimes flag silly errors. For example, the words "form" and "from" are both good, legitimate words. But if you wrote a business letter that said, "We took $200 form your checking account to cover the payment," most spell checkers won't catch that oversight. Yet this simple typo changed the meaning of the sentence. Spell checkers are a convenience; they are neither authoritative nor foolproof, so don’t rely on them. Always read through your writing at least once after you spell check -- and keep a dictionary handy. Writing Tip #2: Use that famous "KISS" principle for your punctuation. You know the rule, don't you? "Keep It Simple, Stupid." Apply this rule to punctuation. If you don't know how or when to use a semicolon, then avoid semicolons; you'll only display ignorance if you get it wrong. In keeping with that KISS principle, limit your use of commas. Far too many people use far too many commas. Just because a sentence is long does not mean it needs a comma. Well-placed commas make reading easier. Commas thrown in simply to break up words are incorrect and distracting. Another important rule of punctuation is to avoid using exclamation marks, almost always. If your choice of words, sentence structure, and overall prose don't convey the sense of excitement you are seeking, then using an exclamation mark won't do it. If your writing conveys your sense of excitement, an exclamation point is, well, pointless. Writing Tip #3: Make sure your writing is grammatically correct. You don't need the skills of an English teacher to use correct grammar. You simply need to learn the basics -- verbs and subjects agree in number, for example. That is, "he was" is correct; "they were" is correct. To say "they was" is incorrect. If you are not sure about using grammar, especially if English isn't your "first" language, go to some good reference sites for fundamental English grammar and usage. (If you are writing in another language, the same advice holds true for that language.) Invest in a good, basic grammar book or style manual. Check with any bookstore, online or offline, and you can find one. 4. When you finish some writing, put it aside for a couple of hours or days (if possible), then re-read it before you let go of it. Of course, if you're writing or dictating a business letter or other "time-sensitive" document, this may not be possible. If you set your article or story aside for a day, then re-read it, you may notice glaring errors or want to make significant changes. And you thought before you had finished. Many writers and teachers have commented that all true writing is done in the rewriting. Take that advice to heart and you will significantly improve your writing. These four steps, rechecking your spelling, taking care with punctuation, watching for fundamental grammar errors, and rewriting, will improve your writing. They are proven tools used by every wordsmith.<br />About The Author<br />Jesse Dawson recommends using <a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.whitesmokesoftware.com/">http://www.whitesmokesoftware.com/</a> to improve your writing and fix embarrassing grammar mistakes. Dawson is the author of "Can YOU Read Me Now?," a free e-book on using readability formulas to write better, available at <a class="hft-urls" href="http://www.readabilityformulas.com/">http://www.readabilityformulas.com/</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span><span class="fullpost"></span>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-71217507489880162922009-01-10T16:08:00.000-08:002009-01-10T16:08:01.090-08:00Optimization of the articles and press releases<span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14415997@N07/3178438871/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3178438871_e083747ff4_m.jpg" alt="2 January 2009" style="border: medium none ; display: block;"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14415997@N07/3178438871/">fmc.nikon.d40</a> via Flickr</span></span>Articles and press releases are two very useful search engine marketing strategies that many traders still use today. But unlike in the past that the press articles and can be easily found by the online community, the enormous number of articles and press releases today have made it more difficult for one who stood out from the rest. Now it's almost impossible that a press release about your new product or an article to be read by all.<br /><br />However, many companies still send press releases and articles. Fact of the matter is, there are some articles and press releases are read by customers. Despite the heavy competition, there is still a way to reach their customers through the articles and press releases. The key is to create something that captures their attention and intrigued enough to investigate and go to your site, user profile, or information center.<br /><br />Here are some tips on how to make an article or press release that are among the thousands of other articles and press releases:<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Press releases and articles are also addressed. We know that. Do not write and publish something only for ourselves, we do so for the benefit of others, too. When marketing, press releases and articles are intended to be read by your target audience and keep in mind when creating the press release or article.<br /><br />Know your target audience will allow you to write in a way that if you are "speaking their language." You know who to communicate to your target market and in the process of capturing their attention. It may include facts and information that you know would be beneficial to them and will therefore be of interest to them. You will also be able to optimize their press release or article to the definition of the best words to know what keywords your target audience is looking for.<br /><br />Knowing who your target audience, you can research on what keywords to focus on optimizing your article or press release. Once you've found the key word for the best article or press release, that as a basis to write. Optimizing keywords through assistance with their ranking on search engines and crawlers can read press releases and articles. If your article or press an issue, and has perfected it very well, is very high rank in search engines.<br /><br />You know there is a strong competition that exists. Thousands of pressure from the press and articles are sent via the Web through sites, e-mail, directories, and feeds. You have to do more than just write ... you need to write creatively! You have to think about how your article or press release can help customers better than the other articles and press releases. You need to give the public a reason why we should pick up your article or press release among the many thousands of others.<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/a7e0ac85-a9aa-4936-899e-1d31128fcf78/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=a7e0ac85-a9aa-4936-899e-1d31128fcf78" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-77319067079620109952009-01-08T16:06:00.000-08:002009-01-08T16:08:20.708-08:00Getting Published:Tips For Young Writers<span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Armlock_juji-gatame_armbar.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/Armlock_juji-gatame_armbar.jpg/202px-Armlock_juji-gatame_armbar.jpg" alt="The straight armbar is an example of a very ef..." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="202" height="304"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Armlock_juji-gatame_armbar.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span> by: Simone Mary<br /><br />The task of getting published is one of the daunting aspects of writing. This can be difficult, if you want to get published by a traditional publishing house. It's not as difficult if you want to self-publish. In this article I will share with you the steps involved in getting your work published either traditionally or through self-publishing.<br /><br />Mainstream publishers are often reluctant to accept work from young writers as anyone under 18 cannot sign a contract on their own and will require parental involvement. That is not to say you cannot submit to them but make sure your work is of high quality as you will be competing with adult writers. There are also several publishers that cater specifically to young writers, for a list of these, check out the book THE YOUNG WRITER'S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED. There are also several sites on the web that accept work from young writers such as http://stonesoup.com and Merlyn's pen. Make sure you edit your work thoroughly and follow the submission guidelines for publishers carefully. Some publishers prefer that you send a query letter only at first describing your project. The query letter should be only one page long. If it is longer than that a busy editor will likely just throw it to one side. Think of the back cover summary yo!<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />u see on most books you buy, try to summarize what your book is about in a few words. This can be difficult but it must be done and done in a way that grabs an editor's attention. Some publishers will allow you to submit a query letter and a few chapters of your work or your entire book. It is important that you use the correct font, you can't go wrong with courier new 12 pt and a double spaced manuscript. The query letter can use the same font but there is no need to double space it.<br /><br />Let's now take a look at self publishing. Self publishing has become quite easy with the advent of self publishers like Lulu. At http://lulu.com you can publish your work for free. However lulu does take a small commission of anything you sell. Lulu also sells ISBN's for around $100 U.S. dollars. An ISBN will make your book available for international sale. It will become available to places like http://Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and hundreds of other distributors worldwide. When you self publish you set your own price and your age never becomes a factor as it will be with some traditional publishers. If you decide to self publish everything falls into your hands, from editing to formatting. Lulu provides several services for these publishing details, however the costs can add up for young writers. The good news is that with patience and determination you can do it yourself. Lulu provides !<br />templates for formatting your book. If you can find a teacher, friend or parent to help you with editing you are well on your way without breaking the bank. Lulu makes making your book cover as easy as possible although you are responsible for finding your own image if you do not wish to use their images.<br /><br />Finally, there is nothing like seeing your work in print and the opportunities for young writers are greater than ever.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />About The Author<br />Simone Mary is a teacher, writer and artist. She is the author of the eBook WRITING A STORY? WHAT EVERY WRITER SHOULD KNOW, for more writing strategies and for a free copy of the eBook GET ON THE HONOR ROLL-TEST AND EXAM TAKING TIPS THAT WORK visit http://www.thereadingandwritingshop.com </span><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/99be7c8d-ab88-4bf6-ae92-b1e72e6c2f37/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=99be7c8d-ab88-4bf6-ae92-b1e72e6c2f37" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-1665337847825558252009-01-08T16:03:00.000-08:002009-01-08T16:05:23.679-08:00Tips On Writing A Memoir<span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Computer_keyboard.gif"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Computer_keyboard.gif/202px-Computer_keyboard.gif" alt="== Summary == http://www.epa.gov/win/winnews/i..." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="202" height="133"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Computer_keyboard.gif">Wikipedia</a></span></span> by: Trevor Johnson<br /><br />So you've decided that history (or at least your friends and family) need to read your memoir. Just how do you go about starting to write your memoirs?<br /><br />Start by deciding whether you are going to write about your whole life or just selected parts of it. In part, the decision will be made by how much you have experienced in your life and how old you are. Film stars and politicians often release more than one set of memoirs as their careers progress.<br /><br />Then move onto an outline. Producing this will make sure that you don't forget to include important parts of your life. You're not looking for lots of detail at this stage, just making sure that you include all the important events that you want to talk about in your memoir. It may be worth making some headings such as "school years" or age ranges to help prompt you with doing this.<br /><br />Dust off the cobwebs of your memory.<br /><br />Look through old photographs. If you kept a diary that you actually wrote things in, read through this to help recall the different events in your life.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Talk to friends and family. Most of them will have certain events in your life lodged firmly in your mind. If your parents or grandparents are still alive, talk to them as they'll almost certainly have memories of your formative years that have slipped from your conscious mind completely.<br /><br />Read over your CV or resume. This likely gives important milestones in your life and could well trigger your memories.<br /><br />At this stage, you're looking for anything that will help you to remember the things you have done in your life. It's a bit like pulling teeth at first - the memories have been gathering dust in the canyons of your mind for years - but the more you do this, the more you'll start to recall.<br /><br />Are you going to write or speak your memoirs?<br /><br />There's software out there which will transcribe your speech and "write" your memoir for you. Depending on whether you are a good typist or not, this could be worth investigating. Or, if you prefer, you could just record your memoir and then pay a transcription service to type it up for you at a later date.<br /><br />When you are writing, don't be tempted to edit yourself. Editing is a separate process and will stop the flow of words that you are speaking or typing. Just let the words flow onto the paper or screen (sometimes called a brain dump!) and then edit them at a later stage. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how little editing is needed when you work this way and how much your "voice" comes out in the words.<br /><br />Once everything is complete, the decision is then how to publish your work. Whilst there are vanity publishers who will charge a fee to produce your book, that's not something I'd recommend. Instead, use one of the "print on demand" services like Lulu or Cafe Press to get your book professionally printed at an affordable price in quantities as low as just one.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />About The Author<br />Trevor Johnson<br /><br />Get more tips on writing a memoir and start the process of writing a memoir at http://www.squidoo.com/writingmemoir </span><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/cb50fcc2-dc75-4889-857d-217fd818c8f4/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=cb50fcc2-dc75-4889-857d-217fd818c8f4" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-3443742401733256712008-12-11T16:50:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:52:05.335-08:00Tips on Writing a Book Nowby: Steve Manning<br /><br />Here's a string of tips on writing a book. They're brief, succinct and very useful. These tips on writing a book have been designed to get you up and writing your book as quickly as possible.<br /><br />They'll help you start writing, continue writing and finish writing your book. Your manuscript will be ready for the agent, or the publisher, or on its way to self publishing success.<br /><br />Here are your tips on writing a book:<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AF-Book_Press.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/AF-Book_Press.jpg/202px-AF-Book_Press.jpg" alt="A printing press in Kabul, Afghanistan." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="202" height="136"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AF-Book_Press.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span>You can't start writing your book and continue writing until the book has been written. It's too big a job. It's going to take you a few days. Probably a couple of weeks.<br /><br />People take years to write their book because they go at the task sporadically. You've got to write every day. If you don't, you find yourself having written nothing for months at a time.<br /><br />Your book writing success or failure depends largely on the outlining process. Create an outstanding outline for your book and you're writing task becomes easy. You should know exactly what happens on every page before you start writing your first word.<br /><br />If you think you can write your book by being spontaneously creative as you write, you're wrong. You're welcome to try, just about every novice author does. But I'd bet money it won't work for you. Create the exhaustive outline.<br /><br />Your outline should consist of a series of questions: What does the library look like, how is she dressed, why does he feel so angry, what does she do when she reaches the house. It's simply easier to write in response to a question than it is to write in response to a statement.<br /><br />Spend a short time writing to answer each question. Just a few minutes. You don't want this to become a protracted bunch of puff. You want real story.<br /><br />Don't stop until the book is finished. There's a real tendency to stop and edit the work that you've just completed. After all, editing is a lot easier to do than the actual writing. So you can feel that you're still working, but it won't be as difficult. Don't do it! Keep writing until the book is finished.<br /><br />Give yourself a period for writing and stick to that amount of time come hell or high water. Even if it's just 15 minutes a day. Initially you're just going for the discipline. Eventually you'll get the writing quality as well, but the discipline is most important factor for the completion of your work in the shortest amount of time possible.<br /><br />Doing research for your book writing can be fun. But don't do it until after the book is written. If you come to a point where you've got to get a piece of information that you don't have in you head, just put down an asterisk and keep the flow of the book going. After the manuscript is finished, you can look back for all those asterisks and get just the information you need.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">About The Author<br />Steve Manning is a master writer showing thousands of people how they can write their book faster than they ever thought possible. Here's your free Special Report, http://www.WriteABookNow.com/main.html </span><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/a12773da-4684-44b4-99af-bbbeb5bf066d/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=a12773da-4684-44b4-99af-bbbeb5bf066d" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-22492981880618069462008-12-11T16:40:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:45:44.630-08:00Techniques to Make Quick Money Writing Articlesby: <a href="http://www.writeebooksandmakemoney.com/">Jo Mark</a><br /><br />For the most part, article marketing is a long distance race, not a sprint. By writing articles and submitting them daily, you will increase the amount of traffic to your site and see improved profits (as traffic builds). The more you submit, the greater your benefit. But, even if you submit ten articles this week, don’t expect to retire any time soon. As I said, it is a long distance race.<br /><br />However, there are techniques that you can use to make some quick money writing articles. From time to time, certain niches will capture the public’s attention and there will be a flurry of interest in that sector. If you discover the trend, you can make some quick money with your articles. Following are several ways to profit writing articles:<br /><br />It all starts out by doing some research. Look for niches (or products) that everyone is talking about. Forums are a good place to find this type of information. Hang out in these forums and look for postings that have a large number of responses. Read through a number of these items. If it related to a single product or niche, you may have found an exploitable subject.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />You can also find hot products doing research on Ebay. Search for popular products that have sold well during the past 2 weeks. If you find several products that are selling really well and are related to a common theme, you may have found a hot area to exploit with your articles.<br /><br />Lastly, check your bulk emails. This is one my favorite (and easiest) ways to find hot topics. When you see an explosion of emails on one subject, it is a pretty good bet that the niche is hot.<br /><span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SaoPaulo_FariaLima.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/83/SaoPaulo_FariaLima.jpg/202px-SaoPaulo_FariaLima.jpg" alt="A picture of Avenida Faria Lima in São Paulo, ..." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="202" height="151"></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SaoPaulo_FariaLima.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />Once you find a hot topic, do research to find an affiliate program that is offering a product in the same area. Research the topic so that you can write knowledgably about the subject. Develop effective article titles using keyword research. Make sure to include two or more keywords in each title, because you will want the search engines to pick up your article. Write five to ten articles on the subject. Submit one to two articles per day to the largest article directory sites. Make sure your article contains a link to the affiliate program you found previously. Or, you can direct readers to your site and re-direct them to the affiliate program from there.<br /><br />If the niche remains hot for some time, you can make a fair amount of money from this technique. <br /></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/aa128d38-5581-4c53-b576-4deb790d385a/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=aa128d38-5581-4c53-b576-4deb790d385a" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-54441427693536399542008-07-15T04:13:00.000-07:002008-07-15T04:15:15.483-07:00Easy to read articlesWhen you write articles, be sure to keep readers in mind. Studies have shown that most Internet readers tend to scan a page to find the information they are looking for, rather than to read the full page. This means to have good titles, many subtitles, and make use of bullet points to help readers to scan the page.<span class="fullpost"> Viewers prefer a site like this that are easy to use and will be more willing to come back to your website time and time again. The more that your readers back, the more opportunities you have to get them to click on each of your affiliate links. Failing to write your articles in this way, or to get them written in this way, can make the visitor away before they even have a chance to see what you have to say or know what your affiliate links are all about. Holder articles organized as recommended will keep the visitors back and make it possible for it to continue to make money for you.<br /><br /></span>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-36569898664715666552008-07-15T04:08:00.000-07:002008-07-15T04:12:13.210-07:00Creative Writing: Optimal Article LengthWhen you select an article for your site, ensure that there is a length that is optimal for search engine optimization efforts. Articles that are as short as 200 words or as long as 500 words should fit into this category. Although the search engine optimization is not your goal, it is still a good idea to keep your articles in this length of your reader's sake. <span class="fullpost">They are unlikely to be finished with your side if it is longer. This could leave them Kith only half of the information you want them to have or to leave them with the impression that your site is too "wordy". Most Internet readers do not read a Web page that they would make a book, so the shorter the better. Even if it means to divide up a long idea to 4 or 5 pages. Be sure to label them so that the reader can pick and choose which parts they want to read or so they know what will be next to help them decide whether they want to continue reading.<br /></span>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-62841672820314581992008-05-16T18:59:00.000-07:002008-05-16T19:01:24.188-07:00Be A Rich Writer, Join Paid Blogging ProgramAre you a writer and blogger? Make your hobby to turn money coming to your wallet. It’s very simple way job. Please chose product list from <a nofollow="" href="%3Ca%20rel="></a>">Bloggerwave and write simple review in 50 words. Yes, only 50 words, it’s true!. 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Journalists in both the news business and feature writers for magazines typically will develop their stories, dig up their leads, conduct their interviews and draft the final product themselves. In the newspaper business, major stories will sometimes become collaborative efforts where several reporters are working on aspects of a story and their work is edited into a single piece, published under multiple bylines. <br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Communicating with a journalist was generally a haphazard affair, placing a call to a switchboard or desk and leaving a message. Today, major newspapers all have websites and provide email addresses for most of their journalists and nearly all of their columnists. People who write columns and opinion pieces are generally more open to communicating with the public because their work is often designed to generate controversy and feedback is important. Occasionally columnists will find ideas for new topics in the email traffic they receive, or will write about the heavy response they received on a particular piece.<br /><br />A journalist with some initiative can take this communications process one step further by setting up a personal website. That site can serve several purposes: all of them require some work. The function of the site depends, to some degree, on the amount of time the journalist is willing to devote to it. A working reporter may also have to negotiate permission to engage in some online publishing of his own with the editorial staff of the paper or magazine that employs him.<br /><br />Internet blogs have made some opinionated people in this country powerful and well known, just by virtue of their daily journaling. A working journalist could set up a blog for which he could provide occasional entries, relating to his work or to other news stories or totally unrelated subjects. The value of a blog is that it provides the opportunity for open dialogue among all who wish to log on and participate. Name recognition can be meaningful to some journalists and blogging is one way to develop "viral" recognition by inviting communication. Many people will be attracted to the opportunity to communicate with someone who gets paid to publish.<br /><br />Blogs can develop story lines for topics for journalists, particularly columnists and feature writers. They can help a professional writer build a persona that doesn't enter into the straight journalism he produces on the job. A personal blog is a way to build a public and well rounded profile that the constraints of a traditional journalism job don't usually allow.<br /><br />A personal website can also provide the journalist an opportunity to showcase a "profile" of work that is unrelated to the job, or at least has gone unpublished by the employer. Here again, there is a fine line between what the journalist can do online - which is essentially public exposure - and what the requirements of exclusivity on the job may be. But if a journalist has ventured into fiction, a personal website is a great way to put it out there for exposure.<br /><br />If the goal is a publishing opportunity for fictional work, the website may be a way to short circuit the formal submission rules for fictional work that magazines and book publishers maintain. An established journalist is already a professional writer. Asking a book publishing editor or potential agent to look at product posted on a website is much easier than engaging in the formal process.<br /><br /><blockquote>About The Author<br />Madison Lockwood is a customer relations associate for http://www.apollohosting.com. She helps clients understand how a website may benefit them both personally and professionally. Apollo Hosting provides website hosting, ecommerce hosting, & VPS hosting to a wide range of customers. </blockquote><br /><br /><br /></span><div id="zemanta-pixie" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 100%;"><a id="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img id="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixie.png?x-id=85206581-84e9-4cd7-ae54-843489b67a31" style="border: medium none ; float: right;"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-57986785917395355872008-04-14T17:53:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:55:00.608-07:00The Easiest Way to Become an Internet Article Writer<span class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; display: block; float: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503154413@N01/498529014" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/498529014_b5b2a5d82b_m.jpg" alt="Ernest Hemingway" style="border: medium none ; display: block;"></a><span style="margin: 1em 0pt 0pt; display: block;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503154413@N01/498529014" target="_blank">geishaboy500</a> via Flickr</span></span>All speakers and writers who become great speakers and writers have two needs.<br /><br />To be a great speaker you need to have:<br />1) a real and valuable knowledge of the subject you are addressing, and<br />2) a burning desire to share what you have to offer with others.<br /><br />To be a great writer you need to have:<br />1) a real and valuable knowledge about the topic you are writing about, and<br />2) a burning desire to share what you have to offer with others.<br />In other words, be a good storyteller so people will listen to or read your stories. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />We all must begin where we are at, whether we think we can become an internet article writer or not.<br /><br />So what exactly is good writing? The best writing glides along the ice like a speed skater in a 1,500 meter race. You ride on his effortless stride, you marvel at his form, you feel his intensity and sense of controlled urgency, you appreciate his sense of competitiveness, you find yourself with him, stride for stride, measuring his distance from the leader of the pack, wondering if he can actually win, suddenly you lose control and jump into the race, you lean as he leans going around the curve, you wonder if he has what it takes to close the gap, your attention becomes riveted as he begins to narrow the margin, your heartbeat increases as he gains ground, you are glued to the moment, and then he puts on a final sprint, finally draws even, and wins by the blink of an eyelash! My God, you were there. When he mounts the awards stand and the flag of his nation rises, you rise with it. He was your choice, and he won!<br /><br />Is it any wonder that athletes have such a strong following among spectators? Athletes become our heroes in any vicarious way possible. We wear a jersey when we watch the game. After the game, we play a pick-up game with our kids in the back yard. We love the feel of being in the thick of the competition, and winning.<br /><br />Switching back to our main topic, what exactly is good writing?<br /><br />Some people think a good sentence should be short and simple.<br /><br />To the point.<br /><br />Obvious.<br /><br />In the first example above, the sentence goes on and on and on (168 words!), and yet you kept reading.<br /><br />Writing can be either way and be effective, and there are Pulitzer Prize winners to prove it. For simple writing with short sentences, read Ernest Hemingway’s "The Old Man and the Sea." Hemingway won the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature. For sentences that go on and on and on forever, read William Faulkner’s "The Sound and the Fury," it is filled with long, convoluted sentences. Nonetheless, Faulkner, like Hemingway, also won the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature. Both were legendary novelists with opposite writing styles, and therein lies the easiest way to become an articles writer.<br /><br />What is important is developing a style of writing that you are comfortable with. Even more important is getting your thoughts, some thoughts, any thoughts, onto your monitor. Until you put the letters on your keyboard onto your monitor, you are not a writer. The moment you do you have the potential to be an articles writer.<br /><br />Once you have a sentence, any sentence, in front of you, you can pick it apart and make it better, because you have taken the thought out of your head and into the workplace of improvement. Write something on your monitor and it becomes manageable; try to formulate the perfect sentence in your head before you put it on your monitor, and your article may never get written.<br /><br />The frustration of trying to write the perfect sentence brings on writer’s block, the inability to put your thoughts into meaningful sentences. Forget about being an articles writer, just get started and you will become one.<br /><br />Go ahead, start. Begin now. Write anything down, and then make it better.<br /><br />You are now on your way to becoming an internet article writer.<br /><br />Copyright 2006 Ed Bagley<br /><br />About The Author<br /><br />Ed Bagley started writing for money at 16 and in the next 45 years was an investigative reporter, sports editor and mangaging editor for daily newspapers, newspaper publishing company owner, niche book publishing company owner, personal marketing specialist, and now is a mentor, consultant, confidant and an internet marketer. Visit Ed Bagley at... http://www.Internet-Marketing-NorthWest.com <br /></span><div id="zemanta-pixie" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 100%;"><a id="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img id="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixie.png?x-id=5ed296df-a38c-4f28-9041-cc33f092c677" style="border: medium none ; float: right;"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-46378535903868846722008-04-14T17:48:00.000-07:002008-04-14T17:49:54.533-07:00Writing for the Web--Steps to Getting a Job Writing ContentWeb writing is a good gig. I make $30 an hour writing at home. And although I sometimes wish my only companion during the workday were not run on electricity, I like my job. I wake up most mornings excited about what I am doing.<br /><br />Steps to Getting Started Writing for the Web<br /><br />For those of you who would like to write for the web, here are some things I did to land a job that you should be able to do also: <br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />1. Get general writing experience. I wrote a little food column and a few feature articles for our local paper. This is a paper where the most interesting sections are the obituary and the arrest reports, so it doesn’t need to be the Washington Post.<br /><br />2. Learn everything you can about search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is what needs to be done to have the search engines like a Web site, i.e., give it high ranking. The book I read was Search Engine Optimization for Dummies by Peter Kent. Although anything published on computers is generally obsolete by the time it is published, this book is still relevant and will give you a good idea what SEO is about. I would start with the book and then look on the net for additional, updated information.<br /><br />3. Learn how to write for the Web. In addition to writing in a way that attracts the search engines, Web content writers need to write for the impatient folks who will surf the net. All of the information you need to learn how to so this is on the internet. It can mostly be boiled down to the following: a) surfers scan and don’t read; b) use bullets, lists, and bold to set off the important points (and the key words for SEO); c) keep it short (between 250 and 600 words) and relevant; d) surfers want information not a lot of marketing mumbo-jumbo; e) write short paragraphs; and f) use headings, preferably with key words in them.<br /><br />4. Learn Basic HTML/XHTML. The content you write for the Web is coded with HTML/XHTML. If you are going to be the one to actually add the content to the Web site, you will most likely be using a content management tool (CTM). These usually require the user to manually code in some HTML/XHTML. I would suggest going through a book that will take you through the process of writing XHTML. You will also need a book for a reference, which may or may not be the same book you used to learn the basics. There are also tutorials at www.w3schools.com that are good. In fact, you may want to start there and see how it goes.<br /><br />5. Write the content for a Web site, even if you don’t get paid. You have to start somewhere. Ask non-profit organizations, relatives, and friends if they would like you to write Web content for them.<br /><br />6. If possible, write for an industry you are familiar with. If you know the industry, you will have a better chance getting a job writing for the industry. The more experience and/or education in an area the better.<br /><br />7. Write a sample Web page to send with your resume. When you send out your resume, include a sample Web page, preferably one relevant to the industry. For my Web page, I researched a topic for a couple of hours on the Web and then wrote the page using everything I had learned about Web writing and SEO. Throughout the sample Web page, I made notes in red explaining what I was doing. For example, “[Note: The search engines give more weight to bulleted items.]” or “[Note: Important key words should be used at the top of the page, preferably in the page title.].” This is, I think, the best way to let people know you have a firm grasp of writing for the Web and SEO.<br /><br />Sample Web-writing Page<br /><br />I hope this has been helpful to some of you. I have built a page on the Web site I am working on to give you an idea how to write a sample web page. The page is a food poisoning attorney/lawyer page, and it can be found at www.pritzkerlaw.com/Food_Poisoning_Attorney. Look for the following and think about where you would make your notes in red:<br /><br />• Key words in page title (in light orange)<br /><br />• Key words in headings for SEO<br /><br />• Headings for easy scanning<br /><br />• Bullets to set apart important information<br /><br />• Content-rich links (no “click here” links)<br /><br />• Content-rich links for scanning purposes<br /><br />• The words “free consultation” in bold to make sure someone who is scanning the page will see them.<br /><br />The Web site is still a work in progress. I have to work around a bad content management tool that doesn’t write valid code, doesn’t give me access to the key word meta content (an SEO issue), and unduly limits the length of my description meta content (another SEO issue). I also have to use caution when writing because, in addition to copyright and other legal issues, we have to consider legal ethics. Also, Fred Pritzker, the excellent lawyer I am working for, wants the site to be a legal resource and not obnoxiously over-sell him. I am still learning how to balance everything. For example, the page I sent you to above is quite heavy on marketing. Most pages, however, are actually a bit too long and are almost purely informational (See, for example, www.pritzkerlaw.com/ecoli).<br /><br />About The Author<br /><br />Kathy Will is a freelance Web writer who can usually be found shivering at her computer in Minnesota. Her current project is http://www.pritzkerlaw.com, a legal resource for injured people.<br /><br />You are free to publish this article on the internet. You must, however, not alter any of the content, give the author credit, and provide a live link to the Web site I am working on, www.pritzkerlaw.com. You may publish this in segments if you wish, but you must adhere to the above.<br /><br />© 2006 Kathy Will <br /></span><div id="zemanta-pixie" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 100%;"><a id="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img id="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixie.png?x-id=e538764a-8d28-4f41-90d4-703aa44129fc" style="border: medium none ; float: right;"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-84373832505157055522008-04-13T16:26:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:31:56.768-07:00Free e-book: Book Writing for Fun and Profit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/SAKXwa9yOpI/AAAAAAAAAxU/_LRc29KVGgU/s1600-h/bookwritingfreeebook.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/SAKXwa9yOpI/AAAAAAAAAxU/_LRc29KVGgU/s320/bookwritingfreeebook.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188876578812213906" border="0"></a><br />In this <span style="font-weight: bold;">free e-book, “Book Writing for Fun and Profit,” </span>you'll discover everything you need to know to quickly and easily achieve your dream of becoming a respected author!<br /><br />Just take a look at some of what you will learn:<br /><br /> * How to choose a proven subject for your book that will guarantee people will want to buy it – people never change. 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The truth? Steal them.<br /><br />Yes, you literally steal ideas and twist them a bit to make them fresh – make them yours.<br /><br />That leads to another question, how do you make old ideas yours so that they're fresh, new and – dare I say – revolutionary?<br /><br />Actually, it's not as tough as you may think. Here's a quick and easy formula I use for turning old content into something new:<br /><br />1.Find an old text. Dust off articles, books and home-study courses from your industry and find content that may be useful to your audience. I know what you're thinking. “What about copyrights, Lisa?” Good question. Unless you plan to republish entire blocks of text from the source material, you won't run into any problems. See the following points to find out why.<br /><br />2.Pull out key points. Look at the information and pull out the salient points that really jump out to you. I usually highlight the points that are exciting to me, and then I re-phrase those points by putting them into my own words.<br /><br />3.Add your expertise. Under the key points, you'll want to share a bit of advice and expand on the main <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idea" title="Idea" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">idea</a>. The best way to do that is to share some of your experience. Tell an anecdote or story from when you handled a similar situation. For instance, when I was an editor at a large business-to-business newsletter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publishing" title="Publishing" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">publishing company</a>, I often took several articles, pulled out the main ideas and combined the information to create one short, coherent article. You can do the same.<br /><br />4.Raise your voice. To make sure you're using the source material as a point of reference only, consider reading your final article aloud. If it doesn't sound like something you'd say to a friend or colleague in the industry, re-write it. In my experience, that's the only way the article will ring true with your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading" title="Reading" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">readers</a>. Plus, you'll steer very clear of the copyright police – who, frankly, aren't really watching anyway. It's your audience you want to please.<br /><br />Bottom line: Maybe they have heard this information before, but they haven't heard it from YOU – a battle-tested, shooting straight-from-the-hip expert.<br /><br />It really is that simple. But it does take some practice. Find two long articles from your industry and boil them down to four or five key points. Then simply expand on those points by sharing stories and anecdotes from your experiences.<br /><br />Try it and let me know how you make out. This is the best way to find so-called “fresh ideas.” When you look at it this way, new ideas are everywhere.<br /><br /> <p><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>About The Author</b></span> </p><span style="font-size:85%;">Lisa Sparks, marketing expert, is finally revealing every article writing trick, tip, idea, strategy and tactic she's learned over her 16-year career as an editor and marketing geek. More free advice at: <a href="http://www.articlesecretsrevealed.com./" class="hft-urls">http://www.ArticleSecretsRevealed.com</a><a href="http://www.articlesecretsrevealed.com./">.</a></span><div id="zemanta-pixie" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 100%;"><a id="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img id="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixie.png?x-id=4ca4cc6e-c648-4343-8579-16e1144d7e46" style="border: medium none ; float: right;" /></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-66953701957084946772008-04-13T16:03:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:05:33.996-07:00Article Writing Secrets: Where Do I Get Ideas?Where Do I Get Ideas?<br /><br />That's the most common question I get from fellow writers looking to break into article marketing. The truth? Steal them.<br /><br />Yes, you literally steal ideas and twist them a bit to make them fresh – make them yours.<br /><br />That leads to another question, how do you make old ideas yours so that they're fresh, new and – dare I say – revolutionary?<br /><br />Actually, it's not as tough as you may think. Here's a quick and easy formula I use for turning old content into something new:<br /><br />1.Find an old text. Dust off articles, books and home-study courses from your industry and find content that may be useful to your audience. I know what you're thinking. “What about copyrights, Lisa?” Good question. Unless you plan to republish entire blocks of text from the source material, you won't run into any problems. See the following points to find out why.<br /><br />2.Pull out key points. Look at the information and pull out the salient points that really jump out to you. I usually highlight the points that are exciting to me, and then I re-phrase those points by putting them into my own words.<br /><br />3.Add your expertise. Under the key points, you'll want to share a bit of advice and expand on the main idea. The best way to do that is to share some of your experience. Tell an anecdote or story from when you handled a similar situation. For instance, when I was an editor at a large business-to-business newsletter publishing company, I often took several articles, pulled out the main ideas and combined the information to create one short, coherent article. You can do the same.<br /><br />4.Raise your voice. To make sure you're using the source material as a point of reference only, consider reading your final article aloud. If it doesn't sound like something you'd say to a friend or colleague in the industry, re-write it. In my experience, that's the only way the article will ring true with your readers. Plus, you'll steer very clear of the copyright police – who, frankly, aren't really watching anyway. It's your audience you want to please.<br /><br />Bottom line: Maybe they have heard this information before, but they haven't heard it from YOU – a battle-tested, shooting straight-from-the-hip expert.<br /><br />It really is that simple. But it does take some practice. Find two long articles from your industry and boil them down to four or five key points. Then simply expand on those points by sharing stories and anecdotes from your experiences.<br /><br />Try it and let me know how you make out. This is the best way to find so-called “fresh ideas.” When you look at it this way, new ideas are everywhere.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">About The Author<br />Lisa Sparks, marketing expert, is finally revealing every article writing trick, tip, idea, strategy and tactic she's learned over her 16-year career as an editor and marketing geek. More free advice at: <a href="http://www.articlesecretsrevealed.com/">http://www.ArticleSecretsRevealed.com</a>.</span>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-37649173035008564572007-10-25T16:49:00.000-07:002007-10-25T17:01:05.466-07:00Copywriter That You Needs !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/RyEuJUGh4SI/AAAAAAAAAks/44nbjDsH2jg/s1600-h/freeebooks.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/RyEuJUGh4SI/AAAAAAAAAks/44nbjDsH2jg/s320/freeebooks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125428588474130722" /></a><br />For years, <span style="font-weight:bold;">writers</span> were not even recognized. Now, the <span style="font-weight:bold;">writers</span> are not only recognized but celebs go the extra mile to praise the <span style="font-weight:bold;">writer</span> associated with your project. This change in attitude towards <span style="font-weight:bold;">scriptwriters</span> -- along with the Internet -- highlights the value of bringing the perpetrators of the project.<br /><br />Now, a professional copywriter is in high demand. The Internet is all about copy. Whether for web pages, email marketing, pay-per-click advertising, banner ads or autoresponders, the words you publish make or break the entire investment. Big companies with inhouse marketing departments and agencies know when and why to call on the copy writer. But, here's the cause that no one talks about driving small business people to the professional writer. Everyone and anyone sees the words on your website. The world knows if the words on your home page are junk! How embarrassing is that.<br /><br />It's mean You need a copywriter for your team!<br /><br />I have some tips on how to hire a copywriter. <br /><br />a. If you want a writer working in a software manual, look for a technical writer. If you want a press release, find a writer who specializes in public relations. If you want to sell, hire the services of a commercial advertising copywriter or a screenwriter.<br /><br />b. Review writing samples, but keep in mind that the copy is sometimes subjective. What is good for one may not adapt to another, but the project is still a huge success.<br /><br />c. Find out who they have done the job. Reviewing a list of customers. Ask about previous employment if the writer is independent. Where did the writer get the experience.Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-56303834190435963192007-05-10T18:16:00.000-07:002008-04-08T18:05:39.964-07:00Write your eBook Fast--First Steps to Finishing Line<span style="font-style: italic;"> by: Judy Cullins</span><br /><br />Why write an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book" title="E-book" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">eBook</a>?<br /><br />You want ongoing, lifelong multiple streams of income. You want to raise your credibility and trust ratings with clients or customers. You want to get your message out so the world can be a better place.<br /><br />You want to spend only a little time on it. (Would you be willing to spend 4 hours a week?) You want to get it out fast (Would 4-8 weeks be OK?) You want to market for a low-cost investment. And, for some of you, you are ready to be innovative and even take a small risk to get your eBook read by hundreds of thousands, rather than hundreds!<br /><br />Where are you now?<br /><br />You have an idea for your eBook; you have a lot of ideas! Take a moment and decide which one you are most passionate about now and will be for the next year or two. Focus on one great idea, where you know what the audience needs or wants-- your solutions to their problem.<br /><br />Or, do you have your eBook well on its way, but aren't finished. You need advice on how to get it done, what to include, what to leave out, what's needed to publish (not much!), and how to distribute it to pull continuous monthly sales that can be 1/2 your income.<br /><br />Who Should Write an eBook?<br /><br />If you want to share your unique message world-wide to help people create a better life.<br /><br />If you are ready to invest a little to reap a great deal.<br /><br />If you are a business person who want to expand your business and be a leader in your field.<br /><br />If you are willing to move much faster than traditional publishing to sell faster, more, and create more cash flow for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing" title="Marketing" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">marketing</a>.<br /><br />What do I Need to Know Before I write this eBook?<br /><br />1. To help make your eBook successful apply the essential "Nine Hot-Selling Points." These include cover, title, table of contents, thesis, "60 second tell and sell," one preferred audience, introduction and the back cover.<br /><br />Why? Every part of your book can be a sales tool. When you include the above "hot-selling points" you will have a roadmap to guide you to writing a focused, organized, compelling book that will cut your editing time in half..<br /><br />2. You need to know how to write a focused, organized, chapter each time. Think format. Each <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction" title="Non-fiction" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">non-fiction book</a> chapter needs a hook in its introduction, a few questions to address where your reader is now. Its middle part consists of stories, analogies, tips, and how-to's, Make your ending motivate your reader to want to go to the next chapter and feel satisfied with the present one.<br /><br />Use the "Fast-Forward Writing Technique" that compels your reader to read all of the chapter, the next ones, and finish the book. Now you have a 24/7 sales team member that will shout your book's praises.<br /><br />.Designing every chapter and knowing your "Essential Nine Hot Selling Points" before you write bring out your best writing that is clear, easy to read, and inspiring to your readers. These techniques will bring thousands of buyers rather than hundreds..<br /><br />Judy Cullins c. 2005<br /><br />About The Author<br /><br />Judy Cullins, 20-year Book and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_marketing" title="Internet marketing" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">Internet Marketing</a> Coach works with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_business" title="Small business" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" class="zem_slink">small business</a> people who want to make a difference in people's lives, build their credibility and clients, and make a consistent life-long income. Author of Write Your eBook or Other Short Book Fast and 10 others, she offers free help through her 2 monthly ezines, "The Book Coach Says. . .," and "Business Tip of the Month." at <a href="www.bookcoaching.com">www.bookcoaching.com</a>. Email her at Judy@bookcoaching.com or Cullinsbks@aol.com Phone: 619/466-0622 -- Orders: 866/200-9743<div id="zemanta-pixie" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 100%;"><a id="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img id="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixie.png?x-id=879e263d-bff2-4a60-9508-99f4057dc511" style="border: medium none ; float: right;"></a></div>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-73492178627288383902007-05-10T18:14:00.000-07:002007-05-10T18:15:57.112-07:00I Hate Writing Articles - There Must Be An Easier Way?!by: Francisco J Parra<br /><br /><br />Owning, running and maintaining an internet based business or a site needs articles. Plain and simple, everyone who has a site knows this. Even those who don’t have sites but are frequent internet users knows this as well. Articles quench the thirst for information and knowledge of the people. Plus, the articles provides many other benefits for the site.<br /><br />The benefits that articles provide are putting a site high in the ranking in search results of keywords and keyword phrases that pertains or are relevant to his or her site. They also provide attraction to website visitors when they are appreciated and is linked to your site from another site or newsletter. Articles provide for the increase of the confidence and trust levels of customers to your site and company.<br /><br />Many articles are also beneficial to both company and its traffic. When the readers like the articles, they would tell more of their friends, family and peers and recommend your site to them, providing for a larger volume of traffic. You get bigger sales if your traffic trusts and believes in you. Your product or services would be much easier to sell when they know you know what you are doing and talking about.<br /><br />So ok, we have established that articles are very important to a site and to business. Articles are crucial and to keep ahead in the game, a site must have an article, it is imperative. There is one dilemma though, not many people like writing articles.<br /><br />Many website owners would rather spend their time on something else, and unless you’re a big time company, you don’t have the necessary resources to use on a pool of article writers. Plagiarism or copying of other articles is frowned upon and could easily get you into trouble, worst case scenario; a hefty fine and jail time.<br /><br />So what are the other options?<br /><br />Well, for starters if you hate writing articles and you can’t afford to hire people to write for you then don’t. Get free articles. The first place to look at for free articles is the public domain. Here you won’t have problems with copyright infringement and the following penalties and fines if you get caught for plagiarism.<br /><br />Public domain articles are articles freely given to the public for public use. You can do whatever you want with it. You can place it on your site, name it as yours, put it in a newsletter its you decision. Always remember though that you will have to choose articles that is very relevant to your site.<br /><br />The downside to public domain articles is that since it is free for everybody, many of your competitors may have access to them as well. Since every site needs to be original and unique even though you have the same niche, this could be a predicament. You may also have to edit them a bit to place more keywords and keyword phrases to make them better.<br /><br />Another way to get free articles is to allow other sites which has the same subject or topic as yours to submit articles to your site. This would be only to augment your existing content or else all your articles would be leading to other sites since these articles would have resource boxes with them that could link or direct the readers to their site. That’s why it is important to have your own articles; you cold use them to link your site to other sites as well.<br /><br />But, to truly feel the impact of what a good article to you, go for original ones. There are many article writers who do part time and freelance article writing jobs that charges only minimal fees. You can get good articles that have all the keywords and keyword phrases you need and people are looking for.<br /><br />The investment you made for these articles would be worthwhile because you could use them for all the benefits you could offer. You hold copyrights to them and you will be able to use them anyway you want. As your articles help you in building your business and your site, you will have more articles to write and maybe then you wont be having second thoughts about articles.<br /><br />We have tried our best to resolve all the doubts that might be in the minds of the readers about Articles. We hope that you have obtained some benefit from all this discussion.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Francisco J Parra is an Internet marketing expert, writer, publisher and entrepreneur. Questions? Comments? Francisco can be reached at: <a href="http://usaincmx.tripod.com/ ">http://usaincmx.tripod.com/ </a></span>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-36079546076634895422007-04-30T09:10:00.000-07:002007-04-30T09:14:15.023-07:00Ebooks Free Download : A Complete Guide to Self Publishing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/RjYVhWuxGMI/AAAAAAAAAPk/vpF_RGmJl-I/s1600-h/freeebookstarter.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dXrDWcC8mxc/RjYVhWuxGMI/AAAAAAAAAPk/vpF_RGmJl-I/s200/freeebookstarter.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5059254894178932930" /></a><br /> This <span style="font-weight:bold;">free e-books </span>is a guide to creating a professional looking ebook including: Researching, Brain-storming, Designing and compiling your ebooks, uploading your ebook, writing effective sales copy, creating a download link, promoting your ebook, accepting payment, increasing your ebook sales and much more.<br /><a href="http://www.web-source.net/free_ebooks.htm"><br />Download "A Complete Guide to Self Publishing"</a>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-20611651349582015832007-04-30T08:57:00.000-07:002007-04-30T08:58:58.826-07:00Top 3 Ways To Write Easy Articles<span style="font-style:italic;">by <a href="http://sasouter.kspecial.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=A">Sharon Souter</a></span><br /><br />1. Write List Articles:<br /><br />List articles are the easiest and fastest to produce. Make a list of topics to include on any given subject. Expand on each one from what you know preferably, or from research. Then, take each topic in your list and create another list article. You will soon find you have an easy endless source of article ideas to keep your production up.<br /><br />List articles are easy to read, so your audience will always take the time to read all the way through to the end.<br /><br />2. Write How To Articles:<br /><br />How to articles list a numbered step-by-step set of instructions. Directions are typically accomplished in a certain way, so you don't have to think about what to write for each step. It is automatic so you can keep your writing flow going.<br /><br />People love to learn new things. They will most always read the article to the end when they are interested in your subject.<br /><br />3. Write Review Articles:<br /><br />Review articles outline a series of objective pros and cons of a service or product. They are based on your opinion, so you can write exactly what you are thinking after assessing your subject. Address the five W's and the H of journalism:<br /><br />* Who<br /><br />* What<br /><br />* When<br /><br />* Where<br /><br />* Why<br /><br />* How<br /><br />Readers love review articles. They are helpful for them in making a determination for themselves.Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-55367514263207857252007-02-12T21:34:00.000-08:002007-02-08T18:45:23.786-08:00Become A Real Writer !Do you calls yourself a writer? <br />Yeah, anyone can call himself (or herself) a writer. But what is a real writer?<br />The big answer is: a writer is a person who gets paid for their work!<br />Here are the list of condition that we will calls you a writer:<br />1. Never to send the same article to more than one publication at the same time. <br />2. Write novel, articles, and story every day<br />3. Get paid for your work.Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-80745780997580349672007-02-04T02:46:00.000-08:002007-02-04T02:50:21.100-08:00Freelancers needs website. Why ?Yeah, why Freelancers needs website ? The answer is to save stamping: While prospecting for new customers, instead of sending a whole kit of media, many cuts, and/or the inscription of the samples, direct simply your target towards your Web site. A simple postcard can enumerate the services which you offer and/or of the products you are sold. For samples of your direct prospects for work to your Web site, which can do a better work of the sale. <br /><br />A Web site can enumerate testimonials of customer, businesses special and discounts, rewards - the possibilities are without end. Primarily, you sell a prospective customer on your business for Juste the cost of a postcard. Naturally, you can always send a letter of sales instead of a postcard. <br /><br />The point is, you should not spend much of money in stamping to the top of front. If a customer is interested enough of your postcard/letter initial to look at your Web site, then you have a better chance of them contacting you. One could discuss, less you spend to the top of front, the best. <br /><br />This weeds outside the pulseurs of tire of the serious purchasers.Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-1168219000640103382007-01-07T17:15:00.000-08:002007-01-07T17:16:40.726-08:00Accent Your Writing Using Diacritical MarksBy Yvonne Perry<br /><br />Our modern English language is a hodgepodge of many languages. We borrow words from another language we say crêpe, à la carte, résumé, or señor but when writing these words, we stare at a blank screen wondering how to create these characters needed to cause our employment history to be pronounced résumé rather than resume.<br /><br />I remember learning to read and write while in grammar school. One way the teacher helped us pronounce words was to separate the syllables and use accent marks to show where the emphasis or strongest beat should be. Take a look at the dictionary. You probably have one on your desk. In the pronunciation guide you will see some strange characters called diacritical marks above or below a letter to modify the way a word is pronounced. I remember writing a long dash over the letter “a” to make it a long vowel (ā) and putting a small cup over the “a” to make it a short vowel (ă). Now I know that the long mark is called a macron and the short mark is called a breve. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diacritic to learn more about diacritical marks.<br /><br />Writing the dash is one thing; typing it is another matter entirely. There are shortcuts you can use to create diacritical marks. When you engage CAPSLOCK, and hold down the ALT key, and type in a number on the numeric keypad you can create almost any character. For example to get this symbol: é press the CAPSLOCK, press alt and type in 0233 on your numeric keypad. Mac users would select the “option” and “e” to create this same character. For a list of other shortcuts for both Microsoft and Mac, see http://tinyurl.com/y9twgh.<br /><br />There are so many characters available you might have a hard time remembering all the shortcuts. The best way to make a symbol appear in your Word document is to use the character map, which requires you to cut and paste individual symbols from a preset list. This is done by going to Windows “Start” menu on the lower left side of your screen and selecting “all programs”, then “accessories”, then “system tools” and finally “character map.” This opens a grid of characters for you to choose from by scrolling down or right. The font on the dropdown list should match that of the document you are creating, but you can get a different set of characters when you choose Times New Roman versus Wing Dings as your font. If the character you want is not in the grid, change the font. When you’ve found the character you want to place in your document, double click on it and the image will be placed on the clipboard to be copied. You can put several symbols on the clipboard. When you are ready to paste the symbol, highlight it in the “characters to copy” list and click the “copy” button. Then, find the place in your document (or any Windows application) and insert the character by choosing “paste” on your edit menu and the character should appear.<br /><br />And now that we’ve had our lesson on using symbols and characters, I’ll trust you will use them to make your writing come alive.<br /><br />Yvonne Perry is a freelance writer and the owner of Write On! Creative Writing Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. She and her team of ghostwriters service clients all over the globe by offering quality writing on a variety of topics at an affordable price. If you need a brochure, web text, business document, resume, bio, article or book, visit <a href="http://www.yvonneperry.net ">http://www.yvonneperry.net </a>While there sure to subscribe to the RSS podcast feed and the free monthly newsletter about writing, networking, publishing and marketing. Read more on Yvonne’s blog at <a href="http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com">http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com</a>Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35228912.post-1168218523733133292007-01-07T17:06:00.000-08:002007-01-07T17:08:43.976-08:00Copywriting: A Not-So-Easy Job to PursueBy Steven Gerber<br /><br />Advertisements are all over. You can view it on television squeezed in every other show. It is in papers strategically outlined, wherein ads are posted after the other. It is on glossy magazines almost domineering half of its content. Advertisements are also available over the radio or through the internet. Its availability to almost all types of media denotes that advertisements are part of life. It is present to give people ideas on what products to buy, on what establishments to go for and even what individuals to like.<br /><br />With advertisements being on the go these days, more and more companies seek for individuals who can make good advertisements. They are called copywriters. Copywriting is their job.<br /><br />Copywriting is a job where the main task involves writing advertising materials. It is a job where patience is needed.<br /><br />For you to be able to come up with a good copy, you need to have ample of patience. To write effective advertising materials, a thorough research should be made. It is not plain book or internet research you must do. You need to go over different advertisements especially those who are from your competitors. Learn where you can win over your competitor’s advertisements. Write where you can pull over your competitors’ weakness and win the interest of your target audience.<br /><br />After you have gone through your research, start making an outline of your material. Begin enumerating the advantages your target market will gain. Work on those advantages. You will not be able to accomplish the initial step of copywriting if you do not have what it takes to be patient.<br /><br />Apart from patience, the most vital factor which is important for you to climb the ladder of success to copywriting is pushing both your brain and heart to work.<br /><br />You need your brain to think different strategies to come up with advertising materials that will catch your audience’s attention. Who will think of patronizing your product if you do not initially capture their interest?<br /><br />Along with your brain, let your heart work as well. You need to feel and understand what your target audience may most likely respond to what you are imparting to them. It is recommended that you have first-hand experience with what you are potentially “selling” so that you will personally feel or understand the effectiveness of what you are offering. If you can use the product, then use it. If it is a person you are promoting, then interact with the person. Nothing beats first-hand experience. Your target audience will feel the sincerity with your ads since you have first-hand experience; you are conveying not only your thoughts but your emotions as well.<br /><br />Advertisements may be seen or heard all over but you need to have an effective advertisement for it to be felt and later on be patronized by your target market. If you want to be felt and patronized, not just simply be seen or heard, then you need to serious with copywriting. Work on with your patience. Invest on your brain. Follow your heart.<br /><br />Copywriting is not an easy-to-do job; it requires more than mere research and writing. It needs you to be focused and dedicated. It needs you to know what “he” can say. It needs you to feel what the other individual will experience. It needs you to believe so your target audience will do so too.<br /><br />Steven Gerber is a professional <a href="http://www.websiteconversionexpert.com/">copywriter</a> and a protégé student of Dan Lok – The World's #1 Website Conversion Expert. Find the latest internet marketing and <a href="http://www.killercopywritingblog.com/">copywriting</a> techniques and tricks at his website.Anang, ybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701905085811889421noreply@blogger.com