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How to Make Your Journal a Source of Great Ideas for Your Stories By : Mervyn Love As a writer you may already keep a journal, or diary, and that's excellent. For those who don't as well as those who do I want to explore some of the exciting benefits of keeping one that you may not have realised. Promote Your Business With Color Brochure By : Elaine Edwards What a good way to present your business with a color brochure. It is a way of presentation of your company, what it is all about, and what its got to offer. A nice color brochure is attractive to people, hence, it provides interests to your readers and inspires them to avail of your products or services. Your color brochure will tell all what you have to say about your business. Your Interviewing Success Action Plan By : Mervyn Love You like people, you like talking, and you like getting out of the house. Great. You're practically an interviewer already! All you need now are these few handy tips and guidelines to get your first interview in the bag and off to a publisher. How Important Are Letterheads To A Business By : Brad Robinson A letterhead is very important in any business you are in. It gives all the necessary information about your company and it bears your logo. You will be using the letterhead each time you send messages to your partners or clients so you should be very extra careful in laying out your letterhead. Doing the Write Thing: Tips for Selling Copywriting Services By : Mark Salter Being adept at putting words together can actually jumpstart your career as an entrepreneur. Copywriting has had its ups and downs but it is still one of the strongest industries to ever come out of the Internet. Whether online or offline, you can sell your copywriting services and enjoy a job that you like and will excel at. However, this isn't always the perfect job. Find out how to sell this business and what you can expect out of it: Writers. Stuck for Ideas? Here's a Method for Generating Them, and it's Fun Too! By : Mervyn Love The muse has done a bunk, the creative juices have withered on the vine and to cap it all the cat has just poo'd on your last packet of A4. You feel as if all your ideas have scurried off like lemmings looking for the nearest cliff. But all is not lost. For one thing if you bin the top five sheets the rest are probably OK. For another if you try the tactic below, you could end up saying 'Ha! Who needs a muse?' Top 25 Brain and Mind Haikus. Can you Write Yours? By : Alvaro Fernandez The results of a recent "Brainy Haikus" contest are in. Below you have my Favorite 10 Haikus on brain-related topics, plus many other fun ones for a total of 25... Can you write a haiku describing anything crossing your mind now? Remember the simple rules: write 3 lines, which don't need to rhyme, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables. How to Write Humour to Tickle Your Readers' Fancy By : Mervyn Love More than ever before readers are crying out for something to lift them out of the tide of dire news and the pressures of modern life. To be able to bring a smile to peoples faces, or even make them laugh out loud, can prove to be a highly paid talent. Best Marketing Tools: Comparing A FreeLance Writer To An Athlete ? By : Manuel Washington This is an encouragement to all individuals that start a freelance writing career to never stop writing and looking for that little niche that fits you well. When and How to Use Flashbacks By : Mervyn Love What is a 'flashback'? Think of a flash of light illuminating a scene from the past and you've got it. The Seasonal Effects on our Voices By : Lynda Stucky The devastating effects of becoming hoarse or losing your voice completely are too great for the busy executive. Learn strategies to prevent this from happening to you! You Know How Your Story Starts, but do you Know How it Ends? By : Mervyn Love Should you know exactly how your story ends before you start or leave it to chance? Different writers go about it in different ways. Find out what suits you best. How To Become A High-Paid Marketing Consultant Or Copywriter - FAST! By : Are you a marketing consultant or copywriter still looking for clients, and often wonder how most people really get clients to hire them? If you are, this article will prove VALUABLE to you in a moment. Here's why: How to Give Your Readers Their Emotional Fix By : Mervyn Love When we think about emotion in a story the word can mean different things to different people. The main divide and therefore the main difference is, of course, the male/female one. It might seem obvious, but if there is any doubt as to which you are writing for, men or women, think about it because your story must be couched to suit. How To Make A Business Brochure In Sixty Seconds Or Less By : Charles White It is a necessity for every business to have a Business Brochure. It is in this colorful paper where you put all the necessary information that pertains to your company for possible clients and partners to know. In a way, this reflects your business and what it has got to offer. So you should be extra careful in selecting the design and marketing context for your brochure to stand out. Four Easy Steps for Speaking Concisely By : Lynda Stucky Have you ever asked someone a question but the person responding just can't get to the point even after 3-4 minutes? The response is broken into so many distracting, irrelevant details that you don't even get an answer or perhaps you forget what your original question was. In this article, learn how to respond succinctly with a minimum of words to create a polished, well-spoken response. How To Make Your Articles Irresistible By : Learn how to write effective articles that keep the readers attention. The Power of Word Pictures By : Gary Eby This an article about writing, hope, love, and the power of positive images. It also contains more advice to aspiring writers. Why Full Color Postcards Are Still Appealing Despite The Internet By : Charles White Using postcards is one way of advertising your business. It is much easier way to do this because at a first glance, you see the glossy side of the card and as you flip to the other side, you find your marketing message. Everything merely boosting the image of your business. Postcards are inexpensive and hassle-free. All you have to do is select the best design and right message for your postcard and there you go, the precise marketing strategy. A Writer's Secret Place By : Gary Eby Journaling can help a writer connect with the source of inspiration within. This article will provide addition advice to aspiring writers. Use Article Writing to Jumpstart Your Business - (Part 2) By : Angela Meyers Article writing can be fun, profitable and a good source of income for anyone. It doesn't have to be difficult and the rewards are fantastic. Use Article Writing to Jumpstart Your Business - (Part 1) By : Angela Meyers One of the best ways to jumpstart your business is to write articles. Warning: Article Marketing can have MAJOR effects! By : Reinhardt Gallowitz Certain elements of article marketing/bum marketing can have serious effects on your online business. Let's see what those effects are... The 7 Easy Steps to Becoming a Public Speaking Failure By : Tony Hall Learning to speak in public with confidence is a surefire way of boosting your overall self-esteem. Doing so gives you a real challenge and, because it is actually really easy to achieve, can give you a huge sense of satisfaction and achievement.But beware because as you will soon discover there is the right way and, of course, the wrong way! Putting Stress on Words is Tricky Business! By : Lynda Stucky Learning a foreign language can be a daunting task. But you have persevered and learned the grammar and pronunciation of American English perfectly. However, you are finding that people don't seem to understand you despite your good grasp of the language. Find out why some people continue to be difficult to understand and the important role of intonation. 10 Surefire Steps To Empowering Your Communication Skills By : There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinary conversations; certain rules still apply when it comes to interaction through words. Use These Tips to Make Dialogue Say a Whole Lot More By : Mervyn Love In any short story or novel dialogue is the element that raises the readers level of interest and moves the story on. But dialogue isn't just dialogue. Here's how to make it a whole lot more exciting than 'he said', 'she said'. Gestures Speak Louder Than Words By : Lynda Stucky Our bodies send messages that speak volumes about us--what we are feeling and thinking at the time, how comfortable and professional we appear. Learn more about our body language and gestures and what we can do to improve the "look." Beyond Public Speaking 101 By : Tips to help non-professionals give a speech. Learn to make a presentation seem polished and confident. Should You Take a Course in 'Creative Writing' to Make Sales From Your Words? By : Nick James whether writing classes are necessary for good copywriting and sales letters. Dialogue Versus Narrative. Which is Right For You? By : Mervyn Love Do your readers loose consciousness ploughing through pages of narrative description? Or are they perplexed and bewildered because your snappy dialogue leaves them wondering just who is talking to who? It's time to get your narrative/dialogue balance right. Here's how. Why Letterhead Printing Are Still Appealing Despite The Internet By : Bryant Anderson It is best to create a good impression to your probable clients or contacts and in order to do that your company's image must be firmly established. One way to do that is through letterheads. It should be efficiently designed as it will carry out the image of your company as what you should have expected it to be. And what way of presentation, than to have your letterhead printed in the best way it can. Color Brochures: Break Away From The Ordinary By : Bryant Anderson A brochure is some document that will give information to your possible clients and contacts about your company. They come in varied sizes. In order to make it ideal, have it colored. A color brochure will give distinction to your company on what it is all about and what it has to offer. How To Make The Best Letterheads By : Bryant Anderson A Letterhead introduces your company to your prospects. In order to create a good image of your company, select a good logo, also to include your company name, address and other pertinent information related to your company. The Best Way to Teach Yourself Spanish By : Steven Magill One of the best and simplest things you can do is tune into the Spanish speaking TV channels at least once every day. Do it at news time in the evenings, or mornings. News programs are a great way to begin the process of being able to teach yourself Spanish. The Terrific Trio to Commit to Memory if You Want Your Copywriting Efforts To Rake in Big Numbers! By : Nick James three essential copywriting tips Straight Talk About Stifling Speaking Skills By : Lynda Stucky Speaking clearly in business settings is an essential skill for everyone. Some people don't like the way they sound and others have to repeat themselves frequently. Learn about ten different problems many people encounter every day in business communications. How to Make Dialogue Breathe Life into Your Characters By : Mervyn Love It's true to say that a character doesn't become a real person until he or she speaks. So what can we do to convey to our readers what type of person a particular character is just by the way they speak? Why The 'COSMETIC' Look of A Sales Letter Can Have Just As Much Impact as The Words! By : Nick James Improving your sales letters by chaging the cosmetics. The Million Dollar Skill That Makes You Money On Demand By : Learn the million dollar skill that could provide an income for you, for the rest of your life. Here's How to Put That Extra Editor Grabbing Something into Your Articles and Make Them Sell By : Mervyn Love Magazine editors are always on the lookout for well written, but above all, different, one-of-a-kind articles. It's up to us writers to give them what they need. Talk Like a Pro with These Techniques By : Lynda Stucky Speaking like a credible professional requires us to polish the little things in speech and voice. Learn about one area of speech that seems insignificant but creates a lot of impact if developed. Never use a copywriter for your website copy writing! By : Tony Hetherington Never hire a website copy writer as you are the best person to create the copy you need. Need Fresh New Topics to Write About? Here's How to Find Them By : Mervyn Love Now, seriously. What can be difficult about turning out an article of 500 to 1000 words? You enjoy writing, you've got a good head on your shoulders, and you have a grasp of loads of subjects that interest you personally. So what's the problem? Pittsburghese: A Unique Brand By : Lynda Stucky If you've heard it once, you heard it a thousand times: Pittsburghese gets heads turned but not because it sounds professional! Yes, it is unique and it is interesting but there are enough nonstandard English problems with it that make the user sound unprofessional. Learn about Pittsburghese here. Grab Your Readers' Emotions with Descriptions That Appeal to Their Hearts as Well By : Mervyn Love Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental picture which they can carry that with them as the tale unfolds. Adding an emotional element grabs the reader more forcefully and pulls them into the story. Write A Novel the Easy Way By : Jim Driver Writing a novel is one of the hardest tasks anyone will ever attempt. Unless you are prepared (and given some well-chosen information), it is all too easy to fail. In this article, writer, publisher and writing guru Jim Driver passes on only what the bestselling writers know. Understanding the Business of Online Writing By : Jo Ann LeQuang Writers have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model! Writers, Awake! Don't Snooze Through the Revolution in Your Business! By : Jo Ann LeQuang Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune? Tips To Get Your Internet Article Marketing Articles Read By : James Comer.. Perhaps the most popular way of promoting your website is by writing articles. This is very easy and is costs you nothing. Maybe you've wondered why your article isn't getting published or passed around. Probably no one is reading it. Before you ask people to pass it around, you need to encourage them to read your article. Internet Authors are the new Black Swans By : Mike Scantlebury Life is so unpredictable. Just when you were pretty sure that all swans were white, someone goes off and discovers Australia, where swans can be found that are black. No one was expecting that. Likewise, no one is expecting the edifice of Traditional Publishing to crumble, but after 250 years it is finally beginning to shake. Internet Authoring is the way of the future. That's a surprise too. Speak Up for Success By : Joan Curtis Apply these ideas to gain confidence to speak up in order to reach your full potential and find success. The 3 Must Know Secrets To Making Money With Blogs By : Ian McConnell Blogging is a fun and exciting way to make money. While it's a 15 minute exercise to set up a free blog, there are 3 critical elements that need to be in place for your blog to generate a great income for years to come. Introduce Conflict to Give Your Readers an Exciting Story By : Mervyn Love Most types of story, whether short stories or novels, absolutely need that vital ingredient: the conflict. Preferably more than one. You may well have your characters all fleshed out and ready to go, but don't give them an easy ride! Bring some angst into their lives, your readers will love it! Do You Repel Women...With Your Copy? By : Lina Penalosa This article reveals some of the critical differences between marketing to men and women and how a marketer's ability to write effectively for each audience can mean the difference between a piece that earns you money or marketing that just costs you money. How to Create Characters Your Readers Will Love By : Mervyn Love Publishers reject more stories because the characters in them are made of cardboard, than they do because the story has a weak plot. Creating a living breathing hero and supporting cast is not difficult. You just need to apply these simple rules and tactics. A so-so plot can be saved if your characters become real and interesting to the reader. A 3-Minute Cheat Sheet to the Secret Language Your Prospects Are Speaking By : Lina Penalosa This article explains how your personality influences your marketing copy, how to identify which personality type you are, how to identify your prospects' personality types, and what keywords, phrases and triggers you should use to acquire the most sales with each personality type. Article writing - tips By : Adam Nowak Writing is a craft which should turn into art, also on websites. Many novice journalists, however, wonder what to do in order to fill their blank pages with some text fast and well. How To Start Your Story Effectively to Keep Your Reader Reading By : Mervyn Love Beginning your story in the right way is essential to keep the reader reading. Gone are the days of rambling descriptive text or several pages leisurely setting the background to a saga. Today's openings have to be snappy and engaging right from the word 'go'. How to Write a Newsworthy Press Release for Free Website Traffic By : Kathryn Beach Writing a newsworthy press release means being able to find a newsworthy angle to you, your business, or your product and pitch it to the media using an accepted press release template. What's a "Platform" and Why Does an Writer Need One? By : Nina Amir These days every writer needs a platform. In particular nonfiction writers must build a platform long before they ever approach an agent or a publisher. Discover the numerous ways to go about constructing this publishing necessity and the one easiest one for most writers -- writing articles and publishing them on the Internet. The Process of Writing By : Jessica R Hartley All forms of communication are important but the virtual world we now all inhabit has turned the spotlight on the written word as the key form of getting your message across. However, this is easier said than done for some as, for whatever reason, they can't or won't write. The Countdown is Launched, Get your Mail Read Immediiately By : Donald Yerke It costs a lot of time and expense to prepare your sales mailing piece. Consider the time to write your article, to find and purchase the best list to use, then add in the postage, printing, and preparation costs. All the above is wasted unless your marketing sales piece grabs the prospects attention and inspires enough of them to reply to your offer. Learn To Speak Spanish For Business By : Steven Magill Learning to speak Spanish or any second language can be a monumental task, especially if you do not receive the proper training or know where to look. With the cost of hiring a Spanish tutor being upwards of $35 dollars an hour and Spanish classes costing hundreds of dollars, fortunately there is a smart and effective alternative method to learning Spanish. Stunning and Motivating Power Word Phrase Headlines By : Donald Yerke Motivating power phrases in your headline are always a knockout for having your sales letter read. How Do You Get The Attention of People You Don't Know? By : Nick James writing sales letters to potential customers that you don't know. Read the Letter First. Then, Open The Enclosure! By : Nick James sales letter tips What Do Great Headlines Have In Common With Lingerie? By : Lina Penalosa This article explains the basics of good headline writing including: a list of rules to follow, key words to use, 15 examples and 12 formulas the reader can begin using immediately to improve the success of his/her marketing copy. Having Trouble Naming Your Characters? Here's an Easy Technique By : Mervyn Love We've all been there. You know she's called Sandie or Kaylee or some other cool name but can't for the life of you find a suitable surname. You've wrung your hands to the bone, you've drunk the midnight oil, but still a good solid name won't come. What, oh what can you do? Read on, dear writer, an inexhaustible supply of quality names awaits. Internet Authors don't use quills By : Mike Scantlebury Every artist has a hero, someone they admired when younger and then set out to emulate. But do they copy the person or just follow in their footsteps? If you want to go the way of William Shakespeare does that mean you have to use a quill pen and write on parchment? Or is their another way? Perhaps we can learn from the best of new techology, while not ignoring the lessons of the past. What You Must Not Forget - When Writing Articles By : Susan Patton Article Marketing is a great way to share the information you have stored in your head. While you share with others you will also be driving traffic to your website. It's a win win for everybody but there are a few important things you should know before you submit an article to a directory. Why You Should Write Your Autobiography By : Mervyn Love Your life story is unique. You have been through situations, events and emotions that no-one else has in quite the same way. These memories are worth recording. Copywriting Skills Can Get You Out of A Whole Heap Of Trouble! By : Nick James Why Copywriting is important and how it can be used in everyday life. Internet Authors are farmers, really By : Mike Scantlebury As the age of Traditional Publishing draws to an end, authors are finding that the internet can now meet all their needs, for getting published and being heard. Writers make contact with readers through the web, get feedback and improve their craft. Their work grows in the sunlight of positive criticism, watered by the rain of encouragement. The author brings in a well-deserved harvest. Just like farmers, maybe? A Writers Guide to The Deep Web By : Mervyn Love You've got a brilliant idea for an article, but your research is pulling up only scant information. What do you do? Dive into the Deep Web! Screenwriting Career Means Commitment By : Zinn Jeremiah Commitment is needed to succeed as a screenwriter. Generate 15 Article Ideas in 30 Minutes or Less By : Nancy D Waring Article writing ideas. How to instantly improve your writing By : Tony Hetherington Improve yur writing instantly with these simple tips. How to Write Better - The Power of the Quill By : Drew Stevens Letter writing is an art. One need not only to take the time but find the proper language. Moreover, good language achieves emotion; both happy and sad. Therefore letter writing creates activity and differentiation. Why You'll Never Have To Stare at A Blank Page Again When Trying To Create Sales Messages That Sell! By : Nick James how to overcome problems when writing promotional pieces. Got Writers Block? Give It The Elbow With These Sure-fire Tactics By : Mervyn Love You love short story writing but just at the moment the ideas won't come. Sound familiar? With these idea generators you'll never be left in the doldrums again. Get your next story out of your head and onto the paper in no time. Step by Step Process To Writing A Sales Letter By : Learn how to write a sales letter in a simple step by step method Tips on Choosing a Handmade Greeting Card Kit By : Geraldine Jozefiak Card crafts are big business and card kits are a fun way to get started. But not all card making packs give you all the information and instruction your need. Be sure to pick a Company that knows how to explain things clearly and doesn't miss a 'trick' in how they present their project. Read on for a checklist of what to look for. Phone Interview Tips for Freelancers By : Dana Blozis Ensure a successful phone interview with these expert tips. How to Write a Lead-Generating White Paper for a Medical Device By : Alec Alpert The article reveals the unique challenges of writing a lead-generating white paper for medical technology. Secrets of Persuasive Presentations By : Sharon Alexander Secrets of Persuasive Presentations Why a bad headline can cost you By : Tony Hetherington People are busy, lazy or both so you must get your headline right. This article includes the 5 golden rules to create effective killer headlines so that you're never ignored again. How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking By : Sharon Alexander How to overcome the fear of public speaking How to Prepare, Write and Deliver the Perfect Speech By : Sharon Alexander How to Prepare, Write and Deliver the Perfect Speech Writer Beware! It's Easier to Lose Business Clients Than You Think! By : Jo Ann LeQuang Freelance writers who manage to land that elusive (but lucrative) business client often lose the work because of their own faux-pas. Business people and writers may live at different ends of the spectrum, but a smart writer can keep the gig by learning how to take good care of the business client. Work At Home - How to write and distribute your articles! By : Tal Fighel One of the best and free ways to get traffic to your site is to write your own articles and publish them. This is by far the most profitbale long term strategy. The Writing Journey: Transforming Lives By : Marilyn Schwader This article is written about starting down the writing path from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 12 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the last of a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 11 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the ninth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 9-10 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the seventh in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 6 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapters 7-8 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the sixth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 5 By : Marilyn Schwader This is the fifth in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. The Gospel of Writing According to Marilyn, Chapter 4 By : Marilyn Schwader This is part 4 in a series of articles about the writing life, from the perspective of a published author and writing coach. Stress Free Corporate Events By : Mandy Chagger The best way to handle the stress is to find a specialist that knows where in the UK you can host corporate events such as meetings and parties. When you work with a specialist, they can help you fulfil all your needs and even help you add a little something extra to the event.
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