Whether you are writing articles for article directories or posts for your blog, your goal should be to make them useful to readers. But, most of the articles and blog posts are full of vague generalities and they contain a pile of words and sentences meant for search engine rankings only.
If you make your contents useful to readers and strategically use a few key words to make it search engine friendly, you will not only attract search engine traffic but also develop readers' loyalty who will promote your brand virally.
How do you make your article useful to readers? Use the 7 techniques discussed in this article to make an impact on your readers.
1. Use examples to elaborate your point. Without example the writing becomes an exercise in abstraction and many readers will not have a clue as to what you are trying to convey. You can either start with examples and than generalize message to an abstract concept or you can start with a general statement and elaborate it with examples.
If you are discussing several concepts, start with a simple example and build on the same example to illustrate all of your concepts. Switching to different examples for each of your concept, will leave the readers wondering how all the concepts you have discussed in your article relate to each other.
2. Use analogy, metaphor, and story. Analogies are very instructive and they provide insights to an unknown concept using a known concept. For example, you can explain back links by saying, 'a back link to your website is like a vote for your site. If you have more votes than your competitors, you win. More back links to your site means higher ranking in search engine results.'
Metaphors are also used to compare two different concepts but the words 'like' or 'as' are not used in metaphors. Our every day speech is full of metaphors, e.g. 'raining cats and dogs', 'old flame', etc. Use them to liven up your prose but be cautious. Improper use may sow confusion in the reader's mind.
If you have a personal story, use them to illustrate your point. Stories are very powerful in conveying a message. A Story resonances more in the minds of the readers than an abstract concept.
3. Enhance value by incorporating opinions. Bloggers often link to other articles and write a sentence or two to introduce a topic. While this is a good practice in letting your readers know what others are thinking in the related topics, you can enhance the value of the post by including your opinions and inviting others to post their own thoughts in the comment section.
4. Use Quotes from Authoritative Writings. You may already know about the value of using quotes from your college essay writing class. Quotes from authoritative figures help increase the value of your opinion and thoughts. You can proclaim that you are not the lonely person who has this crazy thought, but lots of respected people do agree with your insights.
5. Use illustrations and charts. You can use this technique in Squidoo lenses, Hubpages and in your own blog posts. This technique may not be possible for general article marketing sites because of the popular article directories don't allow images and videos in the article.
Some concepts are difficult to explain using words only. However, a simple illustration helps readers grasp the concept easily. Readers can also easily remember a chart than a few paragraphs of a blog post.
You don't have to be a graphic artist to create useful illustrations. Use MS PowerPoint or other free chart software to create your charts. Use screen captures when writing a 'how to article' about the use of software.
6. Write Pros and Cons. Most articles discuss only one side of a topic; either the writer is for or against it. Why no use both sides of the coin? Share your opinions about why it is good for your readers and what your readers should be cautious about while using or implementing the concept in your article.
7. Let your article sit for a day or two. Don't rush to submit your articles to all the article directories as soon as you finish writing it. Wait for a day or two and read the articles again to see if you can add or modify some thing to make it more useful to your readers.
Does your article provide any useful information to readers to make their life better? It does not always have to be materialistic gains for your readers. Even if you can share humor or inspiration with your readers using your prose, you have achieved your goal of providing value by your writing.
In the web information is cheap but valuable information is few and far between. If you do your part in making your readers happy, you will be recognized as an expert in your field and money will flow.
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Keyword tags: article writing, traffic
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Review of Dustin Cannon\s Just Articles Submission Service
When is the last time you sat down and figured out how much money you've been spending on pay per click advertising? It's probably not something that you really want to discuss, but we know it's most likely a large amount. Plus, if you're reading this then it hasn't gone so well up to this point has it? Well, no worries. The Dustin Cannon's Just Articles Submission Service might be able to help you.
30,000 Plus Websites
Well here's something we weren't expecting. However, it is a catchy headline and the wheels will definitely be spinning when you see it for yourself. The whole idea is to realize how possible it is for someone to drive traffic to their business website by utilizing this program. While they aren't necessarily going to give you thirty thousand websites, you can expect them to have that many articles ready to bring traffic to your site.
Where Do Your Submissions Go To?
This was probably our biggest question. Seriously, what kind of traffic are you going to get from these potential websites? Well, why we don't see the actual sites they are sent to, from the research we found they go to free content sites. This way the thousands of people who are looking for articles in your specific expertise can find them easily.
One thing you'll enjoy is that you won't have to individually place each one of your resource boxes and links because they will already be done for you through the Dustin Cannon's Just Articles Submission Service. Then once published, people find the articles and place them on blogs and websites for their own benefit. In fact, there are some places you won't even know your articles are being placed.
7 Articles a Month
We found this to be an interesting analogy, but an effective one. If you wrote only seven articles a month and published them through Dustin Cannon's Just Articles Submission Service, you would have thousands of links back to your website. Possible? Yes. Feasible? That all depends on whether or not you can write that many articles a month. We imagine you can.
Our Overall Analysis
The good news is there are a few sites they list that your articles will find their ways to when submitted. However, they aren't the only ones. In fact the sales page talks about various other avenues you'll find your articles around. They could be groups, other businesses, and many more. It's well worth taking a look at and figuring out if it's for you.
Once you get to the bottom of the page there will be three different packages to choose from there. Each has their own specialty and range from 5 articles to 21 articles a month. Not to mention this all comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee. So basically you can figure out which one is for you without feeling like you'll be out the money if it doesn't work. We call those types of setups, no brainers. You can call it whatever you want, but if the end result is success, we won't hear anyone complaining.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Just Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/justarticlessubmissionservice.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Just Articles
30,000 Plus Websites
Well here's something we weren't expecting. However, it is a catchy headline and the wheels will definitely be spinning when you see it for yourself. The whole idea is to realize how possible it is for someone to drive traffic to their business website by utilizing this program. While they aren't necessarily going to give you thirty thousand websites, you can expect them to have that many articles ready to bring traffic to your site.
Where Do Your Submissions Go To?
This was probably our biggest question. Seriously, what kind of traffic are you going to get from these potential websites? Well, why we don't see the actual sites they are sent to, from the research we found they go to free content sites. This way the thousands of people who are looking for articles in your specific expertise can find them easily.
One thing you'll enjoy is that you won't have to individually place each one of your resource boxes and links because they will already be done for you through the Dustin Cannon's Just Articles Submission Service. Then once published, people find the articles and place them on blogs and websites for their own benefit. In fact, there are some places you won't even know your articles are being placed.
7 Articles a Month
We found this to be an interesting analogy, but an effective one. If you wrote only seven articles a month and published them through Dustin Cannon's Just Articles Submission Service, you would have thousands of links back to your website. Possible? Yes. Feasible? That all depends on whether or not you can write that many articles a month. We imagine you can.
Our Overall Analysis
The good news is there are a few sites they list that your articles will find their ways to when submitted. However, they aren't the only ones. In fact the sales page talks about various other avenues you'll find your articles around. They could be groups, other businesses, and many more. It's well worth taking a look at and figuring out if it's for you.
Once you get to the bottom of the page there will be three different packages to choose from there. Each has their own specialty and range from 5 articles to 21 articles a month. Not to mention this all comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee. So basically you can figure out which one is for you without feeling like you'll be out the money if it doesn't work. We call those types of setups, no brainers. You can call it whatever you want, but if the end result is success, we won't hear anyone complaining.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Just Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/justarticlessubmissionservice.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Just Articles
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A Review of the Instant Article Wizard
Let's get right to the point with the Instant Article Wizard. This isn't going to be your everyday product read. In fact, Jonathan Leger is well known for keeping his informational items far from hyped up graphics and strategic marketing skills. Why? Well first off he makes his sales pages on his own, and second he deals with programming. So when you read over the system he's explaining it would be wise to pay attention.
Looking for a Complete System?
After he gets done explaining all the stuff above, you'll find a good snapshot of the Instant Article Wizard. On the left hand side is a section where you see the keywords box. Here you can literally search millions of keywords to be used in making a high quality article. There are sentence examples, and then when you look below an article is built around the words you choose to utilize.
If this really isn't enough for you to make a decision, then try looking at the video demo. It gives you a basic overview of how the system works. Better yet, you will see Jonathan use the system himself and get everything done within a eight minute time span. It will show you how to make subtopics within the article, have a great introduction, and finish with a proper conclusion.
Getting Some Examples
We understand your curiosity is peaked right now, but there's more. As you continue down the page you'll find five different articles that the Instant Article Wizard produced. Each are discussions that Jonathan knew nothing about before, but after people read them, they thought he was an expert in the field. Best of all it according to his website it took only about fifteen minutes to make.
Also, it's important for you to notice the different subjects on the first four. They are far apart in the world of knowledge, but the fifth one takes the cake. It will show you the difference on how the Instant Article Wizard can actually make two articles on the same subject completely different. See, we already know you've been wondering about this, which is probably why he put it on there in the first place.
Our Overall Analysis
Listen, there is a substantial amount of information available here. For instance, have you ever thought about tapping into other language markets? This is a brilliant idea for software such as this and a great way to make additional money you previously thought was impossible. The Instant Article Wizard comes equipped with English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German.
You have to remember that you want a ton of backlinks coming to your website. The more you get the better, and after viewing the information on Mr. Leger's sales page this could be the finishing touch for your marketing skills. So take a look at everything he discusses, read over the testimonials, but most of all figure out if this is for you. Before you know it you could have hundreds of articles out there with your link on it. We think that's definitely worth ten more minutes of your time.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Instant Article Wizard at http://www.imreviewkings.com/instantarticlewizard.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Instant Article Wizard
Looking for a Complete System?
After he gets done explaining all the stuff above, you'll find a good snapshot of the Instant Article Wizard. On the left hand side is a section where you see the keywords box. Here you can literally search millions of keywords to be used in making a high quality article. There are sentence examples, and then when you look below an article is built around the words you choose to utilize.
If this really isn't enough for you to make a decision, then try looking at the video demo. It gives you a basic overview of how the system works. Better yet, you will see Jonathan use the system himself and get everything done within a eight minute time span. It will show you how to make subtopics within the article, have a great introduction, and finish with a proper conclusion.
Getting Some Examples
We understand your curiosity is peaked right now, but there's more. As you continue down the page you'll find five different articles that the Instant Article Wizard produced. Each are discussions that Jonathan knew nothing about before, but after people read them, they thought he was an expert in the field. Best of all it according to his website it took only about fifteen minutes to make.
Also, it's important for you to notice the different subjects on the first four. They are far apart in the world of knowledge, but the fifth one takes the cake. It will show you the difference on how the Instant Article Wizard can actually make two articles on the same subject completely different. See, we already know you've been wondering about this, which is probably why he put it on there in the first place.
Our Overall Analysis
Listen, there is a substantial amount of information available here. For instance, have you ever thought about tapping into other language markets? This is a brilliant idea for software such as this and a great way to make additional money you previously thought was impossible. The Instant Article Wizard comes equipped with English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German.
You have to remember that you want a ton of backlinks coming to your website. The more you get the better, and after viewing the information on Mr. Leger's sales page this could be the finishing touch for your marketing skills. So take a look at everything he discusses, read over the testimonials, but most of all figure out if this is for you. Before you know it you could have hundreds of articles out there with your link on it. We think that's definitely worth ten more minutes of your time.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Instant Article Wizard at http://www.imreviewkings.com/instantarticlewizard.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Instant Article Wizard
Monday, November 24, 2008
A Review of How to Write and Publish Your Own Ebook in 7 Days
Have you ever wanted to publish your own book? Self publishing can be a time consuming and expensive (not to say stressful) experience. However, there is a guide that tells you how to publish your own book. Before anything,we would like to state that here we are talking about eBooks. But then why not? Think of the advantages. Almost zero cost to set up.
Electronic downloads mean you don't have to pay for printed copies, or send out physical goods. Use a credit card processor like Clickbank and they will take care of credit card orders, and not to mention perhaps the biggest benefit of clickbank - affiliates. When you sign up with Clickbank, you open up your product to the world of affiliate marketing. Here, other people try to sell your work for you. You in return provide them with a percentage of the sale price (all done automatically by Clickbank).
eBooks are information products - and these are perhaps one of the hottest selling products on the internet today. People want information. If you want to publish your own book, an eBook is perhaps the best way to start. Once it becomes established, you can always approach publishers. If it is a great seller as an eBook, there will not be any need to self publish - the publishers will be queueing up to publish you book.
So how do you write an Ebook?
There is an eBook called "How to Write and Publish your own eBook in as little as 7 days", written by Jim Edwards & Joe Vitale. Both of these authors are bigger than life personalities with a huge amount of experience in writing eBooks and marketing them.
"How to write and publish your own eBook" begins by telling you why eBooks are such a great idea. Jim & Joe then show you how to identify a niche market that people are interested in - in other words a profitable one! After a great deal of inspirational discussion, the Ebook moves onto the 7 Day eBook Writing Method. This method takes up just 23 pages of the 200+ page manual.
However, there really is no need for any more. You might be thinking that the rest of the eBook is just the typical type of padding to fill out an otherwise "short report" into a larger eBook. Not so. The book goes on to tell you how to turn your text document into an eBook - the options for publishing as you like. This does not have to cost you money - there are free ways.
How to write an eBook in as little as 7 days, will take you from the very initial brainstorming, right through to writing and keeping you motivated. Once the final draft is done, Jim & Joe tell you how to format, publish and market your efforts. On page 96, the main eBook finishes.
The rest of the book (over 100 pages) could be described as padding. However, it is very interesting padding. Several well known authors are interviewed. This is extremely enlightening as the interviews are designed to give you an insight into how successful authors get ideas, market their eBooks, and whole stack of other information that is priceless to the wanabee author.
Featured authors interviewed include Yanik Silver & Neil Shearing - two very famous entities.
If you want to self publish your own book, then Jim Edwards & Joe Vitales' awesome "How to write and Publish your own eBook in as little as 7 days" is a goldmine of useful information, and motivational reference. You will not regret buying this eBook, just make sure you use it and stop dithering. Who knows, next week we could see your name in print or all over the Internet for your new eBook.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/ebookmarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about How to Write and Publish Your Own Ebook at http://www.imreviewkings.com/howtowriteandpublishyourownebook.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Publish Your Own Ebook
Electronic downloads mean you don't have to pay for printed copies, or send out physical goods. Use a credit card processor like Clickbank and they will take care of credit card orders, and not to mention perhaps the biggest benefit of clickbank - affiliates. When you sign up with Clickbank, you open up your product to the world of affiliate marketing. Here, other people try to sell your work for you. You in return provide them with a percentage of the sale price (all done automatically by Clickbank).
eBooks are information products - and these are perhaps one of the hottest selling products on the internet today. People want information. If you want to publish your own book, an eBook is perhaps the best way to start. Once it becomes established, you can always approach publishers. If it is a great seller as an eBook, there will not be any need to self publish - the publishers will be queueing up to publish you book.
So how do you write an Ebook?
There is an eBook called "How to Write and Publish your own eBook in as little as 7 days", written by Jim Edwards & Joe Vitale. Both of these authors are bigger than life personalities with a huge amount of experience in writing eBooks and marketing them.
"How to write and publish your own eBook" begins by telling you why eBooks are such a great idea. Jim & Joe then show you how to identify a niche market that people are interested in - in other words a profitable one! After a great deal of inspirational discussion, the Ebook moves onto the 7 Day eBook Writing Method. This method takes up just 23 pages of the 200+ page manual.
However, there really is no need for any more. You might be thinking that the rest of the eBook is just the typical type of padding to fill out an otherwise "short report" into a larger eBook. Not so. The book goes on to tell you how to turn your text document into an eBook - the options for publishing as you like. This does not have to cost you money - there are free ways.
How to write an eBook in as little as 7 days, will take you from the very initial brainstorming, right through to writing and keeping you motivated. Once the final draft is done, Jim & Joe tell you how to format, publish and market your efforts. On page 96, the main eBook finishes.
The rest of the book (over 100 pages) could be described as padding. However, it is very interesting padding. Several well known authors are interviewed. This is extremely enlightening as the interviews are designed to give you an insight into how successful authors get ideas, market their eBooks, and whole stack of other information that is priceless to the wanabee author.
Featured authors interviewed include Yanik Silver & Neil Shearing - two very famous entities.
If you want to self publish your own book, then Jim Edwards & Joe Vitales' awesome "How to write and Publish your own eBook in as little as 7 days" is a goldmine of useful information, and motivational reference. You will not regret buying this eBook, just make sure you use it and stop dithering. Who knows, next week we could see your name in print or all over the Internet for your new eBook.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/ebookmarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about How to Write and Publish Your Own Ebook at http://www.imreviewkings.com/howtowriteandpublishyourownebook.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Publish Your Own Ebook
A Review of How to Write Successful Feature Articles
It is often said that one skill that will never go out of style is that of writing. As long as you can write, you'll find an industry that will give you what you want, but you'll find that cracking into that industry might be harder than you think. If you are interested in making a living as a writer, you'll find that you need to know a lot more than when to capitalize and when to put commas in!
Writing to make a living is a lot different from writing to please yourself, and if you want to move forward in this industry, you'll find that there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. The first thing that you should remember is that making a living as a writer involves knowing how to make it in the industry, and you'll find that by taking a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles course that you will find yourself well on the road to succeeding at this.
When you are taking a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles program, you'll find that you will be given over to a new world of writing. If you have ever taken a writing course before, you are already familiar with pieces of advice that say things like keep the plot going, or be clear when you are trying to get your point across.
The truth of the matter is that even with that good advice under your belt, you'll still have a tough time getting published. When it comes right down to it, you'll find that editors and magazines have their own standards, which are not always readily apparent just from looking over what they are saying in the first place. You'll find that when you are looking to move forward that you need to be aware of this, and you need to figure out what you are looking forward too.
Keep in mind that you do need to stop and think about where you are going when it comes to the basics as well. Have you forgotten how to write and speak properly? If you have, this will disqualify you as much as anything else, and you'll find that in the long run, you should think about what you need to do to make sure that you can get the options that you need. You'll also learn about things like how to get your audience's attention, not just through good prose but through good formatting, and you'll find that there are plenty of tips that you need to know to get ahead in the field of writing that you choose.
Don't get left behind when it comes to your writing. Take a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles program and you'll find that there are secrets that can get you accepted as long as you have the drive. You already know you have the drive, so take the time to think about what else you need!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about How to Write Successful Feature Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/howtowritesuccessfulfeaturearticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Write Successful Feature Articles
Writing to make a living is a lot different from writing to please yourself, and if you want to move forward in this industry, you'll find that there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. The first thing that you should remember is that making a living as a writer involves knowing how to make it in the industry, and you'll find that by taking a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles course that you will find yourself well on the road to succeeding at this.
When you are taking a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles program, you'll find that you will be given over to a new world of writing. If you have ever taken a writing course before, you are already familiar with pieces of advice that say things like keep the plot going, or be clear when you are trying to get your point across.
The truth of the matter is that even with that good advice under your belt, you'll still have a tough time getting published. When it comes right down to it, you'll find that editors and magazines have their own standards, which are not always readily apparent just from looking over what they are saying in the first place. You'll find that when you are looking to move forward that you need to be aware of this, and you need to figure out what you are looking forward too.
Keep in mind that you do need to stop and think about where you are going when it comes to the basics as well. Have you forgotten how to write and speak properly? If you have, this will disqualify you as much as anything else, and you'll find that in the long run, you should think about what you need to do to make sure that you can get the options that you need. You'll also learn about things like how to get your audience's attention, not just through good prose but through good formatting, and you'll find that there are plenty of tips that you need to know to get ahead in the field of writing that you choose.
Don't get left behind when it comes to your writing. Take a look at the How to Write Successful Feature Articles program and you'll find that there are secrets that can get you accepted as long as you have the drive. You already know you have the drive, so take the time to think about what else you need!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about How to Write Successful Feature Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/howtowritesuccessfulfeaturearticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Write Successful Feature Articles
A Review of the Hub Pages Article Submission Service
When you want to make sure that your viewpoint gets known and that your work gets read, you might find that you are looking at a few different avenues that are open to you. You might find that you want to start a blog, or maybe you simply want to create an archive of your own works that are housed on your website.
With this in mind, you'll soon find that there are many different options that are open to you, but that there are very few that are going to be what you really need. When you want to make sure that your articles get read and will influence the world around you, you'll find that one fo the best tools that you have at your disposal is the Hub Pages Article Submission Service, a service which many writers have turned to.
With the Hub Pages Article Submission Service, you'll be able to take advantage of a highly trafficked site that will let you move forward and really get your options taken care of. Consider what you are looking for when it comes to various options in front of you, and you'll soon see that this option is one of the most popular with good reason. You'll be able to move forward and get your work done, all without paying a penny!
For many writers, this can be a great way to move forward and to get the right options taken care of. This can be a golden opportunity for you if only you seize it. Take the time to realize that many people have, and that by not doing so, you might feel that you are falling ever father behind. Don't let something like this happen to you, so take advantage of this opportunity while you can.
When you are looking for a service that will be free, you'll find that the Hub Pages Article Submission Service is something that you can look forward to. Far too many services will ask that you pay to put your article forward, but remember that this should never be the case.
You are doing them a favor, along with putting your work out there, and this means a lot. You'll also find that there are plenty of tools available on this site that will let you get the right look. Remember that presentation means a lot and that you will be able to get your options in a row. Don't let a poor presentation stop you from getting the right amount of work done that you need. There is no reason to hold back, so take advantage of everything that you have waiting for you.
Always consider what your options are when it comes to an article submission service. What are you looking at when it comes to the Hub Pages Article Submission Service? Get the facts right the first time and make sure that you get involved with a service that will look after you well. There are many different options open to you, so don't delay!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Hub Pages at http://www.imreviewkings.com/hubpages.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Hub Pages, Article Submission Service
With this in mind, you'll soon find that there are many different options that are open to you, but that there are very few that are going to be what you really need. When you want to make sure that your articles get read and will influence the world around you, you'll find that one fo the best tools that you have at your disposal is the Hub Pages Article Submission Service, a service which many writers have turned to.
With the Hub Pages Article Submission Service, you'll be able to take advantage of a highly trafficked site that will let you move forward and really get your options taken care of. Consider what you are looking for when it comes to various options in front of you, and you'll soon see that this option is one of the most popular with good reason. You'll be able to move forward and get your work done, all without paying a penny!
For many writers, this can be a great way to move forward and to get the right options taken care of. This can be a golden opportunity for you if only you seize it. Take the time to realize that many people have, and that by not doing so, you might feel that you are falling ever father behind. Don't let something like this happen to you, so take advantage of this opportunity while you can.
When you are looking for a service that will be free, you'll find that the Hub Pages Article Submission Service is something that you can look forward to. Far too many services will ask that you pay to put your article forward, but remember that this should never be the case.
You are doing them a favor, along with putting your work out there, and this means a lot. You'll also find that there are plenty of tools available on this site that will let you get the right look. Remember that presentation means a lot and that you will be able to get your options in a row. Don't let a poor presentation stop you from getting the right amount of work done that you need. There is no reason to hold back, so take advantage of everything that you have waiting for you.
Always consider what your options are when it comes to an article submission service. What are you looking at when it comes to the Hub Pages Article Submission Service? Get the facts right the first time and make sure that you get involved with a service that will look after you well. There are many different options open to you, so don't delay!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Hub Pages at http://www.imreviewkings.com/hubpages.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Hub Pages, Article Submission Service
A Review of the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service
Are you in a place where you have a lot of good information but you don't know how to get it out there? Maybe this information has everything to do with the service or the product you provide, and maybe if everyone just had a little bit of information out there, then they could see what they are missing out on!
If you are someone who has trains of thought like this pretty routinely, you'll soon realize that there are ways that you can move forward and get the word out. If you are looking to both inform people and to let them know that you have the authority and the expertise to inform them, you'll find that one thing that you need to think about is the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service and what it can do for you.
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By putting a link back to your service as far as link building goes, you are ensuring that more people will find your work and that they will be more likely to take it seriously. You'll find that link building is one of the best reasons to patronize services like those found with the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service.
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If you are someone who has trains of thought like this pretty routinely, you'll soon realize that there are ways that you can move forward and get the word out. If you are looking to both inform people and to let them know that you have the authority and the expertise to inform them, you'll find that one thing that you need to think about is the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service and what it can do for you.
Make sure that you don't get left behind when it comes to getting good information out there. So many people are in a great position to make sure that they are going to get the results that they need, and if you can move forward and get the work done that you require, you'll soon realize that there are plenty of options open to you do to do so. When you are going to write articles, you'll soon discover that you have plenty of options open to you and that there are plenty of avenues that will allow you to do this.
But at the end of the day, you should keep in mind the fact that you need to think about making sure that your options are good. Take a look at the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service and you'll realize that some services are definitely better than others and that you can get a lot of mileage both out of the prestige of writing articles and out of making sure that you are going to get the authority to do so.
Many people are aware that when they start writing articles that they will need a place to post them. Frequently, the first place that comes to mind is their own website, but while this is not by any stretch of the imagination a bad idea, it is not really a good one either. When you start thinking about your options when it comes to article submission, remember that one area where it can help you is through link building.
By putting a link back to your service as far as link building goes, you are ensuring that more people will find your work and that they will be more likely to take it seriously. You'll find that link building is one of the best reasons to patronize services like those found with the Idea Marketers Article Submission Service.
Don't delay when it comes to the options that you have in front of you. There is every kind of good available to be found when you submit your articles good directories, and you'll find that with just a little bit of work, you can have more attention than you know how to deal with!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Idea Marketers at http://www.imreviewkings.com/ideamarketers.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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Write Articles - Five Popular Topics the Audience Loves to Read
Authors and Webmasters are always on the look out for topics to write articles.
If you are knowledgeable, writing articles on a variety of subjects will not be difficult. There is no point in writing articles on topics people are not interested in. Articles on certain topics are very much sought after today. People are anxious to read these articles, gather some tips and ideas that will be of benefit to them and their families. Given below are five topics that are amazingly popular among readers.
Health:
Today with the advancement of medical science, people are becoming more and more aware of the consequences of eating junk food, irregular exercise and the health problems associated with them. People are very conscious about leading a healthy lifestyle and are prepared to spend large amounts of money to purchase books and magazines to learn about healthy living. Articles on health and healthy living are very popular today.
Making Money:
Who does not want money? Everyone wants money. Everyone needs money. Your lifestyle depends on money. In fact your very survival depends on it. People all over the world are searching high and low and exploring every possibility of making money.
Daily people search in Google, Yahoo or MSN and the daily newspapers for opportunities for making money.
There is a tremendous scope to write articles on how stay at home parents, students, the part time worker, and the low income earner can all make money both online and offline.
Home and Garden:
There is no other better place than Home Sweet Home. Yes home is a wonderful place whether it is big or small. Don't we love to keep our home beautiful, presentable and clutter free? We love to see our children grow up safe and sound in pleasant surroundings and in a great atmosphere. A beautiful home with a well laid out garden is a wonderful place to entertain friends and guests.
Home owners are always on the look out for tips and ideas on how to decorate and beautify their house, grow flower plants maintain a garden and how to grow vegetables.
Personal Care:
Millions of dollars are spent every year by multi-national companies in developing Personal Care products. Many more millions are spent by people, especially women all over the world in purchasing these products to add glamour and enhance their beauty. This clearly indicates the demand for these products.
Women love to look pretty and attractive. It is their inherent nature. They will grab the articles that give them beauty tips. They would also love to be the first to know of a new perfume or personal care product or a review about it. A whole range of opportunities are available to write articles.
Food and Drink:
Some people eat to live while there are many others who live to eat. Whatever category you fall into, the fact is that food is essential for survival.
We enjoy preparing our food and trying our hand on various recipes. It is fun for the whole family. It is also fun trying out the various wines, alcoholic beverages and fruit juices too.
Magazines specializing in food and drink and TV channels specializing in food are popular today. The scope for writing articles is huge especially about healthy food, vegetarian food and a variety of allied topics.
Conclusion:
So here you are. Write articles that are of quality on these popular topics. Research if necessary but write articles on what they love to read. You will be surprised at the number of people who will want to read your articles. Enjoy writing.
About the Author:
Copyright © Kanaga Siva. Kanaga Siva is an Expert Author and Internet Marketer. Welcome to his Website and Blog for the Best Tips and Advice on Article Writing, Internet Business Opportunities and Affiliate Marketing. http://www.business-fromhome.com http://business-fromhome.blogspot.com
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If you are knowledgeable, writing articles on a variety of subjects will not be difficult. There is no point in writing articles on topics people are not interested in. Articles on certain topics are very much sought after today. People are anxious to read these articles, gather some tips and ideas that will be of benefit to them and their families. Given below are five topics that are amazingly popular among readers.
Health:
Today with the advancement of medical science, people are becoming more and more aware of the consequences of eating junk food, irregular exercise and the health problems associated with them. People are very conscious about leading a healthy lifestyle and are prepared to spend large amounts of money to purchase books and magazines to learn about healthy living. Articles on health and healthy living are very popular today.
Making Money:
Who does not want money? Everyone wants money. Everyone needs money. Your lifestyle depends on money. In fact your very survival depends on it. People all over the world are searching high and low and exploring every possibility of making money.
Daily people search in Google, Yahoo or MSN and the daily newspapers for opportunities for making money.
There is a tremendous scope to write articles on how stay at home parents, students, the part time worker, and the low income earner can all make money both online and offline.
Home and Garden:
There is no other better place than Home Sweet Home. Yes home is a wonderful place whether it is big or small. Don't we love to keep our home beautiful, presentable and clutter free? We love to see our children grow up safe and sound in pleasant surroundings and in a great atmosphere. A beautiful home with a well laid out garden is a wonderful place to entertain friends and guests.
Home owners are always on the look out for tips and ideas on how to decorate and beautify their house, grow flower plants maintain a garden and how to grow vegetables.
Personal Care:
Millions of dollars are spent every year by multi-national companies in developing Personal Care products. Many more millions are spent by people, especially women all over the world in purchasing these products to add glamour and enhance their beauty. This clearly indicates the demand for these products.
Women love to look pretty and attractive. It is their inherent nature. They will grab the articles that give them beauty tips. They would also love to be the first to know of a new perfume or personal care product or a review about it. A whole range of opportunities are available to write articles.
Food and Drink:
Some people eat to live while there are many others who live to eat. Whatever category you fall into, the fact is that food is essential for survival.
We enjoy preparing our food and trying our hand on various recipes. It is fun for the whole family. It is also fun trying out the various wines, alcoholic beverages and fruit juices too.
Magazines specializing in food and drink and TV channels specializing in food are popular today. The scope for writing articles is huge especially about healthy food, vegetarian food and a variety of allied topics.
Conclusion:
So here you are. Write articles that are of quality on these popular topics. Research if necessary but write articles on what they love to read. You will be surprised at the number of people who will want to read your articles. Enjoy writing.
About the Author:
Copyright © Kanaga Siva. Kanaga Siva is an Expert Author and Internet Marketer. Welcome to his Website and Blog for the Best Tips and Advice on Article Writing, Internet Business Opportunities and Affiliate Marketing. http://www.business-fromhome.com http://business-fromhome.blogspot.com
Keyword tags: Write articles, popular topics, writing articles, articles, writing, making money,
All About Freelance Technical Writing Jobs
If you have specialized knowledge other than how to be a great writer, then technical writing may be for you.
Technical writing combines your writing talent with a specific area of expertise, such as IT, graphic design, education, engineering, the automotive industry, etc. You could be writing for others who are already familiar with the field, or you could be writing to teach others.
How much does technical writing pay?
Technical writing freelancers often get paid very well, anywhere from $40 to $100 per hour or more. Technical writers command a higher rate of pay because it takes much more than polished writing skills to do the job.
Where can I find technical writing jobs?
The Internet is the ideal resource, especially if you're just getting started. Check out websites like computerjobs.com, IFreelance.com, or rentacoder.com. These sites offer many postings by companies seeking freelance technical writers in a variety of industries.
I also recommend you post your resume on an employment site like CareerBuilder.com or Workopolis.com. Because you have a specialized skill set, know that there will be people actively looking for you. Having your resume on this type of website will greatly increase your chances of getting a well-paid technical writing gig.
Another technique is to do some brainstorming. Ask yourself if you have a specialized skill set or knowledge base. If so, what companies are in your area that could use a writer with skills like yours? Contact those businesses directly with your resume and a letter explaining how difficult it can be to find a good technical writer and that you're available to help with any upcoming projects they may have.
What type of work will I be doing?
In IT, technical writers are often creating software or hardware manuals from scratch, or writing about coding. In the education field, you may be writing textbooks or creating PowerPoint slides for online learning programs. You could also be writing assembly manuals for machines, preparing reports for a pharmaceutical company, or creating do-it-yourself manuals for home repairs, etc.
In any technical writing job, you'll need to have good writing and communication skills on top of your area of expertise. Technical writing projects are often collaborative, meaning you'll have to deal with other people and complete the project as a team. Even if you're working alone, your client will want to know how you're progressing and whether you're on track with what he or she is looking for. Expect lots of communication, either over the Internet or by phone.
How do I properly respond to an ad for a technical writer?
To maximize your chances of success, your response should include:
- A note about how valuable you feel the company is
- A summary of your qualifications in the field of expertise
- An overview of your superior writing ability
- Any related experience you may have
This response could be in a cover letter accompanying your resume or in your bid on a freelancing website. Read the sample ad below to see if you could make a compelling candidate:
We are an online learning company specializing in business skills. We teach administrators, HR people, etc. to effectively coach employees and streamline day-to-day business. We design online courses and downloadable presentations. We need a writer to help us with our upcoming courses for next year.
In order to make maximum impact, your response needs to hit each of the four points above. For example, you might respond like so:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I've taken a look at your website and I must say that your material is very impressive! It's clear that you provide a lot of value to the businesses that use your services, and I would welcome the opportunity to join your team.
I hold a Bachelor of Commerce with a Human Resources designation. Throughout my education I designed various studies of employee behavior. Recently, I've been working as a consultant helping companies optimize employee productivity. I believe my skills may be of benefit to your company.
In addition, I am an accomplished writer. I have written articles, reports, and web content. My clients are always pleased with my work because it is grammatically flawless, concise, and easily accessible to readers.
Thank you for considering me for this position.
Sincerely, (name)
That's it! Just remember that you have a unique combination of highly sought-after skills, and you'll have your first technical writing job in no time.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance technical writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Technical writing combines your writing talent with a specific area of expertise, such as IT, graphic design, education, engineering, the automotive industry, etc. You could be writing for others who are already familiar with the field, or you could be writing to teach others.
How much does technical writing pay?
Technical writing freelancers often get paid very well, anywhere from $40 to $100 per hour or more. Technical writers command a higher rate of pay because it takes much more than polished writing skills to do the job.
Where can I find technical writing jobs?
The Internet is the ideal resource, especially if you're just getting started. Check out websites like computerjobs.com, IFreelance.com, or rentacoder.com. These sites offer many postings by companies seeking freelance technical writers in a variety of industries.
I also recommend you post your resume on an employment site like CareerBuilder.com or Workopolis.com. Because you have a specialized skill set, know that there will be people actively looking for you. Having your resume on this type of website will greatly increase your chances of getting a well-paid technical writing gig.
Another technique is to do some brainstorming. Ask yourself if you have a specialized skill set or knowledge base. If so, what companies are in your area that could use a writer with skills like yours? Contact those businesses directly with your resume and a letter explaining how difficult it can be to find a good technical writer and that you're available to help with any upcoming projects they may have.
What type of work will I be doing?
In IT, technical writers are often creating software or hardware manuals from scratch, or writing about coding. In the education field, you may be writing textbooks or creating PowerPoint slides for online learning programs. You could also be writing assembly manuals for machines, preparing reports for a pharmaceutical company, or creating do-it-yourself manuals for home repairs, etc.
In any technical writing job, you'll need to have good writing and communication skills on top of your area of expertise. Technical writing projects are often collaborative, meaning you'll have to deal with other people and complete the project as a team. Even if you're working alone, your client will want to know how you're progressing and whether you're on track with what he or she is looking for. Expect lots of communication, either over the Internet or by phone.
How do I properly respond to an ad for a technical writer?
To maximize your chances of success, your response should include:
- A note about how valuable you feel the company is
- A summary of your qualifications in the field of expertise
- An overview of your superior writing ability
- Any related experience you may have
This response could be in a cover letter accompanying your resume or in your bid on a freelancing website. Read the sample ad below to see if you could make a compelling candidate:
We are an online learning company specializing in business skills. We teach administrators, HR people, etc. to effectively coach employees and streamline day-to-day business. We design online courses and downloadable presentations. We need a writer to help us with our upcoming courses for next year.
In order to make maximum impact, your response needs to hit each of the four points above. For example, you might respond like so:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I've taken a look at your website and I must say that your material is very impressive! It's clear that you provide a lot of value to the businesses that use your services, and I would welcome the opportunity to join your team.
I hold a Bachelor of Commerce with a Human Resources designation. Throughout my education I designed various studies of employee behavior. Recently, I've been working as a consultant helping companies optimize employee productivity. I believe my skills may be of benefit to your company.
In addition, I am an accomplished writer. I have written articles, reports, and web content. My clients are always pleased with my work because it is grammatically flawless, concise, and easily accessible to readers.
Thank you for considering me for this position.
Sincerely, (name)
That's it! Just remember that you have a unique combination of highly sought-after skills, and you'll have your first technical writing job in no time.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance technical writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
All About Freelance Travel Writing Jobs
All About Freelance Travel Writing Jobs
Freelance travel writing sounds glamorous: travel the seven continents, experience everything firsthand, and share your memories with the world.
The reality of travel writing is that it's hard work in a competitive industry. Many people who travel think, "Hey, I'll write an article about this." You'll need to stand out from the crowd to get paid as a travel writer.
What's involved in freelance travel writing?
The best thing about travel writing is – no surprise here – the travel. If you like to see different parts of the world, travel writing may be for you.
However, don't expect a travel magazine to send you places all expenses paid. That is a big fat myth. People selling e-books and online courses want you to believe this myth so you'll pay hundreds of dollars for "embellished" information. It does happen, but rarely, and only if the editor can see a good reason to not make you pay yourself.
Also, remember that travel writing means working while you're traveling. It can take the fun out of your journeys if you must meet a deadline and you are constantly thinking about how you can spin your fun adventures into a sellable article.
Who is looking for freelance travel writers?
Many travel magazines seek out the services of freelance writers, because freelance writers provide most of their content. You could also try contacting one of the major publications of travel guides, such as Lonely Planet, Fromer's, or Fodor's.
If you lack experience, you might find it easier for an Internet site to publish you. Write your article and then search for websites that focus on that place. Most cities -- and even small towns -- have tourism websites for potential new visitors. Try approaching one of them to see if they'll pay for your article.
How much does freelance travel writing pay?
Don't expect to feed your family as a travel writer, especially if you're just starting out. New writers usually earn less than $100 per article, which doesn't exactly cover the money you shelled out for airfare, food, and a place to sleep.
Experienced travel writers writers who land great writing gigs can expect editors to pay them up to $1,000 for a featured article, or $10,000 to $30,000 for an entire travel book. You'll have to put in the time, so be patient while you build up your portfolio.
If you want to freelance as a travel writer, then start out writing about places you've been to. Try to look at the money and the publication aspect as a fringe benefit of seeing some of the most beautiful places in the world.
How do I approach these companies?
You can approach prospective clients and editors in two ways:
(1) Submit a query letter. Editors at travel guide publications prefer query letters, and so do magazines and websites. To craft a query letter, make sure you're familiar with the goals and style of the publication you want to write for. Write your query letter that briefly explains the article you'd like to submit, as well as why the publication should hire you. Include any publishing credentials you may have.
(2) Or, just send the article. This sometimes works for websites and magazines. If you think you have a great article that matches perfectly for a given publication, send it and see what they say. You'll also want to include a brief letter explaining how much you enjoy their publication and how honored you'd be to join their team of writers.
In either case, the key is research. Know your publication before you send anything. Remember: you have to impress the editor. Also, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope – it almost guarantees they'll get back to you.
A brief example
Check out this ad to see if you can figure out how to impress an editor:
Currently accepting submissions for our publication of Backpackers Quarterly. Articles should be about experiences traveling, no more than 750 words.
Okay, the magazine is called "Backpackers Quarterly," so the editor probably won't appreciate an article about a 5-star resort in Barbados. Only submit articles that fall under the category of "adventures on a budget," and don't forget to include your credentials, if any, with your submission.
If you can impress the editor, you're on your way to freelancing as a travel writer!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance travel writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Freelance travel writing sounds glamorous: travel the seven continents, experience everything firsthand, and share your memories with the world.
The reality of travel writing is that it's hard work in a competitive industry. Many people who travel think, "Hey, I'll write an article about this." You'll need to stand out from the crowd to get paid as a travel writer.
What's involved in freelance travel writing?
The best thing about travel writing is – no surprise here – the travel. If you like to see different parts of the world, travel writing may be for you.
However, don't expect a travel magazine to send you places all expenses paid. That is a big fat myth. People selling e-books and online courses want you to believe this myth so you'll pay hundreds of dollars for "embellished" information. It does happen, but rarely, and only if the editor can see a good reason to not make you pay yourself.
Also, remember that travel writing means working while you're traveling. It can take the fun out of your journeys if you must meet a deadline and you are constantly thinking about how you can spin your fun adventures into a sellable article.
Who is looking for freelance travel writers?
Many travel magazines seek out the services of freelance writers, because freelance writers provide most of their content. You could also try contacting one of the major publications of travel guides, such as Lonely Planet, Fromer's, or Fodor's.
If you lack experience, you might find it easier for an Internet site to publish you. Write your article and then search for websites that focus on that place. Most cities -- and even small towns -- have tourism websites for potential new visitors. Try approaching one of them to see if they'll pay for your article.
How much does freelance travel writing pay?
Don't expect to feed your family as a travel writer, especially if you're just starting out. New writers usually earn less than $100 per article, which doesn't exactly cover the money you shelled out for airfare, food, and a place to sleep.
Experienced travel writers writers who land great writing gigs can expect editors to pay them up to $1,000 for a featured article, or $10,000 to $30,000 for an entire travel book. You'll have to put in the time, so be patient while you build up your portfolio.
If you want to freelance as a travel writer, then start out writing about places you've been to. Try to look at the money and the publication aspect as a fringe benefit of seeing some of the most beautiful places in the world.
How do I approach these companies?
You can approach prospective clients and editors in two ways:
(1) Submit a query letter. Editors at travel guide publications prefer query letters, and so do magazines and websites. To craft a query letter, make sure you're familiar with the goals and style of the publication you want to write for. Write your query letter that briefly explains the article you'd like to submit, as well as why the publication should hire you. Include any publishing credentials you may have.
(2) Or, just send the article. This sometimes works for websites and magazines. If you think you have a great article that matches perfectly for a given publication, send it and see what they say. You'll also want to include a brief letter explaining how much you enjoy their publication and how honored you'd be to join their team of writers.
In either case, the key is research. Know your publication before you send anything. Remember: you have to impress the editor. Also, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope – it almost guarantees they'll get back to you.
A brief example
Check out this ad to see if you can figure out how to impress an editor:
Currently accepting submissions for our publication of Backpackers Quarterly. Articles should be about experiences traveling, no more than 750 words.
Okay, the magazine is called "Backpackers Quarterly," so the editor probably won't appreciate an article about a 5-star resort in Barbados. Only submit articles that fall under the category of "adventures on a budget," and don't forget to include your credentials, if any, with your submission.
If you can impress the editor, you're on your way to freelancing as a travel writer!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance travel writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Sample Eulogy For Grandmother - How to Study Samples and Write the Perfect Piece
One focal point of a funeral is the eulogy, which has the main objective of paying tribute to the deceased as an individual who lived a life deserving of celebration. A eulogy serves as a fitting way for family and friends to say their final goodbye to their loved one. It also helps you, the speaker, process some of your emotions and present them to the audience.
If you have been tasked with writing a eulogy for your recently passed grandmother, you might feel a bit uneasy about how to go about this. You might be worried that you won't be able to put your feelings into words or find an appropriate way to start your speech. Fortunately, there is a wide array of sample eulogies for a grandmother readily available on the Web. Such samples will provide you with a framework on which you can base your own eulogy, ideas for content, and tips on ensuring that your eulogy uses an appropriate tone. Given this, it becomes clear why having access to sample eulogies for a grandma can be very beneficial in the writing process.
Any top quality sample eulogy for a grandmother employs a very organized and cohesive structure. Take a moment to scrutinize the sample's structure. The introduction, body, and conclusion will typically be very easy to identify. Your own eulogy for your grandmother should likewise be very organized. Although you should utilize a very personal approach, an effective strategy for getting your message across is making sure that your eulogy is easy to follow. This can be achieved by using a simple structure such as that which may be found in sample eulogies for a grandma - that is, one composed of a clear beginning, middle, and end. These are usually also the main paragraphs of the eulogy.
Obviously, the structure of your eulogy will be rendered useless without content. In terms of content, a truly powerful and moving eulogy is one that is highly personal. Don't be shy to share your deepest feelings about your grandmother, as this is the key to a touching eulogy. Also, it is important to note that you won't be expected to express the feelings and thoughts of all those gathered. Rather, much like the sample eulogies for a grandmother that you will read, your eulogy should include facts, stories, and anecdotes that you personally feel best capture the essence of your grandmother's character. Sample eulogies for a grandma will illustrate precisely how to keep your eulogy at a very personal level.
The eulogy you compose is a gift both for your grandmother and everyone mourning her death. If you use a sample eulogy for a grandmother as a guide and make sure to share thoughts and memories that are genuine and heartfelt, your eulogy will be remembered for years to come. So go ahead, do not be afraid. Write the eulogy from your heart and speak it from the heart. The more sincere you are, the more you'll assist yourself and the audience.
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If you have been tasked with writing a eulogy for your recently passed grandmother, you might feel a bit uneasy about how to go about this. You might be worried that you won't be able to put your feelings into words or find an appropriate way to start your speech. Fortunately, there is a wide array of sample eulogies for a grandmother readily available on the Web. Such samples will provide you with a framework on which you can base your own eulogy, ideas for content, and tips on ensuring that your eulogy uses an appropriate tone. Given this, it becomes clear why having access to sample eulogies for a grandma can be very beneficial in the writing process.
Any top quality sample eulogy for a grandmother employs a very organized and cohesive structure. Take a moment to scrutinize the sample's structure. The introduction, body, and conclusion will typically be very easy to identify. Your own eulogy for your grandmother should likewise be very organized. Although you should utilize a very personal approach, an effective strategy for getting your message across is making sure that your eulogy is easy to follow. This can be achieved by using a simple structure such as that which may be found in sample eulogies for a grandma - that is, one composed of a clear beginning, middle, and end. These are usually also the main paragraphs of the eulogy.
Obviously, the structure of your eulogy will be rendered useless without content. In terms of content, a truly powerful and moving eulogy is one that is highly personal. Don't be shy to share your deepest feelings about your grandmother, as this is the key to a touching eulogy. Also, it is important to note that you won't be expected to express the feelings and thoughts of all those gathered. Rather, much like the sample eulogies for a grandmother that you will read, your eulogy should include facts, stories, and anecdotes that you personally feel best capture the essence of your grandmother's character. Sample eulogies for a grandma will illustrate precisely how to keep your eulogy at a very personal level.
The eulogy you compose is a gift both for your grandmother and everyone mourning her death. If you use a sample eulogy for a grandmother as a guide and make sure to share thoughts and memories that are genuine and heartfelt, your eulogy will be remembered for years to come. So go ahead, do not be afraid. Write the eulogy from your heart and speak it from the heart. The more sincere you are, the more you'll assist yourself and the audience.
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All About Freelance Resume Writing Jobs
Resume writing may not seem difficult for a writer like you, but for the average person it can cause serious anxiety attacks. Resumes are a job seeker's first impression at a potential new job – so he wants to get it right. Many people (rightly) don't trust their own abilities to prepare a great resume, so they hire a freelance resume writer to do it for them.
Resume writing can earn you anywhere from $30 to $300 per resume, even if you're a novice. No, it's not a typo, and it's not a bad chunk of change for one or two hours of your time!
How can I get freelance resume writing gigs?
Everyone needs a resume. Students looking for their first job, executives who want to move up the ladder, stay-at-home moms who are ready to go back to work, retirees who want a little extra cash… the list goes on.
The best way to find these jobs is to make it easy for the jobs to find you. Place an ad in the newspaper (weekends are usually best); or better yet, put one in the Yellow Pages. Even a small ad will draw much attention.
You can look online, as well, but usually the few you can find don't pay very well. A resume writing service may also hire you for your freelance services, but you'll make more money if you're in business for yourself.
What skills do I need to write a good resume?
First, you need flawless spelling and grammar. You also need an eye for aesthetically pleasing formatting. A resume should flow logically, with lots of white space, professional fonts, that sort of thing.
Various jobs call for different resumes; if you aren't sure what goes best with what, then invest in a book on resume writing from your local bookstore. It will give you essential tips to write different resumes that, at first, may seem foreign to you.
It also helps if you're creative, especially if your client's work history is less than awe-inspiring. Have they done any volunteer work? Do they have any hobbies that may be marketable as skills? Remember, people are hiring you to showcase them in their best possible light.
Of course, it's always a good idea to have a portfolio to show your future clients. If you don't have a portfolios of samples, then make some resumes up and put them in a folder. You don't need any actual experience, as long as you're willing to put in the time to create some samples.
What should I say to potential customers?
Okay, you've placed your ad and someone has contacted you to write a resume, but the person is wondering how much it costs. Now what?
Let's say you get an email from someone that says:
Hi there. I am in desperate need of a new resume. I'm in a dead-end fast food job and I really want to do something else. How much does it cost to get a new resume? Thanks, Rebecca.
Do you write this poor soul back with: "Thank you for your inquiry. My fee is $75 per resume"? NO!
Although it's veiled, Rebecca's email asks much more than the price of a resume. She hates her job and she is desperate to move up in the world. Working in a fast food restaurant tells you she probably doesn't have many skills or anything better than a high school diploma (if that). She also probably doesn't have much money. In short, Rebecca wants to know if you're the person to help get her out of a depressing situation.
A response like the one below sends the message that yes, you are the person right for the task.
Hi Rebecca. Thanks for your email. It sounds like you don't have too much job experience, but don't worry – a good resume will show your new boss how great you were at your old job and how fast you can learn new skills. For $45, I can make you a brand new resume with a real 'wow' factor. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Remember, your clients don't just want a resume. They want a job. Show them that you can help them get that job within their budget, and you're on your way to a profitable career in freelance resume writing!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance resume writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Resume writing can earn you anywhere from $30 to $300 per resume, even if you're a novice. No, it's not a typo, and it's not a bad chunk of change for one or two hours of your time!
How can I get freelance resume writing gigs?
Everyone needs a resume. Students looking for their first job, executives who want to move up the ladder, stay-at-home moms who are ready to go back to work, retirees who want a little extra cash… the list goes on.
The best way to find these jobs is to make it easy for the jobs to find you. Place an ad in the newspaper (weekends are usually best); or better yet, put one in the Yellow Pages. Even a small ad will draw much attention.
You can look online, as well, but usually the few you can find don't pay very well. A resume writing service may also hire you for your freelance services, but you'll make more money if you're in business for yourself.
What skills do I need to write a good resume?
First, you need flawless spelling and grammar. You also need an eye for aesthetically pleasing formatting. A resume should flow logically, with lots of white space, professional fonts, that sort of thing.
Various jobs call for different resumes; if you aren't sure what goes best with what, then invest in a book on resume writing from your local bookstore. It will give you essential tips to write different resumes that, at first, may seem foreign to you.
It also helps if you're creative, especially if your client's work history is less than awe-inspiring. Have they done any volunteer work? Do they have any hobbies that may be marketable as skills? Remember, people are hiring you to showcase them in their best possible light.
Of course, it's always a good idea to have a portfolio to show your future clients. If you don't have a portfolios of samples, then make some resumes up and put them in a folder. You don't need any actual experience, as long as you're willing to put in the time to create some samples.
What should I say to potential customers?
Okay, you've placed your ad and someone has contacted you to write a resume, but the person is wondering how much it costs. Now what?
Let's say you get an email from someone that says:
Hi there. I am in desperate need of a new resume. I'm in a dead-end fast food job and I really want to do something else. How much does it cost to get a new resume? Thanks, Rebecca.
Do you write this poor soul back with: "Thank you for your inquiry. My fee is $75 per resume"? NO!
Although it's veiled, Rebecca's email asks much more than the price of a resume. She hates her job and she is desperate to move up in the world. Working in a fast food restaurant tells you she probably doesn't have many skills or anything better than a high school diploma (if that). She also probably doesn't have much money. In short, Rebecca wants to know if you're the person to help get her out of a depressing situation.
A response like the one below sends the message that yes, you are the person right for the task.
Hi Rebecca. Thanks for your email. It sounds like you don't have too much job experience, but don't worry – a good resume will show your new boss how great you were at your old job and how fast you can learn new skills. For $45, I can make you a brand new resume with a real 'wow' factor. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Remember, your clients don't just want a resume. They want a job. Show them that you can help them get that job within their budget, and you're on your way to a profitable career in freelance resume writing!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance resume writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
All About Freelance SEO Writing Jobs
Ever since people realized they need the right keywords in the right places to rank their websites high in search engines, freelance SEO writers have had work – and plenty of it.
SEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization." Search engines (like Yahoo! and Google) scour webpages for certain words and then order them accordingly on the "Search Results" pages. The higher a website reaches on the "Search Results" page, the more searchers will notice it.
Companies hire SEO writers to turn their websites into marketing tools that increase their sales, and they're willing to pay good money. Depending on the company and your skill level, you can earn anywhere from $10-$50 per 500-750-word original article. If you can also host the company's site, write all their content, and monitor their visibility on search engines, expect a $250 to $3,500 monthly salary range. If you're just editing to incorporate keywords, expect only a few dollars per 500 words.
Who offers SEO writing jobs and what's involved?
Anyone with a business website can benefit from a freelance SEO writer. This is especially true when there's much competition, such as in the travel or real estate industries. If people can't find these companies on the first page of search results, then potential customers are unlikely to visit their websites.
That's where you come in. A great SEO freelancer will seamlessly integrate a couple of search terms or keywords into the pages of a website so search engines can easily find it.
The key here is "seamless." A website's text still must flow naturally despite adding keywords. You shouldn't use too many keywords (no more than a couple per page) and you shouldn't write an entire paragraph just to incorporate a keyword.
How can I find freelance SEO writing jobs?
The best place to start is freelance job websites like Elance.com and IFreelance.com. You can market yourself on these websites as a freelance SEO writer and bid on dozens of SEO writing jobs. These sites receive new SEO job postings almost daily, so you'll always find freelance SEO work to bid on.
If you have experience in SEO freelancing, you can command top dollar. You should establish your own website to market your freelance services. If you can build your own website that attracts prospective clients, then it's a good indicator you can help others find their websites too!
How do I respond to an ad for an SEO writer effectively?
Put yourself in the shoes of the person who's looking for an SEO writer. What does he or she want to know?
Here's the answer: anyone looking for an SEO freelance writer wants to know three things: 1) you have a proven track record; 2) you have excellent grammar; and 3) you are creative enough to not make their keywords stick out like a sore thumb. If you can show those things, you can create an enticing bid and convince clients to hire you.
Another key is providing a competitive quote. Freelance job websites make this tricky because you will always find someone who will bid less than you. The best advice is to make your bid equal your skillset and experience. If you don't have much experience, then use the opportunity to under-bid slightly to get the experience you need. Gradually your resume will grow and you'll be able to ask for more money.
An example of an SEO freelancer ad:
Below is a sample ad that you might come across on one of the freelance job sites. See if you can figure out how to respond so the client would want to hire you:
I am a real estate agent with a large client base but very few find me via my website. I would like to update my website so it attracts more people and has more visibility on the Internet. I would prefer someone who knows how to use SEO words effectively.
This ad gives you the idea the realtor doesn't know much about SEO. In your response you'll want to assure him that you can handle SEO in his industry. A good tactic is to suggest certain keywords or keyword phrases he could use to rank his website higher. You'll also want to assure him that you'll optimize his content not just for search engines, but also for his readers. Remember, good SEO writing is not just about keywords – it's also about creative and effective marketing in general.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance SEO writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
SEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization." Search engines (like Yahoo! and Google) scour webpages for certain words and then order them accordingly on the "Search Results" pages. The higher a website reaches on the "Search Results" page, the more searchers will notice it.
Companies hire SEO writers to turn their websites into marketing tools that increase their sales, and they're willing to pay good money. Depending on the company and your skill level, you can earn anywhere from $10-$50 per 500-750-word original article. If you can also host the company's site, write all their content, and monitor their visibility on search engines, expect a $250 to $3,500 monthly salary range. If you're just editing to incorporate keywords, expect only a few dollars per 500 words.
Who offers SEO writing jobs and what's involved?
Anyone with a business website can benefit from a freelance SEO writer. This is especially true when there's much competition, such as in the travel or real estate industries. If people can't find these companies on the first page of search results, then potential customers are unlikely to visit their websites.
That's where you come in. A great SEO freelancer will seamlessly integrate a couple of search terms or keywords into the pages of a website so search engines can easily find it.
The key here is "seamless." A website's text still must flow naturally despite adding keywords. You shouldn't use too many keywords (no more than a couple per page) and you shouldn't write an entire paragraph just to incorporate a keyword.
How can I find freelance SEO writing jobs?
The best place to start is freelance job websites like Elance.com and IFreelance.com. You can market yourself on these websites as a freelance SEO writer and bid on dozens of SEO writing jobs. These sites receive new SEO job postings almost daily, so you'll always find freelance SEO work to bid on.
If you have experience in SEO freelancing, you can command top dollar. You should establish your own website to market your freelance services. If you can build your own website that attracts prospective clients, then it's a good indicator you can help others find their websites too!
How do I respond to an ad for an SEO writer effectively?
Put yourself in the shoes of the person who's looking for an SEO writer. What does he or she want to know?
Here's the answer: anyone looking for an SEO freelance writer wants to know three things: 1) you have a proven track record; 2) you have excellent grammar; and 3) you are creative enough to not make their keywords stick out like a sore thumb. If you can show those things, you can create an enticing bid and convince clients to hire you.
Another key is providing a competitive quote. Freelance job websites make this tricky because you will always find someone who will bid less than you. The best advice is to make your bid equal your skillset and experience. If you don't have much experience, then use the opportunity to under-bid slightly to get the experience you need. Gradually your resume will grow and you'll be able to ask for more money.
An example of an SEO freelancer ad:
Below is a sample ad that you might come across on one of the freelance job sites. See if you can figure out how to respond so the client would want to hire you:
I am a real estate agent with a large client base but very few find me via my website. I would like to update my website so it attracts more people and has more visibility on the Internet. I would prefer someone who knows how to use SEO words effectively.
This ad gives you the idea the realtor doesn't know much about SEO. In your response you'll want to assure him that you can handle SEO in his industry. A good tactic is to suggest certain keywords or keyword phrases he could use to rank his website higher. You'll also want to assure him that you'll optimize his content not just for search engines, but also for his readers. Remember, good SEO writing is not just about keywords – it's also about creative and effective marketing in general.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance SEO writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
All About Freelance Sports Writing Jobs
Imagine eating, breathing, and sleeping sports for a living. Does it sounds like a dream job come true? Freelance sports writing may be for you!
You may know a lot about sports, but not every sports fan should become a sports writer. Freelance sports writing requires great writing skills, including how to tell a story that helps the reader experience the moment with you. It's also better if you know a lot of history and trivia about many sports; the more versatile you are, the easier it will be to get a job.
Freelance sports writers write about games and tournaments; they follow the careers of players and do historical pieces on players or sports. Freelance sports writers often have the freedom to write about whatever they like, within the context of what's going on in a given season.
Who offers freelance sports writing jobs?
Big companies like CNN, NBC, and ESPN are always looking for great sports writers, but you need sports writing experience to work for them.
To get that experience, check out listings on Online-Writing-Jobs.com. At any given time, this website has a couple of dozen sports writing jobs available in smaller markets. Some are local newspapers, some are people looking for coverage of tournaments, and some are for online sports news sites.
Another idea is to sign up with Suite101.com, Webook.com, and/or Collegesports-fans.com. You won't make money from them at first (well, maybe a little, but we're talking less than $10 a month), but these sites strive to publish quality material online, which will help you develop your sports writing portfolio.
The idea is to get as many clips as possible so you can arm yourself with a healthy portfolio of published material and apply at the bigger companies. Be patient – you will eventually get the experience you need to get the high paying jobs.
What pay rate can I expect as a freelance sports writer?
Once you have that all-important experience, you could be in reasonably high demand. Beginner sports writers earn about $30 per article. Sports writing veterans make far more than that – around $60-$75 per hour, plus occasional perks like game tickets and travel expenses.
What's the best way to respond to an ad?
I can't stress this enough: you need experience before you can vie for well-paying jobs. Once you have some clips to showcase your writing talent, you must show potentials clients that you're the right writer for the job.
How do you do that? Let's dissect a sample ad to see what we can come up with:
A new California sports website is about to launch and we need writers! We want articles about professional and college sports news. If you're opinionated, good with words, and of course, a die-hard California sports fan, we need you! Contact us ASAP at (address).
Decoding what an employer's needs are will help you to respond to the ad. The ad tells us what kind of writer they need. For example, you should know about California sports and you should know how to write articles that incorporate good keywords to attract the attention of the web surfers. The overall tone of the ad tells us that you should be energetic and capable to express opinions that engage people in debate; in other words, they want writers with an "edge."
Your response to the ad might be something like this:
Dear name,
I think it's amazing you're starting this new website – it's just what California needs! I am an experienced sports writer with a real soft spot for California teams (go Lakers!).
For a new website, it's important to have writers who can help you generate web traffic. My articles are entertaining and thought-provoking. I also love to write about controversial topics that get a real web discussion going. I think my combination of experience, skill, and love of sports would be a major asset to your website.
Attached to this email, please find several clips of my previously published work in sports writing. Thanks so much for considering me as one of your new sports writers. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Your name
As you can see, writing a reply can be straightforward once you know how to spot clues from a potential employer. Make every reply concise and compelling, and you will find your next freelance sports writing gig just around the corner!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance sports writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
You may know a lot about sports, but not every sports fan should become a sports writer. Freelance sports writing requires great writing skills, including how to tell a story that helps the reader experience the moment with you. It's also better if you know a lot of history and trivia about many sports; the more versatile you are, the easier it will be to get a job.
Freelance sports writers write about games and tournaments; they follow the careers of players and do historical pieces on players or sports. Freelance sports writers often have the freedom to write about whatever they like, within the context of what's going on in a given season.
Who offers freelance sports writing jobs?
Big companies like CNN, NBC, and ESPN are always looking for great sports writers, but you need sports writing experience to work for them.
To get that experience, check out listings on Online-Writing-Jobs.com. At any given time, this website has a couple of dozen sports writing jobs available in smaller markets. Some are local newspapers, some are people looking for coverage of tournaments, and some are for online sports news sites.
Another idea is to sign up with Suite101.com, Webook.com, and/or Collegesports-fans.com. You won't make money from them at first (well, maybe a little, but we're talking less than $10 a month), but these sites strive to publish quality material online, which will help you develop your sports writing portfolio.
The idea is to get as many clips as possible so you can arm yourself with a healthy portfolio of published material and apply at the bigger companies. Be patient – you will eventually get the experience you need to get the high paying jobs.
What pay rate can I expect as a freelance sports writer?
Once you have that all-important experience, you could be in reasonably high demand. Beginner sports writers earn about $30 per article. Sports writing veterans make far more than that – around $60-$75 per hour, plus occasional perks like game tickets and travel expenses.
What's the best way to respond to an ad?
I can't stress this enough: you need experience before you can vie for well-paying jobs. Once you have some clips to showcase your writing talent, you must show potentials clients that you're the right writer for the job.
How do you do that? Let's dissect a sample ad to see what we can come up with:
A new California sports website is about to launch and we need writers! We want articles about professional and college sports news. If you're opinionated, good with words, and of course, a die-hard California sports fan, we need you! Contact us ASAP at (address).
Decoding what an employer's needs are will help you to respond to the ad. The ad tells us what kind of writer they need. For example, you should know about California sports and you should know how to write articles that incorporate good keywords to attract the attention of the web surfers. The overall tone of the ad tells us that you should be energetic and capable to express opinions that engage people in debate; in other words, they want writers with an "edge."
Your response to the ad might be something like this:
Dear name,
I think it's amazing you're starting this new website – it's just what California needs! I am an experienced sports writer with a real soft spot for California teams (go Lakers!).
For a new website, it's important to have writers who can help you generate web traffic. My articles are entertaining and thought-provoking. I also love to write about controversial topics that get a real web discussion going. I think my combination of experience, skill, and love of sports would be a major asset to your website.
Attached to this email, please find several clips of my previously published work in sports writing. Thanks so much for considering me as one of your new sports writers. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Your name
As you can see, writing a reply can be straightforward once you know how to spot clues from a potential employer. Make every reply concise and compelling, and you will find your next freelance sports writing gig just around the corner!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance sports writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Friday, November 21, 2008
If It\s Written In First Person, It Must Be True
"Oh come on, it's all based on a true story isn't it? Come on. Tell me. I know it is."
I hear this comment often. And now that my novel Letters Between Us has been published by Plain View Press and is going out into the world, some of my preliminary readers, friends, and colleagues are certain that it is an autobiographical novel. Interestingly enough when readers take up works written in first person point of view an incorrect assumption is sometimes made that it's the voice of the author speaking through the narrator. Because my novel is written in first person, other readers have suggested that I am using the narrator in the novel, Laura Wells, as my persona. After all, she attended Hollywood High School, so did I. She worked in television production, so did I long ago. There are other characteristics we do not share, but you'll have to read the book to discover what those are besides getting to know me.
Amazing how readers read what they want into a work and believe they are correct no matter what I, or other authors might say about their fiction. My two main character's names were actually inspired by Katharine (Hepburn) and her dear friend American Express heiress Laura (Harding).
Only because a writer friend of mine who had been close to Hepburn—helping produce some of her movies made for television—thought it would be a nice testament to them and their sixty year friendship. In fact, my two lead characters are nothing like Hepburn and Harding, but I liked the way their two first names looked on the page. Also, I admired Hepburn's work on film and still relish watching them. So that may dispel any notion of autobiography there. Truth is that although the "I' in the novel is the protagonist, that "I" is not me, but the voice of a completely made up character struggling with issues I did not necessarily struggle with, but that others may be able to relate to.
The fact is that fiction means "shaping" in Latin. So as an author of fiction I am shaping a story I am telling from a world I know, yes, but not necessarily a world I have lived in. Like any artist using the act of sculpting, I must know just how much to leave intact and just how much to pare down in creating a sense of reality, not my specific reality, but the reality of the characters in the novel. This of course is accomplished through manipulation of literary aspects such as setting, point of view, style, tone, imagery, plot, and so on with the assistance of description. And, as any writer knows, description is only an effective tool on the page if it brings alive the reader's five senses to savor what has been written. But sometimes boundaries between fact and fiction are blurred creating what is referred to as faction.
I do write fiction and have written and published creative nonfiction so I agree that at times lines between the two become indistinct. And as a writer, I see no difference (as writer John Daniel has said) between what I do in creative nonfiction, narrative essay, dated journal entries, dialogue, faction, or memoir, using the same technical devices as a fiction writer might to tell a story. As far as I am concerned it is all acceptable as long as the text we are reading teaches us how to read it. However, not every reader wants to accept that lesson and prefers to put their own spin on what they are reading and its origins.
The important thing about this entire creative act and the result of its output is that the reader is getting a "good read." As a reader myself, I want to get lost in someone else's interpretation of reality, someone else's rendition of another time, another place. I want to believe in those who populate that space. This so I can escape the pressures of my own world, pressures I desperately seek relief from at times. And through the act of purchasing a book, holding it in my hand, inhaling it, marking the place I left off at with a bookmark, leaving it on my night stand, and often, finding the imprints of rings from a moist steaming cup of tea on it, I can do just that. That for me is a good read. Isn't the experience the book brings us what really counts?
Again, I hear an echo from a friend last week proclaiming that my novel is based on truth . . . and then adding, "Isn't it?"
"No," I answer and explain further that "the label Novel implies a work of fiction." My girlfriend smiles and says, "Sure."
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her novel Letters Between Us was a finalist in the National Best Book Awards 2008. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: fiction, faction, books, authors, publishing, first person, autobiography, narrative
I hear this comment often. And now that my novel Letters Between Us has been published by Plain View Press and is going out into the world, some of my preliminary readers, friends, and colleagues are certain that it is an autobiographical novel. Interestingly enough when readers take up works written in first person point of view an incorrect assumption is sometimes made that it's the voice of the author speaking through the narrator. Because my novel is written in first person, other readers have suggested that I am using the narrator in the novel, Laura Wells, as my persona. After all, she attended Hollywood High School, so did I. She worked in television production, so did I long ago. There are other characteristics we do not share, but you'll have to read the book to discover what those are besides getting to know me.
Amazing how readers read what they want into a work and believe they are correct no matter what I, or other authors might say about their fiction. My two main character's names were actually inspired by Katharine (Hepburn) and her dear friend American Express heiress Laura (Harding).
Only because a writer friend of mine who had been close to Hepburn—helping produce some of her movies made for television—thought it would be a nice testament to them and their sixty year friendship. In fact, my two lead characters are nothing like Hepburn and Harding, but I liked the way their two first names looked on the page. Also, I admired Hepburn's work on film and still relish watching them. So that may dispel any notion of autobiography there. Truth is that although the "I' in the novel is the protagonist, that "I" is not me, but the voice of a completely made up character struggling with issues I did not necessarily struggle with, but that others may be able to relate to.
The fact is that fiction means "shaping" in Latin. So as an author of fiction I am shaping a story I am telling from a world I know, yes, but not necessarily a world I have lived in. Like any artist using the act of sculpting, I must know just how much to leave intact and just how much to pare down in creating a sense of reality, not my specific reality, but the reality of the characters in the novel. This of course is accomplished through manipulation of literary aspects such as setting, point of view, style, tone, imagery, plot, and so on with the assistance of description. And, as any writer knows, description is only an effective tool on the page if it brings alive the reader's five senses to savor what has been written. But sometimes boundaries between fact and fiction are blurred creating what is referred to as faction.
I do write fiction and have written and published creative nonfiction so I agree that at times lines between the two become indistinct. And as a writer, I see no difference (as writer John Daniel has said) between what I do in creative nonfiction, narrative essay, dated journal entries, dialogue, faction, or memoir, using the same technical devices as a fiction writer might to tell a story. As far as I am concerned it is all acceptable as long as the text we are reading teaches us how to read it. However, not every reader wants to accept that lesson and prefers to put their own spin on what they are reading and its origins.
The important thing about this entire creative act and the result of its output is that the reader is getting a "good read." As a reader myself, I want to get lost in someone else's interpretation of reality, someone else's rendition of another time, another place. I want to believe in those who populate that space. This so I can escape the pressures of my own world, pressures I desperately seek relief from at times. And through the act of purchasing a book, holding it in my hand, inhaling it, marking the place I left off at with a bookmark, leaving it on my night stand, and often, finding the imprints of rings from a moist steaming cup of tea on it, I can do just that. That for me is a good read. Isn't the experience the book brings us what really counts?
Again, I hear an echo from a friend last week proclaiming that my novel is based on truth . . . and then adding, "Isn't it?"
"No," I answer and explain further that "the label Novel implies a work of fiction." My girlfriend smiles and says, "Sure."
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her novel Letters Between Us was a finalist in the National Best Book Awards 2008. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: fiction, faction, books, authors, publishing, first person, autobiography, narrative
When My Inspiration Died
When I think about the different types of adversity that have been a constant presence in my life, my mind goes back to the one event that has shaped me more than any other. My mother, Vivian Pray passed away on November 17, 2003. Although she was in failing health, death was never a thought. Like so many others, I felt like my mother's medical issues were tied to her emotional health. She was depressed. She never had a chance to recover. On November 5th, she woke up like normal and had a short conversation with me before suffering a petit mal seizure and never waking up again.
At the time of her death, I was in the midst of a life changing experience. I was writing my first book. One year prior to my mother's death, she had convinced me that I did indeed have enough talent to undertake the awesome task of bringing my friend, Faye Baker's story to light. For six months, I wrote, enlarged the font and my mother would proofread. She would put on her reading glasses and read paragraph after paragraph. When she died, so did my desire to finish the story that was begging to be told…
Faye Baker, a high school teacher and basketball coach from Allenhurst, Georgia became paralyzed in an accident while traveling with her church to an anniversary celebration in Round O, South Carolina. The van in which she was traveling suffered a blowout before flipping over three times and landing upside down in a ditch beside Interstate 95 in Bluffton, South Carolina. The accident left Coach Baker fighting for her life- suffering with a broken neck and paralyzed from the waist down.
Although she was given less than a 4 percent chance of recovery, Coach Baker fought against the odds, not only to live but to reclaim some semblance of independence. Buoyed by her family, friends and spiritual faith, she undertook the challenge to reclaim the life that had drastically changed on that beautiful fall day. Entering the Shepherd Center for rehabilitation two weeks after the accident, Faye Baker challenged herself daily to do better than yesterday.
Keeping a firm eye on her team that was back at Bradwell Institute moving through the south east region taking no prisoners; Coach Baker used her desire to return to her job as motivation. Twelve weeks after being admitted into the Shepherd Center for Rehabilitation, she returned home to Liberty County and continued the long road to recovery. After reclaiming her job in the fall and coaching her team to the final four, she was voted the All Coastal Empire Women's Coach of the Year for two years in a row. Albeit in a wheelchair, Coach Baker was back.
Day after day, I would go to work and see Faye Baker moving on with her life despite having experienced a life altering event. I would watch her teach her class during the day and coach her team in the evening. In between time, she would ride her bicycle. She would go outside and with her family at her side, she would walk. Although she used a wheelchair during the school day, she would never skip an exercise session in her quest to permanently give up the chair. In my eyes, she was simply amazing!
I was working as her teacher's assistant when the idea of the book came up. I was so awed at her independence and determination, one day I told her I thought she should write a book to encourage others who are going through similar situations. She stated that her parents had made the same suggestion but she didn't like to write. She then asked me if I wanted to do it, considering the fact that I loved to write. Of course I thought she had lost her mind, but secretly I allowed myself brief moments to fantasize about actually writing a book.
My mother didn't share my sentiment. When I laughingly told her about the conversation, she sucked her teeth and said "why not?" Of course I thought she was crazy, too. After all, I was a single parent working as a teacher's aide. I had never taken any writing classes. All I knew was I had a knack for completing papers at the last minute and still making a passing grade. Friends often asked me to write letters to their sweethearts but I never saw my writing as a talent or a gift. It was just something I enjoyed doing. At the time I had just completed my first college quarter and marketing 100 and computer apps was not going to help me write a book. How in the world could they ask me to write a whole, entire book?! Was the whole world going crazy?
Slowly, I allowed myself to dream. I began putting a few sentences on paper and hiding my notebooks. I was afraid someone would see my writing and laugh at me. On a whim, I showed Faye an opening I had written and her reaction left me stunned. She then took the ball out of my court by announcing my secret to her family and from that point on, I couldn't turn back. That is until my inspiration died.
Six whole months went by after my mother's death and I was no closer to completing the book than I was before she died. As a matter of fact, I stayed as far away from the computer as possible-claiming headaches. I just couldn't imagine writing and not watching her strain to read in those silly dollar store reading glasses. The thought upset me terribly. Therefore, I simply gave up writing.
One afternoon I rushed to the parking lot to help Faye get out of her truck. I was running late and I didn't want her to have to sit in the parking lot and wait for me. We had developed a routine where either me or our friend, Michelle would meet her and take the wheelchair out the back of her truck. This particular day Faye met me at the door - already in her chair. When I asked her who had taken the chair out for her, she proudly replied, "Me. I did it myself." She then wheeled past me - moving on with her life.
Imagine my shock! Faye had been practicing this task for a while, unbeknownst to us. I looked at her once again and said to myself, "quit using mama's death as a reason not to succeed." With all Faye goes through, she never uses her disability as a reason not to do anything. The next day, I picked up my notebook and once again, I began writing.
About the Author:
Tamara Pray Frazier is a freelance writer and author who likes to write true life stories that often uses her very colorful life as a reference tool. She is the author of one book titled, In His Own time – A Story of Family, Friends and Courage. To learn more about her book or her work, visit http://www.inhisowntime.com.
Keyword tags: mentors, parents, mothers, book, authors, publishing, biography, inspiration, faith
At the time of her death, I was in the midst of a life changing experience. I was writing my first book. One year prior to my mother's death, she had convinced me that I did indeed have enough talent to undertake the awesome task of bringing my friend, Faye Baker's story to light. For six months, I wrote, enlarged the font and my mother would proofread. She would put on her reading glasses and read paragraph after paragraph. When she died, so did my desire to finish the story that was begging to be told…
Faye Baker, a high school teacher and basketball coach from Allenhurst, Georgia became paralyzed in an accident while traveling with her church to an anniversary celebration in Round O, South Carolina. The van in which she was traveling suffered a blowout before flipping over three times and landing upside down in a ditch beside Interstate 95 in Bluffton, South Carolina. The accident left Coach Baker fighting for her life- suffering with a broken neck and paralyzed from the waist down.
Although she was given less than a 4 percent chance of recovery, Coach Baker fought against the odds, not only to live but to reclaim some semblance of independence. Buoyed by her family, friends and spiritual faith, she undertook the challenge to reclaim the life that had drastically changed on that beautiful fall day. Entering the Shepherd Center for rehabilitation two weeks after the accident, Faye Baker challenged herself daily to do better than yesterday.
Keeping a firm eye on her team that was back at Bradwell Institute moving through the south east region taking no prisoners; Coach Baker used her desire to return to her job as motivation. Twelve weeks after being admitted into the Shepherd Center for Rehabilitation, she returned home to Liberty County and continued the long road to recovery. After reclaiming her job in the fall and coaching her team to the final four, she was voted the All Coastal Empire Women's Coach of the Year for two years in a row. Albeit in a wheelchair, Coach Baker was back.
Day after day, I would go to work and see Faye Baker moving on with her life despite having experienced a life altering event. I would watch her teach her class during the day and coach her team in the evening. In between time, she would ride her bicycle. She would go outside and with her family at her side, she would walk. Although she used a wheelchair during the school day, she would never skip an exercise session in her quest to permanently give up the chair. In my eyes, she was simply amazing!
I was working as her teacher's assistant when the idea of the book came up. I was so awed at her independence and determination, one day I told her I thought she should write a book to encourage others who are going through similar situations. She stated that her parents had made the same suggestion but she didn't like to write. She then asked me if I wanted to do it, considering the fact that I loved to write. Of course I thought she had lost her mind, but secretly I allowed myself brief moments to fantasize about actually writing a book.
My mother didn't share my sentiment. When I laughingly told her about the conversation, she sucked her teeth and said "why not?" Of course I thought she was crazy, too. After all, I was a single parent working as a teacher's aide. I had never taken any writing classes. All I knew was I had a knack for completing papers at the last minute and still making a passing grade. Friends often asked me to write letters to their sweethearts but I never saw my writing as a talent or a gift. It was just something I enjoyed doing. At the time I had just completed my first college quarter and marketing 100 and computer apps was not going to help me write a book. How in the world could they ask me to write a whole, entire book?! Was the whole world going crazy?
Slowly, I allowed myself to dream. I began putting a few sentences on paper and hiding my notebooks. I was afraid someone would see my writing and laugh at me. On a whim, I showed Faye an opening I had written and her reaction left me stunned. She then took the ball out of my court by announcing my secret to her family and from that point on, I couldn't turn back. That is until my inspiration died.
Six whole months went by after my mother's death and I was no closer to completing the book than I was before she died. As a matter of fact, I stayed as far away from the computer as possible-claiming headaches. I just couldn't imagine writing and not watching her strain to read in those silly dollar store reading glasses. The thought upset me terribly. Therefore, I simply gave up writing.
One afternoon I rushed to the parking lot to help Faye get out of her truck. I was running late and I didn't want her to have to sit in the parking lot and wait for me. We had developed a routine where either me or our friend, Michelle would meet her and take the wheelchair out the back of her truck. This particular day Faye met me at the door - already in her chair. When I asked her who had taken the chair out for her, she proudly replied, "Me. I did it myself." She then wheeled past me - moving on with her life.
Imagine my shock! Faye had been practicing this task for a while, unbeknownst to us. I looked at her once again and said to myself, "quit using mama's death as a reason not to succeed." With all Faye goes through, she never uses her disability as a reason not to do anything. The next day, I picked up my notebook and once again, I began writing.
About the Author:
Tamara Pray Frazier is a freelance writer and author who likes to write true life stories that often uses her very colorful life as a reference tool. She is the author of one book titled, In His Own time – A Story of Family, Friends and Courage. To learn more about her book or her work, visit http://www.inhisowntime.com.
Keyword tags: mentors, parents, mothers, book, authors, publishing, biography, inspiration, faith
Thursday, November 20, 2008
A Review of the Go Articles Article Submission Service
Whether you are someone who needs content for your site, or you are someone who wants to make sure that your content gets out there, you will find that one of the best things that you need to do is that you need to think about making sure that you take advantage of sites that have plenty of free content to give away.
When you are looking at your options and you are looking to make sure that you really get somewhere by advertising your services and giving out the right information, you'll find that free article directories will start by showing you where to go and what to do, and that when you take a look at the Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon discover that there are plenty of different options available to you when it comes to looking around.
When you examine the possibilities that are open when you look at the Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon discover that there are many things that you can really consider. In the first place, you'll find that you are surrounded by free content; in fact, this site is known as the world's largest free article content provider and by looking around, you'll certainly see why this is true.
Make sure that you take a look at the content that pertains to your work; and remember that when you are looking at it that it is all free for the taking. When you want to get work done and find good content for your website, newsletter or blog, this might be where you need to to look. Don't think that just because it is free doesn't mean that it is good! When you are looking at the various different options in front of you, don't disregard this one.
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Many people find that with just a little bit of time spent surfing the site and considering what is going on that they will be able to move on and get a lot of work done with the resources provided. Don't get left behind when it comes to looking at what your options are. With Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll be able to move farther and faster than you have ever dreamed when it comes to your options online. This is a powerful tool, so see how you can use it!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Go Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/goarticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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When you are looking at your options and you are looking to make sure that you really get somewhere by advertising your services and giving out the right information, you'll find that free article directories will start by showing you where to go and what to do, and that when you take a look at the Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon discover that there are plenty of different options available to you when it comes to looking around.
When you examine the possibilities that are open when you look at the Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon discover that there are many things that you can really consider. In the first place, you'll find that you are surrounded by free content; in fact, this site is known as the world's largest free article content provider and by looking around, you'll certainly see why this is true.
Make sure that you take a look at the content that pertains to your work; and remember that when you are looking at it that it is all free for the taking. When you want to get work done and find good content for your website, newsletter or blog, this might be where you need to to look. Don't think that just because it is free doesn't mean that it is good! When you are looking at the various different options in front of you, don't disregard this one.
For many people, looking at the Go Articles Article Submission Service is something that will make their lives easier. Are you someone who knows about articles, but doesn't know how they can go together? Maybe you are just someone who doesn't have the time to sit and home and pound out words on a keyboard. With that in mind, when you look for free articles that will represent your site. Think about your time and what it is worth. If you find that writing articles isn't worth the time, you might realize that finding them free of charge is much more your thing! Why write articles and waste your time when you can get excellent articles for free!
Many people find that with just a little bit of time spent surfing the site and considering what is going on that they will be able to move on and get a lot of work done with the resources provided. Don't get left behind when it comes to looking at what your options are. With Go Articles Article Submission Service, you'll be able to move farther and faster than you have ever dreamed when it comes to your options online. This is a powerful tool, so see how you can use it!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Go Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/goarticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Go Articles, Article Submission Service
Inspiration – What Inspires Somebody to Write a Novel?
In my case, it was really at the suggestion of my wife after I'd written a Business Book – CORONA THE INSIDE STORY OF AMERICA'S #1 IMPORTED BEER. She suggested that I could turn that story – with all its twists and turns – into an interesting novel. I wasn't so sure, but it got me thinking.
A cousin of mine in London had completed a Genealogical research into our family history, which he had published privately under the title – A TARNOW CONNECTION. He had retired and decided he would spend a few months creating a Family Tree. The few months eventually turned into five years, by which time he had traced 1500 members of our family through 42 branches, back to 1760, and had communicated with many of them around the world. His research produced a comprehensive encyclopedia of information about the history of Tarnow, located 45 miles west of Krakow, when it was part of an independent Poland, part of the Austrian Hungarian Empire, and during occupations by the Russians and more recently in the mid-20th Century – the brutal Nazis.
As I read through this award-winning piece of Genealogical research, I started to formulate a story based upon our family experiences, coupled with my knowledge of the Beverage Alcohol Industry and some of the characters that one meets over a busy lifetime.
The result is BEAR ANY BURDEN – A Cold War Espionage Thriller set in Poland in 1983. Sir Alex Campbell, head of an international drinks company is on a business trip to Poland, a country in the midst of political turmoil. A new "Solidarity" movement is rising on the streets, and the Communist government is cracking down mercilessly. Alex Campbell has an additional mission, a "little job" for the British Secret Intelligence Services. He will deliver an airline bag containing money and passports to a British agent who is to help the world-renowned nuclear scientist, Dr. Erik Keller, escape across the Iron Curtain to the West.
Alex meets the beautiful Anna Kaluza, the British agent, whose life, like his and that of Erik Keller, had been impacted forever by their World War II experiences.
Alex agrees to help Anna complete her mission.
Alex Campbell had been a nineteen-year-old Lieutenant in the British Intelligence Corps in April 1945, at the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, with all its visual horrors of dead bodies, walking skeletons, and disease. He had also witnessed the suicide of a fanatical Nazi officer, who had attempted to kill him before taking his own life. These traumatic experiences stayed with him for forty years.
Anna Kaluza, the daughter of an aristocratic land-owning Polish family had been born in a Russian labor camp in 1940. She spent the first five and a half years of her life in that camp, followed by two more years in a refugee camp in Uganda operated by the British before moving to Australia.
Erik Keller was fifteen when the Nazi forces marched into Tarnow in September 1939. Over the next three years, before escaping into the forest, to fight with local partisans, he witnessed the gradual abuse, starvation, and ultimate killing of half of the population.
What begins as one of many routine "little jobs" Alex has done for the SIS, quickly turns into an increasingly dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, involving murder, bribery, and international politics.
I hope I have created an interesting Espionage Thriller, which illustrates the lifetime impact of war-time traumas, and is also a family saga spanning 90 years of European History.
About the Author:
Ellis M. Goodman is a Chicago based businessman who came to the U.S. in 1982 from London England. He is the author of CORONA: THE INSIDE STORY OF AMERICA'S #1 IMPORTED BEER, and has recently completed his Cold War Espionage Thriller Novel – BEAR ANY BURDEN. To learn more about Ellis M. Goodman and BEAR ANY BURDEN, visit http://www.bearanyburden.com.
Keyword tags: books, authors, publishing, fiction, thriller, espionage, WWII, novels
A cousin of mine in London had completed a Genealogical research into our family history, which he had published privately under the title – A TARNOW CONNECTION. He had retired and decided he would spend a few months creating a Family Tree. The few months eventually turned into five years, by which time he had traced 1500 members of our family through 42 branches, back to 1760, and had communicated with many of them around the world. His research produced a comprehensive encyclopedia of information about the history of Tarnow, located 45 miles west of Krakow, when it was part of an independent Poland, part of the Austrian Hungarian Empire, and during occupations by the Russians and more recently in the mid-20th Century – the brutal Nazis.
As I read through this award-winning piece of Genealogical research, I started to formulate a story based upon our family experiences, coupled with my knowledge of the Beverage Alcohol Industry and some of the characters that one meets over a busy lifetime.
The result is BEAR ANY BURDEN – A Cold War Espionage Thriller set in Poland in 1983. Sir Alex Campbell, head of an international drinks company is on a business trip to Poland, a country in the midst of political turmoil. A new "Solidarity" movement is rising on the streets, and the Communist government is cracking down mercilessly. Alex Campbell has an additional mission, a "little job" for the British Secret Intelligence Services. He will deliver an airline bag containing money and passports to a British agent who is to help the world-renowned nuclear scientist, Dr. Erik Keller, escape across the Iron Curtain to the West.
Alex meets the beautiful Anna Kaluza, the British agent, whose life, like his and that of Erik Keller, had been impacted forever by their World War II experiences.
Alex agrees to help Anna complete her mission.
Alex Campbell had been a nineteen-year-old Lieutenant in the British Intelligence Corps in April 1945, at the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, with all its visual horrors of dead bodies, walking skeletons, and disease. He had also witnessed the suicide of a fanatical Nazi officer, who had attempted to kill him before taking his own life. These traumatic experiences stayed with him for forty years.
Anna Kaluza, the daughter of an aristocratic land-owning Polish family had been born in a Russian labor camp in 1940. She spent the first five and a half years of her life in that camp, followed by two more years in a refugee camp in Uganda operated by the British before moving to Australia.
Erik Keller was fifteen when the Nazi forces marched into Tarnow in September 1939. Over the next three years, before escaping into the forest, to fight with local partisans, he witnessed the gradual abuse, starvation, and ultimate killing of half of the population.
What begins as one of many routine "little jobs" Alex has done for the SIS, quickly turns into an increasingly dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, involving murder, bribery, and international politics.
I hope I have created an interesting Espionage Thriller, which illustrates the lifetime impact of war-time traumas, and is also a family saga spanning 90 years of European History.
About the Author:
Ellis M. Goodman is a Chicago based businessman who came to the U.S. in 1982 from London England. He is the author of CORONA: THE INSIDE STORY OF AMERICA'S #1 IMPORTED BEER, and has recently completed his Cold War Espionage Thriller Novel – BEAR ANY BURDEN. To learn more about Ellis M. Goodman and BEAR ANY BURDEN, visit http://www.bearanyburden.com.
Keyword tags: books, authors, publishing, fiction, thriller, espionage, WWII, novels
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Flip-Flopping From Reader to Writer Makes Your Retirement Far More Fulfilling
It's been more than half a year since you retired. The novelty of free time is wearing off and you find yourself lonely for your old work buddies. You miss those lively conversations over lunch or a business dinner, and feel your mind getting a bit sluggish. For the first three months or so of your retirement you enjoyed reading the trade journals in your specialty. But now they just make you nostalgic for those happier days when you had a purpose in life and the stimulation of a working environment.
The Age of Specialization
If you look at the state of the periodical field today, you will see that widely circulated consumer magazines with a potpourri of content, the ones you saw on every newsstand have been losing ground for several years. Many were forced to close their doors before the Internet began stealing away readers. The boom has fallen even harder during the current economic crunch.
However, niche magazines and trade journals seem to be surviving the onslaught quite well, and that should tell you something about the new age of specialization. The Internet has become a major source for information seekers because it is specialized. You select the topic that interests you, click on the search engine, and there you will find page after page of articles as well as references to web pages on the subject.
Head to the library and thumb through a periodical directory like Writer's Market. Better yet, if you are serious about writing, buy a copy for your desk. There are 60 categories of trade journals detailed in the book with anywhere from four to 26 publications listed under each category. Each listing contains all of the information you need to contact the magazine and submit an article. If you visit the library you will find several other extensive directories to research.
Actually you don't have to be limited just to trades. Thumb through the lists of
consumer periodicals in these directories, and you will find a number of publications that deal with the subject of your expertise. There's no reason why you can't use your knowledge to publish consumer-oriented articles as well.
Targeting Trade Journals
. You probably have no desire to work full-time again, but it would be rewarding to maintain some sort of contact with the arena in which you played for so many of your adult working years. Instead of reading those trade journals, start writing for them!
It's not all that difficult to do. With 30 years of hands-on experience in the field and lots of contacts still available to you, all you need is a quick refresher to bring you up to date on any new directions your field has taken since your departure. Who knows? Possibly after six months or a year turning out trade articles, you may just be ready to write a book on the subject. Not a bad way to enjoy your retirement and maintain a working relationship with your specialty.
Whether you were a neurosurgeon or a plumber, a pilot or a bridge designer matters little. There are publications servicing every field, and their editors have to keep a steady flow of new informative articles coming every month to fill their pages. These editors are hungry for content. Neither they nor their readers are looking for highly polished prose. They want facts and figures. New ideas, fresh approaches to solving problems, new vision. Now in your retirement, you have the time and the background to work through those needs and come up with innovative articles.
Most publications ask that your send a query first. This document, sent in letter form, should state the subject of your article, the specialized angle you are incorporating and your qualifications to write it. If at all possible, the query should be only a single spaced page in length. The editor will then contact you by phone, e-mail or possibly even postal mail and make the assignment with whatever changes he/she might want.
Magazines buy specific rights when they contract with you. Most common is First North American Rights. This means that once you enter a contract with the publication, you cannot publish that piece anywhere else in North America until it has been produced first by the contracting magazine. World English Rights increase the area to any English-speaking nation and World Rights limits you totally.
Branding Yourself as an Expert
Content is king in the trade journal world, so it is essential that you establish your credentials as rapidly as possible. The best way to do that is to write and publish frequently. It would also help to create either a web site or a blog or even both if you have the time and inclination. Web sites of course are more static than blogs and require a great deal less updating. Writing a blog is lots of fun, but it will keep you busy, for its success depends upon a steady flow of new information.
Since you are no longer in the everyday world of active work, you must be sure to keep yourself abreast of progress and changes by reading related blogs and journals. Research is essential. Regardless of the subject you write about, your success or failure will be determined by your willingness to complete the research required by a quality article or book.
The Bio Box
The key to developing recognition is the bio box at the end of the article. While the article itself is a straight-forward narration, the bio box is your "advertisement." In it you can outline your qualifications, direct readers to your web site or blog and if you have graduated to books you can send readers to your sales page.
Bio boxes vary greatly. Some are designed simply to list the way the reader can contact you, referring the reader to your web site, blog and/or telephone number. Others attempt to sell either you or the products and services you offer (books, coaching, editing etc). Of course, in many cases the author combines both in the box.
Take advantage of this marvelous way to maintain contact with your former career and enjoy the fulfillment of seeing your name in print in some of the publications you once only read. This is one "flip-flop" that will serve you well.
About the Author:
If you need support jumpstarting your writing, help is available from author Charles Jacobs' coaching program or by reading his latest book "The Writer Within You," a seven-time "Best Books of the Year" award winner. It is discount- priced on the web site www.retirementand http://write.com. Also available
Keyword tags: Retire, RFetirement, Trtade Journals, Author, Writer, Book, Articles
The Age of Specialization
If you look at the state of the periodical field today, you will see that widely circulated consumer magazines with a potpourri of content, the ones you saw on every newsstand have been losing ground for several years. Many were forced to close their doors before the Internet began stealing away readers. The boom has fallen even harder during the current economic crunch.
However, niche magazines and trade journals seem to be surviving the onslaught quite well, and that should tell you something about the new age of specialization. The Internet has become a major source for information seekers because it is specialized. You select the topic that interests you, click on the search engine, and there you will find page after page of articles as well as references to web pages on the subject.
Head to the library and thumb through a periodical directory like Writer's Market. Better yet, if you are serious about writing, buy a copy for your desk. There are 60 categories of trade journals detailed in the book with anywhere from four to 26 publications listed under each category. Each listing contains all of the information you need to contact the magazine and submit an article. If you visit the library you will find several other extensive directories to research.
Actually you don't have to be limited just to trades. Thumb through the lists of
consumer periodicals in these directories, and you will find a number of publications that deal with the subject of your expertise. There's no reason why you can't use your knowledge to publish consumer-oriented articles as well.
Targeting Trade Journals
. You probably have no desire to work full-time again, but it would be rewarding to maintain some sort of contact with the arena in which you played for so many of your adult working years. Instead of reading those trade journals, start writing for them!
It's not all that difficult to do. With 30 years of hands-on experience in the field and lots of contacts still available to you, all you need is a quick refresher to bring you up to date on any new directions your field has taken since your departure. Who knows? Possibly after six months or a year turning out trade articles, you may just be ready to write a book on the subject. Not a bad way to enjoy your retirement and maintain a working relationship with your specialty.
Whether you were a neurosurgeon or a plumber, a pilot or a bridge designer matters little. There are publications servicing every field, and their editors have to keep a steady flow of new informative articles coming every month to fill their pages. These editors are hungry for content. Neither they nor their readers are looking for highly polished prose. They want facts and figures. New ideas, fresh approaches to solving problems, new vision. Now in your retirement, you have the time and the background to work through those needs and come up with innovative articles.
Most publications ask that your send a query first. This document, sent in letter form, should state the subject of your article, the specialized angle you are incorporating and your qualifications to write it. If at all possible, the query should be only a single spaced page in length. The editor will then contact you by phone, e-mail or possibly even postal mail and make the assignment with whatever changes he/she might want.
Magazines buy specific rights when they contract with you. Most common is First North American Rights. This means that once you enter a contract with the publication, you cannot publish that piece anywhere else in North America until it has been produced first by the contracting magazine. World English Rights increase the area to any English-speaking nation and World Rights limits you totally.
Branding Yourself as an Expert
Content is king in the trade journal world, so it is essential that you establish your credentials as rapidly as possible. The best way to do that is to write and publish frequently. It would also help to create either a web site or a blog or even both if you have the time and inclination. Web sites of course are more static than blogs and require a great deal less updating. Writing a blog is lots of fun, but it will keep you busy, for its success depends upon a steady flow of new information.
Since you are no longer in the everyday world of active work, you must be sure to keep yourself abreast of progress and changes by reading related blogs and journals. Research is essential. Regardless of the subject you write about, your success or failure will be determined by your willingness to complete the research required by a quality article or book.
The Bio Box
The key to developing recognition is the bio box at the end of the article. While the article itself is a straight-forward narration, the bio box is your "advertisement." In it you can outline your qualifications, direct readers to your web site or blog and if you have graduated to books you can send readers to your sales page.
Bio boxes vary greatly. Some are designed simply to list the way the reader can contact you, referring the reader to your web site, blog and/or telephone number. Others attempt to sell either you or the products and services you offer (books, coaching, editing etc). Of course, in many cases the author combines both in the box.
Take advantage of this marvelous way to maintain contact with your former career and enjoy the fulfillment of seeing your name in print in some of the publications you once only read. This is one "flip-flop" that will serve you well.
About the Author:
If you need support jumpstarting your writing, help is available from author Charles Jacobs' coaching program or by reading his latest book "The Writer Within You," a seven-time "Best Books of the Year" award winner. It is discount- priced on the web site www.retirementand http://write.com. Also available
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A Review of the Expert Articles Article Submission Service
When you are in a situation where you can start to think about how people will see your company and what they are taking away from it, you'll find that one of the most important things that you need to consider is how people are going to find your company in the first place! Take some time and seriously look at how people are going to be finding you. Have you made it easy for them?
There is a good chance that there are a number of unrelated ways that people are finding your site. Some people might be finding it by accident, while other people have discovered it through links from other places. The truth of the matter is that you need to make sure that people can find you quickly and easily and one of the best ways to do that is by taking a look at the Expert Articles Article Submission Service, which more and more people are discovering.
If you want to take a look at the Expert Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon see that one of the most important things that you will get out of this is a publishing credit. When you look at this work, you'll soon discover that you are an in excellent place to move forward and make sure that you get the reputation as an expert that you need.
Make sure that you take a look at your articles and make sure that they are professionally written and that you will be able to get the work out of them that you need. Think about how they will communicate what kind of person you are and make sure that you will be able to be proud of them. Of course, part of what makes an article so good is what you can draw from the place that you put it!
When you are looking for place where you can put your article, there are many different reasons to consider the Expert Articles Article Submission Service. For instance, if you are a fan of cartoons, you'll find that the heading of this service is the grumpy super genius Dexter, from the famous cartoon Dexter Laboratory.
Not only is the mascot quite charming and eye-catching, you'll also find that this is a good way to advertise yourself and your interests. Does this feel like the company that you want to associate yourself with? What can you learn from looking at this service and what it can do for you? When you want to make sure that you are going to get the attention that you need for your site, you'll find that looking at this directory might be the best thing that you can do.
Take some time to really consider your options when it comes to getting your articles taken care of. Don't forget that moving forward and putting yourself out there are essentially the same things and that you can do a lot just by looking at the places where you post you articles. See how the Expert Articles Article Submission Service can help you proceed.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Expert Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/expertarticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Expert Articles, Article Submission Service
There is a good chance that there are a number of unrelated ways that people are finding your site. Some people might be finding it by accident, while other people have discovered it through links from other places. The truth of the matter is that you need to make sure that people can find you quickly and easily and one of the best ways to do that is by taking a look at the Expert Articles Article Submission Service, which more and more people are discovering.
If you want to take a look at the Expert Articles Article Submission Service, you'll soon see that one of the most important things that you will get out of this is a publishing credit. When you look at this work, you'll soon discover that you are an in excellent place to move forward and make sure that you get the reputation as an expert that you need.
Make sure that you take a look at your articles and make sure that they are professionally written and that you will be able to get the work out of them that you need. Think about how they will communicate what kind of person you are and make sure that you will be able to be proud of them. Of course, part of what makes an article so good is what you can draw from the place that you put it!
When you are looking for place where you can put your article, there are many different reasons to consider the Expert Articles Article Submission Service. For instance, if you are a fan of cartoons, you'll find that the heading of this service is the grumpy super genius Dexter, from the famous cartoon Dexter Laboratory.
Not only is the mascot quite charming and eye-catching, you'll also find that this is a good way to advertise yourself and your interests. Does this feel like the company that you want to associate yourself with? What can you learn from looking at this service and what it can do for you? When you want to make sure that you are going to get the attention that you need for your site, you'll find that looking at this directory might be the best thing that you can do.
Take some time to really consider your options when it comes to getting your articles taken care of. Don't forget that moving forward and putting yourself out there are essentially the same things and that you can do a lot just by looking at the places where you post you articles. See how the Expert Articles Article Submission Service can help you proceed.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Expert Articles at http://www.imreviewkings.com/expertarticles.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Expert Articles, Article Submission Service
How to Write a Hardship Letter That Works With Any Lender
The hardship letter is the most important document that you submit to your lender. The hardship letter is necessary if you want your lender to agree upon a loan workout, short sale, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, forbearance agreement, loan modification, and any other foreclosure solution that requires their cooperation. Your hardship letter presents your desperate situation to the lender when they consider your request for help. Given that fact, you need to make sure your hardship letter presents your situation in a way that screams, "You must help me!"
Before you begin to write your hardship letter, first consider what type of solution you are seeking from your lender. There are several ways to avoid foreclosure, some that will allow you to keep your home and some that won't.
An effective hardship letter will be personal and demonstrate your distressing situation. The reason for falling behind on your payments should legitimately be caused by things like a job loss, job relocation that leads to two mortgage payments, change of job, long-term health issue, or a death in the family. You cannot be afraid of any embarrassment involved with telling your story. Remember that financial hardship falls upon everyone: rich and poor, old and young, strong and weak.
Be detailed in your hardship letter on how you got into your situation and state examples of ways you have attempted to keep up with payments such as tapping into your savings, retirement funds, and renting rooms. If you cannot rent rooms because you have a family, then mention that as well. After you have explained the steps you've taken, then admit that you have been forced (with no other choice) to ask the lender for help. Do not forget to be detailed, personal, and heartbreaking with your story. Remember that human beings are reading the letter and there is some level of compassion involved with their decision.
You should also remind the lender that working with you on a forbearance agreement, short sale, loan workout, etc. is much better than letting the home go into foreclosure. If your situation is temporary, and you want to keep your home, tell the lender you will be able to afford future payments once you get out of our current situation. Assuming you can get out of your situation within six months, then lender may be more inclined to consider a workout.
Lastly, do not lie on your hardship letter, because everything you said must be backed up with bank statements, credit card bills, and other documentation. The lender will probably look through finances more thoroughly than they did when making the loan. If you lied on your loan and the lender figures it out through this process, you may be turned over for mortgage fraud.
Should you still be confused or need additional guidance on how to write a short sale, then I suggest you read hardship letter templates and examples on foreclosure help websites.
About the Author:
Dean Williams is a foreclosure specialist and researcher who wrote "The Foreclosure Solution Manual". For more information on avoiding foreclosure visit: http://www.foreclosure-help-book.com
Keyword tags: avoid foreclosure, short sale letter template, short sale letter, short sale
Before you begin to write your hardship letter, first consider what type of solution you are seeking from your lender. There are several ways to avoid foreclosure, some that will allow you to keep your home and some that won't.
An effective hardship letter will be personal and demonstrate your distressing situation. The reason for falling behind on your payments should legitimately be caused by things like a job loss, job relocation that leads to two mortgage payments, change of job, long-term health issue, or a death in the family. You cannot be afraid of any embarrassment involved with telling your story. Remember that financial hardship falls upon everyone: rich and poor, old and young, strong and weak.
Be detailed in your hardship letter on how you got into your situation and state examples of ways you have attempted to keep up with payments such as tapping into your savings, retirement funds, and renting rooms. If you cannot rent rooms because you have a family, then mention that as well. After you have explained the steps you've taken, then admit that you have been forced (with no other choice) to ask the lender for help. Do not forget to be detailed, personal, and heartbreaking with your story. Remember that human beings are reading the letter and there is some level of compassion involved with their decision.
You should also remind the lender that working with you on a forbearance agreement, short sale, loan workout, etc. is much better than letting the home go into foreclosure. If your situation is temporary, and you want to keep your home, tell the lender you will be able to afford future payments once you get out of our current situation. Assuming you can get out of your situation within six months, then lender may be more inclined to consider a workout.
Lastly, do not lie on your hardship letter, because everything you said must be backed up with bank statements, credit card bills, and other documentation. The lender will probably look through finances more thoroughly than they did when making the loan. If you lied on your loan and the lender figures it out through this process, you may be turned over for mortgage fraud.
Should you still be confused or need additional guidance on how to write a short sale, then I suggest you read hardship letter templates and examples on foreclosure help websites.
About the Author:
Dean Williams is a foreclosure specialist and researcher who wrote "The Foreclosure Solution Manual". For more information on avoiding foreclosure visit: http://www.foreclosure-help-book.com
Keyword tags: avoid foreclosure, short sale letter template, short sale letter, short sale
Top Ten Article Writing Tips to Succeed in Writing for the Internet
Article Writing has in recent times become extremely popular. A poorly written article can be harmful, both to you as the author and the products you are promoting. The article you write should not only display your creative and imaginative skills but also satisfy the needs of your target audience.
These ten article writing tips can act as a guide in helping those who wish to succeed in writing articles for the internet.
1. Write on a Topic that you know best:
Always write on some topic that you know best or are familiar with. If you have a website it is important to write on topics relevant to your website. The reason is obvious. No visitor will want to visit a website he is not interested in.
2. Have a Captivating Title:
This is the most important of all the writing tips. The title should be powerful and captivating but not misleading. Spend some time and think about a title that will attract and captivate the imagination of your target audience.
3. Organize your Topic in a Point wise form:
You topic should be organized in a point wise form so that the reader easily understands and grasps your ideas. There should be an Introduction at the commencement and a Conclusion at the end of the article.
4. Have sub-titles, Numbers or Bullet points:
When the article is organized in the above manner, it will be even more effective if these sections have sub-titles, numbers or bullet points. When the audience click on the title of your article and view the sub titles and the organized presentation, you can be certain that they will want to read your article.
5. Use simple language and Short sentences:
One of the best article writing tips I ever got was to use simple language. Most of your audience will be people who want to learn some thing from your article and would find it difficult to understand technical jargon. Simple language also helps those whose mother tongue is not English, to understand and appreciate your writing. Short sentences are attractive, easily readable and understood. Like getting lost in translation the point you so anxiously wish to make can be lost by the time the reader finds his way to the end of a long sentence.
6. Avoid grammatical mistakes and spelling errors:
However good the article might be, if it is sprinkled with grammatical mistakes typos and spelling errors, the reader will before long click away from the article. Proof read and Spell check your article before submission.
7. Display your Expertise:
One of the great advantageous in writing for the internet is the opportunity you get to display your expertise. The more you are able to convince the audience of your knowledge and skills, the more popular you will be in the internet world and more targeted visitors you will get to your website. Always proof read your article.
8. Limit the length of article:
Always limit the length of your article. It should neither be too short or too long. The popular range is between 500 words and 650 words. This gives you sufficient space to express yourself clearly to your targeted audience.
9. Do Not Sell:
If you want your article to be read, appreciated and published by other webmasters, then do not sell. You will loose credibility if you have links from your article to your products and services.
10. Resource Box:
Though this is the last of the ten article writing tips, this tip is of vital importance. Here you get the opportunity to write a few lines about yourself, your website and have a life link to your website. Where ever possible link to your website using HTML code and having the keywords embedded in it. Make the best use of it.
Conclusion.
Writing good content is absolutely important if you wish to succeed in the internet. These ten article writing tips I am confident will be a source of inspiration and motivation for you to write top quality articles. Your own imaginative and creative skills can make them even better.
About the Author:
Copyright © Kanaga Siva. Kanaga Siva is an Expert Author and Marketer. Welcome to visit his Website and Blog for Business Opportunities, Tips Ideas and Advice on operating a successful Home Based Business. http://www.business-fromhome.com http://business-fromhome.blogspot.com
Keyword tags: writing tips, ten article writing tips, article writing, article writing tips,
These ten article writing tips can act as a guide in helping those who wish to succeed in writing articles for the internet.
1. Write on a Topic that you know best:
Always write on some topic that you know best or are familiar with. If you have a website it is important to write on topics relevant to your website. The reason is obvious. No visitor will want to visit a website he is not interested in.
2. Have a Captivating Title:
This is the most important of all the writing tips. The title should be powerful and captivating but not misleading. Spend some time and think about a title that will attract and captivate the imagination of your target audience.
3. Organize your Topic in a Point wise form:
You topic should be organized in a point wise form so that the reader easily understands and grasps your ideas. There should be an Introduction at the commencement and a Conclusion at the end of the article.
4. Have sub-titles, Numbers or Bullet points:
When the article is organized in the above manner, it will be even more effective if these sections have sub-titles, numbers or bullet points. When the audience click on the title of your article and view the sub titles and the organized presentation, you can be certain that they will want to read your article.
5. Use simple language and Short sentences:
One of the best article writing tips I ever got was to use simple language. Most of your audience will be people who want to learn some thing from your article and would find it difficult to understand technical jargon. Simple language also helps those whose mother tongue is not English, to understand and appreciate your writing. Short sentences are attractive, easily readable and understood. Like getting lost in translation the point you so anxiously wish to make can be lost by the time the reader finds his way to the end of a long sentence.
6. Avoid grammatical mistakes and spelling errors:
However good the article might be, if it is sprinkled with grammatical mistakes typos and spelling errors, the reader will before long click away from the article. Proof read and Spell check your article before submission.
7. Display your Expertise:
One of the great advantageous in writing for the internet is the opportunity you get to display your expertise. The more you are able to convince the audience of your knowledge and skills, the more popular you will be in the internet world and more targeted visitors you will get to your website. Always proof read your article.
8. Limit the length of article:
Always limit the length of your article. It should neither be too short or too long. The popular range is between 500 words and 650 words. This gives you sufficient space to express yourself clearly to your targeted audience.
9. Do Not Sell:
If you want your article to be read, appreciated and published by other webmasters, then do not sell. You will loose credibility if you have links from your article to your products and services.
10. Resource Box:
Though this is the last of the ten article writing tips, this tip is of vital importance. Here you get the opportunity to write a few lines about yourself, your website and have a life link to your website. Where ever possible link to your website using HTML code and having the keywords embedded in it. Make the best use of it.
Conclusion.
Writing good content is absolutely important if you wish to succeed in the internet. These ten article writing tips I am confident will be a source of inspiration and motivation for you to write top quality articles. Your own imaginative and creative skills can make them even better.
About the Author:
Copyright © Kanaga Siva. Kanaga Siva is an Expert Author and Marketer. Welcome to visit his Website and Blog for Business Opportunities, Tips Ideas and Advice on operating a successful Home Based Business. http://www.business-fromhome.com http://business-fromhome.blogspot.com
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Should You Self Publish Your Own Books or Not?
With the rise in the number of self published authors, there is much debate as to whether it's better to self publish your own books or whether to still follow the traditional route of trying to find a publisher.
There are many people who say that self published books won't sell or that no one trusts self published books, but the people saying this are not publishers or published authors. They are simply people who want to be published authors, but their not, so they spend their time trying to discredit the work of self published authors.
But when it comes to selling books, the only opinions that matter are those of the readers. And readers don't care who has published the book, as long as it's a good book.
So the only decision you should be making is which type of publishing is best for you and your personality type?
Traditional publishing means that the author has to relinquish all the rights to their own work and some authors don't want tot do this.
A publisher will control the cost of the book, the interior layout, the cover design, the editing, any changes to the finished manuscript and the publishing date.
If you're a first-time author a publisher may delay publishing your book for quite a while. So the time between you signing the publishing contract and the time your book is published, can be several years.
It also may take several years before you find a publisher which can mean a lot of writing time lost in sending out query letters and proposals. Even the first "Chick Soup for the Soul" book, which has now sol millions of copies, was originally turned down by over 140 publishers.
A publishing contract is also something that needs to be taken into consideration.
A contract will be dozen of pages long and is best looked over by a lawyer who deals with intellectual property law to make sure that all the clauses are fair to the author.
And even when you've found a publisher and negotiated a contract, you will still be responsible for marketing your won work because publishers prefer to use their marketing department to work on their best selling books or celebrity biographies.
And after all that, if your book fails to sell at least a few thousand copies quickly, it can be withdrawn in only a few months.
But if you prefer to have a large publishing company publish your book then this is the way for you to go.
On the other hand you may want to retain complete control of your work and this is where self publishing can help you.
Everything about the publishing process is left in your complete control and with the use of modern technology, publishing a book, or a thousand books, can be done from home with only a computer and internet connection.
You can easily set out your book, create a cover of your own choosing and have your book selling internationally within only a week or two.
And you don't have to worry about the low sales or your book being withdrawn because while a sale of only a couple of thousand copies after publication is bad for a large publishing company, it's great for a self published author, who, instead of receiving a small royalty from book sales, is making $15 or more per sale.
And you can keep your book "in print" for as long as you want.
With the ease of modern publishing methods, you can now write as many books as you want to, as often as you want to and you can relax in the knowledge that they will all be published.
And once you become a regularly self published author, even if you only sell a few thousand copies a year of each book, you can still achieve a 6-figure income. And if you want to increase your income all you have to do is write and publish more books.
Now isn't that the kind of life you've always dreamed of?
About the Author:
Ruth Barringham is a writer, author and publisher. To learn more about the how easy it is to publish every book you write, go to http://selfpublishworldwide.com.
Keyword tags: self publish your own books, book sales, income, publishing,
There are many people who say that self published books won't sell or that no one trusts self published books, but the people saying this are not publishers or published authors. They are simply people who want to be published authors, but their not, so they spend their time trying to discredit the work of self published authors.
But when it comes to selling books, the only opinions that matter are those of the readers. And readers don't care who has published the book, as long as it's a good book.
So the only decision you should be making is which type of publishing is best for you and your personality type?
Traditional publishing means that the author has to relinquish all the rights to their own work and some authors don't want tot do this.
A publisher will control the cost of the book, the interior layout, the cover design, the editing, any changes to the finished manuscript and the publishing date.
If you're a first-time author a publisher may delay publishing your book for quite a while. So the time between you signing the publishing contract and the time your book is published, can be several years.
It also may take several years before you find a publisher which can mean a lot of writing time lost in sending out query letters and proposals. Even the first "Chick Soup for the Soul" book, which has now sol millions of copies, was originally turned down by over 140 publishers.
A publishing contract is also something that needs to be taken into consideration.
A contract will be dozen of pages long and is best looked over by a lawyer who deals with intellectual property law to make sure that all the clauses are fair to the author.
And even when you've found a publisher and negotiated a contract, you will still be responsible for marketing your won work because publishers prefer to use their marketing department to work on their best selling books or celebrity biographies.
And after all that, if your book fails to sell at least a few thousand copies quickly, it can be withdrawn in only a few months.
But if you prefer to have a large publishing company publish your book then this is the way for you to go.
On the other hand you may want to retain complete control of your work and this is where self publishing can help you.
Everything about the publishing process is left in your complete control and with the use of modern technology, publishing a book, or a thousand books, can be done from home with only a computer and internet connection.
You can easily set out your book, create a cover of your own choosing and have your book selling internationally within only a week or two.
And you don't have to worry about the low sales or your book being withdrawn because while a sale of only a couple of thousand copies after publication is bad for a large publishing company, it's great for a self published author, who, instead of receiving a small royalty from book sales, is making $15 or more per sale.
And you can keep your book "in print" for as long as you want.
With the ease of modern publishing methods, you can now write as many books as you want to, as often as you want to and you can relax in the knowledge that they will all be published.
And once you become a regularly self published author, even if you only sell a few thousand copies a year of each book, you can still achieve a 6-figure income. And if you want to increase your income all you have to do is write and publish more books.
Now isn't that the kind of life you've always dreamed of?
About the Author:
Ruth Barringham is a writer, author and publisher. To learn more about the how easy it is to publish every book you write, go to http://selfpublishworldwide.com.
Keyword tags: self publish your own books, book sales, income, publishing,
You Need to Be a Writer, Instead of Just Someone Who Writes
If you want to have a successful writing career, you need to prioritize your writing and make it the thing you do the most, rather than something you do in your spare time now and again.
Anyone who is successful in their career is driven by their work. When you look at Stephen King, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, or any other successful person, you'll soon realize that they didn't get to where they are by working on their careers in their spare time.
They all started out by having to hold down a full-time job to put food on the table while they became established in what they wanted to do, but hey never lost their drive and determination and that's what kept them going.
You'll also recognize that these people are different from those around them. They don't sit around every night watching Seinfeld and Jerry Springer on TV. Instead they use all their free time to work on their careers. So while their friends and family are still sat staring at the TV for several hours every night, they have reached the pinnacle of their success and are all multi-millionaires enjoying their lives.
They knew that if they did the same things as everyone else, they'd be the same as everyone else, and that's what they didn't want.
So if you want to is a successful and wealthy writer, working your own hours, living wherever you want in the world and not being part of the 9-5 rat race any more, then you need to work on becoming the writer that you want to be. And the time to start is right now.
So don't sit on the couch every night watching TV. Instead, sit down and write. Or if you don't know what to write or how to sell your work, invest in a book or course that will teach you how.
But stay away from the television, which is often called "the brain drain" or "the plug-in drug." Watching too much television can become a bad habit and while you're watching it, it is also sucking away your creativity and your dreams.
And don't watch the news any more either. These programs don't give you a balanced view of what's happening in the world. They only show news that they think will shock, horrify and attract more viewers.
Remember that they are in it for the money so it's in their best interests to attract as many viewers as they can.
And don't worry about missing out on any big news that happens. If it's something important, you'll find out anyway, one way or another.
You just need to concentrate on your writing. And keep away from anyone who has a negative attitude about what you are trying to achieve. These kinds of people are toxic and you really don't need them. True friends will support you, or at the very least, ignore you if they don't agree with what you are trying to do. But they will never be nasty.
Just think what would have happened to Bill Gates or Stephen King if they'd listened to the critics in their lives? Instead they were too busy getting on with what they were doing and didn't let anyone stop them.
So let yourself become the successful and wealthy writer that you've always wanted to be. Just sit down and imagine yourself working as a full-time writer and author, living your dream life in your dream home.
Then turn off the television and get to work. And before you know it you'll be a prolific and wealthy writer.
Just remember that your habits create your future, so adopt better writing habits.
About the Author:
Ruth Barringham is a full-time writer, author and publisher. To learn more about becoming a successful writer, visit her web sites at http://writeaholics.net and http://selfpublishworldwide.com. Sign up for the free newsletter and receive a free writers' eBook.
Keyword tags: writing career, successful, wealthy writer, writes, dream, more,
Anyone who is successful in their career is driven by their work. When you look at Stephen King, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, or any other successful person, you'll soon realize that they didn't get to where they are by working on their careers in their spare time.
They all started out by having to hold down a full-time job to put food on the table while they became established in what they wanted to do, but hey never lost their drive and determination and that's what kept them going.
You'll also recognize that these people are different from those around them. They don't sit around every night watching Seinfeld and Jerry Springer on TV. Instead they use all their free time to work on their careers. So while their friends and family are still sat staring at the TV for several hours every night, they have reached the pinnacle of their success and are all multi-millionaires enjoying their lives.
They knew that if they did the same things as everyone else, they'd be the same as everyone else, and that's what they didn't want.
So if you want to is a successful and wealthy writer, working your own hours, living wherever you want in the world and not being part of the 9-5 rat race any more, then you need to work on becoming the writer that you want to be. And the time to start is right now.
So don't sit on the couch every night watching TV. Instead, sit down and write. Or if you don't know what to write or how to sell your work, invest in a book or course that will teach you how.
But stay away from the television, which is often called "the brain drain" or "the plug-in drug." Watching too much television can become a bad habit and while you're watching it, it is also sucking away your creativity and your dreams.
And don't watch the news any more either. These programs don't give you a balanced view of what's happening in the world. They only show news that they think will shock, horrify and attract more viewers.
Remember that they are in it for the money so it's in their best interests to attract as many viewers as they can.
And don't worry about missing out on any big news that happens. If it's something important, you'll find out anyway, one way or another.
You just need to concentrate on your writing. And keep away from anyone who has a negative attitude about what you are trying to achieve. These kinds of people are toxic and you really don't need them. True friends will support you, or at the very least, ignore you if they don't agree with what you are trying to do. But they will never be nasty.
Just think what would have happened to Bill Gates or Stephen King if they'd listened to the critics in their lives? Instead they were too busy getting on with what they were doing and didn't let anyone stop them.
So let yourself become the successful and wealthy writer that you've always wanted to be. Just sit down and imagine yourself working as a full-time writer and author, living your dream life in your dream home.
Then turn off the television and get to work. And before you know it you'll be a prolific and wealthy writer.
Just remember that your habits create your future, so adopt better writing habits.
About the Author:
Ruth Barringham is a full-time writer, author and publisher. To learn more about becoming a successful writer, visit her web sites at http://writeaholics.net and http://selfpublishworldwide.com. Sign up for the free newsletter and receive a free writers' eBook.
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English Grammar Software - Instantly Write Better English!
English grammar software can't match the quality of a manual proof read? Wrong. There are now English grammar software applications that work in a very advanced manner to make writing easier and error free. English grammar software can make your life easier in many ways. There are now English grammar software applications that work in a very advanced manner to make writing easier and error free. Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology enables English grammar software to suggest better words and usages. This essentially means that your vocabulary is instantly expanded, as you have new words automatically fed to you. NLP also reads your whole sentences in context, unlike an ordinary spell checker, which only words single words. Reading in context is important, because without context a spell checker can't tell if you mean "their" or "there," as both are words in English.
For people who must write a great deal, whether for school or work, English grammar software can help to teach you to naturally improve your writing. It's like having a virtual writing teacher built into your computer. English is actually not one of the easiest languages in the world, even for native speakers. Here are five ways it may be able to help you.
1. If you are in business and must send out correspondences, emails, reports and other information, you want your writing to be clear, correct and professional. This will enable people to better understand your communications. It will also improve your image as someone who writes well and clearly.
2. English grammar software can help increase your creativity as a writer, as in addition to correcting mistakes, it also acts as a thesaurus and suggests different words, such as descriptive adverbs and adjectives. This makes your writing more interesting and versatile.
3. If English is not your first language but you have a need to communicate clearly in this language, this is the perfect solution for you. You can write down the basic ideas of what you need to say, while the software will read and correct your mistakes and suggest alternatives.
4. If you spend time rewriting or editing your reports or other correspondences, English grammar software can save you a lot of time by automating these tedious tasks.
5. When you make mistakes in your writing and people notice it, it can have a negative effect in the way they think of you. If you are in business, trying to sell something, attempting to persuade someone of something, or even if you are just writing social emails, isn't it better to be seen as someone who is well educated and can write well.
When you write letters or emails, you can do so faster and with more confidence, as English grammar software will correct your mistakes and suggest better word usage, much like a thesaurus. If you have to do much writing, for any reason at all, English grammar software can help you to communicate faster and more effectively.
About the Author:
Watch how innovative English grammar software instantly can improve your writings on a daily basis and learn how advanced NLP technology can help you to write better English than your English teacher. Visit: http://wwww.englishsoftware.org
Keyword tags: English grammar software, English, Grammar, Grammar Software, English Software, English writing
For people who must write a great deal, whether for school or work, English grammar software can help to teach you to naturally improve your writing. It's like having a virtual writing teacher built into your computer. English is actually not one of the easiest languages in the world, even for native speakers. Here are five ways it may be able to help you.
1. If you are in business and must send out correspondences, emails, reports and other information, you want your writing to be clear, correct and professional. This will enable people to better understand your communications. It will also improve your image as someone who writes well and clearly.
2. English grammar software can help increase your creativity as a writer, as in addition to correcting mistakes, it also acts as a thesaurus and suggests different words, such as descriptive adverbs and adjectives. This makes your writing more interesting and versatile.
3. If English is not your first language but you have a need to communicate clearly in this language, this is the perfect solution for you. You can write down the basic ideas of what you need to say, while the software will read and correct your mistakes and suggest alternatives.
4. If you spend time rewriting or editing your reports or other correspondences, English grammar software can save you a lot of time by automating these tedious tasks.
5. When you make mistakes in your writing and people notice it, it can have a negative effect in the way they think of you. If you are in business, trying to sell something, attempting to persuade someone of something, or even if you are just writing social emails, isn't it better to be seen as someone who is well educated and can write well.
When you write letters or emails, you can do so faster and with more confidence, as English grammar software will correct your mistakes and suggest better word usage, much like a thesaurus. If you have to do much writing, for any reason at all, English grammar software can help you to communicate faster and more effectively.
About the Author:
Watch how innovative English grammar software instantly can improve your writings on a daily basis and learn how advanced NLP technology can help you to write better English than your English teacher. Visit: http://wwww.englishsoftware.org
Keyword tags: English grammar software, English, Grammar, Grammar Software, English Software, English writing
Friday, November 14, 2008
A Review of the Buzzle Article Submission Service
If you are in a situation where you need to think about getting a lot of work done and getting a lot of work noticed in an online sense, you'll find that you have many different avenues that you can pursue. When you want to make sure that you are going to get plenty of different options in front of you, you'll find that one option that you need to think about is what you can do with things like articles.
When you put articles online, you may not be getting paid for them, but you'll find that you'll have of different benefits to take advantage of. When you want to make sure that you can get your articles self-published in a way that will allow you to put them up and get lots of traffic for it, take some time and really think about your options. Don't hesitate to take a look around and find the service that will take the best care of you.
For many people, they have found it in the Buzzle Article Submission Service, and you'll find that with a little bit of investigation that you will be agreeing. When you look at the Buzzle Article Submission Service, the first thing that you need to think about is that you are going to have many different options with what you can write about. You can write about things as different as current events to homemaking to green articles.
When you are looking to get started as a writer, you'll find that you can use this opportunity to do many things. You can show case your talent, get offers of freelance writing work, and even get offers to try new products and review them. Don't let this opportunity pass you by, particularly if the service that you offer includes writing. When you want to get ahead and get your work out there, take some time and really think about your options when it comes to this particular service.
When you are hoping that your articles in question will keep good company, you'll find that one thing that you need to consider is that the Buzzle Article Submission Service is a service that definitely has writer guidelins. This ensures that there will be a high level of content and quality among the articles that you get taken care of.
You'll also find that there are many different options that are open to you when it comes to looking at your articles and looking where they would fit in. Take some time and really think about what you are going to be encountering when it comes to the various types of offerings that you have. Don't just put your articles any place that looks convenient.
If you are in a situation where you really want to get the different options open to you, take some time and really consider what venues you can explore. If you want good service and clean presentation, think about Buzzle Article Submission Service and think about what it can do for you!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Buzzle at http://www.imreviewkings.com/buzzle.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Buzzle, Article Submission Service
When you put articles online, you may not be getting paid for them, but you'll find that you'll have of different benefits to take advantage of. When you want to make sure that you can get your articles self-published in a way that will allow you to put them up and get lots of traffic for it, take some time and really think about your options. Don't hesitate to take a look around and find the service that will take the best care of you.
For many people, they have found it in the Buzzle Article Submission Service, and you'll find that with a little bit of investigation that you will be agreeing. When you look at the Buzzle Article Submission Service, the first thing that you need to think about is that you are going to have many different options with what you can write about. You can write about things as different as current events to homemaking to green articles.
When you are looking to get started as a writer, you'll find that you can use this opportunity to do many things. You can show case your talent, get offers of freelance writing work, and even get offers to try new products and review them. Don't let this opportunity pass you by, particularly if the service that you offer includes writing. When you want to get ahead and get your work out there, take some time and really think about your options when it comes to this particular service.
When you are hoping that your articles in question will keep good company, you'll find that one thing that you need to consider is that the Buzzle Article Submission Service is a service that definitely has writer guidelins. This ensures that there will be a high level of content and quality among the articles that you get taken care of.
You'll also find that there are many different options that are open to you when it comes to looking at your articles and looking where they would fit in. Take some time and really think about what you are going to be encountering when it comes to the various types of offerings that you have. Don't just put your articles any place that looks convenient.
If you are in a situation where you really want to get the different options open to you, take some time and really consider what venues you can explore. If you want good service and clean presentation, think about Buzzle Article Submission Service and think about what it can do for you!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Buzzle at http://www.imreviewkings.com/buzzle.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Buzzle, Article Submission Service
A Review Of Be A Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course
When you think of writing, chances are, you are thinking about writing a novel or a non-fiction book that might take months or years to see from start to finish. You might think wistfully about how you would love to be a writer who gets paid for their work, but do you really have the time? If you are looking forward to making sure that you need to think about where your writing is going, remember that you don't have to spend months or years, or even hours on it!
There is a huge call for people who can turn out content in five minutes these days, and with this need for speed and with it the power of moving forward and getting the job done, you'll find that taking a look at the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course might be one of the most profitable decisions that you ever make. You'll find that simply being able to get the job done quickly and efficiently will put you way ahead of the herd.
Think about it. One thing that the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course recognizes is that your time is precious. All it is asking you for, though, is five minutes! What can you learn about when it comes to taking a look at this course? Remember that just because you are writing fast doesn't mean that you are writing sloppily.
There are many different options in front of you when it comes to learning about what you can do to move forward and to really think about what you need to do to be able to get a head in this field. Think about everything that you can accomplish in five minutes. You can pick up your house a little, you can reprogram your microwave, or you can start on the road to getting the money that you want to fulfill the dreams that you have always had. Think about how valuable your five minutes can be.
In the first place, you'll find that the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course will put you on a road that will make you valuable to high-paying clients around the world. You'll find that the tips you get and the techniques that you learn are all about what people want, and that the more people who are interested in buying your work, the more valuable your skills will be.
Have you ever considered a work day that is less than three hours long? You'll find that you can put all of that skill and energy into other things that you love as well. When you pick up valuable skills like this one, you'll find that you have plenty of different options in front of you when it comes to where you sell your work and what you can do with it.
When you are looking to make sure that you have what it takes to be a writer, remember that the more help you have the better. Check out the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course and figure out what you can do to get where you need to be!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Be a Five Minute Writer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/beafiveminutewriter.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Be a Five Minute Writer
There is a huge call for people who can turn out content in five minutes these days, and with this need for speed and with it the power of moving forward and getting the job done, you'll find that taking a look at the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course might be one of the most profitable decisions that you ever make. You'll find that simply being able to get the job done quickly and efficiently will put you way ahead of the herd.
Think about it. One thing that the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course recognizes is that your time is precious. All it is asking you for, though, is five minutes! What can you learn about when it comes to taking a look at this course? Remember that just because you are writing fast doesn't mean that you are writing sloppily.
There are many different options in front of you when it comes to learning about what you can do to move forward and to really think about what you need to do to be able to get a head in this field. Think about everything that you can accomplish in five minutes. You can pick up your house a little, you can reprogram your microwave, or you can start on the road to getting the money that you want to fulfill the dreams that you have always had. Think about how valuable your five minutes can be.
In the first place, you'll find that the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course will put you on a road that will make you valuable to high-paying clients around the world. You'll find that the tips you get and the techniques that you learn are all about what people want, and that the more people who are interested in buying your work, the more valuable your skills will be.
Have you ever considered a work day that is less than three hours long? You'll find that you can put all of that skill and energy into other things that you love as well. When you pick up valuable skills like this one, you'll find that you have plenty of different options in front of you when it comes to where you sell your work and what you can do with it.
When you are looking to make sure that you have what it takes to be a writer, remember that the more help you have the better. Check out the Be a Five Minute Writer Article Marketing Course and figure out what you can do to get where you need to be!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Be a Five Minute Writer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/beafiveminutewriter.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Be a Five Minute Writer
A Review of the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package
Well, it was nice to see a sales page that isn't meshed together with a ton of hype. Seriously, that gets old after awhile, so it's nice to see someone actually give you the sales pitch within the product itself. You'll understand what we're talking about when you actually view their site, but we'll explain as much as we can here. That way your ahead of the game before even going over the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package.
RSS Solution Package
When you hit there site, the first product for sale you will find is the RSS Solution Package. There are fourteen different bullets in all and each one stress the benefits that comes along with this package. The total cost is a lot less then what we were expecting and you'll see when we give you a short list to everything that comes along with this deal.
Well, let's just give you the run down. It shows you how to reach a target audience more effectively, give you better search engine rankings, and helps create free advertising. Probably the best feature about the RSS Solution Package is that you don't have to continually submit over and over again according to them. Why? Well, the search engines will automatically crawl your site any time new content is added.
Listen, there's a bunch of other benefits as well that we haven't even covered. Seeing them all together will give you a better outlook into whether or not this is something you need for your business. We imagine this will save you a lot of time that can eventually be placed elsewhere. Who doesn't want more time out of their days? We know we would.
Article Extractor
The second product on their list an Article Extractor. While we had an idea to what this product was about, reading over everything gave us a lot more clarity. First of all it's pretty clear that this innovation extracts free content from around the Internet. At least this is what we gather anyways. So evidently, if you know of certain sites that offer free content for your websites then this is a good way to get it.
Just like the first product, this one can basically make you additional money. When you have all this free content on your website, then it's safe to say you can implement an Adsense code and monetize your pages. One important aspect to understand however is that this isn't garbage content. The site states that you will receive high quality, rich content when the extractions are being made.
Our Overall Analysis
The Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package programs seem like they will both save you loads of time. Think about it, instead of going here and going there, both the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package deals make it easier by doing the work for you. So unless you want to spend time doing these things on your own, it would be smart to look over their information. It may be just what you need for your business to make more money and receive better search engine rankings.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleextractorandrsssolution.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Extractor & RSS Solution
RSS Solution Package
When you hit there site, the first product for sale you will find is the RSS Solution Package. There are fourteen different bullets in all and each one stress the benefits that comes along with this package. The total cost is a lot less then what we were expecting and you'll see when we give you a short list to everything that comes along with this deal.
Well, let's just give you the run down. It shows you how to reach a target audience more effectively, give you better search engine rankings, and helps create free advertising. Probably the best feature about the RSS Solution Package is that you don't have to continually submit over and over again according to them. Why? Well, the search engines will automatically crawl your site any time new content is added.
Listen, there's a bunch of other benefits as well that we haven't even covered. Seeing them all together will give you a better outlook into whether or not this is something you need for your business. We imagine this will save you a lot of time that can eventually be placed elsewhere. Who doesn't want more time out of their days? We know we would.
Article Extractor
The second product on their list an Article Extractor. While we had an idea to what this product was about, reading over everything gave us a lot more clarity. First of all it's pretty clear that this innovation extracts free content from around the Internet. At least this is what we gather anyways. So evidently, if you know of certain sites that offer free content for your websites then this is a good way to get it.
Just like the first product, this one can basically make you additional money. When you have all this free content on your website, then it's safe to say you can implement an Adsense code and monetize your pages. One important aspect to understand however is that this isn't garbage content. The site states that you will receive high quality, rich content when the extractions are being made.
Our Overall Analysis
The Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package programs seem like they will both save you loads of time. Think about it, instead of going here and going there, both the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package deals make it easier by doing the work for you. So unless you want to spend time doing these things on your own, it would be smart to look over their information. It may be just what you need for your business to make more money and receive better search engine rankings.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about the Article Extractor & RSS Solution Package at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleextractorandrsssolution.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Extractor & RSS Solution
A Review of Article Equalizer
Are you someone who is looking to make sure that your site is both attractive and informative to the people around you? You know that if you take the time to think about it that written, article-based content is one of the best ways to go when it comes to figuring out what you are looking for.
When you think about all the traffic that you can get from your articles in this fashion, not to mention all the sales that you can get from it as well, you'll know why you need to think about making sure that you take advantage of the Article Equalizer and learn about what it can do for you. You know that without good written content, you'll be in a very negative place.
When you are thinking about making sure that you will attract the right people to your site, you'll find that something that you need to think about is your subject matter. What is so special about what you do? For that matter, what is it that you do? Many industries are finding out that they are something of a mystery to their customers, and this can lead to bad implications down the line.
If you want to make sure that people really appreciate what it is that you do and what you can do for them, you'll find that Article Equalizer can help you out with that. When you are looking to see what you can do to advance yourself and to make sure people know what you are about, you'll find that looking into this possibility is one of the first things that you can do.
If you want to see what Article Equalizer can do for you, think about things in terms of search engine optimization. What can you do to bring more and more people to your site? Remember that people are looking for relevance and good information above all, and that you won't get very far if you try to "trick" the search engines into taking a look at what you do and what you have. With articles, you can be sure that you will be able to give them what they want at a very low risk and cost to you. Take some time to think about what you can do when it comes to getting started with this program because this might be one of the most important things that you can do.
Don't delay when it comes to making your website more attractive and more interesting when it comes to content. Content is king, as they say, and you'll find that with very little time, you'll be in a place where you need to think about what you can do to make sure that you stay on top. If you are looking to make sure that you can attract people based on the power and information in your articles, you'll find that this program is one that will bring you the hits in the least amount of time and for the least amount of effort. Look at Article Equalizer today and see what it can do for you.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about the Article Equalizer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articledirectorypro.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Equalizer
When you think about all the traffic that you can get from your articles in this fashion, not to mention all the sales that you can get from it as well, you'll know why you need to think about making sure that you take advantage of the Article Equalizer and learn about what it can do for you. You know that without good written content, you'll be in a very negative place.
When you are thinking about making sure that you will attract the right people to your site, you'll find that something that you need to think about is your subject matter. What is so special about what you do? For that matter, what is it that you do? Many industries are finding out that they are something of a mystery to their customers, and this can lead to bad implications down the line.
If you want to make sure that people really appreciate what it is that you do and what you can do for them, you'll find that Article Equalizer can help you out with that. When you are looking to see what you can do to advance yourself and to make sure people know what you are about, you'll find that looking into this possibility is one of the first things that you can do.
If you want to see what Article Equalizer can do for you, think about things in terms of search engine optimization. What can you do to bring more and more people to your site? Remember that people are looking for relevance and good information above all, and that you won't get very far if you try to "trick" the search engines into taking a look at what you do and what you have. With articles, you can be sure that you will be able to give them what they want at a very low risk and cost to you. Take some time to think about what you can do when it comes to getting started with this program because this might be one of the most important things that you can do.
Don't delay when it comes to making your website more attractive and more interesting when it comes to content. Content is king, as they say, and you'll find that with very little time, you'll be in a place where you need to think about what you can do to make sure that you stay on top. If you are looking to make sure that you can attract people based on the power and information in your articles, you'll find that this program is one that will bring you the hits in the least amount of time and for the least amount of effort. Look at Article Equalizer today and see what it can do for you.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about the Article Equalizer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articledirectorypro.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Equalizer
A Review of Article Directory Pro
Whether you are an internet marketer or you are just someone who wants to stop and think about what you can do to make sure that you can ensure a living on the internet, you'll find that there are plenty of things that you need to think about when you are considering articles. Writing articles is one of the best and most long-lasting ways to get attention on the internet, but you'll find that in all this fuss, many people are forgetting about the people who are wielding some serious power and making this all possible.
The truth of the matter is that there are many people who are interested in what you can do to go ahead and make sure that there are places to publish the articles, and with that in mind, you need to think about what you can do yourself when it comes to putting up your own article directory! With the Article Directory Pro, you'll find that it has never been simpler to stop and think about what you can do in order to move forward and get the information that you need to set up a directory, and this can change the way that your campaigns go.
If you are looking forward to stopping and thinking about what you can do to move forward and figure out what you are looking at, you'll find that the Article Directory Pro is a program that can essentially, at the most basic level, set you up to start running your own article directory site. You can have people submit articles to you and you'll find that many of them will be happy to pay you for the honor.
This will let you set up your own advertising and if you are thinking big, this can be an extremely powerful tool if you are looking to move forward and get the results that you need to as an affiliate marketer. Take the time to really consider what you can do when it comes to articles, and think about the need that people have to submit them. Think about what this tool can do in your hands!
The first thing that you might think about when you are considering running your own article directory is that you might be a little bit nervous because you are not adept when it comes to computers. In truth, you'll find that you don't need to be "good with computers" at all if you choose to take advantage of the Article Directory Pro!
This script will do it all for you, and you'll find that you can have all the usability of one of the powerful programs boast. You'll be able to work with the author of the articles, and you'll find that if you give them the service that they need, that you'll be able to stop and to move on very quickly in terms of this project. Take the time to consider what this can mean to your business! It's time to look beyond just writing articles, so stop and look at what Article Directory Pro can do for you.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Directory Pro at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articledirectorypro.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Directory Pro
The truth of the matter is that there are many people who are interested in what you can do to go ahead and make sure that there are places to publish the articles, and with that in mind, you need to think about what you can do yourself when it comes to putting up your own article directory! With the Article Directory Pro, you'll find that it has never been simpler to stop and think about what you can do in order to move forward and get the information that you need to set up a directory, and this can change the way that your campaigns go.
If you are looking forward to stopping and thinking about what you can do to move forward and figure out what you are looking at, you'll find that the Article Directory Pro is a program that can essentially, at the most basic level, set you up to start running your own article directory site. You can have people submit articles to you and you'll find that many of them will be happy to pay you for the honor.
This will let you set up your own advertising and if you are thinking big, this can be an extremely powerful tool if you are looking to move forward and get the results that you need to as an affiliate marketer. Take the time to really consider what you can do when it comes to articles, and think about the need that people have to submit them. Think about what this tool can do in your hands!
The first thing that you might think about when you are considering running your own article directory is that you might be a little bit nervous because you are not adept when it comes to computers. In truth, you'll find that you don't need to be "good with computers" at all if you choose to take advantage of the Article Directory Pro!
This script will do it all for you, and you'll find that you can have all the usability of one of the powerful programs boast. You'll be able to work with the author of the articles, and you'll find that if you give them the service that they need, that you'll be able to stop and to move on very quickly in terms of this project. Take the time to consider what this can mean to your business! It's time to look beyond just writing articles, so stop and look at what Article Directory Pro can do for you.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Directory Pro at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articledirectorypro.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Article Writing Software System
Okay, here's a great question for you. How much money have you spent on ghostwriters over the past year? You probably don't even want to think about it, but when you are trying to make money online, keeping track of your finances is a crucial step in becoming successful. Especially when most of them end up as duplicate content and are completely worthless. You most likely want something that is real and has the potential to make it all happen.
Well this is where the Article Writing Software System comes in and according to the sales page, "churns out thousands of high quality and unique content." Plus they even talk about making close to four grand in only nine days. Is this possible? Sure it is, but let's be realistic here. Jonathan Teng could already have a lot of points in place to make this kind of money upfront. We'll have to research the page a little more and see what he's offering.
Getting it From Google Adsense
Evidently this is where he makes his money. Below the headline you'll find a snapshot of his Adsense account with the totals to the right hand side. The totals are staggering, but it does little to share with us what exactly he is doing in order to make this happen. So keep moving down the page and reading the rest of the information that's provided for you.
Watching the Videos
One thing you'll want to take notice on when viewing the Article Writing Software System is the video demos available. As you make your way down the page you'll find various parts of the software that you can literally see in action. We find this part of their sales page to be quite interesting and one of the best features we've seen regarding a system like this one.
All you have to do is find the "click here" links on the right side of each box which will take you to the demos. Also you will notice three areas that are shown and discussed within each chapter. Reading over these will be very important in discovering whether or not this product is going to be for you or not. In fact, if you really want to get the goods, there is a free download of the Content Infinity at the end of the projects.
Our Overall Analysis
Let's see. The information on the Article Writing Software System sales page is fantastic. It literally gives you an inside look at what you could potentially be using in the near future. Can you imagine all this is within the first quarter of the pitch? Well it is, which even if you didn't cover the rest of the content this would be enough to spark your interest.
Do we think it's worth your time and money? Well if you've been spending tons of money on ghostwriters, freelancing all your work, then this is probably a steal for the amount of money you've already invested. However, if you're just trying to get away with doing everything for free, it's best you move on to something else. Either way though, we do encourage you to see what it's all about because you may end up changing your mind.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Writing Software System at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlewritingsoftwaresystem.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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Well this is where the Article Writing Software System comes in and according to the sales page, "churns out thousands of high quality and unique content." Plus they even talk about making close to four grand in only nine days. Is this possible? Sure it is, but let's be realistic here. Jonathan Teng could already have a lot of points in place to make this kind of money upfront. We'll have to research the page a little more and see what he's offering.
Getting it From Google Adsense
Evidently this is where he makes his money. Below the headline you'll find a snapshot of his Adsense account with the totals to the right hand side. The totals are staggering, but it does little to share with us what exactly he is doing in order to make this happen. So keep moving down the page and reading the rest of the information that's provided for you.
Watching the Videos
One thing you'll want to take notice on when viewing the Article Writing Software System is the video demos available. As you make your way down the page you'll find various parts of the software that you can literally see in action. We find this part of their sales page to be quite interesting and one of the best features we've seen regarding a system like this one.
All you have to do is find the "click here" links on the right side of each box which will take you to the demos. Also you will notice three areas that are shown and discussed within each chapter. Reading over these will be very important in discovering whether or not this product is going to be for you or not. In fact, if you really want to get the goods, there is a free download of the Content Infinity at the end of the projects.
Our Overall Analysis
Let's see. The information on the Article Writing Software System sales page is fantastic. It literally gives you an inside look at what you could potentially be using in the near future. Can you imagine all this is within the first quarter of the pitch? Well it is, which even if you didn't cover the rest of the content this would be enough to spark your interest.
Do we think it's worth your time and money? Well if you've been spending tons of money on ghostwriters, freelancing all your work, then this is probably a steal for the amount of money you've already invested. However, if you're just trying to get away with doing everything for free, it's best you move on to something else. Either way though, we do encourage you to see what it's all about because you may end up changing your mind.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Writing Software System at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlewritingsoftwaresystem.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of Article Uniqualizer
You already know that your articles are special and that one of the most important reasons to write them is because you will have unique content on the web. When you take a look at everything that articles can do for you, you know why so many people take pains to make sure that it is their articles that the search engines are finding, and you'll find that there are plenty of reasons why you want to be one of the biggest article producers out there.
With this in mind, you should remember, though that writing quality articles takes time. You can do it yourself or pay someone else to do it, but you'll find that unless you can speed things up, you are taking a loss across the board, and this is something that you want to avoid at all costs. When you are looking towards making sure that you can move forward and can get the traffic that you need, make sure that you take a look at the Article Uniqualizer and think about how it can help you.
Attracting the attention of the search engines and making sure that your site draws them is the name of the game, and you'll find that it is important for you to get indexed the way that you need to be. When you start looking around for articles to help you, you'll immediately notice that you need to be in a position to really get the volume up.
You'll find that you can learn a great deal about how quickly you can move forward with the different abilities that you have and the different articles that you can produce. Unless you take the time to really figure out what is going on with this powerful software, you aren't getting anywhere, and you'll find that it can be very helpful to you.
When you take a look at the Article Uniqualizer, you'll find that what it can do is to create up to 48,000 different variations of your article, all at the click of a button. More importantly, you'll find that while all of these articles are unique, they are still readable, and you'll still be able to be pleased and proud that they carry your name and that they can move on and really represent you in the market. When you want to make sure that you can move forward, you'll find that there are plenty of places to go, but you aren't going to get very far with redundant copy. Take the time to figure out what this program can do for you.
Remember that at the end of the day, the search engines are looking for content, and that this is something that you need to give them if you want to get ahead. There are plenty of reasons to think about moving forward with the help of the Article Uniqualizer, so take some time and think about all the help that it can be for you and what you are trying to do.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Uniqualizer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleuniqualizer.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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With this in mind, you should remember, though that writing quality articles takes time. You can do it yourself or pay someone else to do it, but you'll find that unless you can speed things up, you are taking a loss across the board, and this is something that you want to avoid at all costs. When you are looking towards making sure that you can move forward and can get the traffic that you need, make sure that you take a look at the Article Uniqualizer and think about how it can help you.
Attracting the attention of the search engines and making sure that your site draws them is the name of the game, and you'll find that it is important for you to get indexed the way that you need to be. When you start looking around for articles to help you, you'll immediately notice that you need to be in a position to really get the volume up.
You'll find that you can learn a great deal about how quickly you can move forward with the different abilities that you have and the different articles that you can produce. Unless you take the time to really figure out what is going on with this powerful software, you aren't getting anywhere, and you'll find that it can be very helpful to you.
When you take a look at the Article Uniqualizer, you'll find that what it can do is to create up to 48,000 different variations of your article, all at the click of a button. More importantly, you'll find that while all of these articles are unique, they are still readable, and you'll still be able to be pleased and proud that they carry your name and that they can move on and really represent you in the market. When you want to make sure that you can move forward, you'll find that there are plenty of places to go, but you aren't going to get very far with redundant copy. Take the time to figure out what this program can do for you.
Remember that at the end of the day, the search engines are looking for content, and that this is something that you need to give them if you want to get ahead. There are plenty of reasons to think about moving forward with the help of the Article Uniqualizer, so take some time and think about all the help that it can be for you and what you are trying to do.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Uniqualizer at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleuniqualizer.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Article Submitter Software
The Article Submitter Software created by Brad Callen is one of the most innovative programs that I have found for my online article marketing campaign. In recent years, article marketing has exploded when it comes to popularity among major internet marketers, affiliates, and others that have a specific product and/or service that they wish to announce to the world.
Naturally, there is always someone just around the "virtual" corner that looks to automate a product, service, and/or concept in order to optimize their level of success online – because, as we know, it is a harsh market in the virtual world. Brad Callen has done just this! Here, I will share my review of the Article Submitter Software.
The Problem:
The problem with the article marketing endeavor, in my opinion, is the time that it takes to get your content on the web. Sure, it is relatively easy to throw together a 500 word article, with a few keywords mixed in it and post it on a website. Nothing too hard about that at all, is there? The problem is that there are a ton of websites out there where you can put your article up.
Maybe I am jumping the gun a little…let me explain myself more clearly. The TIME that it would take to post to all the article directories online in order to gain exposure, backlinks, and one way links would be tremendous! If you took just one article, signed up for ten different articles directories, and posted that article in one – you could be looking at a couple of hours! When you work online, you have to move quick!
Product Introduction:
Article Submitter Software is a program designed by Brad Callen, one of the internet's leading marketers, in an effort to completely automate the article submission process. This software allows you to enter your personal information, as well as any and all articles that you want to submit to article directories online – just once!
You can, literally, with a click of a button submit your article to over three hundred different directories on the internet! For each directory, your name is out there, your content, your link…this is an amazing product. The first time I used it, I used the free version – which submits to roughly one hundred directories. SUPER AMAZING!!! I was in complete awe at how user friendly the Article Submitter Software is, as well as how much time I saved!
Benefits and Features:
There are several benefits and features associated with the Article Submitter Software:
• You can save a ton of time submitting to hundreds of directories!
• The software is extremely simple to use!
• You can create a multiple stream of one ways links!
• You can nearly instantly increase your search engine ranking with Google, and other popular search engines!
• There is no minimum and maximum when it comes to the number of articles that you submit – submit one, submit a thousand! The choice is yours!
• You can receive free, automatic updates!
Conclusion:
If you operate an article marketing campaign, you simply must try the Article Submitter Software – even if it is free version. You will be so amazed at the effectiveness of this program that you will quickly find that your article marketing cannot go with this!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Submitter Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlesubmittersoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Submitter Software
Naturally, there is always someone just around the "virtual" corner that looks to automate a product, service, and/or concept in order to optimize their level of success online – because, as we know, it is a harsh market in the virtual world. Brad Callen has done just this! Here, I will share my review of the Article Submitter Software.
The Problem:
The problem with the article marketing endeavor, in my opinion, is the time that it takes to get your content on the web. Sure, it is relatively easy to throw together a 500 word article, with a few keywords mixed in it and post it on a website. Nothing too hard about that at all, is there? The problem is that there are a ton of websites out there where you can put your article up.
Maybe I am jumping the gun a little…let me explain myself more clearly. The TIME that it would take to post to all the article directories online in order to gain exposure, backlinks, and one way links would be tremendous! If you took just one article, signed up for ten different articles directories, and posted that article in one – you could be looking at a couple of hours! When you work online, you have to move quick!
Product Introduction:
Article Submitter Software is a program designed by Brad Callen, one of the internet's leading marketers, in an effort to completely automate the article submission process. This software allows you to enter your personal information, as well as any and all articles that you want to submit to article directories online – just once!
You can, literally, with a click of a button submit your article to over three hundred different directories on the internet! For each directory, your name is out there, your content, your link…this is an amazing product. The first time I used it, I used the free version – which submits to roughly one hundred directories. SUPER AMAZING!!! I was in complete awe at how user friendly the Article Submitter Software is, as well as how much time I saved!
Benefits and Features:
There are several benefits and features associated with the Article Submitter Software:
• You can save a ton of time submitting to hundreds of directories!
• The software is extremely simple to use!
• You can create a multiple stream of one ways links!
• You can nearly instantly increase your search engine ranking with Google, and other popular search engines!
• There is no minimum and maximum when it comes to the number of articles that you submit – submit one, submit a thousand! The choice is yours!
• You can receive free, automatic updates!
Conclusion:
If you operate an article marketing campaign, you simply must try the Article Submitter Software – even if it is free version. You will be so amazed at the effectiveness of this program that you will quickly find that your article marketing cannot go with this!
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Submitter Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlesubmittersoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of Article Stars SuperNova Secrets
By now, if you are internet marketer, you have already heard about how powerful getting involved with your marketing as an article writer can be, but do you know how to make the most of it? One of the reasons why article writing is so useful and so valuable is that it can bring you traffic like no one's business, but chances are, you are already clued into the fact that if you don't know how to take advantage of it that you are not going to go very far.
When you are looking towards making some money on your online advertising, you'll find that articles can help you go a long way, but were you aware that they could do a lot more than just that? When you are looking at your articles, you need to think about how the pros are doing it, and how they are doing it differently. You'll find that by stopping and considering the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets program that you just might get the news that you need.
When you are looking to write articles, you have a general idea of how they will make you money. You'll find that they can bring you to the attention of the people who are surfing the net looking for good information, that they can get you recognized as an expert in your field, and also that you will find that they can do a lot to make you get the notice of the search engines through search engine optimization.
With that in mind, though, you'll find that there are a number of things that you need to consider when it comes towards looking at the world at large, and you'll find that to milk them of their real potential that you need to think about what you can do in order to move forward and get the traffic you need.
With the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets, you will get a step by step comprehensive list of what you can do for your articles so that you can move forward. More than anything else, this tutorial is perfect as you can download it straight from the web and get it anywhere in the world; you'll find that you will get to see unique ways to get money, and that you will be able to move much further ahead than you ever knew that videos could get you. You'll find that with just a few hours a day, you'll be able to get all of the work done that you are interested in.
If you are looking forward to making more money per article than you ever have before, take a look at the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets and see what you can do. You'll find that there are plenty of different options that can help you figure out what is what, and that this program is simply one of the best out there. Make sure that you don't miss out on this prime opportunity to get ahead. If you want to make sure that you are getting all of the good out of your articles that you can, you'll find that this is a profoundly important thing that you need to consider.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Stars SuperNova Secrets at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlestarssupernovasecrets.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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When you are looking towards making some money on your online advertising, you'll find that articles can help you go a long way, but were you aware that they could do a lot more than just that? When you are looking at your articles, you need to think about how the pros are doing it, and how they are doing it differently. You'll find that by stopping and considering the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets program that you just might get the news that you need.
When you are looking to write articles, you have a general idea of how they will make you money. You'll find that they can bring you to the attention of the people who are surfing the net looking for good information, that they can get you recognized as an expert in your field, and also that you will find that they can do a lot to make you get the notice of the search engines through search engine optimization.
With that in mind, though, you'll find that there are a number of things that you need to consider when it comes towards looking at the world at large, and you'll find that to milk them of their real potential that you need to think about what you can do in order to move forward and get the traffic you need.
With the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets, you will get a step by step comprehensive list of what you can do for your articles so that you can move forward. More than anything else, this tutorial is perfect as you can download it straight from the web and get it anywhere in the world; you'll find that you will get to see unique ways to get money, and that you will be able to move much further ahead than you ever knew that videos could get you. You'll find that with just a few hours a day, you'll be able to get all of the work done that you are interested in.
If you are looking forward to making more money per article than you ever have before, take a look at the Article Stars SuperNova Secrets and see what you can do. You'll find that there are plenty of different options that can help you figure out what is what, and that this program is simply one of the best out there. Make sure that you don't miss out on this prime opportunity to get ahead. If you want to make sure that you are getting all of the good out of your articles that you can, you'll find that this is a profoundly important thing that you need to consider.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Stars SuperNova Secrets at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlestarssupernovasecrets.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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Article Speed Writing and Your Web Site
As a web based business owner, you know how critical it is that you have fresh content every week, on a subject of interest to the niche you're working with. And, unless you're one of those people who've never experienced writer's block, you know how much time, tears and stomach acid come from making this content. Enter Article Speed Writing, which gives you a series of techniques known to copy writers and ad writers for churning out new copy that's interesting, and easy to optimize.
Article Speed Writing is all about the quick kill – getting the words down onto the page as quickly as possible, while being aware of the search engine optimization parameters needed to keep you high in the search rankings. They talk about article hooks – something you need to throw out in the first sentence so that a human being, rather than a web spider, will find your article interesting to read.
They even go into some of the long term effects of article content. There's a long-tail effect to having lots of articles on your site about your topic in question. (A long tail effect means that the more articles you have, the likelier someone will stumble across your site and read through your archives).
This long tail effect only works if someone can get value from your articles, which means that article speed writing has to not only hit the search engine parameters, but it has to avoid being pure unmitigated cow flop as well. (You know the type – articles that are clearly, probably written with as many wiffly weasel words to extend a sentence out before it comes close to hinting that it might know where a subject is, let alone knows what a verb is or an object…like this last one.)
The aim of article speed writing is to help you build high quality link backs because people find your articles interesting, and while none of the techniques is revolutionary (they're basically the inverted pyramid technique of journalistic writing, coupled with a series to exercises on headline and lead-in building from advertising copy classes), the practical, hands on approach with examples, on how to use article speed writing to get the content you need to drive your web site's page ranks is quite good.
It's an excellent example of old wine in new bottles, bringing old school expertise on this stuff to new economy entrepreneurs and marketers. In particular, if you hated doing writing exercises in school, this may be the best set of training tips you will ever find for getting past the writer's block and the "Oh, god, I have to get a column up…" panic.
Ultimately, article speed writing is worth it – the time you save from implementing these techniques will more than offset the cost of the program, and the skills you gain will allow you to see your web based business in a new light, where you look at ANY news event, whether its in the niche you're marketing towards or not, and see a way to tie it into your web site, and keep the content fresh and the traffic coming in.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Speed Writing at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlespeedwriting.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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Article Speed Writing is all about the quick kill – getting the words down onto the page as quickly as possible, while being aware of the search engine optimization parameters needed to keep you high in the search rankings. They talk about article hooks – something you need to throw out in the first sentence so that a human being, rather than a web spider, will find your article interesting to read.
They even go into some of the long term effects of article content. There's a long-tail effect to having lots of articles on your site about your topic in question. (A long tail effect means that the more articles you have, the likelier someone will stumble across your site and read through your archives).
This long tail effect only works if someone can get value from your articles, which means that article speed writing has to not only hit the search engine parameters, but it has to avoid being pure unmitigated cow flop as well. (You know the type – articles that are clearly, probably written with as many wiffly weasel words to extend a sentence out before it comes close to hinting that it might know where a subject is, let alone knows what a verb is or an object…like this last one.)
The aim of article speed writing is to help you build high quality link backs because people find your articles interesting, and while none of the techniques is revolutionary (they're basically the inverted pyramid technique of journalistic writing, coupled with a series to exercises on headline and lead-in building from advertising copy classes), the practical, hands on approach with examples, on how to use article speed writing to get the content you need to drive your web site's page ranks is quite good.
It's an excellent example of old wine in new bottles, bringing old school expertise on this stuff to new economy entrepreneurs and marketers. In particular, if you hated doing writing exercises in school, this may be the best set of training tips you will ever find for getting past the writer's block and the "Oh, god, I have to get a column up…" panic.
Ultimately, article speed writing is worth it – the time you save from implementing these techniques will more than offset the cost of the program, and the skills you gain will allow you to see your web based business in a new light, where you look at ANY news event, whether its in the niche you're marketing towards or not, and see a way to tie it into your web site, and keep the content fresh and the traffic coming in.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Speed Writing at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlespeedwriting.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Articles Factory Article Submission Service
If you are someone who is looking for articles that you can use for your site, you might think that your hands are tied. Whether you are a new business that is just starting out, or you are small and have a very tight budget, you might not have a lot of time and money to spare when it comes to writing your own articles. When you are in a situation where you want to think about getting ahead and getting the right amount of written copy for your site, you'll find that there are many different things that you need to consider.
The first is where you are going to get good content and the second is whether you can afford it. The answer to the latter question is a bit tricky as finding articles written specifically for you can get pricey, but you'll find that with just a little bit of work, you'll be able to find services that will provide you with articles free of charge, like the Articles Factory Article Submission Service.
When you look at the Articles Factory Article Submission Service, you'll find that you are looking at a veritable goldmine when it comes to getting good free information. You might discover that with a little bit of work behind you, you'll be able to get plenty of good options. Take some time to really consider what your options are when it comes to getting good copy and more than that, think about how you will need to think about using it.
Do you have blogs or newsletters that need to be filled up? Are in you in a position to think about getting information out to people, but you don't know how to make sure that you can do that? With this service, you'll find that you can do all of that and more, all without needing to worry about what you have in front of you when it comes to getting good work done. Really think about your options and make sure that you know what you need.
For many people, looking at the Articles Factory Article Submission Service will help them move forward quite quickly with their business endeavors. There are plenty of articles here that will be perfect for what they need, and they will also find that there are going to be plenty more that will serve in a pinch. When you want to get good content, but are not interested in paying a lot of money for it, you'll soon discover that taking a look at sites like this one will give you plenty of good content to work with.
Think about what you need good content for, and you will soon find that there are many different options for you. Don't think that you can simply stop and disregard this need, it is not one that goes away! Take some time to work with your options and to make sure that you fully utilize the Articles Factory Article Submission Service and services like it. Don't get left behind!
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Articles Factory at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlesfactory.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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The first is where you are going to get good content and the second is whether you can afford it. The answer to the latter question is a bit tricky as finding articles written specifically for you can get pricey, but you'll find that with just a little bit of work, you'll be able to find services that will provide you with articles free of charge, like the Articles Factory Article Submission Service.
When you look at the Articles Factory Article Submission Service, you'll find that you are looking at a veritable goldmine when it comes to getting good free information. You might discover that with a little bit of work behind you, you'll be able to get plenty of good options. Take some time to really consider what your options are when it comes to getting good copy and more than that, think about how you will need to think about using it.
Do you have blogs or newsletters that need to be filled up? Are in you in a position to think about getting information out to people, but you don't know how to make sure that you can do that? With this service, you'll find that you can do all of that and more, all without needing to worry about what you have in front of you when it comes to getting good work done. Really think about your options and make sure that you know what you need.
For many people, looking at the Articles Factory Article Submission Service will help them move forward quite quickly with their business endeavors. There are plenty of articles here that will be perfect for what they need, and they will also find that there are going to be plenty more that will serve in a pinch. When you want to get good content, but are not interested in paying a lot of money for it, you'll soon discover that taking a look at sites like this one will give you plenty of good content to work with.
Think about what you need good content for, and you will soon find that there are many different options for you. Don't think that you can simply stop and disregard this need, it is not one that goes away! Take some time to work with your options and to make sure that you fully utilize the Articles Factory Article Submission Service and services like it. Don't get left behind!
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Articles Factory at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlesfactory.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of Article Rewriters Software
If you are someone who is interested in moving forward with the reselling of published goods, you'll find that you have already lucked into an excellent market. No matter what industry you are in, and what you are trying to do with your services, you'll find that reselling work that has been very cheap or free is a great way to move ahead with your own business, but that you'll find that the more time and effort that you put into it, the more you will be able to profit.
When you look into publishing work like this, whether it is your own or someone else's, you'll find that you can take a look at the work of many different programs and find out what you can do to benefit from what they give you. For instance, with the Article Rewriters Software, you'll find that you can repackage everything that you are looking at and learn about how to make sure that it is getting where it needs to go.
When you take a look at the Article Rewriters Software, you'll soon discover that the name of the game is organization. Unless you can let your software really work for you, and unless you can get all of your print material into a good and stable format, you'll find that you won't have anyone looking at what you have to offer.
If you put poorly formatted material out there, you'll find that there are plenty of reasons for people to avoid buying from you, and with a little bit of work under your belt, you'll soon discover that what you need to do is fairly simple, at the end of the day. When you want to make sure that you can move forward with your business, you'll find that some automated software is simply the right way to go, and that with the right encouragement, you'll be able to put out some very high quality products.
When you are looking to make sure that you make money on this venture, you also need to remember that you need to move forward and to really organize things well. You are looking at powerful PDF tools with the simple click of a button, and you are also going to be in a position to calculate how much good they are really doing for you.
You'll find that you can drive traffic to your site with just a little bit of work, but that that little bit of work is all important. When you want to move forward and really sell your products, you'll find that the more information that you have on your products, no matter what they are, will help you sell them better, and that at the end of the day, you'll be able to do a great deal of good in this fashion.
Article Rewriters Software can help you compare and contrast what you have managed to do with your work, so make sure that you don't delay when it comes to seeing how this powerful piece of software can work for you.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Rewriters Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlerewriterssoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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When you look into publishing work like this, whether it is your own or someone else's, you'll find that you can take a look at the work of many different programs and find out what you can do to benefit from what they give you. For instance, with the Article Rewriters Software, you'll find that you can repackage everything that you are looking at and learn about how to make sure that it is getting where it needs to go.
When you take a look at the Article Rewriters Software, you'll soon discover that the name of the game is organization. Unless you can let your software really work for you, and unless you can get all of your print material into a good and stable format, you'll find that you won't have anyone looking at what you have to offer.
If you put poorly formatted material out there, you'll find that there are plenty of reasons for people to avoid buying from you, and with a little bit of work under your belt, you'll soon discover that what you need to do is fairly simple, at the end of the day. When you want to make sure that you can move forward with your business, you'll find that some automated software is simply the right way to go, and that with the right encouragement, you'll be able to put out some very high quality products.
When you are looking to make sure that you make money on this venture, you also need to remember that you need to move forward and to really organize things well. You are looking at powerful PDF tools with the simple click of a button, and you are also going to be in a position to calculate how much good they are really doing for you.
You'll find that you can drive traffic to your site with just a little bit of work, but that that little bit of work is all important. When you want to move forward and really sell your products, you'll find that the more information that you have on your products, no matter what they are, will help you sell them better, and that at the end of the day, you'll be able to do a great deal of good in this fashion.
Article Rewriters Software can help you compare and contrast what you have managed to do with your work, so make sure that you don't delay when it comes to seeing how this powerful piece of software can work for you.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Rewriters Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlerewriterssoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Article Ranking Formula
If you are someone who writes articles to have them submitted to directories, you might have many different reasons for doing so. You might be interested in what you can do to make sure that you are going to be at the top of the Google lists, or you might find that you are after the prestige and the reputation of being an expert. These are excellent reasons to write articles, and the truth is that ther are many more.
When you are looking to move forward with your enterprise, you'll find that you need to think about what you need to do get the hits that you need; after all, the more people coming to your website, the more traffic you have the more sales that you can expect. With this in mind, you'll find that Google is an important tool for you to use, and that with a little bit of work, you'll be able to have ti doing just that. Take a moment and check out the Article Ranking Formula, a program that will help you out when it comes to getting the traffic that you want.
When you take a look at the Article Ranking Formula, you'll find that you are working very closely with some of the most basic and important steps of search engine optimization. You'll find that you can consistently be in the top ten rankings on Google for some of the most difficult keywords to nail constant, and you'll find that you can get these results within three days of your article being published.
This kind of speed might be just what you need when it comes to looking at the article ranking formula, and you'll find that there are plenty of different options when it comes to figuring out what you need to do to get ahead. You'll find that this program can give an excellent leg up on the competition, and you'll also find that you can learn more about the industry than you ever realized before.
When you are going to use the Article Ranking Formula, you'll ind that you can turn one article into hundreds of different indexed ranking articles. When you get involved in the internet marketing industry, they tell you that you need to think about automation. The more you automate your site, the better off you will be, and the more time that you can take to simply stop and to figure out what you are looking for when it comes to good marketing.
You may have thought that you couldn't automate your articles before, and the truth is, you are still not, in this situation, but you are doing something that amounts to the same thing. When you want to make sure that you are getting the hits that you need, stop and consider what you can learn from this program.
Don't underestimate the needs that you have when it comes to getting attention on the internet. It's not enough to just to write a good article; you'll find that you need to sell it, as well, and this is what the Article Ranking Formula can do for you.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Ranking Formula at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlerankingformula.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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When you are looking to move forward with your enterprise, you'll find that you need to think about what you need to do get the hits that you need; after all, the more people coming to your website, the more traffic you have the more sales that you can expect. With this in mind, you'll find that Google is an important tool for you to use, and that with a little bit of work, you'll be able to have ti doing just that. Take a moment and check out the Article Ranking Formula, a program that will help you out when it comes to getting the traffic that you want.
When you take a look at the Article Ranking Formula, you'll find that you are working very closely with some of the most basic and important steps of search engine optimization. You'll find that you can consistently be in the top ten rankings on Google for some of the most difficult keywords to nail constant, and you'll find that you can get these results within three days of your article being published.
This kind of speed might be just what you need when it comes to looking at the article ranking formula, and you'll find that there are plenty of different options when it comes to figuring out what you need to do to get ahead. You'll find that this program can give an excellent leg up on the competition, and you'll also find that you can learn more about the industry than you ever realized before.
When you are going to use the Article Ranking Formula, you'll ind that you can turn one article into hundreds of different indexed ranking articles. When you get involved in the internet marketing industry, they tell you that you need to think about automation. The more you automate your site, the better off you will be, and the more time that you can take to simply stop and to figure out what you are looking for when it comes to good marketing.
You may have thought that you couldn't automate your articles before, and the truth is, you are still not, in this situation, but you are doing something that amounts to the same thing. When you want to make sure that you are getting the hits that you need, stop and consider what you can learn from this program.
Don't underestimate the needs that you have when it comes to getting attention on the internet. It's not enough to just to write a good article; you'll find that you need to sell it, as well, and this is what the Article Ranking Formula can do for you.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Ranking Formula at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlerankingformula.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of Article Profits Software
Well, we know there are many of you out there looking for ways to add more money to your pocketbooks, which is why we wanted to discuss money first. You will find when viewing the Article Profits Software that it says the exact same thing in the first portion of its sales page. In fact they offer five different ways to make money by using their software. Definitely a reason to take a deeper look into their program.
Making Money from the Article Profits Software
We want to cover each one of these so you get a feel for what you're about to possibly embark on. The first deals with investing a few bucks and creating massive amounts of content sites. You'll find that placing adsense on these sites will only enhance your overall monthly totals. The idea however through this software is to make rich content that is easy to find through the search engines.
Another avenue is through building an affiliate program articles and placing your links at the bottom of the page. This will give you a tremendous amount of exposure for each one, ultimately increasing your total affiliate profits. According to them it won't matter which affiliate program you choose either because they will all work the same when using the Article Profits Software.
Another avenue will be that of Private Label Rights. If you have high quality, rich content with great keywords you could make tons of money from this option. You have to understand that there are several people out there looking for content for their websites and if you have the goods then they'll be ready to purchase.
Have you ever thought about making your own eBook? It's not hard to do and another one of the advantages available for the Article Profits Software. There are many avenues you can take when building an eBook, but one that has great content within it rules over all others. Plus, eBook payments can go right to your PayPal account as opposed to waiting a month for a check from the affiliate programs.
Our Overall Analysis
You know, we were so infatuated with the ways you can earn money through the Article Profits Software, we felt if you wanted to take these routes to success then learning about the money first would be best. Oddly enough we haven't even covered the things they discuss that you'll learn while utilizing this system.
However, it's the price that is surprising when you view their sales page. For under $40 we believe this could be a real steal if you decide to take advantage of it. The main thing is though that you need to take care of everything in the order that they provide.
If you don't, plan on not ever getting the tools they've been offering all along and you'll wind up wasting your money. For the meantime however, just go over and see what all is available. Before it's all said and done you could find that this is the item you've been needing to make your online presence a successful one.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Profits Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleprofitssoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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Making Money from the Article Profits Software
We want to cover each one of these so you get a feel for what you're about to possibly embark on. The first deals with investing a few bucks and creating massive amounts of content sites. You'll find that placing adsense on these sites will only enhance your overall monthly totals. The idea however through this software is to make rich content that is easy to find through the search engines.
Another avenue is through building an affiliate program articles and placing your links at the bottom of the page. This will give you a tremendous amount of exposure for each one, ultimately increasing your total affiliate profits. According to them it won't matter which affiliate program you choose either because they will all work the same when using the Article Profits Software.
Another avenue will be that of Private Label Rights. If you have high quality, rich content with great keywords you could make tons of money from this option. You have to understand that there are several people out there looking for content for their websites and if you have the goods then they'll be ready to purchase.
Have you ever thought about making your own eBook? It's not hard to do and another one of the advantages available for the Article Profits Software. There are many avenues you can take when building an eBook, but one that has great content within it rules over all others. Plus, eBook payments can go right to your PayPal account as opposed to waiting a month for a check from the affiliate programs.
Our Overall Analysis
You know, we were so infatuated with the ways you can earn money through the Article Profits Software, we felt if you wanted to take these routes to success then learning about the money first would be best. Oddly enough we haven't even covered the things they discuss that you'll learn while utilizing this system.
However, it's the price that is surprising when you view their sales page. For under $40 we believe this could be a real steal if you decide to take advantage of it. The main thing is though that you need to take care of everything in the order that they provide.
If you don't, plan on not ever getting the tools they've been offering all along and you'll wind up wasting your money. For the meantime however, just go over and see what all is available. Before it's all said and done you could find that this is the item you've been needing to make your online presence a successful one.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Profits Software at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleprofitssoftware.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of John Taylor\s Article Profit Formula
Like many internet marketers, you might have already realized how important and powerful a marketing tool that articles can be. Articles can draw search engines to you, help cement you in the eyes and the perceptions of your customers as an expert, and give you a way to work on link building.
All of these are good things, but have you ever thought that you could be building more? When you think about articles, you already know how powerful they are, but what can you do to make them more powerful still? When you are looking at what you can do with your articles, you'll find that youa re not getting very far without some help, and this is exactly what John Taylor's Article Profit Formula can help you with.
When you take a look at John Taylor's Article Profit Formula, you'll find that this is article writing that directed towards getting you good results. You'll find that the ability to show yourself as being powerful and straightforward when it comes to good information is part and parcel of this formula, and that in many ways, you need to stop and to take a look at what the world around you is trying to show you.
Are your articles able to give you the results that you need? Are you in a place to move forward with your business, and can the articles help you with that? When you want to make sure that your articles are doing all of that and more for you, you'll find that you need to think about how they are structured and what they are formatted to do. Don't let small and simple things keep you from the profits that you need to succeed.
If you are looking at the John Taylor's Article Profit Formula, you'll soon see that your articles are meant to be working for you. They are meant to be getting you the search engine hits you need, and you'll find that you can compete with even your biggest rivals in this way.
You'll find that there are plenty of things that you can get from dominating this powerful niche, and you'll find that there are many ways for you to stop and really consider what you can do to learn about secret tricks that will get you moving forward. You'll find that when you are looking forward to getting your writing off the ground that you can turn it into a great way to funnel money into your bank account, all by simply keeping a few things in mind.
When you want to take a look at what the John Taylor's Article Profit Formula can do for you, remember that you need to think about what you are willing to invest. You'll find that with the right encouragement, you can turn articles into money in as little as a few days. By writing just ten articles a month, you can make sure that you'll be able to move forward and to get the results that you need!
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Profit Formula at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleprofitformula.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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All of these are good things, but have you ever thought that you could be building more? When you think about articles, you already know how powerful they are, but what can you do to make them more powerful still? When you are looking at what you can do with your articles, you'll find that youa re not getting very far without some help, and this is exactly what John Taylor's Article Profit Formula can help you with.
When you take a look at John Taylor's Article Profit Formula, you'll find that this is article writing that directed towards getting you good results. You'll find that the ability to show yourself as being powerful and straightforward when it comes to good information is part and parcel of this formula, and that in many ways, you need to stop and to take a look at what the world around you is trying to show you.
Are your articles able to give you the results that you need? Are you in a place to move forward with your business, and can the articles help you with that? When you want to make sure that your articles are doing all of that and more for you, you'll find that you need to think about how they are structured and what they are formatted to do. Don't let small and simple things keep you from the profits that you need to succeed.
If you are looking at the John Taylor's Article Profit Formula, you'll soon see that your articles are meant to be working for you. They are meant to be getting you the search engine hits you need, and you'll find that you can compete with even your biggest rivals in this way.
You'll find that there are plenty of things that you can get from dominating this powerful niche, and you'll find that there are many ways for you to stop and really consider what you can do to learn about secret tricks that will get you moving forward. You'll find that when you are looking forward to getting your writing off the ground that you can turn it into a great way to funnel money into your bank account, all by simply keeping a few things in mind.
When you want to take a look at what the John Taylor's Article Profit Formula can do for you, remember that you need to think about what you are willing to invest. You'll find that with the right encouragement, you can turn articles into money in as little as a few days. By writing just ten articles a month, you can make sure that you'll be able to move forward and to get the results that you need!
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Profit Formula at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articleprofitformula.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Article Pool Article Submission Service
If you are in a situation where you want to get the attention for your business that it needs, or even if you want to make sure that the information that you put on your website is something that will get out there, how can you make sure that you are going to draw the attention of the search engines and get browsers to come to your site? When you are looking at your options and thinking about what you can do to make sure that people take you seriously, you'll find that one of your most powerful tools is going to be the written word and what it prompts other people to think about you.
When you look at the articles online, you'll find that they are written with one primary goal and two very important secondary goals in mind. The primary goal is that they are written to enlighten or entertain. The secondary goals are that they are written to show off the expertise of the writer and that they are meant to improve the author's standing on such places as the Google and Yahoo search engines.
When taken in that light, it is easy to see why the Article Pool Article Submission Service is such an important concept and why so many people grow towards and want to see what it can do for them. When you are moving forward and getting the right amount of work done that you need, you'll soon discover that there are plenty of different options in front of you and that you will need to work towards making sure that you can get the attention that you want out of the work that you put in. Make sure that your articles can give you the help that you need and really think about your needs and your concerns when it comes to the attention that you want online.
Take a look at the Article Pool Article Submission Service and see what it can do for you. You'll find that this is a very varied interest pool when it comes to what it covers. You might find yourself side by side with articles of a technical nature or articles about how to make sure that there is a large amount of love and affection in your relationship.
With all of that variety flying around, you'll soon discover that your article in good company. All of the articles need to meet certain requirements, and therefore, you'll find that you are in a situation where your options and your surroundings looking excellent. Make sure that you are not going to stumble when it comes to putting your article in the right location.
Make sure that you get the results that you need when you are looking for the attention that you require. Don't put your article up in any article submission directory that you can find, make sure that you look for the best, and this is where the Article Pool Article Submission Service comes in. Do some research and find the design that best suits your needs and really think about what you are looking for when it comes to your options and your business.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Pool at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlepool.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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When you look at the articles online, you'll find that they are written with one primary goal and two very important secondary goals in mind. The primary goal is that they are written to enlighten or entertain. The secondary goals are that they are written to show off the expertise of the writer and that they are meant to improve the author's standing on such places as the Google and Yahoo search engines.
When taken in that light, it is easy to see why the Article Pool Article Submission Service is such an important concept and why so many people grow towards and want to see what it can do for them. When you are moving forward and getting the right amount of work done that you need, you'll soon discover that there are plenty of different options in front of you and that you will need to work towards making sure that you can get the attention that you want out of the work that you put in. Make sure that your articles can give you the help that you need and really think about your needs and your concerns when it comes to the attention that you want online.
Take a look at the Article Pool Article Submission Service and see what it can do for you. You'll find that this is a very varied interest pool when it comes to what it covers. You might find yourself side by side with articles of a technical nature or articles about how to make sure that there is a large amount of love and affection in your relationship.
With all of that variety flying around, you'll soon discover that your article in good company. All of the articles need to meet certain requirements, and therefore, you'll find that you are in a situation where your options and your surroundings looking excellent. Make sure that you are not going to stumble when it comes to putting your article in the right location.
Make sure that you get the results that you need when you are looking for the attention that you require. Don't put your article up in any article submission directory that you can find, make sure that you look for the best, and this is where the Article Pool Article Submission Service comes in. Do some research and find the design that best suits your needs and really think about what you are looking for when it comes to your options and your business.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Pool at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlepool.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of Article Marketing Master
If you are someone who is publishing articles in order to make sure that your products or services stay on the top of the stack, you'll find that there are many things that you need to know beyond just writing an engaging and informative article. When you are writing articles for the web, you'll find that in many ways, its a whole new ball game, and that in order to make sure that you are moving ahead the way that you want to be.
You need to think about what you can do to make sure that your articles get the right amount of work done and that you will be able to see them at the top of the Google results list. You may think that you know about making sure that your article is keyword rich, but you'll find that the more you know about the way that your article should be structured, the better off you will be. Take a look at the Article Marketing Master and you'll soon see how much more powerful and attractive your article can be.
When you start thinking about how to make your articles more attractive to the search engines, you'll find that it is a lot easier than you think. With the right amount of work, you'll find that there is a template that you can follow. The Article Marketing Master will give you a four paragraph template that will let you land on the Google main page for relevant results time after time.
You'll find that when you take advantage of this that you will get all of the traffic that you want to get, and that all of it will be looking towards getting you the sales that you need as well! Make sure that you stop and consider what you can do to make sure that you get to the top; don't forget that search engines are the whole reasons that you are moving forward.
If you start to take a look at the Article Marketing Master, you'll soon find that you will be privy to all sorts of good information about how the publishing industry really works, and what you can do to make sure that you are going to get the Google hits that you need. You'll also find that more than just giving you the keys you need to modify your content, you'll also be able to learn about what you can do when it comes to formatting your article to getting the results that you need. You'll find that not only do you need to dramatically increase your traffic, but that you will also be able to stop and to really consider what you can learn about the way that your article goes in.
Don't let the great and timely secrets found in the Article Marketing Master pass you by. There are many different opportunities that you can find here to give you the leg up you need, so consider what they can do for you, and what you need to do to get ahead in this industry.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Marketing Master at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketingmaster.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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You need to think about what you can do to make sure that your articles get the right amount of work done and that you will be able to see them at the top of the Google results list. You may think that you know about making sure that your article is keyword rich, but you'll find that the more you know about the way that your article should be structured, the better off you will be. Take a look at the Article Marketing Master and you'll soon see how much more powerful and attractive your article can be.
When you start thinking about how to make your articles more attractive to the search engines, you'll find that it is a lot easier than you think. With the right amount of work, you'll find that there is a template that you can follow. The Article Marketing Master will give you a four paragraph template that will let you land on the Google main page for relevant results time after time.
You'll find that when you take advantage of this that you will get all of the traffic that you want to get, and that all of it will be looking towards getting you the sales that you need as well! Make sure that you stop and consider what you can do to make sure that you get to the top; don't forget that search engines are the whole reasons that you are moving forward.
If you start to take a look at the Article Marketing Master, you'll soon find that you will be privy to all sorts of good information about how the publishing industry really works, and what you can do to make sure that you are going to get the Google hits that you need. You'll also find that more than just giving you the keys you need to modify your content, you'll also be able to learn about what you can do when it comes to formatting your article to getting the results that you need. You'll find that not only do you need to dramatically increase your traffic, but that you will also be able to stop and to really consider what you can learn about the way that your article goes in.
Don't let the great and timely secrets found in the Article Marketing Master pass you by. There are many different opportunities that you can find here to give you the leg up you need, so consider what they can do for you, and what you need to do to get ahead in this industry.
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Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Marketing Master at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketingmaster.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
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A Review of the Article Marketing Handbook
Many of you out there in cyber space are most likely wondering how in the world you could go about the whole Article Marketing handbook thing. Maybe you know someone who is doing this and is making a lot of money with it. Today we will cover and do a review of sorts, a review of the article marketing handbook.
First off, if you are interested in Article marketing, you should know that doing this type of thing is not the same as it used to be. You cant just submit an article to hundreds or thousands of directories and expect people to be jumping onto your website.
Now even if you are an old hand at this and already run a successful article marketing business or if you are just starting out in the article marketing genre, you should learn all about how to market in today's society if you wish to succeed at this.
You have probably heard many of the guys who consider themselves "gurus" in Internet marketing saying what they do all the time. And most likely you have also read it in their e books that they circulate around the web. Finally, you have probably even seen it in some of the forums that you yourself attend, and many Internet marketing websites as well.
You should heed the "gurus" advice, but to a certain point. You yourself have to try to devise your own method. This comes with time and with growth of your confidence as well. Article marketing has become one of the most common and highly effective ways to market your Internet based business.
Now think about it this way, each day that passes there are many thousands of businesses that pop up on the Internet with claims of having the perfect Article Marketing Handbook. Now, "The Article Marketing Handbook" is supposed to show you the ropes and bring you through every step there is to take for this corner of the market, while also teaching you the many strategies and concepts that will work the best in todays world.
From what he says in his handbook, he is supposed to basically walk you through every step, starting with setting up your article marketing campaign. He also states in his Article Marketing Handbook that once you have done the work of setting up your campaign, that it continues to do the work for you, repeatedly.
He also claims that just one article can bring literally thousands of visitors to your website (over a certain period of time of course) which in turn would generate hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in revenue. Think about that for a second, imagine what ten, fifty or even one hundred can do for your business?
In the Article Marketing Handbook he says that if you continue to follow his teachings and using his plan of action, then you can finally begin to think of your online business as an adventure instead of a JOB which you feel you have to slave over to get a little revenue going. Happy trails and have fun on your new adventure.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Marketing Handbook at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketinghandbook.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Marketing Handbook
First off, if you are interested in Article marketing, you should know that doing this type of thing is not the same as it used to be. You cant just submit an article to hundreds or thousands of directories and expect people to be jumping onto your website.
Now even if you are an old hand at this and already run a successful article marketing business or if you are just starting out in the article marketing genre, you should learn all about how to market in today's society if you wish to succeed at this.
You have probably heard many of the guys who consider themselves "gurus" in Internet marketing saying what they do all the time. And most likely you have also read it in their e books that they circulate around the web. Finally, you have probably even seen it in some of the forums that you yourself attend, and many Internet marketing websites as well.
You should heed the "gurus" advice, but to a certain point. You yourself have to try to devise your own method. This comes with time and with growth of your confidence as well. Article marketing has become one of the most common and highly effective ways to market your Internet based business.
Now think about it this way, each day that passes there are many thousands of businesses that pop up on the Internet with claims of having the perfect Article Marketing Handbook. Now, "The Article Marketing Handbook" is supposed to show you the ropes and bring you through every step there is to take for this corner of the market, while also teaching you the many strategies and concepts that will work the best in todays world.
From what he says in his handbook, he is supposed to basically walk you through every step, starting with setting up your article marketing campaign. He also states in his Article Marketing Handbook that once you have done the work of setting up your campaign, that it continues to do the work for you, repeatedly.
He also claims that just one article can bring literally thousands of visitors to your website (over a certain period of time of course) which in turn would generate hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in revenue. Think about that for a second, imagine what ten, fifty or even one hundred can do for your business?
In the Article Marketing Handbook he says that if you continue to follow his teachings and using his plan of action, then you can finally begin to think of your online business as an adventure instead of a JOB which you feel you have to slave over to get a little revenue going. Happy trails and have fun on your new adventure.
About the Author:
Let Internet Marketing Review Kings http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketing.html Brian Garvin and Jeff West teach you more about Article Marketing Handbook at http://www.imreviewkings.com/articlemarketinghandbook.html. Feel free to use this article but please leave all links and author bio intact.
Keyword tags: Article Marketing Handbook
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Get Started Writing Your Children\s Story
If you are thinking about writing a book I would advise getting it out of your head as soon as possible. Make it rough, now, on paper, on the computer, whatever, just start writing and massaging it now and in time it will be something real, something tangible. Once you have the first draft on paper, start working it over from the beginning to the end. Never lose track of your target audience. Once it is on paper you can decide and redefine the target audience but keep it in mind as you write and rewrite your story. For younger children, under 6 years old, picture books are best and it is best to keep your word count around 700 words. This will keep the story long enough to be interesting and short enough so your audience does not lose focus. At this age they have a real short attention span.
When I wrote my first draft it sounded great to me but over time, I kept rereading and writing it. In about 3 months, working on it on and off, I got o the point where I could start thinking about how the illustrations could be set up and after several more iterations, I finally had to finish it and say "OK, this is it, PRINT IT." I think a work of writing can always be improved upon and changed or redirected, but at some point it has to be finished or it will never get to print.
Our kids are a great subject and they provide a vast canvass of opportunity for endless stories and adventure. Writing about something that gets your blood running is the best thing for any author and particularly a beginner. Kids love to hear stories and read stories about other kids. Writing about things that they can relate to is great subject matter. Stories from when you were a kid, no not those mischief stories, but the fun or funny ones can be great for them to read.
The three stories, I have written to date, make an attempt to rhyme and have a sense of rhythm which makes it easier for younger children to follow and remember the stories. Younger children like to have the same stories read to them over and over, because they are interested in learning the whole story and enjoy knowing the ending and where it is going. As we all know as parents, the stories don't need to rhyme or even make sense to entertain our kids, but to teach them a lesson or help them in some way, that will take some talent and expertise in your particular field or story line.
Beyond picture books, as our kids get older, the "chapter books" have a huge impact on our young reader's minds. There are so many great stories out there to be discovered. Some children by the age of 6 or 7 are already reading their own chapter books. These are stories that are read one day but not necessarily finished the same day. The story can be returned to each day or over time by our kids. Before the age of 5, it is difficult for a child to remember the previous days chapter and thus these types of book tend to appeal to 6 year olds and up. These books can be of virtually any length but for the kids that fall into the middle ground, that is ages 6-9 or 10, the books should have a smaller number of chapters, no more than 20, usually and each chapter should be relatively the same length. At this stage, a child reading on their own likes to be able to "track" their progress. Remember they are proud of being able to read their own books. If the chapters are too long they will get discouraged in marking their progress. It will also be more difficult to mark their stage in the story to be picked up at a later date or time.
Reading is the most important tool a child can learn. Starting them young and writing for the younger children is an admirable goal and a difficult task. Writing for the younger children is a worthwhile endeavor.
About the Author:
Lance Waite, a father of two daughters, is also the author of two children's books, A Day With My Dad, and A Day With My Dad At The Beach. Inspired by the time spent with his daughters, the stories explore the value of spending time with children. For more information, visit: http://www.adaywithmydad.com/.
Keyword tags: children\\\'s books, writing tips, books, book publishing, publishing, authors
When I wrote my first draft it sounded great to me but over time, I kept rereading and writing it. In about 3 months, working on it on and off, I got o the point where I could start thinking about how the illustrations could be set up and after several more iterations, I finally had to finish it and say "OK, this is it, PRINT IT." I think a work of writing can always be improved upon and changed or redirected, but at some point it has to be finished or it will never get to print.
Our kids are a great subject and they provide a vast canvass of opportunity for endless stories and adventure. Writing about something that gets your blood running is the best thing for any author and particularly a beginner. Kids love to hear stories and read stories about other kids. Writing about things that they can relate to is great subject matter. Stories from when you were a kid, no not those mischief stories, but the fun or funny ones can be great for them to read.
The three stories, I have written to date, make an attempt to rhyme and have a sense of rhythm which makes it easier for younger children to follow and remember the stories. Younger children like to have the same stories read to them over and over, because they are interested in learning the whole story and enjoy knowing the ending and where it is going. As we all know as parents, the stories don't need to rhyme or even make sense to entertain our kids, but to teach them a lesson or help them in some way, that will take some talent and expertise in your particular field or story line.
Beyond picture books, as our kids get older, the "chapter books" have a huge impact on our young reader's minds. There are so many great stories out there to be discovered. Some children by the age of 6 or 7 are already reading their own chapter books. These are stories that are read one day but not necessarily finished the same day. The story can be returned to each day or over time by our kids. Before the age of 5, it is difficult for a child to remember the previous days chapter and thus these types of book tend to appeal to 6 year olds and up. These books can be of virtually any length but for the kids that fall into the middle ground, that is ages 6-9 or 10, the books should have a smaller number of chapters, no more than 20, usually and each chapter should be relatively the same length. At this stage, a child reading on their own likes to be able to "track" their progress. Remember they are proud of being able to read their own books. If the chapters are too long they will get discouraged in marking their progress. It will also be more difficult to mark their stage in the story to be picked up at a later date or time.
Reading is the most important tool a child can learn. Starting them young and writing for the younger children is an admirable goal and a difficult task. Writing for the younger children is a worthwhile endeavor.
About the Author:
Lance Waite, a father of two daughters, is also the author of two children's books, A Day With My Dad, and A Day With My Dad At The Beach. Inspired by the time spent with his daughters, the stories explore the value of spending time with children. For more information, visit: http://www.adaywithmydad.com/.
Keyword tags: children\\\'s books, writing tips, books, book publishing, publishing, authors
Publish or Perish and Live to Tell About It
Long ago I dreamed about it. I wanted it, but it wasn't happening. Published! There's that word again. I was desperate to get published, feel published, and just be published. Several of my friends were . . . so why not me? But it seemed that the publishing gods did not want to know anything about me and certainly not accept me. And that was that. At times I became so depressed, I felt like I was going to lose that part of my creative self that was gasping for breath. I felt that she was just going to drown in self pity and that I could not stop her.
Then after years of writing in the closet, then submitting work, and being rejected . . . it happened. I got an acceptance call on a Sunday afternoon during a Super Bowl game. I wasn't watching it of course, I was writing. The editor called to interview me about my short story and to say he liked it very much AND that it would make their next issue. It was a small college journal, but I felt like I had won the lottery. Well, not exactly, it provided a byline for me at least and not much more, but it was a start. I had a line on my resume claiming I was a published author, sort of. No money exchanged hands, but I was too elated to care.
Validation, finally. After being in many many writing workshops and attending my fair share of writing conferences, an editor found my work acceptable. Wow. So what next? Well, just keep at it, right? Just keep writing. Okay, so I did and then sent out more poems, and stories, and then some of those got accepted in underground magazines. In between, I took more writing workshops, attended more conferences, and kept submitting more work. It was usually rejected by the tens, the twenties, just keep adding by ten.
Occasionally, rather than the printed anonymous letter such as:
Thank you for submitting your work to __________. We appreciate the efforts that have gone into this piece. Unfortunately, given the volume of submissions we receive, even quality work often has to be rejected. Please be assured that your piece was read thoroughly and given careful consideration by our editorial staff. We wish you luck in placing this elsewhere, and apologize for not being able to offer a personal reply.
I would receive an actual handwritten comment of encouragement like: "Keep at it," or "Don't give up," or "Revise and try again," on my returned submissions. I relished these as secret signs from the publishing gods that my time was near. They knew and I knew that my work was worth it. I was sure of it.
As time went on, I would even get letters of rejection stating how much discussion my fiction submission engendered because it had its good points, but apparently not enough of them to be published in some very popular journal that could only afford to pay in copies. Well, heck with it, I reverted back to spending so much time writing in my journal about being a frustrated writer, that my writing time seemed to encompass only my desire to travel further out of the writing closet into the please-publish-me-more light. For literary sustenance, I inhaled Anaïs Nin's published journals. At least she knew what I had to endure, I thought.
Ultimately, I went back to school to hone my writing skills but became far too busy meeting academic deadlines to send out fiction submissions.
Fast forward thirteen years and a few degrees. I pick up and dust off an old manuscript I had kept in a drawer, it was titled Letters Between Us: an epistolary novel about two best friends who wrote letters to each other through thick and thin and the letters remained a presence even after the death of one of them. It was a half-hearted attempt, mainly because I had written a rough draft of about half of it, and then hit a block, and dropped the whole thing. But something made me revisit it. Perhaps, if only to see if I could at least finish it this time. So over the summer I awoke at 5:00 a.m. and wrote until 7:00 a.m., for months. I wrote and rewrote. I read it all over and rewrote it again. I spent the subsequent year refining it even more. Later, I hired a copy editor to review it as I simply could not see typos any longer. I had just looked at the manuscript for too long.
Finally, I wrote my query letter. I had an old book on how to write effective query letters, and although I also found plenty of advice on websites from various agents, and publishers along with sites that connect writers with agents and publishers, my old book's advice was still current. For the better part of a 1 ½ years I sent out queries to which I got immediate responses of "Yes, send it." And then in time, weeks and months later, I got what I call "the never minds." Basically, the never minds mean just that: "It's not what I thought it would be," or "After much debate, we decided to pass," or "Not for me," and twenty-five variations thereof.
My favorite rejections are the ones that totally contradict each other: "This is interesting, but it doesn't really seem ready," or "Thank you for sending your query. While your novel sounds intriguing I'm afraid it's not right for ____," or "Thanks you for sending me your manuscript, Letters Between Us. I really enjoyed how you incorporate letters, notes, and journal entries into the narrative. The sample chapters definitely laid the foundation for a compelling and dramatic turn of events. . . But I am going to have to pass."
Now I'm pissed, fuming in fact, as I continue to read about this person and that person getting published. Often, a connection to the celebrity world or the wonderful world of politics helps said author jump start the process. It appears that somebody knows the right person and I don't. That's how I feel anyway. After my umpteenth hundred rejection, or so it seems, I get a hit. I find Plain View Press in Poets & Writers. Also I find them in one of the many online sites that is a resource for writers who want to get published. Susan Bright, the publisher and editor, accepts my novel, but not until after requested revisions.
Revisions which I found the wisdom in making. I had to agree they did make the novel even better. And now here I am. A published author, a bit older, more bruised and battered, but much wiser. And more importantly, I'm still alive to tell the tale. Just remember that if you can't imagine not writing, like you can't imagine not breathing, never, ever give up. Published will be part of your job description. Promise.
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her epistolary novel Letters Between Us is published by Plain View Press. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: writing, authors, books, publishing, book publishing, manuscript, fiction, nonfiction
Then after years of writing in the closet, then submitting work, and being rejected . . . it happened. I got an acceptance call on a Sunday afternoon during a Super Bowl game. I wasn't watching it of course, I was writing. The editor called to interview me about my short story and to say he liked it very much AND that it would make their next issue. It was a small college journal, but I felt like I had won the lottery. Well, not exactly, it provided a byline for me at least and not much more, but it was a start. I had a line on my resume claiming I was a published author, sort of. No money exchanged hands, but I was too elated to care.
Validation, finally. After being in many many writing workshops and attending my fair share of writing conferences, an editor found my work acceptable. Wow. So what next? Well, just keep at it, right? Just keep writing. Okay, so I did and then sent out more poems, and stories, and then some of those got accepted in underground magazines. In between, I took more writing workshops, attended more conferences, and kept submitting more work. It was usually rejected by the tens, the twenties, just keep adding by ten.
Occasionally, rather than the printed anonymous letter such as:
Thank you for submitting your work to __________. We appreciate the efforts that have gone into this piece. Unfortunately, given the volume of submissions we receive, even quality work often has to be rejected. Please be assured that your piece was read thoroughly and given careful consideration by our editorial staff. We wish you luck in placing this elsewhere, and apologize for not being able to offer a personal reply.
I would receive an actual handwritten comment of encouragement like: "Keep at it," or "Don't give up," or "Revise and try again," on my returned submissions. I relished these as secret signs from the publishing gods that my time was near. They knew and I knew that my work was worth it. I was sure of it.
As time went on, I would even get letters of rejection stating how much discussion my fiction submission engendered because it had its good points, but apparently not enough of them to be published in some very popular journal that could only afford to pay in copies. Well, heck with it, I reverted back to spending so much time writing in my journal about being a frustrated writer, that my writing time seemed to encompass only my desire to travel further out of the writing closet into the please-publish-me-more light. For literary sustenance, I inhaled Anaïs Nin's published journals. At least she knew what I had to endure, I thought.
Ultimately, I went back to school to hone my writing skills but became far too busy meeting academic deadlines to send out fiction submissions.
Fast forward thirteen years and a few degrees. I pick up and dust off an old manuscript I had kept in a drawer, it was titled Letters Between Us: an epistolary novel about two best friends who wrote letters to each other through thick and thin and the letters remained a presence even after the death of one of them. It was a half-hearted attempt, mainly because I had written a rough draft of about half of it, and then hit a block, and dropped the whole thing. But something made me revisit it. Perhaps, if only to see if I could at least finish it this time. So over the summer I awoke at 5:00 a.m. and wrote until 7:00 a.m., for months. I wrote and rewrote. I read it all over and rewrote it again. I spent the subsequent year refining it even more. Later, I hired a copy editor to review it as I simply could not see typos any longer. I had just looked at the manuscript for too long.
Finally, I wrote my query letter. I had an old book on how to write effective query letters, and although I also found plenty of advice on websites from various agents, and publishers along with sites that connect writers with agents and publishers, my old book's advice was still current. For the better part of a 1 ½ years I sent out queries to which I got immediate responses of "Yes, send it." And then in time, weeks and months later, I got what I call "the never minds." Basically, the never minds mean just that: "It's not what I thought it would be," or "After much debate, we decided to pass," or "Not for me," and twenty-five variations thereof.
My favorite rejections are the ones that totally contradict each other: "This is interesting, but it doesn't really seem ready," or "Thank you for sending your query. While your novel sounds intriguing I'm afraid it's not right for ____," or "Thanks you for sending me your manuscript, Letters Between Us. I really enjoyed how you incorporate letters, notes, and journal entries into the narrative. The sample chapters definitely laid the foundation for a compelling and dramatic turn of events. . . But I am going to have to pass."
Now I'm pissed, fuming in fact, as I continue to read about this person and that person getting published. Often, a connection to the celebrity world or the wonderful world of politics helps said author jump start the process. It appears that somebody knows the right person and I don't. That's how I feel anyway. After my umpteenth hundred rejection, or so it seems, I get a hit. I find Plain View Press in Poets & Writers. Also I find them in one of the many online sites that is a resource for writers who want to get published. Susan Bright, the publisher and editor, accepts my novel, but not until after requested revisions.
Revisions which I found the wisdom in making. I had to agree they did make the novel even better. And now here I am. A published author, a bit older, more bruised and battered, but much wiser. And more importantly, I'm still alive to tell the tale. Just remember that if you can't imagine not writing, like you can't imagine not breathing, never, ever give up. Published will be part of your job description. Promise.
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her epistolary novel Letters Between Us is published by Plain View Press. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: writing, authors, books, publishing, book publishing, manuscript, fiction, nonfiction
Getting Into Bookstores
Let's face it, regardless of the odds we authors still want to get into bookstores. But if you've been having a hard time with this, take heart. It's getting harder and harder to get into stores but not impossible. We're going to look at some of the possibilities here.
First, it's important to understand the pressure stores are under right now. With the increased focus on publishers to get their authors out there, bookstores are being given most of their marching orders by their corporate office. Bookstore shelf space is bought and paid for by the New York publishers, making getting on the shelves or display racks a bit tricky, if not impossible. So here's a game plan for those of you trying to survive outside of the traditional market.
1) Get to know your local store. I know this might sound obvious, but you'd be surprised how many authors don't really know the people in their local store. The thing is, if you know them, they know you - and when you're ready to promote your book they might be more open to having you in their store if you have taken the time to get to know them.
2) Start to follow the types of events they do at the store. Get an events calendar or get on their email list. You'll start to see trends emerge. For example, they might have an independent author night you could participate in. Also be cautious for big releases like the recent Stephenie Meyer events many stores had planned. If you are trying to capture the attention of a store when they're in the middle of a major book launch, you're likely to get ignored.
3) Buy a book. Don't just wander the store trying to make friends: shop there. Support your local stores regardless of whether they are a chain or independent. You'd be surprised what a difference this makes when you're trying to get to know the folks who could book you for an event.
4) Book signings are boring, offer to do an event instead. Events are a draw, book signings aren't unless you're a celebrity. Plan to do a talk, educate, entertain, or enlighten. This will be a more attractive pitch to the bookstore and will draw more people to your talk.
5) Get to know the local authors in your area and then offer to plan events for them. Here's how this works: Bookstores are inundated with local authors asking for a time slot, but what if you went to the bookstore manager and said that you'd be willing to coordinate a once a month event featuring all the local authors. The bookstore could just refer all local Independently published authors to you, you could coordinate this, and guess what? Not only are you helping the store but guess who's getting a monthly showcase in their store? You. You can do this with more than one store if you have the time, but keep in mind that with cut backs often one store manager will oversee a few locations so you might only have to go through one person.
6) If they won't let you coordinate a monthly event, suggest that they have an Independent author night if they haven't already started this. If they have an Independent author night you should definitely participate, it's a great way to gain exposure, not to mention network with some local people.
7) Try as best you can to funnel everyone to one store to purchase your book. If you're having a tough time getting shelf space (and aren't we all), funneling folks to one store might prompt that store to keep a few copies of your book on hand. Whenever you do local speaking or media, let them know by name and address where they can get your book. Stores have been known to take in books that they're getting lots of requests for, regardless of how they are published, so if you're sending people to one store instead of fragmenting them to a bunch of different ones you could start building an ongoing interest in reorders.
Getting into bookstores isn't impossible, but it does require a dash of creativity. Keep in mind that if bookstores aren't receptive after you've tried the tips in this article then maybe you're sitting in a tight market. Areas like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago might be tough areas to get noticed because these are often the first stops traditional publishers seek when planning author tours.
If you're near those areas, try looking outside of the city for alternatives that are often overlooked by New York. If that doesn't work for you then consider non-bookstore events. Over the years we've planned events for our authors in all sorts of non-bookstore venues such as: video stores, electronics stores, gyms, even grocery stores - so if events are your focus, keep an open mind and remember: often the biggest piece of getting an event in bookstores are the relationships you build with them.
About the Author:
Penny C. Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a book marketing and media relations expert whose company has developed some of the most cutting-edge book marketing campaigns. Visit http://www.amarketingexpert.com.
Keyword tags: books, publishing, bookstore, book events, book promotion, authors, author tours
First, it's important to understand the pressure stores are under right now. With the increased focus on publishers to get their authors out there, bookstores are being given most of their marching orders by their corporate office. Bookstore shelf space is bought and paid for by the New York publishers, making getting on the shelves or display racks a bit tricky, if not impossible. So here's a game plan for those of you trying to survive outside of the traditional market.
1) Get to know your local store. I know this might sound obvious, but you'd be surprised how many authors don't really know the people in their local store. The thing is, if you know them, they know you - and when you're ready to promote your book they might be more open to having you in their store if you have taken the time to get to know them.
2) Start to follow the types of events they do at the store. Get an events calendar or get on their email list. You'll start to see trends emerge. For example, they might have an independent author night you could participate in. Also be cautious for big releases like the recent Stephenie Meyer events many stores had planned. If you are trying to capture the attention of a store when they're in the middle of a major book launch, you're likely to get ignored.
3) Buy a book. Don't just wander the store trying to make friends: shop there. Support your local stores regardless of whether they are a chain or independent. You'd be surprised what a difference this makes when you're trying to get to know the folks who could book you for an event.
4) Book signings are boring, offer to do an event instead. Events are a draw, book signings aren't unless you're a celebrity. Plan to do a talk, educate, entertain, or enlighten. This will be a more attractive pitch to the bookstore and will draw more people to your talk.
5) Get to know the local authors in your area and then offer to plan events for them. Here's how this works: Bookstores are inundated with local authors asking for a time slot, but what if you went to the bookstore manager and said that you'd be willing to coordinate a once a month event featuring all the local authors. The bookstore could just refer all local Independently published authors to you, you could coordinate this, and guess what? Not only are you helping the store but guess who's getting a monthly showcase in their store? You. You can do this with more than one store if you have the time, but keep in mind that with cut backs often one store manager will oversee a few locations so you might only have to go through one person.
6) If they won't let you coordinate a monthly event, suggest that they have an Independent author night if they haven't already started this. If they have an Independent author night you should definitely participate, it's a great way to gain exposure, not to mention network with some local people.
7) Try as best you can to funnel everyone to one store to purchase your book. If you're having a tough time getting shelf space (and aren't we all), funneling folks to one store might prompt that store to keep a few copies of your book on hand. Whenever you do local speaking or media, let them know by name and address where they can get your book. Stores have been known to take in books that they're getting lots of requests for, regardless of how they are published, so if you're sending people to one store instead of fragmenting them to a bunch of different ones you could start building an ongoing interest in reorders.
Getting into bookstores isn't impossible, but it does require a dash of creativity. Keep in mind that if bookstores aren't receptive after you've tried the tips in this article then maybe you're sitting in a tight market. Areas like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago might be tough areas to get noticed because these are often the first stops traditional publishers seek when planning author tours.
If you're near those areas, try looking outside of the city for alternatives that are often overlooked by New York. If that doesn't work for you then consider non-bookstore events. Over the years we've planned events for our authors in all sorts of non-bookstore venues such as: video stores, electronics stores, gyms, even grocery stores - so if events are your focus, keep an open mind and remember: often the biggest piece of getting an event in bookstores are the relationships you build with them.
About the Author:
Penny C. Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a book marketing and media relations expert whose company has developed some of the most cutting-edge book marketing campaigns. Visit http://www.amarketingexpert.com.
Keyword tags: books, publishing, bookstore, book events, book promotion, authors, author tours
Creating Your Own Writing Space
Are you feeling inspired to write? Have you decided that you want to stay at home to work instead of going out? You may want to begin your writing career by creating a writing space. Maybe you just want a place to write your feelings down. Journal writing techniques like this ares a great way to relieve stress and help you sort through your problems.
Every writer, whether freelance or published novel author, will come to a point in their life when the prospect of working in the noisy family room makes them cringe. Maybe once they were able to drown out the family sounds of the television or ignore their favorite team's touchdown in the big game, but as time goes on, and their writing increases, noise becomes a distraction. It's time for your own quiet writing space.
In order to set up your own quiet writing space, you must first determine where exactly you want it. Can you convert a spare bedroom into your own office? Is there a corner of the basement begging to be used? What about the attic or the loft over the garage? Your writing space should be as large or as small as you see fit. It is your space after all. Determine if you need to do any minor work, such as lay a piece of remnant carpeting or adding extra lighting, or even a coat of fresh paint, and get it done. You want to move in as soon as you can.
The next decision to make is the furniture you want to put it in. Obviously a desk is a must, whether you are using it for you computer or your notebooks it doesn't matter. Make sure it has plenty of surface space to work on. If it has a bookcase on the top of it, store your most used reference materials closest to hand. Keep it well stocked with supplies and have a small desk lap there for the nights you do not wish to work with the overhead lights (if you have them) on.
If you have enough room, set up a bookcase to store additional materials and general reading books upon. Sometimes even a writer needs to take a break and relax. Add a small sofa, love seat or rocking chair to your space. Or, if you prefer, a bean bag or futon. Whatever strikes your fancy furniture wise put it in your office. You are not required to provide seating for the whole family. Remember, they are the ones you're getting away from to write.
Decorate your space in your own unique style. Hang movie posters on the wall. Set your Star Wars toy collection in nooks and crannies. Line your Beanie Bears along the windowsill. Make the room uniquely yours. Keep your favorite compact discs in your writing space as well. Sometimes music is exactly what is needed to kick start the ideas in your head.
About the Author:
Bill Brennan is an avid reader and researcher who loves to share his finds with the rest of us. He also an avid believer in self improvement through writing and shares his thoughts at http://www.higher-self-improvement-pursuits.com
Keyword tags: writing space,creating writing space,writing inspiration
Every writer, whether freelance or published novel author, will come to a point in their life when the prospect of working in the noisy family room makes them cringe. Maybe once they were able to drown out the family sounds of the television or ignore their favorite team's touchdown in the big game, but as time goes on, and their writing increases, noise becomes a distraction. It's time for your own quiet writing space.
In order to set up your own quiet writing space, you must first determine where exactly you want it. Can you convert a spare bedroom into your own office? Is there a corner of the basement begging to be used? What about the attic or the loft over the garage? Your writing space should be as large or as small as you see fit. It is your space after all. Determine if you need to do any minor work, such as lay a piece of remnant carpeting or adding extra lighting, or even a coat of fresh paint, and get it done. You want to move in as soon as you can.
The next decision to make is the furniture you want to put it in. Obviously a desk is a must, whether you are using it for you computer or your notebooks it doesn't matter. Make sure it has plenty of surface space to work on. If it has a bookcase on the top of it, store your most used reference materials closest to hand. Keep it well stocked with supplies and have a small desk lap there for the nights you do not wish to work with the overhead lights (if you have them) on.
If you have enough room, set up a bookcase to store additional materials and general reading books upon. Sometimes even a writer needs to take a break and relax. Add a small sofa, love seat or rocking chair to your space. Or, if you prefer, a bean bag or futon. Whatever strikes your fancy furniture wise put it in your office. You are not required to provide seating for the whole family. Remember, they are the ones you're getting away from to write.
Decorate your space in your own unique style. Hang movie posters on the wall. Set your Star Wars toy collection in nooks and crannies. Line your Beanie Bears along the windowsill. Make the room uniquely yours. Keep your favorite compact discs in your writing space as well. Sometimes music is exactly what is needed to kick start the ideas in your head.
About the Author:
Bill Brennan is an avid reader and researcher who loves to share his finds with the rest of us. He also an avid believer in self improvement through writing and shares his thoughts at http://www.higher-self-improvement-pursuits.com
Keyword tags: writing space,creating writing space,writing inspiration
All About Freelance Grant Writing Jobs
Grant proposal writing is all about showcasing the pet project of a non-profit organization in a way that makes people want to contribute money.
Sound simple? It really isn't, but grant writing can be one of the more gratifying types of freelance writing if you aren't afraid of some hard work.
How much money can I make writing grant proposals?
If you can get your foot in the door, freelance grant writing can mean big money.
How big is big? Well, if you charge a flat fee, you can earn anywhere from $100 to $1000, depending on the project's complexity. Alternatively, many freelance grant writers choose to take a percentage of any funds their proposals generate. If you charge 5% and the grant is worth $50,000, then that's $2,500 in your pocket!
You may prefer to charge on a percentage basis when you're just starting out because non-profits like the idea of no upfront costs. If the organization agrees to hire you under these terms, then you'll get some experience that will make it easier to charge upfront fees in the future.
What exactly does a freelance grant writer do?
In some cases, you just write the grant proposal. The best grant proposals are the ones that stick out from the crowd. Remember, potential donors usually have stacks of proposals asking for cash; your grant proposal needs to shine to get a donor's attention.
In every grant proposal, you need to include:
1. The non-profit's vision statement
2. Detail of the project
3. How the project will make a difference in the community
4. How the non-profit will spend the grant money
5. What the non-profit will contribute (money, labor, etc.)
In many cases, the organization will want you to do much more than write their proposal. Don't be surprised if they expect you to do all the research related to the proposal, find grantors, send the proposals, keep track of what's gone where and who's said what, and prepare presentations – just in case the organization is asked to pitch their idea live and in person. You should include all of these tasks in your fee, so make sure you quote accordingly.
What skills do you need as a freelance grant writer?
Strong writing skills are important, but they aren't as important as solid research skills and over-the-top enthusiasm for the project. Grant donors say repeatedly that passionate grant proposals with spelling mistakes interest them more than grammatically-perfect documents with feigned interest.
You need to convince the non-profit that it's better to hire you than to write the grant proposal themselves. To win the job, you'll need to display superior research, organizational, and critical thinking skills, coupled with a genuine desire to help.
How do I find freelance grant writing jobs?
Freelancing websites like Online-Writing-Jobs, WritingBids, IFreelance and Elance are great places to start. Sites like these usually get at least a few new ads for grant writers each day.
You should also consider creating business cards and brochures to advertise your grant writing services. Printed materials convey a degree of professionalism that will definitely show non-profits that you're the writer for the job. Send a snazzy promotional package to the non-profits in your area to let them know you're available if they need you.
How do I land a freelance grant writing job?
Let's say you get an email as a result of one of the packages you sent to a non-profit organization. They write:
We received your brochure in the mail. Good timing – our church wants to start an outreach program for teens. We've been saving but still need a lot. Do you think you could help us find someone to help with funding?
First, how do you feel about this cause? If you think it's a total waste of time, do yourself and the church a favor and decline the project.
If you like the cause, do your utmost to give them confidence in your abilities and your enthusiasm. You might reply:
Wow, what a great idea! I think your program will make a real difference. It's great that you've been saving – funders like to know that the non-profit isn't just looking for handouts. I can write you a persuasive grant proposal that will get the attention of grantors and bring you one step closer to realizing this vision.
Again, passion is key. Show the non-profit you're devoted to their dream, and they'll be more likely to hire you.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance grant writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Sound simple? It really isn't, but grant writing can be one of the more gratifying types of freelance writing if you aren't afraid of some hard work.
How much money can I make writing grant proposals?
If you can get your foot in the door, freelance grant writing can mean big money.
How big is big? Well, if you charge a flat fee, you can earn anywhere from $100 to $1000, depending on the project's complexity. Alternatively, many freelance grant writers choose to take a percentage of any funds their proposals generate. If you charge 5% and the grant is worth $50,000, then that's $2,500 in your pocket!
You may prefer to charge on a percentage basis when you're just starting out because non-profits like the idea of no upfront costs. If the organization agrees to hire you under these terms, then you'll get some experience that will make it easier to charge upfront fees in the future.
What exactly does a freelance grant writer do?
In some cases, you just write the grant proposal. The best grant proposals are the ones that stick out from the crowd. Remember, potential donors usually have stacks of proposals asking for cash; your grant proposal needs to shine to get a donor's attention.
In every grant proposal, you need to include:
1. The non-profit's vision statement
2. Detail of the project
3. How the project will make a difference in the community
4. How the non-profit will spend the grant money
5. What the non-profit will contribute (money, labor, etc.)
In many cases, the organization will want you to do much more than write their proposal. Don't be surprised if they expect you to do all the research related to the proposal, find grantors, send the proposals, keep track of what's gone where and who's said what, and prepare presentations – just in case the organization is asked to pitch their idea live and in person. You should include all of these tasks in your fee, so make sure you quote accordingly.
What skills do you need as a freelance grant writer?
Strong writing skills are important, but they aren't as important as solid research skills and over-the-top enthusiasm for the project. Grant donors say repeatedly that passionate grant proposals with spelling mistakes interest them more than grammatically-perfect documents with feigned interest.
You need to convince the non-profit that it's better to hire you than to write the grant proposal themselves. To win the job, you'll need to display superior research, organizational, and critical thinking skills, coupled with a genuine desire to help.
How do I find freelance grant writing jobs?
Freelancing websites like Online-Writing-Jobs, WritingBids, IFreelance and Elance are great places to start. Sites like these usually get at least a few new ads for grant writers each day.
You should also consider creating business cards and brochures to advertise your grant writing services. Printed materials convey a degree of professionalism that will definitely show non-profits that you're the writer for the job. Send a snazzy promotional package to the non-profits in your area to let them know you're available if they need you.
How do I land a freelance grant writing job?
Let's say you get an email as a result of one of the packages you sent to a non-profit organization. They write:
We received your brochure in the mail. Good timing – our church wants to start an outreach program for teens. We've been saving but still need a lot. Do you think you could help us find someone to help with funding?
First, how do you feel about this cause? If you think it's a total waste of time, do yourself and the church a favor and decline the project.
If you like the cause, do your utmost to give them confidence in your abilities and your enthusiasm. You might reply:
Wow, what a great idea! I think your program will make a real difference. It's great that you've been saving – funders like to know that the non-profit isn't just looking for handouts. I can write you a persuasive grant proposal that will get the attention of grantors and bring you one step closer to realizing this vision.
Again, passion is key. Show the non-profit you're devoted to their dream, and they'll be more likely to hire you.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance grant writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
All About Freelance Magazine Writing Jobs
Did you know that freelancers write most articles you find in magazines? Many newsstand magazines have few, if any, full-time writers. Almost every topic of interest imaginable has an associated magazine; if you like writing, you can find a magazine just right for you.
Magazines pay about $0.75 to $2.00 per word for nationally distributed magazines. Expect about $0.10 to $.35 per word for smaller, local publications.
What's involved in freelance magazine writing?
The magazine market has a large window of opportunity for freelance writers, but you must follow strict guidelines about language, word count, deadlines, etc. If an editor says he wants 800 words and you submit an 850-word article, then expect a rejection letter in the mail.
You'll also need to know how to pitch your skills so you and your submission appeals to editors. Magazine editors will overlook even very talented writers if they fail to market themselves appropriately.
How can I find freelance magazine writing jobs?
The Writer's Market is the #1 source for magazines looking for freelance writers. You can access their listings online or purchase their book at most major bookstores. Check out Writersmarket.com to subscribe.
Listings such as these are indispensable for freelance writers because they give details about submission requirements. Follow them exactly for the best chance of an editor accepting your article for publication.
You can also find several no-cost resources on the Internet for writers. FreelanceWriting.com maintains a growing database of magazines seeking writers.
A word of caution: make sure any website you use is current. Submissions sent to the wrong person will tick editors off, even if you got the information from their own website. Avoid this blunder by calling to confirm submission guidelines and contact info.
How do I put together a strong article submission?
The most common way is to submit a query letter, which means letting the magazine editor know who you are and what you'd like to submit.
Query letters are usually in writing and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (so you're sure to get a response). A good query letter answers these questions:
1. Why is it critical for this magazine to publish your article?
2. What do you plan to include in your article?
3. What are your qualifications as a writer?
Like the article you intend to write, you should write your query letter in a concise and compelling format. Ask yourself what the editor's needs are. You need to make the editor who reads your query letter as excited about your article as you are.
You also need to outline whether you'll include quotes from experts, photos, etc. Finally, include any relevant clips you have from previous freelance writing gigs. In other words, if you're hoping to write a financial piece, don't send your clips about puppies and dessert recipes.
Proving your writing skills can be difficult if you're just getting started. If a magazine hasn't published you yet, try volunteer writing for community or school magazines. Save everything you have in print – it will get easier and easier to establish your credibility.
Another technique is simply to write the article for which you'd like to be paid and submit it to the magazine. It may take awhile to get a response, but this "shotgun" approach can help prove your writing skills without having much experience.
Whatever approach you choose, make sure to follow up in about a month if an editor hasn't replied. Editors appreciate a writer who shows he's serious about working for them.
Magazine solicitation example
Below is an example ad. See if you can spot what the magazine is looking for:
Topix is a magazine for teens devoted to keeping teens off drugs. We are currently accepting article submissions of 450-550 words. Please send submissions to Gloria at (address).
Not much information, right? Wrong! The ad has enough information to develop a great query letter. Here's what we know:
- The magazine is for teenagers so your article should use language that appeals to teens.
- The magazine's goal is to keep teens off drugs, so think of a topic that is cool for teens and promotes drug-free living. Ideas could be coping with peer pressure or drug-free fun on the weekend.
- You've got a guideline of 450-550 words, so follow it!
Knowing the magazine's audience and what editors are looking for is important to getting published by a magazine. If you can identify those two critical points, you'll be well on your way to freelancing for magazines.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance magazine writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Magazines pay about $0.75 to $2.00 per word for nationally distributed magazines. Expect about $0.10 to $.35 per word for smaller, local publications.
What's involved in freelance magazine writing?
The magazine market has a large window of opportunity for freelance writers, but you must follow strict guidelines about language, word count, deadlines, etc. If an editor says he wants 800 words and you submit an 850-word article, then expect a rejection letter in the mail.
You'll also need to know how to pitch your skills so you and your submission appeals to editors. Magazine editors will overlook even very talented writers if they fail to market themselves appropriately.
How can I find freelance magazine writing jobs?
The Writer's Market is the #1 source for magazines looking for freelance writers. You can access their listings online or purchase their book at most major bookstores. Check out Writersmarket.com to subscribe.
Listings such as these are indispensable for freelance writers because they give details about submission requirements. Follow them exactly for the best chance of an editor accepting your article for publication.
You can also find several no-cost resources on the Internet for writers. FreelanceWriting.com maintains a growing database of magazines seeking writers.
A word of caution: make sure any website you use is current. Submissions sent to the wrong person will tick editors off, even if you got the information from their own website. Avoid this blunder by calling to confirm submission guidelines and contact info.
How do I put together a strong article submission?
The most common way is to submit a query letter, which means letting the magazine editor know who you are and what you'd like to submit.
Query letters are usually in writing and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (so you're sure to get a response). A good query letter answers these questions:
1. Why is it critical for this magazine to publish your article?
2. What do you plan to include in your article?
3. What are your qualifications as a writer?
Like the article you intend to write, you should write your query letter in a concise and compelling format. Ask yourself what the editor's needs are. You need to make the editor who reads your query letter as excited about your article as you are.
You also need to outline whether you'll include quotes from experts, photos, etc. Finally, include any relevant clips you have from previous freelance writing gigs. In other words, if you're hoping to write a financial piece, don't send your clips about puppies and dessert recipes.
Proving your writing skills can be difficult if you're just getting started. If a magazine hasn't published you yet, try volunteer writing for community or school magazines. Save everything you have in print – it will get easier and easier to establish your credibility.
Another technique is simply to write the article for which you'd like to be paid and submit it to the magazine. It may take awhile to get a response, but this "shotgun" approach can help prove your writing skills without having much experience.
Whatever approach you choose, make sure to follow up in about a month if an editor hasn't replied. Editors appreciate a writer who shows he's serious about working for them.
Magazine solicitation example
Below is an example ad. See if you can spot what the magazine is looking for:
Topix is a magazine for teens devoted to keeping teens off drugs. We are currently accepting article submissions of 450-550 words. Please send submissions to Gloria at (address).
Not much information, right? Wrong! The ad has enough information to develop a great query letter. Here's what we know:
- The magazine is for teenagers so your article should use language that appeals to teens.
- The magazine's goal is to keep teens off drugs, so think of a topic that is cool for teens and promotes drug-free living. Ideas could be coping with peer pressure or drug-free fun on the weekend.
- You've got a guideline of 450-550 words, so follow it!
Knowing the magazine's audience and what editors are looking for is important to getting published by a magazine. If you can identify those two critical points, you'll be well on your way to freelancing for magazines.
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance magazine writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Monday, November 10, 2008
Writing For Free Will Move You Toward Publication
Writing for free is a very controversial subject. I've read lots of articles with both pros and cons. Personally, I think a newbie should write for free as long as it is working toward their goal and they aren't being taken advantage of. And what is your goal? Maybe to fulfill a void in your life? Or perhaps to leave your mark on earth in publication? There's nothing wrong with that. You probably have some urgent things to say, and no one else will say them just like you.
While it is true that a few people can skip protocol and begin writing for large markets without writing credits, the ordinary person cannot. Be prepared, because every publication will want to know where you have been published before, and you should have a list as long as your arm.
· Write for ezines that pay in subscriptions, (some will pay $5).
· Write for your church bulletin
· Write for bulletins or newsletters at work.
· Go to your local newspaper and ask if they need someone to cover sports and/or political meetings. (These are hard jobs to fill, and almost every paper needs someone in these positions.)
· Write for Associated Content or eHow
· Write for ezinearticles or isnare (article distribution centers)
You may be asking yourself, "But if I give writing references in ezines, bulletins, and local papers, won't the editor know I've been working for nothing?" Yes, they will, but they won't care. They will admire you for your tenacity. They will know you've been out working and learning the market, and they will know that you must be some kind of a decent writer or no one would have published you.
As you see your articles printed, be sure to clip and save them in a notebook. I use a photo album book. It covers the clippings well and keeps them in good shape. Also date the material, as you will need to know that later.
If you take writing courses and receive a Certificate of Completion, you can also keep them in there.
When you send your first piece into a magazine, don't make the mistake of saying, "My teacher said she liked this piece," "I've never been published before, but I'll be a hard worker," or "I belong to a writer's club and they voted this article as the best of the month." These are amateur remarks, and any editor will recognize them as such.
If you don't have any publication credits, avoid the subject altogether. Give the short story on how you got into writing and what your goals are, and always thank the editor for his time in reading your submission.
In fact, you can usually skip the query letter and email straight to the editor in most cases.
In conclusion:
· Write articles free of charge to get publishing credits
· Keep dated clippings from each one in a scrap book, as you will need that information later on
· Present yourself well. Remember, you're selling yourself.
· Have the audacity of a Rockefeller
Most of the time, you'll get the chance you're looking for, if you bluff your way through it. For more writer's tips, see below.
About the Author:
Submit your stories or article for our newsletter! Get your free writing analysis! Check it out at http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
While it is true that a few people can skip protocol and begin writing for large markets without writing credits, the ordinary person cannot. Be prepared, because every publication will want to know where you have been published before, and you should have a list as long as your arm.
· Write for ezines that pay in subscriptions, (some will pay $5).
· Write for your church bulletin
· Write for bulletins or newsletters at work.
· Go to your local newspaper and ask if they need someone to cover sports and/or political meetings. (These are hard jobs to fill, and almost every paper needs someone in these positions.)
· Write for Associated Content or eHow
· Write for ezinearticles or isnare (article distribution centers)
You may be asking yourself, "But if I give writing references in ezines, bulletins, and local papers, won't the editor know I've been working for nothing?" Yes, they will, but they won't care. They will admire you for your tenacity. They will know you've been out working and learning the market, and they will know that you must be some kind of a decent writer or no one would have published you.
As you see your articles printed, be sure to clip and save them in a notebook. I use a photo album book. It covers the clippings well and keeps them in good shape. Also date the material, as you will need to know that later.
If you take writing courses and receive a Certificate of Completion, you can also keep them in there.
When you send your first piece into a magazine, don't make the mistake of saying, "My teacher said she liked this piece," "I've never been published before, but I'll be a hard worker," or "I belong to a writer's club and they voted this article as the best of the month." These are amateur remarks, and any editor will recognize them as such.
If you don't have any publication credits, avoid the subject altogether. Give the short story on how you got into writing and what your goals are, and always thank the editor for his time in reading your submission.
In fact, you can usually skip the query letter and email straight to the editor in most cases.
In conclusion:
· Write articles free of charge to get publishing credits
· Keep dated clippings from each one in a scrap book, as you will need that information later on
· Present yourself well. Remember, you're selling yourself.
· Have the audacity of a Rockefeller
Most of the time, you'll get the chance you're looking for, if you bluff your way through it. For more writer's tips, see below.
About the Author:
Submit your stories or article for our newsletter! Get your free writing analysis! Check it out at http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
All About Freelance Food Writing Jobs
If you love food and have the ability to add creative flair to your writing, you could look forward to a career in freelance food writing.
Technically, freelance food writing means tasting food and then describing it. Practically, it's a much more involved process. Food critics often absorb the entire dining experience of the restaurant they're in. How does the atmosphere contribute to the quality of the food? What was the service like? What did the food taste like?
The latter can be a fun question to answer because it's your opportunity to let your creativity shine through. Don't shy away from elaborate adjectives and metaphors. Think along the lines of: "The arugula and baby spinach medley, coupled with bursts of cilantro and cranberry, was bliss to the palate."
Who offers freelance food writing jobs?
Food writing is one of the more prolific freelancing jobs. Almost every major newspaper in the country has a food section. There are also dozens of magazines you could write for, depending on your food or beverage preference.
As mentioned earlier, people looking for freelance food writers may really be looking for restaurant reviewers. Be prepared to do either one or both, depending on your editor. Remember that a whole restaurant review can be a little more in-depth than simply writing about the food, so make sure to pay attention to everything that happens from the moment you walk through those restaurant doors.
Where can I find these jobs?
If you've done a couple of food reviews, submit them to food magazines and the food section editors of newspapers, along with a query letter. Your query letter should include a brief, exciting plug for the article you'd like to write, along with several good reasons why you should be the freelance writer to do it.
Another idea is to look for restaurants that are opening in your area and approach the owners directly. Let them know you're a freelance food writer who would like to help them get their new restaurant in the paper. It'll give you an excellent opportunity to write their review first and get it published. You might even get a free meal!
Occasionally, you'll find ads for freelance food writers on the Internet. Approach with caution; usually these jobs pay very little.
What skills do I need to be a freelance food writer?
Besides creativity and keen eye, it's helpful if you have a passion for food. That may sound obvious, but it's worth mentioning – the more you love what you're writing about, the more likely you'll be able to convey that passion to your readers.
In food writing, that passion is critical because it's the only way to engage your readers. If you're just saying, "My pasta primavera was exceptional and so was the service," you're not going to hold your readers' attention for long. Instead, you need to say something like, "The just-picked pan-seared veggies over homemade al dente linguini made the meal feel light and refreshing, even for pasta."
Besides passion, you need education. Read food magazines, check out the food section in the newspaper, eat out a lot, attend wine and cheeses, and learn the food trends that are happening in cities like New York and Los Angeles. The more you know, the better you'll write.
How do I respond to an ad?
If you come across an ad for a food writer, say in a wine-lovers' magazine, you'll need to respond in a way that entices editors to accept your articles. How would you respond to the ad below?
Calling all food lovers! Wine & Vine is looking for articles about pairing wines and foods. Please submit 500-600-word articles with a short bio of yourself before January.
It looks like the magazine is looking for articles with a food emphasis, which is great if you don't know a lot about wine pairing. Do a bit of Internet research on which cheeses and meats go with which wines. Then describe those foods ("A melt-in-your-mouth Kobe steak," "Roquefort straight from the Vallée du Loire," you get the idea) with panache.
It's all about engaging your readers, so that through your words, readers can share in the moment of relishing each morsel. That's what being a good freelance food writer is all about!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance food writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Technically, freelance food writing means tasting food and then describing it. Practically, it's a much more involved process. Food critics often absorb the entire dining experience of the restaurant they're in. How does the atmosphere contribute to the quality of the food? What was the service like? What did the food taste like?
The latter can be a fun question to answer because it's your opportunity to let your creativity shine through. Don't shy away from elaborate adjectives and metaphors. Think along the lines of: "The arugula and baby spinach medley, coupled with bursts of cilantro and cranberry, was bliss to the palate."
Who offers freelance food writing jobs?
Food writing is one of the more prolific freelancing jobs. Almost every major newspaper in the country has a food section. There are also dozens of magazines you could write for, depending on your food or beverage preference.
As mentioned earlier, people looking for freelance food writers may really be looking for restaurant reviewers. Be prepared to do either one or both, depending on your editor. Remember that a whole restaurant review can be a little more in-depth than simply writing about the food, so make sure to pay attention to everything that happens from the moment you walk through those restaurant doors.
Where can I find these jobs?
If you've done a couple of food reviews, submit them to food magazines and the food section editors of newspapers, along with a query letter. Your query letter should include a brief, exciting plug for the article you'd like to write, along with several good reasons why you should be the freelance writer to do it.
Another idea is to look for restaurants that are opening in your area and approach the owners directly. Let them know you're a freelance food writer who would like to help them get their new restaurant in the paper. It'll give you an excellent opportunity to write their review first and get it published. You might even get a free meal!
Occasionally, you'll find ads for freelance food writers on the Internet. Approach with caution; usually these jobs pay very little.
What skills do I need to be a freelance food writer?
Besides creativity and keen eye, it's helpful if you have a passion for food. That may sound obvious, but it's worth mentioning – the more you love what you're writing about, the more likely you'll be able to convey that passion to your readers.
In food writing, that passion is critical because it's the only way to engage your readers. If you're just saying, "My pasta primavera was exceptional and so was the service," you're not going to hold your readers' attention for long. Instead, you need to say something like, "The just-picked pan-seared veggies over homemade al dente linguini made the meal feel light and refreshing, even for pasta."
Besides passion, you need education. Read food magazines, check out the food section in the newspaper, eat out a lot, attend wine and cheeses, and learn the food trends that are happening in cities like New York and Los Angeles. The more you know, the better you'll write.
How do I respond to an ad?
If you come across an ad for a food writer, say in a wine-lovers' magazine, you'll need to respond in a way that entices editors to accept your articles. How would you respond to the ad below?
Calling all food lovers! Wine & Vine is looking for articles about pairing wines and foods. Please submit 500-600-word articles with a short bio of yourself before January.
It looks like the magazine is looking for articles with a food emphasis, which is great if you don't know a lot about wine pairing. Do a bit of Internet research on which cheeses and meats go with which wines. Then describe those foods ("A melt-in-your-mouth Kobe steak," "Roquefort straight from the Vallée du Loire," you get the idea) with panache.
It's all about engaging your readers, so that through your words, readers can share in the moment of relishing each morsel. That's what being a good freelance food writer is all about!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance food writing jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
All About Freelance Ghostwriting Jobs
The term "ghostwriting" refers to writing for someone that you don't receive credit for. Famous people, for example, seldom write their own autobiographies. Instead, they hire a ghostwriter to tell their story for them.
Why would a freelance ghostwriter agree to forfeit credit for his or her work? Simple: money. Clients usually pay ghostwriters far more than a "normal" writer's fee of $20-$50 an hour. Small books (150 pages or less) usually cost a client at least $25,000. Fees go up from there depending on the length and type of book, as well as the amount of research required by the ghostwriter.
The fees are high because you can't slap your byline on the work and you forfeit all rights to royalties that your book generates. The exceptions are if the client agrees to put your name in print on the cover, name you as a co-author, or offer you part of the royalties. In those cases, you would often give a hefty discount depending on the return you expected.
What types of books can I ghostwrite?
Many industries seek the skills of freelance ghostwriters. Fiction and children's writing are common – people often have (or think they have) an amazing storyline, but lack the writing ability to sell it.
Freelance ghostwriters often pen non-fiction books, such as autobiographies and instructional, business, and self-help books. Sometimes these ghostwriters are experts in the subject matter, sometimes they are not. You may have to do a lot of research, or none at all.
You can also ghostwrite for smaller projects, like articles and web content. These don't usually pay more than normal writing but they're good resume builders.
Where can I find freelance ghostwriting gigs?
Set up a website to promote your freelance ghostwriting services. Because ghostwriting is expensive, it's important to buyers that you are truly a ghostwriting professional. Presenting yourself with a polished website is a great way to emphasize your credibility.
It is more than possible to find ghostwriting jobs on freelancing websites, but buyers there are usually less knowledgeable and therefore less willing to pay good money. It is common to see ads for a 250-page book that needs writing with a budget of $500 or less. It doesn't hurt to keep your eye out for a gem though – it does happen occasionally.
What skills do I need to be a freelance ghostwriter?
If you have experience, you're off to a great start. If you lack experience, thumb through your own files to see if you can use some of that as writing examples, or write some from scratch. You don't have to ghostwrite it to prove your writing skills. If you have a particular client in mind, do your best to match your writing style and samples to the type of writing you think your client is looking for.
Remember that any samples you send can't be ghostwritten work. Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, you can't ever disclose that you're the author behind ghostwritten work. In these cases, feel free to describe the book you ghostwrote and how well it's doing.
How should I respond to a ghostwriting ad?
If you find a promising ad (or if someone contacts you), respond professionally using perfect grammar and polite language. For practice, try responding to this sample ad:
I'm looking for someone to write a book about choosing the right family pet. I have an outline and some research but a little more will be required. The book should only be about 100 pages. I will own all rights afterwards. Serious writers only.
What should you say to this person? Well, it's good to start off expressing an interest in their subject matter. Ghostwriting projects are usually dear to buyers' hearts, so if you start by saying you're passionate about pets, you'll catch his eye right away.
Next, you'll want to assure him that you can handle the task. If you don't have enough experience to convince him, suggest having him send one chapter outline and writing a sample for him for free. Yes, it's a bit of unpaid work for you, but it will mean thousands of dollars if you get the job.
Finally, quote a fee. The book is short and research appears to be minimal. If you're experienced, quote $25,000. If you're not, quote around $15,000. It's far less than an experienced ghostwriter would make, but you have to start somewhere. Good luck!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance ghostwriting jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Why would a freelance ghostwriter agree to forfeit credit for his or her work? Simple: money. Clients usually pay ghostwriters far more than a "normal" writer's fee of $20-$50 an hour. Small books (150 pages or less) usually cost a client at least $25,000. Fees go up from there depending on the length and type of book, as well as the amount of research required by the ghostwriter.
The fees are high because you can't slap your byline on the work and you forfeit all rights to royalties that your book generates. The exceptions are if the client agrees to put your name in print on the cover, name you as a co-author, or offer you part of the royalties. In those cases, you would often give a hefty discount depending on the return you expected.
What types of books can I ghostwrite?
Many industries seek the skills of freelance ghostwriters. Fiction and children's writing are common – people often have (or think they have) an amazing storyline, but lack the writing ability to sell it.
Freelance ghostwriters often pen non-fiction books, such as autobiographies and instructional, business, and self-help books. Sometimes these ghostwriters are experts in the subject matter, sometimes they are not. You may have to do a lot of research, or none at all.
You can also ghostwrite for smaller projects, like articles and web content. These don't usually pay more than normal writing but they're good resume builders.
Where can I find freelance ghostwriting gigs?
Set up a website to promote your freelance ghostwriting services. Because ghostwriting is expensive, it's important to buyers that you are truly a ghostwriting professional. Presenting yourself with a polished website is a great way to emphasize your credibility.
It is more than possible to find ghostwriting jobs on freelancing websites, but buyers there are usually less knowledgeable and therefore less willing to pay good money. It is common to see ads for a 250-page book that needs writing with a budget of $500 or less. It doesn't hurt to keep your eye out for a gem though – it does happen occasionally.
What skills do I need to be a freelance ghostwriter?
If you have experience, you're off to a great start. If you lack experience, thumb through your own files to see if you can use some of that as writing examples, or write some from scratch. You don't have to ghostwrite it to prove your writing skills. If you have a particular client in mind, do your best to match your writing style and samples to the type of writing you think your client is looking for.
Remember that any samples you send can't be ghostwritten work. Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, you can't ever disclose that you're the author behind ghostwritten work. In these cases, feel free to describe the book you ghostwrote and how well it's doing.
How should I respond to a ghostwriting ad?
If you find a promising ad (or if someone contacts you), respond professionally using perfect grammar and polite language. For practice, try responding to this sample ad:
I'm looking for someone to write a book about choosing the right family pet. I have an outline and some research but a little more will be required. The book should only be about 100 pages. I will own all rights afterwards. Serious writers only.
What should you say to this person? Well, it's good to start off expressing an interest in their subject matter. Ghostwriting projects are usually dear to buyers' hearts, so if you start by saying you're passionate about pets, you'll catch his eye right away.
Next, you'll want to assure him that you can handle the task. If you don't have enough experience to convince him, suggest having him send one chapter outline and writing a sample for him for free. Yes, it's a bit of unpaid work for you, but it will mean thousands of dollars if you get the job.
Finally, quote a fee. The book is short and research appears to be minimal. If you're experienced, quote $25,000. If you're not, quote around $15,000. It's far less than an experienced ghostwriter would make, but you have to start somewhere. Good luck!
About the Author:
Brian Scott is a full-time freelance writer with over a decade of experience. He finds many of his paid freelance ghostwriting jobs at Online Writing Jobs ( http://www.online-writing-jobs.com ), a free jobboard that lets you search thousands of freelance writing jobs.
Keyword tags: freelancing, freelance writing, freelance jobs, freelance, freelance writers, freelance business
Generating Writing Ideas
When you sit down to write, where do all the ideas go? Especially the ones you thought of only 15 minutes before. They went to Idea Land. Sometimes they will return, and sometimes they won't, so you need to learn how to drum up more writing ideas.
One good way is to think of a dramatic scene:
· Two ice skaters on a lake – one falls through the ice and drowns
· Someone is kidnapped and they left a clue on purpose
· The janitor at school wins a lottery ticket. What happens to him?
· Someone hacks into a computer and steals the owner's identity
· A mother and child are separated in a shopping mall
· A teenager breaks into the same house for the third time, but the owner has rigged a shotgun
Ideas are all around you in real life. Read the newspapers. Listen to the news. Search old newspapers, rename the people, and lift out some of the information to make your own story. You could sit in a restaurant and eavesdrop on other people. Imagine all sorts of things according to what you hear. Or stand in a crowd and do nothing but listen. Life is full of weird things.
Look at any object – a house, semi-truck, car, dog, child, bridge, etc., and ask the six questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Example: Who is that person, when did they get to that place and why? Where is that truck going and what will happen along the way? What is the name of that bridge? Why does it carry that name?
All of these things can trigger ideas in your imagination. Some of your best ideas will come from real life. Don't make the mistake of copying private circumstances into a story. That's a good way to get sued, but you can take circumstances from three or four people and mix them up until they give you a story. (And then you can be sued by three or four people. Nah. Just kidding.) When you use circumstances in someone's life, disguise them well and you will have no fears.
Here's something I read on the net recently – look at a piece of furniture and imagine that one piece of furniture is in a house, hundreds of miles away. Now furnish the house however you like; fill it with occupants, landscape the yard, and focus a story on the house or the people.
You can come up with good ideas from writing prompts, too. For example: Three men are surviving in a life raft. Land is still three days away and even with rationing, there is only enough water for one man. What happens? When you think of the answer, ask yourself "What if?". That will expand your mind to all the various possibilities.
And when you get the idea you want, run with it! Sit down to the keyboard and type and type and type. Do not edit until your ideas run out. If you can't write at that moment, take brief notes so you don't lose the thought.
See below.
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
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One good way is to think of a dramatic scene:
· Two ice skaters on a lake – one falls through the ice and drowns
· Someone is kidnapped and they left a clue on purpose
· The janitor at school wins a lottery ticket. What happens to him?
· Someone hacks into a computer and steals the owner's identity
· A mother and child are separated in a shopping mall
· A teenager breaks into the same house for the third time, but the owner has rigged a shotgun
Ideas are all around you in real life. Read the newspapers. Listen to the news. Search old newspapers, rename the people, and lift out some of the information to make your own story. You could sit in a restaurant and eavesdrop on other people. Imagine all sorts of things according to what you hear. Or stand in a crowd and do nothing but listen. Life is full of weird things.
Look at any object – a house, semi-truck, car, dog, child, bridge, etc., and ask the six questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Example: Who is that person, when did they get to that place and why? Where is that truck going and what will happen along the way? What is the name of that bridge? Why does it carry that name?
All of these things can trigger ideas in your imagination. Some of your best ideas will come from real life. Don't make the mistake of copying private circumstances into a story. That's a good way to get sued, but you can take circumstances from three or four people and mix them up until they give you a story. (And then you can be sued by three or four people. Nah. Just kidding.) When you use circumstances in someone's life, disguise them well and you will have no fears.
Here's something I read on the net recently – look at a piece of furniture and imagine that one piece of furniture is in a house, hundreds of miles away. Now furnish the house however you like; fill it with occupants, landscape the yard, and focus a story on the house or the people.
You can come up with good ideas from writing prompts, too. For example: Three men are surviving in a life raft. Land is still three days away and even with rationing, there is only enough water for one man. What happens? When you think of the answer, ask yourself "What if?". That will expand your mind to all the various possibilities.
And when you get the idea you want, run with it! Sit down to the keyboard and type and type and type. Do not edit until your ideas run out. If you can't write at that moment, take brief notes so you don't lose the thought.
See below.
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
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Writing Twists
Twisting the ending of a story is like putting icing on a cake, a cherry on top of a sundae, or nuts in brownies. It is the ultimate satisfaction.
I'm supposing that most writers go through the same learning process that I did. In the early days, my first attention went to the opening line, the plot, climax, and logical end. (Which is the wrong order, but that's another article.) Twisting the ending didn't occur to me for many years, and when I finally did it, it was by accident. Now I like to twist almost every ending. If you learn to do it once, you can do it every time thereafter.
The skill of a twisted ending is in misleading the reader to believe something different than what is really going to happen. Sometimes the writers, themselves, don't know what their ending is going to be. If that is your case, you will have a lot of trouble twisting the ending.
Stop and think about where your story is going. What is the logical ending? Next, think of an alternative ending that would surprise the reader. Now, find a common denominator between the two endings where you can make the flow similar, and then split the story line off in an unsuspecting direction at the last minute.
One good twist is to take the reader back to the beginning scene of the story. This is called the loop effect. For example: I wrote a story where a man sat in the doctor's office and listened to patients giving personal information. Knowing when a certain lady would not be home, he went to steal her jewels for the sheer excitement of it. The loop ending says he would end up in the doctor's office again, waiting to hear more information. But another good ending would use irony. He could have entered the house to rob it, and another thief slipped in when his back was turned. The second thief thought the first one was the master of the house and he shot him.
Another example of irony: A man rescues a wolf and makes a pet out of it. The government decides the wolf is dangerous and they take the wolf away from him. He files a lawsuit against the government and wins. (Okay. We can call this a fantasy story.) He gets the wolf back and the reader thinks the climax has come and gone with the courtroom scene and the reunion with the wolf. The reader is coming to the end of the book, just half a dozen paragraphs left – and they learn that the man takes the wolf for a romp in the snow and the wolf tears his throat out.
Make your readers think they know the ending, and then pull the rug out from under them. This is what made Alfred Hitchcock so famous. When you watch his old movies, you'll never figure out who did the dirty deed until the last scene. He was the master of twisted endings. Since his day, multiplied thousands of writers have learned to follow in his footsteps.
Have fun doing the twist! (See below)
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
I'm supposing that most writers go through the same learning process that I did. In the early days, my first attention went to the opening line, the plot, climax, and logical end. (Which is the wrong order, but that's another article.) Twisting the ending didn't occur to me for many years, and when I finally did it, it was by accident. Now I like to twist almost every ending. If you learn to do it once, you can do it every time thereafter.
The skill of a twisted ending is in misleading the reader to believe something different than what is really going to happen. Sometimes the writers, themselves, don't know what their ending is going to be. If that is your case, you will have a lot of trouble twisting the ending.
Stop and think about where your story is going. What is the logical ending? Next, think of an alternative ending that would surprise the reader. Now, find a common denominator between the two endings where you can make the flow similar, and then split the story line off in an unsuspecting direction at the last minute.
One good twist is to take the reader back to the beginning scene of the story. This is called the loop effect. For example: I wrote a story where a man sat in the doctor's office and listened to patients giving personal information. Knowing when a certain lady would not be home, he went to steal her jewels for the sheer excitement of it. The loop ending says he would end up in the doctor's office again, waiting to hear more information. But another good ending would use irony. He could have entered the house to rob it, and another thief slipped in when his back was turned. The second thief thought the first one was the master of the house and he shot him.
Another example of irony: A man rescues a wolf and makes a pet out of it. The government decides the wolf is dangerous and they take the wolf away from him. He files a lawsuit against the government and wins. (Okay. We can call this a fantasy story.) He gets the wolf back and the reader thinks the climax has come and gone with the courtroom scene and the reunion with the wolf. The reader is coming to the end of the book, just half a dozen paragraphs left – and they learn that the man takes the wolf for a romp in the snow and the wolf tears his throat out.
Make your readers think they know the ending, and then pull the rug out from under them. This is what made Alfred Hitchcock so famous. When you watch his old movies, you'll never figure out who did the dirty deed until the last scene. He was the master of twisted endings. Since his day, multiplied thousands of writers have learned to follow in his footsteps.
Have fun doing the twist! (See below)
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
Write in a Writer\s Group
I had been writing for two decades before I realized how much I needed the companionship of other writers with like minds. All that time, I was thinking how neat it would be to talk to other writers, but I had no idea that writer's groups even existed. Since the advent of computers and my own education in using one, I now realize what I was missing all those years. Only when I am with other writers do I feel really understood.
Here are seven good reasons to join a creative writer's group:
· Finding other writers is extremely encouraging. You can talk in forums, by email, or chat privately.
· You will find a plethora of activities to engage your talents.
· There will be lots of writing contests, and this is one of the best motivators there is.
· You can get creative and make greeting ecards, banners for others who have a business, and unique graphic signatures.
· You can strike out on your own by creating a business, or help someone else in theirs.
· Being part of a writing community gives you awesome opportunities to search out latent talents and bring them to life. You can create contests (or help others who create them). If you like graphics, you will have a wonderful opportunity to sell them and gain exposure.
· You can post your stories on the net. Other writers will critique your work, and you will critique theirs in return. The more detailed your critique, the more they will appreciate it. Tell them if they miss a comma, or should have used a semi-colon; tell them if their plot was thin or the scenery didn't convert to an image in your mind. This is what they need to know to improve their performance. By interacting in this way, you will soon learn what is good and bad writing, and what you want to emulate, and what you should avoid.
By this simple but effective method, you can improve your writing by leaps and bounds. When receiving critiques, remember that the person giving it is trying to help you. Don't get your feelings hurt by someone criticizing your favorite story. On the contrary – use 95% of their suggestions for editing, and then put the story out again for more reviews.
The largest majority will thank you and invite you back for more reviews. Others will get their feelings hurt, so be tactful and gentle. If you don't know how to review stories, the site will have a guide for it.
I have visited many writing sites. The one I endorse is Writing.com, as it is one of the best established writing groups on the net. Membership is free. It won't take you long to settle in, as you will have lots of help.
The Bible says if a person would have friends, he must show himself friendly. Whether or not you believe the Bible, that's good advice, so don't wait for someone to reach out to you. You reach out to them.
See below.
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
Here are seven good reasons to join a creative writer's group:
· Finding other writers is extremely encouraging. You can talk in forums, by email, or chat privately.
· You will find a plethora of activities to engage your talents.
· There will be lots of writing contests, and this is one of the best motivators there is.
· You can get creative and make greeting ecards, banners for others who have a business, and unique graphic signatures.
· You can strike out on your own by creating a business, or help someone else in theirs.
· Being part of a writing community gives you awesome opportunities to search out latent talents and bring them to life. You can create contests (or help others who create them). If you like graphics, you will have a wonderful opportunity to sell them and gain exposure.
· You can post your stories on the net. Other writers will critique your work, and you will critique theirs in return. The more detailed your critique, the more they will appreciate it. Tell them if they miss a comma, or should have used a semi-colon; tell them if their plot was thin or the scenery didn't convert to an image in your mind. This is what they need to know to improve their performance. By interacting in this way, you will soon learn what is good and bad writing, and what you want to emulate, and what you should avoid.
By this simple but effective method, you can improve your writing by leaps and bounds. When receiving critiques, remember that the person giving it is trying to help you. Don't get your feelings hurt by someone criticizing your favorite story. On the contrary – use 95% of their suggestions for editing, and then put the story out again for more reviews.
The largest majority will thank you and invite you back for more reviews. Others will get their feelings hurt, so be tactful and gentle. If you don't know how to review stories, the site will have a guide for it.
I have visited many writing sites. The one I endorse is Writing.com, as it is one of the best established writing groups on the net. Membership is free. It won't take you long to settle in, as you will have lots of help.
The Bible says if a person would have friends, he must show himself friendly. Whether or not you believe the Bible, that's good advice, so don't wait for someone to reach out to you. You reach out to them.
See below.
About the Author:
Ms. Deb is the CEO and Founder of Creative Writing Institute. As a non-profit organization and the first fully mentored writing school on the net, CWI offer can offer writing classes at a 40% discount. Drop in and see for yourself: http://www.creativewritinginstitute.com
Keyword tags: writing,school,online,course,study,distance learning
Friday, November 7, 2008
A Review of Advanced Article Marketing
Well when you take a look at the Advanced Article Marketing sales page you'll get a good idea of what it's about in the headline. They immediately discuss the opportunities for you to increase traffic, reach a target audience, and build a business through the use of articles. If that isn't enough to get you more interested in what they're offering, then we don't know what else to tell you.
Regardless, Judy Cullins will explain everything about her system on the web page you're about to read. It will discuss the very aspects of article marketing, but importantly the advanced areas that are far from the basics you find within most other informational sites. Below we'll show you what we found and then it will be up to you to decide if this is what you need to take the next step with your online business.
More Than Just a Book
In fact there are three all together that Judy wrote for you to utilize. "Advanced Article Marketing: Nine Mistakes and Solutions","The Fast and Cheap Way to explode Targeted Web Traffic and How to Submit Articles to Top Sites", and "Article Directories with 100+ Web Site URLs." So basically you won't be getting access to one piece of the puzzle, but actually all of them.
It's a nice benefit that only begins with this area. These three books contain information on learning how to brand yourself as an expert in the field, learning how to sell more products, making more money with less money, and best of all according to what we found on her website this is only the beginning.
Understanding When to Change Something That Doesn't Work
We really liked this section of the Advanced Article Marketing sales page because it can really hit home to many of you. We know there are many people out there (maybe even you) who spend weeks, months, even years doing the same stuff on the Internet without really making any money. Worst of all someone was giving out the wrong information and individuals latch on thinking it's the way to become successful.
For instance, have you ever wondered about the SPAM problems all over the Internet? When many people first come online to make money they simply see others doing it and then realize this must be the way it's supposed to be. These are the kinds of things you'll know not to do (except dealing with articles) when learning from the Advanced Article Marketing. It'll teach you how not to use article submitters, making mistakes, not to place ads, and several other benefits.
Our Overall Analysis
While we may not have made the best analogy above, you need to know that the Advanced Article Marketing course can be very helpful for those that want it. We would like to say if there is one thing you take from this review it's that when you read over her sales page you WILL find something that can help you make more money online. Oh, yes, even if you've never written an article before in your life.
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Regardless, Judy Cullins will explain everything about her system on the web page you're about to read. It will discuss the very aspects of article marketing, but importantly the advanced areas that are far from the basics you find within most other informational sites. Below we'll show you what we found and then it will be up to you to decide if this is what you need to take the next step with your online business.
More Than Just a Book
In fact there are three all together that Judy wrote for you to utilize. "Advanced Article Marketing: Nine Mistakes and Solutions","The Fast and Cheap Way to explode Targeted Web Traffic and How to Submit Articles to Top Sites", and "Article Directories with 100+ Web Site URLs." So basically you won't be getting access to one piece of the puzzle, but actually all of them.
It's a nice benefit that only begins with this area. These three books contain information on learning how to brand yourself as an expert in the field, learning how to sell more products, making more money with less money, and best of all according to what we found on her website this is only the beginning.
Understanding When to Change Something That Doesn't Work
We really liked this section of the Advanced Article Marketing sales page because it can really hit home to many of you. We know there are many people out there (maybe even you) who spend weeks, months, even years doing the same stuff on the Internet without really making any money. Worst of all someone was giving out the wrong information and individuals latch on thinking it's the way to become successful.
For instance, have you ever wondered about the SPAM problems all over the Internet? When many people first come online to make money they simply see others doing it and then realize this must be the way it's supposed to be. These are the kinds of things you'll know not to do (except dealing with articles) when learning from the Advanced Article Marketing. It'll teach you how not to use article submitters, making mistakes, not to place ads, and several other benefits.
Our Overall Analysis
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Writing My Way Back Into My Childhood
The other day my twenty-something son stopped by for a visit and decided to take a short swim in our pool. This was something unique, really, because he hadn't been a steady presence in our pool since he and his sister were of elementary school age. Then with only just the two of them, or with the addition of some sleepover friends, they would all play in the water for hours, and I do mean hours. Hunger, thirst, or my calls to exit the water because they were turning into prunes and needed to take a break did not deter this pack of four-legged dolphins to cease their joy for a minute.
Just before my son left to go back to his town house about 20 miles away, he commented: "Mom, I was thinking how when we were little, all we needed in the pool was ourselves and our imaginations to keep us happy. We didn't have to worry about work, errands, jobs, or anything. All that mattered was playing." Then he threw his hands up in the air as if accepting one of those light bulb moments, and we all have them, with great reluctance. "Yes," I said, "we spend most of our adult lives longing to recapture those days of innocence."
And those days of my innocence have been lost for far too long. And that is partly why I undertook the task of writing my epistolary novel Letters Between Us. Spurred on by the death of an old schoolmate whom I had long lost touch with, I began writing Letters in full middle school teenage-ese the way we had in our childhood. The letters were not to anyone in particular, perhaps they were to my 13 year-old self, I don't know. I decided it would be interesting to write this series of letters the regular old fashioned way with pen and paper leaving in the mistakes, the scratch outs, and silly symbols kids often use for emphasis.
All I know is that the act of recreating those days of only caring about whether or not my patent leather shoes matched my patent leather clutch purse, whether or not I'd painted on my Twiggy style eyeliner perfectly, and whether or not I'd had my bra snapped by the most "bitchin-est" boy in school mattered. Writing in such a vein re-awakened my long forgotten childhood again. Mind you we, my girlfriends and I, did not sound or act like Valley girls in the sixties. We sounded and acted like young adolescents desperately trying to fit in with the in-crowd. Often, I was assigned to the out-crowd, but even that was a crowd.
I can still recall the pangs of being told by a small group of in-crowd girls as I tried to catch up to them during lunchtime when they paraded around the quad checking out which of the cutest boys were checking them out being told: "Linda, we don't need you today." I immediately dropped out of step with them. I was dismissed and there was no appeal allowed or necessary. I was simply not "in" that day. I was deeply hurt, but I clamored for acceptance on another quad patrol day. And accepted I was because I was wearing a dress they all coveted. So simple really, no hidden agenda, no talking behind my back. It was a simple message reminiscent of the phrase, "….one day you're in and the next day you're out!" I did not need a memo, or a phone call, I knew exactly where I stood. If only boundaries were that clear cut over our entire maturing process.
In addition, during those times we were often bombarded with the exhortations of great democratic minds:
"Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country; Tune in, turn on, drop out; Do Your Own Thing; Love the one you're with; Peace now; Hell no, we won't go; Make Love not War." From the draft-card-burning protests of the Vietnam War, these are the slogans I remember the most.
How ignorant I was as to the true meaning of any of these slogans and their ramifications in the coming decades. Over and above all of those turbulent years, all I can recall is that when we are little, we either want to be a good kid or a bad kid. The sad part is that in the midst of it, we have no appreciation for the infantile challenges we face, like—getting up, getting dressed, brushing our teeth and even tying our own shoe laces without help, and all of those tasks that make us feel right in all their marvelous lunacy. When we mature and move beyond childish things, of course we pine for those days when we really didn't have much to fret about. Our parents woke us up, saw that we were fed, chauffeured us around, and made sure we got to school on time. We only had to make sure we didn't get into trouble with mom or dad, or our teachers. It was our playmates on the playground and who we hung out with and shared secrets with who counted.
The poignancy of such a time in any of our childhoods, notwithstanding the degree of just how dysfunctional a family we were raised in, is the beauty of existing in a state of such naiveté.
What still amazes me is how I miss it the simplicity of being a child, the complexity of being a curious teen during a very unpopular war, and only needing to not be the last kid picked on a team for handball to feel alive.
My son called me about a week after his swimming visit to inform me that he had met up with his some of college buddies, about eight of them. They had all met at the beach and for the better part of that afternoon, they ran into the water swimming far through the waves, tossing, dunking and chasing after each other like the younger dolphins they once were.
"How did it feel?" I asked.
"Like it will never be that way again," he said.
"Yes," I said. "It won't."
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her epistolary novel Letters Between Us is published by Plain View Press. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: writing, memoir, childhood, childhood memories, books, writing, fiction, publishing
Just before my son left to go back to his town house about 20 miles away, he commented: "Mom, I was thinking how when we were little, all we needed in the pool was ourselves and our imaginations to keep us happy. We didn't have to worry about work, errands, jobs, or anything. All that mattered was playing." Then he threw his hands up in the air as if accepting one of those light bulb moments, and we all have them, with great reluctance. "Yes," I said, "we spend most of our adult lives longing to recapture those days of innocence."
And those days of my innocence have been lost for far too long. And that is partly why I undertook the task of writing my epistolary novel Letters Between Us. Spurred on by the death of an old schoolmate whom I had long lost touch with, I began writing Letters in full middle school teenage-ese the way we had in our childhood. The letters were not to anyone in particular, perhaps they were to my 13 year-old self, I don't know. I decided it would be interesting to write this series of letters the regular old fashioned way with pen and paper leaving in the mistakes, the scratch outs, and silly symbols kids often use for emphasis.
All I know is that the act of recreating those days of only caring about whether or not my patent leather shoes matched my patent leather clutch purse, whether or not I'd painted on my Twiggy style eyeliner perfectly, and whether or not I'd had my bra snapped by the most "bitchin-est" boy in school mattered. Writing in such a vein re-awakened my long forgotten childhood again. Mind you we, my girlfriends and I, did not sound or act like Valley girls in the sixties. We sounded and acted like young adolescents desperately trying to fit in with the in-crowd. Often, I was assigned to the out-crowd, but even that was a crowd.
I can still recall the pangs of being told by a small group of in-crowd girls as I tried to catch up to them during lunchtime when they paraded around the quad checking out which of the cutest boys were checking them out being told: "Linda, we don't need you today." I immediately dropped out of step with them. I was dismissed and there was no appeal allowed or necessary. I was simply not "in" that day. I was deeply hurt, but I clamored for acceptance on another quad patrol day. And accepted I was because I was wearing a dress they all coveted. So simple really, no hidden agenda, no talking behind my back. It was a simple message reminiscent of the phrase, "….one day you're in and the next day you're out!" I did not need a memo, or a phone call, I knew exactly where I stood. If only boundaries were that clear cut over our entire maturing process.
In addition, during those times we were often bombarded with the exhortations of great democratic minds:
"Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country; Tune in, turn on, drop out; Do Your Own Thing; Love the one you're with; Peace now; Hell no, we won't go; Make Love not War." From the draft-card-burning protests of the Vietnam War, these are the slogans I remember the most.
How ignorant I was as to the true meaning of any of these slogans and their ramifications in the coming decades. Over and above all of those turbulent years, all I can recall is that when we are little, we either want to be a good kid or a bad kid. The sad part is that in the midst of it, we have no appreciation for the infantile challenges we face, like—getting up, getting dressed, brushing our teeth and even tying our own shoe laces without help, and all of those tasks that make us feel right in all their marvelous lunacy. When we mature and move beyond childish things, of course we pine for those days when we really didn't have much to fret about. Our parents woke us up, saw that we were fed, chauffeured us around, and made sure we got to school on time. We only had to make sure we didn't get into trouble with mom or dad, or our teachers. It was our playmates on the playground and who we hung out with and shared secrets with who counted.
The poignancy of such a time in any of our childhoods, notwithstanding the degree of just how dysfunctional a family we were raised in, is the beauty of existing in a state of such naiveté.
What still amazes me is how I miss it the simplicity of being a child, the complexity of being a curious teen during a very unpopular war, and only needing to not be the last kid picked on a team for handball to feel alive.
My son called me about a week after his swimming visit to inform me that he had met up with his some of college buddies, about eight of them. They had all met at the beach and for the better part of that afternoon, they ran into the water swimming far through the waves, tossing, dunking and chasing after each other like the younger dolphins they once were.
"How did it feel?" I asked.
"Like it will never be that way again," he said.
"Yes," I said. "It won't."
About the Author:
Linda Rader Overman is a Professor of English at California State University, Northridge. Her work encompasses fiction, and nonfiction consisting of multifaceted elements including photographs, narrative portraits, images, texts, personal and social history, poetry, letters, and diaries. Her epistolary novel Letters Between Us is published by Plain View Press. To learn more about her, and to receive her newsletter, visit http://lindaraderoverman.com.
Keyword tags: writing, memoir, childhood, childhood memories, books, writing, fiction, publishing
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mats Theselius
A bookshelf is a bookshelf, is a bookshelf. Can creativity turn a concept as commonplace as a bookshelf into a timeless masterpiece? In 1988, a slender glazed bokskåpet, with a capacity to hold 25 copies of the magazine, National Geographic, lacquered to match the yellow color of the magazine cover, debuted heralding the dawn of a new age in Swedish design history. This is Mats Theselius for you.
A renowned Swedish interior designer, Mats Theselius was born in the capital city of Stockholm in 1956 and studied small scale architecture at the Industriel Design School, Konstfackskolan in Stockholm. In 1984, he finished training at the Higher Art and Design School in Stockholm and taught at the School of Design and Crafts at Gothenburg University during 1995-96. Currently staying in the idyllic Tomelilla, he is, for various reasons, the pioneer of modern Swedish designing scene.
Three years before the bokskåpet, Mats Theselius made a mark with his first creation, Älgskinnsfåtöljen, also known as the "Across the Hall." It was a prototype of the "English Across the Hall" that later became an international phenomena. It was a simple yet elegant cylinder-shaped club in steel, designed for a royal and comfortable seating. Later versions of this, the Rex, the El Rey, and the Embassy accessorized none other than the Swedish embassy in Berlin in the years 1994, 1999, and 1999 respectively. Theselius created some of the most noted and talked about Swedish furniture during the 1990's and won himself the worldwide acclaim few have. He also worked on the furniture Källemo in Sultan Kudarat in 1989 and later, a vikskärm that today is a cherished auction rarity like most of his other works. The uniqueness of this screen is that it looks like soft, glistening silver silk but in reality, it's made of aluminum and fitted with rivets to give it the padded look! Theselius is capable of masterpieces as a gift of nature. Today, he is working on designing not only furniture, but also pottery, jewelry, and carpets!
Traveling the Southern United States in the fall of 2000, Mats studied the American craft and the so-called, "western style" of designing. Among many other articles, Mats designed a pair of boots with the help of skilled Texan leather and silver craftsmen. Later the very same season, Mats came out with his first unique armchair to be produced by Texan craftsmen that needs little mention. That was also, coincidentally, the time of the historic first ever US presidential visit to Sweden and Gothenburg prepared to welcome the visitors in the right zest. Soon, grapevines had it that Mats was handling Swede-American Cultural Cooperation and the words reached more than some major Swedish design firms.
It is said that a thing of beauty is joy forever. And that's exactly what Theselius' furniture is about. It is –what we can, for now, call and eye-feaster. Every design of his depicts his yearn for modernity and grace. While most furniture designers classified furniture as Renaissance, Gothic, 20th Century and modern, Theselius had two categories – useful furniture and non-furniture. Of course he stuck to the former classification. That is what makes him the futuristic architect with a vision to build what matters.
About the Author:
Are you looking for furniture design? Look at our website http://www.furnituredesign24.com about furniture designers. We present furniture design by furniture designer Mats Theselius at http://www.furnituredesign24.com/mats-theselius.aspx
Keyword tags: Mats Theselius, furniture, furniture design, furniture designers, furniture designs
A renowned Swedish interior designer, Mats Theselius was born in the capital city of Stockholm in 1956 and studied small scale architecture at the Industriel Design School, Konstfackskolan in Stockholm. In 1984, he finished training at the Higher Art and Design School in Stockholm and taught at the School of Design and Crafts at Gothenburg University during 1995-96. Currently staying in the idyllic Tomelilla, he is, for various reasons, the pioneer of modern Swedish designing scene.
Three years before the bokskåpet, Mats Theselius made a mark with his first creation, Älgskinnsfåtöljen, also known as the "Across the Hall." It was a prototype of the "English Across the Hall" that later became an international phenomena. It was a simple yet elegant cylinder-shaped club in steel, designed for a royal and comfortable seating. Later versions of this, the Rex, the El Rey, and the Embassy accessorized none other than the Swedish embassy in Berlin in the years 1994, 1999, and 1999 respectively. Theselius created some of the most noted and talked about Swedish furniture during the 1990's and won himself the worldwide acclaim few have. He also worked on the furniture Källemo in Sultan Kudarat in 1989 and later, a vikskärm that today is a cherished auction rarity like most of his other works. The uniqueness of this screen is that it looks like soft, glistening silver silk but in reality, it's made of aluminum and fitted with rivets to give it the padded look! Theselius is capable of masterpieces as a gift of nature. Today, he is working on designing not only furniture, but also pottery, jewelry, and carpets!
Traveling the Southern United States in the fall of 2000, Mats studied the American craft and the so-called, "western style" of designing. Among many other articles, Mats designed a pair of boots with the help of skilled Texan leather and silver craftsmen. Later the very same season, Mats came out with his first unique armchair to be produced by Texan craftsmen that needs little mention. That was also, coincidentally, the time of the historic first ever US presidential visit to Sweden and Gothenburg prepared to welcome the visitors in the right zest. Soon, grapevines had it that Mats was handling Swede-American Cultural Cooperation and the words reached more than some major Swedish design firms.
It is said that a thing of beauty is joy forever. And that's exactly what Theselius' furniture is about. It is –what we can, for now, call and eye-feaster. Every design of his depicts his yearn for modernity and grace. While most furniture designers classified furniture as Renaissance, Gothic, 20th Century and modern, Theselius had two categories – useful furniture and non-furniture. Of course he stuck to the former classification. That is what makes him the futuristic architect with a vision to build what matters.
About the Author:
Are you looking for furniture design? Look at our website http://www.furnituredesign24.com about furniture designers. We present furniture design by furniture designer Mats Theselius at http://www.furnituredesign24.com/mats-theselius.aspx
Keyword tags: Mats Theselius, furniture, furniture design, furniture designers, furniture designs
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