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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 secrets for everyday writing success
- During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions in both the private and public sectors I have written literally thousands of letters and memos and hundreds of reports. If I had to boil-down everything I've learned about practical day-to-day writing for both personal and business purposes into 10 key points, this would be my "top 10 list".1. Preparation Is the KeyDo al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 secrets for beating writers block
- Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block". It is a well-known phenomenon that just about everyone has faced at one point in their lives.I used to suffer from writer's block, big time! Thus, I know through personal anguish and suffering, that it is definitely not a pleasant experience.Especially when the due date for one's project or paper is getting closer by ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write cover letters that work
- Sometimes there is confusion about the exact meaning of the term "cover letter".That's because when most people use that term, they don't realize that there are two main types of cover letters. There are "document transmittal cover letters", and there are "resume cover letters".DOCUMENT COVER LETTERSA document cover letter is a letter of transmittal that explains and conveys a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 secrets for writing killer complaint letters
- Complaint letters aren't always fun, but sometimes they need to be written. In many cases, if people don't complain, the problem agency at fault (i.e. company or government) won't even know that the problem that you and others may have experienced even exists.Ultimately, legitimate complaints, by even a few people, can (and often do) result in better service for everybody. Not only that, wr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing business letters that get the job done
- Despite the widespread use of e-mail in commerce today, traditional business letters are still the main way that the majority of businesses officially communicate with their customers and other businesses.This is especially true when businesses want to formalize an agreement or an understanding. So far, emails are great for all of the preparatory work, but a formal business letter is still ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Recommendation letters demystified
- There is a lot of confusion about recommendation letters.Recommendation letters are often referred to in a number of different ways including: letters of recommendation, reference letters, letters of reference, commendation letters, and sometimes even, performance evaluation letters.This terminology can be quite confusing, especially when these terms are often used interchangeably, s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Use real-life templates for writing success
- At some point along the way, most of us have used what are commonly called "fill-in-the-blank" writing templates. We might have used them to write a letter, format an essay, or set-up a resume or CV.You know what I'm talking about here. It's those form letter templates that you see in many writing texts and workbooks.FILL-IN-THE-BLANK TEMPLATESFor example, in the case of a let...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 essential letter writing strategies
- Based on the feedback that I have been getting from visitors to my writinghelp-central.com Web site, letter writing is definitely the area where most people are looking for help or guidance when it comes to day-to-day writing.Over 55% of the visitors to my site are seeking some sort of letter writing information or assistance. The following lists the Top Ten letters that people request info...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten tips to get started writing your book
- You are far more likely to successfully write and publish your book if you follow these tips before you write a single chapter.1. Write your book's working title. It helps you focus and answer the readers' questions about the topic. Most non- fiction has subtitles as well. It's better to be clear than clever, but clever and clear are fine. _Passion At Any Age: Twelve Ways to Unleash It_, _S...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A simple contest with a strong message: wake up your writing spirit
- The Blogfest 2005 Writing Contest has only been running for two weeks and already the results are overwhelming. And not because we're getting far more entries than we expected. It's because along with entries, we're also getting heartfelt messages from writers all over the world. I've run a few contests before and received quite a few entries, but I've never been personally emailed and thanked by ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To transcribe or not to transcribe interviews?
- 11 Secrets from an Experienced InterviewerOne of the unwritten rules of writing a book, an article, or any sort of material that requires the writer to interview experts or people "in the know" is to tape record the conversation. Whether the recording occurs via phone or in person is irrelevant. This rule is a good one.This leads to the following questions:* Do you transcribe ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing the 8 webcopy headline categories
- My article this issue is an excerpt from a book I was reading recently titled; The Copywriters Handbook by Robert Bly, a secondary small niche I focus on a bit. It categorizes the different types of headlines which are most common and in use today.My immediate thought when I was reading this was to see which one tested best and then go onto the the next one, working my way through the list,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing query letters that count -- close the deal with your first letter!
- Your query letter can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. So, if your query letter just lies there, you've killed the sale immediately or your story or novel immediately. If you want that story -- your baby -- to be read, reach out of that query letter, grab the publisher, editor or literary agent by the neck and say, "Hey, you absolutely have to have this story!" Query letters that begin with "Hel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping a love journal
- Do you love someone very deeply? A spouse, son, daughter, or maybe a group of people. February 14 is Valentineâ??s Day. This unofficial holiday is a day card companies started to increase their business and has evolved into more over the years. It is a day of reflection, a day to show someone else you care, a day to see the love we have for ourselves as well.A separate journal devote...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Water to swim in
- Not long ago, I took stock of my unrealized desire to be a published writer, or maybe I should I say â??Writerâ?? with a capital â??W.â?? For some reason it always seemed a lofty goal, to want to see my byline in print. I found this trepidation totally uncharacteristic to every other area in my life. For twenty years, I have ministered to women both in small home group ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Win more clients, projects and freelance jobs by making three small changes
- Iâ??ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers about how they choose a freelancer for a job. Whether they were reviewing job applications or considering project bids, they all had one thing in common. As every one of them started to look at the applications, they had their skepticâ??s hat on.How a Project Manager ThinksHere are a few quotes from p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spiritual journaling
- Whether you keep a separate spiritual journal or just want to add your spiritual postings in your regular journal, you will want to read this.Personal journaling supports our development and growth. But spiritual journaling goes deeper. Spiritual writing is a reflection of our soul. Like personal journaling it too is a tool for self-discovery, aids concentration, is a safety valve for emoti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Write your story, put it on a website, sell millions of copies
- Although he has his own website, John Grisham probably does very little self-promotion. When you have Doubleday on your side, most of the marketing is done for you. There are not too many John Grisham's out there though, so the unknown authors, with small publishing houses, have to be responsible for marketing themselves. This is not hard work, but it does take persistence and ingenuity. Follow th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get your writing reviewed by major publications for free
- All Writers need the press, especially new writers. As a new novelist, I know I need name recognition. The best way for me to get the public to learn about my novel, The League, I figured, was to get some reviews in major magazines and newspapers.Now, being unknown, this might seem like a tall task. It really isn't. In fact, I was shocked by how simple it really is.In looking for med...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Basic writing tips ? some controversial, all correct
- As a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices ? 4 Examples") explained, writers can take steps to prevent simple, and common, errors from degrading their writing. Five areas of writing that cause authors problems are discussed in this article.Split InfinitivesFirst let us exam the famously frowned upon split infinitive. Maybe some readers do not know, or do not remembe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Teachers should write, during their summers
- Before I became a teacher, I was a sports writer. Working for a newspaper taught me a lot about writing, especially dealing with the pressures of deadlines. I enjoyed the writing so much that I started writing fiction about 10 years ago, during my time off.Although many teachers take summer jobs, I have always used my time for family, recreation and writing. This is how I was able to comple...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - In praise of personal pronouns
- Rudolph Flesch, a pioneering advocate of readability, put great stock in the liveliness of the written word.One way of getting that liveliness into our writing, he said, is to use the personal pronouns: you, me, I, we, us, he, she, him, her, and they.When we use personal pronouns, several important things happen. For starters, we personalize our writing, and that makes it easier for ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Letter writing journaling
- When you read a letter from someone, we are immediately transferred into their world, experience, and physical reality. You can capture the same feeling by writing letters to yourself or about other people in your journal. Letter writing is the easiest form to use in journaling. On occasion, you might have already dabbled in writing letters in your journal.There are three major benefits to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why book writers need a running mate
- By far, I have found that the lack of discipline is the biggest hindrance for most people, when it comes to writing a book of any kind. Although I urge you as a would-be writer to develop a theme because once you are clear on "why" you want to write a book, your motivational level will shift into a higher gear, I also urge you to get an accountability partner. This person will be the most importan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business writing tip: question & answer format
- Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format, which usually means a plain recitation of the facts, circumstances, or whatever else needs to be said.But, we have a number of other options, and some of them may provide more responses or better responses. Consider the Q & A format, for example:Question: What's the Q & A format?Answer: It's a series of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create confidence with your writing
- Whether you are writing a magazine article, composing a press release, or editing the sales copy on your website, the end goal is always the same - to influence the thinking, and probably actions, of other human beings. To do that, your writing must instill confidence in a mind that is inclined to doubt you.Here are a few tips on keeping the reader on your side.Keep your word count u...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fight the fluff!
- The first and final rule of quality writing is this: what doesn't strengthen your writing, weakens it.There are no neutral words when you're trying to be persuasive - every word must be doing real work and every sentence must be necessary. Don't say in two sentences what you can say in one; don't use five words when you can use three. Don't use a five-syllable word when an available two-syl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sharpen your writing with structure
- At some point, every serious writer is forced to sit down and conclude that there is something seriously wrong with their work. It wanders; it is pretty in some spots and horribly ugly in others. It doesn't always make sense, and is uneven in places. Even though every sentence is grammatically correct, there is something fundamentally broken about the piece.It lacks structure.Structu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Got an idea? turn it into a novel in thirty days or less!
- People can't believe I did it, but I did. I wrote my first novel, The League, in about 30 days. I never spent more than two hours on any given day, unless I wrote then went back to edit. I also found and signed with a publisher in one month (see my article, Whatever It Is, Publish It Now, for details on this). Friends, family, and colleagues are fascinated when I tell them this. It's not possible,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A checklist for drafting business letters and emails
- Write Right - You have an all important business letter or email drafted, proof read and waiting to be sent. Before you dash it off, use this self questionnaire to ensure that you have written to Express and not to Impress.=> Is it actually necessary? Would a phone call or personal visit do?=> What is the purpose of the document?Is it to - Request information / Clarify a stand...
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