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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - And what do you do? ... how to know when youre a writer!
- It's the funniest thing. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I tell them, "I'm a writer." The standard response is, "No, really, what do you do?" Somehow, I always flounder in the conversation because I never expect that type of response.So, how do you know you're a real writer?It has to be a certain look or smell that identifies a writer. Is it the turtleneck and mothball o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Message to online writers: dont give up on a good idea
- The writing community is a strong one, with many new "members" joining daily. All theser writers are finding or looking for their particular niches. Many are looking for solid information on how to get started making money through online writing. Others use newsletters to boost their fan base, market their work or services ... you all know exactly what I'm writing about, since most of you who are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writers helping writers - a noble legacy
- It is satisfying to be a part of such a noble tradition and to know that as a whole, writers are still inclined to lend a hand and encourage others in their craft. I think it is an inherent trait in the writer's soul, to be so generous. And in our time the Internet has allowed these efforts to be more obvious, has provided more opportunities for this warm tradition to be observed on a global scale...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats in a name? giving birth to your characters
- So you've got your plot outlined, a title lined up and the research is done. You're ready to start writing your novel. But wait. Now comes the fun part: creating names for your characters. One of the best things about being a writer-besides the innate ability to create imaginary worlds-is giving birth to a character and then bestowing a name upon him or her. True, you didn't carry the character in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A perfect day for writers
- In one of the exercises in my "Getting Started as a Freelance Writer" workshop, I ask participants to describe what a "perfect day" would be like for them.The responses are frequently tender, wistful and unfailingly vivid. Those who've taken my course write about waking up first thing in the morning, refreshed and filled with anticipation for what their "perfect day" holds in store. They pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Know your audience before you write your book or web site
- If you want happy customers to use your service or buy your book, you need to focus on their needs and desires.Unhappy customers leave when they can't find what they want--benefits and an easy way to buy. Perhaps your site has barriers you don't realize. If anything is difficult, customers will leave and give their business to someone else. Know your audience and write headlines that Wow th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sick of the traditional publishing path?
- A book coaching client recently emailed me that she was getting sick of traditional publishing because of so many costly requirements and so little payoff. Do you feel the same way?Fifteen years ago, I worked hard on a 60-page proposal for a top agent and after a year got "approval" to be his client. Then the kicker, he asked for a $50,000 retainer to get the book marketing because I was an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bring out the natural writer in you
- Think you can't write a book that will sell? You aren't a natural writer? In fact, you don't really like to write?Putting a book together can be daunting. But no, you don't need to hire a ghostwriter. You don't need to do research.Your readers simply want answers to their challenges and questions. Do that and you will write an easy-to-read, well organized, and compelling book with 1/...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Know your editing choices
- Each author has special editing needs. To save yourself time and money, look at the choices below and decide which kind of editing suits your needs.Line editing.Use this final professional edit after you have already revised your work three times.Your first revision excludes all redundancies, reducing your copy by one-third.In your second line edit, rework all the words...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing help
- Whether you are working for a small business, large corporation, or are a student, there are numerous sources that you can turn to for help with writing. Businesses need to be able to effectively communicate with their customers, their employees and their potential customers. Effective verbal communication is equally important, but nonverbal communication in the form of copy writing, article writi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to avoid the 11 biggest mistakes of first time authors
- "If you want to change your life," Harry Beckwith wrote in The Invisible Touch, "write a book." But writing a book can also be tremendously frustrating and unrewarding.Following are the 11 biggest reasons most first-time authors fail to receive the rewards they are due.1. Unrealistic expectations. Don't expect to get rich off your book, even if it's a success by p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Publish your novel on the first try
- Rejection. This scary word plagues virtually every writer this side of John Grisham. It stops many writers in their tracks and often leads them to a new line of work. If your one of the millions of Americans who have a passion for writing and dream of seeing your novel on the shelves of Barnes & Noble and Borders Books, don't let fear of Rejection scare you off. Follow this simple formula, and you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sell more books with a powerful back cover
- Did you know that your back cover information is, after the cover, the best way to sell more books? And, that most authors, emerging and experienced, miss this opportunity to engage more potential buyers?Your book's front cover and sizzling title must impress your buyers in four-eight seconds. If they like it, they will spend ten or so seconds on your back cover-a great opportunity to convi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to build your site with other peoples content -- part 1
- Building a new website can be extremely exciting. Seeing your words in "print"--maybe for the first time... what a thrill! At least that's how I feel...But then, I'm a writer. I've always loved to write. Yes, I was one of those crazy kids who truly loved doing term papers. I make my living by writing. For me, it's rarely a chore... it's unadulterated fun.But believe me; I am well awa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making better word choices ? 4 examples
- Choosing the wrong words can have a poor effect on your writing and on you. Whether you are writing a cover letter for a job, a business proposal, or an application essay for graduate school, using words poorly can result in negative feedback. One could find entire books regarding word choices for writers; this article will touch on some fundamental, but important ways to choose the correct word f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping a journal - one of the three treasures to leave behind
- (excerpted from the "How to Use a Journal" audio series by Jim Rohn)If you're serious about becoming a wealthy, powerful, sophisticated, healthy, influential, cultured and unique individual, keep a journal. Don't trust your memory. When you listen to something valuable, write it down. When you come across something important, write it down.I used to take notes on pieces of paper and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A freelancers journey, part one
- Today it begins.I have always known I was a freelancer. The phrase my family uses to describe me is "not a nine-to-five-er." That said, nine-to-five does carry some not-so-romantic but comforting benefits. Health insurance. Travel reimbursement. Gas mileage. A regular paycheck.But alas, I'm the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs, and I'm also of the "ownership society."...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get rich writing with your computer word processor
- Your computer is a writing machine, a word processor, a desktop publishing system that can make you rich and famous. The big seller on the internet is information products and you can get a flood of cash pouring into your home office from you writing. Your computer can be turned onto autopilot flying high off the ground into cyberspace. The computer desktop publishing system makes it all possible....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Critique groups - the good, the bad and the ugly
- What do people expect when they join a writing group?The list of anticipated benefits includes friendship, constructive criticism, support, encouragement, help with editing, inspiration, and advice on everything from plotting to possible markets. These expectations may or may not be met.The members of any group will come from diverse backgrounds, and will have diverse skills, knowled...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Basic word processing tips for writers
- Word processors are so widely used now that I tend to take it for granted that most writers know how to perform basic tasks (e.g. double space their work, count the number of words, and indent a paragraph automatically). Every so often, however, I see a manuscript that reminds me that there are a lot of writers who are still using a word processor as they would an old-fashioned typewriter.T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing for the joy of it
- As a child, I loved to write. I can't remember ever not writing.I was lucky enough to have a friend, Pat, who was as besotted as I was by books and writing. In our school vacations, we would curl up for hours on end, writing, writing, writing. Our furious scribbling would be broken only by the occasional bleat of "Pat? can you listen to this for a moment?" or "What's a word that rhymes with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 14 tips on writing the short-short story
- The short-short story has been likened by some as being closer to writing a poem than a story. And that makes sense-every word has to be packed with power; every line has to move the story along.The Writing For Success short story competition requires you to write a very short story-the word limit is just 900 words. Here are some tips to help you make every word count. The openin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Common writing mistakes - are these holding you back from writing success?
- During the years that I've been teaching writing and participating in writers' critique sessions, I've seen some real talent. There are writers who produce such sparkling prose that you know publication is only a matter of time.There are others who have wonderful ideas, terrific plots and lively characters-but who may never see their work in print. The reason? They are making one or more wr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing hi-lo material (high interest, low ability) for slow readers
- To write books for readers at an elementary reading level (for either adults or children) you start off exactly the same way as you do any other book: you work out a strong plot and people it with interesting characters.Your primary concerns: To write a story that will seize the interest of the reader immediately (reluctant or emergent readers aren't going to waste time on a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scenes and structure
- Beginning writers often tend to think of a book as a series of chapters. It's actually more useful to regard it as a series of linked scenes. Why? Because it makes it a lot easier to control the pace of your story.'Pace' may be described as the forward movement of your story. Sometimes it will move at a slower pace than at other times. What you need to aim for is a story that moves along fa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Character motivation - always ask why
- For many years, I've been a tutor for students undertaking courses in writing romance, crime or children's stories. In that time, I've marked thousands of assignments. I've seen hundreds of plots, thousands of scenes, millions of words. And if I had to give writers one piece of advice after seeing all those millions of words, it would be this: always ask 'WHY?'Why?Because I've seen t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Publisher ethics for reprint-able articles
- Let's Discuss Publisher Ethics:If you are an ezine publisher or webmaster that likes to use supplemental content from the many free articles available for free reprints on the Internet, this article may save you from a very expensive copyright infringement lawsuit. Stealing articles by violating the posted reprint rights is copyright infringement theft. Read on?Article Repr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plotting by personality - work with your natural instincts
- What's the best way to plot?Quick answer: the best way to plot is whatever works best for you. After all, we're all different. Interview any group of a dozen writers and you'll find they all have different times of the day when they're alert; different belief systems about the world; different preferences in food and films. So why on earth would we all agree on the best way to plot a story?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A writers personal cheer squad
- We all need a cheer squad.We all need people to say 'Good on you!'; 'Way to go!'; 'You've done a great job'; 'You're really on the way.'We need people to say 'Don't worry, this is just a temporary setback'; or 'Of course you can do it' when we encounter obstacles. (Hey, you think nothing of putting plenty of hurdles in your character's way-why should you get through unscathed?)...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Greatness
- [When I was a nineteen-year-old high school student and budding poet ? two years after my diving accident] many factors adversely affected my creativity. My trips in a special bus to school and back home, my courses, and my assignments, though I was spared a lot of writing and was mostly tested orally, all this was time-consuming. More often than not, my obligation to study took priority over my d...
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