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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Editing for perfection ? the personal statement
- This article contains a short guide on how to edit your personal statement and create tension and suspense within your writing. For most potential students there are some clear reasons why they wish to embark on university. Writing the personal statement for university submissions is one of the most difficult, daunting tasks for any potential student. This article will offer insight into how you s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Memories dont fade like hair does: memoir writing help for you, our elders, to tell your story
- ~~~Old age, to the unlearned, is winter; to the learned, it's harvest time. ~ Yiddish saying~~~You can tell your life story by biography, which is a whole book that starts from the start and ends at (or near) the end. But if you don't want to take on such a huge task, you can tell your story in snippets and snatches, through memoir writing.Memoir writing consists of--as the word, fro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Memoir writing help, memoir writing ideas
- You might not need any memoir writing help, per se, as you know your past and you know quite well how to write, thank you. You might instead just need someone to inspire you, motivate you, give you a nudge--with some memoir writing ideas.Here are a few prompts to stimulate your memory and to encourage your creativity...of which you have plenty to work with and to share. So do the activities...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making freelance writing niche types fit: a few niche types by definition and description
- Our Freelance Writing Needs DefinedWe must make freelance niche types fit our needs, wants, values and lifestyles, and we also must make ourselves fit freelance niche types. Of our waking hours, we work more than we do anything else. I keep this in mind when college students come to me concerned about what to do for a living, and I tell them (because I want them happy) to do what they love....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Essay types and modes youll need to write for college
- ~TYPES~You Want Us to Write What? Understanding the Task AssignedWhich academic essay writing types we use depends upon which disciplines (or classes) we write for. Each instructor or professor will assign papers that invite us to reveal in writing what we have learned/what we think about the material for that particular class:* ANALYTIC-A classic style used in art, science, h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing tips for your journey
- Tips for your writing journeySo, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still cant quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey.1.Start WritingOkay, so this tip is obvious. For some, it's a question of what to write about, for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover the writer hiding inside you
- Has the thought run across you mind that you might want to write a column or two? Maybe you thought about writing your own material for your company newsletter. Maybe someone asked you to share your expertise with others by writing a how-to paper. Then the voice of fear spoke up and you decide maybe not this time. "I'm not ready to make that step. I could never write something meaningful. I'm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Freelance writing: how many regular clients should you have?
- This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For me, the worst working scenario is when a few weeks go by and all my work comprises one-off jobs for small clients who never become repeat customers.It takes a lot of time finding and developing each new client. That means lots of unbillable hours.My best scenario is to have three to five repeat clients I can pretty much depend ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ways to make extra income using the internet
- To capitalize on ways to make extra income you can (and should) use the Internet for test marketing:(a) To establish demand for your extra income idea.(b) To prepare yourself to take advantage of other ways to make extra income i.e. developing a residual income stream.Unless your first work is of outstanding merit and focused on an equally exceptional topic you will almost cer...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to look for your next project when you?re writing for profit
- When my first book "Starting Your Own Business" was published way back in 1995, I thought that was it. I reckoned I'd never write another one. But I was wrong. It has enjoyed many reprints, multiple editions, and proceeded over the years to generate another seven disparate titles from the same topic.Towards the end of last year I completed the first draft manuscript for a commemor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing - copyrights and trademarks protect you
- When most people consider writing a book, they don't think about Trademarks. However, I highly recommend that you leverage your writing for multiple purposes, and that's why registering a Trademark for your concept is a good idea. If you use your writing as the basis for workshops and other products, it's in your best interests to protect your concepts with a Trademark.To paraphrase the def...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Multiplying sales as a writer
- Often, time is an enemy of writers. Sales seem slow and checks too small. How does one make the most of their effort? Here are some tips that will multiply your sales.1. Companies accepting manuscripts from freelancers offer copies of their writing guidelines and sample copies. Assume there's a reason for them. Study them. The Internet will save you much postage and time from when I started...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Time-saving skills to get more from your writing
- As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction book (and hopefully your first bestseller), you will be supported by a strong motivation to keep your mind focused on the essential business at hand i.e. complete the project, achieve publication, and hit the bestseller lists.Before that can happen though, you'll need a plan to get you underway.MANAGING YOUR TIME TO SPEED THE PROC...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A few brief tips to deal with writing rejection
- What to do when you get rejected.You've just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. What's left to do? You could give up, but I wouldn't suggest this. Here's some brief tips on how to deal with rejection.1.Take a breatherYou've probably been wondering and rattling your brain as to why you got rejected. Take a break, not a long one...some time for a breath...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Novel to screenplay: the challenges of adaptation
- ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing the rights to adapt John Doe's fabulous, but little known novel, Lawrence of Monrovia, to screenplay form. Suddenly, panic sets in. "What was I thinking? How the devil am I going to convert this 400-page novel to a 110-page screenplay?"The answer is: "The same way you transport six elephants in a H...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for first time authors : 2 easy steps to make your first book a success
- Congratulations on writing your first book. That is quite an accomplishment. Many people dream of writing a book, but you actually did it. Way to go.At this point you are probably wondering where to get started, who to contact, how to even take the first step. Don't worry, that is very common. And now you've found a great resource to help you.Step #1Create a map for yourself....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Linguaphone language learning solutions
- Language Training - A key to Global CommunicationLanguage Training is integral to success in the International setting. It is increasingly recognized as a key element in assignment success.The ability to communicate in the local language of International colleagues and clients facilitates relationship building and fosters an atmosphere of credibility and trust.Knowledge of the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You can be an author
- "You should write a book." For years, I had been hearing this comment. Writing an entire book seemed completely overwhelming, and so, for a long time, I contented myself with writing short articles. One day, inspiration for an article hit me and, as I started writing, paragraphs began flowing out at an enormous rate. Before I knew it, a rather lengthy piece was developing. It was too lon...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Knock-out writers block: listening to your inner voice
- When I was young, I used to talk to myself. Long, drawn out, one-sided conversations. I didn't have an imaginary friend, I just talked to myself. My mother says that's why I became a writer: because of my overactive imagination. I admit she may be right. Those conversations currently get me through my worst cases of writer's block.I have to laugh when I read articles on breaking through a w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The value of adding images to technical documentation
- It's cliché, but true-a picture does paint a thousand words. This is an important message to remember when writing any sort of user documentation, such as an installation guide or an instruction manual. A document that makes judicious use of images and diagrams will be much easier to understand than one that is composed entirely of text descriptions.I observed this first-hand years a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plagiarism through the eyes of college students
- Plagiarism has been condemned lately by all types of experts, including scholars, university board members and even commercial parties, such as TurnItIn, which sells plagiarism detection software righteously claiming that plagiarism should be combated through the most efficient and up to date tools. Well, if...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven suggestions to develop a superb writing style
- Every writer eventually develops her own unique style of writing. As you struggle to create your own voice, while focusing on the required standards, you may want to consider the following tips for improving your style and establishing a professional formula for success.Edit your work continuously to eliminate all those extra words. One of the most common mistakes a writer makes is to use t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Graphology - unleash inner personality & talent of child
- || Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about peoples inner personality, Especially peoples with whom you are dealing and peoples whom you like, dislike, adore & love.Now haven't you ever thought of just knowing a person inside out and there should be a method for this also? Here is the science which can make you read a person like book. The accuracy level of rea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writers who consistently cut the mustard do so because...
- Have you ever wondered why certain writers are able to churn out seemingly endless streams of published bestsellers while thousands upon thousands of others suffer an endless stream of rejection slips?Sure, you can get lucky first time out, once in a blue moon.I did. But that was a long shot and little more than freaky because I didn't know then what I know now?Writers who con...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write a newsletter
- In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in a subject not adequately covered in existing newsletters. A subject which you can give more, or better information on. To determine what to write about, first look at your ability, experience and interests. Then sit down at the library with the latest edition of the "Directory of Newsletters" and make a note of the publishers of sub...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to co-publish for profits!
- The Benefits of Co-Publishing There are a number of publishers, printers, and mail order dealers who publish their own mailorder magazine. They make their profit by selling advertising space to others in addition to selling their own offers. They offer others (Co-Publishers) a sizable discount for ad space in return for mailing a small number of each issue. Many mailorder dealers, fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to self-publish your own books, manuals, reports or newsletters
- You can make a lot of money by writing and self-publishing your own material, if you are willing to write books, manuals, reports or newsletters that millions of people across the United States, and throughout the world for that matter, desperately want to buy. Today, more than ever before, is the age of information. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, there continues to be an incre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of successful authors
- When the writing bug hits you, get out your pencil, typewriter,a word processor or tape recorder and go to work. Personal wants and desires, such as "How to Make Money" can put you on the road to success in the writing field. there are five main emotional appeals for selling this kind of publication: Money, Self Preservation, Family, Romance, Recognition. These appeals can all be built into...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 71 ways for a writer to make money
- There are so many ways for writers to make good money by writing. Some people love to write, even as a hobby. You can turn your writing skills into income. Here are a brief list for your reference. GENERAL WRITING: 1. Copywriting for television commercials 2. Copywriting for radio commercials 3. Copywriting for newspaper and magazine ads 4. Professional letter wr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to publish your own newsletter
- With the expansion and diversion of businesses, manufacturers, and even hobbyists into more and more specialized areas of endeavor, there is an increasing need for information. And newsletters are the high profit way to cash in on the market for specialized information. You can write and produce your own newsletter from home with a low overhead and potential for high returns. Many newslette...