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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An introduction to self publishing material
- Any article, report or book which is bought or sold with reproduction rights is generally referred to as self-publishing material. Most commonly, this material consists of reports or articles varying in length from 1 to 20 or more pages. This material usually has a self-cover. In a self-cover, the same weight of paper is used as in the text. Most books, on the other hand, have covers which are of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why researching is good, and a failure to do so is not
- What a lack of research could do to you.When creating an ebook how well do you research the topic before hand?It's absolutely crucial that you research what problems your target market is having and what they're spending money on.The time to pay attention to detail is here.If you don't research how will you know what problems exist in your target market, what their reco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is horror dead?
- I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently, in books, shorts and in subs to E2M.What's happened to the werewolves, devils, demons, ghosts, vamps and other nasties?Some claim that the above has been done to death. Do you think so? Can anything really be "done to death"?I don't think so. Sure there are thousands of traditional horror in the written field thes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How three publishing myths kill the author
- Agents and publishing houses have their best interests at heart, not the author's. Save yourself from headaches, disappointments, and money down the drain. Become your own independent publisher and produce your book faster and cheaper. All you need is a little help from professionals. Myth: You need an agent or big publishing house to market your book and make big money. Since big pu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get free publicity in in-flight magazines
- If you're targeting an educated, more affluent audience with your message, and your topic is a good fit, in-flight magazines can be one of your best publicity tools.A quick look at the statistics should convince you:--Many of these magazines have high circulations.--Many readers are Frequent Flyers, among the most educated and affluent consumers--60 percent are men; 40 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write headlines for how-to articles
- Want to write a how-to article but can't come up with a topic?Start by naming the three biggest problems your customers or clients face. You've just come up with three ideas for three different articles. Be sure the topics tie into a service you provide, a product you sell, or a cause or issue you want to promote.Once you've chosen a topic, it's time to select a title. Here's a list ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 book publicity tips for authors and small publishers
- The biggest mistake authors make when trying to get free publicity is pitching either themselves or their books.Don't pitch authors! Pitch issues. Don't pitch books! Pitch entire shows.Example: If you wrote a book about how children of divorced parents suffer long-term effects well into adulthood, don't try to entice TV producers with the book. Entice them with an entire show around ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing made them rich #5: peter mayle
- Peter Mayle was born in England in 1939.His fascination with France began at the age ofseventeen when, as the 'lowliest trainee' in Shell, hewas instructed to accompany his boss - a Mr. Jenkins -on a trip to Paris, and discovered that there was moreto life than fish-and-chips. Jenkins, needless to say,was a caricature of the Englishman abroad("personally, I never eat anything I can'tpronoun...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing made them rich #4: paulo coelho
- Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil.At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer.It was a decision bitterly opposed by his parents,partly because Brazil at that time was under amilitary junta that persecuted writers andintellectuals.Coelho's rebellious behaviour led his parents to havehim confined to a mental hospital in Rio de Janeirowhere he re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing made them rich #3: richard bach
- One day in the mid-1970's a young man stumbled into adiner somewhere in the United Sates.Slung over his shoulder was a kit-bag that containedeverything he owned. He was unshaven and needed ashower badly. He had very little money, but enough fora phone call.He rang his bank and asked how much was in hisaccount. A woman's voice informed him - to hisamazement - that the balance in his a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing made them rich #2: charles dickens
- Charles Dickens was born in Portsea, England, in1812. His father was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office,stationed at Portsmouth. Although his job was wellpaid, his father had a weakness for spending money andspent much of his life in chronic bankruptcy.In 1824, when Charles was just 12 years old, hisfather was sent to debtor's jail. Charles Dickens wassent to a boarding house and given a 12 hou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing made them rich #1: jk rowling
- Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965. She began writing at the age of 6 with astory called 'Rabbit', which she never finished.In high school her favorite subject was English. From HighSchool, Rowling went to Exeter University where she earneda degree in French.After graduating, she spent a year studying in Paris andthen went back to London where she wo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is someone plagiarizing your work?
- About two weeks ago I received an article submissionthat immediately attracted my attention. The title wasidentical to the title of an article I wrote and whichwas published in 'WebProNews' in May 1999."Probably just a coincidence", I thought to myself,and kept reading. But the first paragraph stopped mein my tracks. It was quite clearly plagiarized from myarticle. As I kept reading I recog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What you may not learn in college... (part two)
- If you become a writer for any publication, private business, public entity, non-profit organization and/or large corporation that employs more than one editor, you may find that your job description, expected contributions, desired writing style and similar "guidelines" for your position - are subject to change daily/weekly/unpredictably - according to each editor's mood and/or personal preferenc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What does it take to make your memories into publishable memoirs?
- Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal experiences for publication?Who would want to read your life story?I believe the main reason you may want to think about writing a memoir of your life is fairly simple. Everyone has different experiences in life that we learn from, that shape our lives, that hurt us, help us, give us insight, and allow us to grow.As wr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten reasons its great to be a writer
- 10 - You will always have a job. As long as people want to read, other people like us need to write. And people will always want to read, right?9 - Every day is different. If you're a freelance writer who can work from home, you still have deadlines to meet, but you also have some control over what you do and when you do it. Even if you're the type of writer who has to go to an office somew...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get creative in the great outdoors
- Summer's here and the time is write for dancing in the streets...Okay - so I didn't create that phrase - ("Dancing In The Streets" words and music by Ivy Jo Hunter, William Stevenson and Marvin Gaye) - but my take on it is creative?Anyway, as the sun begins to heat up the days of summer this month, why not let the warm temperatures, bright skies, and traditional fun of summer sizzle ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Under the leaded sky in serbia by dr mirjana radovic
- When one population in one century survived five wars, two wars in just ten years, enforcment by self a question it`s the war destiny of Serbian people or his dare. With what a Serbian people has merit this - with his frankness, levity, with collective and national damnation or just with that fact which they are living in the territories which from its geopolitical consideration always were intere...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use textpad to write articles faster
- It's a good idea to use TextPad because all opt-in ezine publishers want your articles without any formatting. Also, for any email exchange, you need to put your article in the body of the email, not an attachment. Most Online readers who don't know you will not open your email, and people who do know you want it this faster, easier way. Textpad is a shareware download from ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The top five writing mistakes professionals make
- Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think about entertaining your audience, and making your book or other writing easy to read. If your writing lacks organization and compelling, vital sentences that convince your readers to keep reading, they will leave your book or Web site immediately. There goes your "word-of-mouth" promotion. Try my "Check and Correct" for These Top Five Mista...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Authors-stop expensive mistakes before you spend on professional services
- So many clients come to me as a book or marketing coach telling me how they spent and wasted a lot of money and time following different well-known gurus in the book and publicity fields. Debbie's Story A recent client, Debbie, already got her books printed--over 900 left to sell from the 1000 at too much cost. She's discouraged and now doesn't have much money to promote her masterpi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten ways to write a book that sells
- Is there a book inside of you? Yes? Then why don't you write it? Or, if you've already written a book, wouldn't you like to sell more? So many of you have a great idea for a book, even a dynamite title, but much more is needed to write a book that sells. Here's the top ten ways to write a book that sells: 1. Write what's interesting to you and what will still interest you in two plus years....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Overcome writers block with snake dancing
- Writer's block! Even columnist Dave Berry has it. He admits that at least 30 times a day when writing his humor column, he gets up from his computer to sip his Pepsi to divert his attention when he can't think of what to write. Recently, he reached for the cola and instead found a coiled snake. He tried barbecue tongs to carry it away, but when it landed in his pool, he kept the dance going trying...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Format each ebook chapter before you write it
- Do you have a problem creating a focus in your chapters? Does your writing slip around, leaving a muddy path to the gold--your unique, useful message? Format each chapter in your book. Your consistency, your organized, focused copy will compel your reader to want to read every chapter because they are easy to understand. Most writers start writing before they are sure of their eBook'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to outline your book and chapters with mindmapping
- Mindmapping is better than linear outlining because authors can use flexible thinking and relativity in writing their book. One can add and subtract a thought or phrase from a mindmap easily. Mindmapping is an excellent way to start, organize, and finish your book.What is Mindmapping?Mindmapping is a color-coded outline of main ideas, sub topics and details, printed on different colo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Realize your book dream in 2005!
- If you haven't realized the success you wanted last year, here's a way to reap the harvest with 86% improvement!Use the power of visualization.When you see, hear, and feel your book project already manifested through specific outcomes, you'll be in the 86% success group. It's far easier to perceive specific outcomes as true when visualizing them as they already happened. Claim your d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten ways to write like a pro checklist
- Sure you can write, but can you write crisp, compelling copy thatezine publishers, related Web sites, and book audiences willclamor for? To sell well, your articles, reports, books, and copywriting need to pass the checklist below: 1.___Make your book or article title or headlines grab your reader by the collar. If your titles and headlines are ho hum, your prospectiv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top seven ways to select a book topic that sells
- Authors need to write their book according to their target audiences' needs and wants. You can sell many more copies when you address these seven ways to select a topic that sells. 1. Write what you are passionate about. Write what will still interest you in the next two years. Your book is an extension of you, your talks, and your profession. If you don't love your topic, you won't be succ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top seven essential hot-selling points to implement before writing chapter one
- Every part of your book can be a sales tool. When you include the below tips, you will have a roadmap to follow to keep your writing organized and compelling, and you'll sell more books than you ever dreamed of! 1. Write for your one preferred audience. Not everyone wants your book. Find out what audience wants/needs your book? What problems does your book solve for them? Create an audience...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top seven mistakes writers make and what to do about them
- Writers often get stuck because they make assumptions about writing, finishing, publishing, and promoting their books. A recent client confessed that he thought a book was just too big a project. Using professional, respected information, writers can finally realize their book dream. 1. They postpone writing their book. I don't know an author who is sorry they wrote a book. They only...