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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Don let the global village prevent you from sharing your family history with future generations
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There was once a time when grandparents sat amidst a group of wide-eyed grandchildren telling stories of days gone by. As the global village shrinks and families spread out across the nation and the world, the tradition of sharing family stories orally is in decline.
Oral tradition ? passing stories by word of mouth ? has been the primary means of sharing family hist...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Does your theme contain character, conflict, resolution?
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Creative Writing Tips ?
For a theme to work and the story, which will revolve around the theme, it has to contain three things.
1. Character
2. Conflict
3. Resolution
What's the reason for this?
If your theme doesn't contain these three essential elements, then you won't be writing a proper short st...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Do you really want to get published? write for trade magazines!
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Have you been repeatedly snubbed by consumer magazines? Do you have little to show for your research and querying efforts other than a folder of form rejection letters? If your writing dream includes earning a halfway decent to excellent income writing magazine articles, there are editors at thousands and thousands of publications worldwide who would open their doors (and their wal...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Could your book idea be the next best seller?
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Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business processes to revealing our personal history, we all have a natural desire to share our experiences with the world. As a result, bookstore shelves are packed with numerous titles that promise to entertain, enlighten, and educate readers.
Perhaps, then, the old saying that ?everyone has at least one book in ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Could you write performance reviews for money?
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Writing performance reviews can be an excellent way to earn a living. Who wouldn't want to go from place to place watching actors, singers, and chefs perform at their best (and maybe their worst)? Getting paid to do something like this just seems like fun, doesn't it? But, in reality, these jobs are not easy to come by nor are they easy to do. A writer will need to have many qualif...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Career advice on freelance writing jobs
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Sometimes the freelance writing jobs available are those that no one wants. Or, they are those that new businesses are looking to fill. You will not find postings for the best jobs and employment because many of those jobs go to individuals who already have an established career or a good working relationship with those businesses. For those looking for career advice to find the be...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Break in with fillers: the best market for new writers
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Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new area? You can't go past writing fillers. Fillers are one of the most overlooked opportunities in the freelance writing world and offer one of the best opportunities for new writers.
Fillers Are In Demand
I've spoken to hundreds of editors and been told over and over again that fillers are the o...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Break in with fillers: the best market for new writers
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Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new area? You can't go past writing fillers. Fillers are one of the most overlooked opportunities in the freelance writing world and offer one of the best opportunities for new writers.
Fillers Are In Demand
I've spoken to hundreds of editors and been told over and over again that fillers are the o...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Blogs like all forms of writing are an art form that takes knowledge and practice to do well
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Writing.Blogs.Blogs are on-line journals where people express themselves through writing. Writing.Writing is the process where one puts down words of a language on a format that others can read. This process has not been around very long, to use one of my writing teacher's favorite sayings, ?Writing has only existed for one day in the one year that humanity has existed.? Speaking a...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Benefits of journal writing
- The benefits of journal writing are fairly well established due to the long history of journal writing. From Anne Frank to Di Vinci, journal writing has proven itself.
Benefits of Journal Writing
When considering the benefits of journal writing, it is important to set a few parameters. First, there is no age limit to using journals. There are distinct benefits for chi...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Benefits of journal writing
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The benefits of journal writing are fairly well established due to the long history of journal writing. From Anne Frank to Di Vinci, journal writing has proven itself.
Benefits of Journal Writing
When considering the benefits of journal writing, it is important to set a few parameters. First, there is no age limit to using journals. There are distinct ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Becoming a writer
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The urge to write fiction seems God given for some, a learned skill for others.
One thing is certain ? it requires practice and a particular mindset. But, if you're a beginner, where do you start?
The following 10 tips will help kick-start your writing habit, whether you're a complete novice, or perhaps a pro who has lost their way!
1. S...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Becoming a ghostwriter
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Ghostwriting can be rewarding in two ways.
a) You get a chance to research and write about all types of topics that you wouldn't normally have a chance to learn about. The old theory in writing "write what you know" doesn't apply to ghostwriting since your clients will dictate what topic you will write about.
b) You can make a decent living at it.If yo...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Beat the block with a journal
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It's nearing the end of summer, and I have no credentials to my benefit these holidays. As the end of the holidays approach, I keep wondering what I have to show for the summer other than the noticeable tan, and the load of incomplete articles adorning my computer.
Having nothing to write about can be exasperating. But having plentiful to do, and not doing it out of ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Article writing: how to use your chakra energy to write
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The seven Chakras are the hidden energy centres in your body through which you receive, process and transmit life energies. They act as "energy transformers" and influencers of change.
Your thoughts, emotions or actions can either block or activate these hidden energy centres. In this article, I address ways to activate each of the Chakras to improve your article wri...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Are you a freelance writer? - then you need a website
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As a freelance writer, it is important to present yourself to your clients in a highly effective way. One of the most effective methods that freelancers use is a website. You can and should produce your own website to draw people in and learn about your skills. But, what should you put in your website? And, is it really cost effective to maintain a website that you don't know in ad...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - Are writing exercises effective?
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It was reported that the great American author Sinclair Lewis was once asked to give a lecture on writing to a group of college students: "Looking out at this gathering," he said to the assembled students, "makes me want to know how many of you really and truly wish to become writers?" Every hand in the room went up. Lewis looked at them for a moment and then folded his notes and p...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 8 tell-tale signs that forecast writing success!
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Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.? Stephen King
Ever wonder what the hands of fate will deal you in the way of success as a writer? Or why some individuals reap the rewards of literary recognition, while others fail and fade into anonymity?
Just as highway signs aler...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 7 writing muse kickers to fill up that blank page
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Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper.
When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, "What am I going to write?" A few minutes later, it becomes, "Oh my goodness, I can't think of anything to write!" And several minutes later, it turns into something like, "Write, dangnabit! Write! Write! WRITE!"
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 7 ways in which you can overcome excuses for not marketing your website by writing articles
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Wannabe writers, are full of excuses as to why they aren't writing yet. Many of these excuses can be changed to proactive statements with a mere switch in attitude and perspective.
How many times have you read an article, and said to yourself, ?I could have written this.? Well, why don't you?
It took me a long time to discover that my passion in life w...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 6 tips for your writing journey
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So, 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 Writing
Okay, so this tip is obvious. For some, it's a question of what to write about, for ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 5 easy steps to writing your appealing letter
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You must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you achieve all your goals! Get the boss to give your a raise, induce that beautiful blue-eyed girl to be your lover and persuade your mother to buy a BMW Z3 for you this summer.
Give me twenty minutes and I'll teach you step-by-step my secret writing your own success system. If you follow this 5 steps formula of wr...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 5 benefits of keeping a personal journal
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Everyone who has kept a personal journal knows that writing is a therapeutic process that helps integrate seemingly unconnected life events. Some believe the process works because the physical act of writing (using your hand-eye coordination) occupies your left brain, leaving your right brain free to access emotions, intuit connections, and create new insights.
How e...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 3 ways to find your niche as a freelance writer
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To make a six-figure income as a freelance writer, to need to be an expert. You need your name to jump to people's lips when a particular job or challenge comes up.
"Direct mail for software? You should get in touch with Bob. That's what he does." Insert your own name and specialty where appropriate.
You can't get that kind of awareness or referral if ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 12 low cost or no-cost techniques to snag lucrative freelance writing assignments asap
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No matter where you live, landing lucrative writing assignments doesn't need to be difficult. The secret to a profitable freelance writing career is to start small and build it from there. Another secret. you must remember to promote your business on a REGULAR basis. Don't shoot off a few ads or letters, then wait three months before launch another campaign. Promote your business D...
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- 2007-04-07 17:44:52 - 10 article writing quirks
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Much has been touted about the effectiveness of article writing in the promotion of their business. While everyone raves about its benefits I'll look into a few quirks.
1. Too much junk- You can't even imagine the amount of rehash material that is being passed off as something in which the reader can find valuable. Some writers rush to put out their work putting q...