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Writing & Speaking
19th March 2008
Wouldn't it be nice to write a book, get paid handsomely for it and be considered a top expert all at once? It's possible--if you know the rules.
1. Study the publishing industry.
Today celebrity books rule. Books that catch a quick trend come in sec...
19th March 2008
I may as well just say it. Writer’s block, I’m convinced, doesn’t exist. Mostly, I think, authors use writer’s block as an excuse to explain to themselves, an editor, or a concerned spouse why the book isn’t done or the chapter hasn’t been tur...
19th March 2008
So it’s your dream to write novels? Be a freelance writer and make a living off of your articles? Or maybe you nurture an ambition to write and sell enough short fiction to put bread on the table, like those writers of the golden age of the pulps?
We...
17th March 2008
You can write a great sales letter. Sure, you may have to learn some new skills. But keep in mind, the great copywriters of today weren't born writing great sales letters. They started right where you may be--having never written a sales letter. Or ma...
17th March 2008
Self-publishing is not for the faint of heart. The publication process is lengthy, involves a considerable number of detailed, administrative tasks and can be expensive. This is the easy part; the real challenge involves "S & M" - sales and marketing.
F...
17th March 2008
‘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 ...
14th March 2008
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 you...
14th March 2008
Writing assignments are often considered the worst possible class or course assignment. There's nothing worse than sitting down in front of a computer, with a blank screen in front of you. Where do you start? How do you get that first sentence written? On...
14th March 2008
If you’re going to make a living by writing books, you need to understand how a book royalty gets calculated. That’s how the author gets paid, ultimately, if the book becomes a successful bestseller. What’s more, the royalties the publisher expects ...
14th March 2008
Tips for Writers Block
Often when we get blocked it is because we need to write on a particular subject or for a particular assignment, and we may be feeling stressed about doing a good job. Try writing about anything else continuously for ten minutes ...
14th March 2008
The works you’ve written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for public...
14th March 2008
The collection of stories that comprises Greek mythology describes the exciting lives of the gods and heroes of ancient Greece, including the origins of the world, the birth of the gods, and the volatile times in which they lived. Many of today’s modern...
14th March 2008
Did you know that jobs writing about food are available? These opportunities are available in a variety of areas. Employment in these fields is an exciting concept. For many, getting their foot in the door is the most important and most challenging first ...
12th March 2008
The lyric writing side of songwriting is known to create an enormous number of problems for some folks. No matter how hard they try, they are unable to write a single line that they can be pleased with.
In many cases these very same people make phenomen...
11th March 2008
You must write a hypnotic persuasion letter to help you achieve all your goals! Get the boss to give you 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 ...
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