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Writing & Speaking
20th March 2008
It seems that one of the fastest growing recommendations
flying around the net these days is about writing articles.
Of course as something starts to pick up momentum it brings
forth a myriad of products, all wanting your hard earned
cash.
Rec...
20th March 2008
1. Set aside a time to write and keep it sacred.
Make this a time when you know you are at your best and feel most creative -- Saturday mornings, late at night, whatever works for you. Make writing a priority and arrange other parts of your schedule aro...
20th March 2008
Writers write.
Want more money? Then memorize this phrase: "Writers promote."
Think you don't have time to organize a marketing plan for yourself, your books, and your website? Try this six-week plan to a sustained program of self-promotion and you; t...
19th March 2008
Okay, you’re finished with your first draft. Congratulations—that in itself is a big accomplishment. However, don’t celebrate for too long because all first drafts need a good clean-up before they’re ready for the reading world.
When it comes t...
19th March 2008
Writing and publishing articles, both online and in print, is an excellent way to build a buzz around your book, business, and/or web site. People will see a sample of your writing, your expertise, and the solutions you can offer. And articles tend to end...
19th March 2008
When you’re perusing the shelves at your local bookstore, what’s the first thing you notice about almost every book you pick up? The title!
Titles are important because they attract attention, and some book biz experts even believe that a title ca...
19th March 2008
How long have you been working on your book? A year or better? When you sit down at Thanksgiving dinner next month with your family members, and they ask you how the book is coming along, will you be able to honestly say that you’re making progress? If ...
19th March 2008
Life is the raw material from which all writers work. Personal experiences and relationships with people often stir the urge to create and inspire the stories we put on the page. Whether you’re working on a memoir or a work of fiction based on your life...
19th March 2008
When you’re working on a book or ebook—any writing project you intend to sell—the question, “Will people actually want to buy this?” inevitably comes up. Although in most cases this is your inner critic trying to sideswipe your creative efforts,...
19th March 2008
As a writer, the most important person in your work life is your readers—the people who pick up your book, buy it, and take the time to read it; the people who see your article and contact you for more information; and the people who go to your web site...
19th March 2008
The most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only helps readers understand your meaning but also makes them eng...
19th March 2008
Skilful business writing involves getting your message across simply and quickly. This often means writing in a style that is easily read and understood by a broad audience.
Yet, writing simply is often difficult for most of us.
Why? The answer lies i...
19th March 2008
I remember well the night I first heard Nirvana. I was sunk in wretched and ugly despondency, not wanting to talk to anyone and hating myself. I couldn't discern or articulate my inner state, even to myself. There was no separating cause and effect. Then ...
19th March 2008
This outline is adapted from a handout I give to my life writing students. The points made here apply to writing in general as well as to writing our life stories in particular.
I. Why should we write?
A. Frank McCourt in Writer’s Digest, Feb. ’99...
19th March 2008
This outline is adapted from a handout I give to my life writing students. The points made here apply to writing in general as well as to writing our life stories in particular.
I. Why should we write?
A. Frank McCourt in Writer’s Digest, Feb. ’99...
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