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23rd September 2009
Okay guys, this is "Part II" of the storytelling newsletter.
In "Part I" we covered why storytelling is important and how it can improve your game dramatically.
Now that you are all excited to start using storytelling and understand why it is so pow... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Do you love to write? Do you have a knack for making words come alive on a page? You may want to consider freelance writing as a way to make a good living from home.
Freelance writers write anything from newspaper columns to web content and even ebook... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Do you have problems finding ideas for articles and speeches?
I know have had at times, and others tell me the same thing. At my Toastmasters club, for example, I've often heard members say they have difficulty finding topics for speeches.
But, I'v... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
There's good news for anyone with a bit of memorabilia-such as an old map or photo-that has left them with more questions than answers.
A critically acclaimed television show about to enter its fourth season asks viewers to submit story ideas. The sho... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th July 2009
There are people who think that the career of a magazine editor is very interesting and full of glamour. Though this is possible, it may not hold true in every case. Magazine editors have a broad range of responsibilities and it may become a stressful job... Read >
Author: michael russell 11th July 2009
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1 The first thing you need is a salutation. Salutation? What is that? It is the Dear Friend or {FIRSTNAME}, at the beginning of the body of the email.
What you're doing by having a salutation is personalizing the impersonal email message. It help... Read >
Author: Stephen L Hall24th March 2009
1. Start strong: Your title and initial lines should briefly and directly convey what you want to say. Include the “who, what, where, when and why” in the lead of your press release. The remaining part of your press release should include supporting f... Read >
Author: suegold03rd February 2009
A few years back, we worked with a jewelry designer that understood the power of developing compelling stories and media pitches that met the needs of various media outlets. We worked with him to develop stories and pitches that would fit most any media ... Read >
Author: Anthony Mora03rd February 2009
A few years back, we worked with a jewelry designer that understood the power of developing compelling stories and media pitches that met the needs of various media outlets. We worked with him to develop stories and pitches that would fit most any media ... Read >
Author: Anthony17th December 2008
The first two weeks of December are a whirlwind of activity, most people are trying to finish up their work for the year or get ready for next year. Everyone wants to get as much as possible done so that they can take last two weeks of December off. T... Read >
01st December 2008
This may be the biggest misconception of them all. Don’t think that you have to work with a company that specializes in your field. Although that can have its upsides, it can also be a huge disadvantage.
II. I Can Only Work With A Public Relation... Read >
Author: Anthony11th November 2008
An outside public relations firm can give you a new perspective on your campaign’s needs, strengths, and weaknesses. They can see your business in a new light. Plus, PR is their job, they know how to pitch, they have the contacts, and they know how to... Read >
Author: Anthony10th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 OnlineBizU.com
There's no doubt about it -- keeping up with your marketing tasks can be overwhelming, whether you choose to market via networking, print advertising, or through a strategic set of online techniques. As I have a virtu... Read >
Author: Donna Gunter11th June 2008
What could be your easiest and most profitable promotion may be lying there, right under your nose.
It seems that nearly every small business owner I talk to is constantly looking for new customers. Despite the fact that more emphasis should be put on ... Read >
Author: Troy White11th February 2008
Think up some good media story ideas that can involve your orgnaization. If you have succeed in landing a media interview, congratulations! The next step is to be ready to show off your expertise and convince your audiences (readers, radio listeners, TV v... Read >
Author: Robert Deigh05th February 2008
One of the best ways to drive sales to your organization is to get high visbility in the news media. It's really quite easy and it is much much cheaper than advertising! Every organization, including yours, has newsworthy information. Sometimes you just ... Read >
Author: Robert Deigh11th October 2007
Having a website is an important element of your public relations mix but it needs to be working for you. What else can you do to get people to click on your site? Well you could incorporate some PR activities around your site. Public relations is essenti... Read >
Author: Sue Currie21st September 2007
When I first got into screenwriting I was told to read Aristotle's Poetics, Syd Field's Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434, and host of other books by brilliant people that I devoured religiously. I was a regular ... Read >
Author: Sid Kali09th May 2007
By The Intellectual Property Association
http://www.intellectualpropertyassociation.com
Every year thousands of screenplays are written and only a handful are bought. If you are an aspiring screenwriter who has not yet been able to sell material to Ho... Read >
Author: www.intellectualpropertyassociation.com15th February 2007
Knowing how to write a news article is one thing. How to benefit financially from that knowledge is another.
For editors, a freelance journalist can be an irritant and a savior all at once. They can be bothersome when repeatedly proposing story ideas a... Read >
Author: Nazvi Careem07th January 2007
Practice Makes PerfectWhen my daughter began to play the clarinet, most of the notes sheplayed were painfully off key. Soon the notes were more or lesscorrect, but the melody was lacking as she took long pauses to placeher fingers. As she practiced, she w... Read >
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22nd July 2006
Copyright 2006 Angela Booth
Millions of people are online, and all those people mean you've got hundreds of thousands of potential customers who are looking for your products and services. Your site should get around 500 visitors a day without spending... Read >
Author: Angela Booth29th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Joel Sussman
One of the disadvantages of traditional marketing is that it often lacks credibility. Why should someone believe you when they know you're trying to sell them something? However, there are free or inexpensive techniques for ... Read >
Author: Joel sussman11th May 2006
Copyright 2006 John Jantsch
Here is a good rule of thumb to follow when searching for a story angle to present to the media. Ask yourself this question: Will the readers of this publication think this is interesting, entertaining, informative or useful... Read >
Author: John Jantsch21st March 2006
Do you have problems finding ideas for articles and speeches?
I know have had at times, and others tell me the same thing. At my Toastmasters club, for example, I've often heard members say they have difficulty finding topics for speeches.
But, I'v... Read >
Author: Brian Yalung12th February 2006
Not long ago I attended a call with some of the top journalists working today. And I learned that not only do 79% of these editors find their sources and their story ideas from blogs -- a healthy number start their day by reading their favorites. An edito... Read >
Author: Suzanne Falter-Barns19th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Black Butterfly Press
Through research you can find topics, subjects and 'seeds' for stories. Pick five different topics that interest you, and research them on the Internet, or through your local library. These topics can be virtually a... Read >
Author: Maxine Thompson09th January 2006
July 25, 2005
Hello from the Ottawa River: Mating in the Wild and Other Diversions
On July 23 and 24 my friend Leslie and I went on a weekend adventure: a learn-how-to-kayak weekend on the Ottawa River. We had a great time, combining sports and rela... Read >
Author: Susanne Pacher05th January 2006
1. Start strong: Your title and initial lines should briefly and directly convey what you want to say. Include the "who, what, where, when and why" in the lead of your press release. The remaining part of your press release should include supporting facts... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson
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