Writing and Public Speaking

How to Write a Resume for a Journalism Job -- Collaborator

Your resume is often your first contact with prospective employers. Since style and personality are especially important in the field of journalism, allow your resume to reflect those qualities. List ...

Fear of Public Speaking Tips -- Kathryn Hatter

Most people have some degree of discomfort or fear associated with public speaking. Even experienced public speakers feel an adrenaline surge at the beginning of a speech. For some, however, public ...

Nervous Public Speaking Tips -- Mike Parker

Most people experience some form of anxiety when they are required to speak in public. For some this anxiety only amounts to mild nervousness, a case of the jitters or butterflies in the stomach. For ...

How to Calm Nerves For Public Speaking -- Owen Pearson

The prospect of giving a speech in public can be daunting -- for many, the fear of public speaking is more intense than even the fear of death, according to Peter Desberg, author of "Speaking Scared, ...

How to Write a Resume for an Audition -- Shiromi Nassreen

A performer's resume is an extremely important document and must be kept up to date at all times. It is a performer's calling card and should be clear and concise. A good resume shows that a ...

How to Write a Freelance Writing Resume -- Nicky LaMarco

Now that you have a career in freelance writing, you need to write a freelance writing resume for when you apply for writing gigs online and offline. Having an impressive and well-written freelance ...

Thesis Writing and English as a Second Language -- James Anderson

Thesis Writing is one of the most tricky, complex and complicated aspects of English Language. Many students find it difficult to write thesis as English is their secondary language. Academic writing ...

Expressions We Use When Giving a Presentation -- Susan Thomason

When giving a business presentation, it is important to choose the correct words and expressions wisely. If we want to give a successful presentation, it depends mainly on how clear, precise, dynamic ...

How to Improve Writing Parallelism -- Mark Pennington

Writing parallelism refers to the repeated usage of words and grammatical structures in a well-designed pattern. Parallel structures assist the comprehension of the reader and provide a memorable ...

How to Write an Effective Essay Prompt -- Mark Pennington

Writing an effective essay prompt requires equal shares of art and science. The prompt must allow room for creative interpretation and analysis. However, the prompt must also provide organization and ...

The Top 15 Errors in Reasoning -- Mark Pennington

Good readers analyze the quality of written and spoken evidence and can spot fallacious reasoning. Thinking and reading critically will allow you to debunk faulty reasoning and improve your ability ...

How to Lead Effective Group Discussions -- Mark Pennington

Knowing how to lead effective group discussions is a vitally important skill for both the classroom teacher or corporate executive. Knowing some tricks of the trade will increase student/audience ...

How to Use Effective Evidence in Essays -- Mark Pennington

Many writers have not learned how to write body paragraphs for an essay, article, formal research paper, or business letter. All too often, students only received the following instruction about how ...

How to Improve Your Writing Style With Grammatical Sentence Openers -- Mark Pennington

One of the best ways to improve your writing style is to improve the variety of your sentence structures. Professional writers vary the subject-verb-object pattern with other grammatical sentence ...

How to Improve Writing Unity -- Mark Pennington

Writing unity refers to how well sentences and paragraphs stay focused on the topic sentences and thesis statement. From the reader's point of view, writing unity means that there are no ...

How to Use Numerical Values to Write Essays -- Mark Pennington

Using numerical values to identify and apply expository writing structure has proved an effective tool in identifying expository text structure and helping writers organize essays. The numerical ...

How to Improve Writing Coherency -- Mark Pennington

Writing coherence refers to how well sentences and paragraphs are organized into an understandable whole. From the reader's point of view, the train of thought must be connected, easy to follow, ...

How to Improve Writing Style -- Mark Pennington

It's true that writing style is very personal and varies from author to author. After all, who wants to read everything in the style of, say, Hemingway? However, writing style is not just ...

How to Fix Sentence Fragments -- Mark Pennington

Learning how to fix sentence fragments is challenging to writers of all levels. Inexperienced writers may write in sentence fragments because they do not understand what constitutes a complete ...

How To Write A Formal Report -- Daniel Nuttall

Since I've been spending the past week writing a formal report for my course I thought I would share how they are done. They are tedious, boring and will truly test your will power! Sadly, ...

Preparing a Writer Media Kit: An Outline for Professional Authors and Speakers -- Larry M. Lynch

Are you a professional writer who wants to maximize your exposure to potential markets and editors? Would you welcome free publicity? Does boosting your image as a writer interest you? Then you need ...

5 Ways to Improve the Republication Rate of Your Online Marketing Articles -- Larry M. Lynch

Authors post articles online for maximum exposure. Whether we want increased traffic to a website, additions to an e-mail list or a greater online presence, online articles are a key factor in ...

Part 2 - Tools and Resources to Write a Thousand Articles This Year -- Larry M. Lynch

Here are more key resources that are invaluable to almost every writer regardless of genre or topics. Let's continue to look at what these additional ones are and then acquire them for our ...

Part 1 - Gather Your Tools and Resources to Write a Thousand Articles This Year -- Larry M. Lynch

We're going to take our mammoth undertaking for this year, to write and publish a thousand new articles, and break it down into a number of smaller, non-intimidating, manageable process steps ...

Some Suggestions on English Writing -- Stephe Jaco

Do you think that anything in the world can exist without connection with others? No person will say yes to it. So learning English writing is the same thing. If you plan to learn this language's ...

Writing Lesson Plan - A Children's Writing Lesson Plan For Beginners -- Laura Backes

Since many aspiring children's book writers are also teachers, it might be a good idea to offer some advice in a familiar format -- a writing lesson plan. We'll develop this plan ...

How to Make Your Voice Sound Better Using "Audacity" -- Glen Ford

Have you ever had to sit through a podcast where the background noises make the host's voice sound like it's coming from the bottom of a well? Or where the voice keeps going off into the ...

Three Things to Write -- Sheryl McBride

As teachers we have standards to teach writing. Three things to write are letters, personal narratives, and poetry. Getting students to write and meet the standards is sometimes a challenge. Writing ...

How to Give a Speech Like Nelson Mandela -- Collaborator

Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest living symbols of freedom from political tyranny. Both before and after his incarceration in Robbin Island, Mandela gave speeches that rallied huge crowds to the ...

How to Teach Public Speaking -- Tara Hornor

Public speaking is one of the subjects in high school that has an affirmative answer to the often-asked question, “Will I ever use this subject after I graduate?” Almost everyone will encounter a ...

How to Become a Good Public Speaker -- Cate Rushton

Everyone finds themselves in the position of having to speak in public at one time or another. You may have to give a presentation at work or school, or propose a toast at the wedding of your best ...

Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking -- Bird Neshama Gelman

Fear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias in the world. When some people think about getting up and speaking in front of an audience, they feel an acute sense that they will be judged ...

What Is Effective Public Speaking? -- Sujata Srinivasan

"There is no such animal, in or out of captivity, as a born public speaker," wrote Dale Carnegie in "The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking." Indeed, public speaking is an acquired art that is ...

How to Deliver Effective Speeches -- Jason Belasco

The most common phobia that Americans have is glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Seventy-five percent of all Americans report having a fear of public speaking, beating out fear of spiders, ...

Writing a Survey or Questionnaire -- Collaborator

A questionnaire or written survey is a simple, productive tool to aid you in obtaining constructive feedback from both existing and potential customers. Decide what information you want to gather ...

How to Write a Research Paper Proposal -- Collaborator

For any student writing a research paper, the proposal is the most important step in the process. The quality of your proposal can be the deciding factor in whether the review board accepts your ...

Writing a News Report -- Paul M. J. Suchecki

By its definition news is immediate. Facts unfold as you gather them. You want to be accurate rather than sensational, telling the truth not opinion, no matter how strong your beliefs are. I've ...

How to Write a Literary Analysis Paper -- Collaborator

The literary analysis paper is a rite of passage for any scholar. No English class is complete without the dreaded literary analysis assignment. With some practice and patience, you don't need to ...

How to Write the Conclusion of an Essay -- Collaborator

It is very important to write an effective conclusion to an essay. It is this brief conclusive paragraph that will make the final impression on your reader. It is also your last chance to convince ...

Writing a Proper Press Release -- Collaborator

Self-promotion plays a big part in the success of any business. Publicity generated by press releases is free, and often the coverage is far more extensive than anything you could have hoped to say ...

How to Write a Memoir -- Collaborator

Writing your personal memoir can be a great way to share your story. You may have life lessons to pass on or a fascinating history to share. Even if you are not a writer, you can still create a ...

How to Write a Rap Song -- Collaborator

You may think you've got skills, flow and a fresh style, but unless you take time to learn the fundamentals of rap, you'll never write a rap song that gets you anything but ridicule. Rap ...

How to Write a Play -- Collaborator

Write a play and create fun characters, a magical place and an outlet for creativity. Whether writing the next masterpiece or a short skit with friends, a play is a way of presenting an idea and ...

Writing a Book Report -- Collaborator

Writing a good book report requires summarizing a lot of information in a very small space. Your job is to extract the main ideas of a book and possibly analyze it as well and then type it up into a ...

Corporate Sponsorship Proposal: How to Write -- Collaborator

While statistics show that the majority of donations come from individuals, companies have always been involved in philanthropy. They know it inspires current and potential customers when a business ...

Writing a Letter to the President of the United States of America -- Claudia Stanic

The President of the United States of America represents people just like you. The best way to have your thoughts understood is to write to the President. A letter allows you to introduce yourself, ...

Writing a Teacher Request Letter -- Amanda Morin

Every parent wants his child to have the best education possible and sometimes that means jumping in to make sure your child is placed with a particular teacher. Whether you know the teacher from ...

How to Write Trivia Questions -- Collaborator

Trivia games are about as prevalent at bars as beer mugs and salted nuts. Trivia is fun and challenging, and trivia games are a great way to raise money for a charity or just pass the time having ...

How to Write an Editorial -- Collaborator

Writing an editorial is different from writing a news story. Where in a news story, the facts are prized, and opinions unwelcome, in an editorial, the piece is based on opinion with facts as support. ...

How to Write an Ode -- Collaborator

Created by Pindar out of the traditional forms of Greek tragedy, the ode is generally defined as a rhymed poem of irregular meter that praises its subject. The English ode consists of an undefined ...

Helpful Ways to Memorize Parts of a Speech -- Audrey Lucas

Speeches are given formally in work presentations, college courses and debates and casually at weddings, homecomings and other celebrations. Regardless of the nature of a speech, people usually feel ...

How to Create a Freelance Writer Resume -- Collaborator

Your resume is a marketing tool to showcase your writing experience. Many companies will ask to see your writing samples and a resume in response to an advertisement. Your resume needs to be ...

Publishing Resume Tips -- Daniel Westlake

Writing a proper resume for a job in the publishing industry is important. It is the first clue of your abilities within the publishing world to your prospective employers. This comes down to the ...

How to Quote a Website for an Essay -- Shelia Odak

Most instructors will specify the type of format they want students to use when writing an essay. The Modern Language Association (MLA) format is the one most commonly used for essays written for ...

Safety Precautions for Automatic Writing -- Sally Taylor

Automatic writing refers to writing done without conscious thought involved. Writers are either conscious or in a trance when writing but the result is not recognizable as a product of their own ...

Directions for Automatic Writing -- Mara Tyler

Automatic writing is the process of allowing spiritual entities to guide a person's hand, while she is holding a writing instrument. Spiritualists believe that people can make contact with ...

How to Write Surrealist Poetry -- Collaborator

Surrealist poetry underlies much of the cherished painting, sculpture, film and literature of contemporary times. From the spooky, writhing paintings of Salvador Dali to the bizarre interlude scenes ...

How to Tap the Subconscious Through Free Writing -- Collaborator

The subconscious mind is a powerful force. Creativity, problem-solving, the ability to discover and implement great truth all lurk in the subconscious mind. The part of our mind that lies just below ...

How to Copyright Writing -- Nannette Richford

As a writer, especially if you write online, you are probably worried about others trying to steal your work and use it as their own. You may even think that you have to go through a lengthy process ...

How to Have Awesome Writing -- Collaborator

Many great writers are not proud of their earliest works. Sometimes it takes years to improve their skills and hone their craft. Most great writers are not born. Rather, they develop with years of ...

How to Submit a Manuscript Cover Letter -- SM Ford

Writing a cover letter for a manuscript is not difficult, but some clear do's and don'ts exist in the industry. Be brief and send only a one-page cover letter. Keep in mind that this is an ...

How to Write a Scholarship Cover Letter -- Collaborator

The competition for scholarships gets tougher each year with more people going to college. If a student wishes to gain a scholarship, the cover letter is the first thing a scholarship committee will ...

How to Write a Speech -- Collaborator

Writing a speech is in many ways like writing a paper, except that there is no penalty for spelling and punctuation errors. Try not to use words you are not comfortable pronouncing or don't know ...

How to Write a Sonnet -- Contributor

The sonnet, a 14-line poem, has two main types: English (or Shakespearean) and Italian (or Petrarchan). The poem's the thing-- follow these brief and simple steps to master the language of the ...

How to Write a Conclusion -- David Boyles

A conclusion is often the hardest part of a paper. You have already made all of your points; what more can you say? However, you don't want to just abruptly end the paper either. The instructions ...

How to Write a Business Proposal -- Contributor

You have a great idea for a new product or service. Before a bank or investment firm will lend you money to get off the ground, you'll need to craft a solid business proposal. Follow these ...

How to Write a Manual -- Contributor

To write an effective manual one must think systematically, understand the process thoroughly and be able to describe it clearly step by step. If any of these abilities is absent or these actions ...

How to Write a Query Letter -- Contributor

A query letter can be the key to getting the attention of an agent or editor - people who can be instrumental in getting your work published. While a query letter should be brief, it should also be ...

How to Write a Short Story -- Contributor

The model described here is the pyramid plot: The upward slope establishes setting and characters and builds tension; the tip is the climax; and the downward slope is the resolution. 1 Choose a ...

How to Write an Epic Poem -- Contributor

An epic poem is a long narrative centering around a single hero, presenting his or her adventures within a suitably heroic framework. An epic hero is usually a person of great strength, wit or skill ...

How to Sign a Check -- Contributor

Writing checks is starting to become a thing of the past with electronic payments but if you must write a hand written check there a few steps to make sure that your check will be valid. 1 To fill ...

How to Write a Check -- Contributor

In the era of ATM check cards, online bill paying and credit cards, the art of writing a check may be lost. It is still a very effective way to pay for services and purchases, and to transfer funds. ...

How to Write a Letter to the Editor -- Contributor

We don't always like what we read in magazines, newspapers and online media. Sometimes, we love the article and want to add our two cents. If you have something to say, say it! Here are a few ...

How to Take Good Textbook Notes -- Miranda Brumbaugh

Taking textbook notes may seem like a tedious task. However, by developing a system for textbook note-taking, you can speed up your study preparation instead of wasting valuable study time re-reading ...

How to Take Notes in College -- Jessica Reed

Unfortunately, college classes are made up mostly of lecture courses. Not only will they come across as incredibly boring, but the teachers often talk so fast that it can seem impossible to keep up ...

Is It Possible to Actually Make Money Writing Articles? -- Marsha Phillips

A lot of us have toyed with the idea of making money writing articles. But how do you actually get started? The goal of this article is to point you in the right direction, and get you on your way to ...

Why Every Writer Needs a Website -- Sabrina S Siracusa

Why does every writer need a website? The most obvious reason--because every serious business has one! A website acts like your storefront. It tells your potential clients that you are in business ...

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Become an Awesome Writer -- Sabrina S Siracusa

There are tons of how-to books out there claiming they can turn you into a better, faster writer. Many are good, some are just plain awful. I often wonder how they even got published. But that is ...

Proper Capitalization Will Improve Your Article -- Heather R. Todd

Punctuation and grammar are extremely important when writing, regardless of the subject. While many of us may have long forgotten our English grammar studies, this article will serve as a great ...

3 Ideas For Writing an Author Bio -- Heather R. Todd

Author bios are a great way for the reader to get to know you, the author of their favorite story, article, or book, a little bit more personally. This is also your time to sell yourself to potential ...

How to Use Em Dashes and Ellipses -- Heather R. Todd

Editing, whether it is for a short story submission, an academic journal, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows the tried and true basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This ...

How to Write a Book Jacket Cover -- Heather R. Todd

Last week I covered the 'Why' of writing book jacket copy, so now let's roll up our sleeves and get into the 'How.' What is copy? Book jacket copy isn't about summarizing your ...

How to Create a Virtual Writing Space With Blogs -- Heather R. Todd

Create a blog for your fans to keep up to date on your next novel, and to promote your writing career. With either your own website, or using a free blogging platform, you can attract readers from ...

The Ins and Outs of Technical Writing -- Heather R. Todd

Technical writing is the umbrella term for numerous kinds of writing including theses, dissertations, journal articles, reviews, periodicals, even formal e-mails... the checklist goes on. Usually the ...

Functions and Required Skills for Technical Writers -- Heather R. Todd

Several major responsibilities go with being a technical writer. In addition, various skills are needed to be successful as a technical writer. These skills can be developed and enhanced over time. ...

Trying to Edit a Document in PDF Format Versus Word Format -- Heather R. Todd

It is extremely tough to edit a PDF file. Why? PDF files typically are not meant to be edited. Regularly, professional editors are asked, "How do users edit a PDF file?" The simple answer is, "You ...

How to Survive Writing Content -- Emmett Richards

When you are a content writer or a copywriter, things can go from exciting to mundane if you're writing about the same thing over and over again. However, with content development, there is a bit ...

Stay at Home Content Writer -- Emmett Richards

Throughout the years, content writing and copy writing have been an increasingly important job in the marketing world. From writing content for television shows, radio, and even written publications, ...

Creating Content, Writing Miracles -- Emmett Richards

When you think of content writing, you probably don't stop to think that in a way, it is a miracle. While back in the day of advertising, companies had to use either radio, television, written ...

The Internet and Content Writing -- Emmett Richards

The Internet has been a phenomenon for more than a decade now and continues to grow in popularity every day. With the massive growth it has experienced with general users with social networking ...

How to Fluff Your Content Writing -- Emmett Richards

When you become a content writer, you are expected to wow both the company you are working for and the consumer or readers. With words that grip their attention and also inform them about what it is ...

How to Prepare a Written Customer Complaint -- Linda Hancock

I am very good at praising organizations and people for things that they do well but I also believe that it is important to tell them when they come up short. There are several important things that ...

Ebooks Have Become Popular Online Business Ideas -- Jaleh Mohsenin, Ph.D

Online Business Ideas may not relate to teachers who spend a lot of time learning about the subject they teach. This means they usually have a great deal of knowledge about the topic. Time devoted to ...

How To Write A Funny Birthday Card -- Fred Ryer

How do you feel when you receive a birthday card in the mail? Not all birthday cards have to take a serious tone when it comes to giving that special birthday boy, girl, man, or woman a card to ...

Tips To Get Creative Writing Jobs -- Jeremy C.

If you are thinking of getting a part time job then finding creative writing jobs could be a great option for you. If you have the interest in something like flower arranging, nature walks, or any ...

How To Expand Your Horizons With Freelance Writing -- Jeremy C.

Sometimes a person's regular job just is not enough to pay the bills. They need to look around for other ways to help supplement their income. Some people might be good at fixing cars, and they ...

How to Write an Editorial With a Punch -- Larry Icabandi Nabiong

Any kind of writing can be more than nose-bleeding experience for a struggling writer. He needs to invest blood, sweats and tears to writing longhand or typing one masterpiece, or crap. Just like in ...

Editorial Writing Tips From the Expert -- Larry Icabandi Nabiong

Editorial writers are cut above the rest. However, one should be a "diamond," with writing flair and creativity! Yes, it will be a daunting task for any one dreaming of becoming an editorial writer ...

Why Emotion Is Necessary In Writing Poetry? -- Cesar Gealogo

Every piece written in poetic verse must have life and it must be able to speak clearly. It is the poet's responsibility that his poem must have to convey some emotions. A poem without emotion ...

Different Occupations To Pursue In English Writing -- Michael Bayman

We are living in an era that could be called "the communication revolution." Of course, the mechanics of the written language are the same - spelling, sentence structure, grammar etc. but the mode of ...

Rid Your Fear Of Public Speaking -- chickie maxwell

Fear of speaking in front of a crowd is the thing most feared by peoplegreater than snakes, spiders or being shot at! The very idea of standing up in front of a room full of people leaves most of us ...

Top tips on better writing -- mike

Here are three useful tips to get your writing up to speed. 1)Read it out loud We use different parts of our brain when we are writing, speaking or reading. So reading out loud will switch you out of ...

How to Eliminate Deadline Stress -- KJ Hutchings

As a writer, I am familiar with deadline stress and even now after years in the profession, I still have to fight the temptation to clean out my desk drawer or sort through emails rather than begin ...

How to Remedy Writer's Block -- KJ Hutchings

Every writer I know, including myself, has experienced the dreaded phenomenon of writer's block. You are poised before your computer or notepad, desperately searching for the right words, yet ...

20 Formatting Essentials For Your Manuscript -- KJ Hutchings

When submitting manuscripts to literary agents and publishers, you will generally need to use what is known as the "standard manuscript format". For many writers, this term is often unclear and can ...

The Top Writing Success Secrets -- KJ Hutchings

Do you find it hard to write documents successfully? Do you sit at your desk racking your brains, not knowing what to write or do you have the opposite problem - there is too much to write and you ...

How To Structure Your Business Letters -- KJ Hutchings

Although email is now one of the most common ways to communicate in business, the business letter still has an important place. There is a set structure, an etiquette, when it comes to writing a ...

How to Write for Fun Part 3 -- Hubert Crowell

If you like working with the HTML language, then you will surely have fun with creating your e-book. If you are not familiar with HTML, you can still create your own e-book. It may not have all the ...

How to Write for Fun Part 2 -- Hubert Crowell

If you're like me part of the fun of writing a book is designing the cover. This can be a daunting task or you can go to a free web site and just pick design, add your name, and basic ...

How to Write for Fun - Part 1 -- Hubert Crowell

If you are going to try and make a living writing, stop reading right now and go some place else. Writing should be for fun, not money. In this series of articles, we will discuss the ways you can ...

Writing Quality Online Content for a Popular Audience -- Josh P Rahn

Crafting unique content for online publication requires a skill set very different than writing for "offline" publications. You must carefully consider all the elements that set online writing apart ...

Making Sense Of Editing In Today's Market -- Susan Mary Malone

All writers need good editors. Even successfully published authors need "outside eyes" to help perfect their work (and many more understand this than do unpublished folks). Once upon a time, a writer ...

A Writer's Style -- Susan Mary Malone

We talk a lot in this business about a writer's 'style,' and often that's an elusive issue. Not one's voice, exactly, although style incorporates voice, and not the technical ...

Article Writing - Just Start Some Where and Be Bold -- Bruce Stewart

Article Writing - Just Start Some Where Article writing to me is the greatest way of gaining extra traffic to your website/blog or offer. For driving traffic to my business this would have to be one ...

Content Creation - Your Objective -- Bruce Stewart

Yes we have heard it a number of times over the years that for all websites content is king. This saying has come about because all of the search engines recognize unique valuable content is what ...

Write Good Articles to Get Traffic to Your Site -- Bruce Stewart

Having an internet business online can be a very rewarding experience. One of the requirements of this business is the production of content on a regular basis. Now this content in the form of the ...

When a Writer Does Not or Can Not Write -- Bonnie Moss

This is generally referred to as Writer's Block. Others call this as simple procrastination. Still, some writers might consider it as the drying up of the so important creative juice as it ...

How to Write a Great Personal Statement -- Matthew W Graham

Top tips for writing the personal statement which will get you into university. The personal statement is easy to get right but also to get wrong - follow this advice and you should be just fine. If ...

How to Write a Quality 400 Word Article in Under 20 Minutes -- Daniel Massicotte

Article writing is also an art, which requires experience and good typing speed. Articles are mostly used today for describing the products and services, which one business is providing its ...

Include These Elements When Writing to Increase Your Viral Quotient -- Daniel Massicotte

Article marketing is the latest tool, which is used by individuals and different organizations to launch their advertising and marketing campaigns. Article marketing has totally revolutionized the ...

Worst analogies ever written in a high school essay -- hyn

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5 Persuasive Writing Techniques To Remember When Writing Anything -- Michael Lee

Persuasive writing techniques have proven themselves invaluable in the course of history. They have been used to write speeches for campaigns, elections and appeals. They have been used by students ...

Want to Write a Book? - Prepare to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone -- Gail Manishor

So, you're thinking about writing a book... You've lots to say and lots to tell about all kinds of things. Maybe you've even started a couple of books but haven't finished them. ...

Writing and Selling e-Books -- Paul T Brown

EBooks have been continuously increasing in popularity these days. For those who are buying the eBooks, the main reason why they keep on purchasing is because it is easy to access and much more ...

Five Important Self Publishing Facts -- Shawn Nag

There is a lot of talk about self publishing these days in the market. Many renowned and first time authors prefer to go the self publishing way than to go to a renowned publisher. The rising ...

How to Market Your Book on Facebook - 14 Steps to an Awesome Fan Page -- Patricia Benesh

Today's authors are capitalizing on the promotional opportunities for creating readership on Facebook. They know that 250 million users log into Facebook once a day, spending an average of 55 ...

Want to Get Your Book Published? Don't Forget the Six Basics -- Patricia Benesh

With all the talk about getting a book published, writers can get lost in the technical process of how to get a book published and forget the basics: to get your book published (or self-published), ...

Traditional Publishing Versus Self-Publishing - 6 Critical Points to Consider -- Patricia Benesh

As a writer, you probably are confused as to whether to try to get your book published traditionally by a commercial publisher or to self-publish. To make your decision a bit easier, consider your ...

Ten Steps to Selling Your Book at Your Web Site Or Blog -- Patricia Benesh

Whether you get your book published traditionally through a commercial publisher or you self-publish, you are responsible for promoting and selling your book. What better way than to display a ...

Getting a Book Published - The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Make Publishing Decisions -- Patricia Benesh

The Dilemma As a writer, you are confronted with a dizzying array of publishing and self-publishing alternatives, including: commercial houses; specialty/independent houses; print-on-demand (POD) ...

Write Your Book Now - 10 Ways to Overcome Your Procrastination -- Patricia Benesh

Writing a book can seem like a daunting project - worthy of procrastination. We all know that procrastination is the act of putting off something until a later time. Like writing this article. I ...

From Visionary Writer to Successful Author: 5 Key Factors -- Patricia Benesh

As a writing and publishing coach, I am struck by the passion and vision writers bring to their books and their words. The power of the word has been long known. As Lord Byron wrote, But words are ...

Break Your Writer's Block - 10 Tips for Getting on a Roll Again -- Patricia Benesh

You have been on a roll in writing your book. The ideas and words have been flowing and you feel like you could write all night... then.... Nothing. Your mind's a blank. Some passages don't ...

How to Write an Impressive Press Release -- Aaron Brandley

Every successful business has to start somewhere. However, making your name and product recognizable in the business world is a difficult thing to do, unless you can get the media to publish an ...

How to Think Of Topics to Write An Argumentative Paper On -- Roberto Kelley

Finding topics to write an argumentative paper on shouldn't be hard because in one way or another; we encounter many issues in our everyday lives that are worthy of discussion. Just take a second ...

How to Write A Speech: How Well Do You Know Your Audience? -- Neil Sawers

I once had a Vice-President of Human Resources take a look at a speech of mine. This was after the company president had actually delivered it. She'd not been present at the speech but on reading ...

How to Write a Speech: Just How Long Should Your Speech Be? -- Neil Sawers

Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson's well-known sidekick, used to say that a good dinner speech should be no longer than around 17 minutes. I've written longer ones, shorter ones, and several around ...

English Speaking Jobs: Great and Wide Opportunities for the English Majors -- Faizarul Madznan

In your young days you might have been fascinated by the beauty of the English and that is the reason you had chosen English as a major subject in the course of your study. As you took the decision ...

How to Maximize Body Language Into Your Presentation -- Faizarul Madznan

A vital and visible part of your presentation is the use of body language. It can be a factor to make or break a public speaker. Body language can be used to deliver your message with power. It helps ...

Public Speaking Anxiety - Tips to Control Your Fear and Engage Your Audience -- Faizarul Madznan

It has been a common instance that most of us have felt butterflies in the stomach when asked to address a crowd. To most of us, public speaking is a stressful activity. In order to handle stress ...

Business Writing -- James J. Jones

Writing for businesses can rake in anywhere from $50 to $125 an hour, possibly even more! Do you want to earn some great cash writing for businesses? Many business owners understand the importance of ...

How to Write More Articles Faster -- Sean R Mize

One of the biggest challenges in article writing and article marketing is how to write enough articles. In fact, I was discussing this with some of my clients today, in fact that the reason that ...

Newspaper Article Writing Tips - Things Beginners Should Know -- Sean R Mize

This article is for those people who are thinking about sinking their teeth into the field of newspaper writing. In here, I'll offer some of the most important tips that you need to keep in mind ...

Becoming a Writer - 5 Tips to Get You Started -- David Silva

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Writing in English When It Isn't Your Native Language -- Ganeshan Ramachandran

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Travel Writer - How to Get Paid For Writing About Your Travels -- T Hale

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Blogging Better To Earn More -- rightcopywriter

Blogging is one thing and making money through blogging is another. The latter is complex and a challenging task to perform. One requires skill to constantly update the knowledge of the topic you ...

Tips To Write Better Brochures -- rightcopywriter

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The Secret To Perfect Grammar -- Matt L Harmon

Clear and effective communication relies on good grammar. The intent of grammar, punctuation, and spelling is to facilitate effective and precise communication. Without great communication it is ...

A Guide To Great Grammar -- Matt L Harmon

Effective and clear communication necessitates proper and correct grammer. Appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling facilitates effective and precise language. The world would be confused ...

Tips For Writing Headlines That Get Noticed -- Reggie Mcleod

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Writing Quality Articles Is Key -- Reggie Mcleod

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How to Write a "Dam" Good Letter -- David Quin

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Press Releases - 17 Tips to Help You Get Published -- David Quin

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How to Edit Writing Like a Professional -- Celia Webb

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Options For The Self Publisher -- Celia Webb

You have finished writing your book. Now you want to figure out how to get it published. The traditional way is to approach established publishing companies and get them interested in the project. ...

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Writing Books for Preschoolers -- Celia Webb

Writing books for preschoolers presents more challenges than you might think. These books may appear easy to do because the writing style is simplistic, but achieving that simplicity can be ...

Is Self Publishing for Me? -- Celia Webb

You penned the last word of your novel. You sent inquiries to a number of publishers and received an equal number of "thanks but no thanks" notes in return. Now what? If you are considering self ...

Tips For Effective Article Writing -- Internet marketeer

Tips to article writing that would get you noticed in the crowded online world You must have read the phrase Content is the king in the online world many a times on the internet. Well, the phrase is ...

Article Writing - Talk To Readers And Give Sensible Information -- articlemaster.yolasite.com

Article writing on the web is an important element of internet marketing. It has the power to make your business to create new prospects and potential buyers. Articles, with relevant information in ...

Article Writing -- Should Be Meaningful And Trustworthy -- articlemaster.yolasite.com

Everyone is trying hard to get visitors to the website to get business. Article writing brings in free traffic undoubtedly, but it happens only when the material is worth reading and at the same time ...

Raise The Calibre Of Your Article Writing -- Julie Atkins

Article writing has to be one of the most effective ways of driving traffic to your website. Writing powerful articles is one of the first steps to success. However, its important that your article ...

Article Titles - Crafting The Perfect Headlines -- Julie Atkins

You may spend hours working on your article, carefully choosing your subject matter - but how long do you spend creating your title? Is this the last thing you decide on - a hurried mashing together ...

How To Avoid Stress While Writing Articles -- sandeep kumar ji

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Effective Article Writing -- sandeep kumar ji

Article writing has become a part of online marketing for websites. It is essential to have a written detail of your website and the products that you are marketing. In the starting of an online ...

Article Writing A Pleasure -- sandeep kumar ji

Website building and customization has let many business to go international and gets customers for all over the world. But with this comes the real competition. Every company whether big or small ...

Email Etiquette in Business -- KJ Hutchings

Millions of emails are sent around the world every day. It is an effective and convenient means of communicating information and has revolutionised how we operate in the business world. Less ...

Becoming The Top Freelance Writer -- Roberto Bell

It is popular, easy and convenient to make money from freelance writing. With the rise of the Internet many freelancers and entrepreneurs have started working online, changing the approach to the ...

Change Your Life With These Inspiring Action Verbs -- Lisa A Mason

The words you use in your everyday dealings can keep inspiration at bay. There are five action verbs that are guaranteed to bring success into your life and that can inspire you to fulfill your ...

How to Get Published - A Self Publishing Guide -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

Ask any aspiring writer, he will tell you that how it is challenging to get published. Your writing should reach the right publisher or editor at the right time because there might be thousands of ...

5 Steps to Writing a Research Paper - An Easy Guide -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

Writing a research paper involves investigations on a selected topic. You need to gather facts and ideas from variety of sources and then you have to skillfully interweave your own thoughts and ideas ...

Writing Resolutions - An Easy Guide to Achieving Your Writing Goals -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

Writing resolutions play a vital role when it comes to doing creative writing. Suppose you are writing a story or a fiction, you need to be focused on it otherwise you may find it difficult to ...

Learn the Secrets of Writing Articles For Internet -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

Writing articles is really a fun but writing to satisfy the taste of the readers and search engines is really a matter of possessing skills and continuous writing efforts. Learn the secrets of ...

Writing Articles For the Web - How to Write Quality and Effective Articles? -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

Writing articles for the web or internet is not something that is very challenging, in fact, anyone can do it. If you have knowledge, practice and perseverance, you can write quality articles. Learn ...

Traditional Grammar - Studying the Approach of Traditional Grammarians -- Rakesh Ramubhai Patel

"Traditional Grammar" term is applied to summarize the range of methods found in the pre-linguistic era of grammatical study. The whole approach of this method emphasizes on correctness, linguistic ...

Article Writing Secrets Every Article Writer Should Know -- Kanaga Siva

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How to Write Good Travel Content -- Julietta Henderson

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10 Profitable Tips for Work At Home Business Article Writers -- Keely Smith

When you're writing your article picture one person that you are writing to. This will make your writing more personable and help you to keep your readers interested in your work at home business ...

Article Tips - How Many Articles Do You Need? -- Lisa A Mason

One of the most common questions I get from people who come to me for article marketing advice is how many articles they need. While this is an understandable question, it doesn't have such an ...

Article Tips - Write Every Day -- Lisa A Mason

You've probably heard it said before but if you want to become a better article writer and benefit more from your articles, you need to write every day. Even if it's only one article per day, ...

Role Of Web Content Writers -- content-writers-India.com.

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Why Now Is The Best Time To Write Your Book -- Melinda Copp

If you've been thinking about writing a book for a long time, then you're definitely not alone. It's one of those projects that can easily be put off so more immediate things can get ...

Some Tips To Write A Comedy Movie Script -- Edmund N. Figueroa

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Writers: Do You Procrastinate? Make It A Priority To Write Your Book -- Melinda Copp

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How To Write A Good Book Review -- Jamie Hanson

Book reviews are written and published prior to its release. This is done to inform the public about the contents and superiority of the book. However, a good book review usually describes, analyzes ...

Comma Use -- David Brown

Commas are important, because they separate the parts of a sentence into clear segments. It takes a conscious effort to translate the rhythm of a sentence into writing using punctuation. The comma ...

How to Write a Summary -- David Brown

Good summarizing skills are essential for success in writing, and are crucial in preparing to write research papers and essays. You need these skills because summarizing is efficient and it helps you ...

Tips on how to write good women articles -- Jessica

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3 Easy Steps to Writing Your Story -- Kelly Hocks

It is so easy to forget stories that are handed down at the dinner table or in Grandma's living room. These stories help connect us to our family and build confidence in our youngest family ...

Article Writing Tips - Why Less Promotion is Often More -- Darren K Chow

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Developing an Individual Writing Process -- Deanna Mascle

Developing an individual writing process is key to your success as a writer. Studies of struggling writers show that one of the reasons they struggle is that they focus on only one aspect of writing. ...

Learn Writing Style - What is Technical Writing? -- Deanna Mascle

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Mechanism Of Effective Letter Writing -- Jennie Gandhi

The need and demand to write effective letters has existed for long as a means of communication between two individuals. It holds a key importance in all aspects of life including social, personal, ...

How writing online articles can help you become a better person -- Jessica

Many people think that writing online articles is just a waste of time, honestly I use to think the same until I also also started to participate in this online writing world. Articles are like a ...

How To Successfully Deliver A Speech -- Andrew Clayton

Public speaking is the act of speaking on a particular subject in front of a group of people with the intention of influencing, entertaining or informing the listeners. In order to be a good orator ...

Allowing Nervousness To Work For You In Public Speaking -- Nancy Daniels

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The Future of Article Writing -- Jessica

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Is Speculative Letter Writing a Good Idea For Job Applications? -- Peter Fisher

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How to Write With Humor -- Mary Simmers

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Five Things You Can Do to Improve Your Writing Today -- Mary Simmers

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Writing Vocabulary 2010 -- Rosalinda Martinez

Writing skills are developed through consistent practice and guts. It entails a lot of editing and revisions. Sometimes one is not satisfied at all. But then, there are many ways to improve writing. ...

Tips for Formal letter Drafting -- Piyush Bhatia

The following points are to be regarded with mechanical and physical details of formal letters: Heading / Title / Caption The caption or heading comprises of the writer's address and the date of ...

Becoming a Better Writer -- Leanne Johnston

Question: What is the key to becoming a better tennis player? Answer: Practice. Question: What is the key to becoming a better writer? Answer: Practice. The number one thing you can do to become a ...

Writing - 5 Tips For Finding Ideas -- Leanne Johnston

1. Capture those ideas. If you are looking for writing ideas make sure you have a method for capturing your thoughts as they come. Unfortunately, ideas have a way of arriving at the most inconvenient ...

Writing Tips For Articles -- Dian Rose

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6 Basic Steps on How to Write an Article -- Oliver Allen

Writing and article is really easy to do. All you need is a subject or hobby that you are familiar with and once you know what that is I will show you in 6 easy steps how to write an article. You can ...

8 Article Writing Tips That Will Make Your Articles Stand Out -- Lauren Simon Oliver

If you are involved in writing articles for SEO, marketing products or advertising services, you may often have to take up multiple writing assignments on a staggering range of topics. No matter how ...

How to write articles about Tech Gadgets -- Jessica

Articles about Computers, Cell phones, Digital cameras and other tech gadgets are not only fun to read, but they are equally fun to write about. In this article I will tell you some basic pointers on ...

Re: Writing Help - Grammar Rules, Hints & Tips for Writing Dates -- Nancy

So, how would I write (not speak) this sentence in a novel: My birthday is September 8. My birthday is September 8th, or my birthday is September eighth? Thanks!

How to Write Articles in English If You Are Not English? -- Fabio Vasconcelos Jesus

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How to Become a Travel Writer -- Vandana Makharia

Travel writing is one of the most sought after jobs in world. Everyone wants to travel and make a living out of it. Mind you - the journey to become a Travel writer is not really an easy one. There ...

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It's All In The Details - Writing An Effective Personal Statement -- K. Alexander

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What Is Ghostwriting? -- Valerie Mellema

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How to Stimulate a Productive Response With a Tactful Complaint Letter -- Jean Taylor

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What Makes a Letter Effective? -- Jean Taylor

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Writing - One Wild Ride -- Shannon Philpott

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How to Write a Business Plan -- Doyle Percy

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Teaching Writing That's Fun to Read -- Crystal Pratt

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Writing Strategies - Choosing a Topic -- Crystal Pratt

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2 Essential Rules For Writing If You Can't Afford to Hire -- Anthony Shaker

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How to Write a Newspaper Article Quickly and Easily! -- Jordan Matthews

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Five qualities of a Good Article -- Jessica

Today, you can find millions of articles scattered all over the web. Did you notice that not even 10% of those articles are written in a format that we would like to read. In this article I will tell ...

6 Tips to Help You Write Articles -- John Newcomb

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10 Simple Rules to Empower Your Writing -- Ross Fattori

Examples of poor writing abound in modern daily life. Newspapers, magazines and websites are overflowing with tired cliches and hackneyed phrases. Even PR firms and marketing departments routinely ...

Becoming a Better Writer -- Leanne Johnston

Question: What is the key to becoming a better tennis player? Answer: Practice. Question: What is the key to becoming a better writer? Answer: Practice. The number one thing you can do to become a ...

Learning How to Write - Common Mistakes to Avoid! -- Lisa Brunel

Is writing easy? That can be a tough question to answer because it can be both easy and difficult simultaneously. A great and legendary writer like Stephen King admits he has his good points and his ...

The Indispensable Pillar Of Writing: How To Use Phrases -- Marc

A phrase is a group of words without a subject and a conjugated verb; some phrases may have a subject or a conjugated verb, but not both. Each phrase contains a "central" or predominant word or words ...

The Main Pillar Of Writing - How To Use Clauses -- Marc

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb: She promised. [This is an independent clause.] Although she promised [This is a subordinate clause introduced by the signal word ...

How To Achieve Critical Mass Traffic With Article Writing - #2 -- Marc

Reviewing the experience For the last 10 days I've been writing articles and submitting them via a mass submitter. Since they are my own articles, I didn't have to do much revision, ...

How To Earn A Living As A Writer -- Rodney J Smith

So you'd like to write a best-selling novel like JK Rowling and enjoy a life of fame and luxury? Well, who wouldn't! Unfortunately, for every successful superstar there are a thousand ...

Need To Write A Letter Of Recommendation -- Audrey Davis

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Self Publishing Your Own Book: When should you consider it? -- Deanna Mascle

Self publishing your own book is one of the publishing industry's dirty little secrets. Mainstream publishers, editors, and authors easily dismiss self publishing and print on demand publishing ...

Writers Block: Writers resources to end writers block -- Deanna Mascle

Writers block is one of those mysterious ailments that is blamed for late assignments, missed deadlines, and failed dreams. Some people claim it is merely a myth while others find it plagues their ...

How to Write Articles? Tips for Improving Your Writing -- Ordanifer Amaris

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5 Things To Consider When Publishing A Newsletter -- R. Gitcher

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The Common Sense in Freelance Article Writing -- freelancewritingforprofit.com

Freelance writer, Ghost writer, Article writer or whatever you call us, targets to have clients that we can work with us over years, although there are thousands of freelance writers out there, only ...

How to Make Your Articles Rich in Content -- Pam F Lokker

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Article Writing Skill- 11 Steps To Gain Exceptional Article Writing Skills -- Sean R Mize

Great, exceptional writing skills are one of the pre-requisites to excel in the field of article writing. Many people believe that article writing is an overwhelming task and that is it something ...

How To Break Into Magazine Writing -- Jennifer Carsen

As a freelance success story, Linda Formichelli walks the talk. She's written for more than 120 magazines, including Woman's Day, Health, Writer's Digest, Redbook, Business Start-Ups, ...

10 Article Writing Quirks? -- 100earningtips.com

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Would You Like to Write? -- Ronali dela Cruz

Starting Out Youve finally decided its time to act upon your dreams and fantasies of being the next J. K. Rowling, or maybe even the English bard William Shakespeare. Begin with a burning passion for ...

How To Encourage Creative Writing For Children -- Kenny Doucette

If you are a parent who is looking to help your child develop creatively and emotionally as well as physically, you will find that you need to look into how creative writing is something that might ...

Article writing is a great way -- Naveen Kumar

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If you have written any article and submitted then you know for the fact that some articles gets unwarranted attention, whereas some articles fades away in piles of articles. Saying it as ...

How to Write a Business Letter - Super Tips to Create a Stunning Business Letter -- Lee, Michael

If you are planning to start a business, you cannot afford to neglect knowing how to write a business letter. Even if your business may be just a small entrepreneurial startup, knowing how to write a ...

Complaint Letters -- Dhara Rami

Normally customers who are unsatisfied with some product or services write a complaint letter. Always try to keep it to the point and it should include required documentation. In order to have a ...

Good Bye Letters -- Dhara Rami

Now a day's more and more people are changing their jobs quite frequently. Hence the need for saying goodbye to there fellow co-workers arises. So normally everyone is looking for that great ...

Tips to Write "Sorry" Letters -- Dhara Rami

We all make mistakes and the need to say sorry does occur. An apology or Sorry Letter is normally written for defective or damaged product, late payment, providing poor service, shipping delay, ...

How to Write Farewell Letters -- Dhara Rami

When you are leaving from one place to another then you will be required to write a farewell letter to your friends, neighbors or co-workers. It plays a vital role for any business. For different ...

Sales Letter -- Dhara Rami

A sales letter is one, which is written mainly to generate sales. It is considered as a customized form of direct mail marketing. It should influence your readers to take some action like they place ...

Request Letters -- Dhara Rami

A Request Letter is basically an expression or a question where we request to get particular information. It is also sometimes referred to as LOR - Letter of Request. If you are just asking for an ...

Resignation Letter Format -- Dhara Rami

A person who is leaving an organization in order to confirm that he/she is leaving writes a resignation letter. It can be considered as a notice to the company of his/her departure. It is always ...

Write a Children's Book - 5 Ways to Make Your Book a Success! -- Lisa Brunel

Are you in the progress of writing a children's book? Have you thought about writing a nice little story that children and their caregivers would like to read? There is defiantly a need for more ...

Mixed Metaphors Can Lead to Confusing Writing -- Jane Sumerset

Mixed metaphors seem to be a recurring problem for some writers. While there is great value in using metaphors to add color to a piece, some people tend to rely on them too much. The result are ...

Web Article Writing Tips - Get Straight to the Point -- Sean R Mize

There is a reason why most articles you can find in the online arena are very tight and relatively short. It's because this is how online users want them to be. As a writer, you need to ...

7 Key Self-Motivation Strategies for Writers -- Luc Reid

Writingespecially writing and trying to sell large projects, like novelsis a clear-cut example of an area where self-motivation is essential. While this post is written especially for writers, the ...

Ebook Writing - Writing Ebooks Like A Pro -- FastSubmitArticles.com

Ebooks continue to take the internet by storm! More and more writers who have entrepreneurial instincts are making thousands of dollars per month by simply publishing and selling their creations over ...

Ebook Writing - Choosing Topics, Writing And Selling Ebooks -- FastSubmitArticles.com

There is no doubt that the success of your ebooks will largely depend on your chosen topics. Your chances of making your ebooks best-sellers will dramatically increase if you write about topics that ...

Thoughtful Words For a Thank You Note - What to Write on a Thank You Note to Express Your Gratitude -- Michael Lee

Sending people thank you notes is one way you can show how much you appreciate them. While a lot of people send them after hosting a party or an event, you can also send these notes to people for ...

7 Simple Steps To Prepare And Deliver A Speech -- Edward Hope

Central to the art of public speaking is the method used to prepare and deliver speeches. If we are sure we know how to go about preparing and delivering a speech, our fear subsides and we can lose ...

Controlling Your Fear Of Public Speaking -- Edward Hope

To persuade, a speaker must talk fluently with courage and confidence. When fear or timidity becomes evident, an audience loses confidence in a speaker's ability to persuade. Obviously, if he ...

What Type Of Words Are The Most Effective To Use In Publc Speaking -- Edward Hope

The objective of effective public speaking is to communicate in a clear and interesting way. The language used will depend on the type of audience and your own personal style. Because of this there ...

How Freelance Writers Can Ensure They Get Paid! -- Leah G

Most freelance writers will have had experience of late or no payment for work submitted in good faith and had all the stress that goes along with chasing payments and knowing that all that time you ...

How to Evoke Passion in Your Writing -- Leah G

How to evoke emotion from your reader The better writers tend to be those who are able to evoke an emotional response from their readers, whether it be intense pleasure, empathy with your fictional ...

How to Apply For Writing Jobs Without Fear of Rejection -- Leah G

There are thousands of writing jobs posted all over the Internet and even more writers applying for those jobs and writing contracts so how do you deal with rejection when the offers do not come your ...

How to Write For the Internet and Sell More Getting It Right! -- Leah G

Everyone that does business on the Internet can benefit from understanding how to write for the Internet and how people read on the Internet. Internet users read differently when surfing the Internet ...

Why Do We Write? -- Lola T. Parker

I recently started a blog about what it's like to be a writer. Now that it's public knowledge that I love to write (yes, it used to be my dirty little secret), I get this question at least ...

Writing a Formal Letter -- David Urmann

Writing a formal letter may be a difficult task for a beginner but once you get the proper format, it will be easy later on. Formal letters usually require a format or a template. Just follow a ...

How to Write a Business Letter -- Kenny Leones

Business letter refers to a form of communication used when writing to corporations or any institution that has a formal structure. The letter is commonly made for inquiries or correspondence between ...

How to Write a Reference Letter -- Kenny Leones

A letter of reference refers to a type of letter that assesses the personal qualities, capabilities and special skills of a particular individual. The letter usually includes character related ...

Power-Up Writing with Just the Right Word -- Gini Cunningham

I had the great fun of scoring fifth grade writing assessments for the state this past week-end. Again I was excited to witness the continuing improvement of young writers. The topic this year was to ...

Tips for better online writing -- Jessica Parker

These days almost everyone seems to be in the world of online writing. Here are some tips for writing articles specifically for online purpose. 1. Keep your articles short and to the point. Most ...

Delete Unnecessary Words to Be a Better Writer -- Tom Aaron

Pleonasm is Greek for using unnecessary words, and pleonastic words are thus unnecessary words. Strunk and White are the first pleonists that we know. Their succinct text outlines the basic elements ...

How to Write a Paragraph That Will Capture Attention Spans -- Rick Wystan

Learning how to write and writing well is going to be required of you sooner or later. Whether you have to write for professional purposes or writing that letter of introduction to someone special. ...

Article Writing - 6 Mistakes to Avoid in Article Writing -- J B Cole

Popularizing your articles in various article libraries and site is the primary activity of any marketer interested in building his brand and reputation. However, there are certain points that ...

Tips to become a good public speaker -- Sania

We sometimes think that public speaking is an art which only a few can do well, others think that its not their cup of tea. The truth is that public speaking is just another skill which can be ...

What is a Footnote? -- Arthur Campbell

Footnotes are a form of documentation used primarily by academic writers, which appear, as the name implies, at the bottom of a page of text. They tend to be numbered sequentially throughout an ...

Simple Tips For Beautiful Writing -- Steven M Griffin

As I research this product and that method, I'm often amazed how so many people take the time to create blogs and write articles, and yet the prospect of proofreading seems totally alien to them. ...

How to Handle Indefinite Subjects in Your Writing -- Jane Sumerset

Some forms of writing, depending on the subject, will often require you to use inclusive pronouns and grammar constructs, rather than singular, specific ones. This becomes especially prominent when ...

The Speed Reading Technique That Will Blow Your Hat Off... -- Robert Watson

The speed with which you read ultimately depends of the purpose of your reading. Genres such as literature and poetry require slow, meditative reading and so the art of speed reading is not always ...

Learn How to Start a Novel That Will Be Fun and Easy to Write -- Elizabeth L. Andrews

If you are really interested in writing a novel that will feel satisfying to you and to your readers, it's important to start things off right. Although you may just want to jump into your ...

Perfecting Punctuation - How to Put the Apostrophe to Work -- Sandra Ferguson

The Apostrophe has been around for quite a bit-say since the 16th century. At that time, the little curlicue punctuation mark held the intent purpose of signifying 'omission.' Shakespeare, ...

Good Writing Skills and How They Can Be Identified -- Alfred Spengly

What makes a good writer? Whether you want to be one or need one, the question is the same. Therefore, we ask, "Is a good author someone who can capture the absolute heart of an issue in a single ...

Article Tips - How to Write Article Content -- Peter Nisbet

Article tips on how to write article content will be very useful in a year when article writing ability is going to be a definite advantage. Pay per click advertising is less of an attractive ...

How To Speak With Confidence And Win Over The World -- Greg Frost

One of the ways that you can tell if someone does not have that much confidence within them is by the way they speak, the words that they use, the tone and the overall volume. You would classify ...

Top 7 Tips to Be Great Public Speaker -- Colin Turner

Public speaking is one of the most important ways to expand your business, your profession or your institution. There are an infinite numbers of groups looking for educational and entertaining public ...

How to Write a First-Person Narrative -- Jane Sumerset

In creative writing, the first person narrative is a popular format for its ability to create an immediate connection with the audience. With the writer playing the main actor, it's easy to get ...

How to Write Guide - Exclamation Points -- Jane Sumerset

The greener you are as a writer, the more generous you usually act with exclamation points. Taught during early grammar school as an important punctuation and typically allowed to fester by grammar ...

Public Speaking - Do You Make These Mistakes? -- Edward Hope

The presentation style and language used in putting over your speech will depend on many different factors; who are your listeners, your style of speaking and the subject you are speaking on. There ...

How to start writing and submit articles -- Jessica Author

Many people think that writing online articles, posting video's on youtube, doing messaging on facebook or twitter is super cool. They feel that doing all this means you need to be a tech geek or ...

Selecting best topics to write articles -- Jessica Ramsay

I still remember, few years back I wanted to write articles which make maximum impact and draw maximum audience. I started searching on the internet about the topics which are most searched on the ...

How to Write 20 Articles in One Day - I Did it and I'll Show You How You Can Too! -- Malcom Masterson

What would you do with 20 fresh, original articles? Unique and new content is almost like currency on the internet. Because you can use them in so many ways, knowing how to create them quickly is ...

Why Write For The Web? -- Danielle Hollister

Where else can you find thousands of potential publishers from across the world within minutes? Breaking into the business of writing for the web is similar to beginning to get published off-line ...

Tips on writing good online articles -- Jessica Ramsay

Article writing can be a lot of fun but everything you do should have a style and the way you present yourself. These days people write blogs and submit in various article directories, but one should ...

Tips on Writing a Good Biography -- Tiffany Provost

It is understandable that you may be bored with an assignment which asks you to write a biography. Biographies, done properly are quite entertaining, and can get you a good mark. Just follow this ...

How to Write an Article - Three Ways -- Steven Gillman

Perhaps you want to promote your website or get paid to write for other webmasters, but you don't know how to write an article for online use. Don't worry. The following three formats make it ...

Write That Letter Yourself and Save Big Bucks! -- Shaun Fawcett

Do you have any idea how much money you can save by doing your own day-to-day home and business writing? Probably much more than you think. Did you know that it can cost anywhere from $50 - $100 per ...

Letter Writing - The 7 Deadly Sins -- Shaun Fawcett

Through my various websites and my editing service I receive scores of letters (as well as other docs) that people have drafted but want me to review, revise and finalize for them. Over time, I have ...

Top 5 Tips to Become a Successful Freelance Writer -- Jitesh Arora

The financial melt down has taken its toll on the career dreams of many. Pay cuts and termination of jobs have become the order of the day. At this juncture Freelance writing can be opted as an ...

Whether You Are a Seasoned Or Budding Writer, You Need to Take Good Notes -- Harriet Hodgson

I will always be grateful to the eighth grade teacher who taught me how to take notes in outline form. Though her name escapes me, I still remember her note-taking tips. Thank goodness, because ...

20 Crucial Tips For Writing High-Quality Multiple-Choice Test Questions For College Students -- John Soares

Multiple-choice test questions are perhaps the most widely used method of testing students' knowledge. If you are a textbook supplements writer, you could be writing questions for a test bank, ...

How to Create Your Own Self-Published Booklet -- Yvonne Skudder

It is convenient to think that an easy way to promote business is through brochures and classified ads. But thinking in a deeper level, creating your own business booklet will not only promote your ...

Some Tips For Writing a Memoir -- Trevor Johnson

Memoirs are different than autobiographies. While autobiographies tend to be written for people who simply want to know more facts and details about your life, memoirs are more focused on ...

4 Lessons Learned From Our Readers -- David Bowman

4 Lessons Learned from Our Readers I spend a considerable amount of time each week preparing articles on writing for Internet distribution, making posts on various writing blogs, responding to users ...

Do You Need an English Degree to Write Well? -- David Bowman

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me he or she has difficulty communicating in writing, I'd have... a lot of dollars. When I ask why, the response is invariably the same: "I just ...

Tips For Writing Effective Brochures -- Jerry Payne

It's almost a lost art. In this day and age, a splashy, attention-getting design is what people typically want in their product brochures. So much so that the wording often gets overlooked. But ...

Five Reasons Writers Block Themselves -- Dr. Gary S. Goodman

It seems to me there are five reasons writers choose to block themselves: (1) You have nothing to say. (2) You're timid about saying what you want to say. (3) You feel you've said it before; ...

The Secret to Better Writing & Speaking -- Dr. Gary S. Goodman

One of the very best communication classes I ever took in college was with an instructor that had a good academic background from Stanford, but more important, he was one of Dale Carnegie's ...

Every Day in Every Way Your Writing Gets Better and Better! -- Dr. Gary S. Goodman

I'm making what I consider a deep inquiry into the sources of and cures for, writer's block. I'm examining it from various viewpoints: (1) As a form of procrastination; (2) As fear of ...

Techniques For Better Writing -- Shelley M DuPont

Good writing does not just happen. It takes experience which means it takes practice. Not only that, but it is important that you learn how to edit and revise your work along the way. Many people ...

Introduction to Writing -- Ragnar Terjeson Miljeteig

There are many different ways you can write. One approach is to simply write what you're thinking about at the moment, for example how your day was or how the food you just ate tasted. This sort ...

Writing Fees - How Much to Charge? -- Jim Kepler

In order to make your writing as an independent contractor equal your income as a full-time employee, apply the following formula to your current salary: Salary + benefits + expenses divided by your ...

Five Things I Hate About Press Releases -- Angela Connor

I think it's a real shame how so many business owners agonize over the proper format of a press release. What's important about a document that is supposed to be both informative and ...

Six Quick Tips For Aspiring Book Authors -- Angela Connor

Now that I've written a book, I want to scream from the mountain tops how much I truly believe that anyone who has the drive and desire to write a book can find the time to get it done with a ...

The Six Most Destructive Words For Writers -- Jacob Krueger

The following are six of the most destructive words writers can say to themselves: "Maybe I Don't Really Want This..." If you're a writer, you've probably uttered these words more times ...

Four Keys to Writing For the Web -- Deborah Gaines

She hasn't the faintest idea how to tell a story. She wouldn't know a compound sentence if it fractured her leg. And her stock of similes is lower than the price of sand at the seashore. ...

4 Tips For Better Writing Results -- Krystalina Soash

For a freelance writer, sometimes things can get a little overwhelming, and in this field it's feast or famine, sometimes writing projects are just oozing out of the woodwork, other times you ...

How to Start Writing a Book in Your Free Time -- Trevor Johnson

Do you have a great idea that you think would make a compelling book but don't know how to start the writing process? Or, perhaps you suddenly have a lot of free time on your hands and would love ...

The Art of Creative Writing -- Tom R Evans

There are two really common reasons why authors get writer's block. The first is a lack of inner confidence about their writing ability. The second is a belief that they simply don't have the ...

Improving Your Written Communication -- Cashmere Lashkari

Today I elaborate about improving your Writing Skills. Most of us would go to great lengths in school to research material for essays and find suitable quotations to begin them with. (I personally ...

The Benefits of Writing a Personal Journal -- Myrko Thum

I've been writing a personal journal for over 3 years now. It is a simple Word-document. Well, at least it started out as simple. I have to say that I am very happy that I started it and I am ...

Top Ten Ways to Write an Effective Real Estate Letter -- Lanard Perry

Here's a tongue in cheek take on writing an effective real estate letter. Actually, it's truer for me than I care to admit. If followed to a tee you'll become as good at writing letters ...

A Personal Reference Letter of Recommendation Shouldn't Be Boring -- Lanard Perry

When I wrote my first personal reference letter of recommendation I didn't know where to start. It was pretty challenging...and now that I'm older you'd think writing reference letters ...

Letter Writing -- Manjusha Nambiar

An effective letter must be clearly organized and carefully thought out. The following tips should make your task easier. Address Put your address at the top on the right. Put the smallest item ...

Writing Engagement Announcements - 3 Simple Steps to a Well-Written Engagement Announcement -- Michael Lee

You're finally engaged! But at this point, only your closest friends and family know about it. To fill everybody else in, you're going to have to announce your new status in the newspapers. ...

The Easiest Way to Make Money Writing -- Michael Lee

Want to know the easiest way to make money writing? With a lot of successful writers out there, you'd probably think that writing is as simple as writing down your thoughts and getting paid for ...

How to Write a Formal RSVP to an Invitation -- Michael Lee

When you receive an invitation for an event, you should know how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. RSVP basically means please respond. Not responding would be considered rude, as your host ...

Love Letters to Write to a Boyfriend - How to Use Love Letters to Show Him You Care -- Michael Lee

You don't really need a reason to come up with love letters to write to a boyfriend. Anniversary or not, guys appreciate it when their girlfriends show how much they care about them. You might be ...

How to Write a Resignation Letter - Resigning on a Positive Note -- Michael Lee

If you're entertaining thoughts of leaving your current office, you'd better learn how to write a resignation letter the right way. Even if you have one foot already out the door, it is no ...

How to Write a Reference Letter - 5 Vital Tips in Writing an Persuasive Reference Letter -- Michael Lee

Knowing how to write a reference letter for someone can be a daunting task. After all, you know that it plays a big part in that person's chance of getting accepted. Luckily, this article is here ...

How to Write a Review -- Elizabeth Calwell

Reviews, like man, are not created equal - some are just plain crap and do nothing but confuse their readers, as opposed to inspiring them to see something their way. A review, however, is not as ...

Writing a Friendly Letter -- David Urmann

A friendly letter may be informal or casual, but it is still a letter. And as a general rule, letters should be clear, readable and organized. Otherwise, the recipient will have a hard time ...

How to Write a Novel - Simple Steps to Get You Started -- Trevor Johnson

Are you interested in learning how to write a novel? If so, you will want to seriously consider the tips and suggestions herein. These tips and methods have been used by hundreds of successful and ...

How to Write a Press Release: Punchy Headlines -- Dee Power

A press release is simply an announcement of a newsworthy event, information that is timely, entertaining, interesting, or helpful. A punchy headline is critical in getting your press release ...

How to Write a Letter of Complaint -- Jane Sumerset

Letters of complaint can be a sensitive piece of writing. Done with little regard for professional presentation, they are likely to elicit nothing but a defensive or dismissive response. Instead of ...

How to Write a Romantic Love Letter -- Stacy Fox

A romantic love letter is one of the most deeply personal gifts you can give someone you love. But most people don't know how to go about drafting one. This article will describe how to write a ...

Three Ways to Make Money Writing Ebooks -- Steven Gillman

There are many ways you can make money writing ebooks. Here are three of them. You don't even need a website for the last two. Ebooks - The Traditional Way It may be a stretch to call something ...

The Importance of Spelling When Writing a Novel -- Elizabeth St Denny Mfa

Writing a novel is dream that many of us hold in our hearts, your novel does not have to be your dream. All you need is to dedicate some time to learn how to bring out that novel inside you. A new ...

The One-Sentence Paragraph -- David Bowman

Paragraphs can be written in many ways. In nonfiction documents, for example, a paragraph may first establish context for an idea, provide supporting information, and then conclude with an impact or ...

Don't Hedge -- David Bowman

As the word is being used here, "hedge" means to qualify your statements, express them as opinions, or tell the reader that you are not confident in what you are writing. In the following sample ...

Thank You Appreciation Verses - Unique Examples For Your Cards and Notes -- Sabrina Lawton

Thank you appreciation verses can be added to our written notes of gratitude when you wish to express yourself in a more poetic fashion. Throughout our lives, we usually face several situations when ...

Writing Reference Letters -- Sturat Mitchel

Writing a reference letter is not always easy, especially if you are not very experienced in it. If you want to find out how to write a reference letter here are some interesting tips for you: - ...

How to Think Up Good Writing Ideas -- Wendy Addams

Many writers face the problem of coming up with good ideas. Whether you need an idea for a story, article, or even a poem, the first step is having an idea. For some writers, ideas just come to them ...

Writing - 5 Tips to Nurture Your Creativity -- Angela Booth

Your creativity is the bedrock of your writing career. However every writer knows that at times you're much more creative than you usually are. Let's look at five tips which will help you to ...

Writing Business E-Mails -- Heather Hansen

E-mails are much less formal than official letters. They are quick and easy to send. They also allow you to communicate to a large group simultaneously. Sending e-mails can prevent playing phone tag ...

Even Professional Public Speakers Make Mistakes - Here Are The Top 10 -- Heather Hansen

Have you ever been really excited about going to a conference just to be unpleasantly surprised by the quality of the speakers? There are some really high caliber speakers in the world, many of which ...

How to Format a Press Release -- Althea Marie Tan

It is not enough to simply write a press release and then publish it on the web. You should know the correct press release format. Hundreds to thousands of new press releases are uploaded on the web ...

What Makes a Great Business Letter? -- Ingrid Cliff

Letters can be anything from welcoming new clients, promoting your goods and services, chasing up unpaid bills or dealing with your employees as well as the never ending answering of emails. But what ...

How to Write Successfully For the Web - Humans Vs Search Engines -- Mike Dias

Most people think that writing for the web is same thing as writing a high school essay or writing to friends, but it really isn't. When you write content for the web you should be on the lookout ...

How to Communicate Better in 3 Simple Steps -- Peter Murphy

Do you ever leave conversations at work wondering why you bothered opening your mouth? Do you sometimes wonder how many times you have to tell somebody something in order for them to get it right? Do ...

Article Writing Introductions - 3 Eye Catching Techniques -- Leon Steyn

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Are You Wasting Your Time Writing? -- Jimbo Thomas

Today, there will be thousands of pages of new travel copywriting added to the millions of travel copy pages on the internet. How on earth are you going to make your page, your copy, stand-out from ...

3 Rules of Good English in Technical Writing -- Ugur Akinci

Here are three rules that will help you write technical documents that are much easier to read, understand and remember. 1) Follow the subject of the sentence immediately with the verb. For example: ...

Tips Is For Your Writing Journey -- Gayatri Kansara

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Do Not Ignore The Significance Of Strong Writing -- printplace.com

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Writing a Sales Letter Well! -- killer-sales-letters.com

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Article Writing Tips - The Tone of Your Article -- Steven Wagenheim

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Stay at Home Moms - 3 Tips to Help You Earn Money Writing Articles -- Mathieu Delaborde

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Thank You Sayings - Add These to Your Thank You Note Wording -- Sabrina Lawton

If you need assistance with your thank you sayings to add to your thank you note wording, the internet is probably the most favorable place to find them. It's comfortable to say thank you, we all ...

Sample Thank You Notes - Tips on How to Write Great Thank Yous -- Sabrina Lawton

Sample thank you notes can be of great assistance if you're in need of writing a note of appreciation or gratitude, and are finding it difficult to express your feelings on paper. Perhaps your ...

Thank You Card Wording - Get Help Expressing Yourself -- Sabrina Lawton

Take advantage of thank you card wording by searching online for examples of how to show your gratitude. Thank you cards are special whether for someone who attended your wedding, birthday party, or ...

Thank You Poems to Teachers - 4 Tips to Success -- Sabrina Lawton

Thank you poems to teachers are a lovely way to show appreciation for the hard work they have done to help you reach your educational goals. It means a lot for teachers to be appreciated by their ...

Thank You Phrases to Write in Cards -- Sabrina Lawton

At times it can become a difficult task to think of the correct thank you phrases to write in cards to someone who has been so kind and generous to you. You want so much to convey your love and ...

Writing Good Personal Thank You Notes -- Sabrina Lawton

Sharing appreciation with personal thank you notes are certainly ideal ways to express your caring to the people present in your life. Additionally, if you own a business, it's also a good way to ...

Thank You Note For Coworkers - 4 Tips on How to Write a Thoughtful Thank You Note -- Sabrina Lawton

Writing thank you note for coworkers can be a time to pay homage to people who have been there for us at important moments in our working lives. In busy times, we often overlook our coworkers who ...

Proper Etiquette When Writing A Thank-you Note -- Shawn Thomas

You don't need a 10-week crash course from Ms. Manners to use proper etiquette when writing a thank-you note. As the old saying goes, a little common sense goes a long way. Here are five ...

Tips For Business Letter Writing -- Shawn Thomas

No matter what your business is and what the objective of any individual letter or memo, you want all of your business communications to deliver the message that you are a competent professional. Of ...

Common Mistakes In Letter Writing -- Shawn Thomas

People have a tendency to avoid tasks for one of two reasons: 1) they find the task unpleasant or 2) they fear or know they are bad at it. Letter writing can fall into either of these two categories. ...

Thank You Letters Make a Difference in Personal and Professional Relationships -- Kevin Savetz

Writing a thank you letter may seem antiquated or even unnecessary in today's fast-paced world, with modern communication tools such as email and instant messaging just a click away. But ...

Recommendation Letter Writing Made Easy With Templates -- Kevin Savetz

Letters of recommendation are routinely sought for employment and education situations. You may also find yourself asked to write a reference letter for someone seeking to adopt a child, get into ...

Pronouns and Antecedents - How to Write What You Mean When Replacing a Noun -- Kelly Schaub

Do you ever feel like spinning the arrow-spinner from the game Twister when reading? If the author has unclear antecedents to their pronouns, you might as well do so to find the noun referred to by ...

How to Write Your Own Love Story Or Poetry -- D. Teoli

This article involves the topic of how to write your own love story or poetry. The best thing to do is read it a couple times and then begin slowly - referencing any other aids or relevant websites ...

Freelance Writing - Finding Your Focus -- Lisa A Mason

Whether you are new to the freelance writing scene or a current writer looking for a way to better your business, it's important that you learn to find your focus. You need to determine both the ...

Want to Write a Book? Five Tips to Set and Achieve Your Writing Goals -- Melinda Copp

If you want to write a book, or tackle any other important writing project, then setting clear, powerful goals can put you on the path to success. No matter what you hope to accomplish, the following ...

My First Book - Getting Started -- Lori Medford

Writing a book for the first time can seem like a daunting task and you may be wondering how to get started. First, get rid of the idea that you don't have the time. Many people talk themselves ...

7 Golden Rules of Travel Writing -- Rebecca Ann

Did you ever hear of the "golden rule?" The golden rule states to "treat others as you would want to be treated." This is great advice for anyone who is about to travel, especially if you're ...

10 Smart Moves For Getting Published in Top Magazines -- Marcia Yudkin

Eager to see your byline in magazines like Smithsonian, National Geographic, Parade or Outside? Here are 10 tips on getting past the threshold of "Maybe" to "Yes" at top magazines. 1. Put timing on ...

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions For Writers -- Joanna Penn

1. Write more. Find the time to invest in your writing. There is a myth of creativity that you need the perfect time and space to create perfect words. But you write about real life, so find time in ...

Kinds of Letters -- David Urmann

We encounter different kinds of letters daily. We get personal letters from friends. We receive business letters at work, and some collection letters from the bank. These letters have integral to our ...

How to Write a Newsletter - Seven Effective Newsletter Writing Tips and Tricks -- Megan Tsai

So you've decided to write a newsletter? Good for you. Newsletters are one of the most effective communication tools whether you run a business, manage a non-profit organization or organize a ...

Once is More Than Enough -- Kellee Weinhold

Almost no one eats the same for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of us pick up the remote when we realize we have already seen the episode on the screen. And we can probably all agree that if the ...

Consider Story Structure Before You Begin Writing -- Kellee Weinhold

Almost every writer, in one way or another, asks the question, What do I want to say? Unfortunately, too many nonfiction writers do so without giving a second thought to how they are going to say it. ...

Epic Failure - How to Not Connect With the Audience -- Christopher L Elliott

Here is what I want you to do: Think about the most recent presentation to which you have been subjected. Be it live, on the Internet, or via the television. Without referencing the presentation, ...

Are You Getting Worse As a Speaker? -- Christopher L Elliott

I have spoken to 5 difference audiences in a week. In that time I have noticed something about my presentation. I am not connecting with the audience or communicating as well as I have in the past. ...

Public Speaking Excellence - Finding Your Voice -- Christopher L Elliott

Have you realized? Have you ever heard someone give a speech and midway through realize that it was not their speech at all? It could be that someone plagiarized a speech or it just doesn't sound ...

Speak to Be Remembered and Repeated -- Christopher L Elliott

A Reminder from the Master Yesterday, while listening to a recording by one of the true masters of public speaking, Patricia Fripp, she said something in her talk that absolutely blew me into a ...

Tips For Becoming a Freelance Writer -- Matt Crook

The idea of being a freelance writer conjures up images of a glamorous lifestyle and long days off. But it's really not like that. Being a freelance writer is hard work - darn hard work. It's ...

Amateur Writers - Why Not Self-Publish? -- Kerry Finch

There is so much competition in the marketplace for fiction writers and those involved in creative writing - it is not an easy field to break into. True, there is an insatiable demand for fresh ...

Why Communication Skills Are Important -- Don L

While there are many skills that are necessary for success, communication skills are among the most important. Your communication skills can make or break your career. If you are good at ...

How to Write Thank You Cards For Different Occasions -- Apurva Shree

When it comes to writing thank you cards, sometimes, you find it very difficult to find the right words. Well, there are no rules or general format to write these notes. The choice of words will ...

Persuasive Writing: 3 Useful Persuasive Writing Tips for Beginners -- Michael Lee

Persuasive writing can be a bit of a challenge, especially for beginners. Unlike descriptive essays, persuasive articles have a mission to convince readers about a certain issue or subject. This kind ...

Giving A Speech - Not As Scary As One Might Think -- Theo Swan

For some people, knowing they have to give a speech at a party or wedding can ruin their night or even the whole week before the party. Taking a few minutes to prepare yourself can make a huge ...

Can Anyone Become a Successful Writer? -- Jennifer Mattern

There are two common things you may here about being a freelance writer, from those outside of the freelance writing profession: It's easy being a writer, and anyone can do it. It's extremely ...

Suggestions For Writing A Thank You Note -- Rachel Jackson

Many of us learned from our parents that it is proper in a variety of situations to compose a handwritten note of thanks, as when you receive a gift. The expectation for composing a well-written ...

Writing a Book - Get Started the Easy Way -- Angela Booth

Want to write a book? Such a long project can seem intimidating. However, with the right planning, you'll find it easy and enjoyable -- it will make money for you as well. You'll find four ...

Incredibly Bad Articles Will Kill Your Credibility -- Annaya Rana

I've noticed a disturbing trend recently of articles suggesting that people write articles to send traffic to their websites, and enhance their credibility. In theory, the more articles you ...

Teaching Writing -- Sharon De Hinojosa

Some good websites for teaching writing are Scholastic and Teaching Ideas Remember to teach the writing process (Pre-Writing, Writing, Editing, and Proof-reading). Start with Pre-Writing, so that ...

Writing a Poem -- Karin Steyn

When we write words in an organized way, why do we call it a poem? What makes it different to any other written work? Poetry, like any work of art, requires emotion and creativity. It involves using ...

How Best to Write a Love Poem -- Francis K Githinji

Has your relationship been nice but you now want to make it great, you have gone through all the ideas of enhancing a relationship and they do not seem to appeal much. Are you a creative person, and ...

Journal Writing Topics -- Wendy Pan

No matter how long you've been writing, whether it's creative writing for your own enjoyment, or if you are a seasoned, professional author with published books on the shelves, one day ...

Looking to Work at Home? Try Copy Editing! -- Shan Qasir

There are some people in this world who don't like to say "Yes Boss". For those types of people, peace of mind is obligatory and they like to be their own bosses. However, they still need some ...

Power Words And Phrases -- Al Martinovic

I like to use power phrases when writing sales material. These power phrases add punch to a line or a paragraph and I usually use them to start off a sentence. You can generally find alot of "power ...

How to Write a Book in 48 Days Or Less -- Earma Brown

Are you ready to finish your book? It doesn't matter if you are almost finished after 2 years or just beginning, these book writing tips will help you finish in the next 48 days. You owe it to ...

How to Addict Yourself to Writing -- Scott Ginsberg

There's nothing more terrifying than facing a blank page. Even Shakespeare and Steven King would agree to that! But, if you can get yourself addicted to writing, writer's block will become an ...

What Is Freelance SEO Writing? -- Brian Konradt

SEO writing is one of the newer forms of freelance writing spawned by the Internet Age, and as such, SEO writing is an excellent way -- if at times a frustrating way -- for budding writers to cut ...

What Is Freelance Blogging? -- Brian Konradt

Blogging (short for "web logging"), born from the Internet age, is one of the newer venues for freelance writing. The Internet has generated a lot of news about the financial possibilities open to ...

What Is Freelance Public Relations Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Becoming a successful freelance public relations writer requires you to write persuasively and analytically. The key to persuasive writing is the key to good writing in general: know your audience. ...

What Is Freelance Journalism? -- Brian Konradt

Freelance journalism is one of the more hectic forms of freelance writing. If you want to become a successful freelance journalist, you'll need to be comfortable with spending much time hunting ...

What Is Freelance Food Writing? -- Brian Konradt

If you have a good appetite and a way with words, food writing may be a career option to consider. Not only is doing research for food writing one of the more enjoyable tasks in freelance writing, ...

What Is Freelance Ghostwriting? -- Brian Konradt

Becoming a successful ghostwriter demands two things: discretion and the ability to work quickly based on someone else's outline. Ghostwriting may not be the most creatively satisfying ...

What Is Freelance E-book Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Along with blogging and SEO writing, writing e-books is one of the newest forms of freelance writing. E-books involve a wide variety of subject matter and lets you stretch your writing abilities, ...

What Is Freelance Magazine Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Freelance magazine writing can be one of the most rewarding careers available to a freelance writer. Successful magazine writers are articulate, have a wide variety of interests, and know how to ...

What Is Freelance Speech Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Freelance speech writing is the champagne of freelance writing; it offers a high degree of creativity, a high-profile clientele, and the chance to have your work heard among elite people. Of course, ...

What Is Freelance Technical Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Technical writing requires the ability to write clearly, plainly, and accurately about extremely complicated material. If you can do that-and quickly-then becoming a successful technical writer is ...

What Is Freelance Travel Writing? -- Brian Konradt

Becoming a successful travel writer involves some imagination, some legwork, and a powerful eye for detail to transform the rich experience of a place into a clear, exciting article. If you can do ...

How to Write a Better Press Release -- Brian Konradt

A press release is the most effective way to generate free publicity for your business or organization. A well-written press releases can generate mountains of coverage, and most of the time, that ...

How to Write a Better Newsletter -- Brian Konradt

Writing and publishing a newsletter is one of the most satisfying ways to promote your business, get involved in your community, or exercise those creative muscles. Imagine it: you at the helm of ...

How to Multiply Your Freelance Writing Work -- Brian Konradt

You can turn your $200 fee to write a press release into $2,000 to carry out an entire PR campaign simply by convincing clients to invest in campaigns, instead of individual assignments. Campaigns ...

Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer -- Brian Konradt

Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer by Brian S. Konradt of BSK Communications and Associates My samples are self-selling. They gleam behind ...

How to Break In and Succeed as a Screenwriter -- Brian Konradt

Screenwriting is a competitive trade. To distinguish yourself as a prize-winning writer you need to master organizational skills, take creative risks, and learn how best to present your final ...

How To Improve Your Lousy Writing Skills In The Workplace -- Brian Konradt

If theres one important reason why you need to write effectively in the workplace, it is this: the quality of your writing imprints a lasting impression on the reader. This reader may be your boss, a ...

How to Write Better Advertising Copy -- Brian Konradt

A successful marketing plan relies heavily on the pulling-power of advertising copy. Writing result-oriented ad copy is difficult, as it must appeal, entice, and convince consumers to take action. ...

How to Write a Better Memo -- Brian Konradt

Size doesnt matter. Such is the case with the memo. Isnt it amazing how one relatively short document can be such a huge pain? Memos are an overlooked office document. We assume the least amount of ...

How to Write and Publish a Better Newsletter -- Brian Konradt

Writing and publishing a newsletter is one of the most satisfying ways to promote your business, get involved in your community, or exercise those creative muscles. Imagine it: you at the helm of ...

How To Write A Better Instruction Manual -- Brian Konradt

If you know how to do something -- and can do it well, almost without thinking -- it makes sense that youd want to share this information. What better way to do it than with an instruction manual. ...

How To Write Better Editorial Articles -- Brian Konradt

Writing an editorial article may be one of the most satisfying forms of writing, especially for journalists trained to be objective at all costs. An editorial article can be about anything and from ...

How To Write The Perfect Letter Of Resignation -- Richard Adams

Resignation is the event that not only affects the person but the professional life of a person. Resignation can be of various reasons which can be personal as well as professional. Leaving a job can ...

Write At Least 1000 Words Every Day For A Week -- Jim Green

Now why would anyone want to do that: write 1000 words every day for a week? Well you wouldn't if you are an established writer; you are already pumping out much more than that on an average day. ...

Don't Write Short Texts, Write Concise Ones -- Philip Yaffe

If you are puzzled by this admonition, it is probably because you have been led to believe that "short" and "concise" are synonyms. They arent. My dictionary shows two definitions for "concise": 1. ...

Speaking Effectively in a Group Discussion -- Jennie Gandhi

A group discussion is essentially an arrangement wherein a group of individuals (generally applicants to professional degree courses or certain job profiles) are made to sit in a group (usually of ...

Getting it Write: The Ten Most Common Business Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid them -- Jo-Rosie Haffenden

How many business documents do UK companies produce each week? Think about the countless emails; the proposals for clients; the reports for management; the plans for colleagues. Whether by necessity ...

How to Write a Reference Letter -- Francis Jock

You deserve the perfect apartment, you've completed the application and the rest of the paper work. The only thing left for you to do is to get a character reference letter from someone. Not a ...

10 Words to Avoid When Writing -- David Bowman

Writing is a combination of art and craft. The art comes from lots of reading, talking, thinking, dreaming, and writing. The craft is primarily technique. Some techniques are complex, but a few are ...

Public Speaking - 7 Strategies for Giving a Damn Good Speech -- Darrell Causey

Your palms are sweating, your heart is pounding and you can't remember what to say. How did you ever get yourself in this mess? How will you react when you're introduced and everyone's ...

Public Speaking - How to Write a Great Speech -- Darrell Causey

The first step to delivering a great speech is writing a great speech. Taking the time to write a quality speech with useful content will do wonders for your confidence and delivering the speech is ...

Better Writing - 5 Strategies to Improve Your Spelling for Better Writing -- Darrell Causey

You might protest and cry out, "It's not fair!" But people will and do judge you by your writing and your spelling. So, it is very important that you learn to spell correctly. It is both, a ...

Persuasive Writing: 3 Useful Persuasive Writing Tips For Beginners -- Lee, Michael

Persuasive writing can be a bit of a challenge, especially for beginners. Unlike descriptive essays, persuasive articles have a mission to convince readers about a certain issue or subject. This kind ...

Don't Let Good Grammar Spoil Good Writing -- Philip Yaffe

If saying that good grammar can spoil good writing sounds like heresy, it was meant to. When I search the Web for writing tips, all too often the first bit of advice that comes back is "Be sure to ...

Increase Your Creative Writing Skills -- Marjorie J McDonald

Creativity is a process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts. It can also be new associations between existing ideas or concepts. The root word comes from Latin and means to have grown. ...

Creative Writing - Let's Get Creative - What's Your Story? -- Marjorie J McDonald

Stories have been the way information has been handed down through the years. As you think about the stories in your family that are commonly told and retold when your family members are in contact ...

Why Organize Story Ideas Before Writing -- Alma Hoffmann

Children have such inventive imaginations! When given a topic to write about, they often come up with many ideas and their stories can go on and on and on... Long stories with many details and twists ...

Professional Thank You Notes - How to Write Them -- Sabrina Lawton

If you are running a non-profit group or organization, being tactful is a must. Well written professional thank you notes should always include thanks to everyone who have helped you, or donated to ...

Effective Thank You Notes -- Sabrina Lawton

Thank you words are special. Whether it's after people have attended your birthday party or wedding, or simply just to show someone that you appreciate something that they have done for you, ...

Business Thank You Notes - 4 Major Tips -- Sabrina Lawton

Some people like writing business thank you notes and others don't. Are you one of the ones who don't? Never fear: here are some hints, tips, and sample thank you wording just for you. 1. Be ...

Thank You Words - Free Examples For Personal Use -- Sabrina Lawton

Nothing makes a person feel appreciated like a few well-chosen thank you words. Writing simple thank you cards makes people more likely to want to help you again if you need it, and shows that you ...

Words For Thank You Notes - Free Thank You Note Examples -- Sabrina Lawton

The right thank you note wording is essential to showing gratitude on paper. Most of us are left wondering - what are the right words for thank you notes to use? This can be hard to know. For all ...

Awesome Quotes - For Thank You Note Wording Examples -- Sabrina Lawton

There are awesome quotes available on the internet. It's easy to find most any quote for any need. That means there are a variety of quotes as well as famous quotes for you to use for your thank ...

Thank You Verses - Free Samples -- Sabrina Lawton

How do you go about putting your thank you verses in a thank you card or note? Here are some tips: Put them at the front of the card. This is a great way to introduce your thank you message and show ...

Letters of Reference Defined -- Shaun Fawcett

As I point out on the main page of my recommendation and reference resource Website, there is a great deal of general confusion about the differences and similarities between letters of reference and ...

Letters of Recommendation - Writing Power Phrases -- Shaun Fawcett

As a result of writing literally hundreds of letters of recommendation over the years, I have learned that there are certain common elements and approaches that are applicable to almost all such ...

Recommendation Letters Demystified -- Shaun Fawcett

There is a lot of confusion about recommendation letters. Recommendation letters are often referred to in a number of different ways including: letters of recommendation, reference letters, letters ...

You Too Can Write a How-To Book (or EBook) -- Shaun Fawcett

Are you aware that how-to books are among the easiest books to write? Yes, that's right, they really are! After all, how hard can it be to write about something you already know really well, ...

Little Known Pitfalls of Traditional Publishing Industry -- Shaun Fawcett

As many small-time authors and self-publishers have discovered the hard way, the traditional book publishing model is fraught with problems that conspire against an individual author/publisher making ...

6 Tricks To Squeeze Your Letters Onto One Page -- Shaun Fawcett

Anyone who has read any of my articles on the subject of letter writing or resume writing will know how important I believe it is to minimize the number of pages, preferably limiting them to one page ...

Go With The Flow: Write With Transition Words and Phrases -- Shaun Fawcett

One of the most common weaknesses I see in day-to-day writing is poor logical flow from one idea or point to the next. This usually takes the form of a bunch of seemingly unrelated phrases thrown ...

7 Secrets For Beating Writer's Block -- Shaun Fawcett

Most people can easily identify with the dreaded "writer's block". It is a well-known phenomenon that just about everyone has faced at one point in their lives. I used to suffer from writer's ...

E-mail 101: The Dos and Don'ts -- Shaun Fawcett

Even though many people have been writing e-mails for a few years now, you would be amazed at some of the pure gibberish that arrives in my e-mailbox on a regular basis. Many people seem to think ...

10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success -- Shaun Fawcett

During my 25-year career in a variety of professional positions in both the private and public sectors I have written literally thousands of letters and memos and hundreds of reports. If I had to ...

7 Essential Letter Writing Strategies -- Shaun Fawcett

Based on the feedback that I have been getting from visitors to my writinghelp-central.com Web site, letter writing is definitely the area where most people are looking for help or guidance when it ...

Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success -- Shaun Fawcett

At some point along the way, most of us have used what are commonly called "fill-in-the-blank" writing templates. We might have used them to write a letter, format an essay, or set-up a resume or CV. ...

Writing Business Letters That Get The Job Done -- Shaun Fawcett

Despite the widespread use of e-mail in commerce today, traditional business letters are still the main way that the majority of businesses officially communicate with their customers and other ...

Writers Block is Not a Terminal Condition -- Louie Jerome

All writers whether they are keen amateurs, or professionals, sometimes get that despondent feeling that their work is useless, they can't write any more and they have no more ideas. This is ...

Fixing the Flaws in the 10 Principles of Clear Writing -- Philip Yaffe

I recently did an Internet search for "clear writing" and frequently came up with the same list of "10 principles of clear writing". Each one is a piece of very good advice; however the list has two ...

How to Use Presentation Slides to Best Effect -- Philip Yaffe

How often have you attended a presentation where great attention apparently went into designing the slides - and apparently none into how they were used? Or the speaker played with the slides as if ...

What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us about Clear, Concise Writing -- Philip Yaffe

Abraham Lincoln, America's iconic 16th President (1861-65), was never known as either a great writer or a great orator. Yet he penned one of the most highly praised and oft-quoted speeches in ...

Debunking the 7 per cent Rule, Public Speaking's Most Pernicious Myth -- Philip Yaffe

Have you ever heard the adage that communication is only 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal, i.e. body language and vocal variety? You probably have, and if you have any sense at all, you have ignored it. ...

Can Learning Languages Help You Better Understand Science and Technology? -- Philip Yaffe

"I was 24 years old when I first began thinking and speaking in a foreign language. It was like being released from prison. I saw my cell door swinging open and my mind flying free. That was over 40 ...

Notes on Writing from Writers of Note -- Philip Yaffe

When I am introduced at social gatherings, the host or hostess usually says: "Hi, I want you to meet Philip Yaffe. He is a professional writer." I almost always get the same response: "Oh, really. ...

Making Sense of Nonsense - Writing Advice from Lewis Carroll and the Jabberwocky -- Philip Yaffe

The absolute, unalterable, incontestable hallmark of a good expository (non-fiction) text is its clarity. Whatever other attributes it may have, if it isn't clear, it isn't good, Likewise, if ...

Columbo - What Can a Bumbling, Inarticulate Los Angeles Cop Teach Us about Effective Communication? -- Philip Yaffe

Decade after decade, perhaps the most popular type of television program has been the detective story, the traditional "who dun it?", presumably because people enjoy being held in suspense. It is ...

Why Clear Writing Means Aiming for the Lowest Common Denominator - and then Some -- Philip Yaffe

Some people have experiences early in life that seem to have nothing to do with their intended careers but later turn out to be crucial. I am one of those lucky people. I graduated from the ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain -- Philip Yaffe

Part 1 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde -- Philip Yaffe

Part 2 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of People Named 'W' -- Philip Yaffe

Part 3 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

Can the Fundamental Principles of Non-fiction Writing Be Applied to Fiction? -- Philip Yaffe

I have never written fiction and never intended to. My 40-year career has been in journalism and marketing communication. However, a few months ago someone who had read my book on expository ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of Anatole France -- Philip Yaffe

Part 4 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of Ambrose Bierce -- Philip Yaffe

Part 5 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

Myths and Realities of Writing for the Web -- Philip Yaffe

Ever since it became popular, I have been hearing that writing for the Web is different from writing for print. I have always been skeptical of this assertion and now after years of experience I am ...

How Verbal Variety Kills Comprehension -- Philip Yaffe

As any teacher knows, saying something once is tantamount to not saying it at all. People may recognize an idea the first time it is presented, but they almost never assimilate it and make it their ...

How to Apply the Three Acid Tests of Persuasive Writing -- Philip Yaffe

"If you don't know what you are looking for, you are unlikely to find it, even if it's right in front of your nose." -- Anon We all write in hopes that our readers will understand what we are ...

Shakespeare: What Can a Great Poet Teach Us about Clear, Concise Expository Writing? -- Philip Yaffe

William Shakespeare was unquestionably one of the world's greatest poets and poetic playwrights. Arguably, his mastery of English far surpassed that of anyone else who ever put pen to paper. So ...

Pithy Prose: The Wit and Wisdom of People Named 'H' -- Philip Yaffe

Part 7 of an occasional series I am a collector of quotations. I have been ever since I learned how to write, I mean professionally, not in primary school. I am particularly fond of what I like to ...

How to Make a Business Letter -- David Urmann

Business Letter is one of the formal letters commonly used for typical, employment-related and business proposal purposes. These format has a simple guidelines and easy to make variations to writ ...

Stop Writing Press Releases - Start Writing News Releases -- Philip Yaffe

Recommending that you stop writing press releases and start writing news releases is not a play on words. It is sound advice. In common parlance, "press release" and "news release" mean the same ...

How to Improve Your Writing by Standing on Your Head -- Philip Yaffe

You may not have thought about it, but newspapers provide the best examples of clear, concise, dense (factual) writing you can find anywhere. Otherwise people wouldn't read them. Journalists not ...

The Mathematics of Persuasive Communication -- Philip Yaffe

At first glance mathematics and persuasive communication - writing, and particularly public speaking - would seem to have little in common. After all, mathematics is an objective science, whilst ...

Article Writing Tips - Get Your Grammar Right Please -- Steven Wagenheim

This is kind of a rant, but it's meant to help you with your articles. And no, I am not a Mrs. Wombat (thank you Paul Myers) but there ARE places where you really DO want to have proper grammar. ...

Writing Tips For Novice Authors -- allfreereports.com

Characteristics of Authors 1. They like to sit for hours in front of a computer screen (or with pen and paper), typing (writing) away. 2. They think about their book, even when they're not ...

Things To Consider In Making Letterheads -- Bryant Anderson

Image is the key to attracting a customer or in connecting with other professionals. You must create a very good impression. Image doesn't only include things like the way you look, dress, act, ...

Editing Your Writing -- Celia Webb

Writing is an important method of communicating our beliefs, intentions, knowledge, and ideas. Accurate use of language allows others to understand what we mean. A critical part of the writing ...

How To Select A Great Topic For An Ebook -- T J Madigan

It couldn't be easier to select a topic for an ebook. People are hungry for information, and people are looking to the Internet to feed their hunger. After you've read this article, you will ...

How to Write a Magazine Article and Make Money -- Christopher Holden

Freelance writers can make an excellent primary, or second income, writing articles for money. If you can write knowledgeably and effectively about a subject, then you have a great potential to write ...

Tips For Writing An Informative Article -- Lakshmi Menon

How to write an informative article? Writing an article is not that difficult as you think. The following tips can help you in writing an informative article - 1. Write about what you really know. ...

Reading Can Give You Permission To Write -- Tracy Ryan

I always hear the phrase "you have to give yourself permission to write" but then I found out you can get permission from reading. You will often find writers saying they received "permission to ...

3 Simple Steps On How To Write A Great Article -- Scott Miscall

One of the greatest web traffic puller is the art of article writing and marketing. In short, article marketing can be learned by any web enthusiast. Article marketing is hard work, but gives much ...

Article Marketing - Nothing To Be Afraid Of -- Floyd A Bogart

My own first foray into the world of Article Marketing was fraught with anxiety, and needlessly so. The idea of publishing articles alongside the Internet Gurus that I had learned from made Article ...

How To Write A Love Letter -- Chloe Miller

If it's handwritten, use classy pen and paper. If it e-mail, pick a nice font. At the very least, roust up some heavy-stock, elegant-looking paper, and if you must use an ordinary pen, choose one ...