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- Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey Shared by: Craig Lock Key words: Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, Writing Thoughts, Writing tips Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's blog (with extracts ...
Views: 925 - SEM Services Australia - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Jason LucyOnline marketing requires a lot of effort. It is not everyone's cup of tea. You need to take into account a lot of things. You will have to focus on a number of aspects. If your goal is clear in your mind and if you intend to achieve it then you need to have a proper approach too. You will ...
Views: 876 - Sharing Some Techniques and Tips for New Writers (from Creative Writing and Publishing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Techniques and Tips for New Writers (from Creative Writing and Publishing Course) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Creative Writing Course, Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing Course, Book Publishing, E-books, Writing Hints/Tips (enough there for ...
Views: 979 - "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course Website: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from ...
Views: 1076 - Corporate Change and Modern Technology (Part One) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Corporate Change and Modern Technology (Part One) Author Name: Bill Rosoman Submitted (with permission) by craig lock Category (key words): Internet, www, technology, trends, ebooks, e publishing Web Sites: leftfieldnz.wordpress.com/ www.smashwords.com/profile/view/leftfieldnz ...
Views: 1249 - Latest Jewelry Design for Womens at Jdbands.com - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Web MasterEvery woman loves jewelry. Okay, well almost every woman. Mostly because it is pretty and, well, pretty. That is what it is, extravagant and beautiful. Perhaps women also love their own jewelry because it is sentimental and the like. Jewelry in general has a special place in women's hearts; and ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Software applied in B2B business - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from James DongWhen you do international trade business; you may need different software to manage your working procedures and improve the efficiency. You may need software to follow up the production conditions after you place the order. You may need software to trace up the shipment when the goods ...
Views: 835 - Social media in recruitment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Geoffrey AndrewsLast year, Microsoft saved $88,000 in recruitment fees by using LinkedIn, while brewer SAB Miller saved $1.7 million employing 120 people directly from the site. KPMG found recruits through Second Life by holding a 48-hour virtual world jobs fair in September 2008, with more than 10,000 ...
Views: 1504 - Assets with Binary Options Trading - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Trading Binary OptionsBinary options, as we know have emerged as the most powerful tool for trading the various financial markets. One of the components that add to their popularity is the availability of a variety of assets for trade. Traders benefit from the multiplicity of the assets as they can open multiple ...
Views: 1127 - Professional Tips to Create your Own PowerPoint Template - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from intutive mindPresentation works for us as a pillow to show and explain contents of some specific topic to an audience. As this is epoch of technology and computers, to create presentations in a professional way, presentation program Microsoft PowerPoint is used. Making your own template in PowerPoint enables ...
Views: 1667 - What is Creative Writing (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Creative Writing (from Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 805 - The Place of E-books and the Future of Electronic Publishing - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Place of E-books and the Future of Electronic Publishing Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Book publishing, electronic publishing/books, e-books, digital books, digital publishing Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and ...
Views: 1443 - Why The Niche Newspaper is Thriving - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Greg BakerThe niche newspaper is one that is specific to a particular market, business, or company. While the daily subscription newspaper is being replaced with news from the internet, a niche newspaper is bringing in clients, customers, and revenue. Read on to find out why! A MORE POWERFUL MESSAGE ...
Views: 4661 - So You Think You Want To Be An Author - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Sue Urda ~ The Connections ExpertHave you ever said or thought these words … “I know I have a book in me, but I don’t have the time to write it” or, “I know my story would help lots of people, but it costs too much money to publish a book”? There are lots of people out there in the same boat and they are trying to find the ...
Views: 1956 - Write My Story – What Should You Do Before Looking For A Ghostwriter? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Paula ThayrowI wish to sit in your seat in this article, while being aware of the process of moving an idea through the stages to call it a book or ebook and help you make that process easier. You are tinkering with the idea of writing a book or ebook – I can assure you many people are. Many ghostwriters ...
Views: 2527 - Write My Story - The Short Answers To Common Questions About A Ghostwriter - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Paula ThayrowThere are many intricacies in the world of finding and working successfully with a ghostwriter. The better your understanding of that world, the better your experience with working with a ghostwriter will be. This article gives short answers to pertinent questions that you may have about working ...
Views: 2810 - Write My Story – Why An Ebook Specifically Requires An Ebook Ghostwriter - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Paula ThayrowOnce you create the intention to write your own book or ebook, getting that done in the most efficient manner is the next most important matter to consider. A professional online writer will tell you that writing an article that is search engine friendly for the internet takes an education on ...
Views: 1916 - Creating an Effective Ecourse - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Andrea OkrentowichE-courses (email courses) have become a popular way to attract new clients or customers. Some people choose free email courses as a way of growing their list, while others use paid email courses as a way of earning residual income. Either way you choose to use e-courses, it's important to follow ...
Views: 1482 - The Key Steps to Publishing Success - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Mariano JaucoEven if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate "in," this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to ...
Views: 1494 - 10 Reasons to Self-Publish vs Traditional Publishing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Nellie JacobsMy first book "Grading the Teacher" took four years to write. It was published by Penguin Books in 1996-and became a best-seller! Over time, for several reasons which I will describe in a later post, I developed the idea for a “Mining Your Resources” series I believed would be beneficial to ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - How to Write Articles even when you think you cant Write. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Jeremy SelbThe fear of writing is as common as the fear of speaking in front of large groups. Article marketing requires you to step into new grounds or pay a pretty penny for a ghost writer. It is not hard to take that first step and then take off from there. Many people have done it and I know you can do ...
Views: 996 - The #1 Tip For Beginning Writers - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from PD RiversLesson #1 for the Beginning Writer I am a freelance writer and I have been working for over thirty years. I might amend that and also state that I have been getting paid to write. That is the most important part; isn’t it? I am quite often asked to do workshops for beginning writers. They ...
Views: 1804 - Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Online Creative Writing and Publishing Course - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing for Publicity and Profit on the WWW (from Online Creative Writing and Publishing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Writing, Online Writing, WWW, Internet Marketing, Writing and Publishing, Writing Articles. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Jump-Starting the Writing Process When Lost for Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSometimes just starting the writing process can be a challenge especially if you are a content developer due to the frequency with which you compose. It is inevitable that periodically you will be stricken with writers block which can be like quick sand. The more you stare at a blank screen ...
Views: 1194 - What is Creative Writing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Creative Writing Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and ...
Views: 1099 - 5 Steps to Content Creation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent creation is the core of any online marketing strategy that circulates useful information around on the internet for increased exposure. Offer viewers quality content for free is a great way to attract readers and retain a loyal following. It can easily become challenging however to ...
Views: 2135 - Question: Publishing the Book I'm Writing - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysSomeone wrote recently and said they were trying to finish a book they were writing, but had gone into a fearful place when thinking about having it published. "It's got me so twisted up that I am afraid to even write at the moment because I don't know what I'll do with the manuscript when it's ...
Views: 2777(3 votes) - Think Beyond the Link When Writing Articles for Website Marketing - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Hassan SayedWhen you start searching for ways to market your website you soon become convinced that backlinks is one of the most effective ways to increase your search engines rank and bring traffic to your website. Soon after, you will also realize that you cannot escape writing articles for that purpose. ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Attractive & efficient web design: Key to success - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Jeff KilgoreThe Internet is an influential medium with million of users around the world and therefore it is a lucrative tool to expand business. It is an easy way to make people aware of products and services and eventually sell them online by giving visitors the opportunity to shop online. It offers ...
Views: 1952 - Need Help With Book Marketing? - Tips To Make Your Books Sell - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michelle VandepasBack in the old days, there was very little competition when it comes to writing books but things have changed. Writing and publishing a book is more a business venture than just writing it for the sake of writing. More and more people develop their passion in writing books and at the same time ...
Views: 1696 - Benefits of Getting a Book Promotion Service To Help You Market Your Books - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michelle VandepasIf you are a book author, marketing your book is one major concern you would like to get assistance from. Think about the things you should consider when marketing your book. * Getting the right publicity is one. * Making use of the right marketing strategy is another. * ...
Views: 1960 - How Self Publishing Saved My Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Ronnie LeeI first wanted to write a book when I was 24-years old working in Hong Kong. I carried this passion through my 20's and 30's. It wasn't until I started writing philosophy papers that I realized I could write original poems from my theories. One day I was struck with the creative muse! ...
Views: 1832 - Book Signings - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Bob SpearWe all hear how important it is for authors to help market their books. Today I’m going to discuss one of the key marketing tools in the author’s bag of tricks—book signings. I’d especially like to focus on signings at independent bookstores for reasons that you’ll quickly see. As an independent ...
Views: 2530(2 votes) - What You Need to Know About Publishing Your Book - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleDon't let yourself think that publishing a book is a thing of the past, because books are definitely for the here and now. There has never been a better time to write, publish, and sell your book. Not only are there hundreds of online and in-person marketing opportunities, there are more ways ...
Views: 2617(3 votes) - Common Mistakes Writers Make: Can You Trust Your Spell-check? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome writers are under the misguided notion that they can press the F7 key in a Word document, and most of their spelling and grammar errors will magically disappear. This is not so, as many of us have learned the hard way. Not only is the spell-check unable to correctly identify words that are ...
Views: 4198(3 votes) - Make your Living through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainIf you are a writer, there is only one thing that drives you: writing. If you were unable to ever see your work in print, a true writer would write nonetheless, even if the work was seen by an audience of one. This article will show you how it is completely unnecessary to invest your heart and ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Article Marketer 5 Steps To Traffic Success - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Chris HopkinsYour about to unearth an article marketer technique that could turbocharge your website traffic With the right strategy anyone can rank on google page 1. Forget dreaming about attracting and driving precious visitors to your sales site, make it happen this week using the steps outlined ...
Views: 1707 - For Writers & Artists: A Few Tips For Dealing With Bad Reviews & Criticisms - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Len SoneYou just submitted that article or book and some of the reviews are not very nice. Or even just getting 4 out of 5 stars can get you going- why did they give me 4 and not 5??? You can even feel a certain rage for the person. This guy wants to put me down to make himself look intelligent,” you ...
Views: 2972(1 vote) - 3 Free Sources for Developing Small Business Content - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping small business content to be use for promotional purposes online can be a somewhat challenging task at times. Marketing content is a very effective online marketing strategy that if done correctly can pay off in long lasting and deep rooted benefits. Publishing content on a continual ...
Views: 1682 - How to Use SEO to Get More Traffic - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleEveryone is talking about SEO (search engine optimization) these days, but what does it really mean? Basically, SEO is a way of driving more traffic to your website. There are lots of ways to do this, including using key words and manipulating code. As you build and maintain your site, here ...
Views: 2378(2 votes) - The Four-Letter Word that will Transform Your Writing Career - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Dwight CloughWhat if I could give you one word that would transform your writing career? Impossible? Not at all. It's not only possible, but when you understand this word and its power, it will forever change how you look at writing. In fact, if you don't learn this word, you are treating your writing ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - SEO Copywriting Techniques to Increase Your Rankings - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleProblem: You have a website with great content, but you are just not getting enough traffic or low rankings despite having a well-written site. Solution: You need to appeal not just to your target market, but also to the search engines, which pick up on certain keywords and phrases. When you ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - Produce Your Bestseller—10 Tips for the Non-Writer - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Faith FarthingAny industry expert can become a published author. (To be a great writer, all you need is a great editor.) Here are 10 tips to get you started: 1) Have something important or interesting to share. • Make sure it’s important to more than just you. (Survey your audience about whether they’ll ...
Views: 2087(1 vote) - Is It Time You Write to Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you a life coach (or not) who toys with the idea of writing articles, e-books, and/or books? Don’t let a block stop you from making a difference; someone is waiting to hear from you. Imagine receiving emails that say something like “I had a breakthrough when I read your article.” (from a ...
Views: 2118(4 votes) - Find A Job By Writing and Publishing A Business Book - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Olga VladiWith millions of executives interviewing for fewer openings in a dwindling job pool, the savvier among them are employing a stand-out device to separate them from the crowd: their own (usually ghostwritten) business books. The fact is that being an author of a business book remains the ...
Views: 2425(3 votes) - All About Books: The Dos and Don'ts of Books for Print and Web - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleWhen you're deciding to write a book, a few things come to mind. You'll want to determine your core audience, your topics, and how you might eventually go about selling your book. Both printed books and ebooks are an art form, both of which can be enhanced with a few guidelines. Unlike ...
Views: 2361(2 votes) - Twitter Etiquette - 8 Best Practices to Improve Business Relations - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleThe marketing methods used today are far different than what we have seen in years past. The reason for this is due to the massive increase in social media networks; Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Twitter, especially has been gaining recognition for its ability to send real time information ...
Views: 3383(5 votes) - Tweet Yourself to Success -- Why Twitter is Valuable to your Business Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleSome people refer to it as a micro blogging platform and others refer it to a mass public instant messaging tool, regardless, while social networking has been expanding and becoming a popular business tool with the likes of Facebook and LinkedIn, Twitter has seemingly been looked upon as the ...
Views: 2090 - *** "I wrote my first book. Now what?" - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Morgana RaeCongratulations on writing your first book! And you want to sell it. Here's what you need to do. 1) Write a book proposal. Seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? You already have a book why write a proposal? This is what agents and publishers want to see. A book proposal gives a ...
Views: 8290(3 votes) - The Myth of Writer's Block: How to Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Mark David GersonYou don't have to experience writer's block. Ever. You don't have to sweat over the blank page. You don't have to chew your pencil (or fingernails) to the nub. You don't have to wonder where the next word is coming from. Writer's block is a myth -- not because you won't ever feel stuck but ...
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