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Overcoming Writers Block and What You Can Learn from Fellow Writers
For those who suffer from what is commonly called writer’s block perhaps they can learn something from fellow writers. For me I can say I have learned a lot from fellow writers like Stephen Barnes and other top writers. I do like Stephen Barnes stuff really, I take his online newsletter and like to read his comments too.Read more…Supply and Demand Can Take Care of Professional Writers Limiting Amateur Authors
Some professional writers want online article submission websites to disappear completely. Why, well because amateur online article writers and authors like me go there and post their work for free and other websites, Ezines and even print newsletters, newspapers, magazines or trade journals pick them up for free.You can see why this causes a rift in the their professional freelance writing business right?Read more…Power of Written Word Part IV– Writing for Internet
Internet has been hailed as writer’s paradise. If you can write well you have all the potential tomaximize your gains. From web page to advertisement the written word rules everywhere.Read more…5 Reasons Why Every Writer Needs A Newsletter
There are a number of reasons that every writer should have their own newsletter.1. Creative Outlet -- Every writer I know writes because they must, because they simply have something to say. However the trick is for many writers finding the right outlet, the right expression, for that message.Read more…Become a Specialist: Why Writers Must Niche Themselves
If you've been a freelance writer for a while, you are probably adept at two or three types of writing. If you are a good advertising copywriter, you can probably also write good catalog copy and good promotional copy. A good short story writer can often write good human-interest features.Read more…Is "That" Really "Very" Necessary?
Lift your writing from average to polished with some simple little edits you can do right now. That and very are two of the most overused words in writing and often the most overlooked by writers. By using these words with care, you'll find your sentences flowing smoothly, and there'll be a hint of professionalism others will be aware of, without knowing quite how you did it.Read more…How to Annoy an Editor in 10 Easy Steps - Or Less!
Editors hope that writers sending in queries are at least aware of the basic protocol required. Sometimes, our hopes are dashed. The following ten guidelines are the ones most likely to increase your chances of never seeing your book in print.Read more…Common Errors in Academic Writing
Three of the most common phrases you’ll find in academic books are:Due to the fact that;It is interesting to note; andI think that.All three are unnecessary, and actually serve to reduce author “authority.” It is no accident that these words share the same etymology.Read more…Enjoy The New Boom In Writing for the Web
If you're a selling writer, you're well aware of the new boom in writing for the Web. This boom won't end anytime soon. Competent writers have all the work that they can handle.Read more…Things To Keep In Mind When Writing Your Newsletter
Newsletters and Ezines are very useful to you and to your customers. What to put in your newsletter depends on your particular business and goals. Some use newsletters strictly for communicating information about their products and services, while others use them as a forum for discussions where the subscribers can actually contribute to the list and/or subject matter.Read more…3 Ways You Can Profit From Giving Your Writing Away
I recently made an important discovery that I just couldn't wait to share. You can make money by giving your writing away. Yes, it really is true.Read more…I Just Quit My Last Paying Writing Gig...and You Should Too!
I just quit my last paying writing gig. Why? Because I make more money giving my writing away.Read more…About Writing
Here's everything I know about improving your writing, publishing it electronically and in print, and promoting it after the sale.Two questions you should ask:(1) What will it cost me?(2) What does this Michael LaRocca guy know about it?Read more…Overcoming Writer's Block
Do you suffer from writer's block? Is there a pending project you are putting off because you lack the inspiration to even get it started? You certainly are not alone.Read more…Tell the World About You
You have a new website, or a new business, or both – or your site isn’t getting the kind of traffic you want and need. How are you going to tell the world about what you have to offer and where to find it?If you have deep pockets, you can start buying ads in newsletters and ezines and hope somebody reads them.Read more…Do I Have To Be A Good Writer to Market My Own Business?
Many of the most effective low-cost marketing strategies require writing. What can a small business owner do if they're not much of a writer? Can they still market their business themselves on a shoestring budget?Read more…A Writer's Tools
If you are like most writers, you're constantly searching for tips on technique that will help you to increase your chances of publication. You eagerly pounce on articles that tell you how to plot better, write better and sell better. In addition, you occasionally buy books on writing, or do a writing course, or attend a seminar.Read more…How To Write A Newsletter
In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in a subject not adequately covered in existing newsletters. A subject which you can give more, or better information on. To determine what to write about, first look at your ability, experience and interests.Read more…Top Seven Mistakes Writers Make and What to Do About Them
Writers often get stuck because they make assumptions about writing, finishing, publishing, and promoting their books. A recent client confessed that he thought a book was just too big a project. Using professional, respected information, writers can finally realize their book dream.Read more…Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells
Authors need to write their book according to their target audiences' needs and wants. You can sell many more copies when you address these seven ways to select a topic that sells. 1. Write what you are passionate about.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Ezines & Newsletters category
- Kick Starting Your Newsletter - By: Aurelius Tjin
You are just a click away from contact with your clients and prospects by e-newsletter. The savings in postage, printing and sorting for the post office is nothing short of wonderful. And by adding photos and images, your newsletter is a full color, graphically enhanced image of your business with a fraction of the time that paper newsletters require. - Strategic Planning For Your Printed Newsletters - By: Lynne Saarte
Similar to your flyer printing project, your marketing message in your newsletters can’t do without a planning procedure. The planning process is significant because it provides you with the time to sort out how you’re overall look for your newsletter would be, what elements would be included, as well as how you’re going to get your print materials right on time. Here are a few more tricks to help you plan your print newsletter. - My Little Red Diary Part 3: Where I Went Today - By: Kym Moore
From the pages of your diary, you had to write about some place you visited. It could have been for a special occasion or a place where your parents forbade you to go. Visual stimulation for your travel composition is dependant upon your recollections and making it exciting enough for the reader to enjoy. - My Little Red Diary Part 8: Writing About My First Heartbreak - By: Kym Moore
Your first heartbreak can make you an emotional wreck if you don’t know how to deal with the after effects. There have been more poems, songs, advice columns and novels written about the hardships of breaking up and heartaches, than you can possibly imagine. Sometimes, heartbreaks have a tendency to cause the hormones to overact and push us to doing some of the most outrageous things, like “keying” someone’s car. - My Little Red Diary Part 9: Writing About The Day I Got My Driver's License - By: Kym Moore
Boy, I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license. I knew that I was one step closer to the exhilaration of getting behind the wheel to transportation freedom. One of the hardest challenges I had to face, like everyone else, was parallel parking. - My Little Red Diary Part 11: Writing About The Day I Bought My First Car - By: Kym Moore
After I got my drivers license, there were certain stipulations that went along with my driving privilege. As the insurmountable restrictions about my parent’s car increased every time I asked to use it, I knew that the time arrived to invest in my own means of transportation. The paychecks I received from my after school and student bus driving jobs, shifted my savings habit from passive to aggressive. - Top Seven Ways to Select a Book Topic That Sells - By: Judy Cullins
Authors need to write their book according to their target audiences' needs and wants. You can sell many more copies when you address these seven ways to select a topic that sells. 1. Write what you are passionate about. - Top Seven Mistakes Writers Make and What to Do About Them - By: Judy Cullins
Writers often get stuck because they make assumptions about writing, finishing, publishing, and promoting their books. A recent client confessed that he thought a book was just too big a project. Using professional, respected information, writers can finally realize their book dream. - How To Write A Newsletter - By: Julia Tang
In order to be successful with a newsletter, specialize in a subject not adequately covered in existing newsletters. A subject which you can give more, or better information on. To determine what to write about, first look at your ability, experience and interests. - A Writer's Tools - By: Marg McAlister
If you are like most writers, you're constantly searching for tips on technique that will help you to increase your chances of publication. You eagerly pounce on articles that tell you how to plot better, write better and sell better. In addition, you occasionally buy books on writing, or do a writing course, or attend a seminar.