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Never (ever) Sell Your Book

So you’re all ready to promote your book. You’ve got a great press kit, a polished bio, and a letter-perfect press release. Now you’re ready to sell, sell, sell, right? Wrong. One of the biggest mistakes authors make is selling their books. Remember it’s not about the book, it’s about what the book can do for the reader.Finding the benefits to your book might seem like a pretty simple task and . . .

Micro-Genres: The Next Big Thing in Publishing

Welcome to the world of publishing, an ever- changing dynamic that seems to reinvent itself nearly every season, some might even say everyday. The latest of these reinventions is what I call the "micro- genre." It's a way of niching a book in such a finite way that it feeds into a category within a category. An example of this is the micro-genre of chick-lit. Now we have hen-lit, mommy-lit and . . .

Making the Most of Amazon.com

Besides being a great place to shop, Amazon also offers considerable marketing opportunities for anyone willing to take the time to explore them. Here are just a few you might want to consider. Keep in mind that Amazon's site is not static, meaning that they are in a constant state of change. If any of these items aren’t available on the site, keep checking back because Amazon will often shuffl. . .

The Sphinx

ByKenneth J. McCormickhttp://aboutfacts.netIt's dead eyes look out over the ageless sands. Sands that saw a great civilization rise out of the nothingness of the desert and become one of the greatest that this world has ever seen. It is the inscrutable Sphinx, an ancient statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion. The giant statue of the Sphinx is sort of the Mona Lisa of statues. The. . .

Cassis....or Cassis?

There’s often some confusion about the word "Cassis". Firstly, the French word "cassis" means “blackcurrant". Well, that’s simple enough.Then there’s "crème de cassis", that intensely-flavored (and highly alcoholic) blackcurrant cordial that's a speciality of Dijon in Burgandy and is an essential ingredient of the well-known aperitif "vin blanc cassis" or "Kir".But that’s not what I want to tal. . .

One Minute Marketing

So, you say you're too busy to market your book? Well, welcome to the club. Most of the authors I work with or coach work day jobs and try to cram in as much marketing as they can after they come home from an exhausting day at the office. Working this way can be completely overwhelming. It’s no wonder mot authors only market their books for ninety days. Who could stand to keep up this pace any . . .

Exlporing Book Notes

Nobody likes to write papers, especially students who are forced to work their magic with the pen seemingly week after week. As hard as you try to stay ahead, another big paper is always due tomorrow. Take advantage of book notes to jump start the free flow of ideas which will save you time and heartache, in addition to the let down of getting a bad score. There is a variety of different style. . .

Media Training Magic

Whether you’re doing your first interview or your fiftieth, you can never prepare enough for a radio or TV appearance. If you’ve never been media trained or coached before and you’re seeking a steady stream of broadcast media, then you might want to consider this valuable component. AME talks with producers across the US regularly, and they reveal that authors are not typically the best interv. . .

Getting on Radio…. Tomorrow!

Whether you're just starting your campaign or knee-deep into it, radio is a great way to promote yourself and gain valuable media exposure. When people begin working on their book promotion, most of the time names like The Today Show and Oprah immediately spring to mind. And while these are admirable goals, I highly recommend you consider tapping into the resource of radio. With people spendin. . .

Fatal PR: Mistakes Authors Make on Their Campaigns

Any author who is driving their own PR campaign knows that often times marketing and media can be an uphill battle. Many times authors are pitching and promoting themselves with minimal results. It can be tedious and frustrating and sometimes lead them to make fatal PR mistakes that can cost them their campaign. One of the first, and potentially most fatal, is thinking that one or two media app. . .

A New Way to Publish

These days, there are several ways to get your book published. You can get an agent and go the traditional route, you can self-publish, or you can take advantage of a new form of publishing called "print-on-demand" or POD. What exactly is print-on-demand publishing? Think of it as self-publishing with a twist. It used to be, if you wanted to circumvent the traditional publishing houses, you had. . .

Courting Premium Sales

Have you ever dreamed of selling your book to a large corporation? A sale that would register several thousand copies of non-returnable product on the book sale meter? What's that? You've never thought of it you say? Well, never fear! It's not too late to pursue this avenue, especially if you have a book ripe for a particular market. Before you embark on this project, it's important to understa. . .

Seecrets On Writing: Free Requotable Quotes For Internet Writers

Original quotes, when used at the beginning or at the end of an article provide a touch of class. At the least, it will make your article different from the thousands of articles filed daily. It can be witty, satirical, funny or just a different opinion on current issues. Perhaps, it could be an outrageous prediction that even no expert will dare to rule out.Famous quotes are often used as temp. . .

Seven Secrets of Writing a Book that Sells

It's one thing to write a book, it's an entirely different thing to write one that's a saleable, viable, marketable product. Ensuring the success of a book is something even the biggest publishers have never been able to guarantee. Mitigating circumstances, flash trends, and world events will all affect buyer preferences. That said, there are still ways to leverage the sales-factor in your favo. . .

The Business of Publishing

Congratulations, you're published! But what exactly does it mean to be "published"? Besides the fact that your work is finally in print and your college alumni has asked to interview you for their newsletter it also means fame and fortune, right? Well, ok, maybe not on the level of J. K. Rowling, but at the very least you can expect a call from Oprah, right? I hate to be the one to break it to . . .

Mechanical Poetry Techniques: Part Two

What do you do when you want to write poetry? I hope your answer is "I start writing." Even writing a bad poem is better than waiting for the "right words." You can always throw it away, and the process has begun. You'll start to find the words sooner than if you just waited. Here are some more ways to get started.Sing A PoemTry a little experiment - alone in the basement if you must. Describe . . .

The Cause for Clear

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed an urgent technical explanation? It happened to three blondes.They were taking a walk in the country when they came upon a line of tracks. The first blonde said, "Those must be deer tracks!" The second blonde said, "No, silly, anyone can tell those are rabbit tracks!" The third blonde said, "No my friends, those are horse tracks!" They were sti. . .

Planning an Exceptional Book Signing from Start to Finish

So what do you do when you have a book signing and no one shows up? Sure that may sound like the beginning of a great joke but for many of us, it’s our worst nightmare. One of the scariest moments in my life was my first book signing. Even more frightening than having my first signing was the fact that I was doing it out of town and wouldn’t have my support group of friends to stop by and play . . .

Cover Yourself

One of your biggest sales tools is your books cover. Did you know that if someone sees your book on the shelf, you have less than thirty seconds to sell it? Remember too that your book cover will not only be on your book, but it will more than likely grace most or all of your marketing materials as well and a heavily funded PR campaign can not make up for a poorly designed book cover. If you’re. . .

Story of a Bestseller: The Power of a Postcard

A recent article in Publisher's Weekly reported about an author who shot their book up to the #1 spot on Amazon.com where it remained for two days. This new marketing tactic (called "permission marketing") is becoming very popular. Unfortunately, it's not inexpensive and you must also have access to a large database of email addresses. This database is blasted with persuasive emails about buyin. . .

When Old News is Good News

Sometimes when you’re pitching your topic or learning the art of the media pitch all you will hear is “your topic must be newsworthy, it must be trendy AND it must tie into a current/relevant topic.” So let’s say you have a great pitch, the only thing is it’s from last year. Is old news good news? Sometimes, yes it is. If your pitch ties into something current and relevant then it’s what we can. . .

Get Your Book Done … Now!

I don't believe in writer’s block. (I can hear the gasps of disbelief already.) Listen: If you hire a plumber to come to your house and fix a problem, do you expect him to say, "Sorry, I can't figure out what your problem is. I think I have plumber’s block"? Probably not, and if he did, you'd toss him out and call another guy faster than you can say Drano. Not that plumbing can be compared to w. . .

Winning the Name Game

How many of you have spent hours or days toiling over the title for your book? My first book, The Cliffhanger, was renamed probably six times before I stayed with the current title. Naming your book can be difficult, especially if the book will work as a sort of branding for everything else you do. Non-fiction books are often seen as a stepping stone to speaking engagements, product launches, a. . .

Getting Help to Market Your Book

Marketing your own book can be fun, but it can also be a daunting task. Deciding how and when you need help will usually depend on a few things. First off, if the success of your book is suffering because you have limited time to promote it, you might want to consider having someone promote it for you. While promotional windows for most books can run for months or even years, there are several . . .

Does Your Story Have A Theme?

It should. A theme is a one-line explanation of your story.. Every story should have one because our stories are about something. When I say should, I mean that this isn’t always the case. Especially so for beginner writers, who may not know, that the theme carries the story. Or even those who’ve been writing for years may not be aware of the importance of a theme. And a theme is important.A th. . .

How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscripts Coherent

In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors, never make it past the "first reader" who for all practical purposes is a gatekeeper of sorts. This person's job is to weed out manuscripts that do not fit certain established submission criteria. However, many never make it to the editor's desk, simply because they are badly disorganized and downright incoherent.But eve. . .

Haunted Hollywood

By Kenneth J. McCormickWebmasterHttp://Aboutfacts.netWhen you talk about haunting, if you do, then you have to include Hollywood stars. It seems that more dead stars are suspected of haunting places than people from any other walk of life. Many of these so-called ghosts, are said to be haunting busy places, such as hotels. I thought it might be fun to look into this a little more. Lets start wi. . .

Do You Know What A Plot Is?

What a plot is and what a story is can be sometimes confusing. If you think they are the same¡K They are not. A plot is the outline of your story. The story is everything included. I will illustrate the difference by asking you to visualize two pictures¡K1. Visualize a skeleton.Then2. Visualize a body.The skeleton is your plot. It¡¦s the outline of your story. It won¡¦t be visible when we flesh. . .

Screenplay Slug Lines - An Important Element of Screenwriting

Article Summary: Over the years, I’ve found that new screenwriters frequently have confusions and misunderstandings on the proper way to write slug lines, also known as master scene headings. This article covers the basics of writing industry accepted screenplay slug lines.Tips On Slug LinesScene headings or slug lines, as they are commonly called, are a widely accepted convention of “spec” or . . .

5 Ways to Enhance Your Creativity

We're born creative. However, this innate characteristic becomes buried as we get older. Our logical left brain usually takes the driver's seat. Here are 5 ways to help you unearth your creative self. 1. Surprise Your Mind. List laughable, ridiculous, outrageous and bizarre ideas. Don't limit yourself to ideas that other people consider "sane," "reasonable" or "logical." The best and most creat. . .

The Write Way to Market

The internet has always being fuelled by an adrenaline rush ofinformation. All this content means more traffic for webmastersand this is the lifeline of any website.Many of the newbies that are being exposed to the internet on adaily basis have dreams of running a website and making itsuccessful. For some, this is a grueling task and leaves them short-winded trying to do so.There are numerous m. . .

The Benefits of Journal Writing

Everyday we experience many different events. Some good, some bad, some memorable and some that can be forgotten the next day. For writers, these events of our lives are a treasure trove of material that could be very valuable to us. You just had a fight with your mother? Why not write it down?You just broke your leg? Why not sit down and scribble a few lines describing how it feels?Through jou. . .

Why Hire a Professional Transcriptionist to Convert Your Dictation or Audios to Typed Text?

In a discussion forum for non-fiction writers (where I had posted my introduction of myself and my professional transcription business), another member replied and mentioned that for simple dictation, she uses a voice recognition software program. When what she had said really sank in, I felt like someone had punched me in the stomach!Then my reaction was huge dismay and questioning, "Why shoul. . .

Why Hire a Professional Transcriptionist to Convert Your Dictation or Audio Recordings to Typed T...

In a discussion forum for non-fiction writers (where I had posted my introduction of myself and my professional transcription business), another member replied and mentioned that for simple dictation, she uses a voice recognition software program. When what she had said really sank in, I felt like someone had kicked me in the gut!Then my reaction was huge dismay and questioning, "Why should I e. . .

Strange Happenings

ByKenneth J. McCormickWebmasterhttp://aboutfacts.net/There are many strange things in this world, but thank goodness, some really strange things are no longer with us. One of these things is a bug. Oh its not an ordinary bug, we have plenty of them. As a matter of fact there are more of them than us, a lot more. The bug I am talking about lived in what is now New Mexico and was over 8 feet long. . .

Top Ten Tips (Part 2)

Golden Rules For New Writers - Things you need to know before you begin.Rules govern everything we do in life; even if those rules are of theunwritten kind we abide by them and expect other people to do the same.Why should writing be any different? It shouldn’t be and it isn’t. The following rules are the basis for good writing. If anyone tries to tell youthat rules are made to be broken, r. . .

The Benefits of Freewriting

It's 2 am and you're sitting at your desk, no ideas and no thoughts. The cup of coffee to your side is the sixth. But still, the same blank sheet of paper from an hour ago taunts you, there is nothing to show for your effort but a back cramp and a feeling of inferiority.We've all faced it. The loss of ideas and the lack of drive. When we are left wondering why we can't seem to find the right wo. . .

You Can Write Poetry Today

Have you ever sat there staring at the paper, ready to write, but unsure where to begin? Want a solution that will overcome even the worst writer's block? Anyone can start writing poetry today using a few simple techniques.One, two, ...?Did you say or think three when you saw the above? If not, you certainly would when I asked you to fill in the blank. Your mind is a powerful machine that reco. . .

Part 5 of 5 - Have You Established Your Main Character At The Start?

Do You Allow Readers To Feel The Character’s Emotions?What readers will use to feel what your character is going through, whether they have experienced the same or not, are of course their emotions. On what level they will feel the character’s experience will depend on how vividly you describe that experience.For readers to feel the experience on a deep level, you will have to deeply go into it. . .

Editing Your Work Can Save You Money in the Long Run

If you know of anyone writing that likes to hear others experiences from authors, please share this and include the byline.One Isn't Enough When it Comes to Proof Reading Your WorkHere's a story of an author who had to learn the hard way that one proof reading isn't enough. She had finished her manuscript and was really excited. She knew a local retired English teacher and approached her about. . .

Interviews don't have to be...scary

This article may be re-published, notification would be appreciated.Copyright 2004 by Brian HolteDoes the thought of asking someone for an interview cause your tongue to hide in theback of your throat?Does the thought of spending the night sleeping with the family dog you affectionatelycall Marmaduke appeal to you more than asking someone for a few minutes of their time?The fact of the matter i. . .

Tap the Creative Inside You

Imagination is the source of creativity. It's a place where unlimited possibilities reside. It's where pure energy lives.People are innately imaginative and creative. However, most people are simply not conscious of their imaginative and creative selves.Creativity is the cognitive process of developing a novel idea or concept.Teresa M. Amabile, a creativity expert, argues that creativity is not. . .

The Top 10 Secrets of Successful Authors

Judy Cullins ©2004 All Rights Reserved.If you are not a successful author yet, incorporate the following 10 Secrets: 1. Treat your book as a business.You spend many hours creating a masterpiece to help your audience. It follows then, you need to set up a regular time schedule to market and promote it. 2. Create a flyer for each book you offer.Hand out your flyer at business meetings or at any p. . .

You Don't Need Inspiration!

Or do you?Writers write. You shouldn't wait around for inspiration to come. But sometimes, there are days you can't get anything written down. Or you're at a loss for words. You can't think of anything to write. You don't have any idea what to write about.And then you end up believing you're having writer's block.You end up believing it too much, you stop writing altogether. You might even thin. . .

The Writing is in the Rewriting. Seven Steps to Getting it Right

Writers who are so fluent, facile and sure-footed that they can write their stuff down and that's the way it runs are rare.Ernest Hemingway rewrote the last paragraph of THE SUN ALSO RISES 28times before he got it right. David Ogilvy confessed that he'd done as many as19 drafts on a single piece of copy before presenting it to anyone.What we're talking about here is good writing for easy readin. . .

Titles Sell Books

Judy Cullins © 2004 All Rights Reserved A clever title is great if it is clear, but a clear title is always preferable. The best? A clear and clever title. A shorter title is better than a longer one. Your reader will spend only four seconds on the cover. While some long titles have succeeded, usually the shorter, the better. A title is part of your book's front cover. Busy buyers including. . .

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Generate Story Ideas

There are many ways you can generate ideas you can use for your stories, articles and other creative pieces. Start with the three ways given below:1. Put Your 5 Senses to WorkA simple but effective way to generate fresh ideas from a single concept, idea or object is to describe or illustrate it using the 5 senses -- sight, smell, touch, taste, sound.For you to do: Generate 5 specific images or . . .

The Bottomless Notebook

Reading through a writer's notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and diamonds amidst a pile of rubble.That little notebook is a powerhouse of ideas for every writer: The more you write down bits and pieces of your thoughts and observations, the more you are adding into the well of ideas for future works.Here are a few things you can record in your notebook or journal, so that i. . .

Write Strategy: Think, Believe, Attack

Think of writing like karate...it's about DISCIPLINE.Writing, like other forms of art, work or talent, requires discipline. It won't ever be enough that you say to yourself that you are a writer. Only when you write and write with discipline can you call yourself one. Before you can earn a black belt in karate, you have to dedicate yourself, practice and instill discipline in yourself to learn . . .

7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page

Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper.When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, "What am I going to write?" A few minutes later, it becomes, "Oh my goodness, I can't think of anything to write!" And several minutes later, it turns into something like, "Write, dangnabit! Write! Write! WRITE!"Some writers call this writer's block. Bu. . .

10 Can't Miss Article Topics Readers Will Love

Copyright 2003, The Write ExposureYou sit down to write the first article for your third issue. That's when it hits you. There's nothing left to write about!At The Write Exposure, we get lots of panicked calls from clients saying, "I've run out of article ideas!" What we've found is that seldom has our client actually run out of topics, rather they've covered all the topics that came most easil. . .

Profiting From Writing Your Own Ebook

As you might have heard, the Internet is all about information. Millions of people logon to the Internet each day searching for information. They're searching for everything from health and wellness to love and relationships. People crave information and will pay to get the info they want.That's why ebooks are the hottest products on the Internet. It's digital information that's downloadable an. . .

Baby Steps To Writing Success

*Article Use Guidelines*Use in opt-in publications, or on Web sites, but please includethe resource box. Please send me a copy, if possible. Many thanks.**Summary: Take baby seteps to writing success. One step after another, and you're a success, right now.Category: WritingWords: 450Baby Steps To Writing SuccessCopyright © 2003 by Angela Booth After a lifetime's worth of writing, I can file the. . .

Powerful Lessons From A $20 Bill

By Catherine FranzJust last week I was speaking to a group of 50 women and men. I opened by holding up a $20 and asking who would like this $20 bill. I also mentioned there were no strings attached. You would have thought that everyone would be raising their hand wanting the $20 bill.That isn't what happened. Less than half the people raised their hand.I gave the $20 bill away and stood in . . .

Need a Great Idea? Feed Your Brain

A lot of great ideas happen when two or more other ideas collide to form something completely new. Think of this like those old chemistry movies we used to watch in school. You had all of those atoms floating around and when two collided -- bam! A chemical reaction. Maybe something new was created. Maybe something exploded. Or maybe it all fizzled out and nothing happened.Well, a similar reacti. . .

Telepathy

By Kenneth J. McCormickWebmasterhttp://aboutfacts.netWhat is Telepathy? It used to be said that it was the ability of a person to send or receive a message from one person to another using only his or her mental powers. Today with the addition of remote viewing, a better definition is the ability of a person to use their mind to travel through time and space and observe data without leaving the. . .

Are you in search of the best sourced advice regarding learning disabilities.

When you are trying to find top advice concerning learning disabilities, it will be intricate extricating the best information from ill-advised learning disabilities submissions and support so it's astute to know ways of judging the information you are offered. Here's a few guidelines that we believe you should use when you're searching for information about learning disabilities. You need to u. . .

Advising on the best sourced assistance in relation to holiday cards.

Sometimes when you're trying to find superior information relating to holiday cards, you'll find it hard sorting out quality information from amateurish holiday cards submissions and support so it is important to know how to qualify the advice you are presented with. VistaPrint: Business Card MagnetsSupplier of business cards, postcards, letterhead, brochures, folders, and business card sized p. . .

Are you in search of the most informative advice concerning specialty paper.

When you are trying to find better-quality information on specialty paper, it will be easier said than done extricating the best information from amateurish specialty paper proposals and support so it is important to recognize how to qualify the advice you are presented with. Welding ServicesSpecialty mechanical maintenance contractor services clients worldwide, working to preserve mechanical i. . .

If you are chasing the most up-to-date opinion pertaining to love poetry.

When you're seeking the best information about love poetry, you'll find it hard unscrambling quality advice from inexpert love poetry proposals and directions so it is wise to know how to moderate the information you are offered. FREE Poetry Contest $58,000 in PRIZESYou can win cash prizes with free amateur contests, read our magazine and poem of the day, view ultimate poetry links and learn ho. . .

Your Book is a Business

Think like a businessperson, not an author. Once the final draft is written, you’re no longer an author. You’re an entrepreneur with a product to sell, and it’s critical that you start thinking that way. Instead of spending your time on editing and proofreading, you’ve got to invest your time in marketing activities. That means finding the answers to three critical questions:a. Who is your audi. . .

Your Book and a Great Website

Build a great Website. I can't state this often enough or strongly enough: you must have an attractive, easy to use Website that lets your visitors do four things:a. Buy your book.b. Register and download sample chapters or get your e-newsletter.c. E-mail friends about your book.d. Find out more about you. Your Website should be ground zero for your book business, the place where everyone comes. . .

Your Book Not in Book Stores? Don't Worry

Sure, we all want to look on the shelves at Barnes and Noble and see our books there. It's thrilling. But it's really not necessary. I see so many authors waste their time and money paying distributors and driving from store to store, delivering books when they should be selling directly to the public. The Internet makes it possible.In fact, there are many good reasons NOT to be in bookstores:•. . .

Parent Loans or Student Loans – what is going to be best for my child?

At least 20% of college students need some type of loan to help pay for their college education. Such a statistic can lead to students graduating with an unmanageable debt load. An alternative is for parents to help out by taking out loans themselves. But which is the better option – student loans or parent loans? Each has distinct advantages and uses.Federal student loansFederal student loans . . .

John Wayne’s Death and the 1954 movie 'The Conqueror'

By Kenneth J. McCormickHttp://aboutfacts.netOn the morning of January 27, 1951, a large flash alarmed ranchers as far away as Utah, a tremendous sound like thunder followed breaking windows as far away as Arizona. In the aftermath a pink cloud formed, a cloud alive with debris carrying radioactive energy, energy that would subtly drift across military lines, geographic markers, and eventually t. . .

RSS Feeds Have Revolutionized the Internet

for one very good reason: they have provided and end to Spam. With RSS feeds, you can say good-bye to mass emails and distributions that do not meet your news needs and clog up your mailbox and hard drive. RSS technology provides a way to sort through the vast amount of information available via the Internet and to select only that information that will best suit your needs. RSS technology . . .

The Lecture Experience: Part I

The Lecture Experience – Part IBy Feather Schwartz FosterAuthor of LADIES: A Conjecture of PersonalitiesDuring the past year or so, I have done nearly a hundred talks about my book, “LADIES: A Conjecture of Personalities.” It’s about the First Ladies – the OLD First Ladies, Martha through Mamie. Since they talk to each other and cross through centuries, it is, of course, an historical fiction. . .

THE OBSESSION OF THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT

Try Googling: “James Dobson, Jerry Fallwell, Pat Robertson, and Religious Right”. Then click “search within results” for “Bush Administration, Human Rights, Civil Rights, Freedom of the Press, Independent Judiciary, Guantanamo Bay, Intelligence Reform, Prisoner Abuse, Poverty Reduction, Religious Tolerance, US Aid”. You may be surprised by the results.Out of millions of documents, you will fin. . .

Walt Whitman, Romance With a Stranger

The concept of brief encounters, even romantic encounters, with a stranger recurs often in the verses of Walt Whitman.Take, for example, these lines from one of the inscriptions that Whitman wrote to his 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass."Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me,why should you not speak to me?And why should I not speak to you?"Clearly, Walt Whitman sees brief, c. . .

Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A Discussion of "How Do I Love Thee?"

“How Do I Love Thee?” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was written in 1845 while she was being courted by the English poet, Robert Browning. The poem is also titled Sonnet XLIII from Sonnets From the Portuguese.Early ExperiencesElizabeth Barrett was born in Durham England in 1806, the first daughter of affluent parents who owned sugar plantations in Jamaica. She was home-schooled and read voraciou. . .

Robert Burns Love Poem: "A Red, Red Rose"

Robert Burns, a poor man, an educated man, and a ladies’ man, is representative of Scotland, much like whisky, haggis, bagpipes, and kilts. He lived a life shortened by rheumatic heart disease, 1759-1796, but his life journey through poverty, informal education, disappointed love, nationalism, and literary and financial success can be identified by all Scots and common men the world over. He ha. . .

Beautiful Dreamer, Stephen Foster, America's First Folk Song Writer

“Beautiful Dreamer” was written by Stephen Foster just before his death in 1864 at age 37. The song became one of his most famous and most popular. However, as with the approximately 200 other songs that Foster wrote during his brief lifetime, he did not receive the recognition or financial reward that he deserved.Stephen Foster was America’s first great songwriter, yet he died with 38 cents in. . .

Anne Bradstreet, "To My Dear and Loving Husband," A Discussion

“To My Dear and Loving Husband” was written by America’s first female poet, the Puritan, Anne Bradstreet. In fact, Anne Bradstreet is one of only a handful of female American poets during the first 200 years of America’s history. After Bradstreet, one can list only Phillis Wheatley, the 18th century black female poet, Emma Lazarus, the 19th century poet whose famous words appear on the Statue o. . .

Make More Money Self-Publishing Special Reports

1. YOU CAN DO IT! WILL YOU?You CAN succeed in your own information empire. Self-publishingvaluable, how-to information is in great demand by peopletoday. In today`s busy society, people are pressed for time. They need concise, simplified, practical information. They willpay dearly for it if it will improve the quality of their lives.Even if you have never written for money before, you can . . .

College Savings Plans

So you have just carried your newborn into the house for the first time, placed him or her down into the freshly-purchased crib that you just obtained, and watched him or her drift into their first sleep under your roof. Now it’s time to head downstairs by the fire, cuddle up with your spouse, and start discussing college plans for this new little tyke. Wait, college plans? That’s right. It is . . .

Do you Blog Surf? 3 Strategic Steps To Doing It Well

Readers, you can also read this article onmy website at this URL, http://www.mymarketingnotes.com/vault/content/view/29/38/One of the most important skills of any marketer (or anyone else for that matter) is the ability to do research quickly, effectively and to communicate information that differs from what "the masses" do.This article presents a 3 step strategy for using blogs to help in this. . .

Top Ten Tips Part 1

Golden Rules For New Writers - Things you need to know before you begin.Rules govern everything we do in life; even if those rules are of theunwritten kind we abide by them and expect other people to do the same.Why should writing be any different? It shouldn’t be and it isn’t. The following rules are the basis for good writing. If anyone tries to tell youthat rules are made to be broken, r. . .

Hollywood Screw Ups And Free Movies

ByKenneth J. McCormickWebmasterHttp://aboutfacts.net(All references to the Public Domain refer to U.S. Law. Laws may be different in other countries)Copyrights and patents seem to be on everything. But I shouldn't talk since all of my articles are copyrighted. The only reason that I mention this is the fact that some artistic works don't have a copyright. Usually this is because something went . . .

A Cousin of Hemingway, Rose Now Puts Her Pen To The Page

A few years ago when Chicago born author, Sarah Elizabeth Rose learned that she shared a common ancestor with Ernest Hemingway, and that she also shared common ancestors with Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Laura Elizabeth Ingalls, and Jane Austen, she finally understood why she had always felt a tremendous urge to write.During her teen years Sarah could be seen jotting things down wherever she wen. . .

Crocs Alligators and Their Ancestors

By Kenneth J. McCormickWebmasterHttp://aboutfacts.netThe difference between crocodiles and alligators has puzzled ordinary folks for centuries, but the experts do know the difference. I say who cares? If one of these creatures takes a bite out of you, it won't make much difference which type did it. On a more serious note, here is how you tell the difference:1. The snout of an alligator is much. . .