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Zany Ideas That Increase Writing Productivity And Quality

Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My students keep reminding me of my unusual tools and how helpful they have been for them. I also thank my students for their concept testing and refinement. Now, I feel much more confidant about sending them out into the world.For the next few minutes let your imagination run amuck. Okay, amuck is a little too far out there, so what about a. . .

Money

ByKenneth J. McCormickwebmasterHttp://aboutfacts.netMoney is a strange thing when you really think about it. Today most money is paper and has no value of its own. The value that is given to money is by agreement. In other words, a country prints a bill and everyone agrees the value is that which is stated on its face. I am not talking about the value of money in relation to other money in the . . .

Re-fresh, Re-hash, Re-write

word count: 410You are running out of ideas, you sit down in front of your computer and stareat the blank screen with a blank mind.Your fingers are idly waiting for some action.Writer’s block? Perhaps.You must have an “Ideas “ file. Betteryet, go over your article file. There mustbe a title that catches your attention. Open the file and go over the titles. See a title from years ago? Does it . . .

Evolution of Books

A Book is anything that is in written, printed, or blank pages format fastened along one side and encased between protective covers. In other words, a book is a collection of leaves of paper or other material, bound together along one edge within covers. A book is also a literary work or a main division of such a work. A book produced in electronic format is known as an e-book. In the words of . . .

A Guide to Creative Writing That Sells

It's unbelievable that with all the creative writing courses out there, that no one teaches the necessity of researching your market before you set pen to paper.Yes, we all want to be creative and let our imagination go. At the same time, wouldn't it be great to have some of your work published? Even better wouldn't it be awesome to know that you have upped your chances of getting published by . . .

The Untold Secrets of Writing Best Selling Children's Books

Ever wondered how the most successful children's book writers get their ideas? The answer may surprise you. Most children's books are based on the same exact story - good versus evil. Ex. Harry Potter vs Voldomort. Cinderella vs her wicked stepmother. Pinnochio's conscience vs. outside influences.Next we add a protagonist and an antagonist. Ex. Don't we love it when Harry Potter and Malfoy get . . .

Professional Writers Learn To Manage Their Emotions

Summary: Learning to survive in the marketplace requires some fancy emotional footwork. Read these tips for raising your writer's emotional I.Q.Professional Writers Learn To Manage Their EmotionsBy Bonnie BootsUnpublished writers often feel being paid for publication is the benchmark of a “real” writer So they read all the books on writing and dutifully send off queries, filled with hope and fe. . .

Deadlines Can Be A Writer's Best Friend

SUMMARY: A commitment to meeting deadlines can make any writer a winner with the editors and lead to personal and professional growth.Deadlines Can Be A Writer’s Best Friend By Bonnie Boots I click the “send” button on my e-mail and my article is instantly transmitted to a magazine. Minutes later, I have a reply from the editor. It reads “Snappy writing and five days before deadline! Thanks, Bo. . .

Grandpa's Pond

We can learn alot from kids.Last Friday, which incidently was St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec, was also the day we decided to have Grandpa's Pond day in Shady Cove, Oregon.Everything went off just as planned. In Shady Cove, anyway.A beautiful early summer day, this is the annual "take the kids fishing and make sure they catch fish day", that we have to help build interest and enthusiasm towards. . .

Why Jerks Win At Direct Marketing

Have you ever noticed that some very successful direct marketers go out of their way to be cantankerous? Have you ever wondered why? Today we're going to discover their secret? It makes many of them millions!Studies have shown that people buy on emotion and then justify it with logic. We buy new BMW convertibles because we know we'll look good in them. Then we rationalize that "BMW makes a ve. . .

Ten Tips Articles

“Ten Tips” articles are the easiest piece to write because they are made up of only an introductory paragraph, your Ten Tips, and a conclusion. Print editors love these because they can easily be shortened if there is a lack of available space.Your articles can be used in book chapters, on websites, in E-zines and anywhere else you would like to put them. If you publish an article in a magazine. . .

Finish Your Book Already!

I owe the completion and success of my book to a big cardboard box that saw me through the entire process. I found this box and filled it with any and all information I could find on my topic ‘advanced presentation skills for speakers and business presenters.’ I printed out articles I had written, listened to tapes and read every single book on presentation skills that has ever been published. . . .

Broaden Your Customer Base: Submit Articles!

If you are going to be writing articles to promote traffic to your website anyway, why not make them available to be used in other people's e-zines? This is a great way to have your work spread around the Internet to reach new customers. Of course my work can be found in my own free e-zine, but that really limits the people that read it. I advise possibly swapping articles and/or ads with anoth. . .

A Book Note vs a Book Report

A Book Note versus a Book ReportIntroductionSince our early days of elementary education we have been familiar with what a book report entails. But do you know what a book note is? Good question you say? Great! Read on and together we can explore the relationship between the two. Preparing the ReaderFor starters, a book report provides the reader with general background information such as. . .

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Ovecoming Writer's Block

What is writer's block?Well, I just can't think of a single darn thing tosay. Oh well, I'm outta here!Sound familiar? No! Oh, get real! We've allexperienced this phenomenon when we absolutely have towrite something, particularly on deadline. I'm talkingabout. . . . .uh, I can't think of what the word is .. . oh, yes, it's on the tip of my tongue . . . it's:WRITER'S BLOCK!!!!Whew! I feel better . . .

Writers Must Grow To Be Comfortable With Criticism

Summary:Dealing with criticism is part of being a writer. In fact, it's part of every creative pursuit. Learning to cope with it comfortably will help you grow as both a creative professional and a person.Writers Can Grow To Be Comfortable With CriticismBy Bonnie BootsOn my first assignment as a newspaper critic, I was well prepared to dish it out. I was less prepared to take it. Imagine my sur. . .

10 Tips for Effective Proofreading

Proofreading may not be terribly fun, but it's one of the most important parts of writing. Have you ever read a web page or a document that had typos, grammatical errors, and punctuation mistakes? This reflects badly on you and your business, and you could easily lose a customer over a simple spelling mistake! Here are some tips for quick and effective proofreading: 1. Wait several hours before. . .

Best-Selling Book Secrets

Everyone says, “Some day I'm going to write a book,” but few actually do. So congratulations on a noteworthy achievement! Now that you're holding your book in your hands, after years of research, writing, editing and rewriting, the last words you'll want to hear are, “That was the easy part.” Well, unfortunately, that was the easy part. Unless you don't mind your only fans being family and clos. . .

Article Marketing: Why 2 URLs Equal Pure Champagne

If you are using articles to promote your business then I don’t need to tell you that including the URL to your website in the resource box at the end of your articles represents payment for the hard work involved in writing and submitting those articles.But, if you’re including just one URL, instead of the two allowed my many article announcement sites, then your reward could come in the form . . .

Writing Good Screenplays (Part Two)

Last week we reviewed the three basic elements to apply in order to become a successful screenwriter. The first was discipline which revolved mainly around sitting down everyday for an hour or less and write anything. Research has shown that a habit is picked up or broken after 21 days of repetition. With that in mind, if you do this for 21 days straight, you will notice that it will become sec. . .

No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation

A no-cost student loan consolidation – doesn’t that just sound too good to be true? Think about it. You have just accrued thousands of dollars in debt through student loans after 4 years of college, or possibly even more. Then, a company offers to take all of your loans off of your hands, put them into one central loan, and do it all for free! Well, while it might not be too good to be true, it. . .

How you can improve your songwriting skill.

Are you a beginning songwriter who strives towards writing songs that become hits? Do you need to know how you can improve your songwriting skill? It's not too complicated. Don't try to re-invent the wheel. As far as I'm concerned the best way to improve your songwriting is to study what hit songwriters do. Forget about the mediocre stuff and learn from the leaders in the songwriting and music . . .

Writing Good Screenplays (Part One)

To start on the road to authorship you have to understand a key element in the making of a successful writer and this may be a novelist, a screenwriter or a playwright. There is no such thing as writing badly and whatever you may write, you have to write it with pride. The second motto you should condition yourself to live by is "it's not as difficult to apply the pen to the paper, as it is to . . .

How To Outgrow 'Write What You Know'

Every writer has heard it time and again, and it’s not without merit: “Write what you know.”When I began freelancing, I was just out of college, so what did I write about? College. I wrote profiles of collegiate entrepreneurs, I wrote editorials about college life... and after a while, I really wanted to move on and write about other things. But I didn’t feel qualified.Luckily, I didn’t let tha. . .

The Makings Of A Personal Essay, Really

Sometimes I can be dense when it comes to realizing the potential of my own life experiences as essays for magazines. I, of course, fully believe that everything in my life is newsworthy, but sometimes have trouble figuring out which experiences will hit home with other people.I recently learned the secret, and it can be summarized in one word: “Really?”My friends know that I can talk. I mean, . . .

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY - Some Common Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

"When the storyteller tells the truth, she reminds us that human beings are more alike than unalike... A story is what it's like to be a human being - to be knocked down and to miraculously arise. Each one of us has arisen, awakened."- Maya AngelouMany people who consult with me regarding their family histories are also adamant that they want to do the work themselves. I encourage that. Who kno. . .

Tight Lines, Writers!

“Tight lines” is a good luck wish among fishermen. When you’ve hooked a fish, your line tightens up.I was musing on this expression as my husband critiqued my lousy casting skills on our latest fishing expedition. Anthony’s as accurate a caster as they come. He can pinpoint a particular far-away reed and cast an inch in front of it.We were going for bass, and he explained that bass like to hide. . .

No More Jargon!

Have you taken time recently to look at your website? When creating your website did you think about what matters? Find out…When your company built its website, did you think about the content (the text) of your site? Did you write it for your customers? The answer to these questions is often ‘No.’The first mistake most companies make when filling their website with content is overlooking who t. . .

Follow up on New Concepts with Action

This is good advice for Yoga teachers and students alike.Unfortunately, you cannot progress without implementing new ideas, changing systems, or generating action. You have to accept evolution of ideas and be willing to leap forward. "Sitting on your laurels," will make you lazy and stale.New ideas come from a variety of resources - your teachers, mentors, coaches, students, books, videos, and . . .

The Mystery of Enlightenment

Initially, enlightenment is living in the present moment and accepting your situation as it is. That is a pretty heavy task for anyone in any time. It is often said that an enlightened person cannot be angered by small talk or negative energy.Many people are humble and believe that they will never be enlightened in this life. They also believe: The goal of enlightenment is too vast for the aver. . .

Don't Go In- Free Short Story to add to your fiction, sci-fi ezine

Looking for a story to tell or read out loud to your kids this Halloween? Enjoy the free short story from the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills, by Laura Hickey. Happy Halloween! Don't Go In Have you watched a scary movie and then gone to bed right after? Your mind scrambles with ideas about different movie endings or parts of the movie you really liked? What happens when you go to . . .

The Storyteller, Volume I

The StorytellerNew Book Offers Supernatural Tales Involving Everyday PeopleMartha Whittington invites readers to take a break from the doldrums of daily routine and delve into a world where ordinary lives are blindsided by the bizarre. The Storyteller: Volume I (now available through AuthorHouse) provides a feast of paranormal delights that satisfy the imagination.Comprised of six intriguing ta. . .

How to Write Ad Copy that Sells

When I write copy for my advertising clients, I always check to make sure the three key elements are in place. 1. psychology, 2. logic, and 3. creativity. These are three very different aspects of ad writing, which, when combined, produce a highly effective message. Master the technique of each, and create ads that really sell!It doesn’t matter which part you address when. You can write out a f. . .

Power Writing 101: Tips and Tricks to Get You Taken Seriously!

In my ten years as an advertiser, I’ve encountered plenty of folks with a flair for writing. They were born having some idea of where to put the words within the sentence, and the sentences within the paragraph. They usually know what words to use – when to say ‘bloom’ instead of ‘grow,’ or ‘confused’ instead of ‘befuddled.’But having a flair doesn’t make them an expert in the field.I’m an expe. . .

In Your Own Words

More Tips For New Writers (Part I)Explain in your own wordsFamiliar phrase? Yes, we have all heard it many times in many different situations. This little phrase is used to convey subtly different meanings depending upon the circumstances in which it is used. At school, the teacher means "Don’t just copy chunks out of a book; show me you can write an essay". In an examination the words mean . . .

Writing Tips for Article Writing

3 Tips when Writing ArticlesDo you love to write? Do you want to put those writing skills to good use? Perhaps you want to see your name published whether it be in a newspaper, magazine, e-zine or other forms of publication. Here's 3 tips to start off your New Year. 1. BrainstormOnce you've decided what your writing is going to be about, brainstorm. Think of a new angle for your article. For e. . .

Simple Tips for Creating a Good Book Poster

Posters can be a great and inexpensive way to promote your book. But don't rush right out until you know the key items to include on your poster.The Title and Author's nameMake sure to have a bigger font than the rest of your poster to bring attention to the title and author of the book. This may be the only aspect of the poster they remember.ISBN, Where to Purchase, Price, Pages and CoverBe up. . .

The Search for the Story: One Writer's Approach to Fiction

The process of writing a book starts, for me, with a place in time that I find intriguing. I begin to do a little research -- if possible, with novels written at the time -- and then, if all goes well, I experience a kind of flash of complete understanding a few weeks later. Every character, every setting, every moment of tension, choice, betrayal, and resolution comes into perfect focus. But. . .

Taming The Book Proposal

: The Basics Oh, that most maddening of documents! For so many of us eager to move forward with our nonfiction projects, it looms large like a guard at the queen’s castle, blocking the path to publication. Its perfection eludes us yet it stands there teasing, “Complete me, or your manuscript will never see the light of day, mwahahahaha!”In truth, that’s a lie. Every author has the option of sel. . .

Write Possibilities

We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We dictate actions. We control destinies. We can make two completely opposite people fall in love with each other, and we can create family feuds that can last for centuries. We can make our heroine travel back in time to rescue her soulmate, and we can give the most villainous person the punishment she deserves. We can take our characters to the . . .

A First Time Author's Publicity Kit Materials

If you're a new author that has been requested to send publicist materials, you may feel left in the dark on what to send. Here's a list of the usual items.1. Author BioThis is no place for modesty. You're competing with many other authors out there and need to show how your hot and worth it. Remember to include your accomplishments and give a little background information. Often readers want t. . .

A Few Brief Tips To Deal With Writing Rejection

What to do when you get rejectedYou've just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. What's left to do? You could give up, but I wouldn't suggest this. Here's some brief tips on how to deal with rejection.1. Take a breather-You've probably been wondering and rattling your brain as to why you got rejected. Take a break, not a long one...some time for a breather. If you contin. . .

5 Ways to Generate Article Topic Ideas

If you write articles frequently, you have probably found that sometimes you just don't know what to write about. This is a very common issue for even the best of us, however there are some quick tricks that can help. Here are what the top five:1. Look at today's news -- A busy news site such as Yahoo or Excite is good for this. Look at the news wire sections; they usually have a lot of brief,. . .

Novel to Screenplay: The Challenges of Adaptation

Article Summary: Some basic steps when adapting a novel to the screenplay form.ADAPTATION 101Brimming with confidence, you've just signed the check purchasing the rights to adapt John Doe's fabulous, but little known novel, Lawrence of Monrovia, to screenplay form. Suddenly, panic sets in. "What was I thinking? How the devil am I going to convert this 400-page novel to a 110-page screenplay. . .

Dealing with the blues of a bad book review

When you get a bad book reviewYou've just been notified a review of your book has been posted. You're all excited and can't wait to see what has been written. You're clicking onto your book's page when...Oh no! They hated your book! This bad review is going to turn away customers from buying your book. Wait! This isn't the end of the world. Here's 3 tips to deal when you get a bad review. 1. . . .

A Writing Exercise That Increases Awareness And Description Skills

Practice attaching words to feelings requires time to do.Without a system that helps you monitor that time, theminutes or hours could feel unproductive. With the rightexercise, you can then use that time wisely, as well as saveyou time and frustration.Learning to apply the right words to our six senses is a topingredient to the mixture of writing. Its language bringsthe reader into the story.. . .

Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!

If you think proofreading equals editing, then you're wrong! Editing is a lot more than just scrutinizing your manuscript for misspelled words or missing punctuation marks. As a whole: - Edit only *after* you've written the *whole* piece. If you stop to edit after every paragraph or sentence, you will disrupt the flow of your thoughts. - It is better to take a break before starting to edit a . . .

publishing

Do you have books sitting in your garage that you haven'tsold yet and looking for ways to move them? Then you willwant to know about these five outrageous ideas that aren'tdifficult and can be just plain out fun.Dede Hall, author of The Starving Student's Cookbook hadvery poor sales for her books. Then one day an outrageouslylight bulb moment appeared. She added an inexpensiveskillet with th. . .

28 Reasons Why Publishers Will Buy Your Book

Editors will buy a book for one or more of the followingreasons. By knowing what these reasons are, you can thendesign a marketing plan with those features in mind.1. The author's previous books have sold well.2. They love a book and think it will sell.3. They think a book will sell.4. They love it enough to publish, regardless of itscommercial potential.5. It's a book that deserves to be. . .

Understanding The First Rule Of Writing—Before You Start The Great Bestseller

Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are not followed. Even mixing and matching systems to favor one’s own position can cause a great deal of consternation. In writing a book, the first rule is to know and understand why you want to write in the first place.In other words, you need to develop a theme that will answer the question of why you want to write. I usually get. . .

Effective Collaboration - Working With Your Ghostwriter

Using a ghostwriter to craft your free reprint articles and marketing materials is an excellent way to maximize your time and profit. The fastest and most effective way to find a freelance ghostwriter or editor is to post your writing projects on an on-line service like Freelance Work Exchange at http://tinyurl.com/3v69r . This allows interested writers to submit their proposals to you. It m. . .

3 Tips to Achieve Your Writing Goals

1. Make your goals achievable.By achievable, we mean realistic and attainable. You might unconsciously have set a goal even others will have a hard time achieving, even if they had the means and the time to do so.Here's what you can do: break down your goals into small, realistic goals set against reasonable time frames. Oftentimes, you'll achieve your bigger goals if you work on achieving the . . .

A Few Brief Tips on Dealing with Rejection

What to do when you get rejected. You've just finished your book, sent out query letters and was rejected. What's left to do? You could give up, but I wouldn't suggest this. Here's some brief tips on how to deal with rejection. 1.Take a breather You've probably been wondering and rattling your brain as to why you got rejected. Take a break, not a long one...some time for a breather. If you cont. . .

"How to Unlock that Best-Selling Book or Project That's Inside You" A Conversation With Joe Vitale

The following is a excerpt from the exclusive AudioMotivation interview with Dr. Joe Vitale - He is the author of a number of books, including the #1 best-sellingbook "Spiritual Marketing," the best-selling e-book "Hypnotic Writing," and the best-selling Nightingale-Conant audioprogram, "The Power of Outrageous Marketing."AUDIOMOTIVATION.COMNow, so many of us kind of go through life with the dr. . .

10 Ways To Generate New Articles Ideas And Topics

1. Brainstorm for new ideas.Add your brainstormed ideas to an idea file that you can go back to when you are stuck for a topic.Also add ideas you get from other sources into this file so that you'll always have a fresh source of inspiration.2. Visit forums and message boards.Look for an interesting topic or thread in the posts that you can turn into a new article.3. Check out newspapers and new. . .

Writing eBooks

Are You Willing To Follow 3 Easy Steps To Learn All You Ever Wanted To Know About writing ebooks - And Save Time, Save Effort & Save Money? Introducing... The Quick And Easy Way To Discover Anything About writing ebooks- In Just Five Minutes!You'll find some GREAT writing ebooks books here... Take a look! A book is a treasure trove of information. I first got interested in writing ebooks after . . .

A First Time Author's Publicity Kit Material Tips

If you're a new author that has been requested to send publicist materials, you may feel left in the dark on what to send. Here's a list of the usual items.1. Author BioThis is no place for modesty. You're competing with many other authors out there and need to show how your hot and worth it. Remember to include your accomplishments and give a little background information. Often readers want t. . .

How Wives with Cheating Husbands Can Gain the Upper Hand

Too many wives with cheating husbands put up with their husband’s infidelity because they feel they have no choice, or they don’t know what else to do. If you’re in a similar situation, don’t despair. You have more power and control than you think. Don’t Be a Helpless VictimYou don’t have to suffer in silence or be a helpless victim. There are practical things you can do to make the best of. . .

8 Great Journaling Tips

Mix a martini, don't forget the olives, or pour yourself atea, relax and enjoy!There are no hard-set rules for keeping a journal. How oftenyou write, time you spend, and how rigorously you maintain aregular journaling schedule are matters of personal choiceand circumstance. Therefore, it is important to find whatworks for you. Here are nine guidelines to assist you.1. Allow for regular writing . . .