2,437 articles related to "writing"

Romance Readers' Pet Peeves

I thought it might be a good idea to talk about over-used phrases in romance novels and short stories. This isn't just for me to have a moan and groan, but for you writers to consider avoiding over-use.We've all done it at some time or anot...

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HOW TO HUNT FOR MARKETSOVER THE HOLIDAYS

Chances are, you'll be busy over the next several weeks. Between preparing for, celebrating, and unwinding from the holidays it may be difficult to maintain your regular writing routine. And if researching potential homes for your work is part o...

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Is Your Title Compelling

Your title is your selling tool. It’s the first thing readers will scan and contemplate whether to read your story.What your title’s job is, it has to lure the readers into your story – it has to be so compelling that they won’t even have a c...

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You Need More than Skills & Experience to Get a Job These Days…

A lot of people believe that an employer’s decision on hiring a candidate depends on just skills and experience. Well they couldn’t be farther from the truth because that is false. Here is the truth…Skills and experience within your profession ...

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TURN PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

TURN PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO BOOKS FOR CHILDRENby Laura Backes, Publisher, Children's Book Insider, theNewsletter for Children's WritersSuppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody ofyour kids. Or a loved one has recentl...

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Awesome Endings

Awesome Endings by: Lea Schizas Bungee jumping, sky diving, secret mission, Indy 500: how do these events compare to the art of fiction writing? Each one brings to its ‘doer’ an element of anticipation, exhilaration, unfamiliarity, and adven...

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Just Another Article About Blogging

How to Get 10 Weeks Worth of Blog Topics Often when I talk with small business owners about setting up a blog for their business I hear them say the same thing. "I don't think I have enough to say" or "How often do I need to write a blog post"....

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Using Articles - 4 Proven Methods to Skyrocket Your Blogging Results

If you want to amplify your blog to new heights there are a few simple steps you need to take to make this happen. If done on a regular basis your readership will continue to return and may bring additional readers into the loop. As a blogger myself ...

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A Day in the Life of a Freelance Copywriter

Ever wanted a job where you could spend all day, every day, writing clever and inspiring prose? Yes? Well don’t become a freelance copywriter!Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great job, and for some of us it’s a calling that won’t be denied. And...

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Creative Success

One of the cliched mantras of the Internet marketing worldis, "Content is king." Content is very important to anywebsite, but I think that a more important focus should beon original content.Recently I was browsing through a few marketing relatedsite...

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