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Query Letters that Rock

The first thing I did wrong when I started writing was submitting poor query letters. They contained generic article ideas and boring sentences. Everything said, "blah, blah, blah."Twenty query letters and no responses. Even my SASEs weren't ret...

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Make Your Writing Sing With Structure

At some point, every serious writer is forced to sit down and conclude that there is something seriously wrong with their work. It wanders. It is pretty in some spots and horribly ugly in others. It doesn't always make sense, and is uneven in p...

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Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

One of the characteristics that I am not known for, and whichI have spent a lifetime trying to develop, is patience. I'm an "instant gratification" kind of girl when it comes to most things.Obviously, building a freelance writing career does not...

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KISS - Keep It Short Scholar

We've all heard the normal KISS principle (Keep It SimpleScholar). When we talk about sales copy, it is importantto keep it simple. It is also important to keep it short.Let's briefly take a different view of sales copy.Perhaps you take the...

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IN YOUR SHADOW

There is an old saying: You can choose your friends but not your family. Everyone has certain choices to make in their lives, except for that one initial launch into this world. We are born and we are who we are - no decision on our part - not even t...

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Inside Elance: Thirteen Writers Explain Why Elance Works for Them

Inside Elance: Thirteen Writers Explain Why Elance Works for Them by: Shelley Wake Browsing through the writing projects at Elance, one thing stands out. It’s the “Recent Earnings” figures listed with each bidder’s name. These aren’t f...

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Defy the Myths, Get Your Book WrittenFast! - Part 1

Defy the Myths, Get Your Book WrittenFast! - Part 1 by: Judy Cullins Why don't you write a book? Most people complain it takes too long. They are too busy. One professional coach said she was not a natural writer. An entrepreneur feared it ...

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Here Are Some Benefits Of Blogging

Having a blog, is not just about putting your comments online for the world to see. If you're using your blog in the right way you will be able to use it to generate leads too. This will work all the time and can work on complete auto pilot. By ...

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How To Write Reviews That Webmasters Will Link To

Product reviews are an exceptional tool to drive traffic to your own, or any other website. They are inherently valuable and provide benefit, which is exactly what readers and webmasters are looking for. When content provides a benefit, people will r...

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Book Publishing From A Book Publisher's Point Of View

Many writers aspire to write books. Writing a book is a long, involved, difficult process. Book publishing is harder. A writer may submit his book repeatedly only to be turned down. The writer may eventually succeed. Wouldn't it have been easier...

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