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Why Publishers Buy Books 28 Reasons

Editors will buy a book for one or more of the followingreasons:1. The author's previous books have sold well2. They love a book and think it will sell3. They think a book will sell4. They love it enough to publish, regardless of itscommercial p...

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Choosing an Effective Title

"Titles distinguish the mediocre, embarrassthe superior and are disgraced by the inferior."George Bernard ShawIt may seem trivial to tell you to choose a good title for yournext written work, but the importance of this task should not beunderestimate...

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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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Web Copy – How Much is Enough

Web Copy – How Much is Enough? By Glenn Murray These days, there’s widespread acceptance that a website is an integral part of the marketing plan of any business. Likewise, it’s commonly accepted that web copy is a vital component of ...

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32 Point Copywriting Checklist to Bulletproof Your Copy

As a direct response copywriter, I (naturally) go through a set process to ensure that my copy hits the mark. A vital part of this process is performing "checks and balances" to ensure that all the important elements are there AND that there are no r...

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Here an Ebook, There an Ebook

Here an ebook, there an ebook, everywhere an ebook! If OldMcDonald had a computer it would be full of ebooks. My inbox iscrammed with offers to sell ebooks, publish ebooks, write ebooks,and get filthy rich selling ebooks on the internet. All that isr...

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Promote your Coaching or Speaking Business Through eBooks

In these uncertain times when we all would like to feel safe, and when we don't really want to travel so much for our business, we need to look to the Online Marketing Machine of ePublishing. Your audience today is Internet savvy. They love the ...

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How to Find Ideas for Articles & Speeches

How to Find Ideas for Articles & Speeches by: Robert F. Abbott Do you have problems finding ideas for articles and speeches? I know have had at times, and others tell me the same thing. At my Toastmasters club, for example, I've often hear...

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Creating A Great Print Newsletter

Creating A Great Print Newsletter  by: Colin Ong TS The traditional print media newsletter is still useful even in the rapidly changing age of the Internet and IT. Its uses are so multi-faceted that it can cover just about anything – from the ...

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Writing Made Them Rich #4 Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil.At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer.It was a decision bitterly opposed by his parents,partly because Brazil at that time was under amilitary junta that persecuted writ...

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