201. Why And How To Ask For And Get Paid Up Front
October 17, 2012
Freelance writers work in a global economy. Many work for clients all over the world. As long as you have an internet connection and a cell phone, you're good to go. This globalization has changed the way many freelance writers do business. In particular, it's changed the way many get paid. In the ...
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202. Book Chapter Notes And Book Add Ons Can Make More Book Sales Than You Ever Dreamed Of!
October 16, 2012
One writing strategy is to think about your targeted audience as you write your book. What's inside your chapters helps make you a profit making business. Inside each how to, non-fiction book, your chapter you can include sidebars of detailed information inside a shaded box, short tips of a few lin...
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203. How To Write Effectively - 7 Crucial Tips
October 15, 2012
No matter what you are writing, unless you are writing in your own private journal or diary, the objective is to communicate. That means you want to tell someone something, persuade them of something or at least get some kind of reaction from them. Here are some tips to help you do this more effecti...
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204. Freelance Writing - Your First Gig
October 10, 2012
Up until recently, I only read what I wanted to read. However, when I retrained my mindset, I actually saw mind-numbing topics in a new light. Retraining the mind does take practice and one way it can be done is through repetitive action. The more you practice, the better you will become. In fact, r...
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205. Mix Mystery With Romance For Astonishing Success
October 09, 2012
Novels that mixed romance with suspense or mystery began about 60 years ago with the publishing of Phyllis Whitney's Modern Gothic romances. A twist on the classic old Gothic romance, which has the heroine so helpless that it would be unbelievable and possibly offensive today, the modern romance/sus...
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206. Five Basic Rules For Good Writing
October 08, 2012
If you want your book or article to stand out it's a good idea to keep five rules in mind. They are the hallmark of excellent writing. Make it readable Make it memorable Make it sparkle Make it personal Make sure it has unity, coherence and originality What do I mean by readability? A...
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207. How To Write A Mystery - How To Format Your Book
October 05, 2012
So, you've got an idea for a mystery novel. Great! Now what? The first thing I do is set up my manuscript. Sounds simple, I know but a lot of people just start writing, then somewhere down the line they decided to get the manuscript formatted. It can be a nightmare of cutting, pasting, formatting. M...
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208. Write Away Your Stress - Create A Diary Online
October 04, 2012
Stressed? Then create a diary online. Writing is a de-stressor -- it releases tension. It can be a meditation--and quiet the mind. It is like telling your true stories confessions to someone who holds your secrets safe. It is also a mood-changer and elevator, capable of making you happy. Writing is ...
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209. Understanding To Be Verbs And Their Contribution to Passive Writing
October 03, 2012
"To be" words play an important role in our written and spoken language, but because they're usually overused, students should learn and practice ways to use them sparingly. Simply, here's a list of "to be" verbs every student should memorize: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been. Help your ...
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210. Outline Writing - The Secret To Writing Faster (and Better)
October 01, 2012
Want to learn a skill which will make all your writing a breeze? Outline writing can unlock your writing talent and confidence. Whatever you want to write, from an advertisement to a book, discovering how to write outlines will improve the speed at which you write, and will also improve the results...
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