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1	Sell Yourself, Not Your Products or Services Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2012-01-02 | - Word Count: 989 | Viewed: 2755 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00 Sell yourself, not your products or services. The point we need to make is that your products and services will change over time as your business adapts to the realities of the marketplace.
2	Who Else Wants to Know How-To Write an Effective Advertisement? Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-08-25 | - Word Count: 1431 | Viewed: 4297 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 2.59 Webmasters struggle everyday with the question of how they should advertise their website. There are so many advertising venues; it is hard to know which is the right venue or the right combination of advertising venues.
3	Book Authors: How To Sell More Books And Get Your Publisher Active Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-08-23 | - Word Count: 1871 | Viewed: 48570 | Votes: 33 | Rating: 3.97 It is an unfortunate reality that most people who write books believe that their publisher will always put their best foot forward, to promote their book. In the real world, it does not quite work that way.
4	21 Tips for Defeating Writer's Block Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-11 | - Word Count: 993 | Viewed: 836 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 One of the most difficult aspects of article writing and marketing, is how to come up with fresh topics to write about. It is even more difficult to put your finger on ideas that are hot and related to your topic. Here are some suggestions to help you get those creative juices flowing again...
5	14 Tips to Improve Your Article Writing and Article Marketing Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2011-03-10 | - Word Count: 1133 | Viewed: 900 | Votes: 0 Everything online requires content, and articles are just one form of content. Learning how to write articles and create content should be a focal point for anyone looking to start a business or even a hobby online, after all like the saying goes, content is king. In this article, we provide 14 tips to help you improve your article content.
6	The Death and Resurrection of Quality Content Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-03-04 | - Word Count: 769 | Viewed: 800 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00 No matter where you go online, you are bound to find someone complaining about the quality of content available online. When we want to find information that answers our questions for us, the last thing we want to do is to land on a MFA (Made For Adsense) website with questionable content. And yet, many of the people who complain about this state of affairs also contribute to the problem...
7	Cutting Through The Information Overload: Grab Your Readers' Attention With a Great Title Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2011-03-02 | - Word Count: 802 | Viewed: 910 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 As avid readers, we have trained our brains to scan the headlines looking for something that might suit our desires... This article will give you a solid understanding of how to grab your readers by the eyeballs and get them to open and read your articles...
8	Shy People Are a Blessing Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-22 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 960 | Votes: 0 A person who is shy always comes across as having a charm that is singularly missing in most people. Instead of that often brash over-confident person who just loves the sound of her or his own voice, the shy person seems to live and breathe more softly.
9	Article Marketing Tips: How Consumers Read Your Articles Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | - Word Count: 1278 | Viewed: 979 | Votes: 0 If you want to understand what makes one article marketer successful, while many more achieve poor results, then consider this 6-step process designed to help you understand how to make your article marketing more effective.
10	Public Speaking Skills: First Principle of Great Communication Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2010-12-15 | - Word Count: 876 | Viewed: 869 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00 We all need public speaking skills, even if it's only the skill of asking a question at a local meeting of the Parents and Teachers' Association. Over the years I have seen even very experienced public speakers forget the most basic principle of oral (spoken) communication.
11	How to Write a Resume - Simple and Complex at the Same Time Written by: Rebecca Hawkes | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1177 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 Writing an effective resume is as much a creative art as it is a logical puzzle. How do you take 500-600 words and make them jump out and scream "hire me" to an employer? It's a skill that needs constant refining.
12	Blog Writing - Beginner Blogging Mistakes Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-11-23 | - Word Count: 902 | Viewed: 778 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.00 There are a number of mistakes that beginning bloggers make, blunders that compromise their blogs and kill their chances of developing an interested audience. On the other hand, there is far too much criticism and far too little specific advice on the web. With that in mind, here are some of the common opening mistakes new bloggers make, followed by specific steps that can be taken to avoid them.
13	Cut the Crap - Avoiding the Trap of Crap Content Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-11-18 | - Word Count: 887 | Viewed: 813 | Votes: 0 What exactly is "crappy" content? The short and almost tautological answer is "content that people don't like," but simply saying that doesn't get a writer anywhere. There are many kinds of crappy content, each with its own unique reasons for being a dull and uninteresting lump rather than a well-polished gem of online commentary.
14	Write Winning Headlines While You Sleep? Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-09-29 | - Word Count: 197 | Viewed: 838 | Votes: 0 Want to get an extra 6-8 hours of productivity every day? Then try this little trick...
15	Not Your Grandfather’s Press Release Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-09-02 | - Word Count: 847 | Viewed: 912 | Votes: 0 Sometimes the various means of branding a business overlap. Blogs, video archives, promotional pages, the online press room and press releases all seem to bleed into each other without distinction. So what is it that makes any one element distinct? Press releases have their clue in their name; they are released to other locations in order to get information out to a wider audience than a brand's own immediate readership. When that is considered, the various ways a press release can be leveraged to capture that audience become much more evident.
16	Building Brand Identity - Five Reasons Your Blog Needs a Ghostwriter Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-08-24 | - Word Count: 907 | Viewed: 1091 | Votes: 0 A ghostwriter is any writer who creates content for a project that will be presented under another name. Every blog needs a writer to direct it, and blogs do best when guided by one or two voices in a consistent direction. Sometimes, however, the originator of a business or idea isn't the one who can best capture that direction, and that's when you should turn to a ghostwriter.
17	Creative Conjuring for Your Writing Team Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-08-17 | - Word Count: 870 | Viewed: 882 | Votes: 0 Let us suppose for a moment that you have made the decision to hire a permanent, in-house writing team as opposed to seeking out writers on a more per-contract basis. Now that you've got them, what's the best way to maximize their creativity? Have a look at a handful of techniques that have been demonstrated to help spur productivity and creativity in your writers.
18	In or Out - Choosing the Content Service for Your Brand Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-08-10 | - Word Count: 884 | Viewed: 786 | Votes: 0 It's only a bit of an exaggeration to describe the debate over in-house writers vs. an outside content service as "raging." For any organization dedicated to producing written content as part of its brand, it is an important matter that eventually will need to be addressed. Each method, of course, has its advantages and disadvantages; there are no quick answers. But here are some considerations that should make the decision a little easier:
19	How To Get Your Syndicated Articles Opened, Read And Published Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-08-05 | - Word Count: 1318 | Viewed: 1243 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Syndicated articles can be a very powerful promotion tool in the hands of the person who knows how to use them... This is the reason why article marketing is generally a hot topic of conversation... Unfortunately, not all of the conversation is positive, because the vast majority of people who attempt to utilize article marketing for the promotion of their online business are absolutely clueless as to how to use article marketing to its fullest potential...
20	Cracking The Article Marketing Puzzle Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-08-04 | - Word Count: 1343 | Viewed: 1100 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 Article marketing is one of those topics that always seems to generate a lot of conversation in forums and marketing discussions... Online marketers are generally split into three camps, when it comes to arguing the effectiveness of article marketing as a promotional method... Camp One swears by article marketing, as an integral and essential part of their online marketing activities... They suggest that the benefits of article marketing are twofold: direct click-through (CTR) traffic from the article that may deliver immediate sales; and improved search rankings that will drive additional search traffic...
21	How To Earn An Online Living As A Writer Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | - Word Count: 373 | Viewed: 953 | Votes: 0 Since 1996 I've written over 1600 articles. These articles have provided me with a decent living in numerous ways. Here is how I've used the articles that I've written:
22	5 Types Of Titles That Can Get More People To Read Your Article Written by: Lee Dobbins | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | - Word Count: 972 | Viewed: 2197 | Votes: 0 In today's fast paced world where visitors take only about 4 seconds to scan a webpage, you are competing with thousands of other article writers so you need to write a compelling title that draws in readers like a magnet so that your article stands out from the crowd. Here are 5 different types of titles that are sure to get more people "clicking in" to read your article:
23	5 Essential Elements of Successful Article Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-03-17 | - Word Count: 1149 | Viewed: 1229 | Votes: 0 If you understand the "how and why" of writing great articles, perhaps you can generate more sales from your articles than I have from mine... But if you miss the point of this article, you are likely to never make any money at all with article marketing...
24	Hitting Your Stride: Four Keys to Timing Your Blog Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-03-04 | - Word Count: 895 | Viewed: 747 | Votes: 0 There are a number of important factors that go into the production of a first-class blog. One that many people wrestle with is how often should the thing be updated. Innocuous as it sounds, post frequency is actually vital to the success of any content project, and especially to blogs. Time, place, and availability of content all have parts to play in determining just how often you need to update your blog.
25	Focus On Your Strengths Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-03-01 | - Word Count: 450 | Viewed: 703 | Votes: 0 Last year, I took over a small second office next to the one I have now. I've had it painted and recarpeted. But setting it up and getting my current office painted / recarpeted seems overwhelming. I know. I know. I've got to make the time to plan out how I want it to all look, what I want to get out of it, where I want what, etc. because my current office just feels too congested. But I find it overwhelming.
26	Look Out For The Smoking Gun Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-26 | - Word Count: 380 | Viewed: 726 | Votes: 0 In the legal world, there is a term called "Smoking Gun" which refers to that critical piece of information which makes it impossible for your opponent to win a court case. It's a fact, a piece of evidence or whatever which proves what you have to say beyond any seed of doubt. And there are a lot of correlations between law and advertising because when you are selling via the printed word, your jury is your customer.
27	Online Brand Building - Do You Need a Social Media Newsroom? Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | - Word Count: 896 | Viewed: 648 | Votes: 0 Curriculum vitae, work experience, references, skills inventory, resume: all describe a source of information where people can condense the vital information about themselves into a single document for interested parties to examine. The idea is giving people an overview they can sort through in order to weigh your merits and strengths against their needs, as well as to get an idea of how you present yourself.
28	Four Tips For Creating An Effective Authors' Resource Box Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-03 | - Word Count: 1669 | Viewed: 1046 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25 In article marketing, there are many factors that will affect your articles' ability to promote your website in the most effective manner. In this article, we will briefly discuss a couple those factors, before we dive into how to create an effective Authors' Resource Box, also known as the About The Author Information.
29	STOP Attracting The Wrong Customers Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 640 | Viewed: 789 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 The internet is very sexy at the moment. And everyone wants is hearing about the latest craziest new strategy which can hand you overnight riches. But there's one big problem with the internet: you have no control over who finds your web site. And that means you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the diamonds.
30	Top 10 Reasons Why Online Marketers Fail With Article Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-02-01 | - Word Count: 1025 | Viewed: 1043 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.67 If you've been marketing products online for any length of time, you've likely heard people talk about the power and promise of article marketing for the promotion of your online business. Unfortunately, many online marketers have tried to utilize article marketing to benefit their online business and failed. In this article, I document the top ten reasons why people fail to find success with article marketing... And how to fix your article marketing campaigns...
31	I Am Not A Golfing Instructor, But I Played One On The Internet Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-29 | - Word Count: 1990 | Viewed: 1046 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 I have a unique job, as a professional article ghostwriter, which forces me to do research on topics that I may not normally be interested in learning. Certainly, golf was one of those topics I thought I would never learn about in my life. Now that I have taken the time to learn about the fundamentals of golf, I am glad that I did... But you will be surprised as to why...
32	Beyond Grammar: Easily Avoided Copywriting Mistakes Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-28 | - Word Count: 819 | Viewed: 966 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 No system is perfect. There are always flaws and breakdowns that will occur, for any number of reasons. This holds true in the world of online marketing and especially in the realm of the most common web practice, copywriting. This article addresses broader errors of philosophy or doctrine that can cripple an otherwise technically strong piece of copywriting.
33	Stop Wasting Time and Money With Your Article Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-27 | - Word Count: 1014 | Viewed: 905 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 Online marketers are always arguing for or against the value of article marketing. Many will argue that article marketing could provide real traffic and sales to ones' website, and furthermore, article submission has the potential to offer some serious SEO value to the marketers' websites. Many more will tell you that article marketing is an utter waste of time and money... The difference between those who do well with article marketing and those who do not is usually a matter of education, or lack thereof...
34	A Recent Issue Of Playboy Revealed... Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | - Word Count: 1658 | Viewed: 4217 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 If you have ever spent money trying to use article marketing, and you failed to generate any measurable success with your articles, then this article will show you why you most likely failed to see your articles generate a solid return-on-investment for your online business...
35	Article Writer - Do You Need One? Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 903 | Viewed: 724 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 Content is king. Your web presence needs content that your audience will be interested in, period. People go to websites for the content they provide and the people doing the reading want to look through something of quality. You have a website, you have a product, and you have the motivation. Now you need to ask yourself - do you have the writer?
36	Do-It-Yourself Editing - Book Budget Basics: Go Organic Written by: Larry Belle | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 564 | Viewed: 845 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Editing your own manuscript isn't difficult, but it requires time and energy, and the payoff can be enormous. The following article will help direct you successfully through the editing process...
37	Freelance Writer - Writing Is Not The Most Important Skill Of A Freelance Writer Written by: Alan Cheng | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 513 | Viewed: 955 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 If you hire a freelance writer for a project, there are certain things you need to look for such as writing skills, testimonials and pricing. But none these are the most important skill which you should look for in a freelance writer. What you should look for is something much deeper than that...
38	Eliminate This Word From Your Ads Now Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 244 | Viewed: 736 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 I'm about to show you a way to make your copy flow better. And it's probably one of the easiest steps that you could ever take to improve your copy.
39	10 Tips for Copywriting Success Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-01-05 | - Word Count: 830 | Viewed: 781 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 While video and multimedia technologies are rapidly expanding, the Web remains a largely text-oriented system. This means that there is a lot of copy on the web, so a savvy copywriter should be on the lookout for any technique that will improve the material he puts forward.
40	Postie Dumps Xmas Mail In Skip Bin Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-29 | - Word Count: 329 | Viewed: 682 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 I was reading I saw a story about a woman who had been suspended for dumping over 400 letters of Xmas mail in the dump. That's letters that you could have mailed... I could have mailed... anyone could have mailed... binned.
41	Turning Useless Facts Into Moolah Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-16 | - Word Count: 561 | Viewed: 734 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.33 I was sitting here doing a meditation this morning, wondering what I would write about today, when I saw a little book on my desk. I picked it up last year. It was a publication from Zoo Magazine entitled PUB AMMO: 1001 guaranteed useless facts. However, I am not so sure they are useless.
42	Hurt and Rescue Your Customers Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-15 | - Word Count: 477 | Viewed: 798 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 There's a saying in the direct marketing world called "hurt and rescue" which sounds kind of harsh. But I wanted to take a minute and walk you through the process of how it works now.
43	The Problem With Swiping Sales Copy Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-03 | - Word Count: 480 | Viewed: 1062 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.40 This is what people miss when they try to simply "swipe" sales copy from another advertisement.
44	Article Marketing Advice: Increasing the Readability of Your Articles Written by: Hunter Waterhouse | Distributed: 2009-11-17 | - Word Count: 1054 | Viewed: 1288 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 3.35 When it comes to writing articles to promote your online business, it's important to consider more than just your marketing goals: it's essential that you also focus on writing articles that people will want to read. In other words, you don't just want to use words; and you don't want to market and sell your business directly. Instead, you want to make an effort to be engaging and influential.
45	Balancing SEO Against The Needs of Your Article's Audience Written by: Hunter Waterhouse | Distributed: 2009-11-09 | - Word Count: 1297 | Viewed: 1626 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 Article marketing continues to be a proven method for generating traffic to our websites and developing good search placement, even after all of these years. I have been reading articles online since 1995, and I continue to read a few dozen articles per week on subjects that are dear to my heart.
46	My Super-Effective Article Writing Formula Written by: Willie Crawford | Distributed: 2009-10-27 | - Word Count: 827 | Viewed: 790 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 Here's the formula that I use to quickly write informative articles that get results. For many of the articles that I write my goal is to get visitors to a website where they take some action related to the topic of the article. Often the action that they take is to buy some product that I recommend.
47	How Can Blogging Help My Company Grow? Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2009-10-15 | - Word Count: 854 | Viewed: 797 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 It is an indisputable fact that the world's economy is moving more toward the online model of exchange. Amazon and Google stand as icons of companies that began as small projects, only to grow into massive successes, largely due to the successful marketing of their services. The question then arises, how can a small business take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Web in order to make a profit?
48	The Importance Of Creating Resistance In Your Copy Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2009-09-10 | - Word Count: 2009 | Viewed: 1117 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80 "Creating Resistance in Your Copy" is an idea that is alien to most online marketers. After all, online marketers want to believe that everyone should buy their products and services, because the more people buying what is being sold, the more money the marketer will inevitably earn.
49	Article Marketing - Writing for the Internet Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2009-09-04 | - Word Count: 857 | Viewed: 869 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Article marketing incorporates writing carefully and concisely for a target audience on the Internet. While all writing begins with good grammar, accurate spelling and compelling content, there are several differences between print writing and online writing in both structure and purpose. This article explains those differences.
50	Create Information Products - Detailed Blueprint To Making A Fortune Selling Information Products Written by: Alan Cheng | Distributed: 2009-09-03 | - Word Count: 785 | Viewed: 1309 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.58 Creating information products to solve people's problems is one of the most profitable and easiest online business to be in. It's much cheaper than setting up a traditional brick and mortar business, there's no inventory to keep and you make 100% of what you sell. Here's a business plan of how to get into this online business.
51	Top 5 SEO Copywriting Mistakes That Will Cost You Money Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2009-08-06 | - Word Count: 900 | Viewed: 871 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.42 The object of writing for the Internet is to get the reader to use your content to click through to your website. If they don't get to your website, they can't look at your products or services and you will have lost a potential customer. Here are a few mistakes that you'll want to avoid.
52	4 Amazingly Simple Ways To Double or Triple Your Internet Sales! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2009-08-04 | - Word Count: 682 | Viewed: 907 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.17 The truth is, most internet marketers don't have a problem getting traffic. They have problems converting browsers into buyers, and more often than not, the problem lies with their web copy. It's brutal, but bad copy is bad copy, long and short.
53	Taming the Monkey Mind Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2009-07-22 | - Word Count: 630 | Viewed: 1097 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.27 What happens in your brain when you try to write? My clients report a number of distractions and doubts. Listen in....
54	Try This Cost-Free Way To Roam The Globe And Write About It Written by: Charles Jacobs | Distributed: 2009-07-21 | - Word Count: 1159 | Viewed: 1082 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 3.63 Enjoy exploring the world, and discover the satisfaction of sharing your unique experiences with others. With a little discipline and some research, plus an inquiring mind, you can craft and even sell travel articles.
55	Retirement Is the Perfect Time to Fulfill Your Cherished Dream of Writing Written by: Charles Jacobs | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | - Word Count: 1105 | Viewed: 1017 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.27 Retirees are particularly qualified to fulfill their dreams of writing. They can call on years of life and work experience. Don't succumb to the myth that only a chosen few can see their words in print. You can do it too, but it is essential to think your project through and complete the research necessary to create quality content, whether your choice is fiction or nonfiction.
56	For Snazzier New Product Names, Use Creative Naming Prompts Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | - Word Count: 286 | Viewed: 1279 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08 Try these six brainstorming prompts when you have to come up with a new product name. Examples included!
57	Lessons in Business Naming from Newspaper Headlines Written by: Marcia Yudkin | Distributed: 2009-07-08 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 1131 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Newspaper headlines often involve enjoyable wordplay - which could easily figure in business names or tag lines as well. By pondering a couple of dozen headlines, I was able to extract four lessons for naming.
58	Why Write? How Writing Heals Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2009-07-08 | - Word Count: 820 | Viewed: 749 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89 Learn how you can heal your life through journaling.
59	Clean Your Office and Get Back Six Weeks of Time! Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | - Word Count: 514 | Viewed: 749 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.31 How to organize your office to gain time and be more productive.
60	Write a Book and Catapult Your Company to New Heights by Branding Yourself As an Expert Written by: Charles Jacobs | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | - Word Count: 847 | Viewed: 956 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 New advances in publishing technology make it possible to turn yourself into a recognized expert and to grow your business by publishing a book inexpensively and easily, despite your lack of experience in the publishing field.
61	How to Write a Killer and Magnetic Headlines and Titles Written by: Branko Rakic | Distributed: 2009-04-02 | - Word Count: 804 | Viewed: 925 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 How to create great headlines and titles to turn your prospects into buying customers using hypnotic words that will empower them to purchase your product or service. This article will introduce you to the concepts that you need to employ to be successful with this type of copy writing.
62	How To Write A 300 Page Book In Four Months Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | - Word Count: 821 | Viewed: 1438 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 There's a lot of hoopla about becoming an author of your very own business book. The promise of fame and fortune is very alluring. Yet your book remains perpetually 'about to be' written. Or, you've sequestered yourself for weeks or months to write your book, only to come out with something you feel luke-warm about.
63	Rewriting Articles For Increased Distribution Reach Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2009-01-15 | - Word Count: 810 | Viewed: 1645 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 3.25 Hey! I just figured out how to both promote my website and cut down on my workload. I know what I will do: instead of writing five articles a week to distribute, I will take a single article and change it slightly to produce five different "versions." What a great idea!
64	Getting Better Research Materials By Using Better Search Tools Written by: Trey Pennewell | Distributed: 2009-01-06 | - Word Count: 1094 | Viewed: 1070 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Today, for those seeking to discover riches, or at least a decent living, there is still gold lying around for those who can find it - but most of it exists as information accessible over the internet - and the tools you need to find it are web browsers and search engines.
65	Resume Writing - Can Software Make A Difference? Written by: David Alan Carter | Distributed: 2008-12-18 | - Word Count: 563 | Viewed: 1015 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 A resume builder (i.e., resume software) is simply an interactive tool to help you craft your own resume. If you can compose a straightforward sentence and follow step-by-step instructions, you can write a professional-looking resume yourself - with help from a good resume builder. But how do you find a good one?
66	Resume Writing - Can Software Make A Difference? Written by: David Alan Carter | Distributed: 2008-12-15 | - Word Count: 563 | Viewed: 990 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 A resume builder (i.e., resume software) is simply an interactive tool to help you craft your own resume. If you can compose a straightforward sentence and follow step-by-step instructions, you can write a professional-looking resume yourself - with help from a good resume builder. But how do you find a good one?
67	How to Write Your Book in a Month Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2008-12-09 | - Word Count: 1122 | Viewed: 1263 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 How to complete a writing project in a month.
68	Seven Simple Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block RIGHT NOW! Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2008-11-17 | - Word Count: 1453 | Viewed: 1741 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.00 I used to think that writer's block was just another word for procrastination. When someone whined about being blocked I assumed it was because they had ignored the cardinal rule of writing—in order to get anything done, you've got to put your butt in the chair and do the time.
69	Get Instant Credibility! Written by: Rochelle Melander | Distributed: 2008-11-13 | - Word Count: 723 | Viewed: 939 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 Get instant credibility by reading and recommending the work of great thinkers and writers in your field.
70	How to Write a Lead-Generating White Paper for a Medical Device Written by: Alec Alpert | Distributed: 2008-09-03 | - Word Count: 909 | Viewed: 1705 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 Unlike other products, a medical device presents special challenges to a white paper writer. This article explains how to write for the medical device industry.
71	How To Chop Days And Hours Off Your Article Writing. Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2008-08-12 | - Word Count: 589 | Viewed: 1202 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 Ready to write an article? You even made the big step of scheduling time to do it. So here it is, and you're sitting at your desk, staring blankly at the screen. Just like you've been doing for the last two weeks. And still no article. Despite the fact it was supposed to go out 10 days ago. Ugh.
72	Article Marketing Success Secret: Give Them What They Want Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-07-21 | - Word Count: 1599 | Viewed: 1410 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55 Some people find great success with article marketing, while others think its proponents are full of bull. The difference between the winners and the losers in article marketing is most frequently defined when the writer sits down and begins to write. That is right. Success and failure is most often determined by the writers' motivation, and more importantly, by the writers' commitment to the reader.
73	How To Inspire Yourself To Write Articles Others Will Want To Read Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-06-23 | - Word Count: 937 | Viewed: 1450 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.14 Anyone engaged in writing articles for offline publications or online business has occasionally struggled with the question of "What to write?" This article documents the methods this writer uses to find inspiration and processes this writer uses to create articles people love to read.
74	New and Improved Or Is It? Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-06-18 | - Word Count: 307 | Viewed: 1237 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92 I have come across articles where he author is celebrating - A New, More Effective Way to Promote Your Business on the Web. Exuberant, I opened each article expecting to see something new and interesting. On both counts, I was disappointed.
75	Loosing Customers and Losing Sales - It Sounds Funny Doesn't It? Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-06-14 | - Word Count: 757 | Viewed: 3463 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.33 Two of the most commonly misspelled words online are: losing and loosing. This article explains the difference between the two words, and the reasons why it is important to know the difference.
76	Discover Secrets to Gain Fortunes Eliminating Writer's Block, Forever! Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2008-05-22 | - Word Count: 606 | Viewed: 1158 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.17 Book publishing, information publishing, however it's called. It can create a wealth of fortune for you. However, what most people understand about publishing means they have to do something big. They have to be really knowledgeable about the subject they want to publish. They had to be real good with writing.
77	Profitable Ads - How To Write Ads That Pull Written by: Elizabeth Adams | Distributed: 2008-03-31 | - Word Count: 753 | Viewed: 1181 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 In today's internet environment, ads that do not immediately "grab" a surfer's attention will receive "the click of death" as the visitor leaves your ad. An ad on the Web will often receive only a glance. In that split second, a potential prospect has to be enticed into giving the ad a second, deeper look. Here are some basic guidelines for writing profitable ads that pull.
78	Jump-Start Your Article Writing - Tips For Entrepreneurs Written by: Kimberly Clay | Distributed: 2008-03-11 | - Word Count: 871 | Viewed: 1042 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 As an entrepreneur, article writing is extremely important and valuable to the branding and promotion of your online enterprises. But that doesn't mean it's always easy. If you're having a bit of difficulty, find some tips here to help you along.
79	How Print Editorial Standards Differ from Online Standards Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-03-06 | - Word Count: 1360 | Viewed: 1439 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 Article writing has become an increasingly popular tool for those who are exploring online advertising opportunities for their businesses. But the standards for getting published online are much lower than the standards for getting published in print media outlets. In this article, we examine the differences in writing styles and writing requirements for these two distinct publishing mediums.
80	How Facts in an Article Improve the Credibility of the Author Written by: Hartford Rhodes | Distributed: 2008-02-19 | - Word Count: 806 | Viewed: 1045 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67 Article ghostwriters know that there are many tools for writing articles that will boost the credibility of their clients. Ghost writing actually involves a lot of research in the development of an article, on the part of the writer. After all, not every article ghostwriter is going to be an expert in your field - their niche is the writing part. The article writer will need to do a lot of research in order to create an article that will deliver their client's message in an intelligent manner.
81	Seven Tips for Hiring a Professional Article Ghost Writer Written by: Hartford Rhodes | Distributed: 2008-02-12 | - Word Count: 803 | Viewed: 1207 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 Writing articles is a great way to market your online business, because it puts you in the position of being able to establish yourself as an expert in your field. The challenge, of course, is that not everyone feels comfortable with the idea of sitting down and writing articles. That's where article ghostwriters come into play.
82	Creative Flower Card Messages Worthy Of Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | - Word Count: 512 | Viewed: 46251 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 1.79 As much as we might like to be, we're not all talented writers like the best-selling author of the Harry Potter books series, J.K. Rowling. Those of us who aren't skilled writers (and probably some who are!) sometimes struggle with finding the right words to say.
83	Copywriting Selling Secret 12: What the Australian Idol Judges Have In Common Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2008-01-18 | - Word Count: 410 | Viewed: 1001 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 If you're in Australia and have had your television turned on the last couple of nights, you would have noticed Kyle Sandilands, together with Mark Holden and Marcia Hines, gracing the stage. One thing you'll notice about Kyle and Marcia, is they are very, very, very different...
84	Copywriting Selling Secret # 11: 10 Powerful Stories To Get More Customers Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | - Word Count: 763 | Viewed: 1078 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 Remember, as a child lying in bed and listening to stories? Remember how engaged you were? Remember how you never got bored of them and always wanted to learn more? Well, there's a good reason why... and here's how what you learnt as a young child could help you attract, and keep more customers...
85	Copywriting Secret 10: Why Originality Sucks! Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2008-01-16 | - Word Count: 464 | Viewed: 1486 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.10 If you want to write great ads, which sell through the roof, you need to toss all your fears from school... about CHEATING, out the window. Here's why:
86	Please Learn From My Mistakes! Written by: Tammy M. Ratcliff | Distributed: 2008-01-15 | - Word Count: 724 | Viewed: 1692 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.20 Lots of people know how to write, but not everyone knows how to write well, especially when it comes to writing an article for publication. In these instances, it is imperative that what is written be as error free as possible. Once something is printed, it cannot be corrected, and unfortunately, people will notice. Here are a few things I have learned not to do when writing for the general public.
87	Self-Promotion Writing Tips for Companies Written by: Tammy M. Ratcliff | Distributed: 2008-01-08 | - Word Count: 704 | Viewed: 1858 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 One of the best ways for companies to "get their name out there" is through self-promotion. This is a little different than straight up advertising and usually more effective.
88	Copywriting Secret 9: Make Your Claims Real Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-12-07 | - Word Count: 283 | Viewed: 1155 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.17 How can you advertise your business in a way that your potential clients will believe? Most advertisers make the mistake of making claims that no one in their right mind will ever believe... and in doing so, they are throwing away their advertising budget. Read on as Scott examines how to make your advertising more effective.
89	Copywriting Secret 8: Long or Short Copy? Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-12-07 | - Word Count: 414 | Viewed: 1129 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 When I show some people my advertisements, I sometimes get the feedback: "I'd never read that. There's too much writing. It needs to be simpler, and cleaner." But when the ads run, they invariably work. Here's why.
90	Copywriting Secret #7: Hooking 'Em Back In! Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-12-03 | - Word Count: 347 | Viewed: 1204 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.73 You see, many people will skim through your ad or sales letter because they may be short on time. But, if something catches their eye, it will hook them back into your pitch.
91	Copywriting Selling Secret #5: Irresistible Offers! Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-11-28 | - Word Count: 364 | Viewed: 1069 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.22 Next time you're flicking through your local newspaper, take a good hard look at the ads. And notice how many of them give you a compelling reason to pick up the phone and get in touch with them now. You'll need to look closely because...
92	Copywriting Selling Secret #2 - 12 Magic Words Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-11-21 | - Word Count: 200 | Viewed: 1499 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.17 You're in for a real treat, because I am going to reveal a dozen words, which could change your life. Why? Because Yale University researches have identified the 12 most powerful words in the human language, proven to attract attention and stir emotion within their readers.
93	Copywriting Selling Secret #1 - A Simple Formula For Writing A Compelling Headline Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2007-11-20 | - Word Count: 363 | Viewed: 1001 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.45 I want to let you in on a "gold mine" headline creation strategy which 99% of people have no idea about.
94	The Greatest Copywriting Skill And How to Learn It Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | - Word Count: 705 | Viewed: 1112 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80 The most powerful skill you can have as a copywriter is getting inside your prospects head and talking to them in their language. When you do that, and do it well, they'll listen to you. When you're talking to them about their most pressing problems, their most dire needs, and deepest desires...in their language...magic happens.
95	How To Find a Freelance Copywriter Written by: Clinton Douglas IV | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | - Word Count: 335 | Viewed: 1755 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00 If you're looking for as-needed copy writing or editing work for your next brochure, press release, advertisement, annual report, website, business proposal, article, technical manual, newsletter or other written piece, here's are a few tips on finding the right one:
96	How To Breathe Life Into Your Sales Copy With A Stronger Offer Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-11-08 | - Word Count: 625 | Viewed: 1164 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.10 If you want a huge leg-up on your competitors...you MUST test as many components of your sales copy as possible. It's the one thing that distinguishes good results from the superb. Done right, testing and refining your offer can put you into a whole other league of success. A powerful offer is one of the best ways to tilt the deck in your favor and get more sales.
97	Effective Business Writing Tips for Professionals Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-11-07 | - Word Count: 974 | Viewed: 2054 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.59 Learn the art of effective business writing to help increase sales, improve business communications, win business proposals, generate new business leads, and develop better business letter writing and report writing skills.
98	Touch Your Prospect's Soul With Empathetic Copywriting Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-11-06 | - Word Count: 557 | Viewed: 1163 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 It has often been said that copywriting is science and art. And the best copywriters will be the first to tell you it's an endeavor with a life-long education. You can set your copy apart, be unique, and find your own personal style by going within. Forget books for a while.
99	For Copywriters Only: A Guaranteed Way to Eliminate Writer's Block Forever Starting With Your Next Sales Letter Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-10-30 | - Word Count: 704 | Viewed: 988 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.42 Maybe you're one of the few who never suffer from writer's block. But since you're reading this then I'm guessing you're not one of the few. It's ok. As you gain more experience you'll naturally figure out what works best for you. What follows is a technique to get you writing that never fails to work. And it doesn't really matter where you begin your next killer sales letter.
100	3 Response Killing Direct Mail Copywriting Mistakes And How to Easily Avoid Them Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-10-29 | - Word Count: 834 | Viewed: 1088 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.25 Your constant challenge as a direct mail copywriter is to effectively communicate with target markets in their language. Many writers specialize in one or two niche areas. It doesn't matter. Even seasoned writers sometimes drop the ball and make easily avoidable mistakes.
101	5 Powerful Copywriting Tips And Why You Should Use Them Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2007-10-25 | - Word Count: 726 | Viewed: 951 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.36 One great thing about copywriting is it's a never-ending discovery. There's literally no end to your copywriting education. That sentiment has been echoed by all the great copywriters through the years. And quite often an experienced writer will re-discover things learned before.
102	Improve Your Article Pitch With A One-Two Punch Written by: Susan M. Carter | Distributed: 2007-07-09 | - Word Count: 567 | Viewed: 1233 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 A good pitch letter is gold for landing a lucrative, high paying magazine writing assignment. Learn how to uncover and pitch a story on a topic that you KNOW will fit a future issue of the magazine, and capture the editor's undivided attention.
103	Horoscope 411 Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-07-06 | - Word Count: 2128 | Viewed: 1304 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.00 Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly who writes those horoscopes that are found buried within the pages of newspapers and magazines? Like, 'who thinks of these things'? On top of that, 'who gives these people the authority to tell us how our days, months, or years are supposed to turn out?'
104	Are Web Users Dense? Written by: Rick Sloboda | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | - Word Count: 313 | Viewed: 1554 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 3.75 Clients and students frequently question why website writing should hover around a grade eight level.
105	Horror Music: 20th-Century Classical Works Expressing the Emotion of Fear Written by: K T Ong | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | - Word Count: 1126 | Viewed: 2281 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.71 A good deal of music may have been composed to be employed as background music for horror movies, but there are also a significant number of works which stand on their own like a good horror novel in the form of music.
106	How to get read on the World Wide Web Written by: Rick Sloboda | Distributed: 2007-03-01 | - Word Count: 387 | Viewed: 1905 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 3.67 When writing web copy for the all-too-noisy World Wide Web, nothing is more powerful than simplicity. As a result, your web copy messages need to be clearly defined and concise.
107	Stranger Than Fiction Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-02-13 | - Word Count: 854 | Viewed: 1334 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.31 Inspirational movie review exploring the film Stranger Than Fiction and the important questions it raises in how we live our lives.
108	Do Your Readers Wish You Would Stop Writing Articles? Written by: Jadyn Benjamin | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | - Word Count: 386 | Viewed: 1333 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.17 For a lot of us, writing articles can be a chore. Even if you don't gnaw on your nails in the fear of breaking grammatical rules, the thought of churning out even one 700+ word article per week is probably daunting. But is there an alternative that is easier - and sometimes more effective - that you can use to gain free exposure from writing without having to write long articles?
109	How I Found the Way to Easy Money on the Web! Written by: Michael Kay | Distributed: 2006-12-19 | - Word Count: 764 | Viewed: 1341 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 *How I Found the Way to Easy Money on the Web!* talks to the athor's personal experience of finding his way to web success through Article Marketing. The author includes the lessons he learned alon the way about web business in general and article marketing in particular.
110	Good Website Copy writing is the key to your online success Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-16 | - Word Count: 605 | Viewed: 1285 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.57 If you want to have promotions and good standing in search engines then you should know that the written content of your website is one of the very important factors to meet that ends and the quality of the content of your website can make that happen.
111	Website Copywriter: How to Be Successful Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-15 | - Word Count: 556 | Viewed: 2484 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 There are a lot of people today who wants to be a copywriter. Besides, this profession is very rewarding and can definitely let you earn a lot of money. This profession is also a great way to help you make extra cash if you already have a regular job.
112	A web copywriter should know the rules and how to break some Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-13 | - Word Count: 546 | Viewed: 2563 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 You could be the most compelling offline copywriter but you can still fail on the web. The difference roots on the web being interactive and the other one is not. The target audiences on web marketing are usually scanners and skimmers. They don't really want to read, to browse is the more appropriate term.
113	Online Copywriting Makes Content as the King Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-11 | - Word Count: 560 | Viewed: 1671 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86 The inverted pyramid is basically the placing of 4 W's in the primary sentences of the articles, supported by the other W and H on the following discussions. Four W's consist of what, when, where, and who. The other W which stands for why on the other hand, follows on the succeeding paragraphs, including the elaboration for the H which also stands for how, if necessary.
114	Drawing Encouragement from a World-Respected Copywriter and Teacher Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-10 | - Word Count: 576 | Viewed: 1405 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.10 Michael Fortin is considered to be one of the most sought-after copywriters on the Internet. For nearly 15 years as a response copywriter, he has a strange gift for writing comprehensively, vividly and persuasively.
115	Marketing and Copywriting Secrets That You Can Use To Profit from Your Articles Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-08 | - Word Count: 625 | Viewed: 1640 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.10 One of the most important tools that you can use in internet marketing today is copywriting. You have to consider the fact that copywriting is essential in order to make your articles work up a profit for you.
116	John Carlton: The Most Respected Copywriter in the World Wide Web Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-12-06 | - Word Count: 582 | Viewed: 4280 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 If you have your own business, then the internet is one of the most useful tools that you can use today. It can literally increase your cash flow, and multiply your customer base if you know how to take advantage of the power of the internet.
117	Writing for the Web:Nourish the Spider, Engage the Human Written by: Rick Sloboda | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | - Word Count: 421 | Viewed: 2176 | Votes: 30 | Rating: 3.37 When you're writing for the Web, you answer to two masters: humans and spiders. For your website to reach its full potential, your web writing needs to appeal to the emotional needs of your target audience as well as the logical needs of search engine spiders.
118	Improve Your Writing Skills by Reading Written by: Dindy Robinson | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | - Word Count: 335 | Viewed: 2122 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 If you want to be a good writer, you need to READ. This may seem self-evident, but you would be amazed at how many writers I talk to who do not ever read.
119	Internet copywriting ideas that will help you sell Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | - Word Count: 545 | Viewed: 1322 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 In the world of business, nothing is as much as noteworthy as the power of words. Words can craft influence that can manipulate the market world. It is because words can direct people, influence culture, and even transform the future of the planet.
120	Gary Albert: An Account of a Renowned Copywriter Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-24 | - Word Count: 559 | Viewed: 2728 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.70 In the line of copywriting industry, only a few can be considered to have effective hands. Not all can write as compelling as those who have mastered the art because of natural talent and through experience.
121	Tips on Copywriting for web commerce Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-22 | - Word Count: 564 | Viewed: 1013 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Copywriting deals with texts for promotion of a product, a person or a web site. The approach in this profession differs from that of offline writing in the sense of its marketing procedures. The output of a copywriter should be more compelling and persuading yielding to a precise, brief and informative write-up.
122	The Right Thumb Rules of an Effective Copywriter Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-21 | - Word Count: 552 | Viewed: 2600 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 A copywriter usually works on advertising agencies; they work hand in hand with the art editors. And because of the nature of their job, they must be effective enough to encourage their readers to become customers. This responsibility relies primarily on the efficiency of the copywriter as he works on the text content.
123	Principles to Follow in Copy Writing Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-20 | - Word Count: 561 | Viewed: 1360 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.71 Children are fond of copying almost anything they see, especially if it's performed by an adult. Most kids now are familiar with the computer, and the many features of this amazing thing. But copying is not always interpreted with its literal meaning. There's this process which is considered an art in itself that only well- experienced and dedicated persons can do, and this is called...
124	Web Copywriter: What It Takes To Be One Written by: Steven Gerber | Distributed: 2006-11-17 | - Word Count: 586 | Viewed: 3078 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 There are a lot of people who wants to make money in the internet by being a web copywriter. If you are one of these people who want to get in to the action of copywriting for profit, you should know how it's done and how you can be successful in the field.
125	Coming Up With Article Topics For Your Business Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | - Word Count: 884 | Viewed: 1585 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Ever wonder where the newspapers all come from? I don't mean the ink and paper, I mean the writing. Day after day, every newspaper in the country turns out hundreds of column inches of writing, tens of thousands of words. Often from the same handful of writers. Where do they get all those story ideas, day after day?
126	10 Shockingly Simple Web Copy Secrets Anyone Can Use Instantly Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | - Word Count: 309 | Viewed: 1335 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 What are the web copy secrets you need to know to convert prospects to paying customers? Don't spend hours laboring over your copy. There are simple, instant tools you can use to develop great copy in minutes... not hours. What are they?
127	Have You Tried Writing Your Own Biography? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-29 | - Word Count: 430 | Viewed: 3164 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.93 I had no idea how difficult it is to be articulate, concise and yet be informative about key facets of ones life.
128	Live Event and Continuity Program Offers an Unconventional Education in the Future of Online Marketing and Publishing Written by: Diana Barnum | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | - Word Count: 744 | Viewed: 1653 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.07 RPM Summit attendees will learn what's going on now, very cutting edge information: RSS feeds, social networking, authority sites, niche research, keyword research, visitor optimization, content syndication, content management systems, site plug-ins, audio and video tactics and strategy, publicity secrets and more.
129	Do You Make This Advertising Mistake? Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-09-12 | - Word Count: 417 | Viewed: 1250 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 You know how they say that it's insane to do the same thing over and over and expect a different result. Well, that's true. But let me tell you a story which illustrates this point even more so.
130	How Can Article Marketing Work for You? Written by: Craig Ritsema | Distributed: 2006-09-08 | - Word Count: 926 | Viewed: 1162 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 If you are involved in any kind of online business activity you probably already understand the importance of using articles as a part of your marketing plan. People use the internet most often to find information on a particular subject matter. A well written article should provide that information.
131	Want Your Copy to Win Clients? Take Your Shots! Written by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-09-07 | - Word Count: 592 | Viewed: 1657 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 When writing an article, web site or brochure, we often get stuck because we can't find the perfect opening. We can take a lesson from basketball players: winners tend to take a lot of shots and don't get hung up on the referee's latest call.
132	Creativity in Article Writing Will Help You to Succeed! Written by: Craig Ritsema | Distributed: 2006-09-07 | - Word Count: 795 | Viewed: 1512 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 1.60 So you too want to succeed in an internet business? By now you have already learned that writing articles and distributing them to other websites for publishing is a good thing. Webmasters need content and you need to promote your own website.
133	Why And How To Create An Information Product Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-09-06 | - Word Count: 912 | Viewed: 1217 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Have you put off, or given up entirely, the idea of writing that book, or creating a CD or DVD, for your business? If you are putting off creating an information product, you are doing a disservice to all the people who are waiting for you.
134	10 Shortcut Secrets To Closing The Sale In Print Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-09-05 | - Word Count: 478 | Viewed: 1488 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Ask any salesperson the hardest part of making a sale and they'll tell you that it's closing the sale and gaining a commitment from your customer. And in a sales letter or advertisement, it's even more important you get it right? Why? Because it's so easy for your reader to forget about you.
135	How to Create a Resource Box for Your Article Written by: Craig Ritsema | Distributed: 2006-08-31 | - Word Count: 700 | Viewed: 1386 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67 What is an article resource box? For those who may be some what new to the field of internet business and article marketing the resource box is the small biography about the author of the article with a hyperlink to his website. Most articles have this at the end of the article.
136	How to Keep Your Article Content Fresh and Interesting Written by: Craig Ritsema | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 699 | Viewed: 2156 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 4.18 Webmasters everywhere are constantly on the lookout for fresh and interesting content for their website. Along with these content qualities is the requirement that it be unique. Everyone wants their website to stand out above the others in the search engine results. So what is the trick for you to keep a steady supply of this quality content coming your way?
137	Why 'Closing' Is Not The Most Important Part Of Making A Sale Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 553 | Viewed: 1999 | Votes: 23 | Rating: 3.70 If you ever thought that 'closing' was the single most important key to sales success, then pay close attention, because what I'm about to share may surprise you. Let me explain:
138	Getting Into Google and Yahoo News Written by: Kim Roach | Distributed: 2006-08-28 | - Word Count: 1013 | Viewed: 1777 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 50 million Americans get news online on any given day. In comparison, only 27 million Americans watch network TV news on a typical evening. The Internet is quickly becoming the preferred news source over television, magazines, and trade publications. You can tap into these massive traffic sources through the use of press releases.
139	Ten Tips for Getting Your Business Letters Read Written by: Bill Lampton Ph.D. | Distributed: 2006-08-04 | - Word Count: 711 | Viewed: 1298 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55 With so many of us relying heavily on E-mail for professional correspondence, business letters have become special once again. Yet your prospects won't read just any letter, especially one from an unfamiliar name. To escape the wastebasket, your letter must offer compelling reasons to continue reading. So try these ten tips to increase the likelihood that recipients will give your letters their complete attention-all the way through.
140	How To Create Compelling E-mail Offers That Sell Like Crazy Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2006-07-31 | - Word Count: 907 | Viewed: 1640 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 If you want to create a dynamic e-mail campaign, you have to offer your clients more than a simple announcement. Far too often people fall into the trap of believing an announcement is enough to entice their customer.
141	How Your Writing Can Have Impact For 2700 Years Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-07-25 | - Word Count: 835 | Viewed: 1310 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 How many times have you picked up a book or an article, and just couldn't get into it? You got through a sentence or two, and then... you suddenly found yourself scrubbing the toilet, or eating a sandwich (but not at the same time, please), instead of reading. The reading didn't hold you. Why not?
142	How To Crush Your Competition By Making Your Ads Irresistible Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-07-25 | - Word Count: 444 | Viewed: 1384 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.85 Next time you're flicking through your local newspaper, take a good hard look at the ads. And notice how many of them give you a compelling reason to pick up the phone and get in touch with them now. You'll need to look closely because...
143	Why Marketing Success Often Has Nothing To Do With The Advertising Copy... Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-07-18 | - Word Count: 354 | Viewed: 1213 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.27 If you own a shop in the middle of the desert, and nobody walks past... obviously you're not going to attract many customers. If you own a vegetarian café in the middle of a meat-eating suburb... you could get very skinny... very fast. And if you run ads where...
144	Secrets Behind Advertising Headlines That Sell (Step By Step) Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-07-11 | - Word Count: 323 | Viewed: 1747 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.93 Not 1 in 10 business owners understand the power of a headline. If you doubt me, just Flick through your local paper and notice how many company names you see at the top of ads. Or weak headings which don't grab your attention.
145	Boost Your Advertising Results By Making Friends... Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-06-27 | - Word Count: 516 | Viewed: 1420 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 As I first read in the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carnegie, one of the keys to making friends is to really listen to others. To understand them. And to put yourself in their shoes. So if you're selling to someone with the printed word, do you think you'll have more chance of making the sale if you became their friend?
146	Why You Should Sell Something Before It Exists Written by: Mark Silver | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | - Word Count: 740 | Viewed: 1216 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 One of the members of The Business Oasis was struggling with getting her first book written. We gave her all kinds of helpful support around it, ('it really helped!' she told us). And then came the suggestion with the biggest 'fear' factor: "Why don't you pre-sell your book to your customers before you're finished?"
147	How To Make Your Advertising Believable (Step By Step) Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2006-06-21 | - Word Count: 317 | Viewed: 1765 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.00 Are you frustrated by the fact so many of your competitors are making such outlandish claims it's hard to make your product stand out from the rest.
148	Press Release Writing Tips Written by: Diana Barnum | Distributed: 2006-06-09 | - Word Count: 294 | Viewed: 1889 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.30 A press release is an announcement of a newsworthy item that is issued to journalists and other media representatives. And it is a document that is generally formatted in a basic manner across the publishing industry for quick, efficient handing across the board of your news by media professionals. With regards to the basics of press release writing, here are seven basic elements that every press release should contain:
149	5 Keys To Article Writing Written by: John Colanzi | Distributed: 2006-06-01 | - Word Count: 435 | Viewed: 1198 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Writing and submitting articles can take you from a relative unknown marketer to an expert in your field literally overnight.
150	Use Eye Contact to Create Better Relationships Written by: Royane Real | Distributed: 2006-05-23 | - Word Count: 588 | Viewed: 2395 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make new friends so easily, while others find it difficult to form successful relationships with new people? In many cases, it's the effective use of eye contact that makes all the difference!
151	Attracting Readers to your Book Written by: Alastair Hall | Distributed: 2006-05-18 | - Word Count: 708 | Viewed: 42520 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.11 One of the common and obvious ways to market a self-published book is having your own website. The harder part is how to attract your target audience and then convert the sale.
152	19 Rules For Writing Killer Headlines Written by: Dan Lok | Distributed: 2006-05-12 | - Word Count: 436 | Viewed: 1203 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.69 Following are 19 rules you can use to write headlines that will reach out and force the prospect to read your website and sales letter.
153	Writing Good Screenplays (Part Two) Written by: Aaron Trinidad | Distributed: 2005-08-18 | Last week we reviewed the three basic elements to apply in order to become a successful screenwriter. Let's continue...
154	Writing Good Screenplays (Part One) Written by: Aaron Trinidad | Distributed: 2005-08-18 | 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.