Writing Resources

10 Top Tips For Writing A Super Responsive Ezine - Martin Avis  One of the most often asked questions that I see is 'how can I write an ezine that people will want to read.  ' Anyone can tell you that there is 'money in the list' but how do you create a list of readers who are happy to send money in your direction?

How Anyone Who Knows How to Type Can Write an Article in 30 Minutes or Less - Rodney Boettger  It seems that one of the fastest growing recommendations flying around the net these days is about writing articles.  Of course as something starts to pick up momentum it brings forth a myriad of products, all wanting your hard earned cash.

Mystery Writing: Incorporating Various Non-Legal Professions: - Mary Arnold  The mysteries of the "Golden Age" featured amateur detectives who became embroiled in solving crimes accidentally, meaning they just happened to be 'on the spot' at the time the crime occurred.  In modern mystery novels, however, there seems to be a trend towards making the protagonist/amateur detective become involved with the mystery through his or her profession or hobby.

How You Can Find Freelance Writing Employment - Niall Cinneide  How can you find writing jobs?  Do you have proven skills that can propel you in the right direction?  If so, then why are you looking for fresh vacancies?  The best tool to those who have employment histories is to look to the companies that you have already worked for.

Creating A Web Page That Sells - A Look At Graphics and Copywriting - Patrick Mahoney  This is a response to a client that we have been working with, and a website they are building that will sell an eBook on "Hair Styling Tips".  We thought the information was important and relevant enough to include in this months newsletter.

Your First Steps To Becoming A Writer - Sophfronia Scott  What's the first step to becoming a writer?  You'd think it would be "write", but it's not.  In speaking to other writers and from what I know of my own journey to becoming a writer, I've come to realize that the biggest obstacle for new writers is that they don't think of themselves as writers.

10 Article Writing Quirks - Nicholas Dixon  Much has been touted about the effectiveness of article writing in the promotion of their business.  While everyone raves about its benefits I’ll look into a few quirks.  Too much junk- You can’t even imagine the amount of rehash material that is being passed off as something in which the reader can find valuable.

Five How To's For Those Who Dream Of Becoming A Writer - Constance Weygandt  I am often asked what it takes to become a writer or "How can I do what you do?  " The answer is not complicated.  Anyone can write.  Even if you were never a contestant for your eighth grade spelling bee, there is spell check.

Battling Internet ADHD: Ten Tips for Writers - David Beveridge  Write for a reasonGet to the point.  One of the basic references for Web design is Steve Krug's, Don't Make Me Think.  My book for Web writers (not yet available in stores) will be called, Don't Make Me Yawn.

A Quick And Easy Way Of Getting More Customers From Every Single Ad You Write... Guaranteed! - Scott Bywater  John Caples, one of the greatest ad men ever written writes "I have seen one advertisement sell 19 1/2 times as much goods as another.  " He also states "the headline is the most important element of most advertisements.

Book Marketing and Book Promotion Using Book Signings - Scott Lorenz  As a book publicist I have a strong opinion about book tours.  Authors tend to think they are a great idea because they see Bill and Hillary Clinton, Rachael Ray, Howard Stern and other big names out on the circuit and think that’s the way to promote a book.

The Bible - The Source Of All Copywriting Secrets - Ray L. Edwards  I've been a student of the Bible for practically all my life.  There is a lot of reason why this book remains the number one best-seller year after year.  I think that it is the source of ALL wisdom, yes, including successful copywriting!

How To Find A Job Writing Grant Applications - Niall Cinneide  Do you have what it takes to land a job doing grant writing?  Many people are looking for ways to develop a freelance business, but unless you know what it takes to do so, you might as well stop trying.

Understanding The First Rule Of Writing—Before You Start The Great Bestselling Book - Marvin D. Cloud  Chaos and confusion come when established rules and procedures are not followed.  Even mixing and matching systems to favor one’s own position can cause a great deal of consternation.  In writing a book, the first rule is to know and understand why you want to write in the first place.

Why Write an eBook? - Karen Martin  It's not true that everything that has been said has already been written.  Since that unfortunate axiom came into use, the whole universe has changed.  Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and the mindsets of entire nations have changed.