One of the most powerful phrases in the human language is "thank you." If you have heard about The Secret and the Law of Attraction it is easy to see the benefit of thank you notes. In short, the more you show your appreciation, the more you have to be appreciated for. I have assembled t ...

When you first begin your freelance careerwhether as a writer, photographer, web designer, graphic artist or whateveryou have to face the ultimate challenge: getting clients. So you scour all the marketing books and Internet articles, and you talk with others who have gone before you to ...

Some people suppress an insistent urge to attempt novel-length fiction all their lives. Thats like giving yourself permission to hide from who you are. If your soul is that of a writer, to write is not a luxury, its a necessity. Like many novice writers, you may be overwhelmed with the p ...

Dance of the Heart is a quick-read novel of only 118 pages, however, there is so much more to this story than one would expect. First of all, Therrian does a fantastic job of setting up the scenes, the characters, and the beginning. It was very clear to me who the characters were and wha ...

Poetry is an esoteric art isnt it Theres no point in getting caught up in base things like publishing or pandering to an audience its only the work that matters, right Wrong. Writing superbly crafted works of art full of gorgeous rhythms and intense insights is a magnificent thing to ...

If you have a script idea or a completed script that you would like to discuss with a certain producer or studio, the best method is by calling the producers production office. Chances are you will probably speak with a member of the producers staff. Normally a secretary or production ...

Brevity. Saying what needs to be said in the least number of words; it's a challenge for most of us, including many professional writers and speakers. Mark Twain famously noted that if he'd had more time, he'd have written a shorter letter. This is also true of the art and science of ask ...

As part of the essential research you should do before starting to write, it's a good idea to begin by defining your audience - the people who will read, see or hear the message in your content. Although often taken for granted, this process is crucial to achieving effective writing - an ...

From a copywriter's point of view, it would be great if clients had a crystal ball that they could use to see which copywriter best suits their project. There are different types of writing and first-hand experience proves that only a handful of people really know there's a difference. T ...

We live in an information age, an era of mass communication. In this world, some people consume information, while others provide it. It's a constant and essential cycle. Information is valuable, and those who present it as high quality content will make money doing so. It's the biggest ...

Once your manuscript is complete you are ready to begin your search for the publisher that will best meet your needs. Research your genre to find publishers who accept what you have written. Look at books that they have already published and determine where your story will fit in. O ...

Most people who write for a living will tell you getting it right takes about 10% actual writing time and 90% research. Knowing what to write before you write it, and to whom, might sound like an obvious place to start, but when you're under pressure to meet a business writing deadline, ...

In this modern world, where more and more people can afford international travel, knowledge of the country to be visited is very important. Thus persons who are knowledgeable about a particular country should try to write interesting articles, outlining not only the attractions of the co ...

There are plenty of people out there who've written a book. Maybe you're one of them. Maybe you've thought of trying to get it published, (not on the internet, but with a real, live, bricks-and-mortar publisher). OK. First step You need advice. You trot along to your local bookshop and s ...

Once in a while I am called upon to edit or proofread a manuscript that makes a particular mistake with great frequency, and Im reminded to tell you all to avoid aforementioned mistake. Today I am helping to rescue an author who had difficulty knowing when to include or omit the ever-pre ...

In the art of writing there are several areas or levels of expertise. We will go over a few of them and find out where you would like to end up in the world of professional article writing. The hobby blogger writes to tell stories of what they have seen, read or about an experience they ...

Okay, so youve written your latest newsletter and e-mailed it to your large base of subscribers. Now you sit back and wait to see the feedback you receive. And thats when reality kicks in. Your open rate is low, very low. For every 500 subscribers, only 8 have opened the newsletter and f ...

"Best of Friends" is a novel about the lives of the "Fabulous Five." The Fabulous Five is a group comprised of five wonderful, loyal ladies who have been best friends for years. Each woman in the group has her own issues to deal with and to learn from. The story mainly centers around Liz ...

Writing articles has one purpose and that is to generate traffic, not to be written as a sales letter. Writing and submitting articles can generate huge amounts of traffic and create a very nice income for you, if done correctly. If you are starting a Home Business and want to make mone ...

All good writing involves persuasion-getting the reader over to your side. You may be writing to persuade a colleague to take on a new project, writing a blog post trying to persuade people to accept a new idea, or writing persuasive advertising copy for a new product. In each situation, ...