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Expert Author: Shelley Wake | Summary If there's no entry fee, why not enter(tm) If I don't win, I don't lose anything. Many a new writer has been burned by thinking this way. Free competitions may not cost you any money to enter, but they can still cost you. Expert Author: Shelley Wake | Summary I've spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers about how they choose a freelancer for a job. Whether they were reviewing job applications or considering project bids, they all had one thing in common. As every one of them started to look at the applications, they had their skeptic's hat on. Expert Author: Shelley Wake | Summary There's a rumor out there in the publishing world that an editor won't even look at the work of a new writer. It might be true for certain types of writing, but after interviewing hundreds of editors, I've found that most are more open to new writers than you might think. Expert Author: Shelley Wake | Summary To be a successful writer and get noticed, being good often isn't good enough. You have to shine. You have to have something that puts you above all others. Of course though, nobody is perfect. Everyone has faults and flaws. But everyone has talents and abilities too. What's your talent(tm) Expert Author: Debbie LaChusa | Summary Many of the most effective low-cost marketing strategies require writing. What can a small business owner do if they're not much of a writer(tm) Can they still market their business themselves on a shoestring budget(tm) Expert Author: Britt Gillette | Summary You've done it. You've achieved a lifelong dream and penned a book certain to be lauded through the ages as a literary masterpiece. Yet one last obstacle stands between you and publishing success -- attracting the attention of someone who can get your book into print. Expert Author: Britt Gillette | Summary You did it. You crafted the perfect query letter for your non-fiction book, and as a result, an editor at a large publishing house has requested a full book proposal. At this point, you have a 50/50 chance of seeing your work on a bookstore shelf. The difference maker will be a strong book proposal that exhibits knowledge of your audience, what that audience needs and wants, and how that audience can be reached on a cost-effective basis. Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary How do you write(tm) Are your articles inspiring, uplifting, and engaging(tm) Or, is what you write perceived by readers as dull and lifeless(tm) Follow these 4 effective content writing tips and your web traffic will increase. Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary Christmas is coming and so are your holiday themed articles. You are writing them right now, aren't you(tm) Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary Gasp! I can hear it from the purists now: Matt is advocating that writers really dumb down their writing styles to crank out more articles in less time. No, not really. Truthfully, writing for the internet, where the vast number of ezine articles can be found, shouldn't be a laborious process. By following these simple rules you should be able to produce an interesting, persuasive, and concise article in fifteen minutes or less. Expert Author: Susan Harrow | Summary Every writer fantasizes about getting that big fat advance so they can take a little dream time, write, relax, or put their kids through college. But what most writers don't know is it takes a heck of a lot of work to get to the point of being worthy of a publisher handing you the equivalent of the golden egg. Whether you're a doctor with the latest get thin quick diet or a mom who has a foolproof way to turn brats into angels, you must be willing to do the work -- alot of it. Expert Author: Fawad Imam | Summary Writing skills are essential for succeeding in high school, college, and at a job. Writing is not just an end result, but also a process that helps us develop our ideas and think logically. Begin by brainstorming topics, collecting information, taking a lot of notes, and asking a lot of questions. Keep your notes and sources organized as you go. Expert Author: Rachelle Arlin Credo | Summary So how do we write a great short story? What are the things to keep in mind in order to come up with a short story that works? Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary Op-ed articles, also known as opinion/editorial articles, are a great way for aspiring writers to publicize their work and get an amazing amount of publicity for free. You can write an op-ed piece and get it publicized provided you follow these simple rules. Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary Writing a letter to your newspaper's editor is a privilege that Americans have exercised since the early days of journalism. You need not be an expert about the topic at hand, but by adding your voice to the discussion you can help shape people's opinions positively and constructively. Here are some tips to help you get your letter published. Expert Author: Gary McLaren | Summary An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do these locations have in common? In each of these and in many other remote places, I know of writers who are freelancing with a fair degree of success. Expert Author: Kevin Eikenberry | Summary Every leader, supervisor, coach, team member and parent has been told of the value of giving positive feedback. If you want to give positive feedback, consider doing more than telling people how you feel, start writing it down. Expert Author: Sophfronia Scott | Summary In the basic scenario of book publishing, a writer finishes a book and then finds an agent who helps sell the book to a publisher. When someone asks, "How do I find a publisher?" they're often looking for the details of this scenario. But let's backtrack a little. The answer to this question has to do with what you as a writer want out of the publishing process as well as what the publisher wants. Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary Finding an author is one thing, finding one who meets your stringent requirements is another thing. Matt shares six tips to help you find the author who is a fit for your upcoming project. Expert Author: Matthew C. Keegan | Summary If you like to write, more than likely you can name a "guru" who has influenced you demonstrably. Mitchell Ivers has done so for me through his "Guide to Good Writing" book, an enjoyable and easy to read literary work of art.
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