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Writing Children's Books: A Crash Course in Submitting a Manuscript
- By Laura Backes
- Published Thursday 14th 2008
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While the submission process may feel like second nature to experienced writers, it’s easy to forget that newcomers aren’t aware of the specific procedures And since everyone can benefit from a refresher course now and then, here’s a rundown of the steps:
First, collect addresses of appropriate publishers by perusing market guides like Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market , industry newsletters such as Children's Book Insider, and looking through similar books at the store or library
Learn How to Self Publish a Magazine
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 12th 2008
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Self publishing a magazine that's something that many individuals are interested in, not only for the money that is possible to make but also so that they can pursue an interest of theirs to its fullest extent There are several different things that you're going to need to do in order to start a periodical and it may be difficult to learn how to start a magazine unless you start at the very beginning
Babbel - In so Many Words
- By Bernard Steele
- Published Saturday 9th 2008
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Whenever I find myself in trouble regarding the spelling or the exact meaning of a word I resort to my trusty Webster dictionary I developed this habit a long time ago in the days when I had to write important reports and absolute accuracy was an essential prerequisite
Top Tips on Writing Your Own Greeting Cards
- By Bradlley Mckoy
- Published Friday 8th 2008
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Did you know that Americans buy 74 billion greeting cards in a year
Did you know that people around the world are writing articles to earn quick money Yes, it’s true and you can do it too
Book Review: Dealing With Divas by Shelley Anderson
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Wednesday 6th 2008
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A Survivor's Kit for the Celebrity Personal Assistant (or Anyone with a Pesky Boss)
I have to admit that one of the most fun parts of being a reviewer is that you learn something new every day It was not until I had read Dealing With Divas that I realized there was an association solely committed to the plight of those that work for the famous
Book Review: One Foot in the Black by Kurt L. Kamm
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Wednesday 6th 2008
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Oops, it wasn't until I had had read almost the entire book that I discovered that this was fiction and not biographical This story is so well constructed it is impossible to tell fact from fiction
Get Paid to Write Online - It's a Great Time to Make Money Writing!
- By Jorge Chavez
- Published Tuesday 5th 2008
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High gasoline prices are fueling even more Internet growth It does not cost gasoline to shop, work or surf for information on the Internet
You must agree that the Internet is growing at a very fast pace And with this amazing growth comes the need for good SEO Content Writers
Article Writing and Submission
- By Junaid Ashraf Mianoor
- Published Tuesday 5th 2008
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Writing does not entail great talent Even the mediocre can learn how to write interesting topics
Writing articles for a book and writing for the web is rather different With these tips in mind you can be on your way to being a great web writer
An Interview With Zach Samuels About Confessions Of A Crack Head
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
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Zach Samuels has just published a rather disturbing book Confessions Of A Crack Head about his life as a drug user I work with the homeless and a good proportion of my clients have addiction problems, so this book was one that I could definitely relate to
An Interview With Eric Kampmann About Trail Thoughts
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
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I recently had the opportunity to review Eric Kampmann's latest book Trail Thoughts It is a very reflective piece with biblically inspired thoughts for each day of the year
Vacation - Time Well Spent?
- By Bernard Steele
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
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Hellen DeRich was sitting at the dressing table in her boudoir She loved staying at her penthouse in Manhattan, it was so convenient and the city at night was the place to be especially in the spring
The Origins of Dawn Carlisle
- By Richard Ide
- Published Sunday 3rd 2008
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I'd like to tell you that Dawn came fully clad out of the cleft head of Zeus
Even the more experienced writers find it difficult to write effectively Here are some tried and tested tips for writing articles effectively
Book Review: Confessions of a Crack Head by Zach Samuels
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Saturday 2nd 2008
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I work with the homeless here in Calgary, addiction is a word that we hear a lot of, drugs, booze, and gambling are the big three Often addicts are plagued by other mental health issues, depression, bi-polar, and a variety of other medical terms outside of my realm of knowledge
A Writer Looks Back – Gives Tips
- By Bill Seaton
- Published Friday 1st 2008
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I'll be blowing out 80 candles on the cake this month
It's one of those terrible events that can't be avoided
Mystique of the Long Haul Trucker
- By Richard Ide
- Published Friday 1st 2008
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What happened to the bull whacker of old With the evolution of the automobile and the truck, the "freighters" (Conestoga wagons) of Santa Fe and Oregon trail days, pulled by teams of oxen and urged on by the bull whackers, evolved into today's eighteen wheelers
Everyone Can Write - By a Dyslexic
- By Genevieve Dawid
- Published Friday 1st 2008
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Genevieve Dawid was born dyslexic and dysphasic and yet still have become an author
At school her spelling was so poor that she was told not to participate in English classes
Choose Your Genre, Find a Title
- By Bernard Steele
- Published Thursday 31st 2008
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Before you write your first sentence there are a number of important decisions that you must make You can still start off by asking yourself what kind of book do I want to write
What is New in My Book?
- By Yuan-tsung Chen
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
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Some of what is new in my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, reveals historical details about China unknown in the West, or even in China itself, for that matter For example, I highlight my late father-in-law Eugene Chen's role in the "Russia-oriented" policy of Sun Yatsen
Aluminum Tubes Are Available in Abundance
- By Dave Lavoie
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
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Aluminum tubes have many applications, and correspondingly, are available in various shapes and sizes They are found as round tubing, triangular tubes, square tubes and if required, it is possible to have aluminum tubes made in unique shape combinations
The Many Uses of Aluminium Extrusions
- By Dave Lavoie
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
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Designers and constructors prefer using aluminium extrusions for the many benefits it offers in both its manufacture and for its qualities, making them perfect for use in construction
The process of making aluminium extrusions is a very economical means of creating parts with a constant cross section as designers can use them wherever required
Why Aluminum Tubings Have Extensive Uses
- By Dave Lavoie
- Published Wednesday 30th 2008
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Aluminum tubings have many applications in both commercial and industrial fields The main reason for the increased demand for aluminum tubings is because of the durability, strength and versatility of aluminum
So You Want to Write a Book
- By Shelley G. Anderson
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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The other night I was in a workshop with a lovely lady we'll call Marie who was a cancer survivor She began to tell different stories about her life - not just about her journey with cancer, but other parts of her world that captivated me and everyone else in the room
Anyone who has gained an understanding of the opportunities available on the internet can also use website submission to expand those opportunities and make the business even more profitable
Moving an existing business to the global market offered on the internet, or developing a brand new business with a virtual address allows you to reach buyers and customers that would not be possible under any other scenario
Here are some must- know tips on how to submit article Ensure you read this page before you submit your articles to ezines
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Research Proposal
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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If you are interested in furthering your education and decide to undertake a PhD then you can expect to have to produce a high quality research proposal in order for your application to be accepted Application for PhD's across all faculties is very competitive and as such only the best students can expect to be selected
Common Challenges With Research Papers
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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Just about every student needs to write research papers during their educational career The research paper is a very classic assignment that first shows up in grade school
Stress Free Term Paper Writing
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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Many students feel great stress when they discover they need to write a term paper Term papers are often a great part of any student's grade
How to Write a Good Essay
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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The chances are that if you need to write an essay for college or university then you will need to follow some advice in order to give yourself the best chance of achieving a high grade If you are writing it for the first time, an essay can appear to be a daunting task
Steps to Great Thesis Writing
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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Many college and graduate students discover that they need to write a thesis Some are intimidated by the idea of tackling such a project
Great Essay Writing Tips
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Tuesday 29th 2008
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Writing an essay can be frustrating and difficult However, if planned properly and chosen wisely, your essay can stand out from the crowd because of its quality and richness in content
How to Write a College Term Paper
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Monday 28th 2008
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Take note of these great tips to help you and your fellow students write fantastic term papers for college It isn't something to be ashamed of if you do need a little help with writing your college term paper
Writing a College Essay is Easy
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Monday 28th 2008
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Writing essays for college is a big part of the education process There are certain skills that need to be applied when writing college essays and we will go over some of them here
Writing a Research Paper For College
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Monday 28th 2008
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There are a few major steps that need to be taken when writing a research paper for any purpose or in any subject These major steps represent your ability to produce a great research paper that is full of facts and shows your ability to research and write up your findings
Different Ways of Writing a Dissertation
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Monday 28th 2008
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Dissertation writing is one of the most important writing skills a college student can have under their belt These skills will enable the student to research, write and aptly show people their understanding of certain subjects
How to Write Articles For Todays Internet Marketing Audience
- By Paul Guzman
- Published Monday 28th 2008
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Learn how to write articles
Anyone doing any kind of internet marketing should write articles But first a few tips
Blogs are Just Copywriting
- By Paul Wolfe
- Published Friday 25th 2008
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Technology confuses as often as it clarifies
Take blogs
Great Copywriting Starts Before a Words is Written
- By Paul Wolfe
- Published Friday 25th 2008
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There’s a wonderful saying in theater: “If it’s not on the page, it’s not on the stage”
It means that no matter how great the acting and direction, it’s the idea at the core of the play that matters
Power Writing Skills: What's Your Readability Score?
- By Robert F. Abbott
- Published Wednesday 23rd 2008
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We’re all familiar with the maxim that says, “That which gets measured, gets done” In the same vein, I’d like to offer another important maxim; this one falls under the heading of power writing skills
Writing a Wedding Speech Made Easy
- By Duncan Gelby
- Published Monday 21st 2008
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Before we go into the nitty-gritty of how to prepare a wedding speech, you must keep the following basics in mind:
1 Your speech has to be short, say 5-7 minutes at the most
An Interview With John Manhold About His New Book El Tigre
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Sunday 20th 2008
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El Tigre is John Manhold's first immersion into the world of novels, but it his not his first book, he has something like 6 textbooks and a lexicon in four languages under his belt I really enjoyed El Tigre
Learning to Write Through a RPG Game
- By Jacob Cohen-Donnelly
- Published Thursday 17th 2008
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For a long time people have been afraid of what are known as “Role Playing Games” as there are some negative biases around those who play them However, that is because most people are thinking of the old D&D type, or the newer World of Warcraft and similar games
Article Marketing – is Your Article Headline Killing Your Article?
- By Barry McDonald
- Published Thursday 17th 2008
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As you may know I wrote about this topic before in one of my other articles, but I feel it’s important that I’m going to bring it up again
Headlines like "Money" are what make’s the world go around
Article Marketing Tips: 6 Ways to Get the Best Results From Your Articles
- By Barry McDonald
- Published Thursday 17th 2008
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Here are 6 ways to help you get the most results from your article writing
Persuasive Writing Techniques: Pull-Quotes
- By Robert F. Abbott
- Published Tuesday 15th 2008
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Have you noticed, when reading magazines or newsletters, that excerpts from the article have been copied from the main body and put into a special box
That's called a pull-quote, and it's a useful persuasive writing technique for anyone who writes -- and not just for magazine editors
No Blind Aye in Team
- By B.L. Lindstrom
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
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Several years back my boss' boss walked into my office and declared me to be an outlaw-rebel-maverick I thanked her, which was clearly not what she wanted
Opportuning
- By B.L. Lindstrom
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
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Years ago we were running laps at the end of practice As we started our fifth lap, Coach walked out to center court dribbling the mystical orb, as he always did
Book Review: Alive! By Eileen P. DeClemente
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
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This is a powerful book, and also a very sad one
I run a Computer Lab, we offer free classes, and we offer free internet access
An Interview With Dan Ronco About Unholy Domain
- By Simon Barrett
- Published Sunday 13th 2008
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I really enjoyed Dan Ronco's latest book, Unholy Domain, it is set in the near future, and paints a bleak picture of what might happen in the aftermath of a computer virus that spreads through the Internet More and more the net is becoming part of the worlds infrastructure
Writing Reviews Online Can Be Profitable
- By Larry McCullough
- Published Saturday 12th 2008
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Writing reviews for blogs and websites is a lucrative online business option if you enjoy writing Everyday new films, books and products are launched
Why Use a Freelance Copywriter?
- By Jonny Seeley
- Published Friday 11th 2008
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Content is king
The phrase ‘content is king’ originated on the web, reminding us that information is more valuable than visuals But the principle holds true for every kind of communication
How to Publish a Best Selling Book
- By Daniel Millions
- Published Wednesday 9th 2008
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Having a book published is every writers dream Whether it is a fiction book or a non-fiction or educational book that has been written; most people write a book in order to get it published
Love is an Eleven Letter Word
- By Shelley G. Anderson
- Published Monday 7th 2008
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Have you ever been so in love that the rest of the world seemed to be at a standstill When the object of your affection is right in front of you or as far as a step across the street, nothing else matters
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