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Writing Made Them Rich #3: Richard Bach

ing Made Them Rich #3: Richard Bach by: Michael Southon One day in the mid-1970's a young man stumbled into a diner somewhere in the United Sates. Slung over his shoulder was a kit-bag that contained everything he owned. He was unshaven an...

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Be Concise

oncise by: Dr. Donald E. WetmoreConcision. (Sounds like I made up another word.) It's the idea of being concise in our ongoing communication with others, both written and oral.Many take forever to say so little. These are the same people wh...

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Does this Headline Grab Your Attention

If you are reading this first sentence then the answer is yes. You see, the objective of the headline is to get the reader to keep reading. Whether it’s an article, a sales letter, an ezine ad or just the subject heading in an email, the objective ...

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A Day in the Life of a Freelance Copywriter

Ever wanted a job where you could spend all day, every day, writing clever and inspiring prose? Yes? Well don’t become a freelance copywriter!Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great job, and for some of us it’s a calling that won’t be denied. And...

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Diagnosis Unknown

Diagnosis UnknownDiagnosis Unknown is a heart-felt love story of courage and persistence that finally paid off. This is a book about one couple's journey to find a cure for a mysterious, chronic health problem, the labyrinth of medical doctors t...

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The Language of Freelance Marketing

The Language of Freelance Marketing by: Mridu Khullar For freelancers, knowing the basic terminology “before” they begin can be a valuable lesson in earning a few extra dollars in that initial stage. When I started my freelancing career, I k...

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Interview with Laura Hickey- Author of Mysterious Chills and Thrills for Kids

Read an interview with the creator of the children's book -Mysterious Chills and Thrills for Kids. Ten Short Stories to Tickle the Imagination. How long have you been writing?I've been writing for about 12 years now, mostly fiction. I'...

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Three ways journaling can boost your creativity and your business

I have a friend who has struggled with her creativity for a long time. She's extremely uncomfortable thinking of herself as "creative." We've been working together on it, and making progress. One of the tools that's really helped her h...

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Knock-Out Writer's Block Listening To Your Inner Voice

When I was young, I used to talk to myself. Long, drawn out, one-sided conversations. I didn’t have an imaginary friend, I just talked to myself. My mother says that’s why I became a writer: because of my overactive imagination. I admit she may b...

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Surefire Ways to Get Your Magazine Article Queries Accepted

One of my writing discussion groups recently had a topic thread going about the success rate of pitching magazine article ideas. It seems that the standard acceptance rate is about 30% - 40%. In my own experience though, I've had about a 90% acc...

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