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A "Plan 9" Book?

A "Plan 9" Book? by: Ed Williams Sometimes, when you do a little writing like I do, you get tipped off as to what upcoming books and authors are really gonna be hot. And folks, I’ve got a book title and an author’s name for y’all that I th...

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Who Determines What YOU Do

Who determines what YOU do?Copyright © Darlene Styers 2003Can you be persuaded to do something another wants ofyou?Well... the world of marketing tries everyday to getus to do what they want of us. Over time this causesus to subconsciously set u...

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Business Writing Skills II - A Web Writing Primer

Whatever you would write on paper, cut it in half. The web wasdesigned for quick reading. Studies show that people do not readlong blocks of text while surfing the web; reading from thescreen is often slower than reading on paper. Therefore, be asbri...

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Don't Worry, Be Happy, AND WRITE!

How long should my story be? Who should I send it to? What do I put in the cover letter?I don't have any credits, what now? Do these questions go through your mind as you sit down to write a story? If so, then read on. As the former Grand Poobah...

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Book Development: How To Create Tantalizing Titles And Sensational Content

Years ago when Napoleon Hill's famous manuscript on building wealth was ready for publication, it had no title. His publisher called and said, "If you don't come up with a title by tomorrow morning, I'm going call it "USE YOUR NOODLE ...

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Book Review: Don't Hate Your Enemies Just Step On Them: The Art Of Loving People

How many times have you been tempted to complain about other people? How many times have you ridiculed, complained at or been hurt by another person's actions? Surely we all have dealt with these types of situations. What is the best way to han...

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Copywriting Makeover It’s Not About YOU, It’s About THEM

by Karon Thackston © 2003http://www.copywritingcourse.comI’ve always loved scented candles. They help create a cozy atmosphere. They give you a relaxed feeling. And - most importantly - they make your home smell wonderful! So, naturally, I was...

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How to Write to Mars and Venus!

There's Yin, and there's Yang. There's a man, and there's a woman.You can't live without one or another. And let's face it. We're not the same!So when you're writing your ads or sales letters, you should keep i...

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Dissertation Writing For Students Still A Challenge?

A Dissertation or a Thesis is an assignment submitted by a student at the end of his/her academic year. It is a research work which contributes marks for the individual academic performance. A dissertation or thesis writing is still a challenge faced...

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Self-Published Books Need A Professional Appearance To Court Success

Not long ago, I read a self-published book produced by a printing company, where the author was required to furnish not only the manuscript, but the layout and cover. The cover was the best part of this book. The story had potential (although erratic...

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