Archive for the 'Writing Tips' Category

How to Write an Article on an Unfamiliar Topic

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Often as writers, we are called upon to write articles or other documents about a subject with which we aren’t familiar. If we follow a few simple guidelines, that doesn’t have to be a tremendous chore. And it can actually be fun since we learn something we might not have had the opportunity to learn [...]

Three Things to Grab Your Reader’s Attention at the Start

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Getting a good start to writing your article or other document will make a huge difference in whether or not your readers stay with you to the end. Here are three things to do that will keep their interest and keep them reading. 1. Write for the senses. Use concrete words, solid descriptions, vivid detail. [...]

How to write a good query letter

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Getting your work published in any format is easy these days with print-on-demand self-publishing solutions and blogs. But now that it is easy for people from all walks of life and skills levels to publish their writing, it can be harder to distinguish yourself from the crowd of wannabe writers. So, if you want to [...]

10 Hot Topics for Blog Posts

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Writing in any number of formats often includes blog posts. But trying to decide on a topic two to three times a week can be tough. A healthy, active blog requires fresh content, however. But sometimes your mind just can’t seem to latch onto a topic you feel competent to write about. Here are some [...]

Avoid Empty Words

Friday, February 4th, 2011

According to Roy H. Williams, the “Wizard of Ads” advertising isn’t working as well as it did a few years ago. Williams points out that advertising executives in all forms of traditional media including television, radio and print admit to the decline in their advertising results. The belief (which Williams says he has proven) is [...]

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