Archive for November, 2008
Write a “How to” Book Fast – Keep Your Book Dream Alive
Unedited Guest Article by Judy Cullins
Yes, Virginia, there is a book Santa Claus. You don’t even have to wait for Christmas.
If you do some market research and find out what audience wants what problem solved, you can start there. If you have a deep desire to learn about that needed particular topic or are an expert in that topic you are on your way to write a how to book that will so please your audience, you’ll sell plenty.
3 Easy Tips to Make Your Blog Popular
Unedited Guest Article by Trevor Johnson
Blogs are one of the easiest ways to publish your thoughts on the internet. They also get the search engine spiders enthusiasm, which means they’re great for getting traffic as well. But how should you set up your blog to ensure that you get the maximum traffic for your efforts?
Freelance Writing – 5 Reasons You Should Be Tweeting
Unedited Guest Article by Angela Booth
Do you tweet? Twitter can help your freelance writing career, so if you’re not tweeting, it’s time to start. In this article we’ll look at five reasons to tweet.
Firstly, if you’re not familiar with Twitter, let’s discuss what Twitter actually is. Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging tool, which has many different uses.
The Top Money-Making Methods Used by Bloggers
Many of you will likely already know most if not all the information here. Maybe. I figure it’s always a good idea to periodically go over available options — every now and then something new pops up, or something changes enough to require your attention. Here’s one of those periodic reviews (unedited and pretty much unproofed). — EES
Article by Fraser Munro
I have noticed while browsing through the articles over on my blog that most of them don’t appear to be very friendly towards new bloggers.
You often find that the more experienced you become in a subject that it actually gets more difficult to write helpful articles for people that are new to it.
This is my first article to be aimed at people new to blogging and concentrates around the most popular methods in which one can make an income from their blog.
Think Small
Article by Paulette Ensign
Is that really the title for this article? Pretty different from someone who is forever challenging people to think and act abundantly, largely, and beyond what they typically tend to do. So what about this title? Yes, tips booklets are small and usually easy to quickly complete. It’s easier and faster to write and get a tips booklet to market than a full length book.
Now back to the title of this article. Here’s what it’s about. It’s a suggestion that you make some small goal every day. This is far from a new theory. It is one worth revisiting, however.
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book
There’s obviously a heck of a lot more in the non-fiction category than what this writer implies. The advice is good though… but sometimes your objectives aren’t necessarily quite so mercenary. My take: Be mercenary enough so that you and yours can eat, then when that’s covered, write whatever the heck you want to write, damn the market. To each his own. — EES
Article by James R. Malinchak
Do you want to write a fantastically successful non-fiction book? Do you feel you know how to write a successful non-fiction book?
Many people who feel passionate about a certain topic cannot wait to put words on paper so that they can tell the world about it. They may want to help people improve their health, their lifestyle, their business, hobby or be of help in some other way. In many cases the idea is, that, by writing their book and using their experiences, or knowledge, they will be able to help others in similar circumstances.
Extra Money From Your Writing – Increase Your Rates
Article by Angela Booth
Want to know the easiest way ever to make more money writing? Here it is: increase your rates. Discover why it works in this article.
Firstly let’s look at HOW to increase your rates.
Too Many Ideas = Writer’s Block?
Now this is a problem I have, but not exactly in the same way Ms. Culleton describes. She’s talking about too many ideas within the same project… mine involves ideas for far too many different projects. Doesn’t matter since last I checked we’re all working within the same exact constraint of there only being 24 hours in a day, some of those spent unconscious. The way I essentially deal with it is what she describes here. — EES
Why Having Too Many Ideas is Yet Another Form of Writer’s Block, Even Though it Doesn’t Feel Like It
Article by Tracy Culleton
A writer wrote to me the other day looking for advice. Her problem, she told me, was that she had too many ideas. Whenever she was writing a story, her brain would be zinging more and more ideas at her.
You might be thinking: Huh! I’d LOVE to have such a problem.
Reasons Why You Should Outsource the Writing Job to a Writer
More ammo for your pitch! — EES
Article by Christie Love
If you have a thriving business or even a new business, it’s likely that you are spending most of your valued time making your business profitable. On top of that, you have to promote your site. If you choose to promote your site with articles, why worry about writing a ton of articles when you have a business to run?
Freelancing – How Much Money Can You Make Writing?
Article by Angela Booth
Want to know how much money you can make freelance writing? When you realize that you can make an unlimited income because of the explosion of growth of buyers, you’ll know that it’s completely up to you.
Unfortunately, many writers are stuck in a 19th century “starving in a garret” mindset. But if you want to make a great income from your writing, you can make more money than you can in any day job.
All About Freelance Grant Writing Jobs
Article by Brian D. Scott
Grant proposal writing is all about showcasing the pet project of a non-profit organization in a way that makes people want to contribute money. Sound simple? It really isn’t, but grant writing can be one of the more gratifying types of freelance writing if you aren’t afraid of some hard work.
How much money can I make writing grant proposals?
If you can get your foot in the door, freelance grant writing can mean big money.
6 Things You Need to Know if You’re Writing Online
Article by Andre Thomas
As an online copywriter, I’ve come to realize that the Web is a very different place to the offline world.
After multiple failures I kind of caught up with the reasons why. And this realization played a crucial role in the success I’m enjoying now.
So I want to share this with you… and hopefully save you from a couple of potential failures you might have otherwise go through.
Song Lyrics in Fiction – What Writers Need to Know
Nothing really to do about making money writing… just thought this information is interesting to know and have available for reference just in case. So you may want to bookmark this post. — EES
Article by Dora McAlpin
Authors sometimes find it really tempting to use song lyrics in a novel or story. The words of the song are just so powerful and so right that… well, they need to be there.
If you’re considering using song lyrics in your work of fiction, you may want to come up with a back-up plan. Here are some things you should know:
- you or your publisher may be able to get rights to use the lyrics — or maybe not
- it’s probably going to cost you (typically a small fee per copy you make, but that can add up)
- your publisher may decide the lyrics aren’t worth the time/effort/money required to use them.
Want to Write a Novel the Easy Way?
Article by E. P. Burke
My latest novel has been lounging on my computer for months. I have a thousand excuses for not finishing it: too busy with other endeavors, writer’s block, my lead character won’t budge, my cat needs food. Oh, yes, I have a ton of legitimate reasons for not finishing my third novel in my Amos Grant mystery series. I feel angry with myself. But then again, I don’t want my cat to starve. A dead cat in the house is bad for one’s muse.
So I feed the cat and start to thumb through The Easy Way To Write A Novel by Rob Parnell. It’s an ebook that caught my attention.
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12 Ways to Write a Good Subject Line
Some useful email copywriting tips in this one. Likely will help us with our headlines too, particularly for our blogs. — EES
Article by Emily Foshee
The subject line of an email is always the last thing people think about. It should be the first.
When your email pops up in your recipient’s in box, that person has just a few seconds to decide whether or not to read your message. Their decision is based entirely on the effectiveness of your subject line. A few hastily chosen words in the subject line will result in sales unnecessarily lost, potential customers missed and brand recognition wasted.
Here are 12 simple tips to greatly enhance the chance your emails will be opened and read.
How to Write a Book in Just Days – Keys to Successful Speed Writing
Article by Douglas Robert
Having the wish or desire to write a book and being able to get it done are two completely different things. Many people have thought about it. They have imagined having written a successful book of their own. But that’s as far as they travel down the book writing path.
Why?
Freelance Writing for Fun Makes You More Money
Article by Angela Booth
Would you like to make more money from your writing? You can — just set out to have fun with your writing.
My “fun” projects always end up making more money for me than projects I start with deliberation and forethought. I’ve noticed this phenomenon among many of my writing colleagues too.
All About Freelance Food Writing Jobs
Article by Brian D. Scott
If you love food and have the ability to add creative flair to your writing, you could look forward to a career in freelance food writing.
Technically, freelance food writing means tasting food and then describing it. Practically, it’s a much more involved process. Food critics often absorb the entire dining experience of the restaurant they’re in. How does the atmosphere contribute to the quality of the food? What was the service like? What did the food taste like?
The Four Deadly Beliefs That Hold You Back From Writing Your Book
Article by Douglas Robert
Want to learn the secret to writing your own book and making a lot of money?
Step number one is to get it done. Without a completed product to offer in the marketplace, you’ve got nothing. So completing the writing of your book or info product is a huge key to success in this arena.
But that’s where most people stumble and fall. They just don’t get it done. What about you?
Map Making for Fantasy Writers
This is not something one would usually find in a writer’s site, let alone a “how to make money writing” blog. But I thought it cool and interesting and a nice Sunday diversion from our usual fare — and an informative one at that. This historically hasn’t been a genre I’ve cared much for, but I’ve recently been thoroughly enjoying reading through the Eragon series (that’s Eragon and the two follow-up tomes, Eldest and Brisingr), a thoroughly enjoyable experience that no doubt is the reason why this article caught my eye in the first place. I don’t how this useful this info would be for you, but what the heck, here you go! — EES
Article by Will Kalif
Maps are a wonderful addition to any fantasy novel. They give the reader an added level of information that helps them visualize and experience the world you have created. A good map can also help you in the writing of your novel. Here are some resources and tips to help you make good maps as a supplement for your writing.