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7 Things a Successful Blog Needs
By Linda Fulkerson
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Becoming a blogger is a great undertaking, and it can be worthwhile. These 7 blogging tips will help you make your blog stand out from the others.
Your Interest
Bloggers who choose a blog topic they aren’t interested in often end up abandoning their blog, dooming it to spend a life of boredom gathering dust in the blogosphere, waiting for “someday.” If you aren’t passionate about your blog’s topic, it will show in your writing, and your readers will quickly become disinterested, too. Blogging with your interest in mind makes the time spent stringing words together much more enjoyable.
How to Write a Book That Guides Your Reader From Problem to Solution
By Ronda Del Boccio
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There are a number of easy ways to write a book. And if you are any kind of expert or business owner, becoming an author is mission critical.
The good news is that it is easier than ever to publish a book without spending a fortune or taking years writing proposals and being rejected by publishers. But before you concern yourself with publishing options, you need to write the book.
The Marketing 2-Step – Basic Steps for Making Money Online
By Graham M. Nicholls
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Who wants to make money online? Who wants an “Internet lifestyle” that comes with successful Internet marketing? Who wants to give up their day job and work a few hours each week from anywhere in the world? Of course, we all do! But, why is it that some people can and some people can’t? What is it that separates beginners and strivers and wannabees from those earning 5-, 6- and 7-figure incomes online?
Well, believe it or not, it all comes down to basics. There are 2 steps you need to follow. That’s why I’ve called this the marketing 2-step.
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The catch? It’s the first edition of The Manual (it just released its 16th), first published more than a century ago in 1906. Still an interesting download, I think. Here you go.
Article Summary Writing Tip – A Simple Format to Get Your Audience to Read More
By Justin Arnold
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A tremendous number of SEO article writers have a simple format when it comes to creating a summary that’s really focused on getting the reader to click the link and go on to read the full article: copy and paste the first sentence or two of the article.
Although in many cases this may work, it isn’t the best strategy, especially when most article writers focus on their main keyphrase within the first sentence rather than on creating a catchy, enticing and engaging summary for the readers. The problem really stems from a perception of focus, or a misperception of focus.
What is the Difference Between a Ghostwriter, Developmental Editor, and an Editor?
By Alicia Nicole Dunams
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In the publishing industry, different titles are given to different positions, each having a different set of responsibilities. Some of the most common positions are ghostwriters, editors, and developmental editors. Each plays an important role to the author who needs their services. Let’s take a look at each of them and define their contribution to the book writing and publishing process.
Why Your Blog is Rubbish
By Derryck Strachan
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Aren’t blogs great? Your opportunity to inject a little personality, a little zest, zing and zap to your website. That’s not to say that your site in itself isn’t engaging and informative, worth a visit in its own right, but blogs just add that splash of color, a loose collar, a “hey have you heard?” — intimacy that people enjoy.
Keeping visitors regularly updated with considered input and info won’t do your SEO any harm either. The search engines like nothing more than an active site with plenty of juicy interesting content. There are the link building opportunities too. Your blog as a fresh source of content makes a great destination. Blogs — the interesting, human face of your organisation.
Well, then how come so many blogs are duller than ditch water?
7 Ways to Create Newsletter and eZine Content Quickly
By Debbie Lynn Butler
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Do you know how to generate content for your ezine or newsletter without spending hours of your valuable time? Try these tips.
1. Keep an ideas file
Did you see something that would appeal to your readers? Drop it in your ideas file for later inspiration or use with permission.
5 Things About Digital Magazine Publishing
By Kate Hash
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Everywhere you turn these days it seems that digital magazines are popping up. From cars to travel to women’s lifestyle, digital magazines now exist for every subject area.
Whether you are interested in starting your own magazine, are researching digital magazines for your company or are simply interested in learning more about this new form of publishing, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most important things to know about digital publishing.
5 Proven Super Affiliate Business Models That Work
By Andrej Urek
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A lot of affiliate marketers get confused about how to promote products and what business model to use. Most of them think that super affiliates use tons of techniques to drive traffic, but that is not the case. Super affiliates are so successful because they use only one business model that works best for them. And that is why super affiliates make 95% of all affiliate revenues. If you use a bunch of traffic tactics and techniques, it can lead to information overload or complete chaos. Focus on only one technique, tactic or business model.
Steps to Becoming a Better Writer
By Tracey McCallen
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What’s the best way to become a better writer? Most writers will tell you to”write, write write!” And that’s true. To an extent. Of course it is also true that if you keep putting the same thing into something you’re going to get the same thing out of it.
While writing, writing, writing away, it’s important to also study other writers, seek inspirations from those you admire, and examine your own works for their strengths and their weaknesses. It’s important to make sure that what you’re putting into the process is getting better and better, rather than hanging out and getting stagnant.
8 One Time Offer (OTO) Conversion Secrets
By Joshua Park
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I’m sure you’ve seen the pages. You click on the “buy now” link for an unbelievable product offer and on the next page is a short, very hard sell that tries to get you to pay just a bit more for a “One Time Offer.”
They come in all shapes and sizes — bonus content, upgrades, limited time discounts, or secret products you won’t find anywhere else. Whatever they are, they are single opportunities that pass as soon as you click the “next” button, and as a marketer, you can vastly increase your bottom line by using them to your advantage.
Writing Career – Manage Your Time, Succeed at Your Writing
By Angela Booth
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Want to build an amazing writing career? Perhaps you’d like to write a book, and see it on bookstore shelves. Or perhaps you want to launch your own copywriting business. Whatever your goals for your writing career, you can make them happen, and more quickly than you can believe.
5 Simple Keys to a Successful and BUZZ-Worthy Launch!
By Christine Gallagher
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You’ve listened carefully to what your market wants. In response, you’ve crafted your new offering with care. You are sure it’s going to be hit and you’re ready to begin racking up those sales.
Tah-dah! You are ready to unveil your new product or service… and then… nothing.
Uh-oh. What went wrong?
5 Steps to Jumpstart Your Writing Career
By Alyice Edrich
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Writing is probably one of the easiest and the hardest things to do. It is easy because writing is all about thoughts and ideas and we all have them. It’s hard because putting those thoughts and ideas down on paper can be quite scary; especially if you want others to read those words. And scarier, yet, if you want a publisher to pay you for those words because with payment comes constructive criticism and often, rejection.
There is no quick and easy way to get published, but it is possible if you tackle your goals of getting published in five steps.
How to Find Freelance Writing Opps on the Net
By N. Williamson
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If you want to become a freelance writer, you’ll quickly find that the Internet is one of the best places to begin your search for freelance writing opportunities. There are many job opportunities out there; you just have to find them. If you are not sure where to begin your search, here are some excellent tips that will help you find quality jobs that will bring in a good income with your freelance writing.
Is Writing and Publishing Your Career or Just a Hobby?
Grumpy, that she seems, but that doesn’t mean she’s wrong. — EES
By Irene Watson
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Many authors write because they enjoy it, but promoting their books, seriously trying to sell their books, or even writing books that an audience will read requires being willing to make a few sacrifices for the sake of being professional. Here are ten top signs that you may view writing as just a hobby rather than a profession.
Professional Tips for Writing Faster
By J. C. Clain
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Professional writers have one huge issue to deal with everyday: deadlines. They need to write faster, but can not sacrifice quality. That’s why the pros have adopted many strategies to help speed up the process of writing good articles.
How to Turn Your Book Into an Audiobook (and Your Audio Into a Book)
By Alicia Nicole Dunams
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Printed books or ebooks are the traditional mode for authors to convey their messages. Their readers turn the pages, reading along as the author shares his or her insights. Audiobooks, on the other hand, give people an opportunity to “read” a book by listening to it. No paper is necessary or long hours spent in front of a computer screen.
Which is better? That depends on who you ask. Some people don’t like to read or they don’t have the time to set aside specifically to read a book. They may prefer an audiobook, which gives them the opportunity to listen to a book while they’re driving or commuting, or even while they’re doing routine tasks around the house. Yet, others prefer the print version of a book, enjoying the written page, the ability to turn back at whim, or to curl up with a good book.
If you only have a printed book, you’re missing out on potential “readers” who prefer to listen to books, rather than read them. The same holds true for audiobooks — if you only offer an audio version of your message, you’re not going to capture the buyer who prefers to hold a book in their hands and turn the page. The solution? Offer both! You’ll increase your sales and reach a much wider audience.
4 Methods for Generating Ideas for Infoproducts in Profitable Markets and Niches
By Patrick V. Jackson
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If you are struggling to come up with ideas for information products in profitable markets or niches, then read this. You will discover 4 tools or websites I use to come up with idea after idea for profitable infoproducts.