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Free For All
by Scott Lindsay.A debate is taking place on the worldwide web in connection with the use or overuse of content. Everyone seems to agree that the use of quality content is important, but how much is too much and what ways are best for the distribution of your content...
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Self-marketing Techniques For Writers
by Scott Lindsay.One of the most effective ways to present your work to prospective clients is by having an online presence. As the world shrinks through the use of the worldwide web, you will find clients on an international basis may be interested in your work and ...

Don’t Sell Yourself Short
by Scott Lindsay.Freelance job sites are filled with work. If you want to work for pay today, it is possible that you can do so. You might even be able to write as many articles as you want to write."$1.00 Per Article - As Much Work As You Want"Yes, you too could be ...
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They Stole My Articles!
by Steve Gillman.On the internet, copyright violations are all over. The first time I discovered one of my articles on another website with someone else's name as the author, I was a bit shocked. It even linked through to this other person's website. I have come to a...
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Query Letters: Ten Ways to Hook a Literary Agent
by Lisa Silverman.During my years as a literary agent for both screenwriters and book authors, I received query letters by the thousands. Even small literary agencies are so overwhelmed by the influx that young, inexperienced interns weed through query letters from pr...
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A Writer’s Life For Me?
by Scott Lindsay.It may be the hope of all who have ever put pen to paper that they might be able to write on a full-time basis. The romantic notion of a writer's life is compelling enough to many to find them seeking ways to make a living by crafting the written wor...
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How to Succeed as a Writer
by Carl Cash. You are a Writer!Yes, the simple fact is you are a writer. Maybe you don't write for money at the moment. But, if you can write a letter or a list you have the potential to write for Large amounts of money. You do not need any special skills or trai...
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Writing Success: What Does It Mean To You?
by Scott Lindsay.Like most creative professions the question of a qualified success in writing is not easy to concentrate into one definitive answer.Just as there are a multitude of writing styles, so too are there many examples of writing success.Examples1. "If I ca...
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Rediscovering Chapbooks
by Scott Lindsay.In the 1600's most cultured socialites considered chapbooks vulgar. These 'flimsy' booklets were often sold in less than reputable establishments and contained a variety of less than quality poetry, stories, ballads and political dissent. Often fille...

The Most Important Rule Of Writing
by Deanna Mascle.I just finished a set of conferences with my students which inspired me to write about the most important rule of writing -- writing is a process.So many of difficulties struggling writers face occur when they ignore this simple rule. Once you embrac...
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The Dirty Little Writing Secret Everyone Hates To Admit
by Deanna Mascle.Many struggling writers come to me asking what they can do to improve their writing. They continually face problems with sentence and paragraph structure as well as surface errors such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. They know the basic rules ...
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Plagiarism: A Case Of Copy & Paste
by Scott Lindsay."Fine words! I wonder where you stole 'em." - Jonathan SwiftWhether you write for the web or a magazine it can be tempting to lift a sentence or complete thought and move it into the body of your work. After all, it seems to ft the premise you are wo...

Dusting Off A Dream: Writing Success At Any Age
by Scott Lindsay.“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.” - J.C. PenneyCountry recording artist Tim McGraw confided in an interview that there was a guy at a 7-...
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Good Stories, Good Authors, Goodbye!
by Cathy Macleod.GOOD stories, good authors, goodbye – victims of the book plague. Book plague? And why should good authors fear?Because already too many good authors have lost their lustre, overpressed by their publishers and the marketers who control those publis...
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Ten Ways To Become A Successful Writer
by Theodora Cochrane.Anyone can call themselves a writer. All you have to do is write – a story, an article, a journal, a novel, a poem.But that is rather like being called a plumber because you sort out the central heating and replace washers. Or a dressmaker because ...
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Seven Ways To Write For Success
by Theodora Cochrane.Use your imagination.Be rich, poor, old, young, human, animal or alien on this world or anywhere in the universe. Present your work professionally.When the editor picks up your ms or puts it up on the computer it should LOOK professional.1. Every...
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Ten Ways to Write Short Stories That Sell
by Theodora Cochrane.Research your target market. Do they use the type of story you want to write?Stick rigidly to the word counts they accept. Don’t think they will make allowances for you. Remember that you are just one of a great number of hopefuls. Ensure that you ...
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Article Writing Secrets: Where Do I Get Ideas?
by Lisa Sparks.Where Do I Get Ideas?That's the most common question I get from fellow writers looking to break into article marketing. The truth? Steal them.Yes, you literally steal ideas and twist them a bit to make them fresh – make them yours.That leads to ano...
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Research Materials
by Jim Green.It happened to me just recently…I was reviewing a mountain of files containing research material gathered over the years; years when I was churning out one book after another, articles galore for offline and online magazines, fulfilling my obligati...
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Content Or Passion: Balance In The Writing Journey
by Scott Lindsay.Is it better to participate in content writing or write for magazine publication?The above question is actually multifaceted and can help you determine the overall thrust of your freelance writing career.It has been estimated that a writer will need ...
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There’s Always A Critic
by Scott Lindsay.Have you ever had anyone criticize your writing? Maybe they were just having a bad day. After all some people just can’t seem to say anything nice.Not everyone is comfortable with criticism, but there may be times when it provides just what you nee...

Just Write: Wherever You Are
by Scott Lindsay.There was a time when you needed to relocate if you wanted to become a successful writer. In essence you went where the work was.The Internet has opened a whole new world for writers. The idea of telecommuting has become a welcome component to the me...
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Greeting Cards: For In-Between Freelancing
by Scott Lindsay."U.S. consumers purchase approximately 7 billion greeting cards each year, generating nearly $7.5 billion in retail sales." *Have you ever wondered who actually writes all of those greeting cards you purchase? Sure there are staff writers who may dev...
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Fiction Writing Lessons
by TK Kenyon."As You Know, Bob." — When Exposition Masquerades as Dialogue by: TK KenyonAuthor of RABID, coming in 2007 from Kunati BooksIf your dialogue sounds too stilted, you may have exposition passing itself off as dialogue. Dialogue's one and only purpose...
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Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The News
by Scott Lindsay.You may have heard of the term, "Book Doctor" in your writing career. Maybe you've wondered what a Book Doctor does and if it's a good idea to utilize their services.In essence, a Book Doctor is an individual who promises to assist you in making your...
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