Saturday, June 30, 2012

What to write about

This is a perennial question between writers and wannabe. Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not. That larger story cans one write your own. Every day brings with it a new beginning, a new page in the book of life.

What can you write?

Someone said that everyone has a story. What is true. Every day that passes, it is a page in the book of life where to start? From the depths of your soul, from your heart.What stirs you? What excites you? What challenges? What frustrates you? What makes you happy?

If you're with so-called writer's block? All blocks can be readily removed, it was occupied and best of all, replaced with determination. Just sit down and start writing. Think of a Word, write about that Word and continue to write. Simplistic? Not really. A Word can have flying fingers on the keyboard, or if you believe in pen and paper, go ahead and let your thoughts flow from the pen tip to the precious paper.

Develop the habit of writing ' each day, Yes, every day. Write something and you'd be amazed at the Bank of data stored in your brain ideas waiting to be discovered. You don't have to write a new idea, a new concept, a new theory. Think of a new approach, a different angle, a different perspective.

Think of this: it's off to a nature hike with five of your friends. You take the same road, see the landscape itself, under the canopy of leaves and the same sky and step on the same ground, walk under the same conditions.

After ' excursion, surely there will be five different versions of experience or adventure. Go home and tell day to friends and relatives, everyone will have a ' different image of the landscape, walkers and their experience. If this day was caught and frozen in time with the camera, every pair of eyes that watch the ' image will be different perspective of each image. Everyone will see several features that attracts their attention.

In you life, life around you, people in your world, your hobbies, your dreams, your adventures. L ' list goes on. C ' is always a corner waiting to be discovered, a ' idea impatient to be interpreted, to be written and shared with the world. So, what do you hold? What is important is to sit down and start writing. Tap into this deep reservoir of knowledge that lies deep to the internal '. Swim in the River, enjoy the experience, as you get deeper into your shots, stronger and safer.

Don't put off for another day. Surprise Yourself. The world waits to hear from you.

Friday, June 29, 2012

How to write movie reviews for your entertainment site

If you have a site of entertainment then you're always looking for fresh, new, fun and interesting material to keep your readers coming back for more. movie reviews are a great way to do it. People want to know what someone else thinks of the film that they want to see and will scour the web looking for these opinions. Now you could syndicate the comments of another website, but why do it? You want your reader to be faithful to you and your site and I honestly want to hear what they have to say and what you think. If you're thinking of not having the faintest idea about how to write funny, movie reviews, then think again. I'm going to tell you everything you need to know.

1. Actively watch movie-Yes, I accept that watching movies is a passive activity '. Watch a movie is not something you do, is something that happens to you. However, if you want to write good reviews that you must learn to watch movies with a critical eye. This means that you must pay attention to everything and I mean everything. Notice how the actors are placed in each shot, the ' setting, camera angles, even music. All these elements play a role in the story that is looking to be told and are important to talk about if you want to write the kind of reviews that convincing your readers stops for your site every week to read ...

2. take notes-No. I do not expect to sit in a theatre with the pen and pad or a laptop in hand. But I expect to take mental notes. Information such as names of ' who was the actor or Director is easy to meet, but information such as camera shots, or plot devices is not, then you need to train not only to look for that type of information, but also to remember.

3. Summarize. Do not spoil. -This is important. C not ' is nothing worse then reading a review that tells the whole movie by ' start to finish and leaves nothing for you to see. People want your opinion, not for you to spoil the film. A basic summation of the plot is all that is needed. From there you can talk or not the plot works well or was the plot a plot at all. Let the details of the movie is revealed when your readers do not see the movie, when they read your opinion.

or if the Director is easy to meet, but information such as camera shots, or plot devices is not, then you need to train not only to look for that type of information, but also to remember.

3. Summarize. Do not spoil. -This is important. C not ' is nothing worse then reading a review that tells the whole movie by ' start to finish and leaves nothing for you to see. People want your opinion, not for you to spoil the film. A basic summation of the plot is all that is needed. From there you can talk or not the plot works well or was the plot a plot at all. Let the details of the movie is revealed when your readers do not see the movie, when they read your opinion.

4. critical analysis is the key-the difference between a review anyone can write and people clamor to read review is as well to analyze the film. Think about those cards you had to write for lit class in college. The Professor doesn't want you to just say that the book was about but wanted to demolish the themes of the book and how they related to the plot, characters, etc. Well the same goes for a film review. Nobody wants a summary of the events or the plot. A good review will examine the themes or ideas movie raises and speaks of how well or not so well executed movie themes and ideas.

5. you point out the pros and cons – no film is rare are perfect, and all the bad movies, so take the time to talk about what the film does well and what is not so good.

6. be original-For some folk it two thumbs up, for others it is rotten tomatoes. Whatever you decide that you want the rating system to be, be original. Try to find a hook that works for you. Just don't do something that looks a lot like someone else or you just seem like a bad copy of the original '.

Follow these steps and you will be written the best reviews of the web has to offer and continually your readers coming back for more weeks in and out the week. Good writing.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Article Writing writer's block: Breaking ' s

And as we ' still amazing to see all fear of writing even a simple letter or memo! When you start talking of a book or an article for publication, becomes much worse. As humans, we are inclined to doubt himself, the good news is that there is a cure for this. The cure lies in the old adage: practice makes perfect " " once, you can go beyond writing your first article, then it becomes easier.

This article, as the title suggests is to break the writer's block. ' ' writer's block is used to describe the situation where no one seems to not be able to write an essay of any kind. Most importantly, consider the marketing media Internet with limited funds for each type of campaign. We all know that if you have the funds, you can hire someone to write your articles for publication by other ezines and article directories. However, if you have the funds why bother to promote your site with an article written at all? Especially, when the availability of funds to perform many other campaigns Pay Per Click (PPC), or traffic Exchange (TE) campaigns to name a few. Note that the turn around time for alternative campaigns are much less than that of a publication article especially when there is a third party involved.

Returning to the average Joe marketer Internet with limited funds, there is a need to publish articles for syndication through other websites or on your website to draw in traffic, improve search engine ranking and increase sales. My hope is that this article inspires you enough to break the barriers and get those creative juices flowing and neurons.

When there is a third party involved.

Returning to the average Joe marketer Internet with limited funds, there is a need to publish articles for syndication through other websites or on your website to draw in traffic, improve search engine ranking and increase sales. My hope is that this article inspires you enough to break the barriers and get those creative juices flowing and neurons.

The truth of the matter is: it is difficult for a newbie Internet (enewbie) to write articles for the home business or d ', Internet marketing, simply because he/she is new to it (internet marketing). Although the ' guy is a prolific writer, it is difficult to start churning out articles about Internet marketing " fly ". That brings us to the icebreaker that is: find your comfort zone, begins to write an article about something you are interested.

You can write about a hobby, family issues, health, sports, or holiday places. If you try to do this and you find yourself still intimidated by the attempt. Then I suggest you consider writing a letter to a friend or family member. Goes all the way to this idea of letters. In other words, use the form of a letter with dear friend, I am writing to share my blah blah blah with you ... And so on. This should produce one or two pages on the theme that you chose to write.

Once you're able to generate a page or two it is almost done with your first article and congratulations are in order. The next step is to reformat now your letter in an article for possible publication. For tips on how to write an effective article Internet you can view an article on this topic by Donald Nelson at http://www.a1-optimization.com/article-writing-tips.htm or visit http://www.ideamarketers.com where you can read and learn from a great resource of articles published.

lthough the ' guy is a prolific writer, it is difficult to start churning out articles about Internet marketing " fly ". That brings us to the icebreaker that is: find your comfort zone, begins to write an article about something you are interested.

You can write about a hobby, family issues, health, sports, or holiday places. If you try to do this and you find yourself still intimidated by the attempt. Then I suggest you consider writing a letter to a friend or family member. Goes all the way to this idea of letters. In other words, use the form of a letter with dear friend, I am writing to share my blah blah blah with you ... And so on. This should produce one or two pages on the theme that you chose to write.

Once you're able to generate a page or two it is almost done with your first article and congratulations are in order. The next step is to reformat now your letter in an article for possible publication. For tips on how to write an effective article Internet you can view an article on this topic by Donald Nelson at http://www.a1-optimization.com/article-writing-tips.htm or visit http://www.ideamarketers.com where you can read and learn from a great resource of articles published.

The whole idea of writing ' all ' within your comfort zone is to get to start the process of writing dell ' article. You need to follow through and publish articles that you write about your interests and hobbies. There are millions of sites publish your material, for everything you need to do is search online with your favorite search engine. Tips for keyword search are ' article submission, article publications to begin with. You can always expand the ' keyword list.

Once you get your article published, simply repeat the process for you next article. In doing this, it becomes second nature and you have also collected some experience of home Internet marketing business along the way. Enough experience that now you can go to start churning out articles about Internet marketing " fly ". I wish you the best in your journey.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Pages: your book of life

Many of us dream of writing a book. Why not. more That you can write that history from the pages of your book of life. Every day is a new beginning.

Someone said that everyone has a story. What is true. Every day that passes, it is a page in the book of life. Each individual who crosses your path is something to add to your huge life experience. You never know what will bring the day when you wake up. Who can say what is going to be added or deleted from the list of activities. Definitely have to pursue dreams, disappointments ahead, don't forget the triumphs and happiness, relationships, hobbies, passions, Pet Peeves. L ' list goes on.

Where to start? From the depths of your being. That filled the day? It is the story of a life that is cluttered, amended, crossed to adapt it to the public. Far from simultaneously countless moments to share inspiration, battles fought and won. Or, as is tripped and courageously went back on its feet. As you have learned to trust your intuition, benefits, add to this mode of stay healthy in mind, body and spirit.

All pages from your book of life is your unique and personal, however, can be shared with the life universe.The as you write, as takes place every day, every hour of waking, your dreams visit in your sleep. If you leave. Were your problems manageable? You give you the time to take care of you? Isn't mother nature inspiration, relaxation and serenity moguntia for your tired body and mind.

Share some experiences from the pages of your life. Surprise Yourself.

Life is poetry.Life is a song. Every day is a new day, new experiences, new hopes and fresh perspectives. On a sunny day, your enthusiasm for life is nourished by the brilliance. In a dull morning, take time to reflect, contemplate

and I look forward to the day after the Sun. There are times when the pace of life is lovely. These are moments when life flows like a poem.

With the advent of technology ', the web offers the possibility, as never before to share these pages with the world ... anyone would love to read your pages.

tired body and mind.

Share some experiences from the pages of your life. Surprise Yourself.

Life is poetry.Life is a song. Every day is a new day, new experiences, new hopes and fresh perspectives. On a sunny day, your enthusiasm for life is nourished by the brilliance. In a dull morning, take time to reflect, contemplate

and I look forward to the day after the Sun. There are times when the pace of life is lovely. These are moments when life flows like a poem.

With the advent of technology ', the web offers the possibility, as never before to share these pages with the world ... anyone would love to read your pages.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Experience writer's block

Here I am again, thinking about a given topic to write for some d ' accord. Unfortunately, these last few days have been a little review '. I think I lost my ability to see write.You, every day, I thought of are pressures, of the necessities of life, of my situation in a foreign land, my being alone in a desert tranquility, losing his patience during the ' working hours, fighting cry whenever I miss my family and friends, and seek answers to questions.

And ' so depressing that I can no longer highlight the spark that once they have when it comes to Penning down articles of great interest. It was as if the world around my world upside down to 360 degrees. I had heard a fit of despair, because I can't write things that I am overwhelmed, satisfied, ignored, and exhausted. Also the choices of words that I used in this article are not profound.No words sounded to recall from, without lines, none of which talk about the writing style of scale to be proud of. What should I do? If I stopped this talent? I am closer to photos of animosity.

Penning down articles of great interest. It was as if the world around my world upside down to 360 degrees. I had heard a fit of despair, because I can't write things that I am overwhelmed, satisfied, ignored, and exhausted. Also the choices of words that I used in this article are not profound.No words sounded to recall from, without lines, none of which talk about the writing style of scale to be proud of. What should I do? If I stopped this talent? I am closer to photos of animosity.

And ' so depressing that I can no longer highlight the spark that once they have when it comes to Penning down articles of great interest. It was as if the world around my world upside down to 360 degrees. I had heard a fit of despair, because I can't write things that I am overwhelmed, satisfied, ignored, and exhausted. Also the choices of words that I used in this article are not profound.No words sounded to recall from, without lines, none of which talk about the writing style of scale to be proud of. What should I do? If I stopped this talent? I am closer to photos of animosity.

Penning down articles of great interest. It was as if the world around my world upside down to 360 degrees. I had heard a fit of despair, because I can't write things that I am overwhelmed, satisfied, ignored, and exhausted. Also the choices of words that I used in this article are not profound.No words sounded to recall from, without lines, none of which talk about the writing style of scale to be proud of. What should I do? If I stopped this talent? I am closer to photos of animosity.

And ' so depressing that I can no longer highlight the spark that once they have when it comes to Penning down articles of great interest. It was as if the world around my world upside down to 360 degrees. I had heard a fit of despair, because I can't write things that I am overwhelmed, satisfied, ignored, and exhausted. Also the choices of words that I used in this article are not profound.No words sounded to recall from, without lines, none of which talk about the writing style of scale to be proud of. What should I do? If I stopped this talent? I am closer to photos of animosity.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

The writer and the Web

If your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

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P > if your dream is to get published, l ' opportunity is before you. The web has opened the doors of opportunity for all aspiring writers, freelance writers, writers established in fact, to all writers. And ' a whole new world with unrestricted access to ideas and subjects for the producers. infinite resources and information are available with the click of a mouse to help you get started.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Write Article for fame and fortune

As you'd like to have your name and web address ' scattered throughout the Internet?

How your website pass to the front pages of major search engines?

In fact, is not as hard as you might think. It takes some time and effort on your part, however, the rewards will far outweigh the ' effort that you put in.

Not only can you receive thousands of dollars of free publicity and promotion, but you can also develop a reputation as an intelligent person, one that many people would like to be an affiliate.

So just what is this Almighty genius of self-promotion?

Believe it or not, is writing the ' article.

Just so, the best method I have found for getting free publicity is to write articles and submit them to ezine publishers and article directories. website owners and ezine publishers are always looking for content for their websites and newsletters. Why not let them publish yours.

Let me give you an example of the power of writing. I had written only 1 article home business ' d and submitted it to a dozen sites online l ' article submission. Prior to this, when I checked Google to see how many links I had to come to my site, MLM wonders, showed only 37 links. About 2 weeks after I submitted my article I checked again and had well over 300 incoming links.

If you're not sure what that means, let me explain.

By submitting my article to those few sites, I gave anyone permission to download and use it as content on their sites. Controlling only one of the sites that I have submitted to I discovered that my article was downloaded more than 150 times. So, if 150 people put my article on their website, just think of the ' exhibition (and link) I am getting.

If you consider the fact that these 150 websites can get thousands of views each month, my little article could be seen by hundreds of thousands of people. All at no cost to me!

You may also think that people don't want to read articles that are just advertising with lots of links in them so how does that allow you to promote your site.

You're right about this, and also remember that most article submission sites will not let you send articles that are just advertising for your site or products. Actually I don't put all the links in the body of my articles.

Then, as are all those links coming to my site?

Simple. Every article you write, you have the possibility of putting a resource box at the end. This short ' Signature File ' is usually around 5 lines and is where you can introduce yourself and tell the readers about what you sell and how they can get more information. May contain a link to your website and an email address. This is your advertising, and it's free.

0 websites can get thousands of views each month, my little article could be seen by hundreds of thousands of people. All at no cost to me!

You may also think that people don't want to read articles that are just advertising with lots of links in them so how does that allow you to promote your site.

You're right about this, and also remember that most article submission sites will not let you send articles that are just advertising for your site or products. Actually I don't put all the links in the body of my articles.

Then, as are all those links coming to my site?

Simple. Every article you write, you have the possibility of putting a resource box at the end. This short ' Signature File ' is usually around 5 lines and is where you can introduce yourself and tell the readers about what you sell and how they can get more information. May contain a link to your website and an email address. This is your advertising, and it's free.

What is the problem, I don't think you can write about something interesting?

I didn't think I could either. Then I got to thinking about what I've done online for the last few years. I thought some of the problems I had and how I fixed them and how I used the internet to make money (i.e. This article). I also decided that other people might want to know these things and soon, a writer is born!

Thousands of people are joining the Internet every day and are looking for information on particular themes. Some may be looking for ways to make money, others may be looking for recipes, or articles about animals, or whatever. The possibilities are endless. If you have a favorite hobby, share with others by writing articles about it.

If you are unsure about a topic, doing a little research on the internet. Read the other articles, websites and then condense what you learn in an article.

C not ' need to be an expert, just write as you would talk to someone on the ' topic. Try to be grammatically correct and check the spelling ', or have someone check it for you.

Don't try to write it all at once either. If you're not sure what you are going to say, simply write down what comes to mind, then go back and complete paragraphs. Stop for a while ' and then return to it. You'll be surprised what you can remember on the ' argument when you're around, then you can go back and sort out.

Try to keep your articles between 500 and 1000 words. Keep your paragraphs short, because this makes it easier to read. If you don't like writing paragraphs, you could do a ' Advice ' article, for example, " 7 tips for *** ", or " 10 good reasons for *** ".

Friday, June 22, 2012

Stand Out In The Write Business Way

When ' was the last time you received a handwritten note by a business partner? It may be that it was too long ago for you to remember. D ' the other hand, if you got one lately, you know exactly who sent it and when. handwritten notes have become nearly extinct in the business world. So if you are looking for ways to stand out from the crowd, to be noticed by your colleagues and clients, try putting pen on paper every time that you have the slightest excuse.

There are few more impressive acts handwriting a letter or note to someone with whom to do business or want to. Most people think that write notes by hand, requires more time and effort. Ironically, can be quick and painless if you do it often and follow these tips:

1. By writing supplies on hand. Shop for stationery and stamps in the most convenient place on your desk. When you need to send a note, all you need to do is reach for your firm, dash off a few lines, l ' address the envelope, stamp put in place and send it by mail.

2. keep your message short. These are the notes of so you only have to come up with three or four sentences. If you try to compose more than a few lines, the writer's block is responsible for putting in time and must not go beyond " start ".

3. develop a system. Before you head out of the Office for a business lunch or a function that someone else is hosting the ' address to an envelope for your reception. It will be a doddle to write your SMS to your return.

4. use the appropriate professional. Both cards match only front and fold-over note with the name or logo imprinted on them are business-like and will represent you and your organization well.

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3. develop a system. Before you head out of the Office for a business lunch or a function that someone else is hosting the ' address to an envelope for your reception. It will be a doddle to write your SMS to your return.

4. use the appropriate professional. Both cards match only front and fold-over note with the name or logo imprinted on them are business-like and will represent you and your organization well.

5. Poor handwriting is not an excuse unless your writing has totally unreadable. The person who receives your note will appreciate your consideration and your classification will not be writing. If your script does not meet the standards, it is never too late to improve. There are many resources at your library or on the Internet for teaching to write legibly.

6. use every opportunity to get noticed with a note. Some of these cases are when ...

You received a gift
Have you been a guest in someone's home
She was housed for a meal
You have received a business favour
Are you responding to an invitation
Send condolences
You want to offer congratulations
You need to apologize

7. make your current message. If you send a note of appreciation, congratulations or condolences, to do so as quickly as possible. Special thanks must go from 24 to 48 hours. However, not to send a note on why you think too much time has elapsed. There is no statute of limitations.

8. Understand that the ' email is not a substitute for the personal message hand-written. The Internet is fast, efficient and remote. If you are corresponding by e-mail immediately after a meeting with a business partner, please enter your expression of gratitude, but don't let that prevents you from sending a message to Earth.

Successful people pay attention to detail and looking for ways to build business relationships. When you take the time to send handwritten notes, are distinguished by mass for all the right reasons. Your next big sale or promotion of jobs can be created as a result of your business by doing just a little different '.

ou have received a gift
Have you been a guest in someone's home
She was housed for a meal
You have received a business favour
Are you responding to an invitation
Send condolences
You want to offer congratulations
You need to apologize

7. make your current message. If you send a note of appreciation, congratulations or condolences, to do so as quickly as possible. Special thanks must go from 24 to 48 hours. However, not to send a note on why you think too much time has elapsed. There is no statute of limitations.

8. Understand that the ' email is not a substitute for the personal message hand-written. The Internet is fast, efficient and remote. If you are corresponding by e-mail immediately after a meeting with a business partner, please enter your expression of gratitude, but don't let that prevents you from sending a message to Earth.

Successful people pay attention to detail and looking for ways to build business relationships. When you take the time to send handwritten notes, are distinguished by mass for all the right reasons. Your next big sale or promotion of jobs can be created as a result of your business by doing just a little different '.

(C) 2005, Lydia Ramsey. All rights reserved in all media.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

How to publicize your online E-zine

Once you have created a webzine, how do you get the word out? This brief guide offers some strategies to allow the world to readers of your work.

* Announce your E-ZINE *

Once you have your e-zine and webzine on the spot visit yahoo.com, google.com and msn.com and add your URL (if you have a lot of pages, it is wise to not submit more than five URLS per day). Don't pay for the services that promise to submit your site to hundreds of engines. This does not affect your traffic, just hit the large ones. For a primer on how to work the various engines, visit SearchEngineWatch.com. It offers a free newsletter that comes into tons of detail on how the working engines. Each time you make a significant change to your site or add new pages, submit or resubmit the URLs.

The next step is to enter the URL ' in the root directory online. You can save a lot of time if you prepare enticing 25-word, 50-word descriptions of 100 first word. " If you can explain your zine in one sentence you have a fighting chance ", says George Myers Jr. to LitKit. A description of a single sentence can help focus on the audience that you're after, and it helps when you are deciding where to enter your e-zine in directory. The beginning is the largest directory, followed by Open Directory. A good guide for smaller engines is directorylist.org.

Yahoo seems to prefer sites that have your own domain name; also in this case you may need to submit multiple times before being listed. Don't do it more than once every two weeks, and chose with care your category (suggest a second category if applies, but don't get greedy). Send your webzine under specific topics, such as travel or Humor or whatever describe better its contents. Yahoo! does not accept the ' free dispatch for trade categories, however, requires a $ 299 annual fee.

Finally, promoting your e-zine with ' sending communications to various services that boaters attentive to new sites. Send a notice of ALT. ezines Usenet group. If you do a non-commercial paper or electronic zine, post a notice on alt. zines. Announces new webzine on trade not comp. infosystems. www.announce, or any-zine at bookmarkz.com.

You can also add zine ezine directory to many, but most do not produce much traffic. If you have the time and patience, start with our list of free zine directory at http://www.zinebook.com and look for the " category " lists. It includes directories that zines list of specialties such as literary zines, fan fiction, indie music and titles by a single word.

business groups, however, requires a $ 299 annual fee.

Finally, promoting your e-zine with ' sending communications to various services that boaters attentive to new sites. Send a notice of ALT. ezines Usenet group. If you do a non-commercial paper or electronic zine, post a notice on alt. zines. Announces new webzine on trade not comp. infosystems. www.announce, or any-zine at bookmarkz.com.

You can also add zine ezine directory to many, but most do not produce much traffic. If you have the time and patience, start with our list of free zine directory at http://www.zinebook.com and look for the " category " lists. It includes directories that zines list of specialties such as literary zines, fan fiction, indie music and titles by a single word.

* AS returning visitors *

Some zine editor include a registration form in their page where visitors can leave their email addresses. This allows the ' editor to compile a mailing list of people who are interested in the contents of the zine, and he or she may send notice when the webzine has been updated. However, by submitting your zine unsolicited ASCII text via email to an entire group of people is a bad idea. You can participate in a service that will automatically notify visitors who sign up when you refresh the page. More information on http://www.changedetection.com.

* SHARING OF WEALTH *

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Poetry: exploration and experience

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Monday, June 18, 2012

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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Comments of a Book Review

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Book Review: The Hungry Heart: A fast Womans For Justice

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Because the publisher is not the enemy

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

How to be the first choice of an editor

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Monday, June 11, 2012

7 fatal mistakes that will cost money, and assignments

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

E-mail Query Letters Are Made Of Stuff

Your mother always told you how first impressions were extremely important. That's why every time you go to meet a publisher, you dress impeccably, walk confidently and talk as if just out of training with Oprah Winfrey.

But as you sit down to write that email query, you forget everything your mother told you and send editors a query that could not have missed even more if it wanted. The subject reads "Query" or something closely with spammers use language "Become Debt Free Today. You write your e-mail and Web address, but leave out other information such as your address and telephone number. And, of course, since it is a query e-mail, do not include clips. After all, the editor explicitly mentioned no attachments, right?

After sending a dozen questions like this, you sit at your computer, reading rejections and crib about the state of the publishing world.

But you know what, there's a better way. You must not be rejected all the time. You can write queries that can melt the toughest of editors and have them begging to write for them.

To start, get the right subject line. You are a writer-so be creative. Instead of writing query or submission or even the name of the magazine, but how you use the title of your article? And I must tell you that the title you choose should be informative, witty and creative. Not always be fun, but it should be interesting. Here is the format usually follow the lines for my argument:

Query: Creative Article Title

Try to avoid titles that read like spam. "Losing weight easily" can be rephrased as "10 ways to keep in shape." Similarly, "Discover Singles in your city" is a line spammers love to use so you can use something seemingly more attractive and less spam as "The Top 10 places to find your soul mate." Notice the difference?

Write your email query as if you were writing a normal query. Induce in it, the same passion, the same commitment and the same confidence you want to project in a query sent by post. Forget the mantra that editors will delete long queries. It is no accident. If you've piqued the interest of a publisher, do you think is going to stop reading simply because it is too long? Nope.

As a query sent to take the time and space to get the attention of the Director. But refrain from hiking. In general, the query (e-mail or otherwise) should fit into two pages or less. More than that, and you're revealing too much. A query page is even better. They are concise, to-the-point, and if you did your job well, you have the editor ask for more. Always include your address, and telephone number should feel the call and giving the editor position.

Remember how editors are busy people? That's why, instead of sending them hyperlinks of all the items you've ever written, send in three or four relevant clips of your best work. And yes, the attachments is strictly prohibited. Instead, include your article as text by email. But as for the beautiful pictures and beautiful fonts, you wail. Well, that's why, on the item, insert a link to this article. If the publisher has the time or inclination, can go online and view it in its full glory. Otherwise, you are sending the material in this message so you should not go around cyberspace in search of the great creations.

e-mail queries are not very different than snail mail. If the query is professional, presented in an original style and makes the editor sit on the edge of your seat, you got a winner. And always remember that mom preached-first impressions count.

Friday, June 8, 2012

5 Questions to Ask About Every Article Idea

I know that a good idea when I see one. Then you must. Dump those time-tested ideas you're sending off to editors every other day, and find ideas that you get the assignment from time to time, every time.

How do you know if your brilliant idea will strike a chord and get the award will take place or query carefully crafted slush pile? Use the following checklist to find out if you have a winner or another stale idea that the editor was dismissed since he set foot in his editorial office.

Here are some questions that an editor will ask of each article idea:

What's new?
If you write for a magazine of pregnancy, it is likely that the publisher has already covered topics such as exercise and diet regulation. What are you going to tell you different? You can supply a single round of these topics? If so, you're in the door.

Think different. Instead of talking about issues of diet, the list twenty foods should be avoided during pregnancy. Be innovative. Come with topics you've never seen before described. There are negative feelings, unresolved problems or body changes that might not be so great that prospective mothers need to know more?

Will connect the reader?
This could be the most innovative, brilliant and shocking idea. However, it can lead to rejection if you are targeting the wrong market. Send an idea on how to get more live-in relationships broken a magazine in India, and do not expect anything but a waste. But to send a single magazine in England, and you can have a chance. The first thing that the publisher wants to know when laying eyes on your question is whether his players the value of your subject matter. If your readers do not have it, you will not be either.

Will keep my reader fascinated?
Picture this: I come home from a long day at work. As I relax on my couch, I could browse the channels on the remote or a magazine and browse the articles. My eyes rest on your part. Is your piece interesting and intriguing enough to make me stay with you, or I prefer to look at what's on TV?

And every publisher afraid that his faithful readers will ditch the magazine read something more interesting. And with the number of avenues of entertainment available today, it will not be a problem. In order to keep the reader (and editor), passionate about your idea, you propose something that will keep them wanting more. Your idea is virtue?

There is an element of surprise?
The more unexpected the better. Readers like surprises. For this reason, the editors not too much. Surprise does not always have to mean an anti-climax or a situation of irony. Surprises may be subtle, but effective. Add a little known statistic or a funny story in your article. Go out of your way to finding a surprising fact or figure. Do not go out of context though. There is nothing worse than getting sidetracked from the subject of the article.

What's in it for me?
What does the reader take home with her once she's closed the magazine and went his own way? Has he learned his lesson? Will he bring his experience? Will she be a better mother, daughter, wife or friend because of it? In each article you write, that question must be of utmost importance. What can give your reader?

Making an impact is very important. The idea is to not sell that article where the editor read through the query and no questions unanswered. You must give your reader something more. Anything you can think his way of working. Something to remember her as she rests her head on the pillow and fall asleep.


Regardless of the type of writer you are, your ideas are those that make you a success. A good technician can repair the holes in your writing, but may not realize your idea. This is something you can do.

Editors love writers who consistently come up with fresh ideas and innovative. To invade a dozen requests each day, many of which contain the same old angles are always looking for writers who can provide a unique touch.

Maintaining a steady flow of ideas coming, run through this checklist, and send them away. That's really all there is to it.