Watch Out: Internet Want Ads for Freelance Writers!

Good grief! Imagine my surprise when I applied for a freelance writing position that turned out to be something totally unexpected.

Writing Tips - Protecting Your Material

If you are an up and coming writer the last thing you want is to give your work away for a song or have it stolen outright. The following tips will give you the best chance of protecting your work and securing your future earnings.

The Hero's Journey: Ice Age 2, the Meltdown (2005) Deconstructed [basic]

188 stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about...

Immortalize The Voice Of A Loved One - Hire A Ghostwriter

Free the story trapped in a format indecipherable by most. Have a ghostwriter rewrite the script into a manuscript, ready for self-publishing and self-promoting.

Posting Rates... Or Not

Should you post rates on your web site? It is a debate that many of us professional writers have with each other and with ourselves.

Six New Debate Topics

Some new ideas for debate topics that are sure to liven up your next debate.

10 Steps to Writing Effective Cover Letters

As an entrepreneur, writing letters are just one of the many tasks you do every day. Taking the time to write a good cover letter can pay off in the long run, especially when you're trying to interest an investor in funding your business or project.

The Simple Truth - Anyone Can Write

It has been said that every person has a book to write. Although I knew I would one day write a book, I don't consider myself a writer. I have written over 200 articles and two books. My approach to writing is simple: decide what message you want to convey, whether fiction or non-fiction, and write with the audience in mind.

Words Matter

While tone of voice and body language matter very much, don't underestimate the power of words. This article debunks a famous allegation about UCLA Psychology research in 1967. The research team leader is quoted saying that his work had been grossly misunderstood. The allegation: that words only count for 7% of the meaning in communication.

Trends v. Fads

Do you write for trends? Do you write for fads? Or both? Each segment has its own place in the field of writing and can, if you are wise about, be profitable to your writing business.

Speaking Skills: Get Rid of Nervous Mannerisms

Inserting lots of, you know, fillers when you are . . .umm . . .speaking is distracting to listeners and, like, leaves a poor impression. Learn how to strike these bad habits from your speech.

Spiral Book Binding

Spiral binding is one popular method of securing loose printed pages using single or double loop wire that fits into round or rectangular holes in the pages. Spiral binding allows the books to lay flat when opened cover to cover. Spiral binding is used for blank notebooks and for reports, mostly for books that have a short shelf life.

Book Binding Equipment

A lot of work goes into binding a document or a book. The procedure involves cutting, folding, gathering, gluing, stapling, stitching, sewing, and wrapping the sheets. Bindery workers are responsible for all this, including the setting up, operation, and maintenance of the equipment used in the binding process.

The Coming Article Directory Shake Out

A bold prediction for 2006: there will be a shake out in article submission directories. Nothing earth shattering, but something quality authors must be made aware of before submitting articles to sites that don't measure up.

Good Conversation Secrets that Work Every Time

The 4 great ways to ensure a conversation that makes people want to get to know you better.