Archive for 'Writing'
3 Simple Steps to Write Your Own Book in 2010 – Want to Become an Author?
December 26th, 2009. Published under Writing. No Comments.
Nearly three decades ago I was the editor of Leisureguide, a network of in-hotel-room city guidebooks. One day a letter came from Writer’s Market asking if I’d be interested in a listing in their annual publication. I couldn’t resist-mainly because I’d get to see my name listed in it. I did buy some freelance articles, but not many. But seeing those words “contact Bob Howells, editor….” in a fancy book-that was cool. I wrote a little paragraph about what I was looking for and the markets I dealt with — 13 U.S. cities such as Miami, Houston, and Chicago — and specified how to submit a query. Soon after publication, I started getting queries. Lots of queries. Most were from outer space. To wit, some were of this ilk: Dear Mr. Howells: The elephants of Gabon are among the most endangered in the world… Others were like this: Dear Editor: Please find enclosed a list of stories available for purchase….
Creating Your Proposal And More Using Sample Business Proposals
December 4th, 2009. Published under Writing. No Comments.
On the lookout for new clients? In today’s economic climate, there’s no reason to improvise when you must write business proposals. Try picking up a sample business proposal or template, and flesh out your sample until you have an attention getting document that will win over your clients and earn you some business when you most need it.
Business Writing Classes – How Business Writing Classes Can Improve Business Communication
September 15th, 2009. Published under Writing. No Comments.
Business writing classes are designed to smarten up the image that a company presents to the outside world. One of the first things that is obvious from business letters received from overseas companies is the attention to detail as far as etiquette and presentation are concerned.
When the Glass is One Tenth Full
March 23rd, 2009. Published under Copywriting. No Comments.
Do you focus on the positive even when there’s much less than half of it there?
Publish In the New Brain Training Article Directory
March 22nd, 2009. Published under Writing. 1 Comment.
I have created a new article directory with specific categories for the Brain Training/Brain Fitness marketplace. Current categories include Brain Games, General Info, Memory and Aging, Memory and Diet, Memory and Emotion, Memory and Exercise, Memory and Hypnosis, Memory and Meditation, Memory and Sleep, Stress, and Study Skills. Please contact me if you would like another category added.
Beauty Blogs
March 21st, 2009. Published under Writing. No Comments.
When you browse the cosmetic, hair color, manicure and other such beauty product aisles, do you feel overwhelmed by the shelves stocked with hundreds of products? I sure do. Unless you’re a professional beautician, it’s certainly hard to figure out which products are right for your skin tone and which will do the job as promised. You don’t want to waste your money on an inferior product, or spend more than you need to. Worst of all, choosing a hair color product can turn into a nightmare ” once you’ve done the deed, there’s not much to be done ” except, perhaps to go to a professional salon and see if they can straighten out the mess. More money spent.
Covertly Directing Your Prospect Through NLP Copywriting
March 21st, 2009. Published under Copywriting. No Comments.
Perhaps you’ve heard there’s a way to tell people what to do in your copy without setting off any red flags in their mind.
Baby Talk Writing
March 20th, 2009. Published under Writing. No Comments.
Every new parent feels reassured by guidance from the experts and other parents. Baby Talk Magazine is like a friend to its readers, entertaining and informing them each month. It’s the oldest magazine of its kind in the US and was first published in 1935. It’s always been a free magazine and its target readership is the new mom. Approximately 5.5 million people read it every month, obtaining one through subscription or at a baby item retailer, maternity boutique or in an Obstetrics and Gynecology hospital unit, where it is available across the US. It is also distributed at Babies ‘R’ Us.