Can you think better by writing? Yes, and I am proving it to myself as I write this article. The process of putting words on paper, or in a notepad file in a computer, clarifies one's thinking, and even stimulates new ideas. You have probably had the experience of trying to "get clear" on something. Sometimes we can't quite make sense of a topic, an experience or a thought. You have also probably had the experience of explaining your problem to someone, just to have it all become clear as you explain it. This is the power of putting your thinking out there in words. Better Thinking ...

Are you thinking about writing an eBook? Have you already written one? So, where is it now? Just sitting around on your computer waiting for you to discover how to market it? Do you have your own Website, a shopping cart, a way to accept payment? Are you ready to sit back and wait for the money to come rolling in? WRONG! Just because "you build it" doesn't mean they're going to "come". These days it's getting harder than ever before to get people to notice you and the competition is intense. So what's an author to do? Actually, it's not as hard as you might think. There are tons of tool...

If you're a writer, or a student, or anyone who's ever felt the desire or need to write, you know all about the dreaded thing known as writer's block. You sit at the computer, or your're at your desk with a pad and pen, ready to write. But nothing happens. Your mind is drawing a complete blank. You feel as if you'll never be able to string even five words together into something coherent. It's a tragic problem and many experience it. The sad thing about this particular monster, is that once it's bitten, it sinks its teeth in and begins to work its way into your mind. If you don't defeat...

Common, easy-to-avoid mistakes. Self-publishers make them all the time, and as a result, make the publishing process far more difficult than it needs to be. No, steering clear of these blunders won’t guarantee riches beyond your wild imaginings, but it’ll clear some of the more typical stumbling blocks from your path. Mistake #1: You wrote an unnecessary book. Harsh? Perhaps. But be honest. If we’re talking nonfiction (fiction is different), if there are already 20 titles on your subject, does the world really need a 21st? If so, how is yours different? Put another way, write a book peo...

Among the most popular type of business-related letters is the sales letter Letters are among the most popular means of communication throughout history. People loved exchanging messages through letters especially those that come far away. By now, letters were given new and different functions, most notable of which would be in business. because it is a very important tool for reaching customers and prospects. This is why sales letter writing has been deemed to be a very important aspect in marketing. Many entrepreneurs have observed the power of sales letter writing in capturing a signif...

Last week I drove my son to buy art supplies he needed for a new class. We picked out the few items we didn't have at home already, including a very important sketchbook. He hovered near the shelf, studying the different styles of sketchbooks, caressing the different types of paper. He held two or three of the books in his arms before he made his choice. On the way home, he sat next to me. His eyes opened wide, he lifted the sketchbook out of the store's bag and ran his hand over the cover, then opened to the first untouched page. Page after page, he sighed over its pristine nature....

Content is king in the online arena. Your page ranking and the amount of traffic that you'll generate will largely depend on the amount of quality content that you put on your website and on your article marketing campaign. Thus, it's really important that you learn and later on, get on top of the field of article writing. The more successful you get in this field, the more you'll be able to grow your ebusiness. Here's how you can multiple your article writing: 1. Know your audience. This is the most important thing that you really need to do as a writer. You see, you'll struggle to...

Essay writing is one of the most important writing skills. It not only tests the ability of a writer to understand the implication and scope of the subject but also his capacity to organize his thinking about the topic and to communicate himself in clear style. In university or college context, it gives an opportunity to students to explore and clarify their thoughts about the topic or subject. The following guidelines will help you through the essay writing process for an effective essay. Choose the topic carefully: Careful selection of the topic is the first step towards success in wr...

An effective sales letter is much more than a bunch of words describing what you have for sale, but judging by some of the sales messages on far too many websites, not a lot of people know that. The ‘buy one get one free’ mentality is still alive and kicking and working overtime all over the Internet, but sadly at the expense of the English language. A sales letter, whether written for an online product or service promotion or for print and mail, has a specific job to do. It has to sell. It’s your salesman. And it doesn’t matter how good or how bad your product or service is, the sales lette...

How many times have you checked out a job board to that either it no longer exists or that there is one or two jobs listed. Out of the hundreds of job boards on the Web today, how do you find those containing projects that you are interested in and qualified for. I have recently surveyed over 300 freelance web sites and these are the best boards for freelance writers. The benchmark that I used for judging the board was the number of legitimate projects (as opposed to “business opportunities”) and requests for submission being posted every month. I have only included ones posting 30 projects ...