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Freelance Writing on the Internet

So, you’ve decided to take up a career in freelance writing. You’ve hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor. You’ve maybe even been published a couple of times.
Mridu KhullarJanuary 22, 2005

Veerappan - The Legendary Bandit No More!

Known by different nomenclatures like bandit king, elephant poacher, sandalwood smuggler and the much recent Robinhood of India, Veerappanthe forest brigand was finally killed in an encounter this month.
Chris N. FernandoDecember 21, 2004

Have You Tested Your Plot?

Creative Writing Tips –Our plotting stage is our testing area. Everything in the plot should be tested for its effectiveness before we put in into our stories. If you believe something in your plot could be better, make it better.
Nick VernonAugust 24, 2004

Home Business Writing Made Simple

Have you ever written a letter to a friend? Ever written an outline for any project you were about to start? What about a shopping list? If you have, and I imagine most have, you can then write focused, brief, content articles for your online home...
Dan J. FryMay 11, 2004

Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer

Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer by Brian S. Konradt of BSK Communications and Associates My samples are self-selling.
Brian KonradtAugust 22, 2003

Writing a Book - Tips From An Author #9

Writing specific GenresWhat is a 'genre'? It's a fancy French word for 'type' or 'kind'. A 'Thriller' is a 'type' of story. Thrillers therefore make up a 'genre'.
www.GetPlotted.comFebruary 21, 2006

Free eBook Publishing Guide – Part 1 – Why publish an eBook?

eBook definedDespite being around now for over twenty years, no-one has yet come up with a stable definition for the word ‘eBook’. However, one can discern some typical features:• The item is distributed as a single file (so CD...
David VineyFebruary 04, 2006

Battling Internet ADD: Ten Tips for Writing for the Web

1. Write for a reasonGet to the point. One of the basic references for Web design is Steve Krug's, Don't Make Me Think. My book for Web writers (not yet available in stores) will be called, Don't Make Me Yawn.
David BeveridgeJanuary 05, 2006

7 Keys to Writing a Children’s Book that Sells Like Hotcakes

There are seven fundamental reasons that some books succeed and others collect dust on the author’s bookshelf. These seven keys to success as an author are simple, obvious even, and yet in the midst of our writing many of us forget them.We get...
Caterina ChristakosSeptember 12, 2005

Ten Quick Tips for Inexperienced Writers

One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is simply knowing how to get started. If you’ve unsure of your writing skills, then here are some quick tips to help you get started.1. Get yourself a thesaurus—or better yet,...
V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D.November 07, 2004