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Monday, November 3rd, 2008Some advantages to article writing
Article writing is fun.
You can learn new things through researching a topic for an article.
The exposure through having your articles all over the Internet can’t be beat. I found myself quoted in a newspaper in Africa! Global connection is not bad.
This series has only scratched the surface of what is possible [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip # 5 An easy layout.
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008This is a easy layout. Yesterday we covered bullet points today is an easy layout for yo to use.
The Template
Headline: “Five Simple Solutions to Common Cleaning Problems”
Opening: Here you describe some of issues around cleaning. Maybe provide a poll, according to “Good Housekeeping 65% of all Americans hate doing this …”
Discuss the problem and then [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip #4 Bullets can be a writer’s best friend.
Saturday, November 1st, 2008Tip #4 Bullets can be a writer’s best friend.
I am not talking about the kind that can hurt. Bullets can make your article easy to read in short concise points.Here is a shortened example of turning my blog tips into an article. I am missing some elements to this article but I think you can [...]
Writing Chameleon- #3 Writing an article
Friday, October 31st, 2008Writing an article can be as simple as a, b, c.
Faced with my first long article I couldn’t figure out what do to. It was long and unfocused. With the help of my writing group and editor friend I broke it down into smaller, readable bites.
I pulled out one consistent theme from the longer breaking [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip #2 Don’t take it personally
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Writing Chameleon- tip #2 Don’t take it personally
When writing for a publication remember you are writing for them not yourself. You are being hired for your talent, style and your ability to be a chameleon. It is a skill to craft an article that meets the needs of a publication.
Even with the best writing the [...]
Writing Chameleon- tip #1
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Tip #1: Write for them not for you.
Publications usually offer submission guidelines at their websites. Don’t ignore them. If you are lucky you will get a kind editor who will guide you through their submission process. But don’t count on it.
Each publication whether it is in print or online will have their own style. Read [...]
Writing Chameleon
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008You have a style. A voice. A way of writing that meets your style and needs. Maybe you want to make some money or you want to get more exposure for your talents. When you take your work public and begin to write for others you may discover you have to change how you write [...]
Today’s Take Action Prompt: Go Look at Artwork
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Museum hop - Go look at some artwork. Immerse yourself in color, images and the inspiration of the artist. Think what drove that artist to produce that particular piece of art. View different types of artwork. If you are classicist then see some surreal art. Or if you are avant-garde then spend time looking at [...]
Today’s Take Action Prompt: Writing With Your Heart
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008If your writing is not interesting to you, it will not be exciting to anyone else. Take some time to think about what you would like to really write. What makes your heart beat faster when you think about doing it? Write with your heart and meeting deadlines will be worth the effort.
Time Thieves
Look [...]
The Myth of Time: Improve Your Life One Deadline at a Time
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”
~ Douglas Noel Adams, English humorist and science fiction novelist
Before writing I had to find the right music to play. There were the writing books to look through. After all, the experts have all done it before me so I can [...]