20 Ways To Keep Your Writing Inspiration And Creativity High

When stressed or blocked, it is wise to make a change so that we don’t stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget some of the simple things that we can do for ourselves, quickly and easily to bring our inspiration back and increase our creativity. 1. If you usually type your first drafts, hand write them. Nothing compares to the feeling of the ink melting into paper and the surge of that creative flow. 2. If you spend too much time at the computer, take a break every hour. Go for a walk or just sit outside in the sun. Even five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for the mood and creativity. 3. Flip through magazines or books. Their colors and ideas will give you sparks and will switch your attitude. Blue and green can reduce your stress levels by 30% or more. 4. Add strong smells to the room. Light scented candles around you,...
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12-Copywriting Tips to Make Your Advertising More Profitable

Year after year people make the same mistakes in direct-response copy and advertising. You can avoid the most common and costly blunders by following the following proven tips… 1. WRITE IN DIRECT RESPONSE LANGUAGE: * Use short paragraphs and short words. This article has 68% short words-five letters or less. Strive for at least 65%-75%. Never go under 50% unless you are writing to Ph.D’s. * Make your sentences and paragraphs flow like a breeze. * Ignore good grammar when you have a good reason. * Keep the bucket brigade going: Start paragraphs with And, But, So you see, However… * Use the freshest concepts and the most colorful language you can without disturbing the flow. * Use hot words: free, profit, new, now, secret, easy, save, guarantee, today… and the hottest word of all: YOU! * Use bullets… lots of them. 2. WRITE LOTS OF HEADLINES. Always think up dozens of alternative headlines. Put your strongest benefits in...
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12 Point Checklist for Writing Feature Articles

1. Have you selected your intended subject topic and carefully planned out your idea? 2. Have you sent your idea query pitch to magazines or newspapers who may be interested? or will you write “on spec”? With many magazines and newspapers now accepting material online it is now possible in many instances to email your queries directly to the publication. Have you read the publishers guidelines carefully to make sure if this method is acceptable? Before sending your query pitch: - Is it likely to be what the publisher needs: have you studied the publication? - Is the timing right. Have you checked the magazines editorial calendar? If it is a seasonal article is now the best time to send your query? If you have answered yes to these questions then package your idea into an attractive proposal and send it off to the editor of your chosen publication. 3. Have you adequately researched your topic? Read everything you...
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10 Tips For Writing A Winning Resume

Your resume (or curriculum vitae), combined with the cover letter, are the master keys to opening the prospective employer’s mind and door so that you can proceed to the next step in the process – the big interview! RESUME WRITING TIPS AND STRATEGIES Here are 10 valuable tips for anyone writing their own resume, or who is having someone else write one for them. These tips and strategies are an abridged version of what is contained in my new eBook, “Instant Home Writing Kit”. 1. Keep It Focused and Businesslike A resume should be specific and all business. Don’t try to be too smart or too cute. After all, you are asking an employer to invest significant time and money by choosing you over many other similarly qualified people. Employers mainly want to know whether you are appropriately qualified and experienced, and if you have the ability to “deliver the goods.” 2. More Than Two Pages Is Too Much...
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11 Tender Writing Sins … Part One

Put simply, producing a winning tender is all about being able to sell your company face to face and on paper. It’s about addressing the needs your prospect wants fulfilled, and proving how you fulfil those needs in the most result-oriented way. This article introduces you to the most common mistakes people make when producing tenders and shows you how to learn from these mistakes and turn them into a positive outcome for your company. Sin no. 1. Not knowing”why” “Not knowing the answer to this question means that your tender response could miss the mark completely, simply because you’re not aware of any bad experiences or challenges they have had in the past .” The reason why a company or a Government body calls for tenders always plays a HUGE role in what factors are important to them when selecting a supplier, So, it makes sense knowing the REAL reasons why. This is something that isn’t usually FULLY...
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10 Ways Writing Articles Can Improve Your Business

I have found one of my top 3 strategies to build my business to be writing and submitting articles. Here’s 10 ways writing and submitting articles can help you grow your business. 1. Submit them to e-zines and web sites for publishing. Include your resource box at the end of the article to get free advertising. 2. Combine your articles into a free e-book. You can place your business ad in the e-book. Give it away to visitors and allow them to do the same to multiply your advertising. 3. Create an article directory on your web site. People will visit your web site to get the free information. 4. Submit your articles to print publications that pay for submissions. You can make extra income getting paid as a freelance writer. 5. Combine a few of your articles together into a free report. Give away the free report as a bonus for buying your main product or service. 6....
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