Archive for the 'House Of Publishing' Category
Myths of Public Speaking: #1 You’ll Always Be Nervous
March 18th, 2009You may feel that you will always be nervous as a public speaker, but it’s not true unless you have a disorder. I know some speakers who brag about still being nervous even after doing the same speech for ten years. Please. I don’t need that kind of pressure. Part of the problem is that [...]
One Space or Two?
March 11th, 2009One of my subscribers writes ‘I can’t hold my tongue any longer…not that that is fun or anything, I just had to tell you something! Just a tiny ‘lil thing. You have 2 spaces after each period. Unless you are typing on an “old fashioned” typewriter, on a computer you use only one space. This [...]
Why Every Freelance Writer Needs A Website
March 9th, 2009What do you mean, you don’t have a website yet? Websites these days aren’t just for businesses and people who want to share their obsession with Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the world. These days, websites are one of the most important tools for writers…
Why get a writer’s website?
First of all, ask yourself why you [...]
Tips for Good Business Writing
March 9th, 2009You can contribute significantly to your business’ success by developing your writing skills.
If you’re operating a business, eventually you will be required to write a business document. It could be a business letter, a business proposal, a business plan, a marketing strategy, copy for your web site, a white paper, a job description, an inter- [...]
ABC’s of Publishing – About Agents
March 6th, 2009While there’s no Golden Rule to “Being Published”; it appears the only way to get your foot in the door is to have a respected literary agent hold it open. (I can’t count the number of times my toes, and my ego, have been smashed.) Most of the large NY publishing houses don’t accept unagented [...]
Editing for Perfection – The Personal Statement
March 4th, 2009This article contains a short guide on how to edit your personal statement and create tension and suspense within your writing. For most potential students there are some clear reasons why they wish to embark on university. Writing the personal statement for university submissions is one of the most difficult, daunting tasks for any potential [...]
Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In “D”
March 1st, 2009The different sounds that the letter”d” takes at the end of a verb in the past tense
An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article.
The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of the “d” or “t” sound end the [...]
Getting A Publisher & Getting What You Want
March 1st, 2009In the basic scenario of book publishing, a writer finishes a book and then finds an agent who helps sell the book to a publisher. When someone asks, “How do I find a publisher?” they’re often looking for the details of this scenario. But let’s backtrack a little. The answer to this question has to [...]
Soulmate
February 28th, 2009I can not stop my heart from beating
Cause all I see is you my darling
Whenever the sun comes down
Your shadow is always there
Giving life to every moment we spent
My life is dedicated to you
No matter how hard the storm
No matter how deep the ocean
No matter how do they see you
My darling do not worry I [...]
FIVE SIMPLE STEPS TO INCREASE SALES WITH E-NEWSLETTERS
February 12th, 2009E-newsletters are a great way to increase quality leads for sales teams and give a boost to your viral, word of mouth, and referral marketing programs. Here are 5 simple steps to create an e-newsletter your sales team will love.
#1 Keep it helpful: It’s often repeated and often forgotten. But it’s the kind of [...]