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What Does It Take To Make Your Memories Into Publishable Memoirs?


Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal experiences for publication?Who would want to read your life story?I believe the main reason you may want to think about writing a memoir of your life is fairly simple. Everyone has different experiences in life that we learn from, that shape our lives, that hurt us, help us, give us insight, and allow us to grow.

What You May Not Learn In College... (Part Two)


If you become a writer for any publication, private business, public entity, non-profit organization and/or large corporation that employs more than one editor, you may find that your job description, expected contributions, desired writing style and similar "guidelines" for your position - are subject to change daily/weekly/unpredictably - according to each editor's mood and/or personal preferences. It takes time, but eventually you will learn how to satisfy everyone to the best of your ability.

Is Someone Plagiarizing Your Work?


About two weeks ago I received an article submissionthat immediately attracted my attention. The title wasidentical to the title of an article I wrote and whichwas published in 'WebProNews' in May 1999.

Writing Made Them Rich #1: JK Rowling


Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury,England in 1965. She began writing at the age of 6 with astory called 'Rabbit', which she never finished.

Writing Made Them Rich #2: Charles Dickens


Charles Dickens was born in Portsea, England, in1812. His father was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office,stationed at Portsmouth.

Writing Made Them Rich #3: Richard Bach


One day in the mid-1970's a young man stumbled into adiner somewhere in the United Sates.Slung over his shoulder was a kit-bag that containedeverything he owned.

Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho


Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio deJaneiro, Brazil.At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer.

Writing Made Them Rich #5: Peter Mayle


Peter Mayle was born in England in 1939.His fascination with France began at the age ofseventeen when, as the 'lowliest trainee' in Shell, hewas instructed to accompany his boss - a Mr.

7 Book Publicity Tips for Authors and Small Publishers


The biggest mistake authors make when trying to get free publicity is pitching either themselves or their books.Don't pitch authors! Pitch issues.

How to Write Headlines for How-to Articles


Want to write a how-to article but can't come up with a topic?Start by naming the three biggest problems your customers or clients face. You've just come up with three ideas for three different articles.

How to Get Free Publicity in In-flight Magazines


If you're targeting an educated, more affluent audience with your message, and your topic is a good fit, in-flight magazines can be one of your best publicity tools.A quick look at the statistics should convince you:--Many of these magazines have high circulations.

How Three Publishing Myths Kill the Author


Agents and publishing houses have their best interests at heart, not the author's. Save yourself from headaches, disappointments, and money down the drain.

Is Horror Dead?


I've noticed a big shift away from traditional horror recently, in books, shorts and in subs to E2M.What's happened to the werewolves, devils, demons, ghosts, vamps and other nasties?Some claim that the above has been done to death.

Why Researching Is Good, And A Failure To Do So Is Not


What a lack of research could do to you.When creating an ebook how well do you research the topic before hand?It's absolutely crucial that you research what problems your target market is having andwhat they're spending money on.

An Introduction to Self Publishing Material


Any article, report or book which is bought or sold with reproduction rights is generally referred to as self-publishing material. Most commonly, this material consists of reports or articles varying in length from 1 to 20 or more pages.

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Writing Test Results Thrown Out
WMTW, ME - 3 hours ago
AUGUSTA, Maine -- State education officials have scrapped the results of Maine's eighth-grade writing test after 78 percent of students failed to meet state ...


Dallas Morning News

Grammatical errors on signs becoming a 'regualar' occurrence
Dallas Morning News, TX - 3 hours ago
Students are writing informally now more than ever, said Diana Grumbles, director of the First-Year Writing Program at Southern Methodist University. ...


County students' reading, writing SAT scores rise, math scores dip
Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD - 5 hours ago
By JOSHUA BOWMAN (joshua.bowman@herald-mail.com) WASHINGTON COUNTY - Reading and writing scores are up, but math scores are down for students in Washington ...


Chicago Lit: 'Travel Writing' by Evanston author Peter Ferry
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 8 hours ago
That's the question that keeps popping up when reading Evanston writer Peter Ferry's novel, Travel Writing. In the engrossing story, a man becomes obsessed ...


Hurricane season, insurance writing don't mix
Press-Register - al.com, AL - 8 hours ago
By KATHY JUMPER Broker Bruce Pfeiffer had four sales pending when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. One sale was canceled because of storm ...


Wordsmith: A forum for examining the language of speech and ...
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 14 hours ago
We will never tire of writing about subject/verb agreement. We recently received a press release from a government agency in which was written "All the ...


Brandt writing for Web site
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - 19 hours ago
Andrew Brandt is using his expertise after eight years as the Green Bay Packers’ salary-cap manager to comment on NFL business matters on a new and ...


Educators question standardized test's validity
Central Maine Morning Sentinel, ME - 13 hours ago
That's a 50 percent increase, compared to the previous year, in the number of eighth-graders who failed to meet or only partially met state writing ...


RocknRolla opens Canadian festival
The Press Association - Sep 6, 2008
"There is nothing easy about the writing process. The directing process is easy, and funnily enough, even walking down here is relatively easy. ...


Creative Writing Institute Opens Door
PowerHomeBiz.com (press release) - 7 hours ago
Creative Writing Institute is one such group. Although some staff members have traditional backgrounds, most of the mentors do not. ...

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