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Motivation and inspiration are crucial for writers. Thankfully, these days you can find inspiration easily, using a little bit of technology and Internet. There is a huge number of online resources, which help students and writers by providing writing, note-taking, drafting, editing, plotting and researching tools. It is a really good thing, when Internet supports you with dozens of information and helps you systematize and process it. So to celebrate this, let’s take a loo

To create the most compelling marketing and promotional pieces possible, you must first think from your customer’s perspective. Once you know what you want your promotional copy to do, who you want to talk to and how you need to say what you want to say to get results, it’s time to explore ...

Article Title: Living with Long-Term Brain (Head) Injury Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, William Fairbank, effects of brain/head injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties, medical information, medical resources (enough there now, craig) Web sites: www.williamfairbank.com and http://headbraininjury.wordpress.com/

Sharing what you know in a book helps everyone. But if you have a business to run, a job to do, or a household to maintain, then putting off writing a book is easy-even if you really want to become a published author. Writing a book takes time, plus there are costs involved in getting it done right. Sometimes it's easier just to keep doing what you're doing. But that's no fun-and it's no way to grow as a person and professional, either. If you've been procrastinating writing your book, consider the following benefits of getting it done. 1.

Publishing Guidelines: This is an extract from one of my "money manuscripts", which I thought I'd share. We hope that the following article (an formatted to 65 ncharacters) may be informative and helpful to your ne-zine readers, or on your web site. If it helps others "out nthere" in any way, ...

In website content writing, Search engine optimization or SEO is the art of applying a sequence of jobs to organize your site so search engines can include it in their directory and assist you obtain better ranking. In content writing, you will get more traffic for your website and your trade will expand as soon as your website reaches the summit of the rankings in every search engine. In article writing and posting, good SEO techniques add the important details that are often neglected by us but are sought after by every search-engine.

In website content writing, a good search engine ranking (otherwise known as SEO or Search Engine Optimization) is the best way to reach to potential customers and expand one’s business. In content writing, if your article or blog comes up on top of the search results, the readers will be more inclined to visit your site and look for their requirements. Therefore in article writing and posting it is vital that your site be placed on top.

Article Title: Sharing some more Thoughts/Writings on Peace (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Peace, World Peace, Leadership, Peacemaking, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts rn(enough there now, "stirrer") Web Site: Craig's new blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is available at: http://craiglock.wordpress.com/wp-admin/index.php?page=my-blogsr Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self

Title: How to Write a Book and Get Published (Updated) Author: Craig LocknCategory (key words): Writing, writing books, Publishing, Book Publishing, Writing Course, Creative Writing Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: We hope that ...

In the world of technology, importance of pen and paper cannot be denied. Writing on paper with pen is an art of connecting with your family, friends and even with yourself. There are a number of things that you write with pen and paper like writing dairy, cards, reminders and notes. Not being able to write something just because you don’t have a pen or a paper, is one of the most frustrating things. Therefore, one should always carry pen and a notepad with himself. It seems

Sometimes there are rainy days for bloggers. These days they have no post ideas. Check this list of the most popular blog post types to use for inspiration. • Pros and cons Choose a topic or a subject and make a deep research. Describe its qualities and divide a text into two parts: pros and cons. Post this information and ask your readers that arguments are the strongest. • List There are several ways to create a list that would be interesting to your audience. Try a mus

Even if you decide to order your essay online, there are still a few things you must know about writing a good essay as these will go a long way in ensuring you actually get what you asked for. At the end of day when you have a topic for your essay that you would have got from the school or selected yourself after carefully analyzing your options. If you are too busy with and don't have time to write it yourself, ordering your essay online is the solution. All you have to do

Workers WHO are contusion on the work usually get a settlement or payments through Worker's Compensation, insurance that their leader carries for simply such instances. However, there ar times that Worker's Comp isn't acceptable for the injuries someone suffers and hiring a private injury professional person is that the best call.rnIt's a smart call to sue your leader once your injury is caused by negligence, ignoring the principles of safety, or bypassing precautions that ma

Techniques to Help you Pla Throughout my career in the marketing, advertising, customer service and social service arenas, one thing sticks out foremost in my mind: the lack of advertising and marketing planning for businesses and non- profits alike. I cannot count the times that I have seen ...

The first time I heard about hypnotic copywriting, I feel in love with the concept...but I’ve also run into a lot of people who are sceptical that it even exists. I get emails from people all the time who tell me that they’re having a hard time finding good material on hypnotic copywriting, and yet there are plenty of people advertising covert hypnosis and conversational hypnosis and “secrets of subliminal persuasion.” So if this mysterious hypnotic writing exists, where are

Okay, you're finished with your first draft. Congratulations-that in itself is a big accomplishment. However, don't celebrate for too long because all first drafts need a good clean-up before they're ready for the reading world. When it comes to self-editing, writers often struggle for a number of reasons-they can't view their writing objectively, they have no idea what to look for, and they become frustrated when the work isn't perfect, just to name a few.

We all have those times where we can just chug along in our businesses and lives…. la la la la. We’re good. We’re happy. It’s status quo at its best. And then that all changes. We want more. We’re ready. Status quo is not good enough. So, then we have a decision to make. I call this a threshold moment or a choice point because it usually involves taking a conscious step – passing over that threshold or choosing a different path from the one you’re on.

Article Title: Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts on Faith, God and Jesus Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, craig) Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock (e-books) and www.lulu.com/craiglockr The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=craig+lock&t=post

Your ‘Holy Grail’ when it comes to your sales message or your email subject line is your ability to get your message read. Once you have discovered your holy grail, this becomes your hook for your headline which is simply a unique piece of your sales story which arouses burning curiosity and FORCES your reader to read your copy. It is your slant, your uniqueness, which no-one else has.

Writing for print and online publication can generate new business leads, drive traffic to your site, build relationships with your clients and prospects, and attract an audience. If you need to grow your business, consider the following ways to get your byline out there. 1. Online Article Directories If you’ve never published an article before, article directories—like SelfGrowth.com and EzineArticles.com—are a great place to start.

One of the most common marketing copy mistakes that I see on business websites is copy that focuses on the business and its product or service features...but nothing that appeals to the prospect. It's nice that your business is great, does this and that, or is number one in its class...BUT honestly, your prospect doesn't care. The number one question in his or her mind is, "What can your product or service do for me?"

Article Title: I Want to Write a Book... but HOW! Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): "I Want to Write a Book", Writing, Writing a book, Creative Writing, Publishing Course, Book Publishing, E-books, Creative Writing Course, Writing Hints/Tips (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com http://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/35961/7/how-to-write-a-book- http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock (e-books) + www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's new blog with extracts is at newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com

rnPress Releases could be the most important part of your advertising life.rnAs publicity is the good side of advertising. rnAll because your being verified by a third party. rnAnd to take advantage of this wonderful way to stand out, you have to keep these questions in mind. 1. Is there anything "new" in my story?rn2. Is there anything unusual or unexpected about it?rn3. Would this be of interest to anyone outside my business?rn4. Will anyone actually care? The key is to be

Article Title: "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course Website: http://www.creativekiwis.com/rnCraig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22&t=post + www.craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981r

Your blog posting will ultimately be the key to the degree of success your site experiences. Blog building is a gradual process that involves layout designing, various SEO techniques and content development. This last component, content development, is the 'meat and potatoes' of the blog itself. Offering readers' information that they find interesting and/or useful is what will attract them and keep them coming back. It is therefore important to maintain a certain level of qu

In website content writing a good Search Engine Optimization or SEO ranking is directly proportional to the volume of traffic that will hot your site or blog. Though providing 100% original SEO content still remains the main factor, adding backlinks could spread your article or blog all across the world. This will increase the flow of traffic as well as your popularity.

Article Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/write z ...

The author’s perform with essay writing procedures has challenged not merely the hearts and heads of his students, but his thoughts and thoughts at the same time. In his earliest experimentation with essay writing, which centered on literature and philosophy lessons, the writer tossed caution in to the wind and lecture notes out of the window to help make home for dynamic groups of scholars whose essay participation would make sure and boost writing. Every day, he redesigne

As a writer, you have to make your own discoveries when it comes to personal written quality, your consistency as a writer, your voice and your self-motivation techniques. No matter what you read or hear, there is simply no system that works well for one person and just as well for another. Some writers work to a timer, others work to a checklist, others write for a day until they burnout and others limit themselves to a certain word count and then call it quits for a week. T

A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgivenessnn(written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn)n. Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Submitter's Note: Like the writers, producers and directors of "Catch the Fire", I too love to write and share ...

There are so many weight loss products bombarding us everyday from television commercials to online ads. These advertisements sometimes come in the form of diet pills, green teas, superfoods or detox diets. The newest craze flooding the market now is the weight loss patch. This may be the kind ...

An author platform by definition is having a following or built up readership, an existing group or individuals who are familiar with you and your work. Having a platform helps agents and editors decide if they want you as a client. A writer, who comes with her own readers all ready to purchase her book, is far more appealing and likely to sell titles than someone who isn’t well known. Now let’s focus on how to build a strong platform, which will be a part of your book ma

Congratulations, you've finished your first draft! Take a day or two to celebrate your accomplishment. Then, get back to work-you have a manuscript to edit. When writing a book, self-editing skills are important to your success as a writer. However, many writers don't know where to start when it comes to looking at their own writing objectively.

Article Title: A New Book - To the End of the Rainbow - : An Outline (brief) Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘To The End of the Rainbow‘, ‘The End of the Rainbow’, Craig Lock Website: http://totheendoftherainbow.wordpress.com/category/books-new-books/ The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and http://craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and

A BOOK "REVIEW" ‘WHAT JESUS REALLY MEANT ‘(Part One) New light on the 'hard' sayings of Jesus by William Neil (published by Mowbrays Oxford and London 1975) Category (key words): Books, William Neil, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Quotations, Thoughts, Thoughts on Jesus, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, craig) Submitter's Note:r

Article Title: Everything Happens for a Reason ... (Or Does It?) Author Name: Craig Lock Key Words: Spirituality, Philosophy, Faith, Hope, Meaning of Life, Thoughts on Life and the Meaning of It Web Sites: www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock + www.lulu.com/craiglock The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and http://craiglock.wordpress.com

Article Title: How to Set and Achieve Realistic and Effective Goals (from 'Handbook to Survive Life'') - Part One Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 + www.craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565r

Article Title: "The Prize" A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Ernest Hemingway, writing, Hemingway on writing, writing styles, Hemingway’s themes, writing themes Web sites: thegrandprize.wordpress.com http://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/ and http://newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com/ The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=craig+lock Other Articles are available at:r

As a general rule, we think of mentorship as being most valuable to the mentee; after all, it’s a more personal and intimate tool that can be used to move forward in pretty much any industry, business, or new skill set. It offers a way to learn not only from someone else’s success, but also from their failures. Starting something new — while exciting and invigorating — can also be really overwhelming, especially when we aren’t entirely sure of the next step. But when we choose to walk a path forward, it can often be helpful to choose a path that has already been walked.

Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts to Live By n(and hopefully "put a smile on your dial - Updated) Author Craig LocknWeb Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and http://www2.webng.com/write z/books.html Publishing Guidelines: All my articles (and quotations) may be freely published. ...

Article Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh's 'Conversations with God' (Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981r

Although everyone thinks about book marketing AFTER they’ve published a book, smart authors start before they even go to press. Especially as a first-time author, if you start marketing your book at least six months before it’s done, then you can build an audience of readers who are ready to buy as soon as the book becomes available. Here’s a few ways to get started now. 1. Build a Web Siter When you publish your book, you’ll need a web site to promote it and sell it. Although your book may not be finished, you can start building the web pages and getting traffic.

Distance learning can be defined as, “A mode of education, usually college or university level academics, that allows students to work at from home or work at their own pace while keeping in touch with the instructor via video conferencing, chat applications, discussion forums, email and instant messaging”. Distance learning programs typically include online writing courses, language learning, and online degree programs. Types of Distance Learning Programs

Blogs are an integral part of business marketing. Whether you have a well established business or are trying to establish yourself as a successful entrepreneur, blog is a useful weapon. Blogs not only help you in expressing your views or ideas, but it also acts as a preview to your website, in case you have one. Like many would-be businessmen, if finance is a constraint, you can yourself take the help of the internet to make your own blog and advertise your product or service there.

It's time to get to the heart of copywriting. We've learned your copy (the written part of any marketing material) is the secret to sales success. In previous articles, I've demonstrated the importance of headlines, provided four ways to craft headlines and pointed out the need to clearly show ...

Article Title: The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Sites: www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and http://craiglock.wordpress.com nr

All aspiring authors look forward to publishing their book…until it actually goes to press. Then all these fears start showing up. What if no one likes the book? What if I never sell a copy? What if it comes from the printer riddled with errors? Tears, depression, horror—these are common reactions to such a profound moment in life, and even experienced authors feel queasy on publication day. I’ve seen many of my clients in this situation, and all I can say is that it’s completely normal to question everything you’ve done when you’re on the verge of something so big.

Something has been weighing on my mind for a while now. As I look back on the evolution of my business I’m amused by the naivety that I exhibited when starting my Internet business. And, I want to share my mistakes with you so you can learn, grow and blossom with much less B.S. (yep, I said it).

Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness) Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Spirituality, Love, Empowerment Web Sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock (ebooks) and www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 and http://craiglock.wordpress.com

Social networking is a relatively new trend that has grown to exponential heights in the past years. Billions of members have joined Myspace, Facebook, Friendster, and other similar sites to reconnect with old friends and find new ones. The popularity of these sites is so outstanding that businesses have jumped on the wagon by developing sites such as Zoodango, LinkedIn, Ryze and others. These particular sites are business networking sites, geared for the professional to make other professional connections.