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How To Read When You're Writing By : Sophfronia Scott Many writers say it: "I don't read when I'm writing". They think it will contaminate their voice, that whatever style they're reading will somehow seep into their work and it really won't be theirs. That's only a problem if you're writing a 21st-century urban romance and last night's reading of Pride and Prejudice has you making your characters sound like they're in an English drawing room and not a Miami nightclub! In fact, if you're not reading while you're working on yo... How To Get A Reporter's Attention For Your Book By : Sophfronia Scott Reporters are busy people. On any given day they are fielding dozens of phone calls, making calls of their own, reading stacks of newspapers and magazines and rushing to meet deadlines. So how do you break through all the noise to get a reporter or an editor on the phone to listen to your pitch? In my 15 years as a magazine journalist I've fielded hundreds, if not thousands, of such calls. The following tips are what I've told many authors and publicists. The ones I eventu... Letters to the Editor: Having Your Say By : Matthew C. Keegan Writing a letter to your newspaper's editor is a privilege that Americans have exercised since the early days of journalism. You need not be an expert about the topic at hand, but by adding your voice to the discussion you can help shape people's opinions positively and constructively. Here are some tips to help you get your letter published. Great Job Resumes: The First Step To Landing Great Jobs By : Paolo Basauri How Important are Job Resumes in Securing the Perfect Job? The function of outstanding job resumes is to get the attention of your potential employer. More than simply a listing of your accomplishments, education, skills and experience; a job resume is the first point of contact you have with the company with whom you are seeking employment. No matter what skill set you bring to the table, if your resume isn’t effectively presented, you may find it difficult to locate work... Getting A Publisher & Getting What You Want By : Sophfronia Scott In 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 do with what you as a writer want out of the publishing process as well as what the publisher wants. It's best to be as clear as possible on both counts. Here are a few things to c... Resume Writing - 3 Tips For Success By : Amber Lowery Resume writing is possibly the biggest stumbling block for folks who are looking for a job. While it may seem simple, there are allot of subtle things that really matter. Potential employers are flooded with resumes in response to their job postings, and you only have a few short moments to make it or your resume will end up in the trash. So, how do you optimize your resume to make it likely to get read? Here are 3 great tips to get you started. 1. Be Comprehensive, yet S... Aggressively Written Resumes By : Alesia Benedict When writing resumes, it is important to remember whom it is you're trying to please - (is it you, or the hiring authority?) In this article I will present my ideas of what makes up really aggressive documents, based on my many years in the industry, and my career in owning and managing a successful resume writing and career marketing firm. Who Is Reading Your Resume? Make no mistake about it, aggressive documents are necessary to be successful in today's competitive jo... Writing Cover Letters That Sizzle By : Alesia Benedict Anything being sent to a decision-maker should sell you, not just state facts. When conducting a job search, your cover letter and resume are in a pile for the decision-maker to review, one by one, along with a vast number of other documents submitted by other hopeful individuals. The odds that YOUR document is the very first ones on the pile are about a zillion to one! This means the decision-maker has probably read X number of cover letters (and resumes) before reaching you... What Aspiring Authors Can Learn From The 2005 Publishing Year By : Sophfronia Scott 'Tis the season for evaluating the year gone by! Over the next few weeks you'll see plenty of articles summing up the successes and failures in industries all across the board: television, movies, automobiles, retail. It's no different for the publishing industry. Already the New York Times has run an article examining publishing's good, bad and ugly decisions of 2005. There are many tidbits here and there in Publishers Weekly as well. While the overall message can seem daunt... The Secret To Writing Success By : Deanna Mascle It really is that simple and it really isn't a secret. Most successful writers know the BIC method is key to their success. All About Freelance Writing By : Nell Taliercio Do you love to write? Do you have a knack for making words come alive on a page? You may want to consider freelance writing as a way to make a good living from home. Freelance writers write anything from newspaper columns to web content and even ebooks. Getting Started Before you go looking for freelance jobs, you should build up a portfolio of articles. You can write for your own website or blog, offer to write free articles for friends, or contact your local pape... Book Shepherds: Who are they? What do they do? Should you hire one? By : Lynne Marie Zerance A new breed of publication consultants has grown up right alongside the flourishing self-publishing population to serve as guidance counselors through each phase of the complicated process. Though self-publishing is largely considered a DIY endeavor—hence the designation self-publishing—there may be many advantages to using a professional book shepherd (as book consultants have been dubbed by self-publishing guru Dan Poynter) that makes hiring one well worthy of consideration. Plagiarism Peddlers? By : Matthew C. Keegan Plagiarism is on the rise as shifty site owners add in other people's content to their sites and call it their own. Unfortunately, at least one freelance writers site may unknowingly be a promoter of this practice. As a writer, I stay away from such content peddling and urge you to do likewise. Condi: The Condoleeza Rice Story By : Matthew C. Keegan If you are fascinated by the life of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, then Antonia Felix's book about Dr. Rice will certainly appeal to you. PORTRAIT OF A POOR TRAIT By : Kael What is softness to some people, is strength to others. Tricky Decisions By : Kael Some people know exactly what to look for at the bookstore – others spend hours without finding what they have in mind… Writing and Walking - Beating Writer's Block By : Nomad Rick Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk. Article Writing For Marketing Can Be Affordable By : B. Keith Johnson Content is king. You can say that again. That is why writing articles is one of the most utilized Internet marketing media today. How to Find Paying Telecommuting Writing Jobs Online By : Arthor Pens As a freelance writer, you probably spend hours scanning free job boards looking for telecommuting writing jobs -- in other words, freelance writing jobs you can do from home. With so many websites listing non-paying gigs amongst their paying job postings, it can take an hour or more each day to wade through the mess. Learn new expressions to improve your writing By : Cicely K. Leblanc You have your keyword report that tells which search phrases searchers are looking for when they search for your website or/and your products, however you might need some ideas to insert flavor and improve conversion. I have collected some words that I trust will inspire you. How to Write a Book By : Gary Pearson Do you think that you have what it takes to become an author? Writing a book takes a lot of time and dedication, which is why there are so few writers out there. The rest of us may have an idea or a half-finished novel, but we don't have the time to finish it. Until you are published there is no way of know whether you can support yourself with your writing, so in the meantime you plug away at your day job and madly type up a page or too of your soon-to-be bestseller before going to bed.

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