Writing and Speaking

Article Writing And Earning Money Online

2007-12-24T23:49:00.000-08:00

Technology has reached not developed counties. There is no place left where people are not aware of the wonders that the growth in technology is doing. PCs are one such wonder. We find computers in almost every house and everyone knows the use and purpose of these computers. In addition to these computers, the Internet was invented.
The Internet has spread all around the world and is used by millions of people everyday. The Internet is a great source to get information, to share information, talk to people, send messages, etc... the list is endless and so are the benefits we get. The Internet has become a necessity for many people. For some businesses, it has become very essential. It is an easy way to send and get data, information, and many things which are essential for a business to work fast and smoothly. Thus, many businesses have come up via the Internet, which pay people for doing some amount of work online. Getting paid for working online could be one of the easiest ways to earn.
Many companies promote their products and services through the Internet. These companies find out different ways to advertise themselves. One such way is submitting articles related to their services on websites so that people would read and know about the company. These companies hire article writers to write on related topics. Then the writer sends the articles to the company or submits them to other websites that accept articles, e.g. ezines, article directories, etc.
These articles are written as per the needs of the company. The company pays the article writer some amount of money for their work. Thus, earning has become easy for freelancers with good writing skills, due to internet and the ways of promotion used by companies to advertise online. This is beneficial to both, the company and the writer and thus, this method of advertising is increasing. Article writing can be fun and can lead the writer to specialize and write on particular subjects which are interesting to him. For some people writing might be a hobby. Thus, writing articles can be a very easy task for them and a source of income too. This can be done by anyone, even students. Everyone wants to make money and if there are ways like this to earn, it is welcome.
To start writing articles the writer needs the topic to be written about, and sometimes specific requirements from the company, such as article length (word count) or specific content by providing the article title. It can be done by anyone who knows to write. Information about the topic can be found out from the internet itself. Thus, it may not be a problem with students who don't have much knowledge about the topic. Hence, the main thing to consider would be the company's needs according to which the article has to be written.
Article writing and making money online becomes very easy as there are many companies that want to advertise their business, products and services on the internet. Thus, this way of promotion used by companies helps people to earn from home just by writing articles. These articles can be written at anytime of the day, at any place and by anyone. Thus, it is one of the most preferred ways to earn as well as to advertise. Articles after submission can be found everywhere and this is also beneficial to the people as they come to know about many topics which they might not have knowledge about.
There is tough competition among companies and thus, the amount paid by companies to writers could vary. Some companies might pay the writer much higher than others to get better quality articles that can bring better marketing benefits. Thus it becomes profitable for both, the business and the writer. Article writing has proved to be a good source of income if the individual has the capability to write well and write a high number of articles.
Visit an article directory to submit your interesting articles.
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Ebook Writing

2007-11-02T11:20:00.000-07:00

Tips And Techniques For You

Writing eBooks to be sold on the Internet is becoming more profitable. Some folks are having great financial success by writing an eBook, sometimes one that is only a couple of pages. Remember though, to be successful, you need to write an interesting book. The larger question is, how can you write a book that will truly sell? Below are 4 main ways you can get better sales of your book.
Come up with a memorable and creative title. A boring or nondescriptive title will never get a reader's attention, so don't neglect this important feature. You have to create a title that perks up interest and makes people want to take a closer look. The title should also use keywords that will help it rank higher on results rankings at popular search engines. That way, more people will be able to find it.
Your eBook should be entertaining, incorporating worthwhile content, and be interesting to read in order to reach your niche audience. Use pictures, graphics, articles, how-to tips on everyday items, quotes from persons, and contain realistic information to hold their interest. Sidebars can be used for quick links to access information, and to make the page lighter in content.
Put your thoughts down in an informal tone. Keep in mind that you are writing an eBook, not something formal like a text book. You want to keep the reader interested. Write like you are having a conversation with the person. Keep slang and long paragraphs to a minimum. Be direct and state your thoughts in a simple way.
PC or PDAs will probably used to read the eBook you have produced, so your audience will quite possible need some break time to prevent eyestrain. It usually is very hard to use these machines to read with so you must consider your reader. Use white spaces to break up your text. Don't use all plain text and words and don't fill your pages up with these items.
You can get a free copy of our latest ebook by clicking here: The 7 Keys To Business Marketing Success. Sean Milea writes about Web Site Marketing Strategy at http://www.BizRave.com

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Questions About Your Screenplay

2007-09-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Questions Every Producer Has About Your Screenplay

You've finally gotten up the nerve to attend a "pitch-fest." Now, you're there, standing in line, waiting your turn to pitch your screenplay and in about 30 seconds, you'll be face-to-face with a representative from a major production company.
Your turn. You've got 5 minutes to pitch someone who can make the miracle happen.
You introduce yourself and find out that you're sitting across from the Director of Development. Excellent! Now, before you start pitching her, there's one thing you really need to know...
What questions are on her mind as she listens to your pitch?
What! But you're there to pitch. Why are her questions so important?
Here's why. Much of a production company's success depends upon their selection of projects. From day-one, a new employee is trained on the criteria for project selection. Every day, they pitch projects to their bosses and are constantly coached on whether or not they made the right choice.
That means your pitch will be viewed through that criteria. So, the more you understand about what matters to a production company exec, the better your chances of getting in the door.
So here's a few of the unspoken questions that will be running through their mind as you talk.
A. Is the concept marketable?
Any Hollywood production company is constantly concerned with how well their movies do at the box office. A big portion of whether a movie succeeds comes from the concept. Great concept = easier marketing.
Of course, other factors fit in. Some of those are addressed in the questions below. But if the concept isn't marketable, it is very hard to justify any further action. So this is usually the first question on their mind.
B. Does the story fit our market?
The majority of production companies have very specific markets they work in: feature, TV movie or mini-series, animated kids TV, straight-to-DVD, etc.
In their specific market, they may specialize in one or two sub- markets. In children's animated TV, one company may work exclusively with pre-school and another may work with the 5 - 10 year-old market. Inside that, one company may focus only on boys shows and another on girls.
Also, they may have budget restrictions. Anyway, the point is this, they're all listening to your story to see if it fits their market.
C. Does this story inspire me to spend two years making the movie?
This is a personal thing. Do they fall in love with the story? This has become more important as it has become so hard to make a movie. I've heard many producers say "If I'm going to die for a movie, it had better be one I love."
D. Can I justify why I believe this project will make money?
Yes, that's right. Money plays a big part in the decision to make a movie. When $5 million to $100 million go into making a movie, you can bet that there's going to be a lot of people justifying the decision. Here's a small list of who may have to justify your project...
- An assistant has to justify it to the producer.- The producer justifies it to the Studio executive.- The Studio executive justifies it to the Senior VP.- The Senior VP justifies it to the CEO. - The CEO may need to justify it to their Board.
That means anyone listening to your pitch is constantly trying to figure out how they'll justify this decision to the next level up. And if they can't, they pass.
E. Can I use the project to lure talent and financing?
This is another key question. Does this story have a part that will get Tom Cruise or Cameron Diaz or some other A-list actor to sign on? Many times, a bankable actor is the primary requirement to secure financing for a movie. So those lead parts need to be amazing.
F. Am I going to get fired over this project?
I'm not joking. The fear of being fired for making a bad decision is a big thing in this business. Especially at the Studios. Turnover is huge in this business. So a project may be more than a financial risk for your Director of Development, it may be a career risk.
Every producer knows that "You're only as good as your last project," which means that if you make a bad movie, you may not get back in that studio door for many years. So even producers worry about how a "bad project" will affect their future.
Now you know the most common questions they have. So the next time you pitch someone, you'll probably see the wheels turning in their head and suddenly realize exactly what they're thinking. And if that happens, you can provide an answer to their question.
Who knows, knowing their unspoken question may be the key to making the deal. At minimum, you'll feel more comfortable as you pitch and you'll come across as professional. So next time you're preparing to pitch someone, keep these questions in mind and you'll have a better chance at success.
Hal Croasmun is a writer/producer and the author of "33 Ways to Break into Hollywood." He publishes the ScriptForSale newsletter with articles about screenwriting and interviews with A-List screenwriters at http://www.ScriptForSale.com

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Writing For Free

2007-09-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

5 Reasons to Write For Free

I've published 1,215 articles without being paid a dime.
It’s not a record. At one of the Ezine sites where my work appears, there is another writer who is by far the leader, with more than 11,000 submissions to his credit.
Why do I do it?
Aren’t I investing a lot of time, and foregoing substantial money, while enriching publishers who sell Google advertising based on my effort?
Isn’t it also true that many of my direct competitors are advertising next to my articles and near my byline?
By “giving away” some of my most contemporary ideas I’m giving-up potential book, tape and speaking revenue. Why would buyers pay money for ideas they can get for free?
The essence of professionalism is being paid real money for your efforts. So, if you’re giving them away, your skills, your talent, and your time, they must be worthless, right?
At various points in my life these questions would have driven me to distraction.
But my view has changed.
There are five benefits for writers in not being officially compensated.
(1) You can say what you want, within some limitations.
(2) You can publish in new areas, without a prior track record.
(3) You can refine your skills in a low-risk arena.
(4) You are making “deposits” into your creative portfolio, which you can cash-in later through various forums.
(5) You can remove your articles at any time, without penalty.
Add up these benefits, plus the tangible ones that accrue to you when you do have more than a thousand quality pieces in circulation, and I suppose you might say, there are compensations, after all.
It reminds me of that famous line, “There’s much joy in useless knowledge.”
In a similar vein, you can write for nothing, and still come out a winner.
Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the best-selling author of 12 books and more than a thousand articles. A frequent expert commentator on radio and TV, he is quoted in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Business Week. President of Clientrelations.com and Customersatisfaction.com, his seminars and training programs are sponsored internationally and he is a top-rated faculty member at more than 40 universities, including UC Berkeley and UCLA. Gary brings over two decades of management and consulting experience to the table, with the best academic credentials in the speaking and training industry. A Ph.D. from the Annenberg School For Communication at USC, an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management, and a J.D. degree from Loyola, his clients include several Fortune 1000 companies and successful family owned and operated firms.

He can be seen on CNBC at: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=417455932# and reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com

7 Book Writing Mistakes

2007-09-04T01:04:00.000-07:00

7 Book Writing Mistakes that Stamp Loser on Your Self Published Book

Have you picked up a self published book and noticed misspelled words, a wall of text and grammatical errors? Did it inspire you to read on? Or did it cause you to lose a tiny bit of confidence in the author?
The truth is poor proofreading hurts the self published author and the industry itself. You see, every ounce of confidence lost in one self published author reflects poorly on all independent publishers.
Professionalism inspires confidence. Whether you are writing a short ebook or a full length guide for your industry, your well edited words will work powerfully for you.
In the same way, a book lacking professionalism through misspelled words, bad grammar, etc. will drain confidence. Start with this short checklist to translate your professionalism to more profits. Write your ticket to success through a well edited book.
1. Failure to start well. Create a sizzling start. Hook your readers through emotion. Slant your book or introduction with a question or an amazing statistic. Share the top benefits of your book early. Target the 'You' in every reader.
2. Failure to shorten your introduction. Entice your reader with the main benefit (main central thought) early to keep them reading. Write the rest of your piece to support your main central thought. Sprinkle the rest of the benefits throughout your copy in descending priority.
3. Failure to slash passive structures. Passive sentences slow and dull your writing. Get rid of the passive voice sentences. Give your sentences a clear subject and a verb to avoid the passive voice. "The writer found fame and fortune through marketing her books online." instead of "The writer's books were instrumental in leading her to fame and fortune." Avoid connecting verbs like 'was', 'is', 'had', and 'seemed'. Replace passive voice verbs with active verbs.
4. Failure to shorten your sentences. Slash your sentences to under 15-17 words. Don't bog your readers with complex sentences. Remember multiple phrases slow your reader's comprehension. Make it easy. Get to the point fast.
5. Failure to write compelling copy. Write for the 8-10 grade level. Reward your readers with benefits for them. Clear, easy to understand copy makes your reader want to read your piece to the end. Fill your writing with what's in it for them. They'll come back for more and tell all their friends.
6. Failure to be specific. Avoid generalities. Engage your reader's emotion with specifics. Let them experience color, size and shape. Instead of, "Complete your degree online fast to increase your income." Say, "Complete your master degree online fast so you can upgrade your lifestyle, get vacations, health insurance and other corporate benefits." Specific benefits create a stronger pull than the general benefit of increased income.
7. Failure to slash adverbs. Go through and cut words like openly, suddenly, very that tell the reader instead of show the reader. Circle all the (ly) and very words. Pull out your thesaurus and replace them with power words that show emotion or describe.
Are you ready to translate your professionalism to profits? Correct the above mistakes and watch your sales soar from the minute you publish. It's time to represent you and your industry well with a successful top selling book.
Remember to develop a sizzling start, shorten your introduction, slash the passive voice, shorten sentences, write compelling copy, avoid generalities and slash the adverbs. Implement these seven tips to begin proofreading for more profits! Now go; write a successful book and make us all proud!
Earma Brown, 12 year author and business owner helps small business owners and writers who want to write their best book now! Earma mentors other writers and business professionals through her monthly ezine "iScribe." Send any email to iscribe@bookwritinghelp.com for free mini-course "Jumpstart Writing Your Book" or visit her at http://www.bookwritinghelp.com

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