http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Writing-and-Speaking:Writing EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ It's neither a dash nor an underscore (_), the hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark most commonly used to join two words to make one - and for such a small character, it has an important role in any text document. In fact the hyphen has an entire function dedicated to its use in Word 2007. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:01:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Up-to-Speed-With-Hyphenation?&id=3210665 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Up-to-Speed-With-Hyphenation?&id=3210665 Most magazines heavily rely on freelance writers for their content. From features to fillers, from first to the last page, most parts of the publication is just a fair game for aspiring writers who want to break in this field. You'll be happy to know that you'll easily increase your chances of getting your stories published on renowned magazines by simply taking these simple steps. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Magazine-Article-Writing-How-to-Become-a-Freelance-Magazine-Writer&id=3207254 http://ezinearticles.com/?Magazine-Article-Writing-How-to-Become-a-Freelance-Magazine-Writer&id=3207254 As content is still considered the king over the internet, anyone with great talent in writing can potentially make thousands of dollars online. Some of the best and the most profitable ways are the following... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Money-3-Profitable-Ways-to-Make-Money-With-Writing&id=3207246 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Money-3-Profitable-Ways-to-Make-Money-With-Writing&id=3207246 As a writer, the search for a value system may not seem relevant to you but it is - and not just 'relevant', 'central'. 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And if you feel like you wasted your twelve bucks on a movie in which essentially nothing happens, let's set that aside too. Love it or hate it, "Wild Things" is a movie worth studying, because of the bold and unique ways it is structured to reflect its authors' premise, both in its most wonderful, and its most problematic elements. PREMISE? WHAT PREMISE? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Script-Analysis-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-Archetypes-and-Emotional-Symbolic-Screenplay-Structure&id=3212781 http://ezinearticles.com/?Script-Analysis-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-Archetypes-and-Emotional-Symbolic-Screenplay-Structure&id=3212781 Some types of writing require setting a scene as its most important component. Even nonfiction. While we usually think of features as avenues for information and facts, color writing can end up being the one technique that makes it completely effective. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:43:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Use-Colorful-Writing-in-Features&id=3220362 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Use-Colorful-Writing-in-Features&id=3220362 Use this article to identify your current stage of creative expression. Learn about your unique challenges and how to overcome them. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:03:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-5-Stages-of-Creative-Expression&id=3210958 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-5-Stages-of-Creative-Expression&id=3210958 An original short story told in sections is basically a sitcom, like Lost, Castle, House, ect. Once a week a clip of this story is broadcast giving a little hint to the plot leaving you in anticipation waiting for the next little piece of the puzzle. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:56:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Original-Short-Story&id=3209523 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Original-Short-Story&id=3209523 The competition in the freelance magazine writing field can seem fierce when you consider only a very small percent of freelancers make a full time living with their craft. The truth is that many, perhaps most, aren't competing half as well as they could. They send off query letters to magazines haphazardly without doing their homework. Here's how you can be different. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Query-Letters-Doing-Your-Homework&id=3204408 http://ezinearticles.com/?Query-Letters-Doing-Your-Homework&id=3204408 Let's face it, starting a freelancing career is not easy. It can begin with a few bumps but if you stick with it, it's amazing how comfortable and rewarding it can become. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:45:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Social-Media-Can-Help-Your-Freelance-Writing-Career-Part-1&id=3076788 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Social-Media-Can-Help-Your-Freelance-Writing-Career-Part-1&id=3076788 Every author, editor, English teacher, and weekend writer has a page of writing tips, so I might as well jump into the fray. There are two main types: fiction and non-fiction. Those break down into multiple subcategories. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Sense-Writing&id=3137197 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Sense-Writing&id=3137197 It would be impossible to list all the different ways there are of making money online but one avenue that is familiar to anyone with a long standing website or blog is ghostwriting. There are several great benefits to starting your own ghostwriting business online, but the number one reason has to be becoming your own boss and not having to answer to anyone but yourself. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Becoming-a-Ghostwriter&id=3210458 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Becoming-a-Ghostwriter&id=3210458 Surveys show that a potential employer spends less than 15 seconds reading a cover letter. In your job search, your resume is your primary sales tool while the cover letter often serves as a quick first impression with an employer. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Winning-Cover-Letter-For-a-Private-Equity-Job-Search&id=3209167 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Winning-Cover-Letter-For-a-Private-Equity-Job-Search&id=3209167 Go with controversy. If you want your articles to land a good spot on the newspaper that you're writing for, you must strive to write something that is very controversial. For example, you can write about a senator who had sexual relations with his staff. This is something that will surely make waves and this is something that will help you earn instant recognition in your field. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Tips-For-Writing-Sensational-Newspaper-Articles&id=3207235 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Tips-For-Writing-Sensational-Newspaper-Articles&id=3207235 The speech introduction sets up the central idea of the entire speech. It sets the mood and the focus of the crowd to a particular agenda. The introduction should be catchy, amusing, or thought-provoking. No matter what style you use it must grab the interest of the audience. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Powerful-Speech-Introduction&id=2835822 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Powerful-Speech-Introduction&id=2835822 Brain writing is a variation on traditional brainstorm techniques. It begins with people writing their ideas down on paper before sharing them aloud with the group. It doesn't require anyone to talk (except a facilitator), and has infinite variations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:26:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brain-Writing&id=3203055 http://ezinearticles.com/?Brain-Writing&id=3203055 When you're having trouble starting a writing project, start by compiling the less important or supplementary information. When your notes are less cluttered, go back and write the beginning. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:01:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Words-Fail-You,-Begin-at-the-End&id=3202392 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Words-Fail-You,-Begin-at-the-End&id=3202392 It's convenient. Every internet marketer knows that they need great articles to promote their websites and their products. They also know that using article spinning software is out of the question as these cannot offer them with great content. So, they hire ghostwriters to... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsourcing-Article-Writing-3-Tops-Reasons-to-Outsource-Your-Articles&id=3189585 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsourcing-Article-Writing-3-Tops-Reasons-to-Outsource-Your-Articles&id=3189585 Extensive research. You want your newsletters to come out as informative and as content-rich as possible, right? So, be wiling to research your chosen topics thoroughly. Aside from checking online and offline resources, it will also help if you interview other experts who... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Newsletter-Writing-Tips-and-Techniques-Part-2&id=3189567 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Newsletter-Writing-Tips-and-Techniques-Part-2&id=3189567 As an internet marketer, it's very important that you write and distribute your very own newsletters. These are great communication tools and they can help boost your sales and revenue in no time. Writing newsletters can be overwhelming at first. But with the following tips and techniques, this endeavor can be a piece of cake: First, determine how... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Newsletter-Writing-Tips-and-Techniques-Part-1&id=3189564 http://ezinearticles.com/?Effective-Newsletter-Writing-Tips-and-Techniques-Part-1&id=3189564 Newspaper articles are written in a very specific format where editors who receive and review hundreds of articles on a daily basis can easily delete paragraphs from the end depending on how much space he or had to fill. Here's the format you need to strictly follow as... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Format-For-Your-Newspaper-Articles&id=3189538 http://ezinearticles.com/?Format-For-Your-Newspaper-Articles&id=3189538 Freelance writing is a highly competitive field, but if you know where to look for freelance writing opportunities, and you pay attention to the needs of the publication or website, you have an immediate edge on the competition. Towards that end, here is a list of excellent sources to get you off to a good start. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:53:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Freelance-Writing-Opportunities&id=3204277 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Freelance-Writing-Opportunities&id=3204277 Aspiring writers in all genres need to give serious consideration to joining a writers group as a way to meet others in the writing community, and also develop valuable skills, such as editing and critical reading. These groups consist of writers coming together, sharing their works and experiences, and offering helpful critique. There are a wide variety of benefits to joining a writers group and it should be an essential step for every writer. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:02:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Joining-a-Writers-Group-A-Key-Step-in-Your-Writing-Journey&id=3136133 http://ezinearticles.com/?Joining-a-Writers-Group-A-Key-Step-in-Your-Writing-Journey&id=3136133 A lot of inexperienced writers looking to break into freelance or book writing wonder...how can I become a good writer? What does it take? Is there some kind of formal process I need to go through in order to write well and get my work noticed? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:58:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Writers-Vs-Great-Writers-What-Does-it-Take?&id=3202019 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Writers-Vs-Great-Writers-What-Does-it-Take?&id=3202019 Magazine writing still offers the most lucrative pay for journalists and other nonfiction writers. The key to opening the door to magazine writing gigs lies within the query letter. To land good magazine assignments, you need to write compelling query letters. Fiction writers will also benefit from writing compelling queries. To learn how, read on... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:33:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Magazine-Writing-How-to-Write-Winning-Query-Letters&id=3204241 http://ezinearticles.com/?Magazine-Writing-How-to-Write-Winning-Query-Letters&id=3204241 Freelance journalism is not only a way to open a door to a full time reporting job; many prefer the freedom that freedom that freelancing allows and also the fact that they can start without a college degree. To break into freelance newspaper writing, you'll need to learn how to pitch your ideas to editors. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:33:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelance-Journalism-How-to-Pitch-Ideas-to-Newspaper-Editors&id=3204199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelance-Journalism-How-to-Pitch-Ideas-to-Newspaper-Editors&id=3204199 The key to winning bids at Elance isn't all about how much you bid. Many bidding on the high side at Elance are making good money there. How do they do it? They write winning proposals. Learn how here... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Land-Freelance-Writer-Jobs-at-Elance-With-Winning-Proposals&id=3204167 http://ezinearticles.com/?Land-Freelance-Writer-Jobs-at-Elance-With-Winning-Proposals&id=3204167 Do you love weaving plots and creating dialogue? Is poetry your passion? Do you have a novel inside you or do you long to see your play on a stage Creative writing may be just the ticket for your freelance writing career. But can you make a living at it? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:28:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Writing-Jobs-Where-You-Find-Them-May-Be-the-Same-Place-You-Get-Your-Plots-and-Dialogue&id=3203779 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Writing-Jobs-Where-You-Find-Them-May-Be-the-Same-Place-You-Get-Your-Plots-and-Dialogue&id=3203779 Do you know how to use your journal as a healing tool? You will once you read this article! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Journal-Writing-Secrets-5-Steps-to-Start-Journaling-For-the-Health-of-It&id=3202889 http://ezinearticles.com/?Journal-Writing-Secrets-5-Steps-to-Start-Journaling-For-the-Health-of-It&id=3202889 Thought I would do a quick post on how to create a good news article or blog that will not only be great for the reader but also the search engine! 1) First off take the time to brush up on Goggles Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide. This is a resource guide that was published for webmasters, but it can help copywriters understand the importance of keywords from an overall perspective- from the back-end of a web page, to the front-end SEO content. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quick-Post-on-How-to-Create-a-Good-News-Article!&id=3202849 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quick-Post-on-How-to-Create-a-Good-News-Article!&id=3202849 Here, laid out in shorthand for graduate students and other who will have seen journals before, is the format of a humanities article that always pleases editors. Yes, there are other ways to proceed, but this one is most efficient and it encourages you to focus on what's original and important about your article. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Format-a-Humanities-Journal-Article&id=3199966 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Format-a-Humanities-Journal-Article&id=3199966 I suppose a part of my mind is always working on something. At almost any time my normally smooth internal mental process suffers an idea explosion that shatters my attention span or whatever I was focused on. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiration-is-a-Fleeting-Thing&id=3194467 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiration-is-a-Fleeting-Thing&id=3194467 Writer's block is a legitimate illness afflicting all pens at some point of time or the other. A writer should ideally be in control of the situation and never let THE BLOCK get to him. He should be able to search and dig, observe, think and create, no matter what the obstacle. Unfortunately, this requires a lot of training and it takes ages for most writers to come to terms with their own immense potentials. This article shows you ten great ways to deal with writer's block. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:35:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Snazzy-Ways-to-Cure-Writers-Block&id=3198709 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Snazzy-Ways-to-Cure-Writers-Block&id=3198709 I listened to Eileen Feldgus, Ed.D. talk about her unique method of teaching young children how to write. She recognizes that even at four years old, children can imagine creative informational stories and write them down. She stresses the joy in writing and encourages broad topics, including earthquakes and dinosaurs. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kid-Writing-Encourages-Kids-to-Learn-to-Write-and-Be-Creative-Its-Not-About-Perfect-Spelling&id=3138852 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kid-Writing-Encourages-Kids-to-Learn-to-Write-and-Be-Creative-Its-Not-About-Perfect-Spelling&id=3138852 I just put down a twenty-year old copy of Wayne Dyer's book, "You'll See It When You Believe It!" But before I did, I noted that the book was speaking very much to me in this exact moment of my life. You could say I NEED and WANT to get the message that the author encoded some two decades ago, or more. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:26:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-Power-of-Books-is-Time-Travel&id=3202508 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-Power-of-Books-is-Time-Travel&id=3202508 The credit crisis is forcing many to find new ways to earn a living. Is becoming a web content writer right for you? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:51:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Crisis-Job-Opportunities-Web-Content-Writer-Creator&id=1629177 http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Crisis-Job-Opportunities-Web-Content-Writer-Creator&id=1629177 It takes a lot of effort, time and will power to become a full fledged and successful writer. Contrary to popular opinion, it is as tough a job as any other, but equally fulfilling if carried out to the end. Lots of fledgling would-be writers begin writing due to various reasons, most of which maybe usually misplaced. This article talks about the common reasons people tend to take up writing as a profession and why these reasons may not be sufficient enough to get them there. It emphasizes on the fact that the principal reason for getting into the writing arena in the first place should be the sheer "love" of it and the passion to be eloquent and make magic with words. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:39:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-Not-to-Become-a-Writer&id=3198174 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-Not-to-Become-a-Writer&id=3198174 It's impossible to know whether that young man or woman will ever make a dime at the craft of writing, but you have to appreciate the precision, don't you? Pithy analogies clearly aren't his or her strength, but details matter a lot. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:29:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Skills-Training-Linked-to-Three-Foundations-of-Effective-Writing-Skills&id=3201813 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Communication-Skills-Training-Linked-to-Three-Foundations-of-Effective-Writing-Skills&id=3201813 Have you ever put together a first draft of a speech or presentation that just doesn't get the message across that you'd been hoping for? If so, then it is worth back peddling slightly. Apologies if this sounds like common sense, but experience suggests that speeches often get written as part of the following process. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Writing-Your-Speech&id=3195112 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Writing-Your-Speech&id=3195112 You hear about footnotes and endnotes from time to time. What's the difference between footnotes and endnotes, when are you supposed to use them, and exactly how do they go on the page? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:23:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Footnotes-and-Endnotes-When-and-How-to-Use-Them&id=3190510 http://ezinearticles.com/?Footnotes-and-Endnotes-When-and-How-to-Use-Them&id=3190510 Do you have a story inside you that's just waiting to get out? Do you want to learn to write powerful, emotional stories, either for yourself or for your sales and marketing efforts? In this article I'll reveal three vital steps that can put you on the road to story telling success. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:49:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Vital-Steps-For-Novice-Story-Writers&id=3028653 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Vital-Steps-For-Novice-Story-Writers&id=3028653 No matter how clever a writer you may be, failure to edit yourself carefully can harm your business communication and waste your improving writing skills. The key to media training is building an effective communication bridge to the press. Accomplish that and you're on the way to marketing-oriented business communication that works. Presentation skills training that succeeds stresses eye-to-eye effective communication and shuns PowerPoint. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:58:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Writing,-Media-Training,-Presentation-(not-Powerpoint)-All-Rely-on-Communication-Skills&id=2591491 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Writing,-Media-Training,-Presentation-(not-Powerpoint)-All-Rely-on-Communication-Skills&id=2591491 Writing a personal history or a story of your life might sound like a daunting task, but it is actually something you can accomplish with minimal effort. There are some ideas may help you to begin this project which will be a treasure to your family in the years to come. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Your-Life-Story&id=3207573 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Your-Life-Story&id=3207573 Outsourcing maybe the best solution to your writing needs especially if you can't simply see yourself spending hours in front of your computer. However, you need to be very careful and you need to do a lot of preparations to maximize the benefits that this endeavor can offer. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsource-Article-Writing-The-Basics-of-Outsourcing&id=3186365 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsource-Article-Writing-The-Basics-of-Outsourcing&id=3186365 Did you know that it's possible to create up to 10 articles per day without spending so much time in front of your computer? You can do this if you know how to speed up the process of writing your copies. Here's how you can do that. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quick-Article-Writing-Discover-4-Amazing-and-Powerful-Steps-to-Write-Your-Articles-Fast&id=3186372 http://ezinearticles.com/?Quick-Article-Writing-Discover-4-Amazing-and-Powerful-Steps-to-Write-Your-Articles-Fast&id=3186372 Outsourcing is a very popular option for internet marketers who have so much on their plates but want to publish articles under their name. If you're thinking about going this route, it's best that you know the do's and don'ts of this endeavor. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsourcing-Article-Writing-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-Outsourcing&id=3186369 http://ezinearticles.com/?Outsourcing-Article-Writing-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-Outsourcing&id=3186369 One of the things that you need to do when writing your articles is researching your chosen topics. This is very important as you need to gather information to put together a high quality, informative content. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Research-Article-Writing-Uncover-3-Effective-Research-Tips&id=3186376 http://ezinearticles.com/?Research-Article-Writing-Uncover-3-Effective-Research-Tips&id=3186376 Want to write for money? If you do, one of your biggest challenges may be your own fear. You're scared of the unknown, and you're scared that you won't live up to your clients' expectations. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:49:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Money-Take-the-Fear-Out-of-Selling-Your-Writing-Services&id=3210034 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Money-Take-the-Fear-Out-of-Selling-Your-Writing-Services&id=3210034 This is how you succeed as a freelance writer: Start with what you know. Then think about who needs to know what you know. Then get creative-with your story ideas, your pitches, and your pitching targets. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:12:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Real-Money-Strategic-Step-No-1&id=3187142 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-For-Real-Money-Strategic-Step-No-1&id=3187142 In order to write a well organised essay, you need to have an introduction, a body with paragraphs that use topic sentences and a conclusion. Most students already know that. What they don't know is what they must do in their first paragraph to really make it an introduction, how to use topic sentences effectively, and what they can and can't do in a conclusion. This article explains these things so you can understand how to write essays well. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:46:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Essays-Well-Introductions,-Thesis-Statements-and-Topic-Sentences&id=3188212 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Essays-Well-Introductions,-Thesis-Statements-and-Topic-Sentences&id=3188212 Truthfully, anybody can become a writer but it takes a lot more for one to become a good writer. Having a penchant for the word is a gift we may have and even not know. Most are the times an idea has struck us but we rarely rush to put it on paper instead opting to fantasize about it in our minds. The thinking is that writing is hard. Writing is an art and a skill that, with courage and patience can be undertaken by anybody any day. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:04:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Begin-As-a-Novice-Writer&id=3167997 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Begin-As-a-Novice-Writer&id=3167997 How long should a writing project take? The quick answer is "it depends." Here's some practical advice for estimating the amount of time website copy, articles, speeches, and other projects will take to write. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Estimating-a-Writing-Project-How-Long-Will-it-Take?&id=3178416 http://ezinearticles.com/?Estimating-a-Writing-Project-How-Long-Will-it-Take?&id=3178416 Writing grants to secure funding for your project can be overwhelming to say the least. With these five tips you are well on your way to writing a successful grant proposal. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:36:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Grants-Five-Tips-For-Success&id=3115970 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Grants-Five-Tips-For-Success&id=3115970 Some writers are bloggers. All bloggers are writers (by definition). Writers of all descriptions and levels of experience, sooner or later, develop what can be called "The Oyster Syndrome." Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Good-Writer-is-Like-a-Healthy-Oyster&id=3186842 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Good-Writer-is-Like-a-Healthy-Oyster&id=3186842 You do not need a degree in journalism to create excellent article for news. Rather you have to follow few simple but very vital points. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?News-Article-Writing-is-Different-From-Normal-Article-Writing&id=3178526 http://ezinearticles.com/?News-Article-Writing-is-Different-From-Normal-Article-Writing&id=3178526 No two writers think alike. Everyone is unique. For the same reason, everyone has his own manner of using language. But as far as the science of essay writing is concerned, there are some general parameters to be followed. While writing an essay, certain tips will help you to make it an excellent one. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-Quality-Essay-Writing&id=3127797 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-Quality-Essay-Writing&id=3127797 Need compelling content for your business that is optimized for increased traffic and better search engine ranking? Hire a ghostwriter with exceptional SEO knowledge! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:50:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hire-a-Ghostwriter-For-Increased-Traffic-and-Page-Rank!&id=3191559 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hire-a-Ghostwriter-For-Increased-Traffic-and-Page-Rank!&id=3191559 Many people say that writing is something difficult to do. We can not think that this statement is wrong since in fact, most people say that it is quite hard for them to write something, even write about their selves. Actually, is it true that this activity is difficult to do? What the benefits you can gain from writing? And what can you do in order to be able to write well? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:41:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-As-a-Good-Way-to-Develop-Yourself&id=3184752 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-As-a-Good-Way-to-Develop-Yourself&id=3184752 Choice: the writer's dearest bane and most acquainted companion. Selecting word by word, sentence by sentence, and then piecing it all together like a lovely and shattered stained glass that only exists whole in Creation Heaven-- that is until you bring it down to earth. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:34:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Writing-Hurts-Thoughts-of-a-Novice-Writer&id=3178596 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Writing-Hurts-Thoughts-of-a-Novice-Writer&id=3178596 This article seeks to consider what students like you should look to do when answering problem questions. It emphasises the need to have a strategy for completing your work. There is a need to follow the kinds of hints of tip put forward in this article and then put them together with what you are being taught to further your future academic and career aspirations in looking to improve your prospects. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-I-Need-to-Do-to-Answer-Problem-Questions-Effectively?&id=3182688 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-I-Need-to-Do-to-Answer-Problem-Questions-Effectively?&id=3182688 The internet is a powerful tool. Used correctly and you can access untold amounts of information. Used incorrectly and you may find yourself reading rubbish websites with useless information. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:11:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-Internet-to-Help-You-Write-Assignments,-Articles,-Essays-and-Homework&id=3125636 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-Internet-to-Help-You-Write-Assignments,-Articles,-Essays-and-Homework&id=3125636 Before going on to look at specific techniques for including details to develop your argument, it's important to go over some vocabulary that is essential to argumentation-persuasion. The ancient Greeks, who invented our current system of argumentation-persuasion, identified three key principles for effective arguments... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:15:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Argumentative-Essay-Ideas-For-College-Students&id=3180448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Argumentative-Essay-Ideas-For-College-Students&id=3180448 Commas? Periods? Brackets, quotes, and apostrophes? So many rules, so much to get wrong! Relax. The heart of punctuation - believe it or not - is your breath. Learn this, and the whole thing gets easier. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Natural-Approach-to-Punctuation&id=3183981 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Natural-Approach-to-Punctuation&id=3183981 New screenwriters need the proper tools and guides to help them become successful. Here are a few tools for screenwriters, as well as some thoughts and advice. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:52:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Important-Tools-For-New-Screenwriters&id=3184707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Important-Tools-For-New-Screenwriters&id=3184707 We all wonder what really happens when we put our script out there to be judged in a competition. And then we wonder: what if we could just understand the process a little better to make my entry stand out from the heaps of other submissions. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:47:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Myths-About-Entering-Screenplay-Competitions-Demystified&id=3174240 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Myths-About-Entering-Screenplay-Competitions-Demystified&id=3174240 Most students who write essays and assignments are too afraid to have their peers read and review their writing. Yet this simple practice will dramatically increase the quality of your work. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:37:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Essay-Writing-Secret-Getting-Feedback&id=3128294 http://ezinearticles.com/?Essay-Writing-Secret-Getting-Feedback&id=3128294 Begin your writing with a brainstorm session. Jot down as many different topics and angles that you can write from. For each topic write three paragraphs, for each paragraph write three sentences. This rule of 3 is a simple rule of thumb to use for any writing. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Long-Essay-and-How-to-Expand-Your-Essays-When-You-Are-Not-Meeting-the-Word-Count&id=3125558 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Long-Essay-and-How-to-Expand-Your-Essays-When-You-Are-Not-Meeting-the-Word-Count&id=3125558 In your excitement to get started on your first grant proposal, it's very easy to fall into many common mistakes that grant proposal novices make. Below are five tips for avoiding these pitfalls, to protect your likelihood of getting your proposal accepted. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:26:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Grant-Proposal-Mistakes-Five-You-Should-Avoid&id=3190736 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Grant-Proposal-Mistakes-Five-You-Should-Avoid&id=3190736 Most professional writers write a least two drafts, sometimes the write many more. How many drafts do you use when you write? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Assignment-Writing-Revise-As-You-Write&id=3127308 http://ezinearticles.com/?Assignment-Writing-Revise-As-You-Write&id=3127308 Your Creative Muse has abandoned you. You have developed an unnatural fear of blank pages. Your brain feels like it's frozen in neutral gear. You have a slight dent in the middle of your forehead from banging it against the wall, desperately trying to knock an original idea out of it. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:26:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?9-Common-Causes-of-Writers-Block&id=3178731 http://ezinearticles.com/?9-Common-Causes-of-Writers-Block&id=3178731 This article looks to consider the age-old question that is often asked by students all over the world in relation to whether it is possible to actually write a 'Perfect Essay'. As a result, this article looks to offer tips and advice on what students like you can do to advance your studies and better enhance your essay writing skills with a view to then also escalating your potential for academic achievement. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Such-a-Thing-As-a-Perfect-Essay?&id=3182294 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-There-Such-a-Thing-As-a-Perfect-Essay?&id=3182294 Professional speakers, trainers and executives are considered experts in their fields and are talented in front of an audience, however when it comes to creating a product on paper, they freeze up. The most common fears that hold them back are addressed and solutions provided. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:15:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Speakers-Fear-Writing-Books&id=3177009 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Speakers-Fear-Writing-Books&id=3177009 Taking a few moments each day to check in with yourself can make a huge difference in your productivity and your peace of mind! What happens when people greet you with "How are you doing?" Do you automatically reply or do you really know the answer? It's too easy to rush into our day by wolfing down breakfast, grabbing our to-do list and running out the door ~ often before we're even fully awake! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:06:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Daily-Check-Ins-(Golden-Habits-For-Successful-Writers,-Part-1)&id=3179270 http://ezinearticles.com/?Daily-Check-Ins-(Golden-Habits-For-Successful-Writers,-Part-1)&id=3179270 Writing is an interesting thing for some people, but finding the inspiration as the idea for such activity will be a different matter. If you have found the right idea, everything will be easy and you can finish your article, short story, poem, and so on. But, where are the writing inspirations actually from? Here is the simple guideline for you. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:59:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-the-Inspiration-For-Writing&id=3179902 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-the-Inspiration-For-Writing&id=3179902 Perhaps someone does something kind for you, or you do something for someone else. Maybe someone makes a remark that you remember. These are stories that can be fun to remember and fun to write. They don't need to be long, but provide a glimpse, like a window when the shade goes up. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:42:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saturday-Afternoon&id=3158286 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saturday-Afternoon&id=3158286 You could write your own story about headlines. You could take a magazine, or a newspaper, or look on the internet and come up with some fun headlines that are attention-grabbers. You could write a little story about them. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:36:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-Headlines-at-the-Hairdresser&id=3158260 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-Headlines-at-the-Hairdresser&id=3158260 Science papers, the kind in journals, not magazines, follow a clear editorial formula, based on the standard format that scientific investigations normally follow. Here's how your write-up should look, no matter whose journal it is. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:04:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Format-a-Science-Paper&id=3161617 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Format-a-Science-Paper&id=3161617 When you sit down to write your articles it should be an experience that is swift and effective. You want to create your target number of articles and you want to upload them as soon as possible so that you are free to work on other areas of your business. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fast-Writing-Tips-Getting-Prepare-For-Articles&id=3202115 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fast-Writing-Tips-Getting-Prepare-For-Articles&id=3202115 Here are some tips to help you create articles a little faster. #1 - Focus your writing on topics that you are very familiar with. This will dramatically reduce the amount of time you need to create your articles. Do your deep research for your products that you intend creating to satisfy the needs of your subscribers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fast-Article-Writing-Tips-to-Writer-Articles-Faster&id=3202057 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fast-Article-Writing-Tips-to-Writer-Articles-Faster&id=3202057 Writing a human interest piece? Unlike most regular non-fiction work, the primary component for these types of writing is the human element. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:59:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Identify-Effective-Subjects-For-Human-Interest-Pieces&id=3201046 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Identify-Effective-Subjects-For-Human-Interest-Pieces&id=3201046 Want to leave a lasting image in your readers' minds? You may want to go beyond concrete words in your writing, using figurative language that adds some literary elements to your work. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:59:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Figurative-Language-in-Your-Writing&id=3201034 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Figurative-Language-in-Your-Writing&id=3201034 Some writing teachers like to expound on the value of repetition. Repeating ideas and keywords, after all, is one of way of ensuring your reader never forgets about them. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:58:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Repetition-A-Bane-and-a-Boon&id=3201026 http://ezinearticles.com/?Repetition-A-Bane-and-a-Boon&id=3201026 Has anyone ever told you that your writing tends to fall on the wordy side? If you've been accused of excessive wordiness, you may want to consider a few strategies to help leave your writing more concise, apart from using a working grammar software. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:58:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Eliminate-Wordiness&id=3201015 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Eliminate-Wordiness&id=3201015 Are you wondering how you can make money from home? Professional writing offers many opportunities. with the rapid growth of the web, it's easy to find writing jobs. Here's how to get started. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:18:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Professional-Writing-Wondering-How-to-Make-Money-From-Home?&id=3204107 http://ezinearticles.com/?Professional-Writing-Wondering-How-to-Make-Money-From-Home?&id=3204107 Below are the basic elements to keep in mind to getting started in article writing. Read more... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Article-Writing-Basics-3-Latest-Powerful-Ways-to-Jumpstart-Your-Article-Writing&id=3171460 http://ezinearticles.com/?Article-Writing-Basics-3-Latest-Powerful-Ways-to-Jumpstart-Your-Article-Writing&id=3171460 Thanks to the advent of the internet, you can now make money from home by writing articles for other people. This endeavor, which is often called ghostwriting, is a very lucrative job especially if you have the right skills and qualifications. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Write-Articles-For-Money-Announcing-3-Practical-Steps-to-Become-a-Well-Paid-Ghostwriter&id=3171475 http://ezinearticles.com/?Write-Articles-For-Money-Announcing-3-Practical-Steps-to-Become-a-Well-Paid-Ghostwriter&id=3171475 Whether you're making money by teaching aspiring writers or you've just doing this just to help other people, these compelling tips can help you make your article writing seminars more effective... Understand your participants. The first thing that you need to do is to identify and understand the specific needs of each of your participants. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teaching-Article-Writing-4-Tips-to-Teach-Aspiring-Writers-Create-Compelling-Articles&id=3171369 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teaching-Article-Writing-4-Tips-to-Teach-Aspiring-Writers-Create-Compelling-Articles&id=3171369 Go with your passion. The first tip is to write something that you really love. Cover sports that you find fascinating or those that you have first-hand experience on. If you do this, your enthusiasm will surely show on your articles and it will make them more... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sports-Article-Writing-Latest-5-Maximum-Secrets-to-Write-Compelling-Sports-Articles&id=3171360 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sports-Article-Writing-Latest-5-Maximum-Secrets-to-Write-Compelling-Sports-Articles&id=3171360 As a writer, knowing how to write your articles quick is beneficial for you especially if you need to produce a lot of articles on a very tight deadline. Here are some amazing methods to write your articles quicker...... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?30-Minute-Article-Writing-Revealed-3-Amazing-Methods-to-Quick-Article-Writing&id=3171450 http://ezinearticles.com/?30-Minute-Article-Writing-Revealed-3-Amazing-Methods-to-Quick-Article-Writing&id=3171450 With the landscape glutted with writers, how can the new writer get noticed from the pack? Here's some effective tips to getting noticed if you're a new writer, follow them and prepare yourself for the new traffic. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:21:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Writers-Tips-to-Getting-Noticed&id=3201564 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Writers-Tips-to-Getting-Noticed&id=3201564 Whatever kind of material you are writing, keeping within the required word counts are an important aspect of the whole process. There are different reasons for requiring particular lengths, of course, with your own reason depending largely on the kind of text you are putting together. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-Your-Target-Word-Counts-Every-Time&id=3201154 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-Your-Target-Word-Counts-Every-Time&id=3201154 Books upon books of writing advice and semester after semester of writing class have taught most of us one thing about the passive voice: always replace them with the active form whenever possible. It's for good reason, too. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Use-the-Passive-Voice-Correctly&id=3201140 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Use-the-Passive-Voice-Correctly&id=3201140 Want to write faster? Forget about typing like a transcription expert. The gains you will realize from that aren't all that huge, unless you can come up with ideas at the same rate as the recorded voices can recite them. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forget-About-Typing-Speed,-Heres-How-to-Write-Faster&id=3201115 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forget-About-Typing-Speed,-Heres-How-to-Write-Faster&id=3201115 Do you set goals when you write? You really should. After all, it's difficult to hit a mark when there's nothing to aim for. It's true for any endeavor and, whether you like it or not, it holds for writing too. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:13:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Setting-Writing-Goals&id=3201081 http://ezinearticles.com/?Setting-Writing-Goals&id=3201081 How should be approach critiquing the writing of others? How can we do it both personally and professionally? Why is evaluation so important? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Respect-the-Author,-Respect-the-Writing-How-to-Critique-the-Writing-of-Others&id=3201472 http://ezinearticles.com/?Respect-the-Author,-Respect-the-Writing-How-to-Critique-the-Writing-of-Others&id=3201472 Learn what the difference is between an ok story and one that readers will spend half the night up reading. Discover what it takes to create interesting characters that readers will actually care about. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Story-That-Readers-Actually-Want-to-Read&id=3189335 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Story-That-Readers-Actually-Want-to-Read&id=3189335 Persuasive writing begins with being able to communicate with your reader in a language they can understand. This does not mean that you need to dumb down your language or show off how much you know. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:55:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuade-Them-With-Your-Words&id=1910092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Persuade-Them-With-Your-Words&id=1910092 Everyone enjoys hearing limericks, if they are funny, but most people don't try to write them. It is not hard to do and can be a lot of fun to share them with friends or post them on the web. This article shows you how. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:11:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-Limericks,-Easily&id=3183104 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-Limericks,-Easily&id=3183104 More resourceful writers and everyday people are discovering the exploding niche of reality writing. Discover how they're quietly cashing in on this fast growing craze. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:11:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Niche-Cash-in-on-the-Reality-Writing-Craze&id=3188799 http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Niche-Cash-in-on-the-Reality-Writing-Craze&id=3188799 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.