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Who Says You Are Not A Writer


The other day, a client told me, “I’ve been talking to a lot of other aspiring writers and I can’t believe how unsupportive they are. I had an editor interested in something I’d written and two other writers were unbelievably negative. One said my writing wasn’t good enough for publication. Another told me that this particular magazine never publishes new writers. I was so depressed after I heard these remarks that I haven’t had the heart to send the editor anything.”

Why You Dont Write Your Book


In the ten years that Ive taught people how to get on with their books and creative projects, Ive noticed a phenomenon that Ill call "Authors Block." Would-be writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed to it. The problem is that theyre not so sure they want the pressure of being an author. But they do want it. But they dont. And so on.

The Minds Fancy Dress Party - Or: Brainstorming With Contentclix Copywriters


In Berlin a restaurant opens for anorexics and in Buffalo a lawyer with a stutter wins a court case. When everything youre working on has gone STALE and your own initially promising concepts are starting to annoy you, you need a brainstorming session to get to the missing bits or generate some new ideas.

5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock


Being wait-listed is tough, and you need the right set of keys to open the door to your dream program. The truth is that even with these keys, its still not guaranteed that the lock will work. But this keychain has the critical pieces of metal youll need to turn that lock.

6 Steps to a Remarkable Reapplication


OK. You didnt get accepted at any of the schools you applied to. What should you do now

Distinctiveness in Personal Statements: Byproduct or Goal


So wrote Derek Bolton, Assistant Dean and Director of Stanford GSB Admissions, in his most recent and excellent monthly column, "The Director’s Corner," for Stanford’s MBA Admissions Newsletter.

Who Wants to Be An Internet Guru I Do Do YOU


The Internet Gurus. What do they do How do they get so rich What do they have in common

The Devil is in the Details: The Heavenly Benefits of Specificity in Writing


You can argue about the devil, but certainly the substance, distinctiveness, and success of your essays depends on the details.

What if Someone Doesnt Like My Cause: Bringing Out Ones Unique Features


What if somebody doesnt like my cause Or religion Or hobby Or nationality Or height

Parent Loans or Student Loans – what is going to be best for my child


At least 20% of college students need some type of loan to help pay for their college education. Such a statistic can lead to students graduating with an unmanageable debt load. An alternative is for parents to help out by taking out loans themselves. But which is the better option – student loans or parent loans Each has distinct advantages and uses.

Six Tips for Submitting Fiction


You can learn a lot about what it takes to place a story in an ezine by starting up one of your own.

Cookbook Publishing - The Basic Ingredients and the Secrets to Success


You are about to embark on the most exciting enterprise of your life -- publishing a cook book! You will soon learn that writing a cook book is truly a fun, exciting and challenging project – more than you can imagine. Like me, you can publish your own wildly successful cook book. And if you ask me if I think publishing a cook book is worth the time and effort You bet I do!

College Savings Plans – are they the best choice for my child


College Savings Plans – are they the best choice for my child

Screenplay Slug Lines - An Important Element Of Screenwriting


Over the years, I’ve found that new screenwriters frequently have confusions and misunderstandings on the proper way to write slug lines, also known as master scene headings. This article covers the basics of writing industry accepted screenplay slug lines.

Hooked On Books Write A Book Review For Your Target Audience


If you are burned out with writing how-to articles to promote your business then consider writing a book review. I recommend you write a review about a book you enjoyed that is related to your products or services. Your review, of course, will be capped off with your 5-6 line byline that includes your contact information and web site URL. Many of the article directories, e-zines and web sites that normally accept articles will accept book reviews too. In addition, you can find and submit to the many sites featuring book reviews.

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