Writing Resources

7 Devistating Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Jason A. Martin  Writing engaging articles and energizing ad copy takes more than just typing out what you want to say.  By correcting these major mistakes, your copy will soar to newfound heights.  While there are many common mistakes made by copywriters, seven in particular are deadly.

Copywriting Makeover: Making An Emotional Connection - Part 1 of 2 - Karon Thackston  One statistic shows that over 80% of all buying decisions are emotional.  That means your copywriting should be, too.  This is something I firmly believe in and have preached for most of my copywriting career.

Writing Twenty Novels (In Ten Easy Steps!) - Steven Barnes  During a recent telephone conversation, I mentioned having sent off the last revisions for my twentieth novel, “Great Sky Woman.  ” There was a silence on the other side of the phone, followed by the question “How in the world do you do that?

Copywriting Makeover: Know Where Your Customers Are In The Buying Process Part 2 of 2 - Karon Thackston  In part one of this article series, I introduced a client of mine (AEwebworks) who suffered from some copywriting traumas.  The basic diagnosis was a lack of synergy within the copy, ineffective use of testimonials, a lack of focus on the target customer’s buying process, and the inability of the current copy to support the search engine goals of AEwebworks.

Article Writing: 10 Reasons Why The Discipline Is Necessary For Any Internet Marketer - Mary Murtha  The hardest part about writing, is getting one’s self to actually start writing.  Most writers usually hate to write but love it when they have finished writing.  To be able to escape this process, what some writers do is procrastinate.

The High Cost of a Six-Figure Book Advance - Sallie Goetsch  The six-figure book advance, like the New York Times bestseller, is the object of many a writer’s fantasy.  Whether it’s also a realistic goal is something else again.  *Can you really get a six-figure book advance?

Lost That Writing Contest? Take Advantage Of It. - Harriet Silkwood  I submitted the best story I’ve ever written to a contest, but it didn’t even win an honorable mention!  I guess I’m not as good a writer as I thought I was, I might as well quit right now.

Travel Writer Jobs, What Are They And How To Find Them - Niall Cinneide  Travel writing jobs are few and far between.  Getting into this field is hard to do and requires a lot of training and experience.  But, there are many benefits to them.  There are many individuals who would love to get employment opportunities in this field.

Some FAQs for Aspiring Copywriters - Glenn Murray  I get an email at least once a week from aspiring copywriters seeking advice on how to get a foothold in the industry.  It's obviously a popular topic, so I thought I'd put some of the more common questions and answers on paper in the hopes that it might provide a bit of an insight.

How To Snag That Freelance Writing Job - Amber McNaught  So, you want to be a freelance writer.  You've scoured the Internet for the best paying writing jobs, and now you're ready to apply for some of them.  There's just one problem:  so are a few hundred other freelance writers, many of whom have a lot more experience than you do.

Writing in the Shower (or Wherever You May Be) - Mary Anne Hahn  I just glanced at the clock.  7:  35 am.  That leaves me ten, maybe fifteen minutes to write before it's time for me to head for my day job.  What can I possibly accomplish in so little time?

What Employers Look For In A Freelance Writer - Amber McNaught  Freelance writing is as much about selling yourself as it is about writing.  With this in mind, we asked some of the employers who use our site, and others like it, just what it is that they look for in a freelance writer.

Five Keys To Leaner and Meaner Copywriting - Robert Warren  Grab 'em and don't lose 'em.  Every marketer knows that one.  Human beings have very short attention spans, so you can't afford to waste your prospect's time - give them the good stuff and then let them go as soon as you can.

How To Cultivate Greatness In Your Writing - Sophfronia Scott  There's a television commercial, I believe it's for E-trade, that talks about how nobody wants to be an ordinary.  ..  fill in the blank.  Supposedly we aspire to be better.  Nobody wants to be an ordinary athlete, nobody wants to be an ordinary investor.

How Can You Find Freelance Work As A Writer? - Niall Cinneide  For those looking at the jobs listings for writers, they may find themselves feeling left out.  There are simply not enough employment options available.  When you are looking at the jobs listings, you may become frustrated and annoyed with the lack of the type of employment that you want.