Archive for January, 2009
Online Videos are Cheaper Training Solution in Slower Economy
The belt-tightening in corporate America is likely to continue in response to the nation’s economic woes.
But in a slower economy it’s more important than ever for business professionals to sharpen their competitive edge through on-going training.
Looking for a cost-effective way to continue to improve your company’s performance or to continue your own professional development, you [...]
Writing For Health Magazines
Freelance writing for health publications will not only keep you on the edge of the latest trends and advice for maintaining a healthy mind and body – it can also be healthy for your bank account.
Freelance writers produce articles covering a range of diverse topics including nursing, disabilities, diseases, prevention and cure, health research and [...]
What You Need to Know About Creating a Traditional Western Adventure Novel
As with any other type of novel, a writer must have a basic knowledge of the old west in order to re-create stories taking place during that time era. It is important to have a basic knowledge of early American history as well as life as it was living in the old west. Without this [...]
How to Recession-Proof Your Income
Unless you live in the wilderness, you know the news on the economy is not good. Employers have been cutting workers from their payrolls for six months straight, according to the Labor Department, and economists don’t expect the job market to improve any time soon. With all this talk about a recession, it’s hard to [...]
Building Traffic With Yahoo Answers
Step One: Open a Yahoo Answers Account
You will need a Yahoo Answers account to be able to answer open questions. To create your account visit:
http://answers.yahoo.com
You will be able to create your account using your current Yahoo messenger account if you already have an ID:
Step Two: Complete Your Profile
Once you have created a Yahoo Answers account [...]
10 Steps to a Fab Job as a Romance Writer
If you have always believed your fantasies worthy of being read by millions, now is the time to start using your runaway imagination to your benefit. With thousands of romance novels being published each year, it is easier to get published today than it has ever been in the past.
A career in romance writing allows [...]
Students on Budgets Turn to Online Schools
Bill McGann knew that he needed a master’s degree.
As a disaster-planning specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a county fire commissioner in Loudoun County, Va., McGann needed to keep up with an ever-changing field. But natural disasters don’t arrive on any schedule -; between travel and work commitments, McGann couldn’t attend traditional university [...]
Achieving Your Dream: Writing and Publishing a Book
Many Americans would like to write a book, but think they don’t have a prayer of getting published. Admit it, you’ve got a great story to tell or some expertise to share. Whether it’s a dramatic tale from your military service, great stories about your career training golden retrievers, or step-by-step instructions to bake the [...]
Creative Writing Prompts – Cure Writer’s Block With These Creative Writing Prompts
Creative writing prompts are a writer’s best friend. You might not think them important at first; but when you’re stuck with writer’s block and uninspired with just about everything, trust me, you will need their help!
But what are creative writing prompts anyway? Well, these are questions or statements that tickle your brain cells and get [...]
Common Mistakes New Authors Make
There are a lot of hurdles to overcome when you decide to author a book. Here is a list of some of the mistakes we frequently see authors make, and some tips on how you might avoid repeating their errors.
Poorly designed cover. Whether you like it or not, readers will judge your book by its [...]
Book Trailer Videos – Do They Make Sense For Book Marketing?
Some new innovative freelance book writers are now considering doing book trailers, yes you heard it right “Book Trailers” just like Movie Trailers. How will they do this you ask? Via YouTube and guess what? Authors and writers are reporting back the results, they are working, yes, they are selling more books because of it. [...]
How to Promote Your Self Published Book
You have labored over your book and finally got to the point where it is ready to be self published. But how can you be sure that others will want to read your book when they see it on the bookshelves in your local bookstore? One way that you can use for self published book [...]
Punctuation Guide Audiobook
Punctuation Guide Audiobook
What you need to know about punctuation as taught widely in high school and grade schools.
As the author says, “It is far easier to improve your writing by using proper punctuation than by studying grammar, a far more complex subject.”
The author scopes out the project to assure the listener that this is not [...]
Elements of Style – Audiobook with AudioPrint
Elements of Style – Audiobook with AudioPrintBy Professor William Strunk
What you need to know about grammar and writing as taught widely in colleges, high schools, and grammar schools wherever American English is spoken!
William Strunk, Professor at Cornell, wrote his famous “Little Book” on good grammar and writing to simplify the subject for students far and [...]
OpenOffice.org Program & Audiobook
OpenOffice.org Program & Audiobook
OpenOffice.org offers for $3.99 what Microsoft’s Office Suite offers for $399, but simpler and easier to use, with no upgrade costs or hurdles to overcome. Has all the major programs: Writer, Calc, Base, Impress (Presentations), Draw, and Math.
Openoffice.org was created by developers in a collaborative way to offer an affordable office and [...]
Managing Your Home Office
Managing Your Home Office (Audiobook)
By Deaver Brown
Over 25 percent of Americans work out of a home office, and of those who do not, many see it as a future goal.
The question is, how do you make it work? What materials are needed and what discipline is required? Learn the answer to these questions in [...]
Business Startup: Launch Your Dream
Business Startup: Launch Your Dream (Audiobook)
By Deaver Brown
Learn what it takes to start your own business and launch your dream in 60 minutes of conversation and instruction. This audiobook is part of the Simply Magazine Home & Office series. For use in your CD player or computer. MP3 & iPod compatible.
How to Be a [...]
