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2008

Five ways to put more hours in your writing day

The Michael Phelps secret to writing

Why fiction is better than truth

Do you have your readers' numbers?


Why you must murder your darlings


Five hard-learned secrets to writing a book

Five emergency room lessons for writers and editors

How to find your voice


Why you should celebrate your inner slacker

2007

The seven habits of highly effective writers

Are you doomed like Sisyphus?

How to organize your hard drive for writing faster

Writing advice from Winston Churchill to Andy Rooney

William Shakespeare's 5 best copywriting tips

How to manage your grammar checker so it doesn't manage you

Fats Waller's secret to getting on a writing roll

Have you been sucked in by the myth of talent?

Not just talk: How 5 high school debating tactics can make you a better writer

Why speed counts when it comes to writing

2006

The art of the interview

The three biggest mistakes that website writers make

What the Queen learned from Diana -- and why it matters to you

Stop the presses! What everybody ought to know about publishing

How to win friends and influence copy

How a math concept you learned in grade 5 can dramatically improve your writing

Pizza anyone?

It ain't over til the good looking guys sing

On point or just sucked in?

Cracking the da Vinci Code

2005

Why you should choose your words with care

How headlines and graphics can work together seamlessly

Every word counts in a headline


Stay in the present


Sometimes cliche can be helpful

Some parts of speech aren't meant for heavy lifting

The message behind medical stories

 

	Tips for Finding an Automotive Loan
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 618
	There's a good chance that at some point you're going to have to apply for an automotive loan, also known as a car loan … auto financing has grown into one of the largest loan industries in the world...

	Auto Parts Fast Announces Its New Site Design; More Exciting Deals , More High Quality and Dependable Auto Parts Coming Up
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 596
	With great pride, Auto Parts Fast announces its new fresh-looking, neatly designed, easy to navigate and secure site. With its fervent dedication to continue to refine its services, this top auto par...

	How To Make Your Own Cookie Bouquets
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 5501
	We've all seen them. Clusters of big, gourmet cookies, individually wrapped in shiny, colored cellophane, with bows and ribbons. They come in many styles and with different treats, toys or gift items...

	Masai Tribe
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 302
	The Masai tribe or Maasai are an indigenous African tribe located mainly in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They live along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. The Maasai are th...

	Capalbio : Farmhouse, Hotel, BandB Capalbio Maremma
	September 16, 2006, 3:34 pm | visits: 614
	Homeland of bandits and wild boar, with a view that embraces the whole Maremma, past the scented pines to the sparkling sea. Capalbio is at the southern border of Tuscany and perches on t...

	The Board See The Crescent, The Workers See The Whole Of The Moon.
	October 20, 2006, 9:01 am | visits: 719
	The board see the crescent, the workers see the whole of the moon. Why your business strategies won’t work Picture the scene. The Chief Executive of Endangered PLC, Ms D Point in...

	What Is Genuine Organic Skincare?
	November 1, 2006, 9:02 am | visits: 676
	There are many wonderful, holistic reasons for choosing organic skincare products. The reasons range from wanting to reduce the number of chemicals on your skin, for your health, skin sensitivity ...

	The Truth About Mexican Auto Insurance
	December 12, 2006, 5:00 pm | visits: 432
	The truth is; most Mexican auto insurance brokers will NOT tell you that auto insurance, when driving in Mexico is not enough. The fact of the matter is that if you get into an accident, ...

	Wealth Beyond The Dreams Of Avarice: Gold In World Of Warcraft
	January 14, 2007, 6:00 pm | visits: 659
	Is your character in World of Warcraft poor? Do you not have enough WoW gold to make your goals met in a timely fashion? Are you being hindered by character poverty? If so, we have the answer, the...

	Women's Dress Shoes Now In Your Daily Wardrobe
	May 31, 2007, 8:50 pm | visits: 582
	Women's dress shoes used to make an appearance only on special occasions, such as a wedding, or a party Now this necessary footwear have become part of today's woman's daily routine

	Using An Angel Care Baby Monitor For Peace Of Mind
	June 17, 2007, 3:02 pm | visits: 508
	You are expecting a baby, and are in the process of getting the nursery ready You love decorating, but at the same time you are looking into the more technical aspects of the nursery

	Your Smoking Addiction Can Be Un-Hooked And Un-Trapped
	July 20, 2007, 6:43 pm | visits: 385
	Hooked, trapped, desperate—Oh these words are so heart wringing Are those that utter these soul-searing cries being tied up by their thumbs

	High Quality Fiber Optic Splice Tent For Fiber Cabling Contractors
	September 4, 2007, 12:25 am | visits: 483
	Now everybody enjoys the convenience of emails, instant message, great web sites and even VoIP phone calls that high speed fiber optic communication network provides But have you ever wondered how those magic fiber optic cables are installed from San Francisco to New York

	Hiring A Seo Company Vs Ppc Marketing-the Investment That Makes Sense
	September 6, 2007, 4:54 am | visits: 467
	Inspite of all the differences, search engine optimization and PPC campaigns have one thing in common – they are both keyword driven Both the processes require investment and both are effective mediums of creating online presence

	Fleur De Lis Purses & Wallets
	October 10, 2007, 9:47 am | visits: 363
	With the increasingly popular fleur de lis fashion trend hitting the stores in droves, it is no surprise to see purses and wallets displaying the emblem this season Styles & Shapes Most recently the newest line of handbags and wallets with the fleur de lis emblem on them range from hobo style handbags to elegant bucket style bags perfect for the office or an evening out

	Digital Photo Frames The Hottest New Product
	December 14, 2007, 9:28 pm | visits: 299
	Digital Photo Frames are one of the hottest new products to hit the market and the variety of frame sizes and styles is amazing to say the very least You can mix and match your homes decor perfectly with a technology product that really is for todays living, it certainly does make the days of the plain old still photographed shot in a boring frame a real creature of the past

	Classic Tapestries Collection - The Tapestry Cycle
	December 24, 2007, 8:24 pm | visits: 328
	The French say, "La Dame a la Licorne", which I think may be best interpreted in English as "The Lady and the Unicorn", also known as the Tapestry Cycle It is one of the greatest works of art of the Middle Ages in Europe

	Top Adwords Mistakes Made In Australian Business
	February 23, 2008, 9:33 am | visits: 219
	After Setting up many successful adwords campaigns for Australian businesses, I have noticed these common Adwords mistakes: 1) Not enough keywords

	Five Things Your Car Insurance Company Doesn’t Want You To Know
	May 1, 2008, 1:28 am | visits: 165
	When you’re looking for the right auto insurance plan, it’s hard to tell which companies are helping you get the best car insurance quote and deals, and which ones are overcharging for their services The good news is there are hundreds of car insurance companies to choose from; you can get dozens of offers, compare insurance company ratings, and find out which insurance company can get you the best rate

	A Dollar in Change For a Pound of Cure
	June 21, 2008, 8:50 pm | visits: 138
	I went to my local grocery store the other day I needed some shaved deli meat for my famous "Killer Roast Beef Sandwiches

	Boys’ Haircuts
	November 25, 2006, 4:00 pm | visits: 24002
	Many doting parents spend a great deal of time deciding on haircuts for their daughters, but boys’ haircuts are also important. Perhaps boys, especially little boys, don’t seem to care very much a...

	6 Ways To Cure Bronchitis
	December 18, 2006, 6:00 pm | visits: 16663
	It’s bad enough to suffer from cough but why phlegm also? The combination of cough and phlegm is called bronchitis, which is an inflammation of the airways leading to lungs. The ...

	The Evil Packet Sniffer
	December 3, 2006, 9:00 am | visits: 16610
	A "Packet Sniffer" is a utility that sniffs without modifying the network's packets in any way. By comparison, a firewall sees all of a computer's packet traffic as well, but it has the a...

	6 Ways To Treat Gum Infection
	December 23, 2006, 6:00 pm | visits: 16521
	What can be better then having white teeth and pink healthy gums, having the perfect smile that everyone admires… mmm sounds amazing and so far from reality… Stop dreaming you can have it today!

	The Monthly Menstruation Pain
	December 21, 2006, 9:00 am | visits: 16249
	Bloating, Pain and bad mood – Does that sound familiar? All women have it, all men suffer from it. Every 28 days the female reproductive system is getting ready to receive an ovu...

	Do I Smell Bad From Cigarettes?
	December 5, 2006, 1:00 am | visits: 16236
	We know it's not good for us; we know it might get us sick or dead; we know we smell because we use it; we know it's a bad habit; we know most people don’t like us to do it next to them… ...

	Layered Haircuts
	November 30, 2006, 9:00 am | visits: 15132
	Many people are tired of having hair that is all one length opt for layered haircuts that give a more dramatic, stylish effect. True, hair that is all one length can easily be pulled back into a p...

	Muscle Gain Truth Review
	November 3, 2007, 10:46 am | visits: 14961
	If you lead a busy life and you can never seem to find the time to get to the gym, then the Muscle Gain Truth ‘No Fail System’ is just the workout for you Sean Nalewanyj was one of those guys everybody called ‘skinny’, and he was tired of it

	Trackback Spam Explained
	November 3, 2006, 11:03 am | visits: 12150
	In most blog applications, there is a feature called Trackback, which allows the user to send a trackback or notification to a different site or another blog that the user referred to in his own b...

	Understanding The Tropical Rainforest Food Web
	July 9, 2007, 10:54 am | visits: 10954
	The tropical rainforest food web is all about who eats who in the tropics The web describes the chain of events every organism goes through to obtain nutrition, or energy, in order to survive

	For The Love Of Verbivores: Disk Versus Disc
	January 27, 2008, 6:31 pm | visits: 8470
	Long-time readers of my newspaper columns know that exploring the etymology of words is a hobby—some would say a passion—while others would characterize it as a pathological obsession in need of immediate medical intervention As a card-carrying verbivore, I have observed through the years that floppies, hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and other digital storage devices have been referred to as both “disks” and “discs

	What You Should Know About Trackback Spam
	November 3, 2006, 11:03 am | visits: 6610
	Trackback facilitates communication between blogs. When a blogger writes a new entry whether to comment on or refer to an entry found at another blog, the commenting blogger can notify the other b...

	Writing Donation Request Letters
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 6263
	Writing a fundraising letter is not that difficult. However, you need to know what works and what doesn't before you invest your time composing your donation request. Fundraising letters have some ge...

	How To Make A Fruit Bouquet
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 6250
	Fruit Bouquets are quite interesting to make, and look delicious. They can be made out of real fruit or fake fruit- in this article I am using real fruit. If you decide to use real fruit then be awar...

	How To Make Your Own Cookie Bouquets
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 5501
	We've all seen them. Clusters of big, gourmet cookies, individually wrapped in shiny, colored cellophane, with bows and ribbons. They come in many styles and with different treats, toys or gift items...

	Application Letter Sample Warning
	October 5, 2007, 6:22 am | visits: 5397
	So, you finally finished your resume and now it’s time to write your application letter You know in order to get noticed you need your application letter to really stand out to the employer

	A Selection Of Funny Christmas Carols
	November 17, 2006, 6:00 pm | visits: 4935
	The Christmas season is just around the corner. Because of that, the airwaves are filled with joyous Christmas carols that everybody enjoys. And one good selection of Christmas carols are those cl...

	More Examples Of Haiku Poetry
	November 3, 2006, 11:03 am | visits: 4708
	Looking at examples of haiku poetry can help you better understand what haiku is. After all, it's by reading the words of others that inspire our own creativity. Take a look at this haiku poem by ...

	Chase Online
	March 7, 2007, 6:00 pm | visits: 4469
	Chase on line is a paperless system that allows members to gain quick access to their accounts information and view their statement with out accumulation additional papers from bills. Chase paperl...

	Butter Cream Icing Recipes
	October 24, 2008, 12:00 am | visits: 4016
	Recipe 1 1 ½ cups of different types of vegetable shortenings 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons flavors (colorless) 2 pounds of confectioner’s sugar ¼ to ½ cup of water or milk (water is a good choice...