New FTC Rule Regarding Social Media Writing
The FTC considers any endorsements or testimonials in social media writing to be deceptive advertising. The Federal Trade Commission has announced that starting December 1, 2009 all people who write web content must disclose any compensation
they received. More ...
Your Book is a Business
Once the final draft is written, you're no longer an author. You're an entrepreneur with a product to sell, and it's critical that you start thinking that way. Instead of spending your time on editing and proofreading, you've got to invest your time in marketing activities. More ...
How Much You Should Charge for Freelance Writing
You don't want to price yourself out of the freelance writing market, but you want to get paid for the quality of your writing. So, what do you charge? This is a question that gets asked hundreds of times by new freelance writers. More ...
Copywriting - Where to Get Paid Jobs and Projects
Copy writing and proofreading is a freelance job that many consider these days. Many are seeking alternative sources of income and copy writing does not require any formal education and can be done from home by just about anyone. More ...
What to do if Someone Violates Your Copyright
The best way to protect your writing is to make it obsolete and outdated by cranking out fresh new relevant material every day. The worst way to protect your writing is to threaten and intimidate a publisher, unless of course you consider your writing career to be over. More ...
Earn Cash Fast Online by Writing Simple Articles
If I handed you a system to earn cash fast online that was not only so simple a child could do it but generates income for years, would you be interested? Just sign up to websites like Associated Content, Helium and eHow, they're free to join and when your articles are accepted you begin earning income. More ...
The Three Commandments of Writing a Children's Picture Book
Many beginners believe writing picture books are a breeze, but it requires a lot of skill to pack a story into a few words. If writing a picture book is your dream, here are some tips to consider before you begin. More ...
The Secrets of Successful Copywriting For The Internet
The most important thing about successful copywriting for the internet, is making a good first impression. When someone visits your website or sales page, or reads your article, that is your chance to get their attention and convince them that you or your internet business are worth knowing about. More ...
Using Online Forums to Generate Article Ideas
There are a number of different ways that you can go about getting ideas for your articles. One of those methods involves using online forums. It is important that you carefully choose the online message forums that you turn to. More ...
How Much Should I Charge for Article Writing?
For those who are just starting in the field of content writing, one of the questions you may ask is how much to charge for your service. I've come across clients who were pay $20 for 500 words. However, generally, it would be impossible to attain that rate unless you are a top content writer who is in high demand. More ...
How to Create Effective Calls to Action in Your Marketing
Calls to action should be included in almost every piece of marketing, whether focused at businesses or consumers. Calls to action guide the audience towards a real-world action. If there's one thing the copywriter wants the audience to read and internalise, it's the
call to action. More ...
Storyboarding as a Tool for Writers
Filmmakers utilize a tool that most writers do not use but should: storyboarding. Storyboarding is essentially a graphic version of each scene, depicted on individual 'boards' or panels. More ...
How to Write for a Global Audience
Today, there is a greater chance of your work being read by someone on a different continent, especially if you write online. It's predicted that by 2011, there will be 1.5 billion people globally with Internet access, be aware of terminology and cultural differences. More ...
How to Prepare To Teach a Course
When teaching a course, having clear objectives for your course will help you know exactly what to teach, and will help your students realize what they should be learning. More ...
