To write even a simple story requires some practice. An uneducated person generally tells a story badly, as he does not have logical arrangement of thoughts. So, he continuously repeats himself, omits important points, which he brings in afterwards out of place, and gives importance to minor details and fails to emphasize the leading and most important points.
To write a good story, you must have the whole plot clear in your mind, and the main points arranged in their proper order.
HINTS
1. Before you begin to write, see that you have a clear idea of the plot of the story in your mind.
2. When you think you have gathered enough material for your story, read over the notes you have jotted down to select the points most suitable for your story's theme.
3. Be careful to connect the points naturally, so that the whole will read well as a connected piece of good composition. Otherwise, the essay will be disconnected, badly arranged, disproportioned, and full of repetitions and irrelevancies.
4. Where possible, introduce dialogue or conversation; but, be careful to make it interesting, spontaneous, convincing and natural.
5. The conclusion of a story is important. The entire story should be composed to lead up to it naturally, and then it should come as a bit of surprise.
6. Suppy a title to the story. You may choose the main character, object or incident of the story.
7. Revise your work. See that your composition is grammatical and in good simple English. If necessary, rewrite it until you know you can not make it better.
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June 24, 2008
May 20, 2008
How to Write a Precis
The word "precis" has been derived from a French word (pronounced pressee) connected with the English word precise. A precis is a summary, and precis-writing means summarising. A precis is the gist or main theme of a passage expressed in as few words as possible. No rigid rule can be set for the length of a precis, but still it may be said that precis should not contain more than a third of the number of words in the original passage.
So, practice in precis-writing is of immense value for practical life. In any position or stage of life, the ability to grasp quickly and accurately what is read or heard, and to reproduce it clearly and concisely, is of the utmost importance.
Steps involved in precis-writing:
1. First carefully read the passage several times to apprehend clearly its main theme.
2. Examine the passage in detail to get the perfect meaning of each word, phrase and sentence.
3. Supply a short title which will express the subject.
4. Select and note down the the most important points required to express the main theme.
5. Calculate the total number of words present in the passage, and accordingly note the length of the number of words that would be contained in the precis. Now, write down the first draft.
6. While writing, remember that you are to express only the gist of the passage in your own words. Add nothing, make no comment, correct no facts. The precis must be complete, self-contained, and a connected whole.
7. Revise and proofread your draft. Let the language be simple and direct.
8. Write out neatly the fair copy under the title you have chosen.
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So, practice in precis-writing is of immense value for practical life. In any position or stage of life, the ability to grasp quickly and accurately what is read or heard, and to reproduce it clearly and concisely, is of the utmost importance.
Steps involved in precis-writing:
1. First carefully read the passage several times to apprehend clearly its main theme.
2. Examine the passage in detail to get the perfect meaning of each word, phrase and sentence.
3. Supply a short title which will express the subject.
4. Select and note down the the most important points required to express the main theme.
5. Calculate the total number of words present in the passage, and accordingly note the length of the number of words that would be contained in the precis. Now, write down the first draft.
6. While writing, remember that you are to express only the gist of the passage in your own words. Add nothing, make no comment, correct no facts. The precis must be complete, self-contained, and a connected whole.
7. Revise and proofread your draft. Let the language be simple and direct.
8. Write out neatly the fair copy under the title you have chosen.
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April 9, 2008
Features of A Good School Essay
The word Essay is defined as "a literary composition on any subject." Today, let us discuss about the characteristics of a good school essay.
1) Unity - An essay must be a unity, developing one subject with a definite purpose. The subject may be treated in different ways and from different points of view.
2) Order - With unity of subject, there should be unity of treatment as well. The essay should have a certain ordered line of thought and come to a definite conclusion.
3) Brevity - Schhol essays should not be long. Usually they are written within 300 words, but there is no hard and fast rule as to the exact length of the essays. But, a good essay should be a brief exercise.
4) Style - The style of an essay must be dignified and literary. The language and sentence construction should be simple, direct and natural.
5) The personal touch - An essay should reveal the personal feelings and opinions of the writer. This personal touch is necessary, otherwise the essay will be boring and will lack individuality.
To conclude, the three most necessary features in a good essay are suitable subject matter, proper arrangement, and adequate power of expression.
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1) Unity - An essay must be a unity, developing one subject with a definite purpose. The subject may be treated in different ways and from different points of view.
2) Order - With unity of subject, there should be unity of treatment as well. The essay should have a certain ordered line of thought and come to a definite conclusion.
3) Brevity - Schhol essays should not be long. Usually they are written within 300 words, but there is no hard and fast rule as to the exact length of the essays. But, a good essay should be a brief exercise.
4) Style - The style of an essay must be dignified and literary. The language and sentence construction should be simple, direct and natural.
5) The personal touch - An essay should reveal the personal feelings and opinions of the writer. This personal touch is necessary, otherwise the essay will be boring and will lack individuality.
To conclude, the three most necessary features in a good essay are suitable subject matter, proper arrangement, and adequate power of expression.
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March 6, 2008
Choose The Right "Person" For Your Audience
A decision that is closely related to active or passive voice is whether you should write in the first person (I, we) or the more impersonal third person (he, she, they). And should you write in the second person (you)?
These questions don't have a single, definite answer. First-person writing encourages the use of the active voice and avoids awkward substitutes for I (such as the author). Third-person writing puts the writer in the background and avoids being over familiar, which may be appropriate in certain writing.
Scientific or technical writings, where the emphasis is on results, usually have an impersonal third-person approach. First-person writing may deviate the reader's attention from the message to the messenger.
Other kinds of writing may require for the more friendly, human tone of first-person writing. This post is an example of first and second-person writing. What I present here is my advice, and I'm talking to you! Let the nature of the writing and of the audience determine your choice.
These questions don't have a single, definite answer. First-person writing encourages the use of the active voice and avoids awkward substitutes for I (such as the author). Third-person writing puts the writer in the background and avoids being over familiar, which may be appropriate in certain writing.
Scientific or technical writings, where the emphasis is on results, usually have an impersonal third-person approach. First-person writing may deviate the reader's attention from the message to the messenger.
Other kinds of writing may require for the more friendly, human tone of first-person writing. This post is an example of first and second-person writing. What I present here is my advice, and I'm talking to you! Let the nature of the writing and of the audience determine your choice.
August 23, 2007
The Art of Letter-Writing
It is absolutely necessary for everyone to acquire the art of letter-writing for practical reasons. Hence, every educated person should know how to write a clear letter. Though, there are several kinds of letters ( friendly letters, business letters etc.), certain matters of form are there which are common to all. The five points of form that should be taken into consideration while writing any kind of letter are as follows:
1) The Heading
2) The Greeting or Salutation
3) The Communication or Message - the body of the letter
4) The Subscription or Conclusion
5) The Signature
1) The Heading - This consists of the writer's address and the date. This informs the reader where you wrote the letter and when, i.e. on which date.
2) The Greeting or Salutation - Depending on the relation you have with the person you are writing the letter to, the form of greeting will vary. To family members, friends, it will be - Dear Father, Dear Rahul etc., whereas to business people, it will be - Dear Sir etc.
3) The Communication or body of the letter - This is the letter itself, and the style of the writing will depend on the kind of letter you wish to write. The style of a letter to your close friend will be completely different from that of a purely business letter. However, the points that apply to all letters are as follows:
a) Divide your letter into paragraphs
b) Use simple and direct language - do not use long words and flowery language. Be direct in saying what you want to say.
c) Be complete
d) Write neatly - Do not give the reader unnecessary trouble with bad hand writing.
e) Check your punctuation - Incorrect use of punctuation may change the whole meaning of a sentence.
4) The Subscription or Conclusion - The letter should not end abruptly. Certain forms of polite leave-taking are suggested, such as: Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully etc.
5) The Signature or the name of the writer - This must be present below the Subscription. For example:
Yours sincerely,
A.L. Pandey
Everyone has sometimes to write letters of some sort, and knowing the basic points of letter-writing is therefore, truly a necessity.
1) The Heading
2) The Greeting or Salutation
3) The Communication or Message - the body of the letter
4) The Subscription or Conclusion
5) The Signature
1) The Heading - This consists of the writer's address and the date. This informs the reader where you wrote the letter and when, i.e. on which date.
2) The Greeting or Salutation - Depending on the relation you have with the person you are writing the letter to, the form of greeting will vary. To family members, friends, it will be - Dear Father, Dear Rahul etc., whereas to business people, it will be - Dear Sir etc.
3) The Communication or body of the letter - This is the letter itself, and the style of the writing will depend on the kind of letter you wish to write. The style of a letter to your close friend will be completely different from that of a purely business letter. However, the points that apply to all letters are as follows:
a) Divide your letter into paragraphs
b) Use simple and direct language - do not use long words and flowery language. Be direct in saying what you want to say.
c) Be complete
d) Write neatly - Do not give the reader unnecessary trouble with bad hand writing.
e) Check your punctuation - Incorrect use of punctuation may change the whole meaning of a sentence.
4) The Subscription or Conclusion - The letter should not end abruptly. Certain forms of polite leave-taking are suggested, such as: Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully etc.
5) The Signature or the name of the writer - This must be present below the Subscription. For example:
Yours sincerely,
A.L. Pandey
Everyone has sometimes to write letters of some sort, and knowing the basic points of letter-writing is therefore, truly a necessity.
December 30, 2006
You Can Be An Author
"You should write a book." For years, I had been hearing this comment. Writing an entire book seemed completely overwhelming, and so, for a long time, I contented myself with writing short articles. One day, inspiration for an article hit me and, as I started writing, paragraphs began flowing out at an enormous rate. Before I knew it, a rather lengthy piece was developing. It was too long to be an article, so, I decided it would not hurt to try self-publishing a little booklet. Was I ever surprised! The first printing of this 32-page black and white booklet sold out within a week.
All of us have an area which we have more knowledge and experience than the person next to us. What many do not realize is that there is often a hungry market out there ready and willing to pay for the information we have to offer. Yes, it takes a tremendous amount of effort to see a book to completion and printing, but it is well worth it.
Some things I have learned through the experience:
1. Start small. Don’t attempt to tackle a 400-page work for your first publication. You will also save yourself a bundle on printing if you keep it small. I recommend a booklet under 50-pages to launch your career as an author.
2. Enlist the help of others who are more experienced. If you know someone who has published anything, ask their advice and help. You will gain invaluable information from them and save yourself many headaches. In addition, request assistance from others for editing and proofreading. No matter how meticulous you are, it is always good to have other eyes review the final draft before it goes to the printer.
3. Be prepared to deal with disappointment. When you put your heart into something only to hear, "We're not interested," it is easy to take it personally. But, you must continually remind yourself that this is part of the package deal in self-publishing. For every "yes" you receive at least five "no's" (or so it seems). Learning to humbly and graciously accept rejection, not let it get you down, and keep pressing forward is an absolute must in self-publishing, especially at the beginning.
4. The more you market, the more you sell. You can publish an excellent book, but unless people know it is available, you cannot expect many buyers. The possibilities for marketing are endless. Check out all the books on marketing your local library offers. These will give you some great starter ideas. Send out an e-mail to friends, family, and business associates announcing your book’s publication date and offer a limited-time pre-publication special. Join self-publishing groups and let them know about your book. Ask others to promote your book. Be pro-active and do not be afraid to try novel ideas!
About The Author
Crystal Paine is a 23-year-old homeschool graduate and the owner of Covenant Wedding Source, LLC (an online retail bridal business). She writes articles on a variety of topics and is the author of The Merchant Maiden: Earning an Income Without Compromising Convictions. She lives with her husband in Kansas. For more information on her business and booklet, visit her website: www.covenantweddingsource.com
All of us have an area which we have more knowledge and experience than the person next to us. What many do not realize is that there is often a hungry market out there ready and willing to pay for the information we have to offer. Yes, it takes a tremendous amount of effort to see a book to completion and printing, but it is well worth it.
Some things I have learned through the experience:
1. Start small. Don’t attempt to tackle a 400-page work for your first publication. You will also save yourself a bundle on printing if you keep it small. I recommend a booklet under 50-pages to launch your career as an author.
2. Enlist the help of others who are more experienced. If you know someone who has published anything, ask their advice and help. You will gain invaluable information from them and save yourself many headaches. In addition, request assistance from others for editing and proofreading. No matter how meticulous you are, it is always good to have other eyes review the final draft before it goes to the printer.
3. Be prepared to deal with disappointment. When you put your heart into something only to hear, "We're not interested," it is easy to take it personally. But, you must continually remind yourself that this is part of the package deal in self-publishing. For every "yes" you receive at least five "no's" (or so it seems). Learning to humbly and graciously accept rejection, not let it get you down, and keep pressing forward is an absolute must in self-publishing, especially at the beginning.
4. The more you market, the more you sell. You can publish an excellent book, but unless people know it is available, you cannot expect many buyers. The possibilities for marketing are endless. Check out all the books on marketing your local library offers. These will give you some great starter ideas. Send out an e-mail to friends, family, and business associates announcing your book’s publication date and offer a limited-time pre-publication special. Join self-publishing groups and let them know about your book. Ask others to promote your book. Be pro-active and do not be afraid to try novel ideas!
About The Author
Crystal Paine is a 23-year-old homeschool graduate and the owner of Covenant Wedding Source, LLC (an online retail bridal business). She writes articles on a variety of topics and is the author of The Merchant Maiden: Earning an Income Without Compromising Convictions. She lives with her husband in Kansas. For more information on her business and booklet, visit her website: www.covenantweddingsource.com
December 22, 2006
OUR WRITING ANXIETY - 10 WAYS TO BRING RELIEF
Anxiety, apprehension, cold feet, consternation, dismay, distress, dread, fear, fright, horror, nervousness, panic, scare, strain, stress, tension, terror, trepidation, unease or uneasiness: whatever it's called, you've got it.
And the reason is ... you've got to write an article!
Writing anxiety or 'writer's block' happens to all writers at some point in their writing lives. It may be that you don't know what to write about or, with your topic firmly in place, you don't know where to start.
At this point, procrastination sets in.
Doing anything, rather than actually writing, seems a whole lot better than putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard. Even walking the dog, in pouring rain and gale-force winds, has higher priority!
Try some of these ways to restore your writing equilibrium:
1. Avoid starting with a blank page. There's nothing more daunting than beginning from nothing. Work with a template. This will help you to stay focused on your topic. Download and print out some appropriate free graphic organizers from the Internet or use graphic organizer software, like NotateIt, that will help you to rearrange and organise your thoughts in freestyle format.
2. Brainstorm your topic. Take some time out for creative thinking with a friend or colleague. You'll get some new twists on the theme, especially if they're not 'experts' in your subject matter!
3. Write an outline. Just set out a list of headings. They don't even have to be in order - you can always rearrange them later. Write each heading on a separate card or piece of paper and shuffle the result. A new order may emerge that you hadn't thought of, giving you a new slant on your topic.
4. Use a whiteboard. Fix a large magnetic whiteboard on your wall and use it to rearrange your ideas. If a whiteboard on the wall feels too intrusive, try some inexpensive whiteboard software on your PC instead.
5. Break your task down into smaller chunks. From your outline, choose one heading and write. Then go on to another heading and write. It doesn't matter which order you write in, because it can all be rearranged later. Not only that, you're achieving your larger goal in a series of smaller steps and that makes it much more manageable.
6. Write in the way that you speak. It's friendlier to read and it's an easier and more natural way for you to write.
7. Don't worry about perfection too soon. Spell checking, indenting paragraphs, changing font size - this is the icing on the cake. Just let your writing flow and, just for once, forget the grammar. Perfection can come later - at the redrafting stage.
8. Think about your readers in a different way. You may be anxious that your article is not "good enough" to be read by your peers. Remember, even if your audience are "experts", they don't know what you think about your subject. Nor does it mean that they know everything there is to know about a subject area. Target your writing towards an intelligent, enthusiastic, but non-expert, reader and your writing confidence will grow.
9. You've completed your writing. This is your first draft. The secret, now, is to redraft and redraft again. You'd be surprised at just how many things you'll want to say differently when the sun rises tomorrow! Read your article once a day, make changes then put it aside until the next day. In a few days, you'll read your article and find nothing to change. That's when you're ready to publish!
10. Believe in yourself. The first articles you write may not be perfect but the more you write, the better your style will become. It's like learning to walk - all it takes is a little time and lots of practice.
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(c) 2005 Lynda Blake
About the Author:
Lynda Blake is a UK freelance writer Resources used in preparing this article: Whiteboard Software: http://www.notateit.com Free Graphic Organizers: http://www.nutsinmay.com
And the reason is ... you've got to write an article!
Writing anxiety or 'writer's block' happens to all writers at some point in their writing lives. It may be that you don't know what to write about or, with your topic firmly in place, you don't know where to start.
At this point, procrastination sets in.
Doing anything, rather than actually writing, seems a whole lot better than putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard. Even walking the dog, in pouring rain and gale-force winds, has higher priority!
Try some of these ways to restore your writing equilibrium:
1. Avoid starting with a blank page. There's nothing more daunting than beginning from nothing. Work with a template. This will help you to stay focused on your topic. Download and print out some appropriate free graphic organizers from the Internet or use graphic organizer software, like NotateIt, that will help you to rearrange and organise your thoughts in freestyle format.
2. Brainstorm your topic. Take some time out for creative thinking with a friend or colleague. You'll get some new twists on the theme, especially if they're not 'experts' in your subject matter!
3. Write an outline. Just set out a list of headings. They don't even have to be in order - you can always rearrange them later. Write each heading on a separate card or piece of paper and shuffle the result. A new order may emerge that you hadn't thought of, giving you a new slant on your topic.
4. Use a whiteboard. Fix a large magnetic whiteboard on your wall and use it to rearrange your ideas. If a whiteboard on the wall feels too intrusive, try some inexpensive whiteboard software on your PC instead.
5. Break your task down into smaller chunks. From your outline, choose one heading and write. Then go on to another heading and write. It doesn't matter which order you write in, because it can all be rearranged later. Not only that, you're achieving your larger goal in a series of smaller steps and that makes it much more manageable.
6. Write in the way that you speak. It's friendlier to read and it's an easier and more natural way for you to write.
7. Don't worry about perfection too soon. Spell checking, indenting paragraphs, changing font size - this is the icing on the cake. Just let your writing flow and, just for once, forget the grammar. Perfection can come later - at the redrafting stage.
8. Think about your readers in a different way. You may be anxious that your article is not "good enough" to be read by your peers. Remember, even if your audience are "experts", they don't know what you think about your subject. Nor does it mean that they know everything there is to know about a subject area. Target your writing towards an intelligent, enthusiastic, but non-expert, reader and your writing confidence will grow.
9. You've completed your writing. This is your first draft. The secret, now, is to redraft and redraft again. You'd be surprised at just how many things you'll want to say differently when the sun rises tomorrow! Read your article once a day, make changes then put it aside until the next day. In a few days, you'll read your article and find nothing to change. That's when you're ready to publish!
10. Believe in yourself. The first articles you write may not be perfect but the more you write, the better your style will become. It's like learning to walk - all it takes is a little time and lots of practice.
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(c) 2005 Lynda Blake
About the Author:
Lynda Blake is a UK freelance writer Resources used in preparing this article: Whiteboard Software: http://www.notateit.com Free Graphic Organizers: http://www.nutsinmay.com
December 9, 2006
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EVERYONE should learn how to write to connect. No... you won't become a brilliant writer overnight. But anyone (with average IQ and some motivation) can indeed write effectively. It starts by dropping the baggage of what you've "mislearned" (or never learned). Read this book. MYCPS! is crucial for your online success. Click here: http://mycps.sitesell.com/ebook13555.html
There are over 100 books about writing to sell online. There is only one book about writing to communicate... about writing to "PREsell."
MYCPS! is now totally free. Why? The skill set you acquire is too basic, do-able and important not to give it away. Of course, we're hoping you like it so much you decide to try Site Build It! next (http://buildit.sitesell.com/ebook13555.html). That part is up to you, of course. This gift is no strings attached.
EVERYONE should learn how to write to connect. No... you won't become a brilliant writer overnight. But anyone (with average IQ and some motivation) can indeed write effectively. It starts by dropping the baggage of what you've "mislearned" (or never learned). Read this book. MYCPS! is crucial for your online success. Click here: http://mycps.sitesell.com/ebook13555.html
November 22, 2006
Ten Quick Tips For Improved Writing
Ten Quick Tips for Inexperienced Writers
by V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D.
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is simply knowing how to get started. If you’ve unsure of your writing skills, then here are some quick tips to help you get started.
1. Get yourself a thesaurus-or better yet, two of them. These can be tremendously helpful tools when you’re struggling to find the right word. A thesaurus is no substitute for a solid vocabulary, but it is still helpful in a pinch.
2. Avoid using the same word too frequently. This can make one’s work sound repetitive. Again, a good thesaurus can be helpful in this regard.
3. Keep your sentences fairly short, since longer sentences can sound unwieldy. I’ve found that 17 words or fewer is a good guideline. Do remember that this is just a guideline, though.
4. Even as you keep the sentences short, make sure that they flow together well. Sometimes, unskilled writers will simply chop longer sentences up into shorter segments that don’t blend together smoothly. If in doubt, try rephrasing the sentences or adding the proper connective phrases (e.g. "then," "so," "as a result").
5. Get a copy of "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White. It’s a short book, but incredibly helpful. There is no better reference for aspiring writers.
6. Don’t rely too much on your word processor’s grammar checking features. They can be quite impressive, but their capabilities are still quite limited. Spelling checkers are also limited in their capabilities, since they cannot recognize a lot of proper names and technical terms. In addition, spell checkers cannot detect situations wherein the user has entered the wrong word in place of the proper one.
7. Proofread, proofread and proofread... over and over. When you’re done, have a friend proofread your work as well.
8. Remember your target audience. Ask yourself, "What information will my audience require in order to understand what I’m saying?"
9. Avoid clever wordplay unless you’re sure that it will work. In most cases, it is best to gain more writing experience before trying something witty.
10. Remember the artists adage, "Practice, practice, practice"? If you want to become good at writing, then write, write and write!
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About The Author
V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. is a senior electrical and software engineer at Cellular Technology Ltd (www.immunospot.com, www.elispot-analyzers.de, www.elispot.cn).
by V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D.
One of the biggest problems that inexperienced writers have is simply knowing how to get started. If you’ve unsure of your writing skills, then here are some quick tips to help you get started.
1. Get yourself a thesaurus-or better yet, two of them. These can be tremendously helpful tools when you’re struggling to find the right word. A thesaurus is no substitute for a solid vocabulary, but it is still helpful in a pinch.
2. Avoid using the same word too frequently. This can make one’s work sound repetitive. Again, a good thesaurus can be helpful in this regard.
3. Keep your sentences fairly short, since longer sentences can sound unwieldy. I’ve found that 17 words or fewer is a good guideline. Do remember that this is just a guideline, though.
4. Even as you keep the sentences short, make sure that they flow together well. Sometimes, unskilled writers will simply chop longer sentences up into shorter segments that don’t blend together smoothly. If in doubt, try rephrasing the sentences or adding the proper connective phrases (e.g. "then," "so," "as a result").
5. Get a copy of "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White. It’s a short book, but incredibly helpful. There is no better reference for aspiring writers.
6. Don’t rely too much on your word processor’s grammar checking features. They can be quite impressive, but their capabilities are still quite limited. Spelling checkers are also limited in their capabilities, since they cannot recognize a lot of proper names and technical terms. In addition, spell checkers cannot detect situations wherein the user has entered the wrong word in place of the proper one.
7. Proofread, proofread and proofread... over and over. When you’re done, have a friend proofread your work as well.
8. Remember your target audience. Ask yourself, "What information will my audience require in order to understand what I’m saying?"
9. Avoid clever wordplay unless you’re sure that it will work. In most cases, it is best to gain more writing experience before trying something witty.
10. Remember the artists adage, "Practice, practice, practice"? If you want to become good at writing, then write, write and write!
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About The Author
V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. is a senior electrical and software engineer at Cellular Technology Ltd (www.immunospot.com, www.elispot-analyzers.de, www.elispot.cn).
June 29, 2005
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February 27, 2005
HOW to write to COMMUNICATE
Everyone knows that Web is a TEXT communication medium. People look for information on the Internet and this information is found only on a website. So, the content of a website plays a very important role in driving traffic to the website. The more a website is informative in content, the more successful it will be. If people get the information they are looking for, it is more likely that they will visit the website over and over again.
Hence, you should write good and original content to make your site different from the rest of the sites on the Internet. Don't bore your visitors with the same stuffs which are available on the other sites. If you have products to sell or services to offer, remember NOT to simply sell your products and services. If you want to write effectively for the Web and connect deeply and easily with visitors to your site, you need to PREsell.
Somehow, we have become obsessed with everything except how to write that CONTENT/ TEXT. Ken Evoy's book 'Make Your Content PREsell!' fills a gap that exists because most of us never really learned how to write to communicate when we should have in school. ANYONE who communicates on the Internet, even if it's only via e-mail, NEEDS this book. On second thoughts, EVERONE needs this book, because this book shows you exactly how to write to PREsell.
Make Your Content PREsell! (MYCPS!) shows you, step by step, clearly...
1) how to write to COMMUNICATE
2) how to develop your own "voice" with flair and substance
3) how to spin your site/business/self into a unique position
4) how to honestly convince people to trust and like you.
No other book in the world shows you how to do this. We live in a world where words have the ultimate power - without the right words, you're finished. Content of a website can either MAKE you or DESTROY you. THAT is why this book is so important. So, buy it and absorb it NOW. Once you understand the power of this book, your words will undoubtedly have more power!! So, click here -> http://mycps.sitesell.com/ebook13555.html
Hence, you should write good and original content to make your site different from the rest of the sites on the Internet. Don't bore your visitors with the same stuffs which are available on the other sites. If you have products to sell or services to offer, remember NOT to simply sell your products and services. If you want to write effectively for the Web and connect deeply and easily with visitors to your site, you need to PREsell.
Somehow, we have become obsessed with everything except how to write that CONTENT/ TEXT. Ken Evoy's book 'Make Your Content PREsell!' fills a gap that exists because most of us never really learned how to write to communicate when we should have in school. ANYONE who communicates on the Internet, even if it's only via e-mail, NEEDS this book. On second thoughts, EVERONE needs this book, because this book shows you exactly how to write to PREsell.
Make Your Content PREsell! (MYCPS!) shows you, step by step, clearly...
1) how to write to COMMUNICATE
2) how to develop your own "voice" with flair and substance
3) how to spin your site/business/self into a unique position
4) how to honestly convince people to trust and like you.
No other book in the world shows you how to do this. We live in a world where words have the ultimate power - without the right words, you're finished. Content of a website can either MAKE you or DESTROY you. THAT is why this book is so important. So, buy it and absorb it NOW. Once you understand the power of this book, your words will undoubtedly have more power!! So, click here -> http://mycps.sitesell.com/ebook13555.html
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