How to Get Ideas for an Article?如何获得一些灵感的一篇文章呢?
October 31, 2006 2006年10月31日
Are you short of ideas?你是短期的想法呢? There are times when we are in the mood of writing an article, but suddenly may feel lost without ideas, wondering what do we write about.有些时候我们是在情绪写作的一篇文章,但突然可能会觉得失去了无思路,想知道什么,我们写。 Does it apply to you?是否适用于您呢?
I had many such occasions and found the following simple tips most useful.我有很多这样的场合,找到了以下简单的提示最有用的。
1. 1 。 Browsing the net浏览网
Just use your hitech machine which is awaiting to execute your commands.只需使用您的高科技机器,正等待执行你的命令。 Type the words “article ideas” in your favorite search engine and click.输入单词“文章思路”在您最喜爱的搜索引擎,然后按一下。 You will be amazed to find the number of articles the search engine has picked up for you.您一定会感到惊讶,找到一些文章搜索引擎已回升为您。 Just scanning some of them will help you to refresh your blocked mind and charge you with a number of ideas.刚才扫描他们中的一些将帮助您刷新您的封锁和记向您收取与一些想法。 Don’t forget to immediately jot it down in your Notepad before they disappear from your mind.不要忘记,立即记下来,在您的记事本,才消失,从您的想法。
2. 2 。 Newspapers and Magazines报纸和杂志
There is a tremendous amount of information lying in the Newspapers and Magazines.有大量的资料摆在了报纸和杂志。 Scan them thoroughly since quite a few of them may have been overlooked .扫描他们彻底以来,也有不少,他们可能已被忽视。 The daily newspaper provides you with a lot of relevant information on current topics.日报为您提供了很多有关的关于当前主题的信息。 The writer in you will get inspired and bring out excellent articles in minutes just by reading them.作者在你会得到启发和带出优秀的文章,在几分钟内刚刚通过阅读他们。
Got an Idea?得到一个主意呢? Turn it into a Novel in Thirty Days or Less!把它变成一种新颖的在三十天或以下的!
October 31, 2006 2006年10月31日
People can’t believe I did it, but I did.人们无法相信我没有,但是我确实。 I wrote my first novel, The League, in about 30 days.我写我的第一部小说,联盟,在大约30天。 I never spent more than two hours on any given day, unless I wrote then went back to edit.我从来没有用了两个多小时,在任何特定的一天,除非我写的,然后又回到编辑。 I also found and signed with a publisher in one month (see my article, Whatever It Is, Publish It Now, for details on this).我也发现,并签署了与出版者在一个月(见我的文章,无论是,出版现在,详情在此) 。 Friends, family, and colleagues are fascinated when I tell them this.朋友,家人和同事都着迷,当我告诉他们这一点。 It’s not possible, they say.它是不可能的,他们说。 Then, I enlighten them.然后,我开导他们。
The secret to writing a novel is quite simple.秘密写本小说是相当简单。 You don’t have to be John Grisham or Danielle Steel, either.你不一定要约翰格里沙姆或达尼埃尔钢,无论是。 In fact, you really need basic writing competence.其实,你真正需要的基本的写作能力。 Although I have years of experience in writing (I was a journalist for three years), I don’t consider myself on the level of the aforementioned novelists, in terms of style and eloquence.虽然我有多年的经验,以书面形式(我是一名记者为三年) ,我不认为自己对的水平,上述小说家,在条款的风格和口才。 What I am is a storyteller.我是一个故事。 I look for ideas that are unique.我期望的想法是独特的。 I look for a niche.我期待一个利基。 Take Grisham, for example.采取格里沙姆,例如。 His niche is courtroom drama.他的利基是审判戏剧。 He uses his experience as a lawyer, takes a new angle on a case, and turns it into some type of conspiracy that no one has considered.他用他的经验作为一个律师,需要有新的角度对一宗,并轮流到某种类型的阴谋,没有人考虑。
How to Grow Your Ezine Subscriber List如何增加您ezine订户名单
October 31, 2006 2006年10月31日
Your ezine subscriber list is a very valuable group.您ezine订户名单是一个非常宝贵的集团。 They are interested in your product of service.他们有兴趣在您的产品服务。 They *want* to hear from you occasionally.他们想* *听到您偶尔。 They are interested in what’s new with the subject and have asked to be kept in the loop.他们有兴趣有什么新课题,并已要求将存放在循环。
When I built my first website, I was mistaken thinking that just because I put a form to capture email addresses, people would fill it in. Very few did.当我建立了我的第一个网站,我错了,以为只是因为我提出的一种形式,以捕获电子邮件地址,人们将填补它英寸很少做。
Why not?为什么不呢? They had no reason to.他们没有理由。 No motivation.没有动机。 No return for giving out their information.没有回报给他们的资料。 I wrote a small time management workbook and offered it to subscribers.我写了一个小时间管理工作簿和提供它的订户。 After they clicked to join the list, they were directed to a .pdf version of the book.之后,他们点击加入名单,他们分别针对一。 PDF格式的图书。 As soon as I provided a reward for signing up, my subscriber list grew by leaps and bounds - almost 400%!尽快正如我所提供的报酬,签署了,我的订户名单,增长了跨越式发展-几乎4 00% ! I was so excited!我太激动了!
Then I sent out my first newsletter to these folks.然后我发出了我的第一时事通讯这些乡亲。 Lots of them bounced; they were invalid email addresses.很多他们退回;他们是无效的电子邮件地址。 These readers were willing to type in a little box to get a reward, but the prize came too easily.这些读者愿意类型在一个小盒子,以获得奖励,但奖金来太容易。
Distribute Your Self-Published Book - Part 1发布您的自我出版-第1部分
October 30, 2006 2006年10月30日
Where is your book now?那里是你的书,现在呢? With a distributor?与分销商呢? In a book store?在一本书,商店吗? Or, did it already die an early death after a few months?或者,它已经死了一个早期死亡经过几个月?
New self-published authors often believe they need a distributor to sell a lot of books.新的自我出版的作者,往往相信他们需要一个经销商卖了不少书籍。 They want to use Ingram or Baker & Taylor because they think they need to get their book into the “brick and mortar” bookstores like Barnes and Noble.他们要使用的英格拉姆或贝克与泰勒因为他们认为他们需要获得他们的图书变成“砖和迫击炮”一样,书店Barnes和崇高。
Authors go through many hoops and snags to accomplish this– what I call the “traditional publishing nightmare” of inefficiency and lack of support for authors.作者通过许多箍和障碍,要做到这一点-我称之为“传统出版的噩梦”的低效率和缺乏支持作者。 Usually the author only gets around 10% royalties and has to pay back all promotion expenses such as book signings.通常,作者只获得10 %左右的版税,并回馈所有推广开支,如预订签约。 So many hoops, some give up.这么多的箍,有些放弃。 So many authors I speak with who have gone this route still have hundreds, even thousands of unsold copies littering up storage space.这么多的作者我发言与谁了,这条路线仍然有数百,甚至数千未能售出的副本,乱抛垃圾的储存空间。 Talk about discouragement.谈到气馁。
Distributors Can be Dangerous to Your Book’s Health and Your Wallet分销商可以危险到您的书籍的健康和你的钱包
One author wrote, illustrated, and marketed six beautiful children’s books.一位作者写道,说明,和销售的6美丽的儿童读物。 Her books were well reviewed and received.她的书籍,以及检讨,并收到了。 For some time, the profits rolled in until her distributor went bankrupt, owing her $160,000.一段时间以来,利润在推出之前,她的分销商倒闭,由于她的十六点○万美元。 After she stopped crying, she decided to take her books on the road-to local fairs and talks where she could KEEP all the profits.之后,她停止了哭泣,她决定以她的书籍,道路,以当地的展览会和讲座,她可以保留所有的利润。
Three E-zine Alternatives You May Not Have Considered 3电子杂志的替代您可能没有考虑
October 30, 2006 2006年10月30日
During the free e-zine publishing teleclasses I offer every month, I always get a few people who say to me, “You know, publishing an e-zine sounds great, but I just don’t think I have the time to do it on an ongoing basis.” Or, “I’m not sure if I’ll have enough content to publish an e-zine.”期间,免费电子杂志出版teleclasses我提供每个月都有,我总是极少数人谁对我说, “你知道,出版一电子杂志的声音很大,但我只是不认为我有时间去这样做对一个持续的基础。 “ ,或”我不知道如果我将有足够的内容出版一电子杂志“ 。
If this is your case, you may want to consider one of these e-zine alternatives.如果这是您的情况下,您可能要考虑之一,这些电子杂志的选择。 These can still help you achieve your goal of establishing credibility, staying in touch with your prospects, and capturing your Web site visitors.这些仍然可以帮助您实现您的目标是建立公信力,在下榻的接触,与您的前景,以及捕捉您的网站访问者。
For the first two alternatives, you’ll need an e-mail autoresponder .为首次有两种办法,您需要一个电子邮件自动回复 。 This is like a fax-on-demand system that sends out e-mails automatically when others request them.这是像一个传真就点播系统,送出电子邮件自动当别人要求他们。
The great thing about autoresponders is that you can preset the timing of a series ahead of time.伟大的事autoresponders的是,您可以预设的时间提前了一系列的时间。 For example, you can schedule message 1 to go out immediately once a person signs up for the list.例如,您可以附表讯息1走出去,立即,一个人一旦注册了这份名单。 Message 2 could follow two weeks later.消息2可以仿效两个星期后。 Message 3 would follow two weeks after that.消息3将遵循两个星期后。 Get the idea?得到的想法呢?
ALTERNATIVE 1: THE “EVERGREEN” NEWSLETTER 选择1 : “长荣”时事通讯
If you don’t foresee yourself writing fresh new content every week or month that you publish, why not make your newsletter “evergreen?”如果您没有预见自己写作的新鲜新的内容,每星期或一个月内,您公布,为何不使您的时事通讯“长荣” ?
A Checklist For Drafting Business Letters And Emails核对起草商务信函和电子邮件
October 30, 2006 2006年10月30日
Write Right - You have an all important business letter or email drafted, proof read and waiting to be sent.写的权利-你有一个所有重要的商业信函或电邮起草,校对阅读并等待被发送。 Before you dash it off, use this self questionnaire to ensure that you have written to Express and not to Impress.之前,你冲它关闭,使用这种自我问卷,以确保您的书面表达,不要留下深刻的印象。
=> Is it actually necessary? = > ,它实际上是必要的呢? Would a phone call or personal visit do?会打电话或亲自访问做什么呢?
=> What is the purpose of the document? = >的目的是什么文件?
Is it to - Request information / Clarify a stand or position / Pass on information / Request action from your reader/s.是它-请求信息/澄清立场或立场/通过对信息/行动的要求,从您的读者/秒。 State the purpose in the first paragraph, preferably in the first line.国家的目的,在第一段,最好是在第一线。
=> Is the document addressed to the correct person? = >是文件给正确的人?
=> Do I need to send copies to anyone? = >我是否需要将拷贝发送给任何人呢?
=> If I want something, have I said by what date? = >如果我想要的东西,我说,什么日期?
=> If requesting action, am I doing it politely? = >如果要求的行动,我这样做礼貌?
=> Have I provided all the necessary information, facts and figures? = >我提供了所有必要的资料,事实和数字呢?
=> Have I made any assumptions? = >我所作的任何假设? If yes, get them verified.如果是的话,让他们核实。
=> Is there a clear understanding of what the next step is going to be? = >是有一个清醒的认识是什么,下一步是要?
This is known as the HOT POTATO because it will cause some reaction or movement from the reader.这也是众所周知的所谓的烫手山芋,因为它会引起一些反应,或运动,从读者。 An example of a HOT POTATO -一个例子,一个烫手山芋-
Top 7 Writers Sites for 2005顶端七作家网站2005年
October 29, 2006 2006年10月29日
If you dream of turning your book into a best seller, or you’re looking to become a best selling author in your field, then these sites promise to help you do just that.如果您的梦想,把您的图书成为畅销书,或者您希望成为最畅销的作者在您的领域,那么这些网站的承诺,以帮助您做到这一点。
Whether you are a reader or a writer, you’ll find something here that will help you build your writing career, or lead you to a great book.无论你是一个读者,或一个作家,您可以找到的东西在这里,这将帮助您建立您的写作生涯中,或导致您一个伟大的书。
Book Bonuses - http://www.bookbonuses.com - Have you read a good book lately?本书的奖金-h ttp://www.bookbonuses.com-您读过一本好书,最近? If not, this site will definitely encourage you too.如果没有,这个网站一定会鼓励你也。
If you’re a writer, you’ll definitely want to contact the site owner about your writing.如果您是一位作家,您一定要与网站所有者联系您的书面答复。 This site offers a newsletter with over $300 in bonuses just for signing up, and you’ll find out about some of the best titles, and authors, when you read the newsletter.这个网站提供了通讯与超过300元的奖金只为签署,且您了解一些最好的书籍,及作词家,当你阅读时事通讯。
Author’s Den - http://www.authorsden.com - Although this site requires a membership, it’s free to join.作者的书斋-h ttp://www.authorsden.com-虽然这个网站需要一个成员,它是免费的加入。 If you want to promote your writing, you can sign up for a premium membership that is an absolute steal.如果您想宣传您的写作,您可以注册一个会员国认为,保费是一项绝对的窃取。 You’ll also get your writing in front of readers who are looking for what you have to offer.您也可以让您以书面形式在前面的读者谁正在寻找您所提供的。 Not to be missed.不容错过的选择。
Power Keys To Writing Power-Packed Marketing Copy电源键写作的权力包装行销复制
October 29, 2006 2006年10月29日
In order to maximize your sales efforts and fully seize your greatest profit potential, these essential elements are a “must-have” and “must-apply” in all of your action-driven marketing communications.为了最大限度地为您的销售努力,并充分抓住您最大的收益潜力,这些基本要素是一个“必须具备”和“必须申请”在您所有的行动带动营销传播。
Value-Added, Benefit-Rich Headlines Make The Difference增值,有利于丰富的头条新闻,使差异
A bold, mouth-watering headline is considered by many a marketer to be the most important element of any super-effective marketing copy.一个大胆的,口-浇水的标题是许多人认为营销成为最重要的一环,任何超有效的市场推广复制。 Studies show the right headline can significantly increase response results to an offer exponentially.研究显示,正确的标题可显着提高反应的结果,以提供一个指数。
Did you know that only about 20% of your required prospects ever get beyond the headline to read the full body of the copy?你知道,只有约两成您所需的前景以往任何时候都摆脱标题阅读完整的尸体复制? It’s absolutely true!这是千真万确! So therefore, you must appropriately invest the time and brain power to make your headline sing.因此,你必须适当地投资的时间和脑组织的权力,使您的标题唱。
Avoid the witty or cute rhetoric routine.避免风趣或可爱的修辞学的例行公事。 Why?为什么? Because it always places too much attention on your company’s sensibilities rather than applying the laser-focus upon your potential client’s real needs and honest desires.因为它始终是地方太多注意对贵公司的面子,而不是运用激光聚焦后,您的潜在客户的实际需要和诚实的欲望。
The secret is that clients are far more interested in reading about “themselves” and their world than about your company and how big or great you think you are.秘密是,客户更感兴趣的在读“自己”和他们的世界比您的公司和有多大,或伟大的你以为你是。
How to use Articles to Boost Your Online Presence如何使用文章,以增加您的线上存在
October 29, 2006 2006年10月29日
Writing articles is one of the best ways to get free targeted traffic to your website and isn’t as hard as you may think!写文章是最好的方法之一,以获得免费的有针对性的交通到您的网站,是不是像您一样勤奋可能认为!
You don’t need to be an expert on the topic you are writing about.您不必是专家关于该专题的你写的。 Just pick an area that is related to the theme of your website, do some research using a search engine and before you know it you will have more knowledge on that subject than most.只要挑选一个领域是有关的主题,您的网站,做一些研究使用搜索引擎之前,你知道它,你将会有更多的知识,关于这一议题的比大多数。
Here are a few tips for writing your article:这里有一些撰写的技巧,您的文章:
· Think up a catchy headline to attract readers.想了一个引人注目的标题吸引读者。 If you’ve not re-written your headline at least a few times, it could probably be better!如果您没有再书面您的标题至少有几个时代,它可能是更好的!
· Try to keep the length of your article to around 500-1000 words尝试保持的长度您的文章约500-1000字
· Keep paragraphs short and to the point ?保持段落简短且切中要点? lots of white space makes your article easier on the eye for readers大量的白色空间,让您的文章更容易对眼睛的读者
· Don’t waffle ?不窝伏儿饼? people can become bored quickly on the internet and it’s easy to go and read another article instead.人可以成为钻孔很快在互联网上和人们很容易去,并宣读了另一篇文章。
· Don’t forget to spell check your article and if possible get someone to proof read it for you.不要忘了拼写检查您的文章,并获得可能的话,有人证明看过你。
Publish It Now!发布它现在! No Matter What It Is不管是什么
October 28, 2006 2006年10月28日
Do you want to publish something?你要发布的东西呢? An article, a non-fiction piece, a short story, a children’s book, the great American novel?一篇文章,一个非小说类作品,短篇小说,儿童图书,伟大的美国小说? What are you waiting for?你还在等什么呢? You may be answering that it’s just too competitive.您可能会回答说,这只是太的竞争力。 Competition in the writing industry is fierce, no doubt, but many good writers have piles of work collecting dust in a box, sitting in the corner, or in file upon file, tucked away in a desktop PC.竞争中,以书面业竞争激烈,毫无疑问,但许多好的作家桩工作,收集粉尘在一个盒子里,坐在角落,或在档案后,档案,藏以外的台式PC 。 You may be one of them, and their problem and yours is not the competition.您可能其中一人,和他们所面对的问题和你是不是竞争。 It’s the approach.它的办法。
Ten years ago, publishing anything from a 500-word article to a suspense/thriller was a cumbersome task.十年前,出版的任何一个500字的文章,以暂/惊悚片是一个繁琐的任务。 The problem was the overwhelming procedure of querying an editor, waiting for a response to the query, tossing aside numerous rejections, then sending off your work after the query.问题是压倒一切的程序查询编辑器中,等待查询的响应,抛出除了众多的申请被拒,然后送你的工作后查询。 Then, someone actually asked to see the work, only to decide they didn’t like it, after all.然后,有人实际上是要求见的工作,只有以决定他们不喜欢它,毕竟。 All of this might take a total of four months, and all you have to show for your efforts is frustration and disappointment.所有这一切可能采取的共四个月,所有你必须显示你的努力是沮丧和失望。
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