http://www.valuablecontent.com en-us http://www.valuablecontent.com N/A frun04@gmail.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:27:59 PST 20 http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32255/1/Article-Thieves This article recounts the experience of an author who was plagiarized by a networking associate.  Ellen Gaver Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29639/1/The-Power-of-Blogs-for-Writing-Your-Book Need to publish a book… Blogs are powerful web-based marketing tools & great for content management. Combined together they expose your mind & heart to your readers. Patsi Krakoff Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27682/1/The-Desire-To-Not-Write A literary agent and author, Wendy Keller, tackles the age old problem of writer's procrastination. Wendy Keller Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/27378/1/Writing-a-Novel Everyone reckons they have  a book in them. It may be a 'How to' instructional type book or usually a novel. Barry Sheppard Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25871/1/How-to-add-photos-to-5%2C-10-or-100%92s-of-web-pages-and-articles-in-a-flash Web design and development has come a long way since the days of static webpages.  Michael Guilfoyle Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25533/1/Do-Not-Write-Articles-Unless You want to offer true value to your reader?You are sick of duplicate content?Welcome to the club.What should you do different than 95% of article writers on the net? John Stason Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/24955/1/10-Simple-Steps-for-Writing-Better-Articles Here's a list of 10 simple steps for writing better articles Patsi Krakoff Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23706/1/Kerala-and-%26quot%3BCola-Ban%26quot%3B The government received a letter from the Centre for science and environment stating that cola samples tested by it contained traces of pesticides. Cola-drinks were originally made from cola fruits and at present their ingredients are purely synthetic -- sinu kumar Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22847/1/English-Writing-made-Easy Readers of written English, both online and offline, form very quick judgments about the written English used in critical documents like resumes, business letters, loan and tenancy applications, proposals, grant submissions, assignments, term papers, business emails and other forms of written communication. Enhancement software can help. Ronald Doherty Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22062/1/Building-Your-Screenwriting-Career-%96-The-Missing-Pieces Over the years, I've invested tens of thousands of dollars in classes, seminars, books and retreats all intended to teach me to be a better writer.  But talent and craft by themselves are not enough to make you a regularly working professional screenwriter. Gordon Meyer Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21009/1/Tips-for-Writing-Successful-Articles Writing successful articles is not as complicated as you might think.  There are a few pointers and proven techniques that can be easily followed to turn any article into a piece of marketing.  Keeping it simple and distributing it as widely as possible are two ways that you can quickly turn your writing into free advertising for your website. Gary Fountain Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19563/1/Little-Writing-Mistakes%2C-Big-Cost%3A-Experts-Agree-Editors-Mean-Better-Business This article demonstrates why it's important to have all your documents reviewed by a reputable third party. Chandra Clarke Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18903/1/Why-punctuation-really-matters%3F Get to know why the correctness of your writing really matters! Linda Correli Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18902/1/Peep-into-the-Fabulous-World-of-Dictionaries Get to know who and when compiled the first English dictionary! Linda Correli Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18640/1/Three-Proven-Ways-to-Handle-Your-Writing-Anxiety Discover how to get rid from the writing anxiety once and for all! Linda Correli Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18481/1/The-Dirty-Little-Secrets-of-Published-Authors-%96-Part-II Procrastination is the common denominator. So how can an author overcome procrastination?.... Patsi Krakoff Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18480/1/The-Dirty-Little-Secrets-of-Published-Authors-%96-Part-I The common denominator of unpublished authors is procrastination. The reasons aren't unique; they are ubiquitous. The result is the same: another would-be author with plenty of talent and no book to show for it..... Patsi Krakoff Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17661/1/How-to-Write-Effective-Copy-for-Your-Company%92s-Blog This article provides tips to write effective, attention-arresting blog copy and shows how you can develop reader and customer loyalty. B K Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17539/1/The-most-common-complaints-about-translation-services Within past years modern electronic communication has created extensive business opportunities for freelance translators. Marian Marcinkowski Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17489/1/Truth-or-Lie%3A-Fiction-vs.-Memoir%97How-Memoir-Writers-Can-Approach-Truth-and-Healing Memoir writing Linda Joy Myers Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17479/1/How-Publishers-Use-Reader-Reports-to-Determine-Contract-Offers Editors use 'readers' to evaluate book proposals. This article discusses how reader evaluations influence an editor's contract offer to an author. Melissa Rosati Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17309/1/Islands-in-an-Airport-Lounge If we create and carry some kind of personal data broadcaster, technology can link people across rooms, as well as across continents. Big cities might go from being vast and impersonal to becoming swirling mass of compatible, interesting, outgoing people. M6.Net Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16832/1/Step-One-to-Your-Perfect-Golf-Vacation It's just like the hamburger commercial; Have it your own way! Your annual golf outing deserves to be the best possible vacation. Make it your own way. Forget "the package" and design your own special, personalized group get away. This is the second article in a series of four explaining how it is done in detail. Randall Ulbricht Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16675/1/How-the-Writer-Survives Three hurdles that writers are bound to face whilst pursuing their dreams. Seth Mullins Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/13261/1/Weaving-the-Plot-Web The movements within a multi-layered plot are all offshoots of a handful of core ideas. Seth Mullins Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6776/1/Discover-what-good-writing-is-all-about Learn the basic principles of good writing, which are deemphasized far and wide after the launch of the new SAT. Linda Correli Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10317/1/How-To-Use-Quotations-Effectively%3F Quotations are the repetition of words used by somebody in the past. When you repeat the speech or spoken words of a character from a play or novel, you are said to be quoting that character Brenda Wilson Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10060/1/TOP-TEN-WRITING-MISTAKES-MADE-BY-NEW-CHILDREN%5C%27S-WRITERS I find that 10 common mistakes crop up again and again in manuscripts I edit each week. Suzanne Lieurance Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10007/1/Writing-Your-Articles%3A-An-Organized-Framework-for-Success%21 When you\'re writing articles, don\'t start from a blank page - try a graphic organizer instead. Lynda Blake Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9990/1/Your-Writing-Anxiety---10-Tips-to-Bring-Relief Writing anxiety or \'writer\'s block\' happens to all writers at some point in their writing lives. Is it happening to you? Here are 10 short tips to give you some relief. Lynda Blake Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9982/1/How-to-Break-In-and-Succeed-as-a-Screenwriter This article examines a few of the many techniques outlined in \"Secrets of Film Writing\" and provides examples of screenwriters who succeeded with Tom Lazarus\' guidelines. B K Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9989/1/How%92s-Your-E-mail-Etiquette%3F Rajat Rajwansh Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9769/1/%5C%22How-You-Can-Find-Freelance-Editing-Jobs%5C%22 Freelance editing opportunities are out there, you just need to know where and how to look for them. Find out how, here. Niall Kennedy Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9765/1/%5C%22How-You-Can-Find-Freelance-Copy-Editing-Jobs%5C%22 Even for those with the skills needed, finding freelance copy editing jobs can seem next to impossible. Find out how you can find copy editing jobs here. Niall Kennedy Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9642/1/%5C%22How-You-Can-Find-Freelance-Children%92s-Writing-Positions-That-Will-Last%5C%22 When the opportunity for a freelance writing position becomes available, it is essential that good care be taken to ensure that the relationship lasts. Find out how, here. Niall Kennedy Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9579/1/%5C%22Freelance-Business-Writers---How-To-Get-The-Best-From-Your-Writer%5C%22 How do you find the best freelance business writers? Niall Kennedy Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9578/1/%5C%22How-To-Find-Editing-Services-Online%5C%22 You need to find an editing service online that can help you get the work you need done, quickly and effectively. But, where do you look? Find out here. Niall Kennedy Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9569/1/%5C%22How-To-Find-A-Copywriting-School%5C%22 Have you heard the good things about the field of copywriting? If you have, then you know that a qualified copywriter is an invaluable asset to those looking for them. Becoming this asset means going to a copywriting school. Niall Kennedy Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9564/1/%5C%22Copywriting-Businesses---How-You-Can-Get-Started%3F%5C%22 Do you have the training and skills needed for copywriting? Are you looking for a way to get your foot in the door? Will you have what it takes to succeed with your copywriting businesses? Find out here. Niall Kennedy Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9563/1/%5C%22Knowing-Copywriting-Basics---How-To-Get-Ahead-In-Your-Copy-Writing-Business%5C%22 In order to get ahead in your copy writing business, you need to know copywriting basics. There are several things that all business owners need to know, and here, we will touch on just a few. In order to succeed, learn all you can about copy writing and careers in the field. You might just find one or two copywriting basics that you did not know about that may help you succeed. Niall Kennedy Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9406/1/Articles-That-Sizzle---Top-Ten-Topics Writers need first to know their audience, then they need to decide on a topic. Use one of the following ten topics to keep your editors happy and your readers coming back for more. Sharon Jacobsen Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9274/1/%5C%22Copywriter-Rates%2C-Getting-The-Facts-Beforehand%5C%22 There is no doubt that copywriter rates differ greatly from one to another. Ensure you don't get taken for a ride with these useful tips. Niall Kennedy Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9273/1/%5C%22How-To-Make-A-Career-Out-Of-Copyediting-And-Proofreading%5C%22 Do you possess the qualities of a good proof reader? Are you good with details, spotting errors in spelling, grammar, and the flow of a piece and putting together quality work? If so, you may be able to make a career out of copyediting or proofreading. This article will help you find out. Niall Kennedy Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9272/1/%5C%22How-To-Get-Started-With-A-Career-In-Copywriting%5C%22 Careers in copywriting are booming. Could it be that the new and ever growing market on the Internet has helped to fuel this demand? You can bet your sweet keyword that it has! With so many businesses looking to the internet for their freelance copywriters the demand for employees keeps growing. How can you take advantage of this expanding market? Niall Kennedy Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9264/1/%5C%22Finding-The-Book-Writing-Resources%2C-Tips%2C-And-Help-You-Need%21%5C%22 Writing can be more difficult that just compiling your thoughts on a few pieces of paper. In fact, it can be a challenge to find something new, interesting, and publishable to write about. Even if you have the basic designs for a book, you still need to fill the pages in with creative, flowing words to convey your thoughts or the actions within the book. What you need is to find book writing resources, tips, and help to get you through the more difficult areas. Niall Kennedy Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9251/1/How-To-Become-Qualified-As-A-Proofreader The field of proofreading is not as easy to get into as you might think. In fact, there are many proof reading qualifications that you must possess in order to qualify. Niall Kennedy Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8845/1/Become-the-Writer-You-Always-Dreamed-of-Being So you want to be a writer, except you don't know where to begin. Heck you can't even think of something to write about let alone how you're going to get paid for writing. Maybe you have gotten over those humps but can't figure out why you're not a successful, awarding winning writer yet. Well, here are several tips to get you through all of those problems and then some. Tamika Johnson Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8722/1/A-Cover-Letter-Tip-Guaranteed-To-Land-You-More-Job-Interviews%21 Searching for a new job? I am about to reveal one of the most powerful cover letter tips you\'ll ever discover. This little-known secret can dramatically increase your job interview requests all by itself. Jimmy Sweeney Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8716/1/Stand-Out-in-Business-the-Write-Way Build your business and stand out in a crowd by sending handwritten notes whenever possible to existing and potential clients. Lydia Ramsey Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8508/1/How-to-Write-Great-Movie-Reviews-for-Your-Entertainment-Website If you have an entertainment oriented website then you're always looking for fresh, new, fun and interesting material to keep your readers coming back for more. Movie reviews are a great way to do that. People always want to know what someone else thinks about the movie they want to see and they will scour the web to look for these opinions. Now you could syndicate another site's reviews, but why do that? You want your readers to be loyal to you and your site and honestly, they want to hear what you have to say and what you think. If you're thinking you haven't the foggiest idea on how to write fun, compelling movie reviews, then think again. I'm going to tell you all you need to know. Tamika Johnson Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8142/1/Basic-Writing-Tips-%96-Some-Controversial%2C-All-Correct This article is the successor to a previous article ("Making Better Word Choices - 4 Examples") that introduced errors occasionally made by writers. Some of the errors discussed in this article are somewhat controversial, such as splitting infinitives, and others are simply a matter of writing correctly or not. David Clapham Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8094/1/Why-You-Don%5C%27t--Write-Your-Book It's surprising how many people are walking around with a book burning in their soul. And yet, they do nothing about them. This article examines why, and offers some helpful advice on how to stop thinking and start writing. Suzanne Falter-Barns Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8080/1/Want-to-start-a-publishing-revolution%3F Learn how without breaking a sweat you can extend the life of your articles, improve communication with your readers and gather valuable feedback and opinion. Martin Day Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8072/1/Paradise-Found%3A-Moon-Handbooks-South-Pacific Avalon Travel Publishing announces the release of the 8th edition of Moon Handbooks South Pacific by David Stanley. David Stanley Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8055/1/Making-Better-Word-Choices-%96-4-Examples Writers face many decisions when working on a project. Choosing the correct word for a certain situation is one decision where writers often either struggle or make an incorrect decision. This article will give some basic guidance to writers on four of the more common word choices that authors face. David Clapham Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7519/1/Writer%92s-Block-Un-blocked I was reading a book the other day published some 10 years ago lamenting that The Written Word was in danger of disappearing from the US landscape. I recall a discussion with a friend of mine about that same time who's a published author. "Soon no one will be reading books," he said. He meant hard-copy novels, his venue. Susan Dunn Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7481/1/3-Tips-to-Achieve-Your-Writing-Goals Want to achieve your writing goals this year? Here are 3 tips to help you make your writing goals come true. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7409/1/Revving-Up-Your-Writing-Productivity Productivity begins by recognizing and valuing your brilliance, time, and space. It starts with awareness of what works and what does not. It continues with examining what needs grease, or other needs. Search for the truth for what you need in order to rev up your writing. Catherine Franz Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7388/1/5-Ways-to-Enhance-Your-Creativity We\'re born creative. However, this innate characteristic becomes buried as we get older. Our logical left brain usually takes the driver\'s seat. Here are 5 ways to help you unearth your creative self. 1. Surprise Your Mind. List laughable, ridiculous, outrageous and bizarre ideas. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7374/1/Write-Strategy%3A-Think%2C-Believe%2C-Attack Think of writing like karate...it\'s about DISCIPLINE. Writing, like other forms of art, work or talent, requires discipline. It won\'t ever be enough that you say to yourself that you are a writer. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7344/1/The-Recipe-for-Getting-Published Got talent but no clips? Here\'s the recipe for getting published... ProcrastinatingWhen you\'ve finally decided you have to put into writing the fabulous idea that just struck, you enter the first phase of the writing process. Mridu Khullar Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7329/1/Writing-for-Teen-Magazines I would look at the magazines my teenage neighbor and her friends stashed away in their cupboards and think, "Heck, I could do that!" So one day, while she was away at school, I broke into her room and "borrowed" the magazines. Mridu Khullar Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7328/1/5-Questions-to-Ask-About-Every-Article-Idea I know a good idea when I see one. So should you. Dump those time-tested ideas you're sending off to editors every other day, and find ideas that will get you the assignment each time, every time. Mridu Khullar Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7326/1/Facts-of-a-Writer%5C%27s-Life So, you dream of becoming a famous writer? You want to get that article on paper as soon as possible and see it published. You\'ve got great ideas for a book that you\'ll be starting any day now. But do you know what it\'s really like to lead a writer\'s life? Read on to find out. Mridu Khullar Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7325/1/The-Language-of-Freelance-Marketing For freelancers, knowing the basic terminology "before" they begin can be a valuable lesson in earning a few extra dollars in that initial stage. When I started my freelancing career, I knew nothing of rights, simultaneous submissions, querying or varying payment rates. Mridu Khullar Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7290/1/The-Stuff-E-mail-Queries-Are-Made-Of Your mother always told you how first impressions were extremely important. That's why whenever you go to meet an editor, you dress impeccably, walk confidently and talk as if you just got out of training with Oprah Winfrey. Mridu Khullar Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7289/1/Negotiating-Right%3A-Get-What-You-Deserve If magazine publishing worked like any other business, writers would fix their rates, and magazines would run around trying to hire the best writer in the lowest possible cost. Sadly, that's not the case. Mridu Khullar Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7279/1/Freelance-Writing-on-the-Internet So, you've decided to take up a career in freelance writing. You've hooked up the computer, installed the printer, and learnt the nitty-gritty of your word processor. You've maybe even been published a couple of times. Mridu Khullar Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7278/1/Let-The-Movie-Run-in-Your-Head Everybody and their sister wants to write a novel. Are they capable? Sure. Will they? No. Why? They make it harder than it really is. Think back to when you were a child and daydreamed. Judith Tramayne-Barth Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7240/1/What-a-Gift (a message for writers) Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don\'t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you. Figure out what you have to say. It\'s the one and only thing you have to offer. -- Barbara Kingsolver Joyce C. Lock Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7120/1/Kick-Start-your-Juices Listen, consider this scenario. You have a deadline to honour. Time is pressing, tighter and tighter. You are hoping to come up with some topic for your project..... However, ideas on what to write about keep eluding you. Mary Attard Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7115/1/Twenty-Five-Tips-in-Writing-Articles-for-the-WWW Writing articles can provide you with enormous amount of exposure on the Web (sounds \"rude, that). You are branding yourself on a shoestring budget - it hasn\'t cost you a cent, but a little time and effort. Writing a free content article is simple and follows a similar professional approach as an article for a standard, paying market. Craig Lock Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7088/1/7-Writing-Muse-Kickers-to-Fill-Up-That-Blank-Page Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper. When we stare at a blank sheet of paper, we often think, \"What am I going to write?\" A few minutes later, it becomes, \"Oh my goodness, I can\'t think of anything to write!\" Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7087/1/Write-Possibilities We writers are a powerful lot. We control time. We dictate actions. We control destinies. We can make two completely opposite people fall in love with each other, and we can create family feuds that can last for centuries. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7081/1/You-Don%5C%27t-Need-Inspiration%21 Or do you? Writers write. You shouldn\'t wait around for inspiration to come. But sometimes, there are days you can\'t get anything written down. Or you\'re at a loss for words. You can\'t think of anything to write. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7057/1/Tap-the-Creative-Inside-You Imagination is the source of creativity. It\'s a place where unlimited possibilities reside. It\'s where pure energy lives. People are innately imaginative and creative. However, most people are simply not conscious of their imaginative and creative selves. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7056/1/Take-Baby-Steps-In-Your-Writing-To-Yield-A-Book The thought of writing a book is usually daunting for many writers. After all, how and where do you begin writing a book that\'s anywhere from 25,000 to 100,000 words? Big numbers can be pretty intimidating. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7055/1/3-Quick-and-Easy-Ways-to-Generate-Story-Ideas There are many ways you can generate ideas you can use for your stories, articles and other creative pieces. Start with the three ways given below: Put Your 5 Senses to Work A simple but effective way to generate fresh ideas from a single concept, idea or object is to describe or illustrate it using the 5 senses -- sight, smell, touch, taste, sound. Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7054/1/The-Bottomless-Notebook Reading through a writer\'s notebook or journal is like discovering pearls, rubies and diamonds amidst a pile of rubble. That little notebook is a powerhouse of ideas for every writer... Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7017/1/A-Writing-Exercise-That-Increases-Awareness-And-Description-Skills Practice attaching words to feelings requires time to do. Without a system that helps you monitor that time, the minutes or hours could feel unproductive. With the right exercise, you can then use that time wisely, as well as save you time and frustration. Catherine Franz Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6975/1/Selling-Is-Not-A-Dirty-Word Selling--a word that strikes terror in writers and professionals. We love to write. We love our work. We love to speak. We hate to SELL. Our print and eBooks may go unread because we don\'t get the word out. Our products and services don\'t sell because we don\'t include enough benefits to give our buyers a reason to buy. Judy Cullins Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6972/1/What-is-Plagiarism-and-How-to-Avoid-Infringing-It%3F PLAGIARISM: Wow - what a big word, like \"marmalade\" or \"earth-moving-contractor\". Hope I spelt it correctly! PLAGIARISM is deliberately copying someone else\'s work and putting your name to it.. Craig Lock Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/38548/1/How-To-Bend-The-Rules-While-Using-PLR-Articles Article marketing was all the rage a couple of years ago, and it still is up till this day, because of one simple reason: content is king on the Internet. Amit Patil Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST