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Chuck Frey is the creator and publisher of The MindMapping Software Blog and someone I follow.  Recently, I found an excellent post of his:  http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/50-web-content-buzz-builders/ - so if you’re looking for writing ideas (or other prompts to get going on generating content), take a look.

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Book Recommendations – Writing No matter what your profession, being a better (and prolific) writer will increase your success.  I teach several different classes about writing including 30 Articles In Just 30 Days and always recommend various books to participants, including some of the ones listed below. Take a few moments to read the annotations [...]

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Someone in a recent teleseminar about writing sent me a question about self-publishing.  Here is part of my response to her: Here are some places with some recommendations: from the Life of E’s blog: http://meggin.com/lifeofes/wordpress/2008/06/resources-for-publishing-ghost-writers/ From Speaker Net News (which is absolutely worth subscribing to, free) and they have questions and compilations of answers. This [...]

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Click here for notes from a recent phone in feedback (in a Word document) or you can read the information below. 30 Articles in Just 30 Days event, coming Friday, June 11, 2010.  Gini has carefully captured the notes and ideas from the most recent call in time for everyone to access.  You’ll want to [...]

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Used with permission from Melinda Copp, who is one of the contributors to the TTPT for Writers:  www.TopTenProductivityTipsforWriters.com.  Copyrighting your book is an important step in the process of becoming an author because it helps protect against people taking or using your work without permission. But how do you get a copyright? And when should you file [...]

Tags: copyright, copyrighting, Melinda Copp, Writer's Sherpa, writing

We had another great call the other evening with folks who have been in the 30 Articles in Just 30 Days class (www.30ArticlesinJust30Days.com).  Gini is so great about taking notes…and here they are: Notes from 30 Articles call Jan 2010 Lots of great ideas!!

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If you want to write a “top ten” list to help people be more productive, just do the following: Title your set of tips, e.g., “Top Ten Productivity Tips to Help You _________.” Write an introduction. Your introduction can be one sentence or a full paragraph. It’s just a little introductory piece that prepares everyone [...]

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Just today I got an email from Dragon Naturally Speaking that version 10 is 50% off (so it’s $49.99). This is the software that I told you about that recognizes your voice so you can talk and it types. Just a thought – $50 (and free shipping) is a mighty good price. Here’s the link: [...]

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Notes from the call-in, November 16, 2009 If you missed the call on 11/16/09, Gini was taking notes as the call went along (while also leading the call) and I am posting them here.  Take a look and see how many ideas for writing you pick up (or are reminded of).  This is a great [...]

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Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best pretending-to-write ‘sign’: 32. You have Microsoft Word open and you’re fiddling with the styles to get one that’s “just right.” 33. You’re surfing the net-not aimlessly but for some really good examples of the kind of thing you’re trying to [...]

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