How Do You Judge A Writing Contest?

Are writing contests worth your time and energy? If only there was a simple answer to this controversial question...

Seven Free Ways To Promote Your Writing On The Web

Believe it or not, some things in life are still free... And you can benefit substantially by utilizing these methods of online promotion to publicize your writing for free...

How To Evaluate Writing Contests: Six Starter Questions

Ask yourself these questions before entering a writing contest or competition.

10 Laws of Great Storytelling

What are the 10 laws of great storytelling? You'd be surprised by the answers ...

Speak With E's Part 3

“Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience” 1. Use direct eye contact. You can focus on one person when making a point… and everyone else in the audience will thi...

Write and Speak for the Ear

You and I may not aspire to write great books or make great speeches. But almost all of us want something to happen when we write or speak. And, the more we direct our words to the ears of readers an...

52 Words and Phrases That Weaken Your Credibility

Whether you are writing or speaking, here are 52 words that weaken your credibility that you probably don't even realize you are using.

How To Write A Newsletter Without Being A Writer

One of the best ways to stay in touch with current and past clients, colleagues and fans, is to publish a regular newsletter. Whether you use a HTML template tool like Constant Contact, simply create...

11 Speaking Tips to Gain Comfort in any Presentation!

Here are eleven tips to practice that will help you feel powerful and authentic, and will help you be perceived as a person of authority and trust:

Technical Writing in India

Technical Writing in India: Is it as good as anywhere else? Technical Writing generally translates to a piece of writing that conjures up an image in the mind of a layman about any device or software...

Successful Documentation Projects - Part 2 of 3 - 'Specifying'

You know who your audience is, what they’re trying to achieve, how the product enables them to achieve it, and what the audience requires of the help. Now it’s time to spec out your intentions.

Successful Documentation Projects - Part 1 of 3 - 'Understanding'

So you’re responsible for managing a documentation project. Before jumping into the writing, it's a good idea to understand the scope of the project.

Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said. 2) Listen with the willingness to be swayed...

How To Become A Freelance Writer

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