Apotheosis and Synergy
Synergy is a form of apotheosis. In some stories, both apotheosis (in the form of personal insight) and synergy are the basis of Act II (in an three act story).
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Are Explicit Copyright Notices Necessary for Weblogs and Web Pages?
Some web sites have copyright notices, some don't, and some seem to make up
their own, with (C) or (c) or weird things like "© by name" without ever
specifying a year. Are these legit and do they protect your material from being ripped off? For that matter, do you even need a copyright? Find out from widely published author.
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Defy the Myths, Get Your Book Written--Fast! - Part 2
Why don't you write a book? Most people complain it takes too long. They are too busy. These are reasons, but they aren't real, they are myths. You can write a profitable book--even a lot of books--fast!
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Telling Your Story: The First Ten Seconds Are A Make Or Break
The way you tell a story and introduce the various parts
in your marketing materials, your web site, your ezine, or
even verbally during a teleclass or workshop and make the
all the difference in the first few seconds and words.
Marketing Master and Writing Coach, Catherine Franz, shares
tips and techniques on how you can make the biggest impact
when sharing stories.
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The Incredible, Edible Subhead
Of course you're familiar with using *headlines* to call attention to Web copy, brochures, articles, or documents. But *subheads* can be just as effective in bringing out key points for your readers. And they also help make any document easier to read, because they break up long blocks of text into easy-to-digest bits. (Hence my "edible" title. Hmm.)
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10 Most Literate Cities in America
Book production is going up. Number of book stores are going down. Which cities are considered the most literate in the U.S.A.? Is your hometown among the top 10 of the 79 listed? How many books were published last year and why should you read them.
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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:
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Personality Traits of a Real Writer
How do personality traits affect a writer's success?
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Public Domain - The Philosophy of Freedom
The philosophy behind the public domain is simple and very powerful. To elaborate we must first look at the traditional way in which Art and Intellectual property is governed. It is controlled by one thing, and that is...
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Recycle Your Articles and Gain Tons of New Subscribers
While there are many effective ways to promote your e-zine and gain subscribers, the one I've had the MOST success with is to write and submit articles for use in OTHER people's e-zines.
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The World of Writing: According to Authors Dave and Lillian Brummet
The authors of Trash Talk share insight into the world of
writing - great advice for new authors.
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Thinking About It
Some of the reasons why writers procrastinate.
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Writers on the Rise Interviews Jon Hanson, author of Good Debt, Bad Debt (Jan. 2005 Penguin-Portfoli
WOTR: Why did you decide to send your proposal straight to publishers instead of pursuing an agent?
JON HANSON: I got tired of chapping my lips on the wrong butts. It seemed to me...
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Writing and the Pursuit of Knowledge
Writers and readers alike, hark! Democratic societies -- which are a direct offshoot of liberalism -- breed relativism and leave many of us at a loss to know what is true and what is right. So what is left for us to do? Well, you don't suppose I will give the entire article in the introduction, do you?
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Article Writing Tips
Looking to write articles for promotion? Tips for getting on the right track for article writing.
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Hero's Journey Meeting with the Goddess
The hero encounters a value that drives him to consciously and forcefully enter the world of the antagonism something he has previously resisted on some level. This value is often outside the hero's present frame of reference or pattern of behaviour.
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How to Position Yourself as an Expert
Whatever kind of freelance or consulting work you do, one of the fastest ways to get yourself known and respected as an expert is to start writing articles.
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How to Speak so Others Will Listen
There are those who command attention when speaking and others who barely get noticed. If you feel youâre in the latter category, take heart! Communication skills are just that â skills. They are teachable, learnable behaviors.
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Ideas... Articles... Books... The Power Of Words
Ideas... The starting point of all achievement. Ideas can
lead to new directions in your thinking, business, or life.
Ideas can lead you to express your new ideas in written
articles. Many times, these articles are the starting point
for books. Even great books!...
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Learn the Four-Step Secret to a Perfect Manuscript
Use four simple steps to save time writing and editing.
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Ten Top Reasons Authors Need a Web Site
If you have your own Web site for your informational products, you will get to keep all of the money after expenses--always a great advantage, and you will be seen as a market leader in your field. Here's 10 reasons.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Successful Authors
Knowing the secrets of successful authors can help you receive the same prestige and become a household word. If you are not a successful author yet, incorporate these following 10 Secrets.
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To Think for Oneself
Of the three purposes of writing, to inform, entertain, and enlighten, which one should come first? Such is the question I ask myself and answer from the point of view of a thinker. Also, what is the role of a reader when reading the thoughts of a thinker? Read on and find out.
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Top Five Ways to Conquer Writers Block with the Assistance of Your Children
It's the middle of summer, your kids are home with you ALL DAY long. They're probably unintentionally diverting your attention from your writing.
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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...
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