‘Does Your Writing Suck?’ – Articles That Sell Update
Bonnie Jo Davis’ ‘Articles That Sell Update’ newsletter is reprinted here. The featured article is titled “Does Your Writing Suck?”. [Newsletter Article]
Bonnie Jo Davis’ ‘Articles That Sell Update’ newsletter is reprinted here.
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| I. From The Editor II. Feature Article – Does Your Writing Suck? III. Feature Review – Article Friendly Script IV. New Submission Sites V. Article Submission Tips & Tricks – Learn From Directory Owners VI. Legalities VII. Contact Information VIII. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Instructions |
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From The Editor |
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I. From The Editor I. From The Editor Welcome to 2007 and the beginning of our 4th year in publication! Unfortunately, 2006 saw the demise of many article submission sites, including a few that I’ve been using for years. However, there is still a respectable number of worthwhile submission sites. Directory owners have realized the difficulty in making money with content, causing some to give up their efforts. This actually is a good thing … the more reputable and stable sites like EzineArticles.com will be around for the long haul, while the others will disappear. Wishing you a fabulous 2007! Bonnie Jo Davis |
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Craving More Article Submission Sites? |
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| Tap into my carefully compiled list of up-to-date article submission sites (over 1,000) that covers many different niches in addition to article directories and newsgroups. Supercharge your article marketing in 2007.
http://www.ArticleSubmissionSites.com |
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Feature Article – Does Your Writing Suck? |
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| Are you writing your own articles and finding your writing skills not up to par? Thankfully, small improvements can make a huge difference in your article marketing success.
Here are ten valuable tips for improving your writing: 1. Omit unneeded words. Many submission sites have a strict word limit for submissions. However, if your articles are too long, you need to pare down and eliminate words that aren’t critical to your article. 2. Write in complete sentences complete. Don’t make people guess at what you’re trying to say. 3. Don’t use hyphens in sentences unless you need one for a compound word. Avoid creating an article that looks like Morse code! 4. Write in simple language. Don’t overwhelm readers with words they won’t understand. 5. Always, always, always include a concluding paragraph at the end of your article. Summarize points covered in your text. 6. Don’t abbreviate. There are multiple interpretations of abbreviations. Don’t confuse your readers. 7. Write as though you are speaking to one person. Connecting with each reader is critical to your article marketing success. 8. Don’t be too formal or too informal in your writing style. Middle of the road is the best way to go with your writing style. 9. Avoid run on sentences. Cut them once and then go back and cut them again. 10. Avoid profanity. This seems like common sense, but I reject articles from my article newsgroup everyday for raw language. Take these small steps to improve your writing today. If you find yourself still struggling, spend a few dollars and signup for a writing e-course on the web. |
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Feature Review – Article Friendly Script |
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| Do you have a favorite hobby? Do you have a favorite article topic? If you answer yes to either question then you may want to set up your own article directory. One of my virtual assistant clients saw a deficiency in article directories in that none of them focused on her topic of Business Etiquette.
She gave me the task of selecting and setting up software. Having had one disastrous experience with Article Directory, I was pleased to find Article Friendly. It is a similar script with some big differences. Article Friendly is much easier to install and technical support is friendly, timely and often free. Installation and script customization are both available for a reasonable price. Some of the features I love are: 1. Free Tutorials and Training 2. Easy-to-Use Web-Based Administration 3. Free and Frequent Updates and Enhancements 4. Photo Upload Feature for Authors’ Use 5. Language Translation Feature 6. Links Directory 7. Contact Us Form 8. Article Submissions and Topics Editing Feature 9. Duplicate Article Delete Feature … and I could go on and on. If you or someone you know wants an article directory then I highly recommend you try Article Friendly. If you click the affiliate link below and purchase, you will be contributing to the costs of this e-zine! http://snipurl.com/15cz9 |
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Article Submission Tips & Tricks – Learn From Directory Owners
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| Last month we had an article based on input from article directory owners. This month, I want you to keep up with the frustrations and desires of article directory owners. How can you do this? Easy, you simply read the Article Dashboard Forum. Dozens of article directory owners participate in this forum daily. Some of their posts will be about software glitches or marketing directories. Pay attention to the other posts about authors. You will learn some invaluable tips that will put you head and shoulders above other article marketers. Visit the forum today and be sure to bookmark it in your favorite browser.
http://www.articledashboard.com/forum/ |
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New Submission Sites |
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| Women Who Network – Registered members who join for free are encouraged to submit articles. All article submissions need to be sent via e-mail, directly to editor@womenwhonetwork.com. Any article submission(s), sent anywhere else, will not be used. All Article Submissions will need to be accompanied by the author’s Name, Phone Number, Web Site Address and E-mail Address. Topics include business, finance/investing, health/fitness and lifestyle.
http://www.womenwhonetwork.com/r_articlearchives.asp Pioneer Thinking – This member driven web site focuses on mind/body and home/family, and has a lively member forum. Submit articles to editor@pioneerthinking.com and include your name, contact information and byline. http://www.pioneerthinking.com Mom Advice – Join this active forum and submit articles on a variety of topics including work, family, vacations and other family friendly topics. http://www.momadvice.com/forums/index.php?board=20.0 Organized Articles – Registration is required and article submission is free. Topics about organization include computers, getting organized, home and family organization home-based business, marketing and more. We reserve the right to place your article in a different category than you selected. Articles promoting hate, racism, pornography, or any other illegal and/or offensive activities will not be accepted. http://www.organizedassistant.com/article/ Life Tools For Women – Lifetoolsforwomen.com is published monthly and provides articles for busy women who are interested in improving different areas of their lives. We are interested in informational articles on family, relationships, work, money, health, nutrition, time management, goal setting and faith. These articles must be uplifting, positive and relevant. Articles should be 500-1200 words in length. http://www.lifetoolsforwomen.com/wrtr-subs.htm |
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Legalities |
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| Articles That Sell Update Newsletter is published by Davis Virtual Assistance.
(c) 2006, Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights reserved in all media. You may not forward complete copies of this e-zine to anyone and may not reprint portions thereof without express written consent of the publisher. |
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Contact |
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Bonnie Jo Davis, Publisher |
*IMNewswatch would like to thank Bonnie Jo Davis for granting permission to reprint the latest newsletter.
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