You probably know there are many places on the web to pick up previously written articles to paste into your website or newsletter. So why would you want to put in some real work

and write your own articles? What are the advantages to writing your own articles?

You will get Incoming Links to your website

After you write an article you will want people to copy it and put it on their website or newsletter. Why? Because at the bottom of the article you will put your “Author’s Bio” that will include information about you and your business, but more importantly you will also put a link to your website. The only condition applied to the person who uses your article is that it must be posted in full WITH YOUR LINK INTACT.

Incoming links to your website are very valuable. Google prefers sites that have developed a “reputation.” Google figures that websites with a large number of incoming links from related sites have earned a reputation and Google rewards the site with high rank. Thank about this: you allow a website owner to post your article on his site with the condition that he include your Author’s Bio and the link contained there. Presto! You now will have another incoming link to your website. The better your article, the more likely it is for you to get posted at high quality websites. This creates a demand for your articles from quality websites.

Search engines love fresh content

Every day the search engines send out :”bots” to collect information about what is happening on websites. When a bot finds new content on a website it gets excited let’s the search engineers know that the site is a hub of activity and probably in it for the long run. The search engines will reward your site with better ranking.

Become well known for your business acumen

Another reason to write articles for your website is that if you write enough of them and they have great information stated clearly you will likely become respected in your industry and by people who read your articles. Many of those readers will be in the market to buy when they see your article and chances are they will buy your product or service because you have gained their attention and respect.

You may know it is not too difficult to write an article, but most people think the ability to write a good article is a talent they do not have. Your ability to communicate effectively earns the respect of future customers.

Remember that you don’t have to own a website in the traditional sense to profit from writing articles. If you work with an MLM company, for example, and you paid a company to handle the sales/recruitment through a website provided for you, then you have the same motivation to write a good business article. After all, the links will go directly to the company sponsored website, right? Submitting your business article to an article distribution center like EzineArticles.com would be a necessity in this scenario.

So give it a try. Write an article for your website or your newsletter. Then put it out there so other people will post it on their websites and newsletters.

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Freelance writing is as much about selling yourself as it is about writing. With this in mind, we asked some of the employers who use our site, and others like it, just what it is that they look for in a freelance writer. Here’s what they told us:

1. Employers won’t go looking for the information they need

“A lot of the freelancers who replied to my advert just sent me their quote and nothing else,” says Angel, who advertised for a freelancer in July. “There was absolutely nothing to set them apart from all of the other writers who responded, and I’d have had to contact them with questions to try and get the information I needed out of them. Needless to say, I didn’t bother. I employed one of the writers who took the time to tell me a bit about herself, and why she was right for the job.”

2. Employers won’t ask the same question twice

If an employer asks a specific question: “what’s your writing experience?” say, or “who have you worked for before?” they expect an answer. Strangely, not all freelancers give them that answer.

“I advertised for a proofreader,” says Jason. “One freelancer responded with a huge spiel telling me what a wonderful writer he was. That’s great, but I wanted a proofreader. Rather than emailing him back and asking about his proofreading qualifications, I chose one of the people who’d answered my question the first time.”

3. Employers appreciate courtesy

“A few weeks ago I was looking for a freelance writer,” says Samantha. “I posted an advert on a number of different writing sites, and said that I would send a written brief to anyone interested in the project, to allow them to give me a quote. I was shocked by the responses I got, particularly the number of people who just emailed one line saying ’send me the brief’. I mean, is it really so much effort to write a proper email, giving your name and addressing me with mine? Does ‘please’ take too long to type? Apparently so. Needless to say, those kind of emails didn’t get a response. I wasn’t just looking for someone who could write well: I wanted to hire someone who’d be easy to work with. I don’t want to work with someone with no manners.”

4. Your writing matters - even in a query letter

“One freelancer proofreader asked me a question via email,” says Jason. “She ended the question with four question marks. She didn’t get the job.”

5. Employers aren’t always looking for the cheapest possible quote

“Some of the quotes I received were really shockingly low,” admits Angel. “I just thought that if someone is willing to write an article for $10, they must really be struggling for work. And if they’re really struggling for work, they must not be very good. I went with someone who charged what seemed to be a reasonable rate: she wasn’t the cheapest I found, but quality was important to me.”

Amber McNaught is the owner of http://www.WritingWorld.org, a community for freelance writers, editors and proofreaders.

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Amber also offers an article writing and distribution service through her business, Hot Igloo Productions

We see many people around use who are very good in speaking. They speak up to several hours uninterruptedly. They may know the topic or not. That is not the issue. They can speak. We can say this is some kind of complex. These kinds of people are every where. Everyone most have some friends of this type. What make them to speak so uninterruptedly? There are many reasons behind this. Now we will discuss them one by one.

First the common one is superiority complex. This kind of people thing that they are smartest creature on the earth and everybody around them is a fool. They think that they have the maximum knowledge of the matter. Therefore everybody should come to them for their advice. Everybody will find this kind of person at some time in their life. These people have developed this habit because of the success of their earlier same behavior. They take this behavior granted for making a good place in society. But this is not the right thing. This behavior may give someone some success initially. However this behavior is going fail in long terms, when they got more complex person than them.

Second is due to habit of me first. This is also a kind of complex or habit which makes the person habitual of jumping in to everything irrespective of its knowledge. They want to give their advice and that to in first place. These kinds of people are not like the first ones. Here the behavior is habitual and not planned. They are just obsessed with this kind of behavior. This behavior starts with the childhood desires to be first and know. These people have not grown mentally. A child always remains in them and inferiority complex may also be the other reason.

Third is forced behavior. Many time we live in families, where we are listened only if say forcefully and repeatedly. Which make us use this type of behavior with others also? Moreover we may have friends and colleges of same type. Then it further makes us to behave in this way. This behavior is different from the second one, as it is for some time. We remain in effect of it as long we are forced to do so. We come in to our normal behavior soon after the removable of forcing agency.

Fourth type of behavior has no linkage to anything. Nobody knows why this occurs. These people are not habitual or forced or knowingly do this. They just do it. One can say this is in their genes. They are made for speaking. Their behavior remains unchanged for their whole life.

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Everyone has a unique story to tell. From explaining business processes to revealing our personal history, we all have a natural desire to share our experiences with the world. As a result, bookstore shelves are packed with numerous titles that promise to entertain, enlighten, and educate readers.

Perhaps, then, the old saying that “everyone has at least one book in them” is true. If so, how do you know whether your current idea really is book worthy or if it needs some fine-tuning to have maximum marketability?

Before you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), put your book idea to the test. Use the following questions as a way to hone your idea’s development and create a manuscript destined for the best-seller list.

• Can you state your book’s purpose in 10 words or less?

  Many new authors face the challenge of wanting to give too much information at once. Instead of focusing on one specific idea, they try to wrap multiple concepts into one book. This approach not only makes it difficult to organize your book, but it also overwhelms your readers.

  With any good book, you can state the book’s specific purpose in 10 words or less. Realize that your purpose is not the same as your theme or plot. The book’s purpose is what you specifically want the reader to do or think as a result of reading your book. Now, a statement such as “to live a better life” or “to run a better business” is not specific. A purpose is not a generalization. It’s a specific action that you motivate the reader to embark upon.

  For example, if you’re writing a business book, your purpose should be to help your readers improve one specific business function, such as its marketing efforts, its customer service, its project management, etc. Your purpose should not be “to teach business executives how to create better marketing materials, deliver improved customer service, establish long-term customer relations, increase employee retention, and locate the best new talent.” That’s simply too much for one book to cover. Keep your purpose specific so you can deliver targeted and useful information.

• Does your book have a specific audience?

  While you certainly want a large audience to market your book to, you also want an audience that’s targeted to your topic. Simply stating that your audience is “business people” or “women” or “the general public” is not a targeted audience. Why? Not all business people have the same concerns, not all women are interested in the same topics, and not everyone in the general public will be able to identify with your ideas.

  When you narrow your audience to include those with a specific tie to your theme or who fit a certain demographic, you gain a marketing edge that can position your book more effectively. So instead of stating that your audience is “business people,” perhaps you can narrow it down to “company owners,” “middle management,” or “entrepreneurs.” Rather than target the broad category of “women,” you’d have better sales by focusing on “women over age 50,” “working moms,” or “single women under age 35.” All these categories consist of a large number of people, yet they are narrow enough so you can streamline your message.

• Are you saying something new?

  If you want people to invest the time and money to read your book, you have to tell them something new. Too many authors attempt to reword or rehash old ideas that others have stated over and over. While you should use other people’s works to substantiate claims or add credibility to your message, make sure your central idea is fresh and unique.

  How can you make sure your approach is new? Incorporate the results of a survey you personally conducted. Include case studies from your own business or life. Interview people who can contribute facts and information. Add elements of yourself to punctuate your message. This is your book, so tell your story or stance on an issue.

  Many authors are afraid to state a new opinion on a topic that others have covered. They think they may turn people off or offend. Remember that people like controversy, so if your book can stir things up and make people think twice about something, you’ll have a greater chance of creating a buzz about your book.

• Are your writing skills up to par?

  You could have the best idea in the world, but if your text is filled with errors, is poorly organized, or is difficult to understand, no one will want to read it. Before you write too much of your book, brush up on your writing skills by attending a writing class, studying a writing guide, or hiring a writing coach to help you correct your writing challenges. Also, educate yourself on what writing style appeals to your audience, and then strive to imitate that style. Gear your writing to your intended audience as much as possible.

  If you’re unsure whether your writing skills make the grade, consult with a professional editor or ghostwriter who can rework your writing and bring it up to publishing standards. Don’t let poor writing skills ruin your best-selling idea.

Start Writing Now

Writing a book is no small undertaking. When you can answer “yes” to each of the above questions, you’ll be on your way to transforming your idea into a publishable piece of work. Take the time to nurture and develop your idea before you start writing so you can be sure to create the best book possible. A little pre-planning and foresight is all it takes to give your book the most market appeal.

About The Author

Dawn Josephson is president and founder of Cameo Publications, an editorial and publishing services firm based in Hilton Head Island, SC. She is also the author of Putting It On Paper: The Ground Rules for Creating Promotional Pieces that Sell Books. For more information, please visit www.CameoPublications.com.

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The Rewards

1. Trust. Trust is earned over time. A lot of mistakes or
misunderstandings that might make an editor wonder about a
writer they don’t know will all be water under the bridge in a
trusted relationship. 2. Strong Lines of Communication. Another
benefit of trust is openness. You’re more likely to know just
what your editor needs and be better prepared to please her or
him with strong, open communication between you. 3. Ongoing Work
and a Regular Paycheck. An editor who has learned to count on
you will do so, time and again, assignment after assignment. 4.
Growing Relationships = More Work and Raises. The more an editor
trusts you, the more she or he will entrust to you. Maybe twice
the work each month as when you started. To keep you, as the
relationship grows, your paycheck will often grow also. 5.
Growing Clip Files. An editor who assigns you work every month
is good for a dozen new clips a year, as opposed to the editor
who only calls on you once or twice. 6. Great References. The
longer and better they know you, the more likely they are to
gladly recommend you, and in just the right way. 7. Word of
Mouth Advertising. Those recommendations will often come without
you even asking for them. 8. Consistent Style and Other
Expectations = Easier, More Familiar Work. The better you know
an editor and their expectations the more it will be second
nature to do just what it takes to keep them happy. 9. Insights
and an Inside Track on What’s Happening in the Industry. Editors
will not only entrust you with more work, but more information
as part of those tried and true relationships. 10. Momentum. One
of the best ways to build momentum in this industry is to work
with people longterm. Rather than always digging up new work and
building new relationships, ongoing relationships and work can
carry you while you add to them.

Building Editor Relationships

1. Study the Markets. Magazines with the same bylines month
after month use the same writers longterm. Build relationships
with these editors first. 2. Know Them so They’ll Want to Know
You. If you are familiar with the magazine’s thrust, needs,
expectations and working style and deliver that first article in
a way that demonstrates that it and you are a perfect fit for
the publication, it’s easier for the editor to envision a
longterm relationship with you. 3. Make Your Intentions Known.
Let editors know you are interested in building longterm
relationships that produce a win for everyone. 4. Don’t Rest on
Your Laurels. Though it should get easier to satisfy your
editors, they will also expect growth from you. 5. Protect
Growing Relationships. The longer you work for an editor, the
more important it becomes to never miss a deadline, never turn
in a bad piece, never let them down. The more you have invested,
the more this relationship is worth. 6. Follow Editors to New
Publications. If an editor goes to another magazine, try to
preserve both your relationship with your editor and the current
magazine if you can. If they aren’t directly competing, this may
be a way to double your work. To this end, build relationships
with others at the magazine, as well. Become a source of
articles the publication can’t do without, no matter who the
editor is. 7. Make Conversation. There will be moments when it
is appropriate to just be human. When they come, talk, make
conversation, inquire, get to know your editors as people as
well as professionals.