The 7 Levels of Publishing, Part Three

At last, the Third Part of the trilogy brings an end to the saga. It's not Shrek, Spiderman or Oceans, but it does help to explain how such ideas get into print and reach the reading public, as well as why many of them fail. What's the best thing for authors to do? How can they get their efforts published? Mike brings his incisive wit to bear, and turns the spotlight on an industry in crisis.

Preparation And Visualization In Speaking

In so many aspects of life, preparation is the key to success. Actors would not appear on stage without rehearsal, nor singers. So why do so many business people risk their professional reputations with poor speeches and presentations? Discover how to do a good job and enhance your reputation here.

How to Choose a Translation Company

Follow these guidelines to help you select a language services company. Tangible and intangible factors should be considered.

Internet Authors are the New Slush Pile

Why do publishers contradict themselves? They want first choice of new novels, but maintain a publication rate that is suicidally low. They underestimate the internet and want authors to try them first, but give no guarantees that submissions will even be read. If authors choose the web as a priority, then Traditional Publishers will have to become Internet Prospectors, digging for gold.

Iconic Critic Gradey Alexander Shares Tips For Aspiring Writers

Famous for his brutal honesty, author Gradey Alexander believes the most important thing for beginning writers is knowing what NOT to do. For the first time ever, he shares some of the wisdom he has accrued over the past forty years.

How To Introduce A Speaker

How to encourage and maintain the enthusiasm of the audience when introducing a speaker. Speaking tips used by the pros. Create a great rapport with the audience

Ghostwriting - A Unique, Behind-the-Scenes Career for Moms

Would you enjoy earning a living while working quietly in the background? Have you been searching for a behind-the-scenes career that pays you to work from home? If so, read on to discover a low-cost, home-based business you may enjoy...

How to Find a Literary Agent - Without Getting Scammed

How can a new writer find a literary agent without getting scammed?

Lessons Learned from Two Years of Blogging (Part III of III)

Two+ years of blogging leads to some serious do's and don'ts - and money-making opportunities. Read on for full details.

Spanish Vocabulary

If you're interested in learning more Spanish vocabulary, you've come to the right place. Spanish vocabulary isn't hard to acquire if you know how to speak French or Italian, but it still isn't too hard if you only speak English. You can get enough vocabulary in about 3 months to keep a steady Spanish conversation on a normal subject. Spanish is one of the easier languages to learn and if you're a language enthusiast then you should start learning it.

Speaking Speedily: Bad for Business

People speak fast in business for three separate reasons. The first step to slowing your rate is learning why you talk quickly. Additional suggestions are given to slow down.

Free English to Spanish Translator

I you're looking for a free English to Spanish translator, then I'm sure you want to write something in Spanish. However, I don't suggest you use any free English to Spanish translators - I believe you should be doing something else. As someone who wants to write in Spanish, I'm sure it won't be your last time trying to do so, and in that sense I think you should simply learn Spanish.

Your Book is Great - It's You I Can't Stand!

The other day, I took the time to read 250 of some 1,200 reviews of a current best-selling book at Amazon, figuring it was going to lead me to some insights about what today's readers and audiences are really buying, and above all, what they are recommending to their friends and work mates. I could sense readers like The Secret's author and whenever there is a criticism of the book it isn't about her, just about the content. This is an amazing feat when you think about it. How can you become rich and famous and not arouse the sort of disdain and disapproval that accomplishments bring? There are 5 SECRETS, according to the writer of this article, who is a top speaker, international consultant, and the best-selling author of 12 books and the popular Nightingale-Conant audio program, THE LAW OF LARGE NUMBERS: HOW TO MAKE SUCCESS INEVITABLE.

Selecting a Persuasive Topic for Your College Essay

Arguably the most difficult part of writing an essay is getting started. And getting started involves...

How To Use Quotations Effectively?

Quotations are the repetition of words used by somebody in the past. When you repeat the speech or spoken words of a character from a play or novel, you are said to be quoting that character.