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.

Spanish Verb Conjugation

If you're learning or trying to learn some Spanish, you're going to have to study grammar rules and Spanish verb conjugation charts soon. However, you should know some basic Spanish vocabulary before starting to learn Spanish verb conjugations, because you need words to structure your phrases. You should also keep a list of the most used verbs close to you at all times and have their translation. On this paper, also note which verbs are conjugated normally and which ones are irregular.

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.

Internet Authors aren't Newspaper Columnists

The internet is new, so why do critics insist on seeing it as a mere reflection of existing systems and cultural norms? Bloggers aren't journalists and people who write articles for the web aren't media pundits. We're in a New World and old traditions are dying. Isn't that the truth?

Making The Most Of A Career In Writing

If you are tired of the traditional 9 To 5, consider a career in writing. Here we give you the benefits of this non-traditional career.

Verb Tenses

This primer on verb tenses will help you keep them straight. Useful for ESL speakers and other seeking English grammar help.

What Important Feature Is Missing From Your Headlines?

What is the missing ingredient from your headlines that can increase your conversions five-fold?

Character Research

How writing back stories of your characters before you start writing fiction will pay off in the long run. Researching your character's backgrounds and personalities prevents two dimensional protagonists and unrealistic plots.

Chairman of the Bored - It's Your Choice

If you've noticed people not only looking at their watches but shaking them during one of your meetings it's time to consider the following strategies to wake up and engage the hearts and minds of your staff and family members! There is no compromise on professionalism when delivering information in a meeting these days. Expectations of content, accuracy and accountability are high and people demand to be enlightened and informed - rightly so.

10 Steps to Finding a Book Publisher

This is the elusive question to which all writers want to know the answer - How do I find a publisher?

Write A Biz Book - Step 1 - Select Your Subject

Are you ready to write a biz book? Or an eBook? This article will show you step one in planning a book.

5 Steps To Preparing A Quality Presentation

Whether you have to give a business presentation or a sales pitch, how you prepare prior to the presentation will decipher how you do. There are a number of things you can do to help prepare yourself, but the writing and speaking aspects are absolutely vital to the presentation.

When Clients Don't Pay - Tips For Freelance Writers & Editors

You've just finished a major project and you're counting on the $1,000 payment headed your way. You know that your client is going to love the job you've done, and you can't wait to deposit that check. Weeks go by, however, and nothing arrives in the mail. What can you do when clients don't pay?

How to Get the Most Out of Your Writing Consultant

A writing consultant is a professional writer who has several years of experience in the writing and publishing industries and who can assist aspiring authors with writing, marketing and promoting their work.

Wedding Speeches - Ten Top Tips On What Not To Say Or Do

The 10 most important tips – not to say or do when you are giving wedding speeches.