Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

However, blog writing can be tougher than you might think. You may find that you just can’t carve out time in your busy schedule to write blog posts. Or, you don’t have a designated day or time to do your writing. This can help you mold your own writing schedule. Problem : Finding the line between personal and business.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 4, 2015

Then you need to write and publish an expert ebook. In my last post, I shared a few questions you should ask yourself and 4 steps to write an expert ebook fast and efficiently. This is not a title, which comes later; this is what you are going to write about, in a nutshell. Are you an expert? Trust me on this one.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 13, 2014

If you’re an expert in your field and want to publish a digital book , how should you get started writing content ? Write down 3 – 5 of your most compelling stories , ideas, nuggets, mistakes, or experiences you think interest your readers. At this point you can continue writing or start looking for a ghost writer.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 30, 2016

In my last post , I shared an acronym that you should be using when writing blog content: C ontent (compelling). Phillips describes in Ernest Hemingway on Writing : Don’t describe an emotion–make it. Close observation of life is critical to good writing, said Hemingway. You see, some people are just hard-wired to write.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 10, 2014

Fingers just lay there on the keyboard like wet noodles… How can you get your creative writing going again? Writer’s and blogger’s block is a completely natural event experienced by writers , usually as a side-effect of writing for a deadline. Writing Exercises. Take a Walk. Take a Break.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 10, 2014

In my current series of posts about writing ebooks , I’m primarily addressing the challenges of experts who want to write and publish a digital book, for example, on Amazon. An expert, more generally, is a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 23, 2014

Here are six types of blog posts you can write easily and quickly. Photo essays – Blogging doesn’t have to be all about writing. Odds are good that if one person poses a question, others might have the same question as well. Write a sequel to an old post – Did you tell a funny story in a blog post? People love visuals.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Here are three more ebook writing tips from good speakers: 1. This progression helps you stay focused writing your ebook, and more importantly primes the readers to remember your message. Be sure to write stories that illustrate both failures and solutions. Write both facts and emotions. This last suggestion is key.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the most frequent question small business owners and coaches ask me is “What should I write about on my business blog ?” These five steps will help you master business blog writing with quality content that attracts readers every time. With practice, anyone can start and finish writing a blog post in under an hour.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 9, 2014

Starting to write your expert ebook is not the first step. What comes before ebook writing is key -. A personal story or client stories that need to be shared? For whom are you going to write your book? They want to write an ebook about their expertise because that’s what they know best. Make a List.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Business blog writing is tough. No matter how long you’ve been writing on your business blog, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a blogging rut. There are many reasons that people blog – the most important being to convey their personal message in a clear, concise way. Reaching customers on an individual level.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 1, 2012

’ But many aren’t writing a compelling offer in their emails. Here’s how this email plays out: Introduce yourself and your function as it pertains to this email – why you’re contacting this person. Mention what you’ve seen on the person’s site or blog, specifically referring to a post.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 22, 2011

Your blog writing can improve. I’ve been reading several neuroscience and communications books that say the same things in different ways, and I think these persuasion tips can easily apply to better blog writing. So to stimulate a desire for change, you must switch your writing to positive stories.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 31, 2011

I stumbled upon The Content Factor and found their approach to blog writing and white papers refreshing: The Content Factor provides good advice for content marketing strategies: But to be successful with blogging , you have to recognize some key differences: The best blogs are personified. Be consistent with your blog writing schedule.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 10, 2010

Your blog writing can improve. I’ve been reading several neuroscience and communications books that say the same things in different ways, and I think these persuasion tips can easily apply to better blog writing. So to stimulate a desire for change, you must switch your writing to positive stories.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 5, 2010

How to Write Like You Talk" alt=" Is the Social Web Changing How We Write? How to Write Like You Talk" />. How to Write Like You Talk" width="105" height="105" /> This week’s guest post is by Barb Sawyers, Sticky Communications who recently published a great ebook on how you can write better for the web.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 25, 2016

The first is an attractive personality. In other words, your brand works when: You develop a distinct brand personality. You repeatedly use personality to establish associations with positive emotions. Three “brand personalities” come to mind: The duck. The duck is cute, and so is the gecko and the bunny.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 12, 2013

src="[link] width="300" height="300" title="Better Blog Writing: Attract Clients, Make Sure Your Posts Get Read!" /> You want to Engage your Blog Readers and encourage them to subscribe to your blog and become regular visitors. Your first priority should be to write a high-quality blog content that will help your readers in some way.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 23, 2013

6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" src="[link] width="256" height="170" title="Content Marketing with Blogs: 6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" />What private Hell do you go through to write fresh blog content ? Seek inspiration, find it, and start writing directly into WordPress blog platform. Check email.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Works Better for Your Brain" alt=" Why Writing Like You Talk Works Better for Your Brain" />. If they can make changes this profound, certainly you can rewire your writing process, even if it’s deeply entrenched from higher education, professional experience or other neural programming.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Some people just can’t write well no matter how hard they try, and I can appreciate that. There’s no shortage of ambitious and hungry writers and journalists out there looking for writing assignments. Related posts: Is the Social Web Changing How We Write? How to Write Like You Talk.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

What if you could write an expert ebook using the same riveting tactics used by TED.com speakers that earn them millions of views? I’ve been viewing some fascinating videos on TED.com , scanning them for tips on how to write a good story. What can we learn from TED Talks about writing an expert ebook?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Writing quality content that markets your products and services online follows a logical progression, but it also follows an emotional pathway. Trust : social proof, statistics, case studies, personal stories. I been reviewing basic steps for writing quality content for the web that works to get you found, get known and get clients.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 17, 2011

alt=" Writing Compelling Content: What Drives Your Readers?" />. Assuming your client is driven by the drive to acquire and to have more, you’ll need to write content to appeal to this need. What would be the pain point that compels a person with the drive to acquire? What Drives Your Readers?" What Drives Your Readers?"

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2011

If you’re writing for your business, how much of yourself should you include? How personal should you be? There’s an ongoing trend to be personal with business communications. I get updates from a professional who writes about arguments with her husband. Put more of “you&# in what you write about.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 9, 2010

Good business writing should be like a good butler: working smoothly in the service of the reader without calling attention to itself. This weekend I was reviewing some books on business writing, including Harvard Business Review’s Guide to Better Business Writing. It’s why you’re writing the memo or report.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You cannot personalize the content. This goes hand-in-hand with personalizing your status update. When writing blog content, you must keep your readers’ needs and expectations in mind. This is an excerpt of one of most highly viewed topics on Writing on the Web. You cannot “tag” others in your status updates.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 20, 2011

?? One of the smartest things you can do to keep up with blog writing is to use your brain well. The third thing I do in the morning when I get up is write on one of my blogs. Here are 5 tips for being more creative and productive with your writing tasks. Write first before you open email or your list of things to do.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

(Guest Post: I’m on vacation, so I invited Tim Handorf to write a guest post. Tim writes on the topics of online colleges and universities. People love personal stories. I’m convinced that at the core of reality TV’s popularity is its microscopic look at personal detail. People love unique personalities.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

When it comes to writing content for a business blog , most professionals start from their point of view. It’s an intellectual process in which you write, “Here’s our company’s biggest advantage, and here is what you need to do.” Related posts: Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Organize, simplify and get better results from your Web writing by asking 5 important questions: What is the problem (pain, predicament)? As you compose your copy, you should write out several sentences to answer each question. Write a few sentences out about the problem. Why hasn’t this problem been solved?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Many people focus on the medium, the latest shiny tool: the blog, the Twitter tweets, and Facebook updates, without regard for the basic rules of writing copy for the Web. Content marketing is a requirement for anyone doing business because it beats writing advertisements that get ignored. Writing content for the Web is different.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 8, 2011

When writing on the web – either in a blog post , an ezine or other forms of content marketing , readers are more likely to respond to your offers of service or products if there is a resonance between you. So you have to be very clear when writing, more so than with speaking. 8 Simple Writing Steps to Connect with Readers.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Content Marketing Institute published these results here : When 36% of marketers struggle with producing engaging content and another 21% with coming up with enough engaging content, well over half of content marketing challenges involves what to say or write. What do they write to replace the lorem ipsom ?

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Here’s the message, loud and clear: 99% of busy business professionals and attorneys should not – repeat, not – waste their precious productive hours writing their own blog posts and website content. You will burn yourself out, and your business will suffer – even if you enjoy doing the writing. Not convinced?

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 18, 2011

How much personality should you show on your blog without becoming an ego-blogger ? Apparently you can share a lot of personal stories and anecdotes, even become a little outrageous and contrarian, according to Tim Ferris , author of The 4-Hour Workweek and now The 4-Hour Body. Blogging Naked: Personality Is Included.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Here’s the message, loud and clear: 99% of busy business professionals and attorneys should not – repeat, not – waste their precious productive hours writing their own blog posts and website content. You will burn yourself out, and your business will suffer – even if you enjoy doing the writing. Not convinced? Let’s do the math.

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