All Posts Tagged With: "writing that sells"
10 Ways to Write Better Articles for Magazines
These ten ways to write better feature articles for magazines will help you improve your pitches, proposals, and publication possibilities. Before the tips, a quip from William Zinsser: “Never tell your readers what they should think about something. You may write about amazing things, but never tell them that something is going to be amazing,” says Zinsser. [...]
10Sep2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued52 Ways to Write Interesting Leads or Introductions
Writing an interesting lead or introduction that hooks readers is one of the most difficult things about writing (next to finding the best title for your article, chapter, or book, of course). Your lead has to hook editors, publishers, and readers – and your introduction has to have pizzazz, razzle dazzle, and sparkle! “Your first sentence is the most [...]
5Sep2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued10 Ways to Find Ideas to Write About for Magazine Articles
These ten ways to find ideas to write about for magazine articles will improve your chances of getting published and help you become a successful writer… First, one of my writing pet peeves: “Ideas for articles are everywhere! All you have to do is stand in line at the grocery store, and you’ll overhear a conversation that’ll lead to a fascinating article [...]
23Jul2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 1 comment | ContinuedHow to Grab Your Reader by the Throat
Writing strong introductions will keep your readers reading, your articles selling, and your accountant happy (ah, if only freelance writers could afford accountants!). These tips for writing introductions that grab your reader by the throat will help you keep your readers reading. Before the tips, a quip: “Other [writers] find excuses for not writing at the same time every day, balk at [...]
18Jul2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 11 comments | Continued
