[EzineArticles] 10 Distractions that Destroy Productivity: The WRONG Advice

10 Distractions that Destroy Productivity: The WRONG Advice Are You Sabotaging Yourself? Expert Authors face a fast, competitive atmosphere. Simply finding the time to write while balancing personal and professional priorities is an enormous challenge. Compound that with overcoming pesky distractions and you're in for an uphill battle. Here's a tough point most people will not easily admit: You are the cause of the majority of your distractions. While distractions like texts, notifications, email, and more may come from others, you choose when, where, and how you react and engage with the distractions. It's not too late! You can reclaim your power over distractions. Take a look at the list of distractions below and see how many you can relate to. If the number is overwhelming, it's time you took a closer look and deal with them in a way that suits your priorities. WARNING: Each point below is written from the perspective of the wrong advice. It's delivered tongue in cheek to provide a humorous view of self-induced distractions. I hope they make you smile because I know I've been guilty of a few of these excuses. Let us know which ones you're guilty of too! 10 Distractions that Destroy Productivity: The WRONG Advice Turn On All Electronic Devices Email/Internet: Maintain a non-stop connection to the Internet while you're writing for news updates and constant idea generation. Also, avoid scheduling specific times to check your email - it's far too important to respond to each message straight away. Be the ultimate multitasker, don't neglect email or the Internet! Phone Calls/Text Messages: Never risk letting a caller go straight to voicemail. Even if you're on a great track in your writing, you should make time to chit chat with friends and brush up on your texting skills while you're brainstorming. It won't bust your productivity too much and it's better to respond to others quickly to keep them engaged in conversation. Keep your phone on at all times. Television: With so many great shows on TV and streaming media channels, how can you possibly keep up with it all? Tune to your favorite programs and have them play in the background while you're writing! It will ultimately save time because you're multi-tasking! Challenge yourself to concentrate on your writing and what's going on in the show you're watching. Take a seat on the couch, write, and take in all the drama of the entertainment world at once! Video Games: Playing video games or apps on your smartphone can be soothing. Take a break from writing by grabbing a controller and get lost in fantasy or the latest app saga with a truly hands-on experience. Your writing can wait. You can get back to work once you complete the next level or the one after that. Be at the Beck and Call of Relationships Friends: Your friends need your full attention. Try to make plans with them while you're thinking about your next set of articles. Do they want to drop by during your scheduled writing session? No problem! It's good to interact with others when you're trying to focus. Casually talk about current events and controversial topics to get your mind racing and to make the room more tense. Neighbors/Surprise Visits: We've divorced ourselves so much from face-to-face communication these days due to technology. Encourage your neighbors to visit as they please! You never know when you're going to have company over, so have the kettle and a few homemade goodies ready. Don't ignore knocks at the door because you're busy - you can pick up where you left off with your writing. Pets: To most pet owners, these loyal and adorable animals are like family. Include your pets in your writing sessions. Isn't it adorable the way your cat sits on your keyboard? How hilarious is your dog's latest tail-chasing antics? Never let your pet think your office is off-limits; after all, they want to be near you and get updates on dinner. Take frequent breaks to give them attention. Let It All Go Physical Condition: Turn discomfort into opportunity! Being too comfortable while you're working will put you to sleep. You need to feel agitated, hungry, tired, and shift constantly in your seat if you want to be alert. Let the motivation to relieve the discomfort - eat, sleep, or straighten out your back - drive you to finish your work faster.   Environment: If you're the type to be distracted by a little dust or coffee stain, by all means - take the time to thoroughly clean your workspace. You need the absolute cleanest environment for any type of writing. When you see an opportunity to organize, dust or vacuum, be sure to take it! Alternately, if your workspace is so messy that you can't find your outlines or notes, let it go and don't worry about organizing the space! You can let your memory do it's work or perform the research over again. Procrastination: It's necessary to put things off from time to time. You need to mull over an idea because the longer you put off writing, the more powerful your ideas will become as they mature in your mind. Throw out your calendar and avoid a schedule. Take your time and wait until tomorrow, or the next day. You'll get around to it! DISCLAIMER: Do not follow the advice given above - in fact, do the exact opposite! Think about the distractions you specifically struggle with. If you recognize and understand how harmful these can be to your productivity, you will have a chance at success. Remember, you can do things as you've always done them and get the same results. Or break the pattern, step it up, and focus on your writing by eliminating distractions. The path you take is up to you! Are you guilty of any of the above self-induced distractions? Do you have solutions to drive away distractions? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: If there's one tool that can help you increase your article writing productivity, it's Article Templates. These interactive PDFs are a great cure for writer's block and can help you quickly get into the article writing zone. Check 'em out here. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles surely has worked for me." I really have supported my business with my ezine articles ... This has been a tremendous boost to branding of my name, my website, and my various projects. I am looked upon as an expert on aging, someone that writes about their subject. People get an idea of what you think, as well as what you can give to their organization or on an individual basis. EzineArticles surely has worked for me. Patricia Weaver PatriciaWeaver.net EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9328079-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Short and Sweet: How to Revise Your Articles

Short and Sweet: How to Revise Your Articles "Don't write something in 1,000 words that could have been said in 600."      – Robin Henry Have you ever had a friend or relative who seemed to ramble on and on, so much so that you found your mind wandering toward more interesting things like, "Should I make that dentist appointment for next Tuesday or Wednesday?" Or "Is it true if you eat a polar bear's liver, you will die of a vitamin overdose?" Don't be that person ... in your articles that is! So much emphasis is placed on proofreading that many Expert Authors forget a step: Revising. The result may fashion lackluster, boring, rambling, and occasionally confusing articles. The solution? Guarantee yourself a more powerful message by keeping your articles short and sweet with these tips. 7 Tips to Revising Articles First, let's discuss the difference between revising and proofreading, which are often mistaken as the same step in the writing process. Proofreading occurs when you read your article for grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors (often after the revising process). Revising occurs when you reread your article to ensure your message is clear, concise, and logical. Think of it as pumping more "oomph" into your articles. Ready? Use these tips to get started: Cut Verbiage: Words like "just," "really," and "very" slow down the power of your message. When revising, ask yourself, "Is this word really that necessary?" Remove Redundant Words: "I'll meet you at 12 noon," "this is absolutely essential to your success," and "I have the exact same bag" are examples of redundancies. Discard the Inessential: Consider whether the article's focus is too wide or too narrow based on your user's needs. Remove sections of inessential text to get to your point faster and add text (as needed) to ensure reader comprehension. Stay Organized: Check the flow of the article. Does the pattern make sense? Are the transitions smooth? Should one point occur earlier for better readability? Keep Promises: Did you follow through on promises made to the reader in the article's title, introduction, or any other part of the article? Use Active Voice: Rather than the subject receiving the action, ensure the subject acts or performs the action in the sentence. For example, "The mime was waved to by the child" (passive) vs. "The child waved to the mime" (active). Be Precise: Simplify your verbs by using concise language. For example, replace "He argues for the importance of the idea" with "He defends the idea." Have You Tried the Paramedic Method? Take your revising skills to the next level! Expert Authors can polish their writing skills using Purdue University's Online Writing Lab. To improve readability, they recommend utilizing Richard Lanham's Paramedic Method. Here's how: Sample Sentence Before Using the Paramedic Method In this paragraph is a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Circle the prepositions (of, in, about, for, onto, into) (In) this paragraph is a demonstration (of) the use (of) good style (in) the writing (of) an article. Draw a box around the verb "to be" forms (is, am, are, was, were, been, being). In this paragraph [is] a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Identify the action and convert it into a simple verb. In this paragraph is a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Convert passive text to active by moving the doer into the subject (Who's kicking whom) In this paragraph is a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Eliminate any unnecessary slow wind-ups In this paragraph is a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Eliminate any redundancies In this paragraph is a demonstration of the use of good style in the writing of an article. Revised Sentence Using the Paramedic Method This paragraph demonstrates good style in articles. How do you keep your articles short and sweet? Do you have additional revising tips you would like to share? Have you tried the Paramedic Method or any other revising method to revive your articles? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: If you're looking for the short path to sweet articles, look no further than EzineArticles' Article Templates. These easy-to-use PDFs are designed to make writing fresh articles a breeze. Check them out at http://shop.EzineArticles.com/ArticleTemplates/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "... build an expert reputation ..." After submitting articles to EzineArticles.com, I experienced a dramatic improvement in my website's search engine rankings -- and the increases in traffic and sales that come with top rankings. I recommend EzineArticles.com to anyone who wants to increase their web visibility and build an expert reputation. Cathy Stucker IdeaLady.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9322893-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Top Misused Words Part IX

Top Misused Words Part IX Happy Birthday, Noah Webster! In 1828, at the age of 70, Noah Webster published An American Dictionary of the English Language. He hoped to help children in overcrowded schools better articulate themselves and standardize American speech. 255 years later, Webster is known as the Father of the American Dictionary and through "Dictionary Day," his birthday is celebrated by thousands. It's with great pleasure that we dedicate this edition of the Top Misused Words to Webster and to all who are passionate about language. Assume vs. Presume assume - to suppose to be the case, without proof; to take or begin to have (power or responsibility). Incorrect: I'm not 100% sure, but I would presume a "Toad in the Hole" is an amphibian in the ground. Correct: I'm not 100% sure, but I would assume a "Toad in the Hole" is an amphibian in the ground. presume - to suppose something is the case on the basis of probability; to be audacious enough to do something. Incorrect: Judging from the recipe - a dish of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter - I would assume "Toad in the Hole" is delicious! Correct: Judging from the recipe - a dish of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter - I would presume "Toad in the Hole" is delicious! Decimate vs. Devastate decimate - kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of (original meaning limited to kill one person in ten). Incorrect: Julius Caesar threatened to devastate the 9th Legion during the war against Pompey. Correct: Julius Caesar threatened to decimate the 9th Legion during the war against Pompey. devastate - destroy or ruin (something). Incorrect: The city was decimated by a huge earthquake. Correct: The city was devastated by a huge earthquake. Ensure vs. Insure ensure - make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case. Incorrect: Encourage passengers to wear seatbelts to insure their safety. Correct: Encourage passengers to wear seatbelts to ensure their safety. insure - arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular advance payments. Incorrect: If you don't live in an earthquake zone, should you really ensure your home with an earthquake policy? Correct: If you don't live in an earthquake zone, should you really insure your home with an earthquake policy? Farther vs. Further farther - used as comparative of far; more distant in space than another item of the same kind. Incorrect: On the further side of the mountain, you'll find treasure. Correct: On the farther side of the mountain, you'll find treasure. further - to a greater degree or extent; help the progress or development of (something); promote. Incorrect: She had depended on articles to farther her exposure as an Expert Author. Correct: She had depended on articles to further her exposure as an Expert Author. Literally vs. Figuratively literally - in a literal manner or sense; exactly. Incorrect: I can't believe you figuratively ate an entire half gallon of ice cream in one sitting! Correct: I can't believe you literally ate an entire half gallon of ice cream in one sitting! figuratively - in a figurative sense; metaphorical. Incorrect: The Haunted House was so scary: I literally died of fright! Correct: The Haunted House was so scary: I figuratively died of fright! Proofread. Maintain your credibility. Avoid confusion. Gain readers. It's that easy! Do you have any misused words you'd like to see added to the Top Misused Words series? Click here to share them in the comments section - we'd love to hear from you! For more posts like this, check out the Top Misused Words category! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: You have a problem: writer's block. We have the solution: EzineArticles Article Templates! Discover how these handy tools can make your article writing endeavors a whole lot easier at http://shop.EzineArticles.com/ArticleTemplates/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "... the process of writing has been profoundly rewarding!" Writing articles is truly the best way to become a leader of thought in your industry or within your circle.... Thank you, EzineArticles - You literally changed my life, and the process of writing has been profoundly rewarding! Camille Rodriquez PolkaDotImpressions.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9318652-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Best Practices to Write Fresh Articles on New and Old Topics

Best Practices to Write Fresh Articles On New and Old Topics Make Writing New Content a Breeze With These Tips Fresh content can be incredibly demanding. Faced with personal and professional time constraints, creating quality, original content can seem like an upward battle. However, you know content creation is a must to build exposure for you and your brand, so (somewhat begrudgingly) you flip on your computer, laptop, or tablet device and start plugging away. This isn't a sustainable practice. Give yourself a break! Create fresh and original content using these Best Practices to Writing Fresh Articles on new and even old topics. New Content Inspired From Natural Keywords While keywords shouldn't be the end-all-be-all strategy of your efforts, no one can deny that they have a big impact on your success. Always focus on writing content for your readers, not for search engines and naturally incorporate a keyword strategy to increase your ability to be searched using these tips: Predict Keywords Amp up your efforts by breaking from the crowd to become a thought leader in your niche: predicting keywords. Identify keywords that are most relevant to your topic and then pick out those keywords that are most relevant to your audience to find the gems of opportunity. Target Long-Tail Keywords For those in competitive niches, this tip is an absolute must: avoid oversaturating your article portfolio with short-tail keyword phrases by targeting long-tail keywords. Identify your keywords and refine the topic by narrowing the head. Include a Social Strategy As social media platforms further embed themselves into our lives, it's more important now than ever before to expand your strategy to social media outlets. Find what hash-tagged keywords stick and what topics are trending on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, etc. Wherever your audience is: be there and find opportunity in the discussion. When to Update Old Content Many authors find themselves in a position of having a large volume of articles that use relevant keywords, but many of the articles are not pulling the weight they once had. Your first instinct might be to update or edit old articles by tweaking the keywords and adding or replacing content. Like magazines, articles are intended to be published at regular intervals to serve readers in a timely manner. For example, Stephen King isn't going to go back and update "Head Down," his popular 1990 article featured in The New Yorker. He may revisit the topic in a future article by providing new insights or cite particular areas that no longer apply; however, he's not going to rewrite it without new insights and then republish it once again in The New Yorker or elsewhere. Of course, not all of us are of Stephen King's caliber and updating may be inevitable. Here's how you can determine whether you should update your articles or write a completely new one: If you're only updating less than 10% of the article, go ahead and edit the article. If you're adding additional content or adjusting more than 10% of the content, consider writing a new article. For new articles that are extensions of old topics, avoid creating derivative content by ensuring you don't repeat information. Broaden the scope of the topic and provide new insights that readers can take away. Use Article Templates Want to get more out of a topic, but feel like you've exhausted every angle and squeezed as much as you can out of it? Give it new breath with Article Templates! A healthy article portfolio is highly relevant and diverse so readers can explore your content to gain more information as well as assess your credibility as a leader in your niche. Use the 52 Article Templates or any combination of the Build Your Own Article Template Packages to increase your portfolio with a vast collection of original insights, engaging topics, and more. Have questions or comments? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Here's a great way to randomly generate fresh article ideas: the EzineArticles Deck of Cards! Pick a card - any card - and get one of 52 templates to help get you started! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I'll keep writing as long as you keep publishing!" I'm very pleased with my experience with you and the help you've provided since you first published me in 2008. I'll keep writing as long as you keep publishing! Leon Noone LeonNoone.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9315118-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] How to Predict Natural Keywords

How to Predict Natural Keywords Become a Thought Leader A huge part of your success as an Expert Author can be found in how well you've fostered your brand as a thought leader. A thought leader is an innovative authority who is largely recognized as a major influence in a particular niche (and even profits from it). However, you can't become a thought leader by writing from the same angles, using the same keywords, and taking the same point of views as every one else in your niche. You must break the line of conformity and one way to do so is to develop a solid content writing strategy built by predicting hot keywords in your niche. You don't have to be a magician to predict words, otherwise you'd be drawing keywords out of a hat and hoping for the best (which would be a colossal waste of your time). Lead by knowing your audience's likes, dislikes, fears, and passions as well as stay on top of trends in your niche. Then carefully and strategically predict new keywords (or long-tail extensions of existing keywords) based on your audience's interests and relevance to your niche. Use this graphic as your guide to discovering opportune keywords, providing fresh content for your audience, and building your brand as a thought leader! Simply click on the graphic below for a close up of this post online. How to Predict Natural Keywords Transcription Why? Predicting Natural Keywords Will Help You ... Get a leg up on your competition Become a thought leader in your niche Increase your audience by gaining traction with new readers Build your reputation as a credible source How? Put Your Toolbox Away! Avoid keyword selection tools. If these keywords are being provided to you, they're being provided to others as well. Immerse Yourself! You Can't Lead if You Can't Keep Up, So ... Subscribe to News Outlets Read Niche-Relevant Blogs Follow Social Media Sources Discover Audience Q&A Spot Buzzwords Scope out Google Trends Look for Indicators of Opportunity Identify keywords that are most relevant to your topic. Identify keywords that are most relevant to your audience. Find the opportunity in keywords that are most relevant to your topic and your audience. Tips for Putting These Keywords in Action Brainstorm articles that are relevant to your topic and your audience. Focus on writing content for your readers, not for search engines. Target both long and short-tail keywords. Be natural; don't force keywords into the content. Integrate the keyword in the title and article summary. Naturally position the keyword phrase as close to the beginning of the title, summary, and opening paragraph. Use no more than one keyword per 100 words. Want to share this image? Simply copy/paste the code from below into your blog or website. <a href="http://img.ezinearticles.com/blog/how-to-predict-natural-keywords.jpg"><img src="http://img.ezinearticles.com/blog/how-to-predict-natural-keywords.jpg" title="How to Predict Natural Keywords"></a> Have questions or comments? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Predicting the right keywords is the first step to becoming a thought leader. The second is using the keywords before anyone else and fast! Implement your keyword predictions to get ahead of the competition using Article Templates. Check them out at http://Shop.EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "You guys are simply the BEST!" EzineArticles.com is truly a reputable directory article site that gives so many writers an opportunity to publish their work and have it exposed to a huge global audience. You guys are simply the BEST! Kym Gordon Moore FromBehindThePen.WordPress.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9309542-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] 7 of the Worst Article Writing and Marketing Tips

7 of the Worst Article Writing And Marketing Tips "There is nothing more hateful than bad advice." - Sophocles There's a lot of bad advice whispered in the dark corners of the Internet. What appears like the fountain of quick-and-easy success is often a nightmarish journey toward credibility ruin. While there are many, here are 7 of the worst article writing and marketing tips we've found circulating that you should steer clear of and why. "Write Content for Content's Sake" Writing articles merely to churn out content will not help you - it may pick up a few wayward readers, but it will not sustain your growth. If your articles lack originality, a primary goal, and audience targeting, then you will lack the ability to engage readers. Everything you write should have a purpose and meet a need - your readers should be able to walk away with something. Be informative while sharing your exclusive and original content. If you lack the necessary insight on a hot topic, expand your horizons by performing the necessary research that will benefit your audience. Integrate this new information with your own commentary or insight on a particular topic. [Learn more] "Write What's on Your Mind" Are your neighbors aggravating you again? Did you make a pie that was simply inspired? Heard something on the news that makes you see red? Is your relationship going through its paces? Unless the heart of your expertise is relevant to any of these issues or you plan on tying any of these experiences to illustrate an informative point, understand this: article writing is not social media, nor is it a platform to publish personal diaries or journals. Write quality, original, and objective content that meets the interests and needs of your audience and you will succeed at becoming a leading authority in your niche. [Learn more] "Make Sure it's Absolutely AMAZING" Good grammar, spelling, and cohesive ideas are important, but not at the expense of your time and energy. Don't get stuck in publishing paralysis: you are stuck in a cycle of proofreading and editing without publishing content. Develop a system bent on quality creative execution and stick to it. We recommend at least 7 steps to create quality content fast: (1) Brainstorm, (2) Outline, (3) Write, (4) Revise and Edit, (5) Proofread for Spelling and Grammar, (6) Perform Final Edits, and (7) Submit It! [Learn more] "Write for Keywords" Keywords can have great power. When used responsibly, they can increase your ability to be found on searches and create eye-popping titles readers crave. However, keyword stuffing (scattering keywords throughout the article) creates low quality content, a terrible user experience, and reflects poorly on the author (as well as anyone associated or affiliated with that author). Raise the quality standards bar to create a positive and memorable experience for your readers. [Learn more] "Promote Yourself and Your Stuff in Articles" Readers expect articles to be non-self-serving sources of informative content. Adding self-serving information (i.e., advertising yourself, your organization, your brand, etc.) before the Resource Box is like a spam-tripwire for readers and breaks their trust. Save promotional content for areas of your blog or website dedicated to discussing information about you, your business, and your products or services. Write quality, informative articles (non-self-serving content) that targets your readers' needs and wants to build trust because earning trust increases your credibility, maximizes your exposure, and is more successful than a hard sell. [Learn more] "Use Exact Match Anchor Text" Publishing the same anchor text aggressively in articles, blog posts, and guest posts both on and off your website doesn't benefit your optimization - it hurts it! Intended for optimization, exact match anchor text occurs when an unnatural amount of keyword phrases create a static link profile. Avoid appearing unnatural to readers and search engines by creating a great user experience. Find balance in an organic mix of anchor text to add variety and depth to your link profile while maintaining relevance and transparency. [Learn more] "Use an Article Spinner" Article spinning software is a complete waste of money and time. It serves no other purpose than an attempt to plagiarize good content, whether you own it or not. Article spinning occurs when the user places text into a software program that replaces the original words with synonyms. Alternately, there is the "manual" version where content writers attempt "rewrite" content by tweaking a sentence here and there. We've said it before and we'll say it again: Article spinning is "word vomit." Don't waste your time or a reader's time with it. If you're interested in squeezing more value out of content you own exclusively, then consider using it on social media, transposing it into videos or audiobooks, create webinars from it, compile it into an ebook or report, and create easy-to-read infographics. Avoid creating derivative content by planning ahead and exploring a wide variety of angles. [Learn more] What bad advice would you add to this list? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: If you're looking for one of the BEST article writing and marketing tips, look no further: Use article templates! These simple tools can make your job easier and faster while also improving the quality of your articles. You can find a whole collection in the EzineArticles Shop. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The benefits will be dramatic" EzineArticles has been one of the best Internet marketing decisions I've made over the years. One thing that is important with Internet marketing is to produce content consistently, not once a month. The benefits ... will be dramatic in that regard. The whole process is a marathon, not a sprint! David Greene PreferredPainCenter.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9301351-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2013 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Article Writing Tips to Retweet: September 2013

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: September 2013 Every month @EzineArticles provides hundreds of useful tidbits of information, motivation, and training for over 100,000 followers. We've gathered some of the best ones from September right here. Retweet any of them for motivation or to share with your Twitter followers. Just CLICK on  to Retweet. Motivational Quotes for Expert Authors Writing is about using the full breadth of your imagination. Dare to use it. "Think, believe, dream, and dare." - Walt Disney Let "new" be your guide today: "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." - Eleanor Roosevelt Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't. One gains universal applause who mingles the useful with the agreeable, at once delighting and instructing the reader. - Horace Give your words power: keep it simple. "There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together." - Josh Billings Take advantage of every opportunity and take risks - it's better to have a TON of experience than none at all. There's no better time to begin than the present! "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar The second best time to write is now. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb When doubt creeps in and you think of all of the other authors with whom you have to contend, remember: Your writing matters. Inspiration and Images to Share With Your Audience Avoid getting caught up in seeking inspiration and motivation. The real magic happens when you begin. pic.twitter.com/q1ENms9IZS Procrastination is another form of quitting. Create a sense of urgency to beat it! pic.twitter.com/Nlt4jcE40d Good grammar is important, but not as important as believing so strongly in your writing that it becomes infectious: pic.twitter.com/d7fFKtSyzx Rather than pay out in procrastination, why not reap the rewards of your efforts now? pic.twitter.com/IeqNFugHZS Ask, "Why not?" pic.twitter.com/ew4GUjm8LP Take the road less traveled and write about it: pic.twitter.com/tyzLUN5mLN Take a moment to share your ideas today and spark a great conversation! pic.twitter.com/RH3rCzYMN1 Focus on possibilities: pic.twitter.com/M9drW2xkKi What's today? It's yours - make the most of it! pic.twitter.com/MNEFaE7ryC Lose the death grip on grammar and take your reader's breath away using your natural voice: pic.twitter.com/bGw0Vh5rfS For authors, writing may not always bring success, but there is no success without writing: pic.twitter.com/Q16LoBUD9J Your readers can sense your passion (or lack thereof). Write about what drives you: pic.twitter.com/RZQN076CzX You get what you give. Give more to your efforts to climb higher than ever before: pic.twitter.com/wEEVwa9aez Your words reflect your character. Write accordingly. pic.twitter.com/70fr0NaYLS EzineArticles Inside Information Celebrate "Be to Kind Writers and Editors" month by showing appreciation for the writer in your life: bit.ly/17G6Quw You'll want to bookmark this list of writing ideas for your next writing session (and all future writing sessions): bit.ly/1aOVDwy Need a punch of writing motivation? Check out these top 50 inspirational writing quotes for authors: bit.ly/18cXTPC Give a little writing love to your own personal Facebook profile page with EzineArticles' free cover photos: bit.ly/1f2sY9W Do you feel lost in your writing sessions? Use these 7 steps to get on the right track. blog.ezinearticles.com/2013/09/7-step... Looking for new social media marketing strategies? Ensure your current strategy isn't your downfall: blog.ezinearticles.com/2013/09/10-soc... "10 Items or Less ..." Is every supermarket Express Line wrong? Find out in the next edition of "Top Misused Words." bit.ly/1gXCIAs Bad influences, complainers, spammers, misers, and phonies will strangle your success. How to stay away from them: bit.ly/15nSSN8 The ultimate tool for making your writing faster, easier, and better: bit.ly/169iZYA Not sure how to incorporate writing into your daily routine? It's easy! Here's how: bit.ly/168xAU2 What's your favorite Tweet from September? Let us know below! P.S. For more posts like this, check out the Article Writing Tips to Retweet category and don't forget to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest EzineArticles information and training. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! 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