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Writing/Freelance Writing Books - Paul Lima
Harness The Business Writing Process By Paul Lima
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(Note: This is the 8.5x11 spiral bound version. If you want the 7x10 perfect bound version from Amazon or Chapters, visit www.paullima.com/books/hwp.html.) Do you find yourself feeling blank when you... More > face the blank page? Do you have a lot to say but don't know where to, or how to, start? Do you want to write more effective email messages, letters, proposals or reports? Do you want to write in a more efficient manner? If so, "Harness the Business Writing Process" is for you. It introduces you to the writing process; shows you how to eliminate the blank page before you write; shows you how to (and why to) capture attention, maintain interest, and influence attitude - before you ask for action; helps you quickly outline and write short messages; helps you structure and outline long documents and write them in short, manageable chunks; helps you define (and start with) your purpose; includes sample e-mails, letters, proposals and reports and a number of editing and proofreading tips.< Less
How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days By Paul Lima
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"How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days" is ideal for consultants, workshop leaders, speakers, freelance writers, or anyone who wants to write a solid first draft of a non-fiction book... More > - in 60 days. Learn how to take your book from inspiration to completion in days, not years. Written by successful freelance writer, author, and writing instructor Paul Lima, "How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days" takes you, step-by-step, from your book idea to a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline, to a solid first draft - in 60 days. In addition, "60 Days" includes two bonus chapters: one on constructing effective sentences and paragraphs and one on affordable self-publishing using print on demand (POD).< Less
Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing By Paul Lima
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing, combines The Six-Figure Freelancer: How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments & Business of Freelance Writing: How to... More > Develop Article Ideas and Sell Them to Newspapers and Magazines. It's two popular 7x10 books on how to become a freelance writer, in one 8.5x11 spiral bound text, for less than the price of the two books. (Choose from spiral-bound paperback or electronic PDF format.) If you want the 7x10 book, please visit the book website: www.paullima.com/books/everything.html.< Less
Do you know where your Web site ranks? How to optimize your Web site for the best possible Search Engine results By Paul Lima
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"Do you know where your Website ranks?" includes detailed information on a dozen effective Search Engine Optimization techniques -- all in an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow book. Techniques... More > include: define your keywords and phrases; think vertically, horizontally and geographically when defining keywords; borrow and barter reciprocal links; use consistent, text-based site navigation menu; use keyword alternative text tags with graphics; combine keywords with Flash and other "non-text" objects (such as images); build a text-based site map; use keywords in your Title and meta tags; change your keywords from page to page; ensure all content includes keywords; submit your site to Google, Bing and Yahoo!. The book also included two chapters on SEO and blogging and SEO and social media, and how to use blogging and social media to promote your company, products or services, or cause online. Choose from paperback or PDF. Or go to www.paullima.com/books/seo.html to purchase Kindle or ePub editions.< Less
If You Don’t Know Where You are Going, How are You Going to Get There: Your Business Vision By Paul Lima
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Your Business Vision is the foundation of your business and marketing plans. By showing you how to answer the 5 Ws – who, what, where, when and why – this report will help you develop a... More > practical business vision, upon which you can build and market your business.< Less
The Six-Figure Freelancer: How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments By Paul Lima
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THE SIX-FIGURE FREELANCER: Second Edition. “This book delivers an exciting message: freelance writers can make a good living! I urge any freelancer struggling to make ends meet to get Paul... More > Lima's down-to-earth e-book, study it, and do what it says. You will look back and realize this was a turning point in your writing life.” – Gordon Graham, president, Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) and full-time freelance writer since 1987. Focusing on writing (and editing) material for corporate markets (including businesses, associations, government agencies, non-profits and other organizations), The Six-Figure Freelancer will show you how to plan and market your way to freelance writing success. (Choose from spiral-bound paperback or electronic PDF format; 24 chapters; 138 pages.)< Less
Copywriting That Works: Bright Ideas to Help You Inform Persuade, Motivate and Sell! By Paul Lima
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If you want to master the craft of writing advertising copy that informs, persuades, motivates and sells, then this book is for you. From branding to hard sell, from ads to direct response marketing,... More > from website copy to social media, Copywriting That Works... works! The book will show you how to: develop concepts that command attention; write headlines and body copy that meet your objectives; apply creative copywriting concepts to ads, direct response brochures, Web copy and social media. In a step-by-step approach, this practical, easy-to-follow book shows you the importance of: determining your purpose, defining your target market, knowing your unique selling proposition before you write, and differentiating between brand awareness and hard sell and between features and benefits. In addition, Copywriting That Works includes a bonus chapter on how to optimize websites for the best Search Engine results. "I learned more in 10 pages of Paul's book than I learned in an 8 week course."< Less
(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing By Paul Lima
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With over 50 exercises to get you started and to keep you writing, "(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing” is ideal for new writers looking to boost their creativity or for experienced... More > writers looking to reignite their creative fuse. If you want to practice the art of writing, hone your craft or explore creative writing options, this book is the place to start. It focuses on the personally-rewarding and joyful aspects of creative writing and shows you how to kick-start your creative writing and how to keep it going as you freefall, play word association, journey through childhood, play "What if…?" and use many other tools and techniques to get you writing and keep you going. "I feel invigorated and out of the rut." - Kathy Tyre; "...a nourishing shot in the arm..." - Pam Roster.< Less
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book in 60 Days: Brainstorm, Outline and Write a Solid First Draft in Just 60 Days By Paul Lima
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"How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days" is ideal for consultants, workshop leaders, speakers, freelance writers, or anyone who wants to write a solid first draft of a non-fiction book... More > - in 60 days. Learn how to take your book from inspiration to completion in days, not years. Written by successful freelance writer, author, and writing instructor Paul Lima, "How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days" takes you, step-by-step, from your book idea to a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline, to a solid first draft - in 60 days. In addition, "60 Days" includes two bonus chapters: one on constructing effective sentences and paragraphs and one on affordable self-publishing using print on demand (POD).< Less
Put Time On Your Side By Paul Lima
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Put Time On Your Side. If you are not managing your time effectively, then you are not managing your business effectively. By showing you how to manage your time, this report will help you manage... More > your business and help you implement your Business and Marketing Plans - so you can achieve your Business Vision. Includes practical exercises to help you determine what you want to do and need to do and will help you honestly address time management and self-management issues.< Less