Article Writing Tips
3 Tips when Writing ArticlesDo you love to write? Do you want to put those writing skills to good use? Perhaps you want to see your name published whether it be in a newspaper, magazine, e-zine or other forms of publication. Here's 3 tips to start off your New Year. 1. BrainstormOnce you've decided what your writing is going to be about, brainstorm. Think of a new angle for your article.
For example: If you're writing for your local newspaper about an author, don't necessarily write only the obvious details. Is there something about this author that makes them unique? What is so great about the book they've written, can you tie it with a current news event and or holiday?2. Removing the Fluff is a Must!When writing a first draft, it's expected to h ave at least some fluff. Fluff is words, sentences, certain aspects of your article that don't necessarily add to your article. An example would be: "I had no energy.
My energy had been sucked out of me" Now that's not the great example, but you get the point. A good way to tell if you ave fluff is to put your article away for a while. Why? Because wen you leave your article for a bit, the next time you look over you'll see aspects of your article popping out. Certain words, facts and excess information that could easily be removed for a smooth flowing article. 3 fast tips that also apply are:
- Editing- Proof read your articles and remember to use your spell checker.
Grammar and spelling mistakes can easily turn your editor away.
- Simple Language Structuring- You may be an expert in your field, but for others reading about your topic for the first time, your content should be simple. Make sure your sentences aren't run-ons. Are you teaching something? Break down aspects of your article into steps. This will ensure your reader understands your topic better.
- Be careful of the word "the"- "The" is a common word that sometimes is repeated too many times in the article, causing your article to become repetitious. Use "the" repeatedly if you're trying to make a point.
If it's a topic you're not truly interested if, it's going to show in your writing. Especially if it's an article that you put together in 5 or so minute. Use words to "pump" up your article, actions, appeal to one's senses if it's about cooking. Have the reader become excited and motivated if it's a teaching article..
Laura Hickey is author of Mysterious Chills and Thrills for Kids. Ten Short Stories to Tickle the Imagination. "Spooky" "Awesome" "Unpredictable" Isn't it time you entered the world where shadows lurk and each page turn could be your doom...http://www.laurahickey.comDigging Up Earthnuts (Conopodium Majus)
The custom of grubbing for Earthnuts, or Pignuts is as ancient as mankind itself. Although these tasty tubers are beloved of pigs (hence the name) they are a most unusual and rewarding woodland snack and there was a time when they were a popular nibble for country children on their way to and from school.The fern like leaves appear along with the Lesser Celandine in the spring. During May and July they develop umbellifer heads with white flowers not unlike Cow Parsley. According to Gerard and others the Dutch once ate them 'boiled and buttered, as we do parseneps and carrots'. Unearthing a pignut is a delicate operation.
The root disconnects from the tuber very easily, which can be several inches from where the stem appears above ground.Follow the stem under the earth using careful scraping with a twig, fingernail or knife. Eventually you will reach the pignut which is covered with a chestnut coloured skin. If you can wash the nut at this stage it avoids getting muddy fingernails...
Digging Up Earthnuts (Conopodium Majus)
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Exadel Releases Exadel Studio Pro 3.0 For Professional Java Developers
Concord, Calif., (ContentDesk) August 5, 2005 -? Exadel, Inc., a leading provider of software, services and support that enable companies to create mission-critical business applications based on open source and Java? technologies, today announced general availability of Exadel? Studio Pro 3.0, an advanced enterprise-class Web application development suite that supports Eclipse 3.1. Exadel Studio Pro 3.0 is the latest version of Exadel's popular rapid application development product suite, adding new visual and source-oriented development approaches and support for commonly used open source technologies, including JSF, Struts, Hibernate and Spring."Exadel offers the best open source products on the market, as they are extremely well designed, every detail accounted for," said Yakov Golder, current vice president of Engineering at Webshots, CNET Networks and user of Exadel's application development tools at three of his previous employers: eBay, PlumTree and NextCard. "I started using...
Exadel Releases Exadel Studio Pro 3.0 For Professional Java Developers
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Dallas Physician Now Offers Prevage?
Skintastic is now one of the select few physician's offices in the Dallas area that supplies the newest and most potent antioxidant, Prevage?, from the makers of Allergan.
Prevage? is clinically proven more powerful than other antioxidant products to significantly smooth the signs of skin aging in just 6 weeks.
This powerful new skin care regimen:???- Reduces fine lines by 29%- Improves skin roughness and dryness by 26%- Increases skin hydration by 37% - Enhances the skin's overall appearance by 33%- Protects against environmental stresses known to cause skin aging including UV light, air pollution, ozone, and cigarette smoke"The difference in the strength of Prevage?," says Jeffrey Adelglass, MD, the founder of Skintastic, "is that it penetrates deep into the skin at the cellular level to prevent the break down of collagen, instead of just sitting on the surface."
In just two pea-sized treatments a day, this novel cosmeceutical
protects and repairs...
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Dallas Physician Now Offers Prevage?
Skintastic is now one of the select few physician's offices in the Dallas area that supplies the newest and most potent antioxidant, Prevage?, from the makers of Allergan.
Prevage? is clinically proven more powerful than other antioxidant products to significantly smooth the signs of skin aging in just 6 weeks.
This powerful new skin care regimen:???- Reduces fine lines by 29%- Improves skin roughness and dryness by 26%- Increases skin hydration by 37% - Enhances the skin's overall appearance by 33%- Protects against environmental stresses known to cause skin aging including UV light, air pollution, ozone, and cigarette smoke"The difference in the strength of Prevage?," says Jeffrey Adelglass, MD, the founder of Skintastic, "is that it penetrates deep into the skin at the cellular level to prevent the break down of collagen, instead of just sitting on the surface."
In just two pea-sized treatments a day, this novel cosmeceutical
protects and repairs...
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Wasser Klar Taps Aaron R. Thomas to Develop New Products for Their Contemporary Modern Acrylic Furniture Line
(ContentDesk) February 8, 2006 -- Aaron R. Thomas has been chosen as the lead designer to oversee the development of the new Wasser Klar acrylic furniture line.Throughout much of its history Wasser Klar has collaborated with top tier furniture designers in developing their lines. They have always sought out designers who have a penchant for acrylic and the ability to create fresh distinctive designs.
There are few artisans or designers who have mastered the acrylic medium.
Fewer still is the number of craftsmen who have extensive real world experience and the artistic sensibility needed to deliver designs that would meet the aesthetic and quality requirements of Wasser Klar.
With these requirements in mind, we sought out the creative talents of Aaron R. Thomas, a master craftsman in the realm of acrylic furniture design, to help with the expansion of our line, said Bob Kaplan, President of California Quality Plastics, parent company of Wasser Klar.????Aaron...
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Perfect Golf Swing Is Within Reach
The perfect golf swing.
Aren't we all look for it?
Now the educating part.
The perfect golf swing is not attainable!
Did that get your attention?
Let me say it one more time.
The perfect golf swing is not attainable!
Unless?you have a higher level of strength and flexibility specific to golf.I know you've probably heard this before?but the question is?did you take it to heart?
Or did you just shrug your shoulders and continue on the same frustrating path to your hopeful golf improvement?When we break down the golf swing mechanically and physically?it's amazing to see what the body goes through when a near perfect golf swing is performed.
There is an enormous amount of core strength and flexibility.
Upper spine and low back strength.
Then hamstring strength and flexibility.
Shoulder stability from a rotation standpoint.
Quad strength to maintain adequate knee flex and posture.
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