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Outlines have proven quite effective for a lot of writers, and many of the famous stories we know and love--such as Star... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_transcribe_or_not_to_transcribe_interviews.html 11 Secrets from an Experienced Interviewer One of the unwritten rules of writing a book, an article, or any sort of material that requires the writer to interview experts or people "in the know" is to tape record the conversation. Whether the... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_specialize_or_not_to_specialize.html Okay, so you've decided that you want to write for fun and profit, and not necessarily in that order. Perhaps you've already abandoned your day job to pursue your dream of the full-time writing life, or maybe you just want to test the waters... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_own_or_not_to_own_that_is_the_question.html In today's mortgage and real estate market, it is still a prudent choice to own a home, rather than rent. Renting is appealing because there is less responsibility (no home maintenance costs), it is easier to pick-up and move, and there are no... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_outline_or_not_to_outline.html Ah, the age-old writer's debate--to outline or not to outline? Outlines have proven quite effective for a lot of writers, and many of the famous stories we know and love--such as Star Wars--were outlined before they were fleshed out into a living,... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_homestead_or_not_to_homestead.html "To Homestead or Not To Homestead?" That is the Question Considering buying a house? Here's a word of forewarning. Expect that once your house is in your name to be pestered about "homesteading." Homesteading, in this instance, is not that of... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/to_buy_or_to_renovate_your_miami_home.html If you are living in South Florida, your home may have been battered by hurricanes and hot sun, and it may not have the same features and amenities that so many new homes and condominiums in the South Florida market offer nowadays. Are you... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/titles_sell_tips_booklets.html The title you choose for your tips booklet can be the difference between a product that sells well and one that doesn't. In every powerful title or headline is a "hidden code" that is actually a generic formula to get attention and create... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/titles_sell_books.html Titles Sell Books Judy Cullins © 2003 All Rights Reserved A clever title is great if it is clear, but a clear title is always preferable. The best? A clear and clever title. A shorter title is better than a longer one. 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I was musing on this expression as my husband critiqued my lousy casting skills on our latest fishing expedition. Anthony's as accurate a caster as... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/three_ways_journaling_can_boost_your_creativity_and_your_business.html I have a friend who has struggled with her creativity for a long time. She's extremely uncomfortable thinking of herself as "creative." We've been working together on it, and making progress. One of the tools that's really helped her has been... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/three_tips_for_book_marketing_success.html Have you ever heard the expression, " the quickest way to reach your goals is to help others reach their goals?" I remember this expression and use it as my Internet book-marketing plan. It has paid off with 3 best selling books for me in the... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/three_things_each_author_needs_to_sell_books.html Three Things Each Author Needs to Sell Books Judy Cullins ©2005 All Rights Reserved. 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You can... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/things_to_consider_when_buying_a_home.html When buying a home, it is easy to get caught up in emotions such as love at first site. This can lead to disaster. The best way to buy a home is to apply your daily life to it. What Do You Do Daily? Ask yourself what a typical day is like.... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/things_to_consider_before_talking_to_an_real_estate_agent.html Purchasing a home is a huge investment, and one not to be taken lightly as there is so much to consider. Did you know that it is also one of the most personal. That's right most people don't look at it that way but it's true. There is alot of... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/things_to_check_out_before_buying_a_house.html If you're thinking about buying a house, you'll have a number of things that you'll want to specifically look into before you do. This article will give you a number of suggestions about exactly what factors to look into before you make the big... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/they_re_searching_so_why_aren_t_they_buying.html by Karon Thackston ©© 2003 http://www.marketingwords.com There seems to be a common myth regarding site visitors and the buying process these days. I’’ve heard this statement more than a few times over the last several months: ““My visitors find me... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/they_filed_for_bankruptcy_and_they_still_qualify_for_a_mortgage.html For most people, the idea of going from renter to homeowner seems out of reach for one main reason: poor credit history. Many feel that because of their past credit problems, they have no chance of qualifying for a mortgage to own a home. In recent... http://www.purearticles.com/writing/these_embarrassing_costly_terrible_typos.html Typo n. pl. -os. Informal. A typographical error. Typographical error. 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