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A Summary of the book THE SECRET' (from the Oprah Winfrey Show and some radio interviews)

Article Title: A Summary of the book THE SECRET' rn(from the Oprah Winfrey Show and some radio interviews) Shared by: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig) Brief Summary: As you learn The Secret, y

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How to Deliver the Best Eulogy - Five Easy Steps

Experts in phobias say that, for many of us, the fear of public speaking is worse than the fear of death. This is because most of us need acceptance from others and fear judgment to some extent. Although the event that necessitates a eulogy is the worst emotional experience, delivery of the funeral speech need not be. The eulogy audience is known for their support and understanding, in fact that is why they are in attendance at the funeral or memorial service. Knowing this, people still feel nervous.

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Three Easy Tips on How to Improve Your Vocabulary

Do you want to increase your vocabulary? Do you want to wow your friends with big words? Or perhaps you want people to carry dictionaries when you are around them so that they can look up those peculiar words you utter? Here are a few tips that will make you sound like a word genius. It is actually simpler than it seems. Tip # 1: Read plenty “Ha,” You are probably saying, “I’ve heard that one many times before, but it never works!” Well, it is not just about reading. As you read, mark or write down unfamiliar words.

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A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two)

Article Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management,

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Seven Great Quotes from Nelson Mandela’s Auto-biography 'Long Walk to Freedom'

Article Title: Seven Great Quotes from Nelson Mandela’s Auto-biography 'Long Walk to Freedom' Author: Eamon Kircher-Allen Web site: longgonedaddy.wordpress.com/ Shared by: Craig Lock Sourced from: longgonedaddy.wordpress.com/.../6-great-quotes-from-mandelas-long-walk-to-freedom/ Key Words (Tags): Nelson Mandela, Eamon Kircher-Allen, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Inspirational books, Africa, Asia, China, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Politics, South Africa, Tibet (enough there now) by bernal2raro

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How To Make Good Life Decisions (Updated)

Article Title: How to Make Good Life Decisions (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication. Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.htmln(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, words of inspiration ...

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'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino)

Article Title: 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) Submitted by:Craig Lock Category/Key words: Inspiration, 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books Web site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 Other articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self help, wri

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5 Styles of Writing Persuasive Copy

There are many different styles of writing sales copy that can be used to persuade readers to make purchasing decisions. The style used by any given copy writer is normally based upon their market research and their individual skill sets. Learning how to write persuasive copy is a mixture of becoming familiar with not only your target audience but also the product or service you represent. Combining any useful information they have accumulated a copywriter can than choose the

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Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part One

Some women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ...

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The Five Most Important Words on Your Web Site

I hesitate to single out a handful of "must-have" words for your Web site. It brings to mind the overblown promises of "power words" and the like. "Power words" strike me as being about as useful as "power naps" and "power lunches." Heavy on hype and light on content. However, some words really can make a difference on your site. They are not "powerful" in isolation but, in the right context, can make an important difference. No. 1--Free

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A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part One)

Article Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part One) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing,

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What is a true Champion?

Article Title: What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglockr Other articles are available at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig!) Publishing Guidelines: All my articles (and quotations) may be freely published.

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Thank You Notes - Five Sample Letters You Can Copy And Helpful Tips, Too

Here are a few quick tips for you to remember when sending thank you notes:nn• Use the word “you” more than the word “I.” It puts the focus on the person you are thanking.nn• Hand write your thank you notes. If you have poor handwriting, then type business and job interview letters, however, nothing beats the impact of handwritten note or card.nn• Send your thank you notes via post and not Email.nn• Mail your notes right away. F

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WordSmiths - Joseph Chinnock

WordSmiths is a consortium of published and award winning novelists, short story writers and poets. Joseph Chinnock is the director of WordSmiths and can help you get placed with the right writing coach for you and your project. rnEveryone loves a good story, whether it appears in a novel, poem, or business report. The key to telling a good story is deciding exactly what you want to say—what’s vital and what should be left out. The elements of successful storytelling are

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How To Write An Informative Essay?

Tips & Guidelines for Writing an Informative Essay An informative essay seeks at imparting knowledge about an explicit topic. In order to write an informative essay, it is important to consider the logical sequence while mentioning the points. An informative essay affords no scope for subjective material as it is solely objective. It only informs and enlightens as regards to the topic. What does an informative essay show?

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Live Your Dream Through Overcoming Obstacles And Never Ever Quit!

"We share what we know, so that we all may grow - to help and encourage others in the amazing jou ey that is life." * LIVE YOUR DREAM THROUGH OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND NEVER EVER QUIT A collection of thoughts and quotations compiled by Craig Lock rn(in 1994) ... Authors' Note: Quotations in this article have been extracted from 'A THIRD SERVING OF CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL' and 'CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE MIND': 101 stories to open the heart and rnrekindle the spirit.

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Sharing Some of Dr Martin Luther King’s Most Famous Words of Inspiration and Empowerment

Article Title: Sharing Some of Dr Martin Luther King’s Most Famous Words of Inspiration and Empowerment Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Martin Luther King Jnr, Love, Power of Love, Quotations on Love, Hope, Dreams, Peace, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Empowerment Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com and newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com

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Common Mistakes Writers Make: Can You Trust Your Spell-check?

Some writers are under the misguided notion that they can press the F7 key in a Word document, and most of their spelling and grammar errors will magically disappear. This is not so, as many of us have learned the hard way. Not only is the spell-check unable to correctly identify words that are misspelled, but also it often suggests incorrect grammar as well.

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Jesus Christ: The Greatest Possibility Thinker Who Ever Lived (from "Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons)

Article Title: Jesus Christ: The Greatest Possibility Thinker Who Ever Lived (from "Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Spirituality, Jesus, Jesus Christ, hope, possibilities, possibility thinking, inspiration, faith, Christianity Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com and http://craiglock.wordpress.com nr

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Most Important Person In My Life.

Most Important Person In My Life By Sherri Rabinowitz In 2007 the most important, the most inspiring man I have ever met was taken from me. My Dad died unexpectedly from a heart condition that he was suppose to recover from in five days. My Dad was so amazing. He had read so many books all his life that I can’t ever match what he read. He was a High School graduate from Brooklyn who was elegant and highly intelligent. He was wise, kind and extremely funny. Everyone respected and loved him.

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What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus

Article Title: What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, faith, inspiration, empowermentr The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22&t=post and http://craiglock.wordpress.com

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How to Create Suspense

Suspense is what keeps the reader interested in your story. It is what keeps her going. She wants to find out what is going to happen next, and she is thoroughly interested in how it is all going to end. So, what can you do to build up this interest and keep it burning? There are quite a number of ways. Often the best way of doing it is by promising excitement. This involves hinting at certain outcomes. You do it in such a way that the reader looks forward to these outcomes. In addition to promising something, you must leave room for uncertainty.

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How to Write Your Way to Achieving Your Goals!

Many of the most successful and famous people in the world have one thing in common - they have spent time every day writing down their thoughts and goals! Learn how writing down your goals will increase your ability to be successful. Recently a book came out in my country about the early life of one of our most famous political leaders. I found the reviews of this book very interesting, because as a very young teenager, this boy who later became a famous prime minister, used

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Creating New Family Traditions

Whether you are a family, a couple or an individual, having family traditions are important to your health and provide a certain feeling of security. And, they can be great fun, too! There is a well-known much-loved movie and play called “Fiddler on the Roof.” It is the story of hard-working family man Tevye, living a meager life in old Russia, who is trying to hold on to his religion, his traditions and his five daughters, but finds it is a struggle because life is "as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” He feels traditions are the glue that keeps them stable.

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The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind)

Article Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22 Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.id

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A Guide to Haiku for Kids

Haiku is a traditional style of Japanese poetry especially for kids. As kids enjoy poems and rhymes, so this can be treat for their tiny minds. It is the simplest and most taught form of poetry in schools. It is so easy that anyone can do it. No hard and fast rules. Just go with a thought in your head and flow with it. How to create Haiku?

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How to write a good, A Plus assignment?

Writing a great assignment takes much more than just being able to write well. It needs being able to read fast, understanding the concepts quickly, forming up a plan of how to go about your assignment, and a deep interest in the subject. When you are given a task to complete an assignment for your college purposes, you are not left with many options, but to complete it before the deadline given to you whether you like it or not. You have done well for yourself if you choose

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I DREAM WITH A PASSION OF TURNING HATRED INTO LOVE

* A YOUNG (TEENAGE) IDEALIST: SEAN "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter."rn- Martin Luther King Submitter's Note: I came across these great words by a young New Zealand student by the name of Sean O'Connor and they fitted perfectly into the book I'm working on and the central themes of the manuscript So here is an extract from his inspiring words (and slightly adapted by me) in Sean's chapter. If published, please acknowledge the source, the College Herald (as part of the New Zealand H

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Loss and Self Worth

Loss and Self Worthr By Sherri Rabinowitz Why are these two words so interconnected? They are. When you have a loss of any kind your self worth plummets. Why? Why is it, that all our beliefs and values disappear when something bad happens? It is as much a mystery to me as it is to you. I suffer from it too. I have suffered a lot of loss in the last few years and any self worth I had just vanished. The more the universe took things away from me the more I felt less then myself. Why is that? Why do we beat ourselves up?

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Podcasting Your Way to Success

About two years ago, one of my science-fiction clients started a podcast series. Every week he would put a new chapter of his book on audio, and upload it to iTunes and MySpace. He had a tremendous following and I really admired his form of promotion, but I thought it would be too difficult and expensive for me. Wrong! Podcasting is simple and affordable. And it can be an effective way to get the word out about your book because you are offering free content, which people love. How do you make a podcast?

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How to Market Your Book with Social Media

Social media web sites, such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and even MySpace, can be perfect places to market a book. If you are already connected to the online networking and media world, stay there, and start promoting your work. If you are not connected, consider adding a few of the following strategies to your book marketing tool kit. Make Your Posts about Your Book Do you regularly update your Twitter or Facebook status? If so, make sure that, as much as possible, your status updates relate to your book.

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Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block

Article Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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Why Should I Give a Eulogy?

Most of us dread public speaking – even presenting eulogies. Although eulogy audiences are more sympathetic and understanding than most, it is still public speaking, with challenges. The period following the death of a loved one is a trying time. You are likely experiencing grief and perhaps shock. With the prospect of standing up to present a eulogy, nervousness, lack of information, unresolved issues, family pressures and conflicts, time restrictions complicate the issue. Funeral speeches are difficult to write, much less deliver. Most of us will cower from the challenge.

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Plight of Frankenstein’s Monster

Frankenstein’s monster, the clever and susceptible fiend fashioned by Victor Frankenstein studies a print of Milton’s Paradise Lost, which overwhelmingly stirs up his emotions. The monster automatically begins to compare himself and his situation to that experienced by Adam. Like Adam he loathes his creation and destiny to be present in this Earth. He thinks that his formation and his presence in this world which is a cruel dwelling is an injustice to himself to what he never asked for or did anything to deserve it. This has been quoted in Milton’s Paradise,

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What is a Eulogy?

A eulogy is a farewell or memorial speech that gives high praise to a recently deceased person. Spoken publicly at a church, funeral home or even private residence, and sometimes in conjunction with a service, the speech honors, commemorates and even celebrates the deceased's life. Although usually delivered by a person close to the deceased, occasionally the speaker is unfamiliar with the deceased.

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Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism?

Article Title: Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts Author: Craig Lock Key Words: Terrorism, Solutions, Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Politics, World, Middle East, Israel, "Inspiration", "Words of Empowerment" (enough there now!) Web Sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock (ebooks) www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books + www.lulu.com/craiglock

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"A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course)

Article Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock22+ www.craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(Personal growth, self

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Easy Exercise to Increase Brain Power

Might sound strange…but most of us are not accustomed to giving our brain a workout or much exercise. This quick and simple exercise, boosts memory, improves concentration, and helps with clumsiness and emotional instability. To learn more, watch the video called Super Brain Yoga, posted in my blog at http://littleresearchengine.com/2011/08/easy-exercise-to-increase-brain-power/.

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How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life')

Article Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglockr Other Articles are available at: http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 and http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html rn(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, 'spiritual writings' (how 'airey-fairey'), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig!)

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What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam')

Article Title: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? (from 'Basic Principles of Islam') Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual growth, spiritual unity, unity of religion (religions) Web site: www.voiceofislamtv.com Submitter’s web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Online Creative Writing Course)

Article Title: Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565

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Sharing Some Empowering and Uplifting Thoughts from my Notes (from the brand new e-book THE WINNING WAY)

Article Title: Sharing Some Empowering and Uplifting Thoughts from my Notes (from the brand new e-book THE WINNING WAY) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspirational Quotes, Books, new books, mind, mind-power, spiritual, spiritual writings, spiritual growth, inspiration, empowerment, words of empowerment Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

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Geography and History College Assignments Made Easy

Before choosing a subject one should know what subject will suit them the best and what will really attracts and holds them enough. The idea is to choose a subject that is fun filled and interesting instead of subjects that may be forced on you because they are in "vogue". Besides, one should choose a subject in which they can focus more and invest long hours into developing its theories especially during higher studies. Many teachers have identified various character traits

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Book Signings

We all hear how important it is for authors to help market their books. Today I’m going to discuss one of the key marketing tools in the author’s bag of tricks—book signings. I’d especially like to focus on signings at independent bookstores for reasons that you’ll quickly see. As an independent bookseller who schedules a fair number of book signings, as an author, and as a publisher, I speak from years of direct experience. First, why should an author consider doing book signing appearances?

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Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers

Article Title: Formula One: Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Motor racing, books, book "reviews", sport, elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One champions/drivers, mind, mind-power, "the zone", success, success principles, achievement , excellence (enough there now, craig!) Web sites: www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock + www.lulu.com/craiglockr

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"A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course)

Article Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock22+ www.craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 rn(P

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Sitting in Traffic.....Inspiration to write Poetry?

I was sitting, in my car, on a freeway, (some might say a parking lot), stuck in traffic, not moving. To while away the time I was reading the bumper stickers and signs in the back windows of other automobiles. It suddenly struck me; the parallel between totems, talismans, and these stickers, magnets, paste-ons that modern man posts on his steel steed to declare his beliefs. Wondering if I’d ever get home.

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Six Days a Week -- A Review of "Travels with My Amp" by Greg Godovitz

If you think that being a rock 'n roll star is glamorous and lucrative, think again. It's hard work with long hours and no paid holidays or vacations, according to Canadian rock legend Greg Godovitz. Bargain-basement accommodations on the way up leave much to be desired. And if you want to know where your money goes, you'd better have solid financial management or a clean, sober mind, both of which were lacking in Godovitz's rise to fame. But he doesn't regret any of it and provides all the gritty details in his stunning autobiography, Travels with My Amp.

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Ten Steps to Oratory Eloquence

As you hang up the telephone, the icy fingertips of panic grip your stomach; your heart races. Your most recent project was delivered on time, within budget, and is approaching payback one year ahead of schedule. Your industry association wants you to address their annual convention. nnRelax: they believe you have something to offer. Here are 10 rules to ease your palpitations.nnAs you think about your speech, remember the second rule: all great speeches, and even some good o

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A-Z of Thesis Writing

Thesis writing is one form of writing that can leave anyone who is unfamiliar with it completely confused. It poses an entirely new set of questions and is very different from what you do on a regular basis. However, it is meant to be that way: difficult, organized, high-professional and very well-structured. There cannot be any “casual” lingo and it has to be extremely descriptive. With thesis writing you are not making a contribution to more information or content on the In

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A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu

Article Title: A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, Belief, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Empowerment, Motivation, Inspiration, Self Help, Personal Growth (enough there now) Web sites: www.lulu.com/craiglock/ and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock22+ www.craiglock.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com

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Living with Long-Term Brain (Head) Injury

Article Title: Living with Long-Term Brain (Head) Injury Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, William Fairbank, effects of brain/head injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties, medical information, medical resources (enough there now, craig) Web sites: www.williamfairbank.com http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://headbraininjury.wordpress.com/ The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.

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5 Double Readership Path Techniques to Increase The Effectiveness of Your Copy

Not everyone reads long copy and that's why there are double readership paths. I'm guessing you already know this...but just in case, copy (the written part of any marketing material) is the secret to sales success. Have you ever noticed the formatting on long direct mail or web sales letters? Study the formatting and you'll see long copy is formatted so "scanners" can skim the page to get the message while analytical readers can dive in and absorb ALL the details.

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Autumn Poetry for Fall

Autumn Poetry for October and Fall Deriving inspiration for autumn poetry becomes a whole lot easier by taking a look at various autumn pictures. Not all artists focus on only capturing the bareness and nakedness of nature in their pieces & paintings; many artists make great creative use of autumn leaves to portray divinity and other holy deities.

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The Four-Letter Word that will Transform Your Writing Career

What if I could give you one word that would transform your writing career? Impossible? Not at all. It's not only possible, but when you understand this word and its power, it will forever change how you look at writing. In fact, if you don't learn this word, you are treating your writing career like a trip to a Vegas casino. Sure, you might win big, but the odds are that you'll go home disappointed ... and broke. I'm talking about a four letter word that most writers, includ

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Business Breakthroughs Via Masterminds

I’m sure you’ve heard me discuss the importance of masterminds and investing in your business. This is the single most important aspect of professional growth. Exposure to new ideas, fresh ways of thinking and resources are vital to expansion of your mind and soul. Who do you mastermind with? Do you utilize your connections to the fullest? Are you expecting miracles when NOT doing your part? These are some questions I want you to REALLY ponder. Personally I do what I can to make the most of all my connections. Here are some tips to help you.

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When and How to Copyright Your Book

Copyrighting your book is an important step in the process of becoming an author because it helps protect against people taking or using your work without permission. But how do you get a copyright? And when should you file for one? If you're unsure about how to protect your work, consider the following suggestions. First, a quick disclaimer: I am not a copyright atto ey, and this article should not be taken as legal advice. Please use this only as a guide for where to find more information about how to protect your work. And, keep in mind that this is for authors in the United States.

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Overcoming Buyers Reluctance to Increase Your Sales

In order to increase your sales online it is important to overcome any resistance a customer may have towards making a purchase. Being it is impractical to address these concerns on an individual basis it seems targeting the most common factors is the best approach. It appears the typical buying process initiates the fear of change in many who quite naturally are more comfortable with the status quo. Whether change is for the better or not consumer buying behavior seems more

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Your Journal To Spiritual Awakening

Your Journal To Spiritual Awakening The Journaling Journey is about Reflective Writing. This process accesses self-knowledge from the depth of your being and captures the sense of who you are. The healthy relationship you long to have with your self evolves from your immutable essence that transcends both time and space. It is this space and energy within you that moves you through time. It captures your psycho-spiritual body to lead it as it naturally feels inspired. It reve

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Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference

Article Title: Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, words of inspiration, empowerment, Spirituality Web Sites:www.craigsbooks.wordpress.com http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981r

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You Have a Book in You

You have a book in you. Perhaps you have sensed this book for forever. Perhaps it has only recently made itself known to you. Perhaps your sole awareness of it comes from others who insist that it’s there. Or perhaps this book still lurks in the shadowy recesses of your unconscious mind, not yet ready to let itself be glimpsed. Maybe you already suspect what this book might be about. Or maybe your opening page is not only empty of words but empty of ideas.

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Just Start, and Trust Your Inner Vision

Just start, and trust your inner vision. Just start, and know that the words that long to pour from your heart will find their way onto the page — thought by thought, word by word, breath by breath. For the words are there. The story is there. It exists already — in another dimension, a parallel reality. It exists with a life and an imperative of its own. Just start, and know the words will flow. Know they will flow without having to know what they are or where they will carry you when you free your story to unfold onto the page.

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Common Challenges in Writing a Research Paper

Most students find that writing a research paper is the toughest challenge they face in order to earn their college degree. It is time consuming and brain draining. But at the end, it is one of the unforgettable moments students treasure. Students face several common challenges in writing a research paper. By learning what these challenges are, you’ll be more prepared and more confident in finishing your paper. Most importantly, you will be able to avoid committing common m

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How to Write a Kissing Scene in a Romance Novel?

I’ve heard & read various people say that learning how to write a kissing scene in a romance novel can be a real test and prove to be a challenge. I beg to differ from those authors; writing a kissing scene can be the easiest things to do if you have the ability to visualize and imagine & blend it with experiences of your own.

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Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace

Article Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Jesus, Love and Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, Peace, Jesus, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565r

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Why NOW is the Best Time to Write Your Book

If you've been thinking about writing a book for a long time, then you're definitely not alone. It's one of those projects that can easily be put off so more immediate things can get done. I know I tend to put things off (especially big things) unless I have a compelling reason to do it now.

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Do You Need to Hire a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book?

When a person with little or no writing experience decides they want to write a book, their first instinct is often to find someone with writing skills to do it for them. It sounds easy enough, right? You can't write, so you just get someone who can. However, a lot more goes into finding and working with a ghostwriter than most people think. It's not just a matter of finding a writer who needs something to do. So if you're considering hiring a ghostwriter to write your book, here are the basics of what you need to know.

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Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price)

Article Title: Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Key words: Jesus Christ, Jesus, Faith, Gratitude, Charles Price Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Living Truth, Thoughts on Jesus, Empowerment, Transformation, Quotations, Thoughts, Inspiration “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings (enough there now, craig) Web site: www.livingtruth.ca The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, booksr

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