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C r e a t i n g  K i l l e r  H e a d l i n e s
By David Seitz

Having trouble creating ads that pull? Fear not, with a little smart thinking you will be on your way to writing killer headlines.
 
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Freelance Writers -- A Different Breed
By Joan-Marie Moss

If you want a profile of a writer, you'll look long and hard -- and be very disappointed. Writers come in all shapes and sizes. The only common denominator they share is that they use ink and paper (or digital data) to communicate with others. 
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Guidelines' Guidelines. (Is there an echo in here?)
By Ed Churnside

Every freelance, magazine writer reads a lot of submission guidelines. Because of a current project, I see more than most, about 50 per week. While the national glossies have it down, smaller publications are often missing vital information and ezines (electronic or internet magazines) are usually terrible. 
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The Key To Effective Design
By D. Schroeder

Organization is really the mainstay of effective design. First, you need to know what point you're trying to make. Whether it's  a newsletter or an ad, if you don't know the main theme you want to get across, you'll be designing things forever trying to get where you want to go by trial and error. 
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A Misleading Ad - The Guy Who Got Rich Quick
By Chris A. Friar

We've all seen this guy's ads featured in income opportunity publications.  He's the guy making anywhere from $5,000 to $500,000 in a few days or weeks. He claims he got rich quick with very little effort and only a few brain cells functioning. He attributes this success to a secret plan or product he is willing to sell you for $20 to $30 bucks. 
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60 Second Window #26
By Fred Showker

Newsletter tips beyond computers and software... As we've said many times before, publishing a newsletter can be one of your best marketing activities. 
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Tips for Web Site Copywriting
By Brian S. Konradt

Before you pitch yourself as a copywriter who writes copy for Web sites, know exactly what's involved, what questions you need to ask your client — and know how much to charge for your time.
 
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T R A C K I N G   Y O U R     A D V E R T I S I N G
Bt David Seitz

When I run an advert in an ezine, print or the web I use a simple little log trick to keep track of how effective each run is. 
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Write an Article!
By Dr. Robert Sullivan

Some time ago I placed an advertisement in a periodical with national circulation. It cost a few hundred dollars for a "1-column inch" display. I'm sure you have seen these type of advertisements many times. 
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