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#Daily Writing Tip :
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About The Author - What To Say
by: Steve Gillman

That little "about the author" or author's resource box at the bottom of your article, is the most important part. Write a great article, get lots of people to read it, and you still might get nothing out of it. Those readers have to come to your website for the article to be of value to you. That resource box is where the link to your site is, and also where the "sales pitch" is that gets the reader to click on it.

What To Say About The Author

What about what you shouldn't say? The 'about the author' box is not a place to brag about yourself. I once saw a resource box that listed eight different degrees and awards the author had received. I didn't click on the link to his website. All those degrees, awards and personal virtues just weren't good reasons for me to visit his website.

What should you say? Start with your name and something about yourself, to let readers know you're a real human. Keep it to one or two sentences, and try to make what you say "about the author" relevant to the topic of the article. This gives you more credibility.

Now let the readers know why they should visit your website. Getting them to click on that link and come to your website is the real purpose of the author's resource box and of the whole article. Exactly how do you do that? Try the following:

1. Let readers know what they'll find on your website.

2. Give them a reason(s) to visit.

3. Make sure the link works.

The Resource Box Tease

Try to arouse the reader's curiosity. My real estate articles with the best click-through rates are the ones that mention the photo of our $17,500 house. Are you curious about what kind of house we could buy for that? A lot of other readers are too! This is a "tease."

After your name and a sentence or two "about the author," include a tease like the example above. Isn't there something they would like to see on your site? It is even better if the tease directly relates to the topic of the article. For example, if your article was on "Six Ways To Make Money With Your Phone," you might say something like, "For more information, including another four ways to make money with your phone, visit ..."

There are other ways to get the reader to click on that link, and you should experiment. Whatever you try, though, once you have written it, try to objectively look at your about-the-author box and ask yourself, "If I had just read this article and this blurb about the author and his website, would I feel compelled to click on that link and visit the site?"

About The Author
Steve Gillman lost money on his websites until he discovered the power of articles. Six months later he was making a good living online. To learn how you can do the same, and to learn more ways to use that resource box, go now and get your free online writing course at: http://www.999articles.com

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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*NY1 News- Writer (Freelance)(Time Warner Cable - New York, NY)

Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk and to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Preparation
• Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news.
• Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field.
• Adds video, sound and graphics.
Writing
• Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read.
• Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Updates scripts as news changes.
• Provides scripts in a timely fashion.
• Suggests ways to improve the process.
Audio/Video Editing
• Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel.
• Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology.
• Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports.
Equipment Setup
• Checks all equipment.
• Reads scopes and audio levels.
• Sets machines to required levels.
Quality Control
• Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• College degree
• Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.
Experience:
• 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance.
• Video Production experience necessary.
• Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together.
• Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
? Ability to work under pressure
? Attention to detail
? Communication/Interpersonal skills
? Creative thinking skills
? Current news events
? Editorial skills
? Electronic newsroom system
? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage
? News judgment
? News production knowledge
? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk
? News reporting
? NYC people, issues and events
? Organization skills
? PC knowledge
? Windows
? Word, Word Perfect
? Excel
? Lotus
? Problem Solving/Decision making
? Programming subject matter
? Server technology knowledge
? Time management skills
? Typing
? Video & audio equipment knowledge
? Video Editing
? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, ½ inch)
? Writing skills
Contacts
Supervision of: No one
Authority
• To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment.
• Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
Business Unit DB98A

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*Ny1 News - Writer (bilingual-spanish/english) (freelance) (Time Warner Cable - New York, NY)

Posting Job Title NY1 NEWS - WRITER (BILINGUAL-SPANISH/ENGLISH) (Freelance)
TimeWarner Division Time Warner Cable
Location United States - New York - New York
Requisition # 67967BR
Position Type Part Time
Posting Job Description
SUMMARY
Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Preparation
• Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news.
• Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field.
• Adds video, sound and graphics.
Writing
• Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read.
• Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Updates scripts as news changes.
• Provides scripts in a timely fashion.
• Suggests ways to improve the process.
Audio/Video Editing
• Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel.
• Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology.
• Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports.
Equipment Setup
• Checks all equipment.
• Reads scopes and audio levels.
• Sets machines to required levels.
Quality Control
• Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Job
• College degree
• Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.
Experience:
• 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance.
• Video Production experience.
• Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together.
• Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.
Job Summary:
Is in charge of the control room and all technical aspects of live and tape programming before it goes on air. This position makes all the technical decisions for all video and audio elements before reaching master control. Is responsible for coordinating with producers, anchors, reporters, writers and operators to ensure a quality on-air product.
Job Duties:
Directing
â€" News Programming
â€" Follows a script from producer and introduce the video, audio, other elements to create news clips for the news wheel.
â€" Longer Form Programs
â€" Directs control room in live and taped programming such as sports, political and talk shows.
Switcher Operations. Coordinates all the technical elements to produce the on-air product.
? Operates the keyer
? Operates ME banks
? Operates the router
? Operates DVE
Quality Control
â€" Reviews video and audio content for quality, continuity and accuracy.
â€" Critiques shows to find ways to improve them. Writes technical discrepancies on the tech log.
â€" Monitors control room performance and gives on-going feedback for improvement to management.
Other duties as assigned.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
Business Unit NY1 News

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Advertising Copywriter (SS&B ADVERTISING - Missouri)

ADVERTISING COPYWRITER- Growing Morris Co. ad agency seeks writer well versed in health care/ b-to-b promotion who can bang out great heads/sub. Editorial exp a +. F/t, P/t or freelance. Salary commens. w/exp. Ideal for seasoned pro or fed up commuter. Portfolio a must. Send resume w/ samples (copies/no org) to P.O. Box 620, Flanders, NJ 07836 Attn: Bob.

From NJ.com
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Medical Writer (The Creative Group - Arlington Heights, IL)

Classification: Temporary

Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour

Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to hoffman.estates@creativegroup.comAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.

Requirements:
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.

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