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The Power Of Words
by: Michael Manjin

Have you heard the expression “Be careful what you wish for - you’ll most likely get it?” I’d like to expand on that by adding not only are your thoughts critical to the manifestation of your reality so are your words.

It’s not what you say but how you say it...

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#Daily Writing Tip :
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Guidelines For Reviewing Writing
by: The StoryMaster

Writing detailed reviews is time well spent.

Reviewing itself is a writing exercise. At Writing.Com, creating detailed feedback for a fellow writer is one of the best tools available for improving your own writing. That said, if you're going to spend the time to do it, helping the author is important. There is a better chance for the ideas in a review to get through to an author if they are well presented.

Key Characteristics For Reviews

* Reviews should be honest. Helping writers improve their craft should be the mission of any reviewer. Honest opinions are what help writers improve. Giving false feedback doesn't help anyone and can lead an author down a long road to bitter disappointment.

* Reviews should be encouraging. Everyone at every level should be encouraged to continue writing! Encouraging reviews are more likely to be used by an author which means the time creating the review was well spent. Whether the author decides to use the reviewer's honest suggestions or not, the review should be motivating and encourage the author to keep writing.

* Reviews should be respectful. Regardless of an author's level of skill or talent, a reviewer should always respect that the author is an individual person. A reviewer flaunting that they are better than the author they're reviewing is not respectful and is counter productive.

* Reviews should be well rounded. While honesty is very important, a review that points out only flaws without any mention of an item's positive points is not nearly as helpful to an author as a well rounded review with both positive and negative remarks. Don't forget, the same goes for reviews that only point out positives! Even the greatest pieces of writing have room for suggestions and opinions.

* The rating should reflect the review. If you're sending a review full of corrections, it's important to consider that with your star rating selection. 5.0's shouldn't need any corrections. On the other extreme, a 1.0 should have endless errors and you couldn't possibly list them all. Offering to return and rerate the item after a round of updates makes it more likely your suggestions will be considered.

* Reviews should make good use of color, bold and italics. When reviewing, presentation is very important! Color can be used to make corrections stand out or quote small portions of the work. Emoticons can highlight important points in the review and can be creatively used to make the review feel more friendly.

The Content Of A Review

Keeping in mind the six (6) points highlighted above, a review should contain your opinion. While grammatical, typographical and other errors can be included within a review, don't forget to tell the author how the piece made you feel. Give them your thoughts about the inside of their writing, not just the outside.

Some example questions you may ask yourself about the piece to help you get your opinion across are as follows: Did the plot interest you? Were the characters believable? Did the story fit the time, place and other setting characteristics? Is there anything you would change within the story?

Incorporating these thoughts within your reviews will expand your own analytical skills allowing you to better analyze your own writing. Whether the author agrees with any of your suggestions or ideas is not relevant. You have given them another perspective on their work they would not have otherwise had. They may hear the same thoughts from a number of different people which may give them a better understanding of their readers as a whole.

Use "copied and pasted" portions of the item you are reviewing as little as possible. Posting sections of an item within your review leads to "review bloating" and takes away from the impact your comments and suggestions will have on the author.

Your Own Review Format

Developing your own format for reviewing can be a great asset. Determine what aspects of writings you like to focus on most, create a short outline to follow and start reviewing. Following this process will help keep your reviews honest and consistent. As your experience grows, you'll find ways to improve your format and your skills.

Get into the good habit of using a custom tag-line of encouragement within your reviews. Including a "Keep Writing!" or something unique and individual within your reviews goes a long way to motivating an author. We know you mean it, so don't forget to say it!

Make Reviewing a Daily Creative Writing Exercise

Remember, reviewing grows your own writing skills unlike any other writing tool. Critically analyzing and reviewing others' writings makes a writer stop and think about what works and what doesn't. Putting that into words and communicating that to another writer, ultimately helps the reviewer to improve his or her own writing skills, as well. So it's about helping others, but it's a valuable way to help ourselves!

Have Fun & Happy Reviewing!

About The Author

The StoryMaster is WebMaster@Writing.Com ( http://www.Writing.Com/ ). Established in 2000, Writing.Com is the online community for readers and writers of all ages and interests. Whether you're a casual reader searching for a good story or a creative writer looking for the perfect place to improve your skills, Writing.Com is the site for you!

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Technical writer required

Technical writer required for 2-week contract with possible further extension. Work involves documentation of logistics software in Microsoft Word. Start required 20 November 2006. North Shore, Auckland on-site location.

EmailAddress: ********
Address: Level 2, 46 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland

Region: North Shore, Auckland

ApplicationDeadline: 19 November 2006

CompanyDetails: See our website - http://www.multisystems.co.nz/.

To apply view the job in Writer Find

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WRITERS WANTED The Star-News is looking for - Wilmington, NC

WRITERS WANTED The Star-News is looking for freelance writers in Brunswick and Pender counties to suggest, report and write stories for its community news sections, Neighbors. The right candidates will be Brunswick or Pender residents who are able to generate their own story ideas and meet deadlines. Send a cover letter, resume and samples of published news and/or feature stories to David Ennis, community news editor, at PO Box 840, Wilmington N.C. 28402-0840. Or e-mail david.*********

To apply view the job in Wilmington Star

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Copywriter Interactive Consumer Advertising NYC - TTS Personnel - New York, NY

TTS Personnel, Inc. works with many leading Interactive Advertising agencies in Manhattan. We are currently seeking the expertise of seasoned professional Copywriters for freelance opportunities.
Our focus is on interactive copy writing – including banners, sites and email campaigns. Some projects may include, long or short copy, financial, and pharmaceutical. Interactive Advertising experience is required.

Hourly rates are competitive.

Permanent positions are available, please inquire.

Submit your resume and online portfolio for immediate consideration.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and related experience as a Copywriter with Interactive Advertising is required.

To apply view the job in Career Builder

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Articles on Marketing Collaterals

Hi, We are looking to get around 100 marketing and design related articles written for our graphic related sites.

The articles need to be original and must be min 700 words in length. Some examples of the content we are looking for:

- How to Create Brochures using Photoshop?
- Simple Programs to Design Brochures
- Marketing Collateral for your Company
- Marketing with flyers
- etc.

Budget: $1000 - $1500

Please mail at ********** with a sample article on "Marketing Collateral for your Company"

Only the best will be assigned this project. If your sample was not selected for this project, we will award you other related projects. Please apply within two days of this Ad release as this requirment is immediate.

Regards,
Anand

To apply view the job in online writing jobs

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Political, legal and international relations ...

The European Courier – an online magazine focusing on transatlantic relations, foreign policy of the U.S. and EU, international law and terrorism seeks bright and interesting writers/contributors.

We feature articles by recognized scholars, thinkers, young professionals and students. We cooperate with a few academic centers in Europe. One of our latest articles was reprinted in an online magazine published by the Institute of Foreign Affairs in Poland. Prior to that one of our North Korean essays appeared in a printed edition of “International Relations” – a monthly magazine published by the International Relations Research Institute in Warsaw.

We endeavor to feature comments, essays, opinions and analyses by American and European writers on the most complex issues facing the Western civilizations.

Our website is regularly visited from servers of many American, European, Canadian, Japanese and Australian universities. You can find more information directly at:
***********

We are at our fledgling stage of development and at the moment provide only a symbolic compensation in the amount of $30-50 per article of 8.000-10.000 characters.

If you have some academic education and knowledge and would like to write on interesting global issues and your work to be published in different languages and continents, please contact as at:******** Please include a short description of your educational background or resume, and attach a writing sample.

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NY1 News - Reporter (Freelance) - Time Warner - New York, NY

SUMMARY


Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to present news stories for broadcast.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


Reporting
• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Transmits information to Newswriter for story writing.
• Writes stories for delivery by anchors.
• Develops sources and contacts for story development.

Camera and Field Operations
• Shoots video to illustrate stories.
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast.

Presentation Skills
• Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration.
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Occasionally represents station at other events.

Other Duties as Assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE


Education: College Degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience in the New York market preferred but not required.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

To apply view the job in DiversityInc

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Freelance Writer, Anderson Cooper 360 - Time Warner - New York, NY

Qualifications: Minimum of three to five years television journalism with writing experience. Must have excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work well with both production crews and talent. Superb integrity and professionalism. Well organized, computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet (iNews, MediaSource a plus).

Duties: Writes a broad range of stories. Writes breaking news copy using audio and video elements. Develops story and guest ideas, and writes special projects when necessary. Dissects press releases and news reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. This person will fill-in for staff that is on vacation.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To apply view the job in DiversityInc

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

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
– News Programming
– Follows a script from producer and introduce the video, audio, other elements to create news clips for the news wheel.
– Longer Form Programs
– 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
– Reviews video and audio content for quality, continuity and accuracy.
– Critiques shows to find ways to improve them. Writes technical discrepancies on the tech log.
– 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

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Freelance on Business - US

Report and write on agribusiness for a content-driven international publishing company that’s expanding its online presence with new websites, e-newsletters and specialized reports.

WATT combines decades of international agribusiness B2B magazine publishing experience with new technologies to deliver content to business decision-makers around the world. Our readers' companies develop, feed, produce and process food animals, meat and poultry.

We seek freelancers in major markets around the world to cover companies, technologies, issues and business trends.

To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs

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Freelance Test-Prep Writers - US

Spark Publishing, an educational publishing company owned by Barnes & Noble, is seeking writers to prepare and review guides to the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams. These books will provide concise, easy-to-read, in-depth information for students who are seeking preparation for the graduate entrance exams.

Interested candidates MUST have prior experience writing practice questions and developing pedagogical lessons for the GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT. We are looking for freelance writers with excellent writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the utmost professionalism. Writers make their own hours and work from anywhere, and successful completion of an assignment could lead to additional work.

If interested, please email a letter describing your qualifications, a resume, and supply writing samples that clearly display your ability to write pedagogical text for our target audience. Send these materials to Lindsay Weiskittel at ********. Please include “Test Prep Writer” in the subject line.

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Freelance Writer - Human Capital Solutions - West Chester, PA

hired! Magazine is a jobs and education magazine that is distributed at over 1000 free locations in the Greater Philadelphia area. To learn more about hired! Magazine or to find out where you can pick up a copy in your area, visit http://www.hiredonline.com/.

This position would be an excellent opportunity for a college student who is majoring in the area of English or Communications or Marketing, and would look great on the resume, and will help build your experience credentials.

We are looking for a freelance writer to visit our clients in the Greater Philadelphia area, take a few digital pictures and write some compelling and interesting stories about them. We will pay you a flat fee of $25 - $50 per article, plus travel expenses. These articles will be incorporated into hired! Magazine, and should be interesting, exciting and informative, and will help build a sense of community in our magazine. There may be other special task items as necessary.

You must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be professional and courteous. Prior editorial or writing experience a plus. Approximate need would be 1-4 articles a month, as directed by the EditorPublisher.

If you would like to be considered for this position, you can apply online below, or send your resume to phil@jobcircle.com. If you have writing samples, please feel free to send them to us with your resume.

Please refer to job code JCinternal when responding to this ad.

To apply view the job in JobCircle.com

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Troublesome Teens Anthology
PAY: $10 - $50
I am looking for parents who can share some real life experiences with their troublesome teens that turned into troublesome adults. Will pay $10-$50 for story if used in book. Write mailto:susan.clawson@gmail.com for more details.

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Wordhouse: Songs and Stories"
PAY: $5 plus 50% shared net income from sales of book
A collection of fiction based on songs that moved and inspired the authors. "Wordhouse: Songs and Stories" will be available in paperback, e-book, MP3 audio compact disc, and free podcast formats. "Wordhouse: Songs and Stories" seeks short stories between 2,000 - 10,000 words. While previously published material will be considered, original work is more likely to be accepted due to the specific theme of this anthology. Please indicate if your submission has been previously published, and where and when. We're looking for stories inspired by a song that deeply moved the author. Appropriate stories will evoke the feeling, theme, tone, or mood of the song.
http://www.wordhouseanthology.com/

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Light-Hearted Romance
PAY: $25 - $125
Scouting for short romantic stories 1,500 to 2,500 words. According to the editor, ".pay varies from $25 (if much editing is needed) to $125 for the more seasoned writer." Submissions may be e-mailed or sent through regular mail to:
Attn: Rachael Flotten
Light-Hearted Romance
24 Whistling Wind Ct.
Wentzville, MO 63385

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At Service Snitch
PAY: $50 per article
Go behind the scenes for America's service industries.
http://www.servicesnitch.com/

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The Capilano Review
PAY: $50 - $200
Interested in experimental, venturesome writing and art. The Capilano Review has a long history of publishing new and established Canadian writers and artists who are experimenting with or expanding the boundaries of conventional forms and contexts. International writers and artists with connections to Canada appear in our pages too. Now in its 34th year, the magazine continues to favour the risky, the provocative, the innovative, and the dissident.
http://www.thecapilanoreview.ca/submissions.php

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Freelance Proofreaders
Freelance proofreaders needed to proofread annual reports. Must possess superior proofreading skills, grammar, spelling and punctuation. A detail-oriented eye for catching typographical errors and grammatical oversights. Proven track record of thoroughness and accuracy. Bachelor's degree in English or Communications preferable. Work available November through April. Hours will vary. Must pass test and references are required. Work on-site in Brookhaven area. Include your hourly rate. Contact bonnie.mcallister@corporatereport.com


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RIOT
PAY: varies
This new magazine for boys 8-14 is humorous, edgy with the gross-out humor tween boys love. They want article queries only. Fiction may be science fiction, fantasy or about superheroes or sports. Pay varies. Email queries to publishinginfo@riot.com or by snail mail to:
Suite 1703, 230 West 41st St.,
New York NY 10012
Att: Submissions Editor.

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