http://www.LousyWriter.com en-us Learn how to write various forms of copy for business, academic, advertising, and personal correspondence. By the staff at www.LousyWriter.com Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:27 -0700 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:27 -0700 LousyWriter.com Writing business letters may be one of the best skills a business person can possess, especially during these times when few people possess it. The following tips will help you to construct better business letters. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessNewsletter/bizletters-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessNewsletter/bizletters-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:27 -0700 How can you create a company blog that outshines and outlasts every other blog? And how do you hypnotize readers to keep coming back? This article provides tips to write effective, attention-arresting blog copy and shows how you can develop reader and customer loyalty. http://www.archive.org/download/HowWriteABetterCompanyBlog/blogging-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowWriteABetterCompanyBlog/blogging-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:27 -0700 For many people new to job-seeking, cover letters seem unnecessary. You've already sent a resume, so why waste time writing a cover letter? A well-written cover letter is a perfect ice-breaker between you and the employer who is one step away from reading your resume. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterCoverLetter/coverletters-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterCoverLetter/coverletters-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:27 -0700 Because email is so accessible, people receive that much more of it and disregard anything less than perfect. Your business email must stand out from the junk. The following tips will help you create concise, engaging business emails for any purpose. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessE-mail/emails-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessE-mail/emails-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Size doesn't matter. Such is the case with the memo. Isn't it amazing how one short document can be such a huge pain? Memos are an overlooked office document. We assume the least amount of words on a sheet of paper makes it least important. How wrong we are. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessMemo/memos-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterBusinessMemo/memos-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Writing persuasively is magical: the use of persuasive words has the power to convince your readers to take some type of action, whether it's to order your product, enlist in your service, pick up the phone, or subscribe to your newsletter. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWritePersuasively_317/persuasivewriting-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWritePersuasively_317/persuasivewriting-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Writing a resume is an art and a science. We need to know a successful formula of words, sentences, format and finesse to convey effectively our selling points. 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An editorial article can be about anything and from any standpoint; as long as you have an opinion and can support it with facts, you have the makings of an interesting piece. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterEditorialArticle/editorials-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterEditorialArticle/editorials-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 If you know how to do something -- and can do it well, almost without thinking -- it makes sense that you'd want to share this information. What better way to do it than with an instruction manual. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterInstructionManual/instructionmanual-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterInstructionManual/instructionmanual-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Writing and publishing a newsletter is one of the most satisfying ways to promote your business, get involved in your community, or exercise those creative muscles. Imagine it: you at the helm of your very own publication, organizing the content, calling all the shots. Sounds great, right? http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteAPersonalNewsletter/personalnewsletter-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteAPersonalNewsletter/personalnewsletter-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Screenwriting is a competitive trade. To distinguish yourself as a prize-winning writer you need to master organizational skills, take creative risks, and learn how best to present your final product. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterScreenplay/screenwriting-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterScreenplay/screenwriting-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 Writing press releases are tricky; since they're targeted mostly to journalists, the focus, style and tone is different from the typical business document. 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So how is any writer supposed to pen a stunning piece of advertising copy -- copy that sizzles and sells? http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteBetterAdCopy/adcopy-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteBetterAdCopy/adcopy-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000 The following tips will help you understand the process of thesis writing before you begin work on your masterpiece. http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterThesisPaper/thesis-48.mp3 http://www.archive.org/download/HowToWriteABetterThesisPaper/thesis-48.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:07:32 +0000