Alma Jones

If you want to know how to write, ask yourself one important question: who is your audience? Different types of readers will look for different types of appeal. Be a more effective writer by learning about the three types of appeal to the audience and readers.

Ethical appeal refers to your article’s capacity to observe certain ethical norms. For instance, if you want to tackle sensitive topics such as abortion, present your case in a thoughtful manner. Never be pushy as a writer if you want to appeal ethically to your readers. Establish your reliability by stating a full disclosure. If you are a blogger and you have been paid to provide a positive review of a product, always disclose the fact and your blog posts will have ethical appeal.

Rational appeal refers to your article’s capacity to attract readers based on the evidence it presents. If you want to know how to use rational appeal as a writer, always state your sources, draw logical conclusions instead of simply pointing out opinions, and be objective at all costs.

Emotional appeal refers to your article’s capacity to evoke emotion. If your article is a sob story, it is most likely to have emotional appeal over any of the the other types of audience appeal. This is frequently used on television and in advertising.

Learning how to write means learning about your audience and the different types of audience appeal. Learn to use all three and you will soon write engaging articles!

How many times have you stared blankly at your computer screen or at your paper, wondering how to start writing an article without popping a vein? Writing sometimes gets even the best of us. It can be quite difficult to put all your ideas on paper, no matter how good they seemed swimming in your head a few minutes ago. If you want to know how to start writing an article, you came to the write place. Take a deep breath, empty your mind of distractions, and pay close attention as we dissect the problem.

To know how to start writing an article, you have to understand a few concepts:

Writing is not simply jotting down words on paper; it entails so much more. To write an article on a certain topic, you need to know what sub-topics you want to tackle, who your audience is, what your sources will be, and what the flow of ideas will lead to.

Writing requires both creativity and logic. That means you need to have a concrete idea – and then you need to put it into words in a way that will appeal to your target audience. Without either, you will be hard-pressed to come up with a well-written article.

Writing requires exercise. The brain is like a muscle that you need to flex regularly for it to work efficiently. This is why a lot of people find themselves stumped when they need to write an article: it’s probably something they don’t really do everyday. If you want to write an article, practice everyday! One way to do that is to start a blog.

Writing is making order out of the mess in your head. If you want to know how to start writing an article, find a way to organize your thoughts. Jot down principal ideas, rearrange them, and use bullets. Make a flowchart of your ideas – that should condition your brain and guide you as to how to start writing an article.

Writing requires technical skill. No matter how good you are at telling a story, you won’t be able to write a good article if you don’t know how to use punctuation marks and observe verb tenses. Brush up on your grammar by reading books of your favorite genre. After all, a good writer is also a good reader.

For more tips on how to start writing an article, check back soon!

I’ve been working for many clients and employers in the past three years. One thing I’ve learned is that some people will do whatever it takes to get out of paying writers. So, if you’ve encountered clients or employers looking for writers for hire but end up being scammers or fake employers, include their contact information here. Let’s make the most of the Internet; let’s get the word out there about these scam employers for writers and bloggers for hire!

Below is a short list of scam artists who target bloggers and writers. Writers, beware of these scammers!

anitaturner77@yahoo.com – goes by the name of Anita Turner-Sifford or Anita Turner. She seemed like a legit employer because her oDesk feedback revealed about 27 good feedbacks. However, after two months, her oDesk account got suspended because oDesk is investigating her. She stopped responding to emails and also stopped giving payments. Yes, Anita Turner-Sifford eventually became a scammer.

gajendersingh2000@rediffmail.com – goes by the name of Gajender Singh. Gajender Singh has an account at freelancer.com. His m.o. involves asking for samples and running as soon as he has those samples. Apparently, those samples are exactly the articles he needs.

Let’s make this short list longer! Writers, leave comments on how you’ve been scammed or suckered out of your money. Let other writers know about these scam artists!

If you’re wondering how to monetize your blog, you’re not alone. I’ve been trying to do exactly that for the past few years, and lately, I’ve been using an blog advertising agency to monetize my blog. I’m relatively new, which is why I’ve had three offers so far. But three offers is not bad at all! Which is why I want to share one of the sources of my blog monetization:

Through this link, you can register your blog, say how much you want each sponsored blog post will be, and choose your advertisers according to your own criteria: http://izea.in/rubs.

The website interface is user-friendly, allowing me to schedule and approve paid posts with ease. In terms of payment, my account gets the amount 30 days after the blog post has been put up. The payment then becomes eligible for transfer to my PayPal account.

For more tips on how to monetize your blog, check back soon!

I am so busy that I can’t even sleep on time anymore. I sleep at five in the  morning and wake up before lunch time. I always feel, well, tired and sleepy.

Which brings me to my point: I am looking for writers for hire. Anyone who wants to earn an extra buck can start working for me.

I just hope I find enough writers to cover for all the tasks I have to do. Seriously, there’s just too much on my plate.

In other words, I have to start sharing my blessings! If you want to earn as a writer and need a writing stint, please drop me a message by commenting on this post. Or you may contact me here.

Good luck, to you and to my tired, weary hands! I wish I can have just one day with my hands not clicking away at my computer. And if you can write, please help out poor, tired me, because I will pay you!

Here’s my most recent musc album review for Fensepost. It’s about Ty Segall and his most recent album, Goodbye Bread.

Hope you enjoy the article! And if you need a blogger or a writer for hire, drop me a message and I’ll see what I can do.

Anyway, here’s the writeup for Ty Segall’s Goodbye Bread. Happy reading!

Holly’s Coffee is now in the Philippines! As they say, it’s all about location – and Holly’s Coffee in the Philippines hit jackpot when they set up camp beside De La Salle University in One Archer’s Place, Taft Avenue.

Holly’s Coffee is a new coffee shop franchise, founded in Korea. They boast of a romantic space, with cozy cushioned chairs and tables. They offer the usual coffee options such as caffe americano, cappuccino, and many others, whether on ice or served hot. However, they also offer a few Korean-inspired drinks, such as the Yuza Tea and the Sweet Potato Hollyccino.

Their food options include pastries, cakes, and sandwiches. One of their bestsellers is the Croque Monsieur, a ham and cheese sandwich, which I ordered.

The sandwich was prepared beautifully and sprinkled with herbs. It tasted sweet, but perhaps I have yet to learn to love Korean food. After all, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches were my favorite, but this one did not particularly capture my fancy. Maybe I should try their other sandwiches and find the right match for my taste buds.

Their coffee tastes great, which came as a relief. I was already falling in love with the store’s interiors, so I wanted their food to be something I wanted to come back for. Although the sandwich disappointed me, I am sure I shall find the menu option that would serve as the clincher for me.

Service was okay, especially with their beeping UFO gadgets. These gadgets beep and light up when your order is ready, making it convenient for customers to claim their orders.

I was hoping to get a free mug as promoted on their Facebook page, and I did! The mug is worth PhP220, being offered for free for the first 1000 customers. However, I’m one of the last lucky customers because they have run out of the mugs.

I am also waiting for the store to install their free WiFi. It’s going to be one of the things that coffee shop goers will be looking forward to, I’m sure. The store is laptop-friendly, with outlets available for those who decide to bring in their Macs and netbooks while sipping coffee.

Holly’s Coffee also has a second floor, offering more seats for customers. Sure enough, this new Korean coffee shop is going to be a hit. Holly’s Coffee in Manila should make it to the list of coffee shops to go to – it sure made it in mine.