You can find countless different sorts of hotel that London has to visit. Certain hotels are of the same standard as their competitors but might have particular services to offer, thus you will want to be precise when it comes to what you’re trying to find. Do you want to be spoilt, have a cup of tea someplace distinguished or possibly merely savour in a few rare nights out and chill out in opulent digs?

In addition to famous spots to stay at, are the offbeat hotels. Such hotels are starting to be even more numerous & are no longer gigantic like they were previously. These days there are distinct areas that one may find them in, like Knightsbridge, Soho and Notting Hill, although you’ll find several more built in the near future. The Soho Hotel now is one of the most famous hotel. The thing that makes this location extraordinary and distinctive is that their services are stunning. It is one of the foremost attractive & offbeat residences where you can stay at if you can order yourself a bedroom, a feat which presently can be quite formidable. This place comes with ninety-one suites, apartments and bedrooms every one of which are uniquely designed. Several of the resources include private events rooms, a gymnasium, a beauty centre and even a cinema; you won’t ever find yourself uninterested in this particular residence.

A few of the traditional hotels are said to be some of the leading the capital has on offer. Claridges, The Ritz and The Savoy are just a few of such hotels all of which have prevailed since the the Victorian era, even if most of these places have had the advantage of a lot of restoration love and attention but they hold all sorts of of the genuine appearance. Such places were tailor made hotels & were some of the few residences that afforded a tremendous calibre of comfort.

Nowdays these three hotels are in-fact still some of the most elite in the whole of London and the most famous. A moderate night in one of top places will cost you rounds about 2 hundred and seventy pounds & the price is only for a standard room. The Claridges Hotel benefits from another reward that neither The Ritz or The Savoy have the advantage of - a fabulous restaurant held by Gordon Ramsey derivative of the form of the hotel and defines temptation with super dining and unbelievable service.

The fads currently looks to be modern boutique establishments, and the capital currently contains a handful to visit. The number one example nowdays appears to be the St. Martin’s Lane Hotel. From the spectacular backdrop smack in the middle of Covent Garden, the building is a magnificent and audacious recreation of the town holiday - & it’s plushy & urbane. This establishment comes with several differing facilities, for instance their recognised restaurant called Asia de Cuba & the Light bar space. Find out more about hotels in London with Time Out London!

Life Coach Advice

You can change your life by simple changing the seat that you
look at your life from. Thanksgiving taught me this as a child.
Growing up in Manhattan was an obstacle course of speed,
traffic, hustle and bustle. It was an exciting place with tons
of energy. The abundance of energy pointed in a billion
different directions and you could often feel alone in your
individual pursuits.

Then came the magical time of Thanksgiving where the city
transformed.

As the days grew closer the excitement could be felt in the air.
People seemed warmer, nicer, and though the pace remained fast,
it seemed to slow down. The stranger smiled as he pushed you out
of his way. The cabby honked at you but left out the crass
comment, and you knew things were different.

Walking down Central Park, No Parking Wednesday and Thursday
signs were posted about and the benches and barricades were
dropped off in piles along the sidewalk. The cold air was just
starting to find its way in and the city smelt fresh and clean.

Then came Wednesday and it seemed that everyone was on the same
mission. The energy, instead of being pointed in a billion
different directions, had a common purpose. You felt a
connection, a bond, as everyone did smile and the pushes and
shoves changed to helping hands. The smiles were everywhere and
everyone wished you well on your holidays. You couldn’t help but
feel excited and happy.

The city changed into a town. It felt like Anywhere, U.S.A.
where you knew everyone and everyone knew you. Living on the
Upper West Side, Wednesday night was a special time when the
parade balloons were blown up all night along side the Museum of
Natural History. Traffic was gone and the people took to the
streets. The shops sold hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks and
you would clasps your hands around the cup for warmth. Then you
could get a peek at the magnificent balloons and everyone was
one big family.

Early the next morning I’d be out walking the dog; Central Park
would be empty and quite. In just a few hours millions would
poor into the city as the nation gathered to see the magnificent
Macy’s parade. But in those early morning hours the world felt
completely at peace to me. I felt the goodness of the hearts of
my neighbors and I felt safe.

Then the parade and crowds did roll through and it was a
celebration like no other with children perched atop their
parents’ shoulder clapping and gasping with amazement at the
passing parade. We showed appreciation for all the high school
bands from all over the country. Then we cheered for the all the
familiar characters that brought us so many moments of laughter
and joy.

After we celebrated as a city and as a nation, it was family
time. Time to gather and sneak a few bites of stuffing before
the long awaited meal was served. What a time to feel good and
appreciate being with each other. A time to give thanks! It was
a feeling I learned well and one that has always stayed with me.

The question I have for you is, what really changes during
Thanksgiving? Did the people really change? Did the city really
become a town? What was the event that changed?

When working with clients I often perform the following
exercise. I ask them to move from chair to chair in my office
and take a look at the room, finally retuning to the original
position. Then I ask, “From each chair the room looked
different, didn’t it?” The answer is always, “Yes.” Next I ask,
“Did anything really physically change in the room?” The answer
always being, “No.” The point being that nothing in life really
has to change for you to enjoy it, other than the point of view
you choose to take. What chair do you want to look at your life
from, the chair of have nots and disappointment, or the chair of
opportunities, appreciation and gratitude?

Change your point of view and you change your life. What changed
the city into a town was everyone taking on the same point of
view. When large groups take on the same point of view, whether
negative or positive, you feel the common energy. What
transforms Thanksgiving is the abundance of positive energy and
you can feel it in your bones.

It is time for all of us to change our attitudes!

Did you know that the Macy’s parade was not started by Macy’s?
The employees of Macy’s were once made up mostly of immigrants
who were truly appreciative of their lives and opportunities
here in the United States. All from different backgrounds,
countries and religions, they gathered at 125th Street dressed
as clowns and other costumes carrying balloons. They marched in
celebration and gratitude to Macy’s on 34th Street. 250,000
people came out to watch them and be part of the celebration of
life itself.

It was such a success that Macy’s fully got behind it the
following year and it has been part of our tradition ever since.
That was back in 1927. It’s amazing how we can affect the world
with our individual initiative and actions. Yes, you can also
affect your life with the actions you take. We do not need a
specific holiday such as Thanksgiving to be positive and come
together. The Pilgrims did so whenever the occasion called for
it.

We are here and living freely as we do so tell yourself every
day, “I’m having a great day!” That means “I want to do my best
everyday and look at life from the chair of opportunities and
appreciation!”

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent
of all the others.’ -Cicero

Change the seat you look at your life this Thanksgiving. It’s
simple; get up and sit in a different chair and think about all
the blessings and opportunities you have in your life and be
thankful.

What do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit smoking and that’s Knowledge, because knowledge is power.

Some historians claim that tobacco has been apart of our history since around 6000BC, however a little closer to our end of the time line in the pre- Columbian Americas the native Americans cultivated tobacco for ceremonial pipe smoking. Explorers like Christopher Columbus, Sir Walter Raleigh and France’s Jean Nicot after whom nicotine was named began to popularize the use of tobacco as the new fashion throughout Europe. The process of smoking was learnt back in the early 16th century and it’s still learnt the same way today. In the US every day 3000 new non-smoker kids become smokers! Each and every person has had to learn how to smoke.

You LEARNT how to become a smoker in the first place. You practised the draw-back and various smoking techniques over and over, including all those body image traits until you finally achieved that great `smoker status’ . You convinced yourself how good and cool it was - right! You just taught yourself how to be a smoker even when the first few cigarettes nearly made you vomit.

You may be asking yourself right now, how can I learn how to stop smoking. The answer is easy, if you want to become a non-smoker, then you need to learn how to THINK as non-smoker. The reality is that gums, patches or NRT’s won’t change your smoker mindsets, knowledge and understanding is the key!

Listen …’If you think the way you always thought, you’ll have what you always had.’

Answer this… Who talks to you the most? Your partner? your boss? your neighbour? your friends? your dog or cat?
No Way……YOU TALK TO YOU THE MOST!!!

Nicotine Addiction is approximately 20% physiological and 80% psychological. Think about it, the chemical affect of the drug doesn’t have to work very hard to keep you addicted because you will reinforce your perceived satisfaction with just about every cigarette through your thoughts and words.

I can show you a quit smoking process that will change your life forever. Your only problem will be deciding what to do with all that extra cash. Imagine the freedom of waking up every morning and thinking “I’m a non-smoker” now that’s cool!

The bottom line is this - the nicotine addiction IS NOT your friend or buddy, it’s a lying parasite that basically wants to kill you. Have you ever wanted to quit smoking?

To learn more please visit http://www.quitsmoking-4-life.com

Colin R. Williams is a Quit Smoking Personal Coach, Seminar Presenter and the author of Quit Smoking…NOW - It’s Easier Than You Think! Colin is passionate about helping people to stop smoking and break the chains of nicotine addiction - forever. He teaches a powerful principle that can’t fail. The Step-by-Step Quit Smoking Program outlined has no pills, potions, patches, gums, hypnosis, Zyban or NRT’s. It’s easy, proven, and it works!

Are You Sad?

by John Cali

Being back here in the part of New York State where I grew up
has reminded me of a few things I’d almost forgotten.

Among those nearly forgotten things is western New York’s
weather.

This time of year (fall and winter, for those of you living in
other climates) the skies are often grey for days on end, and
with seemingly endless rain and snow storms.

There’s even a name (thanks, I guess, to our medical experts)
for a radical mood change some folks experience due to the
weather. It’s called “seasonal affective disorder.” or “SAD.”

According to those experts, SAD plunges many people into
depression. Here in New York State, the dull, grey, seemingly
endless wet and cold weather is debilitating to many folks.

Some of my family, as I’ve recently been reminded, have this
“SAD syndrome.”

And so that got me to thinking about all life’s sad stuff. (Pun
intended!) And also about a far lesser known, but almost
identical, “disorder.”

It seems there are people living in places (like Arizona or
Southern California in the USA) where there are probably as many
sunny days a year as there are grey days in New York.

Some of those folks, according to the research I’ve read, suffer
just as painfully as all those SAD folks. Basically, they simply
get tired of seeing the sun come up every morning — just as the
folks here in New York get tired of seeing the dawning of
another dull grey day.

All this got me to wondering about us humans. Have we gotten so
lost, so disconnected from our higher selves — from our source
– that we are helpless victims of whatever forces surround us?

Instead of being masters of our ships of life, our ships have
become masters of us.

Here’s Chief Joseph..

Chief Joseph

You live in a world today where there are many distractions,
dramas, and traumas. All of which can, if you let them, take you
from the focus you intended to have when you were born into your
current physical body.

Friends, you have heard us say this many times over the years,
but it bears repeating. You did not come into this lifetime to
suffer through a sad, dreary existence, only to have it end
painfully and without purpose. That was the farthest thing from
the intent you (at your soul level) held when you chose to be
born again.

Your intent was to be a joyful creator. To immerse yourself in
the vast and endless sea of diversity that is your planet at
this time in your human history.

You ( the soul “you”) did not intend to live a joyless life in
your body only to be buffeted, tossed about, and torn by all the
forces and energies you experience on the earth plane today.

Instead, this “soul you” intended the human you to find joy in
the diversity, to find pleasure in the passing of time, to find
excitement in the expressing of your free will, your freedom of
choice.

And here, friends, we come to the heart of today’s discussion.

You have free will. You are always free to choose a different
life in every present moment.

Where you are now is the result of all the choices you’ve made
in all your past present moments. But all the choices you make
in all your current present moments will determine all your
future present moments.

Our point is this: All your power is in this present moment. All
your power is NOW!

Do you get that? All your power is right here in this present
moment — exactly where you are as you are reading this — this
very powerful, all-powerful present moment.

Whatever choices you make today will create your tomorrow.

And so let us return to the point from which we started today:
Do the forces around you (cloudy days, sunny days, etc.)
determine how you will live your life?

Or do you determine how you will live your life?

Do the clouds and the sun have more power over you than you have
over you?

We are not saying the environment in which you live has no
effect on you. We are saying you have far more power over
yourself than your environment does. And that includes the other
people in your environment.

Which leads us to our final point today — and that is your
connection to your higher self, your soul.

When you are fully and consciously connected to your higher
self, you live in a state of bliss, joy, and power.

And how do you achieve (and maintain) that fully conscious
connection?

By remembering who you really are.

You are not a victim of circumstances — or the weather, the
clouds, the sun, other people. You are not a pawn buffeted about
by the “powers that be.” You are not lost, and you definitely
don’t need to be saved.

You are you — this divine being of incredible power and wisdom
who can do and have and be whatever you choose.

Life is good. You are good. And you are free to choose — or not
choose — whatever good you want to bring into your life.

All is well, friends. You cannot get your life wrong — it’s
impossible! For all paths lead Home.

And Home is back to the full remembering of who you truly are.

Copyright © 2005 by Great Western Publishing

Bill Howey’s new book, “The Actor’s Menu”, gives the
aspiring actor the one thing most acting class books are
devoid of: that is the opportunity to use a comprehensive
blueprint to get a usable system for executing the craft of
acting on a repeatable basis. Howey’s book, presented much
like a restaurant menu, (presumably so actor/waiters could
understand it) is an enlightening journey into all the
ingredients that make up the portrayal of complex
characters. The Actor’s Menu forces you to think, asking a
myriad of questions aimed at discovering just what your
particular human incarnation has to bring to the table, and
how it can be applied repeatedly as the basis of your acting
career.

As acting class books go, “The Actor’s Menu” is a corker.
Revealing without being preachy; informative yet not
dogmatic, Howey’s book forces you to think and come up with
your own personal menu that brings the best you have to
offer to the role. My favorite section was without a doubt
the Essential Ingredients chapter, where emotions, feelings
and conflict are explored for what they are and are not, and
how to meld them into an actable tool. One of the nice yet
less obvious jewels in the The Actor’s Menu is the constant
weaving and equipping of the actor’s arsenal. You may be
eating a meal here but my view is that it’s an MRE, as you
are fully equipped for battle after reading and implementing
this book.

Bill Howey is no Johnny-come-lately to this endeavor, having
been an actor. teacher, writer and producer for more than 25
years. Howey’s client list is as eclectic as it is talented.
Some of the people he’s worked with over the years include
George Clooney, Robert Mitchum, Sam Kinison, and even his
own son Steve Howey, who stars as Van on the hit WB show
“Reba”.

If you’ve determined that you really can’t do anything else
with your life other than act, then The Actor’s Menu will
whet your appetite even further!

Keith Thompson is a writer and webmaster, fascinated by the
creative process in all it’s forms. The The Actor’s Menu can be
found at Acting-Class-Books

There are two main roads to improving your personal finances: increasing income, and cutting costs.

Increasing income is the harder road to travel. After all, you can’t always get a raise or a new job when you need one.

But cutting costs, that’s a different story!

You’re in complete control in this area. And all it takes is some imagination and discipline-both of which are free.

Below are five major ways to save money in the basic areas of food, shelter, clothing and transportation. They’re major expenses in your life - and places for major savings.

1. Home Cooking

Food is a major expense in everyone’s budget.

But, in today’s convenience food society, it’s easy to overlook how much money can be saved by cooking meals at home. Plus, it’s fun, creative, and healthier to make your own meals.

The key is to cook in “bulk” to stretch the food you buy over several meals.

If you’re a busy person with little time to spare, a good investment is a slow cooker (or crock pot). Generally, they run from $20 to $80, depending on the size.

With a slow cooker, you can set aside some time on the weekend to cook stews, soups, and other delicious meals that can be frozen for weekday use.

After a hard day at work, all you have to do is pop the meal in the microwave!

More than likely, you’ll enjoy an additional benefit - your taste buds will wake up from mass produced food and thank you for the delicious taste of a home-cooked meal!

2. Drive less, exercise more

Is owning a car expensive?

You already know the answer to that question, don’t you?

Gas, maintenance, insurance costs. Plus the mental aggravation of being caught in traffic jams!

Why not carpool or take public transportation-the bus, train, or light rail?

Or, if you live close to work, walk or bike. You’ll lose weight, lower your blood pressure, and see the world at a slower pace.

And, oh yes, you’ll save a couple of thousand dollars in the process.

3. Cut housing costs

This is an easy and fun way to cut costs.

Instead of paying a contractor to come in to make changes or repairs, make them yourself.

Local hardware stores love your business and will help you with tips and tricks on home repair.

Also, do your own decorating and painting. You get two benefits by doing your own changes and repairs - you get the pride of accomplishment and you save money.

4. Cut clothing costs

This can be another major area of expenses, especially if you have a family.

So, try buying used clothing… dry clothes on the clothes line instead of in a dryer… learn how to mend clothes…

…well, you get the idea!

5. Quit your addictions

Okay, so this is not really an easy category, but if you enjoy cigarettes and a drink, this is where you can realize some major savings.

Assume you’re spending $5.00 a day on cigarettes. Added up over a year, that’s an expense of $1825.

As for liquor or wine, we all know how expensive that is.

Assume you buy one bottle a week at $10 to share with family members or friends. That’s $520 a year.

Add both amounts up, and the total is $2,345!

That’s money that could be paying down your debt or going into savings.

And don’t forget the health benefits.

You probably have many other ideas on how to save money in the five areas.

If it seems hard at times to cut costs in these places, remember one thing - you’re on the road to keeping more of your money in your own pocket!

As the old saying goes: “Money saved is as good as money earned”.

About The Author

Paul Davis writes for Debt Elimination 4U, showing ordinary people how to get out of debt and stay out! Visit the site at: http://debt-elimination-4u.com

During pregnancy most expectant fathers still do not comprehend the concept of fatherhood. When most men find out they will soon be a father they clearly understand that they are not prepared. This leads to the very normal feelings of inadequacy and fear toward the unknown, which mixes with the excitement of the coming birth of their child. This feeling of inadequacy is caused by this lack of knowledge and preparation. The idea that during pregnancy men can prepare for their new role as a father does not occur to them, or leads to the realization that they don’t know how to prepare. Simply put, the average “father to be” does not understand what they can be doing, or should be doing during pregnancy.

There are things that any expectant father can do during the roughly 38 weeks his partner will be pregnant.

1. Learn as much as you can about pregnancy.

The best way to handle the unknown is to make it known. In advance of living through it, this means taking the time to explore the resources that are available from your doctor’s office, medical establishment, books, as well as online resources like this website. For learning about pregnancy the best website for expectant fathers is called “The Funky Stork”. This father recommends starting with the article called “Your Role as an Expectant Father” which can be found at URL: http://www.thefunkystork.com/articles/2/ In this article the author will echo many of the things you read here, but will also go into more detail about what you can expect each trimester and additional advice on what all expectant fathers should do. This father also recommends that every expectant father should read everything on the “The Funky Stork” website as soon as possible. This father agrees with the author that one can’t wait until the last trimester (last thirteen weeks) of the mother’s pregnancy to start this learning process because there is too much a man has to learn. However, if you reading this and you are already well into your pregnancy, it is not too late to learn. The more that you know about pregnancy, the easier the time remaining will become.

2. Determine the kind of father you want to be.

Becoming a father is a life changing event. Your time, your goals, your hopes and your dreams stop being your own. This may give you new insight into the behavior and concerns of your own parents. Take the time to consider what values and lessons you want to teach your new child. Talk to your partner in addition to spending some time alone reflecting on kind of parent you want to become.

3. Become and stay as involved as possible with your partner’s pregnancy.

Go to your partner’s doctor appointments and take prenatal classes with your partner. These are opportunities to learn about your partner’s condition and are a good way to support your partner. One of your roles at the expectant father is to support your partner emotionally and physically throughout all stages of the pregnancy. As it turns out, taking prenatal classes with your partner allows you time to adjust to the fact that there really is a baby coming into your life. It also helps give you some idea what to expect when the baby does come.

4. Take a class on how to put a car seat into your car.

Find an organization that is offering classes on child car seat installation. It is best if you have the car seat with you when you take the class. Often they will help you with the first installation of the car seat to make certain it is installed correctly. My wife had to convince me to go to this class, but the class convinced me that she was right. Too many children are killed because their car seats are not properly installed. Make it your job to know how to get this done properly.

5. Sign up for “father boot camp”.

In addition to attending prenatal classes with your partner, find and sign up for a “Father boot camp”. Sometimes called “Daddy boot camp”, this is a class for just fathers. This class introduces you to other fathers who have the same concerns you do as well as being a great source of information. You will hear from other dads what you can expect and the thing you need to prepare for both during pregnancy and the birth of your child. Check the web or talk to partner’s doctors to find out if you have a “boot camp” for new fathers in your area.

Written by William E. Petersen, author of the e-zine called Daddy Resource and the website http://www.DaddyResource.com - A Practical Resource to Help Dads Grow. William is a father of two children, Angelina who is four and Carlos who is two. He lives with his wife and children in Texas.

SEO is not the be all and end all - it is just one part of your
Internet Marketing strategy. According to Brand Week Online
Magazine: “Search engine positioning may be just one part of an
online marketing strategy,but it is the fundamental part. It’s
the baseline.”

It is found that Search Engine Effectiveness report on the brand
lift from textual paid search results, found that high search
engine listings drive the highest awareness or branding for a
website. Consumers recall websites 60% of the time from search
engine listings numbers 1-3, and only 20% for banner ads and
tiles.

For years companies have identified audiences and target
markets, crafted messages and used mass media to deliver those
messages in the hope that the right person will read them and
respond. Now we have people searching on the Internet for
products, services and information. They are actively online
looking for what they need and want.

When the keywords are tapped relevant to our industry and find
the viable pockets of search that will lead qualified,
interested people to your website, then also it is necessary to
optimize the site because if you are not in those search
results, your competitors will be.

Content will always be king - people go to a website for the
content. A site has to be usable and interesting and it has to
meet the expectations of the searcher. But it has to be found
first. There has to be a balance between visibility and
usability.

It’s a two edged sword if your site is never found. You could
have the most perfect website, but no one will ever see it. And
if you are ranked number one on all search engines on all your
major keywords and phrases, but when the visitor gets to your
site there is no relevant and useful content that will deliver
what they were online searching for in the first place, what’s
the point? They will be gone in two seconds.

Being visible and being usable are not mutually exclusive they
are joined at the hip. Using SEO as part of overall brand and Internet
marketing strategy positions the industry at the higher
rankings.

There are many different ways to transfer images onto paper.
Many of these methods would require you to purchase some
supplies from the craft stores. For example, you can easily buy
Inkjet Transfer Paper from most stationery shops. These come in
a pack of 10 sheets and cost about a dollar a sheet. You will
need a computer with a printer to print your images onto them.
Another image transfer method would require certain transfer
liquid or solvent.

But if you want to transfer images easily with no fuss and mess,
just get some clear cellophane tapes and follow the step by step
instructions below.

Supplies Needed:

1. cardstock or paper 2. broadest roll of clear cellophane tape
3. photocopied images 4. water

Instructions:

1. Have your desired images black and white or color
photocopied. 2. Trim the photocopied images. 3. Place it face up
on a flat working surface. 4. Cut out a piece of clear
cellophane tape about the size of the image. 5. Cover the image
with the clear cellophane tape. 6. Use your thumb to rub over
the clear tape. 7. Soak the tape in water for a minute. 8.
Remove the paper from the tape by gently rubbing on it. The
soaked paper will come off easily leaving the image on the tape.
9. Dry the tape and attach to your card or paper. If the tape is
not sticky enough, just add some glue.

If it’s a black and white image and you want to add some color,
just add glitter glue to the image on the tape.

Actually, you can use this same technique to make your own
stickers for scrapbooking. Beside using photocopied images, you
can also use images that you cut out from magazines.

Do this with children. They will love it.

How To Write An Article
By Luther Powell

The first step in writing an article is finding a topic or subject, something to write about.
This might seem to be a huge task, but it does not need to be. There are many different
avenues to finding a topic. The ability to use them will help you overcome your fear
and enable you to start developing ideas for writing the article.

One avenue to finding a topic is to brainstorm. I used this method when I taught Sophomore creative writing classes in high school. It requires you to think of as many topics as possible, concentrating on compiling a list of ideas as quickly as posssible. Write these ideas down as you think of them. You can judge the (quality) of them later.

Now that you have a list of topics, you will want to go over them and choose the one you want to write about. Once you have chosen the topic, your next step is to outline. This gives you an opportunity to record, organize, and evaluate your topic before the actual writing. For example, you may start by choosing the general subject “ezines.” As you outline your article, you will need to find a part of the general subject to write about. For example, from “ezines,” you might choose one of the following:

What is an ezine?
How to publish an ezine
Ezine Ads
Ezine subscribers

Once you have chosen a specific topic on which to write, you should decide on the reason or purpose for writing. A purpose for writing an article usually falls into
one of four groups: to describe something, to tell a story about something, to explain something, or to persuade your readers to do something. For example, let us say you chose to write about ezine subscribers. You purpose for writing the article may one of the following:

How to obtain subscribers for your ezine. How to keep subscribers once you have them.

With your purpose in mind, you should write a sentence that states your main idea. When you are ready to start writing your article, you may use this sentence as the topic sentence In addition, the sentence will help you to organize your thoughts and ideas In writing about ezine subscribers, you might write one of the following topic sentences.

The subscribers are the life blood of an ezine. An exine and its subscriber base are two parts of a single whole.

You must also consider your reader. During the outlining stage, you should keep in mind who your readers are and what are their interests. Why would they be interested in your article? Not everyone is interested in ezines and subscribers. You must target you article to those who are interested. Who are they? Ezine publishers, those who are considering publishing an ezine, and those who have considered publishing, but have dropped the idea and need a little encouragement.

After you have chosen a topic, stated your purpose, and determined your audience, it is time to start outlining your article. This will help you to see exactly what you want to develop in your article and what details are needed to support each main idea. Don’t worry about it looking like a final polished work. Just outline your article as follows:

Introduction
The relationship of ezines and subscribers The importance of subscribers Purpose
What the article will provide for the reader Methods
How to obtain more subscribers Free Ads in other ezines
Paid ads in other ezines
Ezine Directories
Announcement lists
Pay for subscribers services Subscribers for ads
Ad Swaps
Writing articles
Summary

Now that you have your outline, you are ready to begin writing. Don’t let that frighten you. Just write using your topic sentence to begin the first paragraph and continue from there. When you need more information on a subject, use your search service on the internet and you will find all you need. Just keep writing. Don’t worry about the quality. You can take care of that during the editing period. If necessary, add links to where information my be found, e.g., ezine directors.

With your first draft finished, it is time for editing. Go over every sentence to make sure it is complete and coherent. Edit every paragraph to make sure it ties in with your outline. Do a complete edit and rewrite as necessary. Check for misspelled words.

Now rewrite your complete article and proofread it carefully. If necessary, let someone else read it. When you are satisfied with the final product, pat yourself on the back. You are on your way to becoming a professional.

__________________________________________ Luther Powell (Papalou) is the publisher of “A Poor Man’s Newsletter.” It contains tips and articles on various writing and marketing techniques. You may subscribe to it at: Papalou@bellsouth.net?subject=Subscribe

Luther Powell is a 79-year old retired minister/educator. He is the author of numerous articles and manuals. He publishes a newsletter “A Poor Man’s Newsletter.”