Articles

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Photographer's Articles

Digital Photography, Is It Right For You?
Are you thinking of going digital? Read this article first.

Earn Money With Travel Photography
Do you want your photographs to pay for part or all of your travel expenses? If so, read this.

Your Television Could Be Ruining Your Photograph's Composition
Learn how to improve your composition with the Rule Of Thirds.

I Want To See Nose Hairs - Getting Close To Your Subject
Don't be afraid to get close, very close, to your subject.

Overcoming Physical Flaws When Photographing People
Part I - The Body
How to deal with many of the physical flaws you will encounter when photographing amateur or professional models.

Overcoming Physical Flaws When Photographing People
Part II - The Face
How to deal with many of the facial flaws you will encounter when photographing amateur or professional models.

Writer's Articles

Wow Them With Words
Learn how to write promotional copy that will sell your products and services by stressing benefits, not features.

Set The Hook
Learn how to grab the readers attention so they want to read your article or story.

Publishing Information For Genre Writers
Find out what I learned at LepreCon 27 about genre publishing, and publishing in general. It's shocking!

Who Said That?
First, Second Or Third Person.

Ah, Come On Baby, Stop Teasing, Show Me, Show Me, Show Me
Improve your writing by learning how to show a story instead of telling it.

In Ten Seconds The Bomb Will Go Off And Destroy The City
Find ways to add tension and conflict to your writing.

Don't Worry, Be Happy, AND WRITE!
Are you worried about the mechanics of writing, where to submit, how long a story should be, how to write a cover letter and more? Go here and find the answers to your questions.

Character Development
Find out how to flesh out your characters to make them live and breath for your readers.

Artist's Articles

Airbrush Basics
Learn some of the basics about the airbrush, including: hard and soft edges, templates and more.

Wax Wars - Fighting Colored Pencil Wax Bloom
How to deal with wax bloom when using colored pencils.

An Artist's Guide To Brushes
How to select, and care for, your brushes.

Artist's Acrylic Paints: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Learn about the many good, and bad, qualities of the ever versatile acrylic paints.

Small Business Articles

Business Cards, Your Number One Marketing Tool
Business cards are the often overlooked heros of marketing.

How To Maximize Your Advertising Success
Learn how to track the success of your advertising campaings.

How To Create A Newsletter For Your Business
Newsletters are a great way to promote your business. Learn how to do it right, and maybe make some money at it too.

There's More To Internet Marketing Than The Internet
Part 1
Important ways to market your website business in the real world.

There's More To Internet Marketing Than The Internet
Part 2
Marketing your website business through public speaking and articles.

Branding Your Business
If you've heard you should brand your business, but don't know how, this article will tell you what you need to know.

If You're Self-Employed, Remember To Take Time Off
Read this article to find out why it's imperative to take time off, both for yourself and your business.

The Little Things You Need To Know If You're Self-Employed
Learn about scams, client complaints, marketing and more.

Insurance For The Self-Employed
Getting insurance when you're self-employed can be difficult and costly. Find out how you can overcome these problems and get the insurance you need.

Marketing For The Self-Employed
Here you will find great marketing tips, and some suggested reading.

Don't Become A Victim Of Scams
As a small business owner you are a target for scam artists. Learn how to protect yourself, and your business, from these criminals.

eBay, Another Way To Sell Your Products
eBay is a great way to sell overstock, remainders and regular products.

Website Design Articles

Keep 'Em Coming Back For More
This article has links to great free things for your website to keep visitors coming back for more.

Backups, A Simple Way To Have Peace Of Mind
How would you feel if every file and image on your computer were erased? How easy would it be to replace? Learn how to avoid this disaster.

Use Server Side Includes To Ease Your Workload
SSIs are a great way to put information on your website that you can easily update.

How To Put Special Fonts On Your Website
Learn how to spruce up your website by using interesting and unique fonts.

Stop Thief!!!
What You Can Do If Someone Steals Your Website's Contents
Some people have the habit of stealing content and images from other sites. Read this article to find out what you can do if you become a victim of these thieves.

Graphics, Small Is Good
To make your website load faster, and be more user friendly, make your graphics files smaller.

Flash And Javascript
Great Ways To Make A Useless Website
Flash and Javascript have their place in website design, but use them improperly and your site will be useless.

How To Sell Lots Of Items On Your Website Without Going Broke!
Do you want to sell lots of pictures, jewelry or other items on your site? It can be expensive to do this, but there are options. Find out the best option for you.

Design A Logo For Your Site
Need a logo for your site, or a client's site? Then read this article to see how to find or create one.

Google AdWords, Yet Another Promotional Tool
If you're looking for another way to promote your website, then Google AdWords may be just what you need.

Should You Submit Your Website To Search Engines? Nah!
So many places are happy to list your website on hundreds, or thousands, of search engines, for a fee of course. But, is it really worth it?

Free Articles Sites, A Win-Win Proposition
Articles are a great way to promote your website, whether you write them yourself or use one's written by others.

Do You Own Your Domain Name?
Most people assume that they own their domain name because they paid for it, but that's not always the case.

How To Write Effective Copy For Your Website
Learn how to make copy for your site that will meet the needs of your visitors and will promote your product or service.

I Want A Website, But What Will It Cost?
Part 2 of 2
This article will give you an idea about what a website will cost to create, whether it's simple or complex.

I Want A Website. Now What Do I Do?
Part 1 of 2
If you're planning on having a website, but don't know how to go about creating one, then this article will show you where to start.

Preplanning Your Website, The Secret To Success
To save everyone a lot of time and problems, preplane you website using the information in this article.

Spam, The Stuff You Love To Hate
Learn how to reduce the amount of spam you receive, and how to protect the e-mail address on your website from being harvested.

How To Select A Good Website Hosting Company
Learn how to select a webhosting company that won't rob you blind, or steal your domain name.

Painting The Canvas Of Your Website
The Importance Of Proper Color Selection For Your Website
Learn how to easily select colors for your website that will work together and look great.

How To Take Payments On Your Website
Learn about billing companies and shopping carts and find lists of each.

How To Make Money With Your Website
Part 2 of 2
Learn how to sell your own stuff on your website and other people's sites.

How To Make Money With Your Website
Part 1 of 2
Learn how to sell other people's stuff with affiliate programs.

What Should You Look For In A Website Designer?
Important questions you need to ask, and information you need to know, when selecting a website designer.

Use Server Side Includes To Ease Your Workload
Save typing and updating time with Server Side Includes

Website Promotion In A Nutshell
Learn about many different ways to promote your website.

Where To Find Free Pictures, Artwork And Animation For Your Website
Information and links to place where you can find free artwork, photographs, animation, banners and more for your website.

Dot Your T's And Cross Your I's
To make your website look professional, pay attention to the details.

Pop-ups And Pop-up Blockers
Learn the secrets of when, and when not, to use Pop-ups.

Make Your Site Easy To Navigate
Learn how to make your site easy to navigate so your visitors will enjoy using your site, stay on your site longer. This gives you a better change to sell your products and get your message across.

Keeping Your Site Current
Keeping information on your site current will keep potential customers happy and give them a reason to visit frequently.

Choosing Your Website's Address And Link Names
Choosing your website and link names properly will make it easier for prospective clients to find in the Internet.

Inconsistent Design
Give your website a professional look by using a consistent design on every page.

Slow Loading Pages
Your web pages must load quickly, or else visitors may leave. Learn how to make your pages load quickly.

Make It Personal
Include personal information on your site to make visitors feel comfortable using your products or services.

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