Don’t Seek Success!

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Thoughts on a Successful-Blog Birthday

from Michael A. Stelzner

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Liz;

Happy 2! Hard to believe that your blog is so young!

My thoughts:

Don’t seek success
It should not be a goal in life
It is hard to achieve
You never really think you’re there

Rather, you should aim for achievable goals
Set your sights high
But celebrate when you reach mile markers along the way

Let others label you “successful”
But always aim to improve
Never accept “good enough”
Give back to those who helped
And lastly, be thankful

Happy second again Liz!

Mike
Michael Stelzner’s - Blog - Writing White Papers
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Thank you, Mike!

The party is Oct. 24th! Come for the surprises! Bring a link to your success!!!

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SOB Business Cafe 01-19-07

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Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Michael Stelzner wants your vote on the Best Books.

Top 10 Books for Writers - The Finalists

Orbit Now! has 10 Traits that are worth knowing about.

10 Traits of Positive Thinkers

Shards of Consciousness exquisitely details how to change domains on a WordPress blog. This is fine art in how-to writing.

Changing Domains for a Wordpress Blog

Copyblogger points out why keeping connected is critical to a growing blog.

Why Linking to Other Blogs is Critical

A View from the Isle points out a truth of humanity.

You can lead a worker to a tool, but you can’t make them collaborate

Vitaly Friedman has the right stuff for drawing up our plans.

List of nifty tools for drawing diagrams, charts and flow-charts

Related ala carte selections include

The Zehnkatzen Times coins the much needed phrase “clicky to embiggen” to let you know he has our colors.

[design] Pantone’s Colors of Spring 2007

A Weblog Tools Collection Essay teaches the fine art of blog juggling.

Blog Juggling

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like.
No tips required. Comments appreciated.

Have a great weekend!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Michael Stelzner Announces Top 10 Blogs for Writers

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Best Blogs for Writers

On November 13, at his White Papers Blog Michael Stelzner announced he was looking for nominations for the Best Blogs for Writers on the Web by saying

As the executive editor of the 20,000 reader WhitePaperSource Newsletter, I have been tasked to seek nominations for the top blogs for writers.

Today he announced the winners.

Brian Clark’s CopyBlogger: This blog is the leader because it does an amazing job of helping writers improve their writing.

Deborah Ng’s Freelance Writing Jobs: For freelance writers seeking new work, this site is your sole destination.

Tom Chandler’s Copywriter Underground: This site provides regular doses of inspiration and writing tips.

Liz Strauss’s Successful-Blog: This blog has some amazing insights into the craft of writing.

Angela Booth’s Writing Blog: All writers will find something useful at this site.

Kristen King’s InkThinker: This blog is focused on improving the written word.

Anne Wayman’s The Golden Pencil: Wayman provides gold nuggets of information to freelance writers.

Carson Brackney’s Content Done Better: Follow one man’s journey to write better copy and make a living along the way.

Dianna Huff’s B2B Marcom Writer Blog: This is your destination to learn about marketing communications copywriting.

Allison Winn Scotch’s Ask Allison: For writers looking to break into the publishing world, be sure to check this one out.

PLUS ONE: Michael A. Stelzner’s Writing White Papers Blog THE blog by the man who wrote THE white paper on white papers and then wrote Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged. There’s a reason his newsletter has 20,000 subscribers.

It’s an honor to be on this list. Wow! When you check them out, you’ll know why I feel that way. What a fabulous resource this is. It’s going on the New Blogger Page.

Thank you, Michael for all you contribute, and for finding the Top Ten Blogs for Writers.
–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Call for Nominations — Top 10 Writing Blogs

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Visit Mike Stelzner’s Blog to Nominate

Our own Mike Stelzner, editor of WhitePaperSource Newsletter, is seeking nominations for the 10 Ten Blogs for Writers.

Here’s some information from Mike’s blog:

Ok writers… I know many of you frequent blogs. I am looking for your nomination for the BEST blogs for writers.

As the executive editor of the 20,000 reader WhitePaperSource Newsletter, I have been tasked to seek nominations for the top blogs for writers.

Click the title shot to get the details and make a nomination in Mike’s comment box:

Hurry you only have until November 30th!
C’mon let your farvorite writing blogs get some recognition!!!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Five Reasons Writers Make More $ Writing White Papers

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Michael A. Stelzner, Guest Writer

Looking to drum up some new business? Want to get more dollars from existing clients? Are you a starving writer?

Consider the five reasons why white papers could dramatically increase your writing revenue:

1. Demand exceeds supply: There are not enough writers who know how to write white papers. Businesses are aggressively looking to write more white papers. Master the art and count your dollars.

2. You can charge more for a white paper: White papers help businesses generate leads and close sales; thus, they are directly tied to revenue. For many businesses, only one or two sales from a white paper return the investment.

3. Businesses pay top dollar for white papers: Word for word, nothing beats a white paper. A good white paper writer charges between $3,000 and $10,000 for a 10-page white paper. This is the most lucrative writing business out there.

4. White papers can be multi-purposed: A well-written white paper can be converted into a contributed article or used as content on a website. This adds more value to a white paper project.

5. Many businesses need multiple white papers: Prove yourself with an excellent white paper and your client will want others. This can generate a consistent pipeline of work.

Your action: Develop your white paper writing skills with the groundbreaking new book, Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged.

–Michael A. Stelzner

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