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Casual Articles - What's The Deal With Discussion Lists For Writers? (Part One)
If you want to increase sales, enhance customer service or consistently improve performance, ask your customers this question (20 words):‘Is there anything we could do differently the next time that would make it better or more valuable for you?’This simple question tells customers you are looking to the future, seeking to improve, and grateful for their feedback.If you want to work more productively between departments, or more effectively with the members of your team, memorize and utilize this question (20 words):‘Is there anything we could do differently the next time that would make it better or more valuable for you?’Colleagues will understand you are receptive, not defensive. You welcome new possibilities, approaches and ideas.If you want a better home or family life, sincerely ask your loved ones this very simple question (20 words):‘Is there anything I could do differently the next time that would make it better or more valuable fo
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You ha
Browsing through the internet I noticed all the pretty girls sporting items like facial cream, nice cars, clothing and even sitting atop bull dozers. With their silky thighs exposed and their beautiful hair glistening in the sun I learned that sells. It not only sells but it also catches our attention and motivates us to pull out our wallets.Why does sex sell? According to Doctor Richard Taflinger, “Sex is the second strongest of the psychological appeals, right behind self-preservation. Its strength is biological and instinctive, the genetic imperative to reproduction (Taflinger, 1996).”Sex sells because men have a deep biological urge to reproduce. By showing a beautiful woman in skimpy clothing we are telling men “if you buy this product you can get sexy woman like this”. The message is clear to us on a subconscious level even though we may not be aware of it consciously.Since the beginning of time men have been endowed with basic instincts of survival, reproductio
Why do writers subscribe to these lists?
Why do people start lists for writers?
While there's no definite answers to any of those questions, I can share some opinions of other writers, who have participated in discussion lists, and links to websites with more information so you can make your own decision!
First let's start with the basics. An email discussion list is not the same as an ezine, an email newsletter or an announcement list.
A discussion list is different because it allows you as a subscriber to post your own messages, as well as read and reply to messages from other subscribers. The ability to interact with other people is the defining feature of email discussion lists.
Many such lists exist - some with as few as 5 subscribers and others with more than 500 subscribers. The number of posts each day varies just as much depending upon the list.
For example, Childrens-Writers List which is dedicated to the discussion of writing (and illustrating) for children, including such topics as creativity, work styles and techniques, marketing and promotion, dealing with rejection, etc. - has more than 500 members and had more than 1,200 postings last month.
While the Romance Writers Support Group, which was created to discuss romance writing and offer encouragement and advice to romance writers, had less than 100 messages posted between its 34 members in the year 2000.
This is one of the reasons that most email discussion list hosts offer subscribers the option to receive individual emails or a daily digest of all messages. Some hosts also allow subscribers to read the list only on the web (by logging into the list archives at the host site, subscribers can choose how often they read the postings).
You never know what you may learn from others, who share your interests and goals. By communicating with other writers via discussion lists, you can potentially find support, advice, ideas and new resources.
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You hav
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation’s and world’s largest retailer, is quickly becoming Florida’s largest retailer. The chain opened 50 of its 24-hour Supercenters throughout the state during 2002 and 2003, and there are nine Wal-Mart stores in Pinellas County— two Sam’s Clubs, three Supercenters and four regular Wal-Marts.It is also among the state's largest private employers, with 77,850 employees—far more than the 54,000 employed at Walt Disney World. According to Wal-Mart’s media relations hotline, there are 3,407 people employed by Wal-Mart in Pinellas County.With these large employee rosters come high costs. Wages, overtime, benefits, taxes and other expenses make staffing and its related costs the biggest expense for almost all employers. When a company is big enough to employ tens of thousands of people, methods for cutting costs are an issue management visits daily.Often management reduces employee benefits—namely health insurance—as a way to keep costs down, an
A discussion list is different because it allows you as a subscriber to post your own messages, as well as read and reply to messages from other subscribers. The ability to interact with other people is the defining feature of email discussion lists.
Many such lists exist - some with as few as 5 subscribers and others with more than 500 subscribers. The number of posts each day varies just as much depending upon the list.
For example, Childrens-Writers List which is dedicated to the discussion of writing (and illustrating) for children, including such topics as creativity, work styles and techniques, marketing and promotion, dealing with rejection, etc. - has more than 500 members and had more than 1,200 postings last month.
While the Romance Writers Support Group, which was created to discuss romance writing and offer encouragement and advice to romance writers, had less than 100 messages posted between its 34 members in the year 2000.
This is one of the reasons that most email discussion list hosts offer subscribers the option to receive individual emails or a daily digest of all messages. Some hosts also allow subscribers to read the list only on the web (by logging into the list archives at the host site, subscribers can choose how often they read the postings).
You never know what you may learn from others, who share your interests and goals. By communicating with other writers via discussion lists, you can potentially find support, advice, ideas and new resources.
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You ha
I recently took an organizational behavior class where my professor conducted a strategic thinking exercise in which groups of students were to be a part of a scholarship committee. The purpose of our committee was to use strategic thinking on allocating a scholarship budget to reward several incoming freshmen to our university. I, along with some classmates represented freshmen candidates who would receive the scholarship.These candidates all had different strengths that would live up to the standards and reputation of the university. For example, my candidate was a high school senior who would not be able to attend college without a scholarship. Her strength was found through music and should she receive a scholarship to the university, she would contribute to the school’s music program. Another candidate was a gifted athlete who would be an asset to the school’s basketball team. A third candidate was an intellect who would thrive in the academic realm. Moreover, my argume
For example, Childrens-Writers List which is dedicated to the discussion of writing (and illustrating) for children, including such topics as creativity, work styles and techniques, marketing and promotion, dealing with rejection, etc. - has more than 500 members and had more than 1,200 postings last month.
While the Romance Writers Support Group, which was created to discuss romance writing and offer encouragement and advice to romance writers, had less than 100 messages posted between its 34 members in the year 2000.
This is one of the reasons that most email discussion list hosts offer subscribers the option to receive individual emails or a daily digest of all messages. Some hosts also allow subscribers to read the list only on the web (by logging into the list archives at the host site, subscribers can choose how often they read the postings).
You never know what you may learn from others, who share your interests and goals. By communicating with other writers via discussion lists, you can potentially find support, advice, ideas and new resources.
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You ha
I live and work on the internet. I spend a good deal of time looking at people's websites and reading the information about the new big thing on the net. You know, seo is my job, my passion...and yes...I am good at nailing top positions on Google.What most people seem to not realize is that they do NOT NEED all these fancy so called software programs that will make them wildly successful.Hey...wake up and smell the coffee...These programs...the so-called revolutionary systems devised from these so called huge networkers, are designed to do one thing...SEPERATE YOU FROM YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY...nothing more...nothing less!I have been with companies, mlm companies, lead generation companies, held massive amouts of training sessions for these companies...and without exception, they are all the same. The take your money...hype you up will all the cliche phrases about how caring they are...how they want you to be successful...but bottom line...they will take your mo
This is one of the reasons that most email discussion list hosts offer subscribers the option to receive individual emails or a daily digest of all messages. Some hosts also allow subscribers to read the list only on the web (by logging into the list archives at the host site, subscribers can choose how often they read the postings).
You never know what you may learn from others, who share your interests and goals. By communicating with other writers via discussion lists, you can potentially find support, advice, ideas and new resources.
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You ha
Network Marketing can be stressful, if you allow it to be. In my experience, the source of this stress is lack of skills and confidence, coupled with desire and big goals. This is a classic example of conflict, where a person’s wants are held just out of reach by a bevy of obstacles. The big goals and desires are necessary for your motivation, but you need to recognize that acquiring skills and confidence will take time.Take the time to learn your trade, and set realistic goals that match your knowledge level and time commitment. It always amazes me that people want to join network marketing and make a million dollars the first year, before they have even secured their first sale. Would you like a surgeon operating on your child before going to medical school? How about allowing a person to prepare your taxes before learning the tax code? We expect professionals to be trained, qualified, and certified prior to operating on us or completing our tax forms. Should we not expect the sa
Just as list size and posting frequency varies, the content and quality of messages are equally diverse depending upon the other participants and list owners. But the only way you'll find out if discussion lists can be beneficial to you, is by giving them a shot! You have nothing to lose - most are free! And you're usually not required to post messages or respond to others' messages, if you choose not to.
You can just sign up, read postings at your leisure and then decide whether you want to contribute or cancel your subscription!
Selecting a discussion list that will deliver what you want is obviously a subjective process. However, you may want to read some opinions of other writers, who have participated in various lists.
So why do writers subscribe to discussion lists?
"Subscribing to a writers list is the same as shopping for new shoes,'' says "Shydove." "It takes trial and error, but then you find the right group, the 'write' answers of which you can pick and choose at will."
"I chose a diverse group of writers in A Writing Parent as I am a stay at home grandmother.'' Shydove added. "New to online writing, and still seeking my muse and genre, there are varied questions I ask that someone is ready to answer. They have been more than willing to share their experience with me.''
"I generally subscribe because I want to be kept in touch but will not remember to visit as a favourite as mine are so many,'' says Jennifer Francis, who is currently subscribed to a few lists. "I am a member of two or three good ones covering public relations, sponsorship and sometimes the others present interesting articles and/or links. But convenience is the main issue for me to be kept in touch. I think it is an efficient way of being informed of a variety of thing that would take days of scanning newspapers, magazines and the fabulous opportunity of getting another take from likeminded people around the world."
"I'm a debut historical romance author, or at least I was when I joined the Tobeez email loop," says Cher? Coen, Online features editor for The Advocate Online. "T
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