The other day I was reading about fictional stories and novels and how to write them. Imagine, people have written books on how to write a book! There are such a huge number of tips and methods being distributed online and otherwise that it could fill an entire ocean (if somebody dumped those tips in it! But, why would anybody?). Ok, the thing is that whether these tips and methods really work. Do they truly make writers? I mean, if a person does not have a flair for writing, can he or she deliver a gripping fictional story? Hmmm…

   Writers are born, not made. Yep, they can be polished though. But, this”polishing”or”refining”of the writing skills can be done only on born-writers, mind you. Say, somebody has a technical mind, who loves to dismantle machines and even communicate with them. Such a mind would not be interested in exploring the world of words. What if this person reads books on how to write fictional stories? Do you think he or she would be able to produce an original and amazing novel? Well, I am not gonna answer this. It’s for you to ponder.

   What actually is needed for writing fictional stories? Creativity, of course! But, this is not enough. Every human species on this earth is creative. But, not all can create a masterpiece on paper. Besides being creative, you need to be sensitive. You need to feel from your heart, feel everything that’s happening around you. Next is another c-word: crazy. Yes, guys, creativity makes you nuts! And we’re not talking about those lunatics in asylums. We’re talking about people who have the guts to do bizarre things. They are not bound with petty things, most common being,”what will people say?”

   They act from their heart. Of course, you need a mind to write fictional stories, an intelligent mind that is. But, your heart should direct it. The characters that you create, the dialogues that you deliver, and the scenes that you enact on paper are the result of a free and frivolous imagination. You need to have an unlimited imagination to create stories that grip your readers till the last word. If you can do this, you need no book that guides you to write stories. Ah yes, you can seek advice from experts and writers of bestsellers for publishing and marketing your fictional story.

   But, when it comes to writing fictional stories, trust your heart and unleash your imagination. Your mind will start working towards it naturally. Whether you want to write about your own life or something else, you must keep churning those ideas. And if you face the writers’ block (which happens with writers and is normal), you must find a way to combat it. The best way to do this is to brainstorm. Just start scribbling anything that comes to your mind. It can be irrelevant stuff too. Sooner or later, your mind will pop open and a flood of ideas will fill you.

   So, are you still looking for books for guidance? Just read my blabber twice and thrice and you’ll find yourself writing already.

1.                 The country cannot grow economically if it continues to rely solely on revenue from oil trade.

2.                 It will improve domestic competitiveness of local industries and non oil export sector of the economy, thereby preventing our country from dumping ground of products made from Asia and other advanced economies.

3.                 It will enable the country to have various streams of income

4.                 It will encourage individual and organizations to go into business of non oil export thereby increasing our foreign earnings

5.                 It will in long-term move the country from being an import based to export based. A very good example is how Ghana cocoa research institute has been able to catapult Ghana ’s cocoa to about 700,000 tonnes from about 200,000 tonnes but in Nigeria we have remained at about 200,000 tonnes.

HOW TO GO ABOUT IMPROVING NON-OIL SECTOR

i.                    Government should expedite action and enforce policies towards resuscitating the failing non-oil export industry.

ii.                  Government should improve on export incentives and infrastructures.

iii.                Government should make information about non-oil export available to peoples through its agencies.

iv.                Government should review policies and practices that are not favourable to the exporters.

v.                  Government should apply a national export strategy which will inculcate the export culture in the country.

vi.                Nigerians should be encouraged about how to make use of Free Export Processing Zones located across the nation as it has immense benefits such as tax exemption, power, business advocacy etc.

vii.              Individual and organizations on their own should embrace non-oil export businesses and that is why organization like THE THY CONSULTING has been encouraging and teaching people about non-oil export.

Some of her works on non-oil export include the following

(a)              Bitter Kola Export

http://bitterkolaexport.tripod.com

(b)              Chorcoal Export

http://charcoalexport.tripod.com

There are a few things that you can do in order to ensure that the article directories will approve your article.

Proofread – Even the most talented writers make mistakes. I find typos in just about every article I write but I proofread every one before submitting. Many article directories will deny your article if it contains misspelled words or improperly composed phrases. It is a good idea to write your article in a word processor such as Word and utilize the spell check feature.

Minimal Links – Some directories allow you to insert links into main keywords of the article body. This is ok as long as you do not insert too many. When publishers are searching for articles to post on their site or e-zine the number of outgoing links is one of the things they look for. They may find an article they really like but they will not publish it if there are a lot of links in the body. It is best to just utilize the signature block, authors area of the article to insert the link to your site.

Advertising – Most article directories will not approve your article if you blatantly advertise your site or service. If you think it could be perceived as personal advertising then do not do it. This includes placing your web site link in the body of the article.

Hard line breaks – These were acceptable in the past but not anymore. You may find a directory that accepts this but it is unlikely. A hard line break occurs when you have one or two line sentences. Authors want to do this because it is supposed to be more readable and the reader is more opt to read the entire article. The reason this is not acceptable anymore is because it just looks bad and unprofessional. To play it safe, write your paragraphs with at least three lines per paragraph.

Indenting – We are not in school anymore so do not indent. Although indenting paragraphs is known to be the standard for most magazine articles etcetera, it is not the standard for article directories. Just start your articles at the far left just like this article.

Above are just a few tips you can use in order to get your articles approved so publishers can post your article and links on their site. If you follow these guidelines you cannot go wrong with most article directories. You may run into some directories that allow some things I frown on but for the most part article directories go by these guidelines.

Thanks

Individual who have the zeal of serving the society and look for betterment of the community around them should know more about non profit organizations to fulfill their dream of giving some thing back to society. There are few things to be understood by volunteers to make a mark in Non Profit Organization arena.

Individuals who want to be part of social service organization, first they need to understand the meaning of Non profit organization and nature of goals. Basically Non Profit Organization is an Organization that acts as a helping hand for the society and in return not aiming profit for their service they have provided. As nonprofits should not be considered as one of the alternative business form for fund raising, doing the same the organization cannot be categorized as nonprofits.

Organization formed by group of friends or family members can be informal nonprofit organization. To be known as genuine non profit organization world wide, you need to set up mission for your organization and with the intention of serving the people with social service activities. Non profit organization includes missionaries, charities, volunteer organizations and social service organizations which are organized as formal organizations.

There are many developing nations were social issues like poverty, education, medical care, rehabilitation for child, child labour and senior citizen welfare are still prevalent. India is one among these developing nations hit by social issues which inturn is weakening country’s progress. To handle these social issues efficiently and with confidence, NGOs in India are stepping in as a resource for underprivileged slums by organizing various activities like spreading awareness programmes, rehabilitation programmes for child, education programmes for children, medical and health care programmes.

Non profit organizations in India are not directly motivated by itself because it’s mainly based on the motivation factor of the individuals who are working for the organization. Many NGOs in India had tasted its success only through the assistance provided by the government or by the foreign donors. Its responsibility of social service organization or non profit organization to unite people who share the vision of a developed India at the same time to give back something to the society which we are an indispensable part of.

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Tips for good writing

Good creative skills are essential for effective written communication and being able to write in a range of genres is a specialised field. Consequently, it is important to have a good understanding of the industry and be able to apply acquired skills in a theoretical and practical manner. Lifestyle Learning Direct one of the Gold Coastâ??s premier online learning and correspondence course providers, suggests that in order to be a good writer you need to be able to:

1. Have experience in writing in a variety of genres in order to eventually chose the medium which best suits your talents

2. Know how to come up with innovative ideas for your work

3. Learn how to plan your plot and the importance of structure

4. Be competent in the application of dialogue

5. Create true-to-life characters to make your stories more credible. This also involves avoiding stereotypes, using emotion for effect, motivation, traits, personality and mannerisms, relationships between characters, heroes and heroines, as well as characterisation in non-fiction.

6. Understand the importance of good manuscript presentation

7. Research potential markets for your work

8. Be proficient in applying and understanding the functions of the various parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives

9. Understand the importance of checking facts contained in written text

10. Be proficient in spelling, grammar and punctuation

How can you become a better Writer?

To gain professional comprehensive writing proficiency, it is best to undertake a specialised course that teaches you the essential skills. Lifestyle Learning Direct is a leader in the provision of writing distance education courses that aim to give students a broad understanding of the industry competency regarding both the theoretical and practical application of this knowledge.

With broad coverage of the necessary components of good writing, such as plotting, characterisation, dialogue, finding ideas, layout and presentation, students will develop the ability to write in the genres of their choice, such as articles, short stories, novels, plays or film and television, to name but a few. Courses available will benefit anyone who is interested in writing as a career, or to supplement an existing career that involves writing reports, publicity blurbs, news articles, marketing material and so on.

For more information in relation to available writing courses, please contact Lifestyle Learning Direct.

Dissertation writing has turned out to be one of the principal ingredients of higher learning in recent times. Dissertations can be expected to be included in third level undergrad study in addition to playing a significant role in any Masters level curriculum. Dissertations are advanced writing projects that highlight your passage from a scholar into the professional realm.

It allows you the chance to work independently on lengthy assignments in your area of study while showcasing what you’ve learned. It’s also a sort of research teaching guide which aims to develop elevated intellectual accomplishments such as rating, analytic thinking and management abilities. Writing a good dissertation will show the faculty staff and your peers that you are ready to move on into your field of study.

Dissertation writing follows the basic principles of academic writing but other factors do come into play at some part. You should be knowledgeable in the particular subject but you should also leave room to learn and grow. Look at it as a work in progress. Secondly, you should make certain that you have the correct chapter headings. It’s like an introduction accompanied by literature that is aided by an experiment or an analysis of your topic.

Since dissertation writing depends on the author, don’t expect help from your professors or fellow students. Meaning, you are generally on your own during the entire writing process one hundred percent. This is a chance for you to show what you have learned during your time of education. This is also your time to work independently using the guidelines set forth. The good thing about this is the amount of time you will be given to write. Weeks or even months may be allotted in dissertation writing which should be plenty of time for the wise student.

Two very important steps are selecting and researching your topic. When deciding on subjects for your dissertation you need to be fully aware of the research requirements. If you are unsure in anyway, then you need to consult your teacher immediately. Writing a dissertation is quite similar to book writing. Your work needs to be something unique that addresses your proposed research topic.

In conclusion, your dissertation is one of the most important things you will ever write in your lifetime. A good, well written dissertation could mean a world of difference and open many doors for you in the future. Every conceivable step should be taken that will ensure a positive straight to the point dissertation.

It should be viewed as a launching pad for your entire career and a synopsis of your time spent in school. Aside from the actual writing you many need to get mentally prepared for the challenge ahead of you. Speaking with other who have gone through the same writing process you are about to endure is very helpful. A good dissertation adviser should be able to answer your questions which will set your mind at ease.

All other matters should take a back seat to your writing. Turn your cell phones off, gather your materials and begin to write. Procrastinating won’t do any good and prolonging the inevitable with show up in your final written draft. Stay calm and mentally focused during the entire dissertation writing process and you will be just fine.

It is not possible for everyone to save finances for meeting their financial needs especially for those who have a fixed source of income to depend on. In that situation an external financial source can help you out but it generally requires you to pledge something as security. What if you don’t even have any asset to place? Will you not be able to raise any financial help? No, that is not true. You can easily entail funds without fulfilling the collateral clause as well. How? Just by applying for, non secured loans which are an ideal solution for you.

You generate the financial help for meeting various personal expenses or accomplishing other financial obligations such as:-
Consolidating expense
Paying for home improvements
For cosmetic surgery
Wedding
Vacation
Educational purpose

Non secured loans do not obligate you to pledge any asset as collateral against the loan amount. This enables non homeowners and those homeowners who can’t meet collateral requirement to borrow funds. You can borrow anything ranging from £1000-£25000 for a repayment term of 1-10 years.

These loans are not backed by any collateral and therefore are provided at slightly higher rates of interest. The risk of non payment is compensated by lender by charging a higher interest rate.

Any discrepancy in your credit report is acceptable. If you have bad credit records like arrears, CCJs, IVA, late payments, missed payments, defaults and such records then also you can apply for non secured loans. You blemished credit records will not pose any problem now!

Non secured loans can also be applied online. Online application is feasible and faster processing. You can even search for a lower rate deal for by doing a thorough market research. There are many lenders available online.

Non secured loans are a great funding solution for everyone. Non homeowners, tenants, students and even homeowners can apply for these loans.