How Does Writing Enrich Yourself and Others?
By Herbert Young

 We all write. Essays, term papers, grocery lists and business expense reports are part of our lives. Most Internet users write email and many blog. Many people even talk about writing a book.

When I talk to people about writing a book or tell people I am an author and publisher, typically some one will say;
"I would love to write a book" or "I am working on a book."

While many people talk about writing a book or eBook, only about 2% of the population ever does. Why do the majority of us contemplate writing a book but few of us actually do it?

Maybe part of the answer is reflected in two very common questions I am asked when I talk to people about writing. "What do I write about?" and "Where do I start?"

Why Write a book or eBook?

The answer is often difficult to pin down. Is it the notoriety of being a published author? Is it a get rich quick scheme (you do want to get rich don't you?). Is it because you want to make an impact on the world? Is it because you are an expert on the subject of your book? Is it because you want to let your family or friends know the real you? Do you just love to write? Maybe all of these are part of your why.

Try this exercise. Take out a sheet of paper, or better yet a journal, and pen. At the top of the page write:

I experience a feeling of exhilaration and deep joy when:

Spend the next 20 minutes completing this sentence. Write as much detail as you can. Don't worry about punctuation or proper grammer. Put down on paper what flows from your mind and heart. This will give you a sense of your passion and what to write about.

How Does Writing Enrich Myself and Others?

To know and understand ourselves, we need to know something about our ancestors. Much of human history is described by stories of families with several generations grouped together in tribes, sects or regions. It is this connection that helps to define us.

In reflecting on the books and ebooks that I have written, I think there are essentially two reasons to write. The foremost reason is to serve others. By sharing ourselves with friends, family and the world in general, we make our unique perspective, experiences and knowledge available to help others. The second reason is to leave a part of ourselves for our children and the next generation.

Besides being a means to share our knowledge and experience with others, writing can be a powerful tool to help us learn about ourselves.

What we feel
Why we feel what we do
What we believe
Why we believe as we do
How our feelings and beliefs affect our daily life and our dreams
Define our goals and plans
Discover our passions, strengths and weaknesses

The more we learn about ourselves, the more we are enriched. We enrich others by making our perspective available so they might see the world from a different point of view or experience a historical event through our thoughts, feelings and unique experience. This ensures that we provide opportunity for deeper understanding to the next generation that might result in equipping them to make wiser choices. Our children and grandchildren can begin to know us as human beings through our journals, articles, blogs, ebooks and books. We become part of the continuity of history.

Herbert Young is a writer, author, publisher and a geologist interested in writing, mining, water solar, and terrorism issues. Promoting awareness through the written word.
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How To Generate A Potentially Limitless Income
By Matt Duke

 There are countless methods of generating income from the online world. You are in even greater luck if you aren't particularly pressed for a primary income. The shallow and short-lived financial boon experienced during the 1990s with online advertising made many fearful of any financial interests online. Yet as mankind has developed their capabilities with the World Wide Web, Internet businesses have also stabilized.

Consumers can now participate in completely proven and manageable methods of earning a secondary income and have the benefit of history on their side. Many companies that encourage link exchanging, affiliate exchanging and banner sales have years of esteem and reputation to provide legitimacy to the online business world.

If you aren't interested in working with the more technical activities for creating extra income, you still have many options. Online companies such as CafePress, SpreadShirt and Zazzle allow consumers to enjoy creating their own slogans and images. These companies allow individuals to upload their custom graphics or most catchy phrases and will put these items on nearly every household item in existence. The average consumer, as well as the small business or organization, can have custom tee-shirts, mouse pads, posters, calendars, stuffed animals and many other goods. The majority of such corporations also offer consumers free stores to place your wares in.

The best pieces of advice for using these companies is to evaluate them before agreeing to anything. Are the prices economical? Are you allowed to adjust your price to increase or decrease your own profit? Order an item or two after you have uploaded your customized material. Does the work appear to be professional quality?

These companies are ideal for hobbyists of any kind. Photographers, artists and even writers can benefit from the ease of selling works of art online. For the artistic adventurer, companies are available online where you create, design and publish your own full-length books into print. Many of these are free to design and publish. The production costs are deducted as a percentage from the proceeds of each book sold.

Another method of generating extra income is with online auction companies. You can clean out closets, attics and basements and sell these items to individuals worldwide. You may not have any use for the pile of old comic books gathering dust in your attic, but they may be worth a great deal to a professional collector. Many consumers are shocked to find the demand for items they had no idea were of value. Tips for using online auction companies are relatively simple. Make your titles clear and precise for your item. Describe it well in as few words as possible. Always use a good photograph of each item and keep the size within the requirements of your auction company.

When using an online auction company, use the services of an online financial transaction corporation. These allow your buyer to protect their sensitive financial data and will have services for you to prevent theft and help recover loss. When selecting such a company, always read their terms and don't agree if you don't feel the company is for you. Always be certain your account is free. The more reputable companies usually deduct a very small portion of each transaction instead of any monthly or yearly fees.

Blogging is another area in which people are generating extra income on a daily basis. A web log, or blog, is an online diary. Some bloggers utilize their service for personal feelings or interests and some turn their blogs into professional areas for information or even education.

The majority of consumers will need their own website and domain for an income-generating blog. Many standard free blog providers already have ads and banners in place to generate revenue for their company. With many of the free companies, blatantly selling products or posting your own ads is a violation of the terms and conditions.

There are also some tips to keep in mind if you intend on maintaining a professional blog. The first is to maintain quality content. Offer information and advice pertaining to one subject or theme and stick with the topic. Personal insight and information is acceptable as long as it's subtly added and doesn't overtake the whole blog.

A professional blog also means you will need to be consistent in posting. You can choose to post daily, weekly or even monthly. Regardless of your preferences, you will need to maintain a routine with your blog.

Generating revenue from your blog involves participating in banner or text advertising. With any luck and a steady readership, these links can give your visitors both a place to read about their favorite topics and a place to shop for the items that interest them. You will earn a commission and possibly referral bonuses depending upon your program.

A secondary income isn't only possible today. It's a likely venture if you're willing to invest the time and effort necessary.

Matt Duke is a successful wealth and lifestyle coach. For tips and opportunities to turn your life around, earn large passive incomes and enjoy your lifestyle now, visit http://www.mdwealthcoach.com

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