A Poet Born

Welcome to your one stop poetry spot! Win CASH & PRIZES by entering your original masterpiece in our Contest, pick up a cool Accessory to your passion, learn how to host your own "A Poet Born Poetry Group", and be sure to visit our Teacher´s Corner, where we will host valuable lessons in poetry by Teachers, published Poets, Editors and more! It changes often so click in Frequently! Watch for our listing in the Poet´s Market! Enjoy!

Create Your Own Free Writers Website!

One way to showcase your inspirational articles and/or poetry is by creating a free website.

There are many places on the Internet where you can obtain and create your own writer´s website with little experience.

My favorite resource is at angelfire.com. There free sites are easy to design using their basic resources. I found that I could link my articles at themestream and other online writing sites.

Then I promoted my site at several search engines and writers group to receive more reads, build up my readership and receive feedback from other authors.

You can even add graphics or links to any affiliate programs you belong to and earn a few extra dollars.

If you have an inspirational website you can also trade links with other similar sites and place ads in inspirational ezines.

Inspiration-Tips is eager to link to inspirational sites and articles, so if you have a website that compliments any of the categories on this site please send me an email and I´ll be happy to review your site and add it to Inspiration-Tips!

For an example of a completed website at Angelfire visit my poetry corner, "Inspired By His Love" at http://www.angelfire.com/journal/articles/index.html.

The Rhymezone

The RhymeZone.com is an online tool that aspires to be the best and fastest way for writers to find words.

You can use it to help write poetry, song lyrics, greeting cards, term papers, and more. You can use it to explore relationships between words. You can use it to find the correct spelling of a word you´re not quite sure of. You can use it as a springboard for finding pictures, documents, and other multimedia items related to a particular concept that you´re writing about. Finally, you can use it to see how your word is used in the context of famous quotes, poems, and plays.

To use RhymeZone, type a word into the search box, select a function in the dropdown list next to the box, and then hit "Go get it!" to view the results. Here are the different functions that you can select from that dropdown list:

Find rhymes: This function will return words that rhyme with the word you typed in.

Find synonyms: This function will return words that are the same or similar in meaning to the word you typed in.

Find anonyms: This function will return words that can mean the opposite of what you typed in.

Find definition: This function will search for definitions of the word you typed in. It will also allow you to submit your query to other online dictionaries on the Web.

Find homophones: This function will return words that have exactly the same pronunciation as what you typed in but are spelled differently.

Find similar sounding words: This function will return words that have a pronunciation that´s similar, but not necessarily the same, as what you typed in.

Match consonants: This option will return words that have the same pattern of consonant sounds. Phonetic, for example, will return fanatic.

Find related words: This option will return words that are related in some important way to what you typed in.

Find similar spellings: This option will return words in the dictionary that are spelled similarly to what you typed in. Use this feature to spell-check a word that you aren´t sure of.

Find phrases: This option will return words and phrases that contain the letters you type in.
Search for pictures: This function will search for kids-friendly pictures on the Web related to the word you typed in.

Search in Shakespeare: This function will search all of Shakespeare´s plays and poems for your word.

Free 3D Graphics

For the use of over 12,000 original animations for web pages and email, (personal use only) you can´t beat "The Animation Factory" at, "http://www.animfactory.com".

It´s a great way to spice up your writers website.

I love this site! It´s free and easy to use.

All graphics have been 3D rendered.This site also offers other online tools to assist you in building a fantastic site.

Graphics are divided in categories such as...
Alphabets
Animals
Buildings
Children
Computers
And much, much more

You can even sign up to receive "The Animation of The Day", delivered via email 5 days a week in HTML format.

It´s fun, free and a great place to visit!

Free Guestbooks!

If you have an Inspirational web site you can spruce it up and give readers the opportunity to leave you comments by adding a guestbook.

It´s easy to do and their are many resources offering free guestbooks.

If you can use a guestbook for your site, then take a look at Christian Unite.

http://guestbooks.christiansunite.com/

They offer FREE Christian Guestbooks at the link above!

Filling up Space for Jesus

Filling up Space for Christ is an e-magazine devoted to Christian fellowship and ministry to believers, non-believers, and skeptics alike. They publish articles, testimonies, stories, poems, and other creative works dedicated to glorifying God. The site is broken up into five categories.

the WAY - This section relates to Faith.

the WORD - The Holy Bible is the focus of this section, dealing with scriptures, people, and history of the Word.

the WALK - This section is directed toward different groups of people and their walks with God. Material is focused at men, women, relationships, college age, kids, marriage, parents, etc.

the WORLD - This is a broad topic for all topics related to the world in which we live.

the WEB - resources and links on the Internet where one may find other opinions, views, and resources.

Currently Filling up Space for Christ, is unable to pay writers, however this is a good way to share your love of Christ with others as an inspirational writer.

Visit this site @ http://www.fillingupspace.com

Job Postings at Sun Oasis

SUN OASIS is another great website for writers with job links for freelance writers all over the world.

These links include:

Job Listings
• Current Job Postings, New Job Links, Telecommute Jobs, Online Jobs, Freelance Opportunities, Technical Writing Jobs, Regional Job Listings, International Jobs


Plus Resources in the areas of Media, Freelance, Career Development, Internships/Low-Paying Venues, How to find Writing Jobs on the Net


Just go to http://www.sunoasis.com

The Word Helper

No matter what sort of printed material you are publishing, make sure it
goes out mistake-free! Experienced proofreader, Cindy Kalinoski, helps you
convey the message you want "without the distraction of inconsistent
formatting and layout, typos, repeated material, incorrect grammar or
missing text." Online proofreading available!



http://www.thewordhelper.com

How to PROMOTE your writers website...

Here are a few tips on promoting your writers website.

You can place a free classified ad at the following places inviting readers to your website:

Free 30 day ad at http://www.vitaltools.com/cgi-bin/class/classifieds.cgi

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Search engines are a great source for receiving more traffic to your site. Here´s a page that will assist you in subbmitting your URL to over 2000 search engines and FFA pages for free.
1 Second - http://www.1second.com/freelinks.htm

Keep track of which sites you place your URL at and renew your URL submission every month.

Free Promote is another good service offering many ways to promote your website. http://www.freepromote.com/

Webstars is another such service. http://www.webstars2000.com/?hop=stevebxl/mmyers

Big Value offers free promo tools and links to other sites. http://www.webstars2000.com/?hop=stevebxl/mmyers

As well as, FreeYellow http://jwgc.freeyellow.com/Submission.html

Submit Plus http://www.submitplus.com/bestmain.htm

Free Website Promotion
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And Hits 4 Me
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The following FREE SITES offer a variety of promotional tool, ideas and links. Check out...

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And Freevault
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Good luck!

Are You a Technical Writer?

At Dice.com, you can find mega jobs for the Technical Writer.

Just go to their website at http://www.dice.com/jobsearch/index.html, and begin exploring their search field by entering "technical writer" in the search box.

I found an unbelievable 14103 matches in this category across the United States.

You can easily narrow your search by entering information such as location, experience, salary etc…

Dice provides you with information on each match such as:

Skills Required
Location
Pay Rate & Benefits
Full-time and Part-time employment
And more….

I think this is a great site to assist technical writers in their search for employment.

Secrets of the Vine

Bruce Wilkinson's, best-selling author of The Prayer of Jabez, has written another great book, Secrets of the Vine. From John 15 he writes about fruitfulness in the Christian life using three words; Discipline, prune and abide. These same three words are useful also to you as a writer.

Discipline:

Write everyday and try writing at the same time and the same place. Set a goal for each session. If it's only one word, one sentence, one paragraph, or one page then write to hit your goal everyday with a weekly Sabbath rest. Your writing bears fruit when you have a writing discipline. Set a small goal then increase it over time and you will see your writing become more fruitful than ever. This daily discipline will produce the short stories, poems, articles, and books you've always wanted to write.

Writing exercise: Write down the first word that pops into your head. Now write as much as you can about your one word.

· Prune

After you write your article, story, or book then it's time to prune. Bruce Wilkinson says that the secret to fruitfulness is not growth but pruning. Writers call the pruning process rewriting, revising and editing. Your original writing is what is called a first draft. After you write your first draft then it's time to prune. Don't worry; most every writer's first draft is full of dry twigs and dead wood. Pruning is where you'll find fruitfulness. Prune your first draft awhile, set it aside a couple of days, and then prune some more. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the fruit your writing will yield when you cut out the dead wood.

Writing exercise: Reread your first exercise and cut out all adverbs (-ly words) adjectives, that, passive verbs, and anything you think will improve your writing.

· Abide

The secret to fruitful Christian writing is abiding in the presence of God. Yes, you can abide in God's presence at a computer keyboard. This doesn't mean you'll write “God”, “Lord”, or “Jesus” with every other word. This only means you're aware God is near no matter when, where, or what you write. You have a message and a gift. How that message and gift manifests is really between you and God. You may write travel articles, sports columns, or cookbooks but your writing will bear fruit when you abide in God's presence.

Writing exercise: Talk to God for a minute and become aware of His presence. Then read your one word article and ask Him how it could bear more fruit.

Discipline, prune, abide and you'll discover more fruitfulness. As a bonus, you will also find personal growth as Christian and a writer.

Copyright 2001 Glenn White

Let´s Inspire Your P.C.!

If you are anything like me, you are probably spending hours at your computer, sending emails, surfing websites and learning about various topics.

So, why not inspire your P.C. by adding inspirational webtools, graphics and software?

In this category you´ll find information and links to all sorts of inspiration for your computer. Many places offer inspirational freebies such as clipart, screen savers and wallaper that inspire.

Check out the links and come back often to see what´s new in the world of inspirational computer resources!

Writing World

Writing World is a great resource for a variety of writing tips covering many topics.

The Editor, Moira Anderson Allen (moira@writing-world.com) has been writing professionally for more than 20 years. A former magazine editor (and the former managing editor of Inkspot and Inklings), she has contributed to such publications as Writer´s Digest, The Writer, Byline, British Heritage, Cats, Entrepreneur, Romantic Homes, Dogs Today, and many others. She is the author of Writing.Com: Creative Internet Strategies to Advance Your Writing Career; her new book, The Writer´s Guide to Queries, Pitches and Proposals, will be available this summer from Allworth Press. Allen is also a columnist for The Writer.

Visit this site to explore its many resources and links at http://www.writing-world.com/

www.writers.com

Writers.com has online writing classes in all genres. Their instructors are published authors who are experienced in teaching as well as writing. They offer numerous resources including; one-to-one tutoring and writing instruction via e-mail, free writers groups, and a free monthly newsletter of interest to writers. This web site includes writing tips, information on contests and an online bookstore.

Pay a visit @ http://www.writers.com/

Getting Started as a Christian Writer

Do you have a passion for writing but don't know where to begin? Try starting with your church. Talk to your pastor, ask if you could write a synopsis of his weekly sermon and put it in the bulletin for the following week. Most people today attend about 3 services a month, which means people occasionally miss a service. Actually more often than your pastor desires. A weekly review of the previous week's message is a great writing opportunity and a terrific service to pastors. This is how I rediscovered my passion for writing a few years ago. If your pastor agrees then go for it! It's a great way to start.

Writing tips

· Be there. This may seem obvious but attend service and take lots of notes. Listen for the main points and build your writing around them.

· Be accurate. Basically, you're writing a news report. It's not a creative writing exercise so use the speaker's words and expressions, not your own. This is a mistake I made and it created temporary tension between my writing and the speaker. I learned to write what was said and not what I got from the message.

· Be clear, simple and brief. Bulletin space is limited so keep your article short and sweet. An article less than one hundred words is ideal. It's a challenge but you can do it! Hint: most sermons are built around three major points.

· Be early. Quickly submit your article to the person in charge of the bulletin. Church bulletin space fills up rapidly after Tuesday. With most bulletins it's first come, first served.

What's in it for you?

Oh, I know, as a Christian you aren't supposed to ask that kind of question. Just in case you're wondering though, here a few benefits you receive from writing for a church bulletin.

· You will have money, fame and prestige. Not! Sorry, but you probably won't receive pay, by-lines, or recognition. The important thing is you are writing and gaining valuable experience. This is priceless.

· Your writing passion is visible. You become known as someone with a passion for writing. This opens doors of opportunity for you that you never thought were possible.

· You discover deep fulfillment. When you use your writing gift to serve others you will feel fulfilled. This is the best part and what keeps you writing.

Please feel free to print this article and give it to your pastor as part of your proposal to write his weekly sermons.


Copyright 2001 Glenn White

Promote Your Inspirational Writer´s Website!

There are several ways to promote your website.

I found several resources to assist in promoting my site at the following:

SUBMIT EXPRESS enables you to submit your website to 40 Search Engines for free.
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WRITERS DIGEST

WRITERS DIGEST has been voted the #1 online magazine for writers.

This site is chock full of information for writers.

There URL is http://www.writersdigest.com

CrossHome

CrossHome is another great search engine you can use to promote your inspirational website. It´s FREE!

Adding a link to your website will draw more visitors to your site for inspiration.

You can submit your URL at http://www.crosshome.com