If you are not sure how to do layout of your ezine, there is a free template you can use or use as a guide here: http://www.myownezine.com utorial/page1.shtml Just read through info and take a look at template.

Try a few different ideas, change things around a bit until you find layout you like and are comfortable with. You can make improvements/changes after you start publishing as well.

One thing I suggest is not to have too many squiggles and decorations. Some are ok, but keep it clean and sharp looking. Too many decorations can make it hard for some people to read.

Some things that should always be included in your ezine are:

Your contact info - top and bottom of ezine Subscribe and unsubscribe info Privacy Policy - at or near top Disclaimer - towards bottom Table of Contents - at top of ezine Editorial - chat a bit with your readers and discuss any current events or happenings at your site/business. Start forming that all important bond with them! Thank you to your subscribers - include this in editorial section.

Once you find layout you are satisfied with, fill in your standards like disclaimer, contact info and anything else that will remain same from week to week and save it in a folder on your desktop. Each week or however often you publish, just open this template and you are ready to get going.

In Part 3, I will be going over content. What to have for content and where to get it.

Ezine publishing is very important and you can do it! DO NOT let your doubts stop you form this rewarding and enjoyable experience! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

************* Terri Seymour and her husband Terry of www.seymourproducts.com offer a no cost, home business opportunity. Apply online. Resources and more for your home business available at www.myownezine.com Free ecourse business-building-ecourse@getresponse.com

Provide links/email so reader can go directly to resource and utilize it and instructions you provided.

Add your own personal experiences where applicable. People are interested and do benefit from others who have "Been There, Done That"! ;-)

Provide basic, real information that can be easily understood and utilized. People are not interested in big college words, they want useful information!

Follow these guidelines and you should be able to write quality, helpful, publishable articles. After you have written your article, you will need to submit it. Here area few places to get you started:

mailto:reprintedarticles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com mailto:aabusiness-subscribe@egroups.com mailto:articles_archives-subscribe@egroups.com mailto:QC_Reprint_Articles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com http://www.MakingProfit.com http://www.ideamarketers.com http://www.marketing-seek.com/articles/submit.shtml http://amazines.com/

*Announcement Lists - This is not most power packed method but for a few minutes work each day it does bring in some subscribers. Subscribe to some lists, get your system set up and send away. I have my announcement for each list saved in a folder on my desktop ready to just click and send. I also keep note of date each announcement is to be sent so I know exactly which ones go out on which day. Each day it takes me about 5 minutes to send out my announcements. Get started with these lists:

mailto:PromoteMyGroup-subscribe@smartgroups.com mailto:Advertise_Your_Club-subscribe@yahoogroups.com mailto:allGreatGroups-subscribe@yahoogroups.com mailto:Announce_Your_Group-subscribe@yahoogroups.com mailto:AnnounceYourGroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

In next part of series, I will discuss networking with discussion lists and message boards and also joint ventures with other publishers. Until then, please feel free to email if you have any questions about this or any other article. Good luck to you and see you next week. ;-)

************* Terri Seymour and her husband Terry of www.seymourproducts.com offer a no cost, home business opportunity. Apply online. Resources and more for your home business available at www.myownezine.com Free ecourse business-building-ecourse@getresponse.com