Writing: Plain speaking –- 4 secrets for getting your book purchased

Plain speaking –- 4 secrets for getting your book purchased

Written by Terry Freedman

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You have just a few seconds to impress a potential buyer. Don’t waste them!

Terry Freedman has nearly 20 years’ experience as a writer. A member of the United Kingdom’s Society of Authors, Terry has had around a dozen books published, and over 800 specialist articles in leading newspapers and magazines. His website, http://www.terry-freedman.org.uk, provides free access to many of his articles, a free newsletter and more, or visit his blog at http://www.terryfreedman.biz for more quirky bits and pieces.

Win More Clients, Projects and Freelance Jobs By Making Three Small Changes

Written by Shelley Wake

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How to Beat repparttar Skeptic

It's not about what you say, it's about how you say it. Three small changes will make all repparttar 128553 difference to your credibility and will get you more work more often.

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Make these three simple changes to your bids and job applications and you'll win more clients, jobs, and projects.

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