Are you really that boring? Part 7

This is a reprint of one of Paul Myers’ newsletter issues. I have his (exceptional) permission to do so. “Don’t Right-Size. Bite-Size” =========================== Forget writing in pre-measured doses. Skip the artificial limitations on length, and focus on clarity. But don’t make your content so heavy that it wears your readers down. If you have to [...]

Are you really that boring? Part 6

This is a reprint of one of Paul Myers’ newsletter issues. I have his (exceptional) permission to do so. “Be Enthusiastic” =============== There is very little that’s as contagious as enthusiasm for a shared interest. I’m not talking about over-the-top BS and exaggerated hype. I’m talking about a sincere enthusiasm for your subject. Get people [...]

Are you really that boring? Part 5

This is a reprint of one of Paul Myers’ newsletter issues. I have his (exceptional) permission to do so.   How To Be Interesting In Print ============================== Follow these simple steps, and you’ll find that your readership goes through the roof. “Create an Outline” ================= Not many people can just ramble around their points and [...]

Are you really that boring? Part 4

This is a reprint of one of Paul Myers’ newsletter issues. I have his (exceptional) permission to do so. For a really good example and process for this, based on a survey I ran recently, check out “Instant Marketing ESP.” Get it at: http://www.talkbiznews.com/esp.html You folks dealt me some interesting surprises with that one. …. [...]

How long should my newsletter or article be?

As promised, I will reprint one of Paul Myers’ newsletter issues. I have his (exceptional) permission to do so. Here’s Part 1. Please, also read the PS.   TalkBiz News Tuesday, July 17, 2007 —–===(*)===—– Subject: Are you really that boring? Hi, folks! Just one article today. One that’s needed writing for a long time. [...]