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		<title>101 Creative Writing Exercises</title>
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		<dc:creator>Melissa Donovan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently published my first book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises. It is the first book in a series on the craft of writing, which is called Adventures in Writing. 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on a journey through different forms and genres. You&#8217;ll write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction while learning practical writing concepts [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-281" title="101 creative writing exercises" src="http://www.melissadonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/101-creative-writing-exercises.jpg" alt="101 creative writing exercises" width="246" height="350" />I recently published my first book, <a title="creative writing exercises" href="http://www.writingforward.com/books/101-creative-writing-exercises"><em>101 Creative Writing Exercises</em></a>. It is the first book in a series on the craft of writing, which is called <em>Adventures in Writing</em>.</p>
<p><em>101 Creative Writing Exercises</em> takes you on a journey through different forms and genres. You&#8217;ll write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction while learning practical writing concepts and techniques.</p>
<p>The exercises in this book are designed to inform and inspire. You&#8217;ll get plenty of inspiration for new projects along with ideas to enhance projects that you&#8217;re already working on.</p>
<p>Best of all, working through these exercises gives you plenty of practice and writing experience.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s available in paperback from Amazon and as an ebook for the Kindle and a variety of other devices.</p>
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		<title>Writing Forward</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Donovan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writing Forward features a blog packed with creative writing tips. Plus, get proofreading and editing services, professional critiques, and hire a writing coach. I started Writing Forward in 2007 as a way to reach out to other writers online and to share tips and ideas about creative writing. Since then, it has grown into a [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.melissadonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/WF_250x250.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-232" title="Writing Forward" src="http://www.melissadonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/WF_250x250.jpg" alt="Writing Forward" width="250" height="250" /></a><strong><em>Writing Forward</em></strong> features a blog packed with creative <a title="writing tips" href="http://www.writingforward.com/category/writing-tips-and-tools/writing-tips">writing tips</a>. Plus, get proofreading and editing services, professional critiques, and hire a writing coach.</p>
<p>I started <em>Writing Forward </em>in 2007 as a way to reach out to other writers online and to share tips and ideas about creative writing. Since then, it has grown into a fun and inspiring website bustling with a warm and supportive community of writers.</p>
<p>In addition to all the articles on <a title="better writing" href="http://www.writingforward.com/category/better-writing">better writing</a>, you can visit <em>Writing Forward</em> to obtain professional writing services, which are specially geared for writers who need help polishing and improving their written work.</p>
<h2>Writing Services</h2>
<p>My writing services are available to all types of writers &#8212; whether you&#8217;re into creative writing or need help with business writing, blogging, or marketing materials, I can help polish and hone your written material so it shines.</p>
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<li><a title="proofreading services" href="http://www.writingforward.com/services/proofreading-services">Proofreading Services</a></li>
<li><a title="editing services" href="http://www.writingforward.com/services/editing-services">Editing Services</a></li>
<li><a title="professional critiques" href="http://www.writingforward.com/services/professional-critiques">Professional Critiques</a></li>
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<p>I offer all of these services, plus a comprehensive <a title="writing coach" href="http://www.writingforward.com/services/writing-coach">writing coach</a> program customized to your personal needs. As your writing coach, I will help you set and reach your writing goals, and I&#8217;ll show you how to improve your writing through feedback and exercises that are selected especially for your writing style and skill level.</p>
<h2>Better Writing Tips and Ideas</h2>
<p>Best of all, you can subscribe to the blog at <em>Writing Forward</em> and get articles delivered directly to your email or your RSS reader, so you can regularly receive posts on creative writing, style and grammar, reviews of some of the best writing resources available, plus writing exercises and prompts to keep you inspired.</p>
<p>What are you waiting for? Head over to <a title="writing forward" href="http://www.writingforward.com"><em>Writing Forward</em></a> right now<em>.</em></p>
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		<title>Scribizzy Web Content Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Donovan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scribizzy provides web content services to small businesses that want to build a better online presence, convert more visitors to customers, and increase profits. Modern businesses rely heavily on the Internet because they know that&#8217;s where their customers are. The average consumer will use the Web to find, research, compare, and choose the products and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.melissadonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Scribizzy-250x250.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-271" title="Scribizzy" src="http://www.melissadonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Scribizzy-250x250.gif" alt="Scribizzy" width="250" height="250" /></a>Scribizzy provides web content services to small businesses that want to build a better online presence, convert more visitors to customers, and increase profits.</p>
<p>Modern businesses rely heavily on the Internet because they know that&#8217;s where their customers are. The average consumer will use the Web to find, research, compare, and choose the products and services that they&#8217;re looking for.</p>
<p>At the same time, the Internet is highly competitive. Your website needs to have an edge over the competition. You need to have a better online presence.</p>
<h2>Web Content Services</h2>
<p>Through my website, Scribizzy, I offer a range of <a title="web content services" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/web-content-services">web content services</a> designed to help small businesses establish a stronger, more effective online presence. Whether you have a simple website or an elaborate site packed with products, services, and information, I can help you revitalize your content. And if you don&#8217;t have a website at all but need to get one, then I can help with that too.</p>
<p><strong>Website Copywriting</strong></p>
<p><a title="website copywriting" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/web-content-services/copywriting/website-copywriting">Website copywriting</a> is my specialty. I have studied and worked with writing on the web for over a decade. The knowledge and experience that I&#8217;ve acquired enables me to help businesses succeed by communicating more effectively on the Internet. Online, you don&#8217;t have much time to impress a first-time visitor, but with the right language, you can quickly convert that visitor into a loyal customer.</p>
<p><strong>Content Development</strong></p>
<p>Are you struggling with trying to decide what to put on your website? Worried you&#8217;ll have too much information (or not enough)? Not sure what your site should say, other than your business name? I can help you! I will take a thorough look at your business and your industry or niche and provide you with a comprehensive <a title="content development" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/web-content-services/content-development">content development</a> plan for your website launch (or relaunch) and for future growth.</p>
<p><strong>SEO Services</strong></p>
<p>Search engine optimization (SEO) is how websites draw traffic from search engines like Google, Yahoo, and others. I can help you optimize your site by conducting keyword research and making keyword recommendations. I&#8217;ll also advise you on how to implement keywords on your website to maximize your rank on search engines and to increase traffic to your site and ultimately, bring more customers to your business.</p>
<p><strong>Blog Services</strong></p>
<p>Got a blog? Want one? Blogs are a great way to communicate with customers (and are excellent for building SEO as well). You can use a blog to promote your business, expand your reach, and connect with consumers or with other professionals in your industry. My <a title="blog services" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/web-content-services/blog-services">blog services</a> range from technical (installation, customization, setup) to blog administration and management.</p>
<p><strong>Reviews, Reports, and Analysis</strong></p>
<p>Is it time to refresh your website? Do you need to take a look at the numbers so you can develop a new plan? I offer comprehensive website reviews that help you understand where your website is working and where it&#8217;s falling short. Reports on traffic, keyword performance, and other statistics can help you better understand the benefits your website is bringing to your business. All <a title="website reviews" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/web-content-services/reviews-reports-and-analyses">website reviews and reports</a> include a written analysis with suggestions and recommendations for next steps.</p>
<h2>The Scribizzy Blog</h2>
<p>Scribizzy also features a blog packed with <a title="doing business online" href="http://www.scribizzy.com/blog">tips for doing business online</a>. Get insider tips on website design, online marketing, SEO, and more.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a business or website owner and want to establish a better online presence, head over to <a title="web content writing" href="http://www.scribizzy.com">Scribizzy</a> and check out all the services, articles, and information.</p>
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