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		<title>Keith Wellman Perfected Sales Video Techniques To Improve Affiliate Sales Conversions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rainy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Affiliate marketers have discovered sales videos are making them more money than ever when it comes to selling products &#038; services online. Keith Wellman perfected video skinning techniques.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>       Sales videos are all of the rage when it comes to selling products or services online; it has become the number one method of selling online.  Many marketers are intimidated by the idea of using video to sell their wares online, but with a little knowledge and training they can overcome that to earn more this year than ever before.  Keith Wellman has been making a name for himself over the last year or two when it comes to using the sales video to make money online.  This has started a huge trend as others have been watching him and seeing the results.  This technique is no longer a secret as other marketers have been contacting Keith asking for behind the scenes information so that they can emulate his success!</p>
<p>      If you are in business to make money by selling products or services online&#8230;then this is a tool that may be just what you need to add to your income in 2010.  Expensive written sales copy stopped many a beginner entrenpeneur from getting their products or services out there to the masses as they could ill afford to spend thousands of dollars to pay a copywriter.  Sales videos have quickly replaced the need for pricey sales copy; the impact on internet marketing is amazing. </p>
<p>         Sales videos let the customers &#8220;get to know the salesperson&#8221; and make their decision about purchasing the products or services without feeling manipulated by all of the hyped up, over-the-top written sales copy that was the mainstay of marketers in the past.  Customers feel more respected by being spoken to in a real way without all of that manipulation and the sales video results appear to prove that theory of mine.  Since the beginning of time things have been sold and purchased, that is not going to change.  How that process takes place has changed.  I think that the video sales letter improves the relationship between buyers and sellers.</p>
<p>         Keith has been, quietly been behind the scenes, perfecting his techniques and the results are proving that his video skinning formula has really been ramping up the conversion rates.  If you want to know more information so that you too can make more money and get a leg up on your competitors in the affiliate marketing field check out this video: <a href="http://bit.ly/7wQP8j">http://bit.ly/7wQP8j</a> Yes, for full disclosure that is an affiliate link!</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Just Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rainy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business practices are a direct reflection of the business owner's values. For those who say, it's just business, let them learn what's important to customers. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>        Happy New Years!  Everyone is pumped that 2009 is over and the horizon is clear&#8230;full of hope and promise of all that lay before them in the new year.  This is as it should be.  I like Twitter because it is like a rolling credit of who&#8217;s who in both big and small business&#8230;it is a window into their world of business and a link into who they are as a person.  I like information&#8230;I like to get to know someone before I do business with them; maybe it comes from being raised in a small town, but it works for me.  I think the reward of being a business owner who exhibits honesty, respect, responsibility and reliability; is repeat business based on the loyalty from their customers because of the way they do business with integrity and with a sincere desire to please their customers with their sales, their service and their products.</strong></p>
<p>           <strong>Every tweet I read, serves up a slice of who that person is and how they conduct both their business and their personal life&#8230;some people believe that those two things don&#8217;t necessarily have to align themselves up with one another; I disagree.   There are those, who if you read between the lines ( and some that you can plainly see, without having to look too hard), who will do, say, or act anyway that they want to, without necessarily showing a shred of integrity.  Making money is their business motto&#8230;and no amount of prodding will induce them to conduct themselves with sensitivity, with respect or, with an authentic genuine human interaction.  &#8220;It&#8217;s just business&#8221; is their claim to fame; don&#8217;t be that person.</strong></p>
<p><strong>        Success is about more than just making money&#8230;it is building something in which you can take pride in.  A business that is successful is built upon positive relationships between the business owner, their clients and their associates.  Successful relationships are build on honesty and strength of character of the individuals in the relationships.  Standing behind your business products and services shows your commitment to the customer&#8217;s satisfaction.  Let&#8217;s do our best to establish solid business practices that are long lasting and when this way of business becomes common&#8230;then and only then&#8230;let&#8217;s declare, &#8220;It&#8217;s Just Business&#8221;.</strong></p>
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		<title>Rapid Cash Marketing Can Add Cash To Your Pocket</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rainy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rapid Cash Marketing teaches methods of earning money through internet marketing skills and techniques in a realistic way to add cash to your pockets. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>       This time of year is difficult for many people financially.  It is hard to come up with enough cash to meet all of your needs normally but then you throw in the cost of the holidays as well as the extra money needed to heat your homes during the winter and it can become overwhelming.  Everyday there are people looking to the internet to learn how to add to their incomes.   Job loss and financial uncertainity is frightening when you don&#8217;t know how you will find the cash to pay your bills or feed your family.   For those who have searched seriously for a program or solution to their problem, they have discovered that many of those programs or coaches cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars; if not thousands, that they just don&#8217;t have to spend. </strong></p>
<p><strong>            However, for those that do spend&#8230;.they are quickly overwhelmed when they discover the amount of new skills and knowledge that they must acquire before they can even begin to make lots money&#8230;not to mention the discouragement that sets in when they realize how long it will be before they learn enough to make that huge investment of money back.  It just isn&#8217;t practical to spend thousands and wait 12 months to 2 years to learn enough knowledge and skills to make your money back.  Marketing is a system for selling products or services; and, because it is a system&#8230;that means there are many components.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>          What if you could learn some of the techniques that would bring in enough money to pay an extra bill or two a month?  Would that be a benefit to you?  I am sure that it would.  Rapid Cash doesn&#8217;t promise to make you millions or guarantee that you will be driving a new car in a week&#8230;that is foolishness.  On the other hand, Rapid Cash can add enough cash to your pocket to help take some of the pressure off the average person&#8217;s monthly struggles <strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7">http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7</a> .  <span id="more-2497"></span></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>       You see, what alot of those big named gurus and their programs promise you is unrealistic when you think about it.  In their sales pages and videos&#8230;they are flaunting their cars, their mansions and piles of money.  Yes it is possible to acquire those things; however, what they often don&#8217;t tell you is that it has taken them years and tons of money to learn how to earn the kind of skills and knowledge needed to make that happen.  It does not happen overnight like that for the average person.  It takes alot of work&#8230;and a whole lot of expert help to get to that level.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>          People are often manipulated by those ads to believe that they can achieve that level of success quickly.  Realistically, learning is a process and everyone has to start somewhere.  I am an affiliate for Rapid Cash Marketing.  <strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7">http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7</a>  </strong> They teach you how to use skills and knowledge to earn extra money while you learn those other things about making money online, learning a proven, in- depth internet marketing system that can lead to a higher level of internet marketing success.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>       There is a team of coaches who are there to teach you how to pick up extra cash to supplement your income with skills that you may already have or can quickly develop.   They are knowledgable in many areas and use these skills themselves to earn money online.    Do you have digital photo experience, interviewing skills, graphic arts skills, writing skills, direct marketing skills, writing sales letters, video skills,  voice over abilities, editing skills, etc?  The list goes on&#8230;but, if you could learn how to use those skills in an effective way to earn enough money to take the edge off of your present financial situation it would be a blessing right?  </strong></p>
<p><strong>          If you are willing to learn and willing to take action towards achieving some financial success online then check out this link:  <strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7">http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7</a>   Yes, I will get a financial reward if you were to purchase&#8230;but, if their program improved your finances; then, I think you would thank me anyway!   I think you will see the wisdom in investing a small amount of money that will quickly repay your investment if you put in the effort to do what the successful internet marketers Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, and Paul Counts instruct you to do.  </strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Lay Off Your Boss Merges With Autopilot Wealth Institute</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rainy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An online merger takes place between two successful internet marketing companies, Lay Off Your Boss and Autopilot Wealth Institute.  Partners Jeff Wellman, Keith Wellman, Dixie Brown, and Paul Counts are now opening up to sign on JV partners to bring online help to those who are trying to build their online businesses.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>         An exciting announcement is being made about the Lay Off Your Boss Program, of Jeff Wellman, it is merging with the Autopilot Wealth Institute to bring you some amazing benefits for those of you looking to learn how to market online.  This merger is making a huge splash because it blends the best of both programs to bring success to those who seriously take advantage of the intense training that is being provided by partners Jeff Wellman, Keith Wellman, Dixie Brown, and Paul Counts.  Many of those names are going to be recognizable to anyone already involved in marketing online. </p>
<p>         Keith Wellman is well known for many ground breaking internet marketing programs.  He actually started his father Jeff Wellman new career in internet marketing a couple of years back when he was laid off from a well known baby food factory job.  Jeff made a name for himself quickly by creating his first Lay Off Your Boss program.  It was successful and fueled his desire to learn and conquer a business that seemed so overwhelming in the beginning because of information overload.  Jeff had to break it down and learn it from the ground up.  He surprised many by his rapid understanding of how the internet marketing business worked; soon, he was instructing others and then he took on the challene of coaching his students on a more intense level.   The groundwork was laid for the merger:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/srhVX" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/srhVX</a><span id="more-2231"></span></p>
<p>         As time went on, Jeff learned that he couldn&#8217;t do it all himself; he gained momentum when he took on partners Dixie Brown and eventually Paul Counts.  Jeff will flat out tell you that he is no techno genius&#8230;that is where Dixie comes in&#8230;she happens to be brilliant in this area.  She added a dimension to the Lay Off Your Boss program that was desperately needed.  When Paul Counts came on board, he brought with him years of expertise in the SEO and traffic generation areas.  The tremendous trio, as they were branded by one of their shinning star clients Connie Baum, soon were building up a success rate among their clients.  In the meantime, Keith Wellman had launched the Autopilot Wealth Institute with modules for learning that set a new college like atmosphere for learning Internet Marketing. </p>
<p>         This merger blends a skill set that is hard to beat with it follow through.   They each have a real desire to help others achieve their goals.  They are committed to communicating online skills in a way that make sense to their clients.   Questions get answered, support desk issues are handled within a day or two&#8230;not weeks like some other programs&#8230;people are finding success where previously they were left feeling like they had to buy another program, attend another marketing guru&#8217;s seminar to learn the missing pieces of the online marketing puzzle.  This all leads to happy customers who themselves often become affiliates for the program&#8230;that is how much they believe in its effectiveness.  It is all here.   <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/srhVX" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/srhVX</a></p>
<p>          This merger is now looking for JV partners to get the word out so that others who are desperately seeking knowledge in how to build their online presence or business can access a program that helps them to gain profitability when before they only spent more money on the latest and greatest program to come out, leaving them with more questions than answers.    A smart JV is going to get connected to this program as quickly as possible because not only is it going to make them money, it is going to make them a hero in the eyes of their customers because of the content that this merger is going to give them; enabling them to achieve their goals.  These partners are committed to helping people achieve their online goals in a way that doesn&#8217;t stop until they have achieved success.  They dont stop answering questions until every person in the supportive weekly Q &amp; A calls.  These calls have been known to go for hours without dropping a listening participant.  That is pretty amazing in itself&#8230;it tells you that people are hungry for answers and they know that they are going to get what they came for!</p>
<p>       If you are interested in learning more&#8230;click here:   <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/srhVX" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/srhVX</a>  Success to YOU!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[        Ben Stiller, the talented and funny actor has a new movie coming out; it is called Tropic Thunder.  It is a movie he was instrumental in producing, by doing the writing and directing, among other things.  There is a boycott brewing by special needs advocacy groups because of a movie within the movie.  The movie [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>        Ben Stiller, the talented and funny actor has a new movie coming out; it is called Tropic Thunder.  It is a movie he was instrumental in producing, by doing the writing and directing, among other things.  There is a boycott brewing by special needs advocacy groups because of a movie within the movie.  The movie is supposed to be a mocking satire of actors who will take any movie no matter how over the top or bizarre to make a name for themselves as an actor, without regard for the subject matter. </strong></p>
<p><strong>         Is this something that is supposed to be funny?  The lower our standards of conduct go&#8230;the funnier it is supposed to be&#8230;is that the concept?  Instead of getting kudos by the industry for a financial success&#8230;there should be a call to accountability; demanded by the American public for standards of decency.  Controvery about the subject matter should not just be just a tool used by public relations departments to garner curiosity that translates to box office rewards; that is my opinion.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>         One of the movies within the movie called, Simple Jack, allegedly mocks and makes fun of people with disabilities.   Meetings with advocacy group leaders were held with Stacey Snider who is a chief executive at Dreamworks&#8230;the company that released the film to try to address the concerns about the movie.  The studio has refused to make changes to the movie.  Shame on them!  Their attempts at humor just aren&#8217;t funny when the laughs are at the expense of a population of people born with disabilities.  Where is the respect?  <span id="more-676"></span> </strong></p>
<p><strong>          The promotions for the movie included a image with Simple Jack holding a sign that said, &#8220;Once Upon A Time There Was A Retard&#8221;&#8230;.this has since been pulled as a promotion&#8230;however&#8230;the advocacy groups were not successful in having this part of the movie reduced or removed from the movie Tropic Thunder. </strong></p>
<p><strong>           This movie could have a large following just because of the talent in the show, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Jr, a small cameo by Tom Cruise, as well as, Ben Stiller&#8230;all good actors with talent.  I am sure it will have financial success just because of those actors ability to draw box office dollars.  Do they have a social or moral responsibility to choose their projects with regard to cultural sensitivities?   Many would say no and are perfectly fine with that; my opinion, is they must bear an accountability.</strong></p>
<p><strong>           I have to wonder, if any of the actors in this movie would have had children born to them with disabilities, if they would have, still, chosen to be a part of this movie?  I think that perhaps they would not have done so, out of respect for their own child&#8217;s valuable dignity!  As an example&#8230;we all know that Jenny McCarthy is an advocate for her son because of his being diagnosed with autism&#8230;can any of you imagine the kind of stigma she would engender if she were to get up on the large screen and mock and poke fun at people with autism?  It is unthinkable and unacceptable just because of a sense of decency.  I don&#8217;t think Jenny McCarthy would do that and i would hope that by discussing these matters&#8230;those in the entertainment field would seriously consider the kind of impact they have on their audiences.</strong></p>
<p><strong>           There has been an unprecedented joining of the 22 advocacy groups calling for this boycott of the movie because of the offensiveness to those with disability.  The power to use your dollars to make a statement, letting Hollywood know that these types of movies will not be accepted, is very important. </strong></p>
<p><strong>           Creating an area of awareness about this movie and any other like it that puts down those who are born to situations that they did not choose nor can they change should become a battlecry for those who find the very idea unacceptable.  Most of us know, of someone who was born with disabilities and is challenged; think of them and how it would make them feel to know that someone is laughing at them and their situation and making money from it.  It is just wrong.</strong></p>
<p><strong>           As a parent of special needs students I find the very idea of paying to watch a movie that openly mocks those with challenges offensive.  To be fair, the whole movie mocks actors that will do anything to make a buck and increase their fame&#8230;however, to me that is no excuse to condone the overview of the movie&#8230;it is mocking a group of people who really have very little influence in our society to change public perceptions and this movie is going to make it worse.  They are one of our most vulnerable populations and this movie could create situations where young impressionable people think it is ok to present insensitivity to a group of people that don&#8217;t deserve to be made fun of!  The potential impact on our society is just another layer of sadness in the lowering of standards of appropriate behavior.</strong></p>
<p><strong>           Culture is already picking up on the mocking&#8230;supposedly there are already T-shirts being worn that advocate the message of &#8220;Don&#8217;t Go Full Retard&#8221;.  They are being sold online and the studio says that they will pursue legal action to try to stop the sales of the shirts&#8230;however, it is probably because they aren&#8217;t getting a cut of the proceeds; and, whoever is producing the shirts didn&#8217;t have authorization to make the money that selling the shirts will provide.  </strong></p>
<p><strong>           If some actors are willing to do anything to further their careers; then i counter that and say, some studios are willing to do whatever it takes to provide the vehicles for them to do so&#8230;all the while, making obscene amounts of money while they are at it.   Those studios and it&#8217;s actors have a responsibility about what they put out for public consumption.   </strong></p>
<p><strong>           The public that supports them with their money, is often unaware of the content of a movie, until they have paid their money to watch&#8230;however, this time around&#8230;it is important to let people know what they are contributing to by paying for the priveledge at the movie theaters.  It opens on wednesday and even accidental, un-informed viewers who may not know of the content of the movie will add financial backing to this movie giving an impression of endorsement.  Will you see this movie?  Will you tell others about the content of this movie?</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">People want to party, they want to have fun and they want to make money and be successful; tonight, you will have an opportunity to do all three.   Set aside some time to learn how to accomplish your goals from the experts so that you too can make a massive, deep, successful IMPACT! If you want to cut through the clutter and reach your ideal<br />
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<p><span style="font-size:x-small;color:#0033cc;"><a href="http://theimpactfactor.net/?id=35">http://theimpactfactor.net/?id=35</a></span></p>
<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">You see, Ken McArthur has just published a book that is perfect<br />
for people who are on a mission to be among the most successful<br />
entrepreneurs in the world.In fact, even internet marketers, CEOs, and champions of worthy<br />
non-profit organizations need to be successful. But what do all<br />
these people have in common?</span></div>
<p><span style="font-size:x-small;">Right! They all need to reach an large audience.</p>
<p>David Shenk, in his book &#8220;Data Smog: Surviving the Information<br />
Glut,&#8221; states that in 1971 we were exposed to an average of 560<br />
advertising messages per day. By 1997 that number had grown to<br />
over 3,000.</p>
<p>Today conservative estimates put it at over ten thousand!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s each and every day!</p>
<p>Think about it: Every time you flip through a newspaper or<br />
magazine, you encounter hundreds of ads. Add to that everything<br />
from TV and radio ads to product placements, billboards, direct<br />
mail and postcards, ads on the Internet from every direction<br />
(an hour of surfing on the web can easily yield more than a<br />
thousand ads), ads on the sides of trucks, vans, signs hung on<br />
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<p>You can easily see how they add up quickly!</p>
<p>Everywhere we turn we&#8217;re being bombarded with ads from any and<br />
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<p>And that&#8217;s a BIG problem.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s one of the reasons why businesses that always found it<br />
easy to turn a profit are starting to see their customer base<br />
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<p>They&#8217;re finding it increasingly difficult to maintain<br />
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<p>And forget it if you&#8217;re a newcomer to the entrepreneurial<br />
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<p>The odds are stacked higher against you than they ever were in<br />
the history of mankind!</p>
<p>But more importantly, they need to cut through all that clutter<br />
out there and get their message delivered, and more importantly<br />
acted on!</p>
<p>Ken McArthur, just spent a solid year researching and mastering<br />
the problem of how to get your ideas, products and services<br />
noticed, and make sure that people spread your message to the<br />
masses so that you can have a personal impact in a world that<br />
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<p>Ken is about to share exactly what he discovered in his new<br />
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<p>In fact, there are only 6 days until Ken&#8217;s massive book launch<br />
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<p>Ken surveyed THOUSANDS of people to set up his system through<br />
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<p>On launch day Ken is handing out thousands of dollars worth of<br />
bonuses and even zero cost tickets to live events to people<br />
who order his book, but even if you DON&#8217;T want Ken&#8217;s book, you<br />
can still make out like a bandit and invest NOTHING.</p>
<p>Ken is handing out some amazing tips and resources, with audios<br />
and videos from some impact building experts which you can<br />
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<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">But here&#8217;s something even better &#8230;Ken is letting me invite you to a FUN-FILLED Pre-Launch Party<br />
on TONIGHT Monday, May 12th at 9 PM Eastern Time.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-size:x-small;">Ken will be unveiling a bunch of new surprises and some great<br />
prizes with some amazing TOP-LEVEL guests answering all your<br />
questions about creating impact and reaching a mass audience<br />
in a great marathon &#8220;pick their brains&#8221; session.</p>
<p>* Glenn Dietzel will be there.<br />
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* Michael Angier will be there.<br />
* Brendon Burchard will be there.<br />
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* Jim Donovan will be there.<br />
* Jason Henderson will be there.<br />
* JP Maroney will be there.<br />
* Randy Gilbert will be there.<br />
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<p>And that&#8217;s just a few of the amazing people.</p>
<p>YOU SHOULD BE THERE TOO!</p>
<p>Register right now, because there are only 200 slots maximum<br />
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<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">You can attend from anywhere in the world via phone or webcast.Plus you can learn how YOU can earn money on Ken&#8217;s launch.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">See you at the launch party!<span style="font-size:x-small;">To your success!</span></span></div>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>     </strong> </font><font color="#0000ff">  <strong>Being new to the idea of writing as a career; i am looking for ways to earn money while i grow as a writer.  I have been trying to open myself up to others who have blazed the trails of earning a living from their writing.   I don&#8217;t want to spend years collecting rejection letters.<span id="more-159"></span></strong></font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>       A few months back, i stepped out on faith and joined a mentoring program.   I have been learning from expert&#8217;s about making money through back-end products after the writing is accomplished.  But,  before that can happen, i need to do the writing.  </strong></font></p>
<p><strong><font color="#0000ff">      But, like most writers, money is always an issue.  If a writer could make money from their writing while they explore their creativity at the same time&#8230;they would NOT need a day job!  This is my goal. </font></strong></p>
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