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Finally my Maxis Broadband Modem is here! For a fee of RM68 per month, I am now able to connect to the Internet from the comfort of my own room. This also means I can provide you with my writing service round the clock - minus classes and sleep.

Hopefully after this I can upload my website to http://www.aldrictinker.com - which is being hosted by Hive Hosting.

Why My English Lecturers Would Kill Me for Writing

            English lecturers (and teachers) and copywriters just don’t mix. While they try their best to teach proper and correct English, we’re out to destroy it – courtesy of commercialisation. The problem is sales literature isn’t Shakespeare. It does not have to be complicated. We keep it simple.

            While writing for scholastic assignments, long sentences are acceptable. In fact, we’re supposed to write is such a manner that we sound professional and credible. Whereas for copywriting, it’s different: short sentences rule! We write like we’re talking to a friend. In conversational tone.

            Unlike writing for academic purposes, we write to talk. Instead of communicating ideas, we share information. That’s why you see so many conjunctions.

            Why else will they kill me? Because I didn’t repeat the question. I start my sentences with “because”, “but” etc. Just like the previous one. But for us, it’s normal – especially when we’re talking.

            Our prospects’ customers and clients want to know about a product or service. The last thing they need is a lecture or a text book. Also, we write to fit our medium. Headlines from two words and the body up to 500. The exception? When we’re writing white papers.

            These are some reasons why my English Lecturers would kill me for my writing. If there was a grammar police, they’d report me. Why don’t you share your own experience? Just leave me a comment and I’ll get to you.

(c) 2008 Aldric Tinker. All rights reserved.

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Time passes by and it’s now 2008. I wish you a happy new year! We all have different reactions to the arrival of 01/01/08. Some of us could not be bothered with it. They have their own reasons. For one, I am excited. I could not wait till launching day when I begin writing for clients to help them reach more people effectively; Helping you to spread the benefits of your products and services. I take the opportunity of this first post of 2008 to outline my plans for 2008 - as a copy writer and as an entrepreneur. I hope you the information helpful to you before you hire a copy writer.

COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH

February 12th, 2008. Starting from that Tuesday, I will actively market my services and begin accepting assignments. What shall be my niche area? Marketing Communications (marcom) and customer communications. Personally, as a consumer and customer, I hate the cold and distant attitude some retailers and businesses have. Either by the owner or their employees. That is the fastest way to loose to competition and eventually seeing red balances. Why February 12th? First, I need some time to iron out some last details of my service. In January, my university will be buzzing with registration and related activities. As a full time student there, I would get caught in the process. The month also will see me settling down after a 5 week holiday. This buffer time also acts as a warming up period to build momentum to last a long time. After all, I want the best only for my clients - as I promise and as they expected.

WEEKEND WRITING SERVICE

In conjunction with the launching, I will begin my weekend writing service. Here’s how it works:- I receive the assignment by Friday and you get the copy on the next Monday. Here’s how it will work: I begin working on the project immediately after receiving the letter of authorization and 1/2 advance payment from you on either Thursday or Friday. The sooner the better. Over the weekend, I will conduct the necessary research, drafting, and proofreading. By Monday, you should have receive your copy via email. For this service, you get 2 free revisions. The outstanding balance must be paid within 10 working days from receipt of the draft, i.e. Monday. This service is only for short copies like brochures, sales letters,  advertorial and the like. Email me directly for current information.

WHO DO I PLAN TO WRITE FOR?

If you are a business based in Malaysia or have a branch here,  you should not miss out on this opportunity. If your target market are the "younger generation", students, youth and young adults, the best person to hire is one of their own. I also accept assignments from government agencies, (Federal, State and Local). I’m here to help you sell and communicate. For now, these are my plans. As we move into 2008, other forms of services would be offered. This concludes my Early 2008 Plan.