This is a blog about language—word and phrase origins, grammar and punctuation, writing tips, language use, misuse and abuse, as well as words in general. Brought to you by an expatriate instructor of English. It is concerned with mainly English, as well as the way English interacts with other languages. http://www.smallpressexchange.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:02:53 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.smallpressexchange.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Persuassive-writing.html&Itemid=99999999 <p>Found 10 persuasive writing techniques that can make your job easier and your case more compelling (especially when marketing your small press or new title). While this list is in no way comprehensive, these 10 strategies are used quite a bit because they have been proven to work.</p><p>My favourite line from the article: FTA: &quot;Psychological studies have shown that people are more likely to comply with a request if you simply give them a reason why... even if that reason makes no sense.& [...] stevenl Marketing Copyediting