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Offline sources for Writing content, articles or blog posts?

by Peter Thomas
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Is there any other OFFLINE sources to create unique content other than the PUBLIC LIBRARY?

Of course, ONLINE sources are there. I would like to know more OFFLINE sources.

Thanks for your time.
Peter.
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  • Profile picture of the author twinkenterprises
    You could conduct your own research. I'm not really sure what your question is though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Arete Infinitum
    Universities or vocational schools can also be good sources of information.
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    • Profile picture of the author curly sue
      Try newspapers, magazines, go for seminars, conferences and turn the audio into text.
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  • Profile picture of the author Allan_Gardyne
    Not sure if this is the sort of "source" you're thinking of...

    Originally Posted by Peter Thomas View Post

    Is there any other OFFLINE sources to create unique content other than the PUBLIC LIBRARY?
    You can hire a journalist to write articles for you. Been there, done that.

    If you do it, you know upfront how well the journo writes and does research, because you can see their work in the newspaper.

    So although you have to pay much more than you do when hiring someone online, a big advantage is that you should receive high quality, genuinely unique, useful articles that don't need a lot of editing.

    To contact the journo, I simply phoned the newspaper, asked to speak to her, and asked if she would be interested in writing 10 or 12 articles for me. We agreed to met, agreed on a fee and a timetable, and she emailed me the articles.

    I haven't tried this with magazine writers, but that would be another option to explore.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Thomas
      Originally Posted by Allan_Gardyne View Post

      Not sure if this is the sort of "source" you're thinking of...


      You can hire a journalist to write articles for you. Been there, done that.

      If you do it, you know upfront how well the journo writes and does research, because you can see their work in the newspaper.

      So although you have to pay much more than you do when hiring someone online, a big advantage is that you should receive high quality, genuinely unique, useful articles that don't need a lot of editing.

      To contact the journo, I simply phoned the newspaper, asked to speak to her, and asked if she would be interested in writing 10 or 12 articles for me. We agreed to met, agreed on a fee and a timetable, and she emailed me the articles.

      I haven't tried this with magazine writers, but that would be another option to explore.
      Allan,

      This is an excellent idea. I did not think in that angle at all.

      Thanks.
      Peter
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Thomas
    Thank you Warriors for great ideas. This is what exactly I was looking for to write content that will have a lot of value to my visitors and readers.

    I know there are a lot of online sources to go to, but experts like Alexa Smith and other experts of writing quality content refer to go OFFLINE to differentiate between thousands of people who simply use only online resources.

    And, I was only thinking of the main source, for me, the local public library that I visit almost 2 to 3 times a week.

    Of course, I visit the book stores and browse magazines and books and whenever there are bargain sales on the books, I do buy them.

    Now, I have all these ideas to consider.

    Much obliged.
    Peter.
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  • Profile picture of the author mickel222
    Yeah there are many offline sources for unique content, the ideas for it at least.
    For example television will give you some ideas, magazines, even people's conversation you overhear in the train can give you a golden idea of something to write about it. You can get your content ideas anywhere as long as you are open to them.

    I have gotten great ideas by just listening to others talking, too bad my memory is so bad I forget them before I could work on them. What I actually do now is carry around a notepad where I write down ideas I get this way whenever I hear something interesting.
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  • Profile picture of the author ParkerArrow
    You could try a happy medium. If you're writing about tech, for example, download manufacturer's data sheets. These are not typically indexed by search engines, but contain valuable information you can glean for more original material. Not low hanging fruit; original and convenient.
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Thomas
      Thank you Mickel and Parker for your ideas.

      Much obliged.
      Peter.
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      • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
        Peter, the reference librarian can be a great ally. She's trained in finding exactly the kind of material you are looking for. And if you can present an interesting challenge, you'll be amazed at the depth of resources she can dig up for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author mrgoe
    What about talking to a specialist ? interview some local specialists. You'll find enough info for your content
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Thomas
      John,

      Thank you for this idea. I will definitely ask the reference librarian next time I visit the library about a topic I am interested to write article but could not find much info.

      iPresenceBizSolutions,

      Thanks and I will befriend the reference librarian!

      mrgoe,

      That's a great idea. I will try it on my alternative doctor I go to.

      Wow, thanks everyone for so many ideas.


      Regards,
      Peter.
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