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The Secret To Writing Really Great Content
One of the most common questions I get asked is… How do you get past the blank page and write really great content?
When it comes to writing web content most people assume you need to be super technical, follow specific formatting guidelines, and be a natural born writer. This is simply not the case. Anymore, to be an authority on a topic – or to be "read worthy" – you simply need to be genuine, and make a valid point. Period.
Following are some tips to get you over the hump, and have you whipping out great content in no time at all…
Get In The Groove
When you decide to sit down and write content, you should start by turning off all distractions. Close your email and any other windows/tabs, sign out of instant messenger programs, turn off the ringer on your phone(s), and lock the children in a closet (LOL J/K heh).
It helps to write when you feel most inspired, or most creative. Analyze the times in your day or your week that you do your best creative work, and use this time to write multiple articles or blog posts.
If all else fails, just get started. Once you get over the initial hump, that sense of accomplishment can really get you on a roll
Cheat Sheet
Every time you think of a great topic idea for a new blog post, a new web page or a new article, make note of it! Keep an idea journal on your desk, in your car or in your purse and jot down ideas when you have them. Otherwise, they will be just as easily forgotten – and lost forever!
I use the draft feature in WordPress to make notes throughout my work day. I can easily find topics by title in my draft list, and add to the notes or include links/references to study later. This works out really well for me, as I can go back and flesh those drafts out into a full blog post – or copy and paste it into a web page from there. I currently have 394 posts in draft…
This gives you a nice selection of topics to choose from when you sit down to write your content.
Get Inspired
If you are not sure what to write about, you need a little inspiration. Luckily, there's plenty of that on the web Start by researching keywords on WordTracker (that link takes you to their free, unlimited keyword tool). Dig deep – by clicking on keyword phrases – and look at what people are really searching for in your niche. You'll find an endless source of content ideas there.
For even more inspiration, visit niche forums or online communities and look at the conversations people are having. Find out what people are talking about, what they are asking, and use that to come up with "starters" for your website content.
What's The Point?
You have set aside some time to write, you have your ideas & notes in front of you, and its time to put pen to paper (or more accurately, fingertips to keyboard!).
Start by asking yourself this question: What is the primary objective of this piece of content? What point am I going to make, and what do I need to include to make that point clear to my readers?
You can start with a quick outline that includes: the title, the topic ("I am going to show you how to abc with xyz"), the main points you want to include, and the conclusion. It doesnt have to be perfect – its just a rough draft that gives you a starting point.
Every piece of content must have an objective. Not only should you identify the point you want to get across to your readers, but you should also identify your own personal objective for that piece of content.
Who Are You Writing To?
I find that it helps to get an idea in your mind of the people – or the type of person – that will be reading your content. Who are they? What are their challenges? How do they feel about the topic?
A great exercise: Imagine that you are on the phone with that person, and they ask you "how do you abc with xyz?" – Then write your response.
Let It Fly
Dont edit or format your content as you go. This interrupts your creative thought process, and triggers that "perfectionist" mentality that can easily hinder you. Instead just sit down and write freely, keeping in mind that this is your "rough draft" and you can edit it later.
You will usually end up with a more genuine piece this way, which is exactly what you want. Keep the flavor and the personality you have poured into it, and go back afterwards to edit the grammar or punctuation.
"The End"
You've just written an awesome piece of content. Your ideal visitor comes to your web page and reads every single word on the page. By the time they get to the very end, they have already scrolled past all of your navigation and they are now sitting at the very bottom of the page.
Now what? You answered their question, taught them something, or otherwise engaged their interest through your entire article. Do you end it there, with nothing for them to look at but your page footer?
What do you expect them to do next? For goodness sake, dont leave them hanging! Make sure you tell them what to do next. Give them some kind of option besides closing the window, or clicking the back button!
See the "content pages" section on Using A Call-to-Action.
Final Edits
Now you can go back and read through your content, make sure that all your points are covered, that it flows well and that there arent any major grammatical errors.
You might also want to tweak the formatting a bit. Use bullets for any lists you included, add sub-headings if it is a long article, add relevant images, etc.
This is also a great time to optimize your article. Come up with a catchy title or headline, that also includes a relevant keyword phrase.
But forget perfection. There is no such thing. Also – there arent any set rules for how long it should be, how it should be formatted, or any other silly detail. Dont get caught up with "the rules"… because there arent any.
As long as you make your point, and end with a call-to-action, you're good to go.
An Example…
While you are making note of each of these tips, go back and look at this article as a whole. It actually serves as an excellent example of each of those points.
The idea for this blog post came to me at 3am one night. I got up, went to my office (in the next room, thank goodness – short commute!) and started a draft with the title "how to write content" – and then went back to bed.
I came back to this post later and started with an outline of the points I wanted to include. Those points ended up as the bold section headers throughout the content. I simply sat down and wrote the details for each of those points. (And yes, I'm going to conclude this topic with a "Call to Action" here in a minute…)
I promise you – if I can do this, so can you!
I'm Still Stuck, Lynn…
I highly recommend you give this an honest try. Once you get over the hump, you may find that the writing comes much easier than you expected.
But if you are still struggling (after a sincere effort) and you find yourself pulling your hair out trying to write content, there are two other options. You can outsource your content development or use fill-in-the-blank templates. An inexpensive solution is Jiffy Articles. Or you can try using a microphone to "talk" your content, and then transcribe it into text (or you can outsource the transcription, of course).
Another great resource I love is Easy Article Starters. You can see those links for live examples.
If you like these tips, and would like even more ideas for coming up with an endless source of ideas and inspiration for unique & creative web content, then sign up to be notified about my upcoming guide: Easy Unique Content.
Dan ReinholdJul 23 - 7:11 pm
Well, you described the process much better than my personal motivational mantra: "Just WRITE, stupid!!!"
Relaxation is definitely the key. When I feel I've just gotta write something, I tense up and shut down.
Chill and it's all downhill!
CarrieJul 23 - 7:31 pm
Great tip about the drafts – I do that too. Makes it so easy to come up with new content just by logging in to WordPress.
I get ideas from looking at magazines and bestsellers in my niche too. A stroll through Barnes and Noble can be very productive
ErenJul 23 - 8:41 pm
Fantastic— can't wait to read easy unique content.
Thank you for your kind Twitter replies!
I'm a freelancer first and a blogger second, so I have the luxury of breaking blogging commandments. Such as, blog on a regular schedule!
Don't forget that link on the right: "Passion vs Profit". Well, I need passion to write. I'm not a clinician who prefers the writing process over the passion of writing. Neither am I a journalist. I'm a professional freelancer. I'm passionate about it, and I'm passionate when I write. For me it's "Passion and Profit"!
Blogging is becoming so "corporate", the techniques becoming so uniform. I want to see passion!
Ankesh KothariJul 24 - 1:11 am
Nice post Lynn. Stumbled.
2 more tips:
1. Answer questions first. The easiest way to write superb posts and articles is by converting your answers into posts. You'll automatically find your groove if you have to answer someone. So lurk at a few select forums and start looking for good questions to answer.
2. Start with the end. Once you know how you want to end the article, writing it down becomes easier. Most people start at the beginning and struggle writing the posts quickly.
Hey Lynn.
Had fun at the last webinar, I ended up speaking with Roy Montero on the phone for 2 and a half hours afterwards! What a great guy, we really hit it off.
Again, your posts seem to coincide with my online life at times. Today Veronica (my better half) wrote and posted her first entry on our new blog and I was sort of peering over her as she was on the laptop writing. She was getting so frustrated by paragraph 5 or 6, and I noticed on several occasions she went back to paragraph 1 or 2 and rewrote, and rewrote… I told her "it will never be perfect baby, just groove with it and the end will come". She needs to read this post.
Just to touch on a few points – Letting it fly is something I had such a problem with when I first started out in January. I would constantly edit as I was going and this proved to be very inefficient in the long run.
Knowing what your point is ahead of time can be very beneficial to your time spent as it reduces the bumps during the actual process. I go to my whiteboard for this one.
Inspiration is vital. Trying to write when your inspiration well is dry can be difficult. My technique is to always take advantage of the time when I am inspired and try and funnel that moment into being uber-productive.
Great post.
Alan (new baby help guide almost ready)Jul 24 - 11:10 am
Hey Lynn,
Another great post!
I would also recommend How to write an article in 7 minutes by Jason Fladlien. It was on offer at the Warrior Forum just recently.
It is one of the best things I've ever read on writing articles. Best of all, he showed how you can easily turn one article into seven with little effort and little time.
Well worth the small investment.
Ta ra
JaredJul 24 - 2:54 pm
Lynn, Excellent post! I have already referred some folks to read this, and will be sending more. I especially like your advise to JUST START!
Because in my experience starting is the hardest part.
Annie BinnsJul 24 - 4:00 pm
Great suggestions, Lynn! One of the keys for me since I started blogging has been to write down those miscellaneous thoughts that I have all day long. These aren't even long enough to throw into a WP Draft … but I have a notebook full of weird things to turn to for inspiration.
Lynn TerryJul 24 - 7:03 pm
@Jared – Thank you! You were actually on my mind earlier today, so its great to see you stop by. I was realizing I hadnt heard from you in awhile
@Annie – Some of my drafts are nothing more than a topic idea in the title, and a 2-3 word note or even a reference link in the body. For some reason I like the organization of drafts much better than my scribblings on paper – which I tend to bury and lose (lol).
@Alan – Sounds interesting – do you have a link??
Thanks to everyone for the Stumbles and for the additional tips & ideas, too. Its great to hear what's working for you, and various techniques for getting past "the block"!
The Story Ideas VirtuosoJul 27 - 12:02 am
You and I do something similar it sounds like. When I find a blog post that references "story ideas" or "writer's block," and could be used at my blog, I immediately open a new post, paste in the URL into the body, and hit save. I don't worry about title at this point. This process saves it as a draft and when it comes time for me to actually write, all I have to do is go to my drafts folder.
I like to write at least a week's worth at once. I don't always create all the content since I'm using excerpts from other blogs (keeping in mind "fair use" copyright practices), but I will write an introduction, sometimes some insight, and occasionally my opinion. Rarely I've included a rant. Those are actually fun, believe it or not — not to mention cathartic. LOL
When it comes to creating whole articles, I save as I go along, every so many sentences or paragraphs. I know there's an autosave feature, but I've been burnt in Word and with WP when the power suddenly goes down.
One good thing about using Firefox when this happens is the Session manager feature, which not only restores all tabs and windows that were open, but if you were filling in a form, like a blog post, it takes you back to where you left off, which has saved my bacon a number of times.
But still I SAVE OFTEN.
Often the process of creating brings up more ideas. I open another instance of my blog in a new tab and "jot" some notes in the body of a new blog post.
And I'm with you on losing the notes if they're on paper, too. I've got whole notebooks I've misplaced. Sheesh! Put the baby down and forget where you put her! That's why women over "a certain age" shouldn't have children! LOL
Now, what was I doing before I started writing this comment…?
Deb Gallardo
Shaye RichardsonJul 27 - 12:24 am
Your writing is always so refreshing – somehow you manage to give all the details and keep it flowing in a way that's interesting and informative.
I was glad to read about your 'drafts' system for blogging. I had started to do this and found it worked well as I am one for starting things and then it takes me a while to finish them off.
This system started from laziness – or so I thought – some days I just don't feel like writing on a particular topic and rather than write nothing at all…I'd start a new post….but now I can see that it is a workable system that has value….& hey, if it works for you then I am willing to keep on trying : )
Thanks for your tips, they will be put to good use.
Shaye Richardson
Lynn TerryJul 27 - 10:53 am
Thank you Shaye and welcome to ClickNewz I do find that it works well for me as "a system". I am very easily distracted, and dont often write a blog post in just one sitting… so it keeps things very well organized, and easy to access.
Deb – I save often too! It doesnt take many losses to make you a save freak, lol
Alan (new baby help guide almost ready)Jul 27 - 11:04 am
Hello Lynn,
The WSO for the report seems to have ended, but the main sales page is at
It costs $37, but is WELL worth the money.
I've sent you a PM with the author's e-mail address, so maybe you can work out a special deal for Clicknewz readers.
Ta ra
Lynn TerryJul 27 - 11:05 am
Excellent – thank you, Alan
Joe PulizziJul 28 - 4:04 pm
Lynn…great article. I like the way you created a simple process for this.
I especially agree with the "forget perfection" concept. We see so many marketers tweek and tweek and never get anything up on the website.
Also, you may want to check out our site, http://www.junta42.com. It's all about how businesses can create valuable and relevant content. We also provide a vendor matching service for those who need outside help and expertise.
Thanks again!
Phil TannyJul 31 - 7:56 am
Yes, great article Lynn, well done.
I'd guess most of us here were born with a natural inclination towards writing. Words form sensible sequences in our mind somehow, we don't know how, it just happens.
A lot of people's brains just aren't wired this way. They're smart, they have other talents, they're just not natural writers, and no amount of effort will make it so.
These folks can still generate tons of great content, by giving themselves a promotion from writer, to publisher.
That is, they can become experts at creating and managing community type sites, where others do the writing.
Redefining oneself as a publisher could be an excellent opportunity for those who really want to be part of the net content world, but they find their own words just don't come easily.
The Story Ideas VirtuosoJul 31 - 8:07 am
What a great way of expressing this! (Wish I'd said it first, LOL)
The reason that HOW you said it matters, is that our mindset, and therefore our perceptions, are what matter the most when we embark on any project or DON'T embark, as the case may be. I hope your well-chosen words inspire many who need to hear this.
"If writing doesn't come easily for you, become a publisher!"
Well done.
Deb Gallardo
Phil TannyJul 31 - 8:32 am
Deb, thanks for the kind words.
Yes, mindset! You are so very right.
Sometimes I think if we were really serious, we'd spend 90% of our time studying our minds, and 10% of our time studying net biz techniques, instead of the reverse.
But, I don't want to get too far from the topic of Lynn's article.
So here, published for the first time online, is my *Secret Writing System*, which will blow your socks off and all the usual hype like that.
What I do is…
Type as many words as possible everywhere I go, and then automagically, by the laws of random chance, sooner or later I type something sensible.
Seriously, sometimes I think we worry too much about our public image, and wind up with a dull public image as our reward. A dull public image can be a death sentence in such a crowded environment, eh?
Shoot first, clean the egg off our face later, that's my vote.
It's show biz folks, go out on a limb, put on a show, or kiss our audience goodbye.
This is the smallest text box I think I've ever typed in. Somebody tipped off Lynn that I was gonna stop by.
The Story Ideas VirtuosoJul 31 - 9:01 am
(We've got to stop meeting like this. People will talk and Lynn may ask us to take our little rendezvous elsewhere. LOL)
Love your secret strategy!
And what you said here:
"Sometimes I think if we were really serious, we'd spend 90% of our time studying our minds, and 10% of our time studying net biz techniques, instead of the reverse."
I've known this almost from the start of my serious IM study. It's ME that's the problem, ALWAYS. I'm not talking about being down on myself (and believe me I can do THAT and whup anyone else at it, with one hand tied behind my back).
I'm talking about realizing that the problem is not with the products, not with the strategies or the techniques. It's never the "what," it's the "who." And the "who" is me (and you and all of us).
When we get our minds in the proper frame, AND when we get our minds wrapped around the IM concepts and precepts, THEN we'll start to see things happening.
I think the best way to get that mindset is right here on Lynn's blog and at her forum, particularly in the Elite section where she gives soooo much one-on-one help. And let's not forget the weekly webinars!
So, bottom line, if anyone comes into internet marketing with self doubt or any other "issue" that can be a deterrent to success, those issues will not just disappear because we've suddenly started trying to market online. In fact, the stress and uncertainty in the marketplace will exacerbate any mental, emotional or other issues (which we ALL have, trust me).
It's no wonder so many people fail. They were doomed to begin with, because of other issues that need to be dealt with first.
Now, am I saying we all need to go into therapy before we begin marketing on the internet?
But there's a caveat to that. Know yourself. Deep down we all know what (most of) our issues are. At least when you get to be 59 you do. LOL
As I said, I knew back in 2005 that *I* was what was standing in my way of moving forward.
People like Mark Joyner, who created Simpleology, the simple science of getting what you want (simpleology.com — sign up for free for Simpleology 101), know this. Mark is one of the most successful online business person on the planet. He created this technique of clearing the mind of all the stuff cluttering a person's thoughts that get in the way of accomplishing anything much each day. He created a whole system to deal with this one issue.
I'm not saying his system will solve all our problems. It didn't help me. I didn't like the lock-step nature of going through all the steps every day. Too regimented for this creative, free spirit that I am.
But for methodical people, it could be a life-saver, as well as for anyone who loves structure and having a proscribed series of steps to take.
For the rest of us, well, that therapy is sounding better and better. *grin*
But to get back on topic before Lynn bans me from her blog, the way I've found to create really great content is to write from my heart. I've produced some of my best writing by pouring out my heart on a subject that struck a chord, touched my emotions, resonated with me, or otherwise stirred up strong feelings.
When we pour our hearts into what we write, we are at our most persuasive and most genuine. That's a powerful combination. We all need more of that.
Deb Gallardo
Phil TannyJul 31 - 9:35 am
Deb, if you're gonna keep writing like this, we're gonna keep meeting like this.
Stress and uncertainty in the online marketplace??? Where do you get all these crazy ideas Deb??
I'm just a youngster at 56, and already I've discovered that I have "issues" too. No, really, it's true, I wouldn't lie to you!
Everybody has issues. There is no kind of person one can be and not have issues of one flavor or another.
So, like you said, know yourself, and then accept yourself. And then readers will accept us too.
Not ALL readers of course. But in a market as large as the Net, we surely don't need to connect with everybody. And besides, there's nothing we can do to connect with everybody anyway.
To me, that's one writing "secret". If we can accept ourselves as we are, we can write as honestly as possible.
And then we'll attract the kind of readers who enjoy who we really are, not readers who are drawn to some fake manufactured image we are struggling to create.
Another "secret" perhaps is to publicly own up to one's "issues".
I don't mean blurt out every personal secret.
Rather, when one's issues infect one's writings with less than glamorous side effects, try to be the first to shine a light on that.
It's simply amazing what folks will let you get away with, IF you own up to it.
My name is Phil, I have issues, and I approved this message.
Mark NolanAug 09 - 10:42 am
Your advice to "get in the groove" is so true. When I'm writing I like to get lost in the work and really live and breathe it for a while without interruption.
Wow Lynn you currently have 394 posts in draft format? Now that's awesome.
Keep smiling,
Mark Nolan
Lynn TerryAug 09 - 4:53 pm
Actually, over 400 now. The kids have plans tonight so it will be quiet here… I was just thinking I might dig in and write for awhile
Ian DunfordJan 06 - 7:32 am
Hi Lynn
This Post is fantastic I am going to try and find all post that you have written about any form of writing Would there be a easy way to look on here.
I Printed this out to take to bed with me I cant believe how much I have been learning from you in 6 short days, I think you may be unleashing a writing Demon I have started to really love writing.
A Lot!
Its Never has been my strong point I think mainly because I didn't Like it but suddenly I am finding it so much fun.
What Have you Done!!!!
I Really really really want to get good at writing something strange happened last night I had a title pop into my mind that I could write about How strange!!
I have even done a few forum post at SSWT Never done that really anywhere maybe a couple of posts now and then.
Thank you for your Kindness.
Your Amazing.
Warmest Regards
Ian UK
Lynn TerryJan 07 - 2:50 am
Hi Ian,
Also see:
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I saw how one guy (don't remember his name, unfortunately) does a great out-of-the-box article writing.
He … uses a voice-to-words translating tool. He simply narrates the text and the thing writes it.
I was not testing it myself, but I know that many people have problems with WRITING the text. At the same time they can talk hours about their niche/passion/interesting topic.
Switch on the voice-to-words translator and create tons of content.
Really smart
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Looooooool the F.U.N. song with trundle and karma that made my day xD
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Im with you. Olaf players unite
I think I hear something along the lines of "I don't want Olaf to be anything but easy to play".
What you should probably hear is something along the lines of "I believe Olaf needed a nerf, but I think this takes it a bit too far."
Undertow really needs to have its decay taken off. I'm ambivalent about most other things since numbers can be tweaked. The Ragnarok armor pen passive was needed though, given how armor is extremely inefficient to build right now because of all the penetration.
I'm only mad at Undertow's nerf, i mean, landing that bloody axe is hard enough, it's a slow and thin skillshot and the cd if you don't pick it up make my eyes bleed.
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I agree, olaf is dead, and for all the "now olaf requires skill" players, olaf dropped to 41% win rate post patch, and in platinum, where the most skilled players are, olaf is below 40% post-patch, so he's like... the new karma.....
I agree that Olaf was over nerfed. The whole patch, like the changes to the items, was directly targeting Olaf.
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New London — Work began Friday to repair the broken water line that hemorrhaged 8,000 gallons per minute Thursday and threatened the water supply for both New London and Waterford, but crews still have not yet been able to access the pipe itself.
On Friday, crews from New London Public Works and Veolia, the water company that New London uses, were at the scene of the leak, which is off a trail inside Bates Woods Park.
New London Public Utilities Director Joseph Lanzafame said crews have reduced water flow through the broken pipe to just a trickle but have to wait for the area to drain before bringing in an excavator to unearth the defective pipe. "We pretty much have a full shutdown at this point, (water flow is) very, very slow and we're thinking that it's just the pipe draining," he said. "We're going to have to wait a few days for that area to dry out before we get in there, but we have a strategic plan to get it fixed over the next week."
Once the soil around the leak is more stable, crews will be able to access the pipe, which is buried about 8 feet underground, and examine it more closely to try to determine a cause.
"We're going to dig down so we can find the spot on the pipe that is a problem, pinpoint it and take care of the leak," Lanzafame said. "Then we'll cut out the broken section and replace it."
The pipe that burst is a 20-inch transmission line, likely made of cast iron and more than 50 years old. It is one of several that feeds the city's distribution system, according to Lanzafame.
The mayor's office said the city does not yet have an estimated cost for Thursday's response and the ongoing repairs.
On Thursday afternoon, water could be seen bubbling from underground, creating a 10- by 20-foot pond that was about 3 feet deep. The water flowed away into a marshy area of Bates Woods Park.
Though the city does not have an estimate as to just how much water was lost Thursday, Lanzafame said it was leaking at a rate of 8,000 gallons per minute for at least 12 hours. Based on those figures, the water system discharged at least 5.7 million gallons of water.
Because the leak occurred in a remote, swampy area and not along a roadway or in a neighborhood, there was no concern about possible flooding or road washout. But it also meant that crews had to hunt to find the source of the leak.
Lanzafame said Thursday that had it taken an hour or an hour and a half longer to locate the break, the city would have faced "a major catastrophe."
"Residents and businesses throughout New London would have been without clean water for the next month," he said Thursday in a prepared statement.
"If you run out of water in a system, the tanks drain down and people don't have any pressure. Areas of higher elevation would completely lose pressure and draw a vacuum," Lanzafame said. "When you start to draw a vacuum, you're in trouble."
Had the pressure of the city's water system dropped below the pressure of the plumbing systems it serves, the flow of water could reverse and draw possibly contaminated water back into the city's water works, Lanzafame said.
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Antique Seth Thomas Clocks
Seth Thomas (1785-1859) began his clockmaking career in 1807 as an apprentice to renowned clockmaker Eli Terry. In 1810, he bought Terry's Connecticut factory and began making tall clocks with wooden movements.
Thomas added wooden-movement shelf and mantel clocks in 1817. The first of these had pillar-and-scroll cases, usually with a scene painted on the bottom third of the case below the clock's face. Around 1830, antique Seth Thomas mantel clocks were frequently framed in carved mahogany.
Brass movements replaced wooden ones in 1842 (wood was phased out entirely in 1845), which was also the first year that Thomas made mantel clocks with ogee cases—the style was produced until 1913.
Though an innovator when it came to production techniques and business, Thomas was rather conservative when it came to the appearance of his clocks. So, after his death in 1859, Thomas' sons were quick to introduce new clock styles—from handsome wall clocks to regulators to spring-driven clocks to clocks with calendars.
Of the calendar clocks, the Seth Thomas antique wall clocks for kitchens were particularly popular. One early double-dial calendar clock made shortly after the founders' death had a rosewood-veneer case that came to points at the top and bottom to earn itself the nickname of "Peanut." Walnut kitchen clocks were produced from 1884 to 1909.
One of the toughest competitors for U.S. clockmakers in the second half of the 19th century were the French, whose clocks cased in onyx and marble were all the rage. In response, U. S. manufacturers made clocks that resembled those of the French, except instead of marble, they made their cases from less expensive iron or wood.
Thomas responded to the French challenge with its own line of marble clocks (1887 to 1895) and iron clocks finished in black enamel (1892 to 1895). But the Thomas response that i...
Adamantine was a veneer developed by the Celluloid Manufacturing Company—Thomas licensed the veneer because it could be produced in black, white, and a variety of patterns to replicate the look of wood, onyx, and, most importantly, marble. The Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clocks were popular enough to remain in production until 1917.
Another trend from the late 19th century was the practice of naming a clock after international cities. Thomas did that, too, using names like Milan, Genoa, and Naples to evoke the style of a particular clock. Thomas also had a City Series of clocks named after U.S. cities. The Atlanta clock, for example, had a rosewood case with gilt details and a glass door that had been etched in a leaf pattern. Even Utica got its own clock. The City Series was produced for roughly 40 years.
Thomas clocks were also named after presidents (Lincoln, Garfield) and royalty (Victoria). Others were named after universities, from Cambridge to Cornell.
In the 20th century, Thomas introduced its first tambour clock in 1904. The low, wide profile of these mantel clocks made them perfect above fireplaces. Chime clocks followed in 1909, and electric clocks were added to the company's catalog in 1928.
Of the pre-war, 1930s Thomas clocks, the Art Deco alarm clocks (wind up or electric) made of a colored plastic called Catalin are highly collectible. Unlike Bakelite, which was opaque due to its fillers of sawdust or carbon, Catalin is transparent, which made it easy to mix with dyes to produce rich colors. It could even be marbleized, which, for Thomas, recalled the company's Adamantine clocks produced just a few decades earlier.
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Refinancing - numbers making my head spin!
I just can�t get my head around how to figure the actual savings of 15 yr @ 3.75% vs continuing my current mortgage.
Right now I�m paying a total of $760 for P&I for a 1st at 5.5% & 2nd at 4.5%, with a total of $84,000 remaining to be pd over the next 13 yrs. If I refinance at the 15 yr rate, I pay $610 for P&I, a savings of $150 a month. When I look at the amortization tables though, because I have paid down somewhat on my current 2 loans, it doesn�t look like I save all that much in interest with the new loan, and in fact the first few years I�ll pay a little more, bout $430. And then when I consider how much equity I�ll have in the house in 5-10 yrs time (when I sell) that further adds to my confusion.
I guess I really should talk to a financial consultant but �. In the meantime, could y�all help me to understand exactly how to figure what exactly my savings are? Am I just looking at the monthly payment savings, or equity accumulation - probably some combination of both??
Another option is to do 30 yrs and I have read in this forum that that makes some sense when you need more liquidity in your assets (which I do). W/15 yr loan � I could put an extra $1800 per year in savings vs. $4080 per year with the 30 yr loan. Or to be honest I could be more disciplined and save the same amt. $4080 per year and still have the benefits of the 15 yr loan. EEEK - my brain hurts!
I'd be a bit happier if I had your rates. Mine are 6.625% on the 1st, 8% on second. I've also been spinning round in circles for over a year about the re-fi.
First, you have not provided how much you owe on 1st, & how much on 2nd. (not sure that makes a difference?)
Second, did you orig. have a 15 yr loan or?
How long have you owned your home?
I'm probably going in circles here. ok?
FIRST, it COSTS you to re-fi.
SECOND, I 'think' it depends on how long you've had your loan.
There is lots of info on the internet which can tell you when it makes sense to re-fi, or not. Altho I've read some differences. Basically...
You need to determine how long it will take you to re-coup the COSTS of refinancing to determine whether it's worthwhile.
Another thing, it is now REQUIRED to have a PHYSICAL APPRAISAL - none of these 'drive-bys' or 'on paper only'.
AND, BTW, BANKS ARE VERY TIGHT ABOUT LENDING OUT MONEY TODAY. (You knew that, right?)
Were you considering refinancing through a National Bank?
OR, through a Credit Union or smaller local bank?
Do you have at least 20% equity in your home? (to avoid PMI?)
Is your credit stellor? What is your "debt-to-income ratio", and, (haha) if you are working, can you provide PROOF to the re-fi institution that you are 'guaranteed' a job for at least the next 5 years?
National banks are tight - very tight right now with lending.
There is a LOT more to consider, & I'm sure someone will come along to help clarify.
In MY case, I just want to get rid of my 2nd. I owe about $10,000 on it @ 8%. Can't re-fi because no equity.
BUT, even with the MINIMUM $3000.00 PLUS to re-fi, I was thinking just take that 3k + and apply to the 2nd, & forget about the appraisal, paperwork, etc. for awhile.
Just one more thing:
I was reading some comments to an article I saw within last day or two.
One lady said she has equity. She is not behind on her house payments. She was simply trying to re-fi to get a lower rate. She had just rec'd a phone call telling her that she didn't have 'clear title'. She was shocked after paying on her home for so many years. (She did NOT mention who she was trying to re-fi through)
They DO offer these "lock-in rates" - at a cost to you!
Hi Kashka,
Let me start off by saying what you are asking isn't tough... I'll show you in a moment... BUT FIRST, based on the simple things you've just said, I would definitely strongly urge you to get with a good planner/advisor who can make sure you're setting yourself up for success, not trapping yourself into eventual failure.
OK... to figure your current REAL costs of interest, do this;
A) take the principal balance remaining on your 1st loan,
B) multiply by the interest rate.
C) THAT figure is your annual interest cost on that loan.
D) do the same thing for the balance of the 2nd, at the rate (4.5%) on the 2nd.
E) add the two figures together... that is your total of you current annual interest costs.
F) take the total balances together of the 1st and 2nd (you say its about $84,000.)
G) add $5,000 as a loose & liberal theoretical closing costs for a new loan at the lowest rate (thus, $89,000.)
H) Multiply the $89,000 by the lowest available new interest rate (let's say 4%, again to be loose & liberal.)
J) Take the number from #E, and subtact the number from #H, and you have the projected annual interest savings by refinancing exactly the balance as you have it structured now.
NOTE: You *can* do exactly this without adjusting anything else in your family household monetary structure... and if you were vulnerable to unknown emergency liquidity risks before you will STILL be equially vulnerable. If you were leaking away thousands of dollars in opportunity costs of over-paid insurance premiums before, you'll STILL be leaking away those thousands of dollars after your refinance.
If you later discover you should have rebalanced your home equity within your household equity plan, you'll be faced with the choice of doing it right all over again (and paying another round of closing costs,) or just continuing to bleed.
Much better off to take your time, get the proper guidance & support, get it done right.
Dave Donhoff
Leverage Planner
From a really high view....
Going from a 5.5% rate to a 3.75% rate is a big winner as long as you plan to stay in the home. Don't get bogged down in the amortization tables. You are going to pay substantially less per month and pay off the loan in roughly the same time period. That is a win.
If your head is spinning, it probably would pay to sit down with a financial planner. If you are just looking for some general strategies though.
In order of importance after re-fi:
Do you have a 8-12 month emergency fund? If not, put your extra money into savings until you build that up.
Do you have any other debts? If so, use the extra money to pay them off.
Are you saving for retirement? If not, start.
Do you have any known mid-term expenses - new car, new roof etc? If so, start putting money aside for that. Don't count on your emergency fund to pay for things you can predict.
If you have all the "little" ongoing things above paid for, then start paying down your mortgage.
If you can tick off all the items on that list, you are on your way to financial freedom.
I read the exchange above a few weeks ago and it stuck in my mind because I've been thinking maybe we should refinance (again). We refinanced three and a half years ago to a 30-year mortgage at 6.125%. Rates are so much lower right now that I keep wondering if it would be worthwhile to take advantage of them. However, every time I do the calculations, it does not seem worth it.
For example, I just did them again, using a plan offered by ING as comparison to what we have: 2.990% for five years, based on a 30-year amortization, with the balance due after five years. Compared with keeping our current mortgage, the overall savings (i.e., the balance at the end of five years minus the closing costs -- which are low right now because they have an offer going of discounting $2,000 from closing costs) would be a bit less than $4,000. Rates any higher than the 2.99% (e.g., if we went with a straight 30-year mortgage from a bank) would yield even less in savings. The ING mortgage would be about $350 less per month than what we're paying now. But I think overall, taking tax deductions, closing costs, and all the rest into consideration, it would be more or less a wash, right? Plus, a plan like the one offered by ING forces you to either pay off or refinance after five years, whereas with our 30-year mortgage, we have the security of a stable payment that is really fairly low.
We have no other debts, btw, and are putting the max into retirement accounts. We live on about a third of our gross income.
Unless you are planning on moving, never, ever finance a mortgage that has a final balloon payment. Too many things could happen. Better to look for a 30 year mortgage at a lower percentage than what you have. That way if the rate goes down enough you can refinance for the better rate. If rates go up and they will eventually you are locked in the lower rate for the 30 years.
If you refinanced 3 1/2 years ago at the rate you are giving either you did not look for a better rate or there is something that the mortgage lender sees in your file that they do not like. 6.125% was a little high at the time you financed.
Oh, we were just stupid. We both have excellent credit (in the 800s). Rates had ticked up a bit when we locked in, but we didn't know if they were going to continue to go up so we just went ahead with the refinance. Then, of course, they went back down. The reason we refinanced at the time was because our high payment on a 15-year loan was not letting us save enough of an emergency fund, and it was making me nervous.
I agree about the balloon payment loan. I was just using that as an example because the rate was about the lowest you can get, I think.
thanks all! Still not sure I get it but at least I'll be savying about $160 a mo. in payments which I could use right now... Am looking at closing costs. NOW my question is... what's the deal with the interest charges pd along with the closing costs? Like, they just can't wait till I start making my regular payments? I dont get it.
The loan officer person couldnt tell me exactly how much it would be either - soemthing to do with when in the month the closing is. What time of month would be most advantageous? I want to pay as little as possible because Im not rolling the closing costs into the loan
Any loan has interest due every single day of the month. So you close on Dec. 7th and your first payment is due January 1. Your old loan, now paid off in escrow, was due on the 15th of the month. You made the 11/15 payment (interest is part after, unlike rent which is paid in advance), so your interest is paid until 12/15. So they will calculate what you will get back as a credit from interest from the 7th to the 15th of Dec. Now you will also owe the bank interest between 12/7 to 12/31.
Change any of those dates, and everything gets recalculated.
I can see that you are stuck on this mortgage but your statement that you could use the extra $160 now is a red flag that you should stop and review your finances. Perhaps go to a consumer credit counseling service.
The $160 you think you will be saving will be eaten up by the closing costs.
If you are having problems now your problems will be even bigger in 5 years. The amount you believe you will save is less than the cost of lunch or dinner out a couple of times a month. If that little amount is a make it or break it amount you are only digging yourself a bigger hole and probably lost house in a number of years.
Yikes, who goes out for $80 dinners? $160 to me is a week & 1/2 of groceries. Did go to a financial planner and he thought the refinance a âÂÂno brainerâÂÂ.
That said, I still havenâÂÂt ruled out the 30 yr loan at 4.5%. I have locked at 15 yrs at 3.75 but have the option to switch to 20 or 30 yrs at whatever rate is in effect at the time⦠but I only have a month to decide.
Another question - is it possible to refinance a 1st mortgage and hold onto the 2nd as is?
That would give me extremely LOW P&I of $345 a month in 5 yrs when I retire, and since itâÂÂs a 2-flat IâÂÂd have rental income to cover that and the taxes. With the savings I could pay off the $15,500 second in 3-4 years.
Re: the interest, it sounds like if I close at the end of the month IâÂÂll have less interest to pay?
ps hmmm is the credit counselor a different animal than the financial planner? The FP I saw may have been biased since he works for the credit union.
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These succulent meatballs can be served on little plates with plenty of bread for sopping up the rich tomato sauce or simply with toothpicks (and a napkin!). They are best served warm.
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- 12 ounces ground lamb
- 12 ounces 93%-lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup minced onion, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine lamb, turkey, breadcrumbs, egg white, 1/2 cup onion, half the garlic, 2 tablespoons mint, coriander, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently mix to combine. Shape into 48 little meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 cup onion and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic, wine, cayenne and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer over medium-low heat until the wine has reduced significantly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, return to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
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- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat over medium-low.
- Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs, trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.
Per serving: 178 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 35 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 2 g fiber; 275 mg sodium; 333 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat
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David and Victoria Beckham Looking Glam Lead This Weekend's Celeb Snaps
David and Victoria Beckham looked incredibly gorgeous as they arrived at the Evening Standard Theater Awards in London on Sunday night! Victoria looked incredibly posh in a black dress from her own collection, as she posed with her handsome husband David who wore a beautiful dark blue tuxedo, just a day…
Kaitlyn Laurie
November 30, 2014
The American Music Awards 2014: What You Didn't See on TV
So much went down at the American Music Awards last night! From the performances to the fashion choices, this was an event we won't forget anytime soon. Celebuzz was at the AMAs and we ran into some of your favorite stars! Check out our gallery to see…
Jess Cohen
November 24, 2014
The AMA's Twitter and Instagram Chatter: A Roundup of What the Stars Had to Say!
The AMA's are officially over, and what a night of brilliant performances and stunning red carpet looks! Check out what all the stars had to say about their night, like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Lorde, Sam Smith, Fergie,…
Kaitlyn Laurie
November 24, 2014
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Angelina Jolie with Zahara and Shiloh at the Kids' Choice Awards Lead This Weekend's Hottest Star Sightings
Angelina Jolie made her first public appearance since her surgery at last night's Kids' Choice Awards with her two daughters Zahara and Shiloh.
Kaitlyn Laurie
March 29, 2015
The Top 10 Celebrity Looks of the Week: Jaime King is the Perfectly Spring Mommy-to-Be
Easter candy, extended daylight, mini vacations... Spring has a lot to offer, but our favorite thing about this season is the fashion! If you don't agree now, we know you will after seeing these ten spring-time looks starring your favorite celebs.
Kendall Fisher
March 29, 2015
Kids' Choice Awards 2015: The Complete Winner's List & Red Carpet Arrivals
The 28th annual Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by the crazy hot Nick Jonas, was an A-list, slimetastic affair this year.
Kaitlyn Laurie
March 29, 2015
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