Do I Develop the Article Idea First or Find the Market First?

By Linda Formichelli

Here’s a question I get often from my Write for Magazines e-coursestudents: When I want to pitch an idea, do I come up with the idea or the market first?

And it’s a good question. Doesn’t it make more sense to find one market you really want to pitch, study it, and brainstorm appropriate ideas? Or, wait — maybe it’s more efficient to find an idea and then tweak it to fit the publications you love.

When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Special to Offer the World

One of my earliest obstacles was my belief that I didn’t have anything to offer the world.

I wanted desperately to express myself.

To share my truth. To follow my heart.

But I thought I wasn’t good enough, and that held me back for years.

I’ve also received emails from readers on how they feel like they have nothing to offer.

Perhaps you’ve felt that way, too?

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Why seed funding for African tech startups is really taking off

It is well established that VC investing globally is on the rise, but there is increasing evidence that more of this money is landing in Africa too, as the continent is now deemed a less risky place for investors to put their cash.

Venture capitalists invested US$48.3 billion into US startups last year, the highest amount since the dot-com bubble burst back in 2001. Investment increased 62 per cent year-on-year. But what is evident in the US is also visible in Africa, to an even greater extent.

Inspiring Success Story of Nigeria's Most Popular Blogger - Linda Ikeji Bought Half a Billion Naira ($2Million) Mansion in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos

See inside her new luxury Banana Island, Ikoyi home. (photos)

I'm sure most of you have heard by now - that I (Linda Ikeji) recently bought a house...:-). Of course I had to bring it here and share my joy with you all...my amazing LIB family. God first and you guys second made it possible. So, I bought a two-storey luxury house in the exclusive Banana Island area of Ikoyi...and to be honest, I still can't believe it. It's everything I prayed my house would be. That's me standing in front of my house...:-). #ProudSelfMadeWoman...:-)

Spiritual life reminds us we were made to fly.

There are people who see spiritual life as if they were geese standing on a lakeshore. It is a challenge for them to get anywhere walking around on land. They may paddle across the surface of the lake, though it takes a lot of hard work. They are not comfortable. They may sense they are not doing what they were made for, not being true to themselves.Some of them make a lot of noise. It can be a challenge for them to see what else they could be doing.

SIMBAPAY HEADS FOR SILICON VALLEY AFTER DEMO AFRICA WIN

SimbaPay, a leading digital money transfer provider, has automatically qualified for the global DEMO event that will be held in Silicon Valley, USA after winning the prestigious DEMO Africa 2015 event which was held in Lagos, Nigeria.

At DEMO Africa 2015, SimbaPay showcased a new service which enables Africans living abroad to seamlessly open bank accounts in Africa using its app.

Apple sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models within just three days after launch.

Apple has announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models within just three days after launch.

“Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.According to Apple, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 countries beginning from October 9 and over 130 countries by the end of the year.

“Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9”, according to Apple CEO.

Nigeria's Ogbonnaya Bassey have been announced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Intel as the winners of the final ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition challenge

Ogbonnaya Bassey 

Ogbonnaya Bassey (from Nigeria) and Ugur Can Bastik (from Turkey) have been announced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Intel as the winners of the of the final ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition challenge.

The duo are expected to take part in ITU Telecom World 2015, the global ICT innovation platform for government, corporates and SMEs to be held from October 12 to 15 in Budapest, Hungary.

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10 Ideas You Must Give Up to Get Paid to Do What You Love

You can do what you love.

You know that, don’t you? This is not about whether or not it’s possible, but about what’s stopping you from moving forward.You are built to do what you love, and to thrive doing it.But you’ve picked up habits that work against you. In order to make progress, you have to let them go. Here are ten that I’ve noticed in my life, and in the lives of the people I’ve helped:

Cristiano Ronaldo inside his luxury private jet...Hard-work Pays

The Real Madrid player shared the photos on instagram. He was flying to his home country Portugal ahead of their two European Championship qualifiers this week. View another pics below