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Creative writing for business and pleasure. Write short stories, articles, poems, reviews. Home publishing and where to publish. Books about writing, Ebooks and free ebooks.
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A selection of short stories, fiction writing and true short stories
Short-Stories.html
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The-Strangest-Breakfast.html
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A true short story about taking a shower.
Shower-of-Fear.html
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A short story about visiting the loacal deli and it's modernisation
A-Dollar-in-Change-For-a-Pound-of-Cure.html
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A short story written by Shelley G. Anderson about love and what she loves!
Love-is-an-Eleven-Letter-Word.html
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About three or four years ago I worked a contract that required me to drive through a less than desirable part of town. One particular freeway underpass housed the man I would later come to know as Harley.
Give-Us-This-Day.html
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A short story about Gnome Town USA
Discovering-Gnome-Town-USA.html
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Early in the Spring of 2004, I was invited to a birthday party. I need to point out that this was no ordinary birthday party.
The-Birthday-Party.html
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A synopsis of Alien Man a novel written by Dilip Dahanukar
The-Story-of-Hoody-Crimson-(Synopsis)-The-Computer.html
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A synopsis of Alien Man and Albert Burman written by Dilip Dahanukar
The-Story-of-Albert-Burman-(Synopsis)-Computer-AI-Who-Found-Gold-on-Saturn!.html
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An excerpt from the novel Bear Any Burden written by Ellis M. Goodman
Bear-Any-Burden-Chapter-12-Excerpt.html
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In BEAR ANY BURDEN, my Cold War Espionage Thriller set in Poland at the height of the Cold War in the 1980's, I have tried to show how the traumas of World War II affected the personality and behavior of the three main characters.
The-Traumas-of-War.html
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The thing too about Alzheimer's is that it takes time, sometimes years, to confirm as a diagnosis.
The-Fog-of-Alzheimer's-as-Character.html
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Hoody Crimson a computer artificial intelligence emerged on the computer of Tejan Ali. Hoody was always curious and searched the meaning of words spoken by Tejan on the search engines on the internet.
Hoody-the-Computer-Feels-Pain!.html
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The Spy Who Came for Christmas is a genre-breaking holiday story unlike any other
David-Morrell's-The-Spy-Who-Came-for-Christmas.html
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A poem written by Anna Vera Williams
I-Slept-in-Beauty,-and-Awoke.html
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Sitting by the fireside in the cold desert night, the sky above him pitch black and mysteriously void of stars, he reflected on who he was and what he might have been and the history of the troubled times that were unfolding all around him.
The-Fire-Spoke-To-Chief-Joseph-On-A-Starless-Night.html
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A poem written by the Indie music guide author Jaci Rae
Who-Am-I.html
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A review of the novel Total Control written by David Baldacci
Book-Review-of-Total-Control-by-David-Baldacci.html
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Pop Goes The Weasel is the second novel in the Alex Cross series written by novelist James Patterson
Review-Of-Pop-Goes-The-Weasel-by-James-Patterson.html
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A review of The Testament a novel written by John Grisham
Lusting-For-Money.html
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At one time I had read most of Danielle Steele’s novels but after a break of several years I wondered if her writing still had the power to draw me in and absorb me when I saw Accident on the bookshelves.
Book-Review,-Accident-by-Danielle-Steele.html
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A review of the novel False Memory written by author Dean Koontz
Review-of-False-Memory-Dean-Koontz.html
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A review of the book No Second Chance written by Harlan Coban
A-Painful-Search.html
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A book review of Scarlet Feather written by Maeve Binchy
Hungry-For-Success.html
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A book review of The Klone and I written by Danielle Steele
Double-Flips-With-A-Spandex-Clad-Sex-Machine.html
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An Analysis of the Birth-Mark by Nathaniel Hawthorne
An-Analysis-of-the-Birth-Mark-by-Nathaniel-Hawthorne.html
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A review of Good In Bed a novel written by Jennifer Weiner
Big-Girls-Are-Sexy-Too.html
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A book review of Alive! a book written by author Eileen P. DeClemente
Book-Review-Alive!-By-Eileen-P.-DeClemente.html
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I have my finger in many different pies, and one of those pies is an adult literacy program. Although I am only peripherally involved. I am always on the lookout for suitable material. Every book I read gets pigeonholed into one of three categories, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. There is no doubt in my mind that Succession belongs in the Advanced group.
Book-Review-Succession-by-Herbert-Lobsenz.html
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A review of the novel Unholy Domain written by Dan Ronco
Book-Review-Unholy-Domain-by-Dan-Ronco.html
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A review of Some Kind of Angel - a Sneetz and Muldoon the thriller written by Melvin M. Harter
Book-Review-Some-Kind-of-Angel-a-Sneetz-and-Muldoonn-Thriller-by-Melvin-M.-Harter.html
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A review of the historical novel El Tigre written by author John H. Manhold
Book-Review-El-Tigre-by-John-H.-Manhold.html
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OK, so maybe this book does not have mass appeal. It is written by a teacher and aimed at other teachers, the plot, how to entice school kids to read. Reading is the very cornerstone of learning. Without the skill life is pretty darn hard for a school kid, and even worse for an adult.
Book-Review-Differentiating-Reading-Instruction-by-Laura-Robb.html
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A review of best selling book The Game written by Neil Strauss
The-Game.html
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A review of the book Confessions of a Crack Head from author Zach Samuels
Book-Review-Confessions-of-a-Crack-Head-by-Zach-Samuels.html
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A review of the novel One Foot In The Black by author Kurt L. Kamm
Book-Review-One-Foot-in-the-Black-by-Kurt-L.-Kamm.html
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A review of Dealing With Divas written by author Shelley Anderson
Book-Review-Dealing-With-Divas-by-Shelley-Anderson.html
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As soon as I started to read Return To The Middle Kingdom, I realized just how little I really knew about the birth of modern China.
Book-Review-Return-to-the-Middle-Kingdom-by-Yuan-Tsung-Chen.html
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Trapped is the first visual adaptation of a story by Dean Koontz written in 1989. Published in 1992 by Eclipse it is a short story adapted by horror writer Edward Gorman and illustrated by Anthony Bilau. Think comics with a glossy card cover and brightly coloured glossy pages and you might be able to picture the effect.
Book-Review-Trapped-Visual-Adaptation.html
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Martina Cole is one of my favourite authors and in this review you will find out what I think of the novel Faceless and the characters.
Book-Review-Faceless-by-Martina-Cole.html
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A review of the novel A Place Of Execution written by author Val McDermid. What I think of the novel and it's characters
Book-Review-A-Place-Of-Execution-by-Val-McDermid.html
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A review of the novel Killing The Shadows by author Val McDermid. What I think of the book and it's characters.
Book-Review-Killing-The-Shadows-by-Val-McDermid.html
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Did Man Create God? is a complex book, and at 700 pages hardly a quick read.
Book-Review-Did-Man-Create-God-Is-Your-Spiritual-Brain-at-Peace-With-Your-Thinking-Brain-By-David-E.-Comings-M.D.html
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I am not usually a big fan of Sci-Fi type books, but Considering SomeplacElse is cut from a different piece of cloth and well worth the effort of seeking it out.
Book-Review-Considering-SomeplacElse-by-B.-L.-Lindstrom.html
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There are as many genres of books as there are readers. Life To The Max is hardly a children's book, yet there are aspects of it that I thought might appeal to the younger reader.
Book-Review-Life-to-the-Max-Maxims-For-a-Great-Life-by-a-Dog-Named-Max-by-Robin-Reynolds.html
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Author Kuykendall joins together Sci-Fi and New World Order ideas in Conspirator's Odyssey. From UFO's to Roswell and area 51, the Kennedy assassinations, Watergate, Ronald Reagan's slide into dementia, Vietnam, even the Bay of Pigs fiasco gets a mention in this novel.
Book-Review-Conspirator's-Odyssey-The-Evolution-of-the-Patron-Saint-by-A.-K.-Kuykendall.html
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A review of Their Way home the ghost guide book written by Melissa Van Rossum
Book-Review-Their-Way-Home-My-Adventures-As-a-Ghost-Guide-by-Melissa-Van-Rossum.html
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Embracing Your Big Fat Ass is a wonderfully funny look at the how we perceive that others might view our 'sitting muscle'.
Book-Review-Embracing-Your-Big-Fat-Ass-An-Owners-Manual-by-Laura-Banks-and-Janette-Barber.html
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Some might argue that Recovering Charles is a little slow getting out of the starting blocks, however, in retrospect the first part of the book is fundamental to understanding the entire story, Jason Wright took the correct approach.
Book-Review-Recovering-Charles-by-Jason-F.-Wright.html
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Pudumaipithan started the next stage of Tamil short stories and many other writers came out with brilliant stories in Tamil.
Tamil-Short-Stories.html
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A profile of the Tamil novelist Kalki
The-Legendary-Tamil-Novelist.html
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A profile of Subramanya Bharathiar, the Tamil poet
The-Great-Tamil-Poet-Subramanya-Bharathiar.html
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Here is a bird’s eye view of some of the famous Tamil historic novels.
Tamil-Historic-Novels.html
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A review of the Ian Fleming novel Casino Royale the James Bond story
Casino-Royale-The-Algerian-Love-Knot-Of-Vesper-Lynd.html
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The visitor film review written by Eddie Phanichkul
The-Visitor-Is-Gone,-But-Not-Forgotten.html
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Ironman film review written by Stuart Nachbar
Comics-For-Extra-Credit.html
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A review of Meet Bill, an existentialist comedy written by Melisa Wallack and directed by Melisa Wallack and Bernie Goldmann.
DVD-Review-Meet-Bill.html
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The Bucket List is one of the best movies of 2008, and it would be cruel not to give it an Oscar award. It teaches viewers how to make the best out of any situation, even a tragic illness like brain cancer.
The-Bucket-List-(2008).html
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Forrest Gump. One of the most inspirational film characters of all time. Forrest symbolizes the way we wish to deal with the problems we face throughout the course of our lives,
Who-is-Forrest-Gump.html
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A review of the Sex in the City movie made in Hollywood
Hollywood-Does-Not-Leave-Us-Feeling-Happily-Ever-After.html
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The movie version of The Secret combines documentary stylings and self-help dialogue to create an impressive tableau.
The-Secret-Behind-The-Secret.html
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The Batman Superman Movie is an animated film released in 1998. The World's Finest team-up needs to battle the Joker, who is cooking up a new scheme with Lex Luthor.
The-World-Needs-a-Superman.html
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Tim Burton's classic Christmas/Halloween movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas has quickly become one of the most renowned animated holiday films in movie history
The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Movie-Now-in-3D-Animation.html
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Watch out for all new movie reviews, latest film reviews, articles and various other details for latest releases like Defiance, The Spirit, Marley & Me, Valkyrie.
Film-Reviews-Latest-Movie-Reviews.html
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XSitePro is often called the the web designers software of choice. In this review you will find out if XSitePro is as good as they say it is.
XSitePro-An-Honest-Review-of-XsitePreo-Web-Design-Software.html
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A review of the easy websitedesign software XSitePro version 2
XSitePro-2-Review,-is-XSitePro-Still-Easy-Website-design.html
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Travel reviews
Travel-Reviews.html
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Website reviews
Website-Reviews.html
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MythBusters is a television show that was originally produced for the Discovery Channel in the US but has recently begun being broadcast in other countries, including the UK and Australia.
History-of-MythBusters.html
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This is simply a tongue in cheek analysis of leather briefcases as used by accountants and assassins alike.
Of-Leather-Briefcases,-Accountants-and-Assassins.html
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Ice Cream Could Save The World - at the least ice cream tastes good
Ice-Cream-Could-Save-The-World.html
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Imagine a twelve year old boy about to experience his coming of age ritual. He is told that among his peers in this ceremony, he and he alone must not neglect the gift he has for it was given him by prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon him.
Got-Gift-Don't-Worry-You'll-Get-It.html
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The Encarta Encyclopedia defines the word diva as a spoilt brat, attention-seeker, show-off or bragger. Derived from the Italian, the word diva used to mean "goddess" or "exceptional female singer" but over the years the word has become known in popular culture to describe a very difficult, hard to handle woman or man.
What's-a-Diva-Demon-or-Darling.html
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An amusing article about fatherhood
Fatherhood-According-To-Larry.html
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An amusing article about how to ask your parents for money
How-to-Ask-Your-Parents-For-Money-(And-Get-Rejected-Fast!).html
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Unlike clothes, you cannot disown a personalized business card holder with business cards in it! So what happens when your business card holder is found in these places and everybody you know teases and confronts you about it?
Excuses-For-When-Your-Business-Card-Holder-Turns-Up-in-the-Most-Unlikely-Places.html
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A humourous look at culture and a different generation
Disposable-Culture-And-You-One-Man's-Look-At-His-Generation.html
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It's great if you can choose the right gifts for your friends and family but that doesn't always happen. In this article I comment upon some of the gift ideas that I've received and offer a great gift idea.
Bad-Gift-Ideas-Or-Are-They.html
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Folkestone in the English county of Kent hosts the Folkestone Literary Festival
Celebration-of-the-Written-Word-at-the-Folkestone-Literary-Festival.html
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Peter Rabbit was a figment of the imagination of the very creative Beatrix Potter. The author was born in 1866 in Victorian Kensington London.
Potter-Pets.html
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Spring-cleaning in the Summer at the Local Brocante a whimsical article written by Johnny Summerton
Spring-cleaning-in-the-Summer-at-the-Local-Brocante.html
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An article showing how you can teach your children about money matters
6-Proven-Ways-to-Teach-Your-Child-About-Money-Matte.html
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Several years back my boss' boss walked into my office and declared me to be an outlaw-rebel-maverick. I thanked her, which was clearly not what she wanted. But what did she expect from an unbranded individual who frequently strayed from the herd?
No-Blind-Aye-in-Team.html
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What created Goodman Brown? A man so tormented by what even he considered to be a dream that it changed his life in a profound negative way forever.
A-Character-Analysis-Of-Hawthorne's-Young-Goodman-Brown.html
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Some of what is new in my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, reveals historical details about China unknown in the West, or even in China itself, for that matter.
What-is-New-in-My-Book.html
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Everyone-Can-Write-By-a-Dyslexic.html
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Until you're writing, you're not a writer. So the first piece of advice I offer is to ignore the fear and just start writing stories.
Discovering-How-to-Rapidly-Accelerate-Your-Spiritual-Growth-Through-Writing-Stories.html
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An article written by author Bill Seaton about zoos and why zoos exist
Zoos-More-Than-a-Walk-in-the-Park.html
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living the life of a psychic, an empath, a ghost guide, an author and a mom is an authentic existence and that brings me immeasurable joy.
A-Normal-Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Psychic.html
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As Chariots Of Fire did for Eric Liddell and Braveheart did for William Wallace, the 2002 film A Beautiful Mind made mathematician John Nash a household name
Playing-Games-What-John-Nash-Was-Actually-Famous-For.html
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I've interacted with ghosts for as long as I can remember. They were my playmates when I was younger and as I got older, in an odd sort of way, they became my teachers.
3-Things-You-Can-Learn-From-Ghosts-About-How-to-Live.html
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Dragons are more than just creatures of myth; they are beings of legend. They are even considered gods in some cultures. Dragons of ancient times garner fear and respect but dragons of modern times entertain and inspire the imagination.
Dragons-Media-Magic!.html
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What do you do when confronted with the sight of a CCTV security camera?
Things-You-Should-Never-Do-in-Front-of-a-CCTV-Security-Camera.html
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nostalgic writing from Linda Rader Overman
Writing-My-Way-Back-Into-My-Childhood.html
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Writing advice for book, short story, poem, essay, article, reviews, and educational authors
Writing-Advice.html
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Every college student hears each and every professor say that essay writing should consist of the basic component or parts. So what are they talking about,
The-Basics-of-Essay-Writing.html
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Good writing and study habits begin with learning from past experiences.
Study-Habits-For-Writing.html
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Anyone can write college essays or term papers, but not everyone can do it correctly.
How-to-Write-Better-College-Essays-and-Termpapers.html
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Writing a better scholarship essay than your peers is critical to establish why you, the college applicant, deserve the money and not somebody else.
How-to-Write-a-Better-Scholarship-Essay-For-College.html
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To produce quality term papers and essays the one tasked to do it should conduct a huge amount of research to accomplish the project with flying colors.
3-Handy-Tips-In-Researching-For-Term-Papers-And-Essays.html
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Proofreading is an essential part to your writing experience, and writing well-received college essays is a central part to your future career opportunities.
College-Essays-You're-Never-Too-Old-to-Proofread.html
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An article offering information about selecting a genre in which to write written by John H. Manhold
Selecting-A-Genre-In-Which-To-Write.html
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An article written by Melvin M. Harter about how he constructed his novel Some Kind of Angel
How-I-Constructed-Some-Kind-Of-Angel.html
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The author of 3 Aces Richard Ide explains his character Dawn Carlisle
The-Origins-of-Dawn-Carlisle.html
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Some pretty good advice about writing fiction
Revisiting-the-Right-Stuff.html
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Twists at the ending of a story is like putting icing on a cake, a cherry on top of a sundae, or nuts in brownies. It is the ultimate satisfaction.
Writing-Twists.html
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All creative writers are bound to an invisible law of journalism. From the beginning of time, the same structure has been used. All of the great writers use it. But after this lesson, you will see that short story structure is far more than the initial breakdown:
Creative-Writers-Study-13-Points-on-Short-Story-Structure.html
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Fiction writing needs to be attention-grabbing and which also makes your readers feel excited about the plot of the story.
Fiction-Writing-The-Elements-of-Plot.html
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Children love rhyme. The rhythm of the text, the way the words bounce off the tongue can be especially appealing to young children who are mastering language and reading. There are two vehicles for verse in the children's market: poetry and rhyming stories. Both have special guidelines.
How-To-Write-Great-Children's-Poetry-&-Rhyming-Stories.html
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People who write poetry for the first time usually write from the top of their heads. This means, once inspiration hits them, they write down whatever they felt during that inspired moment in the simplest possible words that they could use.
The-Art-of-Poetry-Writing.html
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Writing a bereavement poem can be an expreddive outlet for hurt and emotions
Tips-On-Penning-A-Bereavement-Poem.html
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An article offering information and advice about researching historical novels
Researching-The-Historical-Novel,-Part-I.html
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I have mentioned previously that the Romance genre is almost a sure bet, and that mystery stories are a pretty close second. I also included adventure in the popular list, but particularly dwell on the historical novel because it not only has remained popular through the years, but recently has experienced somewhat of a growth period, as has the formerly almost dormant western.
Researching-The-Historical-Novel,-Part-II.html
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Memoir is an article from Susanna Barlow explaining how her book What peace there may be came about
Memoir.html
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there are many ways in beating writer’s block that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Beating-Writers-Block-The-Easy-Way.html
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Among writers, there are often arguments about writer's block and whether it even exists. However, all writers will experience it at some stage. Here's how to handle it.
Writer's-Block-Recover-From-The-Writing-Disease.html
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Advice for writers about using pull quotes to draw attention as part of their persuasive writing techniques
Persuasive-Writing-Techniques-Pull-Quotes.html
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Advice about preparing and writing a wedding speech
Writing-a-Wedding-Speech-Made-Easy.html
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Writing in retirement is a great way to pass on your life experiences to the younger generation
Writing-in-Retirement-is-an-Ideal-Way-to-Share-Life-Experiences-With-Your-Loved-Ones.html
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Writing tips from book writer Bill Seaton
A-Writer-Looks-Back-Gives-Tips.html
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An article about a vacation and book writing tips
Vacation-Time-Well-Spent.html
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Words can be meningless babbel unles you are accurate
Babbel-In-so-Many-Words.html
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Have you ever experienced writing a letter of reference and not knowing what to write? Has anyone approached you requesting a letter of reference and you felt you had to say no? Have you ever wondered how to write a letter of reference?
Learning-How-to-Write-a-Letter-of-Reference.html
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Writing is a quickly learned skill for those who have a strong desire. Within a year or two, most writing students are ready to charge into the future fully prepared.
Choosing-the-Right-Writing-Course.html
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I am going to write about research and I believe that it would be better for me to define the word before explaining it in detail. The Webster Dictionary defines research as,
Research-Seek-and-You-Will-Find.html
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Here are my tips to write a better cover letter for your resume. Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first - and sometimes lasting -- impression.
How-to-Write-a-Better-Cover-Letter-For-Your-Resume.html
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Yes, writing has rules, just like everything else. One of the greatest things about writing is that most people can become good, selling writers in only two years.
Learning-the-Rules-of-Writing.html
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Technical writing, sometimes called business writing, is writing for a specific purpose and with a specific goal. Usually its goal is to inform/instruct or persuade/argue.
You-Can-Learn-Writing-Style-What-is-Technical-Writing.html
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Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was very eager to develop my writing style. Not that I understood what style was, but everybody else had one, so I wanted one, too.
Developing-Your-Style.html
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Here are seven good reasons to join a creative writer's group:
Write-in-a-Writer's-Group.html
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When you sit down to write, where do all the writing ideas go?
Generating-Writing-Ideas.html
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Although my comments in this article are primarily directed toward retirees sixty-five and above, they could also apply to virtually anyone over fifty-five who is retired or semi-retired and has a lot of extra time on their hands.
Retirees-and-the-Write-Stuff.html
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As creative writers, you must feel the mood your are writing about. It is imperative if you want to reach your audience. And how are you supposed to do that? By experiencing the mood.
Creative-Writers-Learn-to-Write-Your-Emotions.html
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Persons who have good writing skills revealed developing the skills in writing do not come overnight it needs hard work and constant training to achieve it.
How-to-Develop-Good-Writing-Skills.html
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Writing the first draft is what you are going to do after you had gathered all the necessary information to support your topic, planning out your whole content and after you had prepared your ideas for the subject that you are going to write.
The-First-Draft.html
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Book that you want publishing? This article shows you how can you get your book published in just hours or days free?
How-Can-You-Get-Your-Book-Published-in-Hours-or-Days-Free.html
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In the years since I've been in publishing I can't even count on one hand how many myths I've heard or how many of them have been pushed on unknowing authors.
Get-Real!-Publishing-Myths-Exposed!.html
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Find out how Toxic the bassist Rolf Lura is!!
Exclusive-Interview-With-Toxic-Bassist-Rolf-Lura.html
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Simon Barretts interview with Holy Domain author Dan Ronco
An-Interview-With-Dan-Ronco-About-Unholy-Domain.html
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An Interview written by Simon Barett. With John Manhold About His New Book El Tigre
An-Interview-With-John-Manhold-About-His-New-Book-El-Tigre.html
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An interview with Eric Kampmann about his book Trail Thoughts
An-Interview-With-Eric-Kampmann-About-Trail-Thoughts.html
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An-Interview-With-Leo-Babauta-Author-of-the-Power-of-Less-(and-Zen-Habits).html
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