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What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Pisces represented by the Fishes.
Some Quick Tips on Creating Heroes and Villains
Most writers find that their stories are character-driven: the story's direction is determined by the goals and needs of the characters. Usually, this is a good thing.
Toy Commercials and Holiday Marketing
There are ways to circumvent the negative effects of media on children by encouraging healthy, inspiring activity, free from toy commercials and holiday marketing.
How to Find Clean Pictures on Flickr.com
Searching for pictures on the Internet can sometimes turn up indecent or objectionable material. To avoid this, Flickr.com, a photo sharing site, has SafeSearch.
How to Optimize Online Book Reviews
A good book review deserves to be read, but how can book reviewers drive readers to their content and increase pageviews? Learn how to write a strategic book review.
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers – Wordiness
Writers can jinx their chances of publication simply by being too wordy. Just what does 'wordiness' mean, and how can it be fixed? Mostly, it's simply too many words.
How to Write a Bibliography for History
The bibliography is one of the most overlooked sections in an essay, but is easily one of the most important. Here are a few tips to create a good history bibliography.
Best Poetry Blogs: A Baker's Dozen
Can't afford $30,000-plus for a poetry MFA program? Engaging with poetry blogs can advance your education in the art of poetry-free of charge.
A Guide to Today's Digital Book Printing
In today's digital age, self publishing is easier than ever before. Printing a book with on demand publishing or uploading an eBook self publishing is attractive to many.
Writing Young Adult Books – Selene Castrovilla
Author Selene Castrovilla shares her experience and advice on writing YA novels, creating characters, developing voice, and using profanity in young adult literature.
Characterisation and the Zodiac - Scorpio
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Scorpio represented by the Scorpi
How to Get Motivated to Write
Have a great book or short story to write, but finding it hard to make it happen? Here are some ways to help get novel ideas on to paper. Read on for details.
How to get Published
How to get published and understand the different options therein.
Writing a Novel – Tips on Using Humour
What are the secrets to writing humorous fiction successfully? (What if the writer is the only one who thinks it's funny?) There are "Comedy Guidelines" that will help.
Top WordPress Plugins for Twitter
Plugins are programming scripts that can enhance a blog's functionality. Twitter plugins allow users to leverage the micro-blogging service on their blogs.
How to Write Book Reviews for Web Content Sites
Follow these tips and you can make money by writing book reviews for ezines and other web-based publications.
Top WordPress Plugins for Sharing Blog Posts
Plugins are programming scripts that can enhance a blog's functionality or increase blog traffic.
How to Revise a Poem
Most aspiring writers are familiar with the process of writing a poem. But have they learned the art of revision? This guide offers tips & tricks for efficient editing.
What is Research?
Research is much more than looking up information. This article will describe the steps involved in properly conducting research for school or work.
How to Find Freelance Blogging Jobs
Freelance writers can increase their income by applying for some of the many blogging jobs available online.
Tips on Finding Television Journalism Jobs
Learn proven strategies to find television journalism jobs like creating a journalism video that highlights your skills, networking with industry professionals and more.
New Detroit Daily Press Suspends Publication
Detroit's newest daily newspaper published for only one week, although it still hopes to resume in 2010. Distribution problems and lack of ad revenue plagued the launch.
An Agent's Guide to Writing Children's Fiction
Children's writing is big business as Sarah Molloy, agent at AM Heath, knows full well. Have you remembered what it's like to be a child?
Interview – YA Writer Selene Castrovilla
YA author Selene Castrovilla talks about getting her first novel published, if agents are really necessary, and juggling writing time with family life.
How to Use Anecdotes When Writing Memoirs
When writing a memoir, it is important to know how to use anecdotes effectively: lead into these mini-stories smoothly and show the action vividly.
Prioritization and Time Management
The freedom to choose what activities you undertake each day is one of the best parts of being a freelance writer. But it's not all fun and games.
Writing Out of A Slump
Even the most experienced writers face writing blocks. And in the writing community is always best to look for some creative writing exercises. Get over writer's block wi
How to Get a Poem Published
What every poet should know before submitting work. Why editor's reject excellent work and print less stellar prose. Requirements the author should know.
Self-Publishing for the Kindle
With the traditional book market shrinking, many authors are turning to self-publishing and the Kindle is as easy and quick as it gets.
How to Choose an Online Article Writing Site
There are more than a few article submission sites online. Choosing the best site is an important decision.
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