I hate to admit this, but I rarely get an original idea. That's bad for a writer.However, I've got lots of paperback friends who help me sound smarter. They're the seven reference texts I keep on top of my desk. Here they are, and why each one means so much to me.1. Dictionary – And old teacher once told me, ''If you don't know the meaning, look it up.'' Sound advice. My desk copy is ''Webster's New World D ( read more .. )
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon – understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.The Hero's Journey:· Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.· Gives the wri ( read more .. )
I had my first book and my first baby in the same year. Not great planning, I know, but it just turned out that way. Now I'm nearing the two year mark and reflecting on what I've lost and what I've managed to get back after absorbing the inevitable changes that come from having a child. I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight, that's good. I'm exercising and practicing yoga again, that's good. I'm writing again ( read more .. )
In today's marketing world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were cut and dryed are actually still being openly discussed when it comes to audio and internet marketing.
About 80% of all visitors to your website are using computers that are capable of using both audio and video present ( read more .. )
Niche Marketing is the last great frontier for the small business entrepreneur. Out there in the 'real' world, small businesses don't have a half fair chance of competing against the giant international corporations of the world. The Internet has evened the odds for small business. The Internet has created a real equal opportunity for those who are ( read more .. )
What�s the world comin� to?I know that�s not the typical opening to one of my columns, but this one is different because I�m having a real hard time writing it. I�m in pain. Real physical pain. There are two holes in the back left knee of my sweatpants, and I also have about a one inch scratch right on the back of that same knee that�s really stinging. And guess why? A &%*@ dog bit me!Thatï¿ ( read more .. )
As an affiliate it's likely that you're accustomed to writing product comparisons to enrich your website. If only it were that easy to compare the two largest and most popular affiliate networks. Both have an array of high quality merchant partners that affiliates can sign on with to forward buyers and receive commissions. There's no reason why ( read more .. )
Escape from the daily grind and combine a rejuvenating holiday where you can relax on white sandy beaches, take a swim with the friendly colorful reef fish that eat straight out of your hands.
Shop at the many duty free retailers and visit the local market and to top your day off why not head out to one of the many restaurants that provide a wide range of local seafood and cuisine.
Vanuatu is a land of ric ( read more .. )
Been working too hard for too long? Need to get away and play
some golf, you will want to check out golf holidays package
vacations from your travel agent. Travel arrangements are often
referred to as "stay and play" plans because you stay at a
certain hotel and receive rights to play at a certain golf
course while you are there. When making these arrangements, make
sure there are not special requirements ( read more .. )
For many mortgage professionals, frequent travel is a way of life. A big concern of frequent travelers is how to remain productive without access to the normal resources. Sometimes that first trip leaves you feeling like a fish out of water. Especially if you didn't anticipate your customer's needs. But with each new journey, you will learn more ways to function efficiently. With a little planning, you can ( read more .. )
Joint ventures are the key to financial happiness on the internet, and I do believe that they are related to dating - they follow the same structure.
Now most people date a few people and then settle down with one person, or into bachelorhood where they "have to do everything all by themselves"; most people find the dating process extremely difficult and nerve racking.
Which is why they'd rather sit at ( read more .. )
You can't fool Mother Nature. But she sure can fool you. What a beauty she is -- wowing us with her spacious skies and purple mountains majesty, and taunting us with her tantalizing tapestries of flora, fauna and frolicking creatures. From the spine-tingling glacial lakes of Alaska to the heart-warming mystical canyons of Arizona, I've experienced ( read more .. )
What better surprise for a child than a fantastic playground in your own backyard. There are few things children love more than slides, swing sets, and playgrounds in general. Instead of making the trek to your neighborhood park, installing a playground in your own backyard is a great solution. There is a spectacular selection of quality playground equipment on the market, but the main choice you will have ( read more .. )
Many people have never heard of Bhutan, the country that values
Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product! Bhutan is
a landlocked little country roughly the size of Switzerland. It
is bounded on the north and northwest by Tibet, with India
touching its remaining borders and Nepal a bit to the west.
Virtually the entire country is mountainous, peaking at
24,777ft. North to south it features three ( read more .. )
In between climbing pagodas and snapping pictures of golden
goddesses, most travelers to Asia take time to visit the
shopping districts. The quality and selection of designer
clothing and extravagant items found in shops across Asia will
not disappoint those with a penchant for luxury goods. From
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The Ghan is a living legend in Australian history and offers the
ultimate journey through the heart of the Australian continent.
Named after Afghan cameleers who originally helped open up the
desert interior of Australia in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, the Ghan is at once a luxury railway train and a 3000
kilometre railway journey that meanders from the fertile
Adelaide countryside through the r ( read more .. )
The following is a List that I have gathered through years of
experience and research. They don't neccessarily apply to an
Outdoor Adventurer. You Pick and choose your priorities
according to your destination and the length of your stay. Visit
http://www.thecampingguide.com for more information and the
necessary gear for your trip.
Gear Essentials · Day Pack · Flashlight · Compact Binoculars ·
First Aid K ( read more .. )
Online writing is really self-publishing made easier and potentially much more lucrative with much less cost and investment to be made. But what is self-publishing and what does it have to do with online writing?Self-publishing is older than America and through the centuries great fortunes have been made by folks who opted to privately produce and ( read more .. )
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem like just a bit of fun, but this activity actually holds other benefits as well.1. Certain breeds are accustomed to an active lifestyle, so, when they are forced to remain idle, they tend to create interesting diversions to entertain themselves. Unfortunately, their idea of fun may be something ( read more .. )
A pretty smart guy reminded me recently of the reason we're in business. He said it's to "create customers."I thought about that and decided I had to agree.Our businesses exist for a reason. I use to think the reason was to make widgets (insert your product or service here). But our customer needs to come first because a warehouse full of widgets does not a business make. However, add a line of several hund ( read more .. )