In order to answer the question I've just asked in the title, I decided to interview myself. (Now there's a stretch). After all, I've spent a lot of time reading the instructions of the people who profess to make a lot of money writing and I've spent a lot of money on the written word about writing the word so if I put it all together I should be a ( read more .. )
Or do you?Writers write. You shouldn't wait around for inspiration to come. But sometimes, there are days you can't get anything written down. Or you're at a loss for words. You can't think of anything to write. You don't have any idea what to write about.And then you end up believing you're having writer's block.You end up believing it too much, you stop writing altogether. You might even think of yourself ( read more .. )
Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you're actually being kind to your best buddy if ( read more .. )
You're Worth a Fortune because of hidden riches in your life. These can be revealed and used to develop streams of income using a quick and easy system.You know that to successfully market any product you have to first market it to yourself. Do that by taking the traditional 4 P's of marketing and turning them on yourself.Your objective is to have your client think of you and your product as one and the sa ( read more .. )
Algeria, The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country located in north parts of Africa. Algeria also happens to be the second largest country on the entire African continent. Algeria is bordered by Tunisia to the north east, Libya to the east, Niger to the south east, Mali and Mauritania to the south west, and Morocco. Algeria is only a few kilometers away from its annexed territory, Western Sa ( read more .. )
After thoroughly exploring the Pullman Historic District, we
decided to check out Chinatown, one of the many ethnic
neighbourhoods that Chicago has to offer. The weather had turned
from cool and grey with the occasional peek of sunshine to dark,
rainy and cold, so rather than walking around we decided to have
an early dinner at a Chinatown restaur ( read more .. )
The country's tenth largest island, Bohol could be found at the
center of Visayas, just between Cebu and Leyte. Bohol is a
popular destination for divers, being surrounded by dive spots
such as Panglao, Cabilao, Lapinin and Pamilacan just to name a
few. Panglao island is a perfect destination for those seeking
peace and quiet. It does not have the beach party life of
Boracy, so if you've come out to relax ( read more .. )
Boulder realtors generally act on behalf of purchasers, which means they are less likely to face the conflicts of interest of realtors who attempt to stand for purchasers and sellers simultaneously.Boulder realtors have devoted themselves in playing the role of buyers' advocates, rather than being mere salespeople. These realtors never sell anything. Instead, they try to help buyers locate and possess the b ( read more .. )
There have been quite a few complaints from publishers about late or non payment from distributors and book stores. Some have stopped sending books to large distributors because of past due invoices, some over 180 days old. Part of the problem is no response, it is bad enough when you are not getting paid, but when orders keep coming in and you are ( read more .. )
RHETORICAL QUESTIONSCopyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaHere's a question I ask as an avid reader. It's rhetorical,which means you don't have to answer it. Which is convenientwhen you think about it, since I won't hear you. I'm nottalking to you, I'm writing. The floor is all mine.Why is it that when someone's in a fight, and someone hitsthem hard enough, bright lights always explode behind theireyes?I've been c ( read more .. )
For the last six years I have been living in the beautiful
mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina. Three years ago I
experienced what many Americans have since 9/11; I was laid off
from my job and there were few prospects in sight. After nine
months of unemployment and only one call back in my field I had
the inspiration to go into business fo ( read more .. )
From our deconstruction of hundreds of Hollywood blockbusters....The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.T ( read more .. )
I'm something of a political junkie, someone who enjoys watching politicians speak. And, among their speeches I find leadership convention speeches among the most interesting. As the commentators and pundits so relentlessly tell us, leadership races can be won or lost on the content and delivery of those speeches.Let's talk about delivery, and one technique that good speakers use. Of course it's used not on ( read more .. )
It looks as if in a last ditch effort and feeble attempt to stop a freight train that professional authors refuse to get their junk off the track. At over 260 miles per hour the Amateur Author Bullet Train is ready to crush and slam the professional writers into next week. They have been warned that ( read more .. )
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it's a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.Pomeranians:Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed and seem to have retained the mellow character. They are good with children if they have been raised with ( read more .. )
Day 1: Fly into Nairobi and overnight at the famous Norfolk
Hotel in the heart of this bustling, exciting city
Day 2 - 5: Fly to Elsa's Kopje - Meru National Park in North
Eastern Kenya. Elsa's Kopje is a luxurious oasis in the wilds of
Meru National Park and was named after Elsa the lioness raised
and set free here in Meru National Park; by George and Joy
Adamson in the film Born Free. The lodge blends ( read more .. )
Although Carneros Wineries are located in both southern Napa and
Sonoma Counties, the region has always had its own unique
identity. Being a huge Pinot Noir fan, I really enjoy exploring
new, interesting wines from this region.
Carneros is an example of an AVA that has a more uniform terroir
than most. Whereas the borders of some AVAs have been extended
beyond their natural climactic boundaries because o ( read more .. )
The city of Palm Coast offers this Florida real estate
region with convenient access to the Atlantic coast and
beaches. Palm Coast, Fl is half the way between Daytona Beach
and St. Augustine, Florida and is simple to get to via
Interstate 95.This is a huge benefit when it comes to getting into and
out of Palm Coast making it very convenien ( read more .. )
When we talk about the "craft of writing," we often think of style, technique and other aspects related to creativity.
While creativity and inspiration are certainly integral considerations for writers seeking success, we should always try to remember the importance of the fundamental tools of writing - like - rules of grammar and punctuation, correct word usage and definitions, and accurate spelling.
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As a child, I loved to write. I can't remember ever not writing.I was lucky enough to have a friend, Pat, who was as besotted as I was by books and writing. In our school vacations, we would curl up for hours on end, writing, writing, writing. Our furious scribbling would be broken only by the occasional bleat of "Pat… can you listen to this for a moment?" or "What's a word that rhymes with 'autumn'?" [The ( read more .. )