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There are several different ways to express direct and indirect character thoughts. Some require the use of quotation marks and others the use of italics.

Internal dialogue, also referred to as internal monologue, occurs when a writer transposes the character's thoughts or emotions into the text.

Avoid using toxic vocabulary on oneself and one's child. Instead, make use of positive and affirmative words and statements to boost self-esteem and confidence.

Carlos Castaneda reveals the secrets of movement and awareness practised by the shamans of ancient Mexico.

An easy way to determine if your novel or short story is balanced between dialogue, description and narrative, plus some tips on corrections if you need them.

Freewrite, letting your subconscious thoughts come out in spontaneous dialogue, to discover who your characters are.

Anorexia is typically viewed as a female problem, but Gary Grahl's new book is an insightful look into the twisted mind of a young man with an eating disorder.

The key to success and happiness can be summed up in three words: strong self-esteem. People who believe they have value and worth are happier and more successful.

Deep point of view cuts out filters, telling, and other poor writing techniques to pull the reader into the mind of the protagonist.

Has Odd Thomas met his match in Forever Odd, a Dean Koontz novel published in 2006 by Bantam Publishers? This novel is full of psychic magnetisms, suspense and more.

The final draft of a novel manuscript includes revision for pace, a dialogue read-through, and line editing.

With the ascendant or rising sign in Gemini, the personality will subconsciously reveal clues about character through eye movements, speech patterns, body language.

Gemini being the third of the Sun Signs, prides itself on communications. Considered a curious, child-like soul of the Zodiac, forever seeking out new information.

An essential part of achieving happiness is learning from the past. Through introspection, acceptance and understanding, happiness is an easily reached state of mind.

You can find happiness in your life by accepting your past and planning for your future. By doing so, you open the door to mindfulness, or living in the moment

Outraged by the killing of children in the 2006 Israeli Palestinian conflict Patti Smith joined forces with renowned photographer Paolo Pellegrin on the exhibition Qana.

Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney uses rhetoric and grammatical innuendo to enforce the validity of Astrophil's advances on Stella in this celebrated sonnet sequence.

Can someone's eyes really let you tell if they're lying or even tell if they like you? Here's how to use eye contact to become a mind reader.

A must-read text book for all trainee helpers and counselors, The Skilled Helper sets out a model that can be used to help move clients forward in their lives.

Nine specific goals to get published this year.

Successful authors possess certain attributes which keep them on track with the writing task and into the publishing circle. Do you apply the seven attributes?

There are several common mistakes that can be avoided in writing fiction. They are easy to fix, making an editor's job less stressful.

Writers of fiction know that there are many skills one needs in order to be successful, one of the most important is creating unique, interesting characters.

Pat Conroy's long awaited novel is a loving and brutally honest portrayal of Charleston, SC and its inhabitants

The narcissist sends a message to his psychotherapist: there is nothing you can teach me, I am as intelligent as you are.

Have you decided on what you want to change in your life? New Year's resolutions result in change. Why not start with how you think?