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Short Stories - A Strong Opening
A short story has to catch readers in the first paragraph - try these ideas for an opening that will hook them at once and then reel them in.
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The ALL-IMPORTANT Beginning (part 1)
A brief look into the world of the first paragraph of a short story and the pressure put upon such a creature.
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MARKETING TOOLS - Part I
A good sales letter will help attract customers no matter what kind of business you run. Here are ten points to help you write a sales letter. The verbiage in the letter should be geared to a target market. Use your marketing survey materials to help choose the target persons, then write TO them.
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Journalism - Top Freelance Tips
You have a good angle for your article and a newspaper or magazine that you are going to approach. Now it is time to start writing.
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Preparing Your Novel to Send to a Publisher.
Many writers are tempted to send their story to a publisher the moment the first draft is finished. However, a thorough rewrite and edit hugely increases its chances.
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Shelved Dreams in Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop
A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.,A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.
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An Attack and a Defence....
A (vain?) attempt to work out why some games sell and some don't, why people react to games in the way they do and why some big companies seem afraid to be original and smaller ones, who have more to lose, don't.
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June 24, 1817--Treaty with the Otoe and Missouria
The treaty of June 24, 1817. What did it say? Was it important? Who signed it? Was it necessary?
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Sophocles Script Software
Sophocles was a classic Greek playwright. Many of our dramatic styles are based on his works. This scriptwriting software program is named after him; with good reason.
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A Wildlife Sanctuary Garden
Gardeners across North America are thinking in terms of creating gardens suitable for both humans and wildlife. This book provides some suggestions for implementing such a garden in your backyard.
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Canadian's in Vietnam
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
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Dove's 'My Mother Enters the Work Force'
The speaker in Rita Dove's "My Mother Enters the Work Force," does not miss the irony of all the "work" her mother did before she actually "entered the work force."
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Entering the World of Words
Upon entering the world of words, in theatre and drama we begin to learn how to see, not just the content, but the actual words used that show how the text was constructed to give a wider picture. This weeks' workshop explores the world of words and helps us to gain an insight into how test can be easily constructed to stimulate our imagination.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Longfellow was a careful scholar, and his poems reflect an intuition that allowed him to see into the heart and soul of his subject.
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Press Release Components
This article explores various press release components, from the headline to the contact info, explaining what each means, and why it's important to the press release.
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Review: Some Wildflower in My Heart
The disagreeable yet forthright narrator in Jamie Langston Turner's book Some Wildflower in My Heart makes the nearly trite subject of the novel believable and endearing.
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SEO Writing Online Press Releases
With shrinking print media outlets, online news releases have increased in use. Writing news releases with SEO techniques will help readers find the news faster.
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Short Stories - Point of View
Point of view is a key feature in any story - trying several different approaches can help in deciding on the voice that will serve the story most effectively.
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Split Testing Marketing Guru Tip
One of the most overlooked, powerful online or offline direct response marketing techniques for improving lead generation is split testing - most questions answered here.
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The All Important Beginning (Part 2 of 2)
The second part of an article dealing with beginings in short stories.
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Writing Dialogue That Speaks
What is theater without dialogue? Can a play exist without the accompanying words? Of course not. But just writing a bunch of words into sentences and paragraphs guarantees nothing. It is the crafting of the words that helps determine success or failure.
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Writing for the World Wide Web
If you're a freelance writer, discouraged by rejection slips, why not learn to write for the web.
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Writing Perfect Press Releases
Media releases are cost-efficient and can be amazingly effective marketing tools. Find out how to ensure that your key audiences are reading about your business
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Charles Dickens's 'Dombey and Son'
This series of articles will explore the themes of 'Dombey and Son' by Charles Dickens.
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Dee dee dah Dum
Where do you go if you've got a song stuck in your head?
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Do I really need a cover letter?
Overview of a cover letter, and why it is an imperative component of your career-marketing package.
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Esperanto and Science Fiction. Part One
Esperanto and Science Fiction: the first of a series of articles on this subject.
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Focus, Focus, Focus...
Find out why developing an unfocused resume, or providing a long list of positions you have held throughout your career can be detrimental to your job search campaign.
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He’s Not "Just a PA"
A discussion of the difficult, and important, job of the production assistant.

Missing Mom
Part of my grieving/healing process involves sharing my memories of my mother with others. This article may or may not be appropriate for this venue, but it's something I want to do.
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Naturally Gardening
"Lovely as formal gardens can be, it is these informal schemes, in which boulders form so important a part, that appeal so tremendously" - Edna Walling
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Point of View --The Basics
What is a narrator? How does a writer use them to tell a story? What does it mean to write in "first person" point of view? The answers are here!
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The Hero's Journey: Belly of the Whale
Part five of my series exploring Campbell's <b>Hero with a Thousand Faces</b> in RenPic's action adventure series. I examine one of the most common symbols surrounding the departure of the hero on his (or her) journey.
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Under Forty is Not Bad
Joe DiMaggio. That’s it. The team that has won more World Championships and lost more World Championships has had only one right handed hitter who hit at least 40 home runs in a single season. In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs.
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Write Compelling Opening Lines
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
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Write Persuasively and Sell Your Ebooks Online
Write a web page that motivates readers to buy your ebook.
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A response from "The Colorado Advisory Network "
The Colorado Advisory Network's response to the Resolution Against Psychotropic Medications.
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Activities for Developing Creativity
Visual imagery, software for developing creative thinking, and a review of material on developing creativity are the primary focus of this article.
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Child Rape Dossier
Anti-Aboriginal propaganda, replete with graphic descriptions of child rape, have reached the UK. Let's critically examine words and images from an article in The Times.
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Great Beginnings Part 1
How to begin your science fiction story. A look at some different types of beginnings and how you can use the same approach in your own writing.
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John Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River'
The first of a montly series, this article explores some of the issues surrounding Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River,' a fairy tale written for a little girl, who would later become his wife.
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Pubertal Development in Boys
Discussions of puberty often ignore boys' development. Learn about the developmental changes your son will undergo during puberty.
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The Japanese Sword -- Part One
The Japanese sword combines unbreakability, rigidity and lethal cutting power, and it is in the resolution of these conflicting practical requirements that it emerges as a triumph of the forger’s art.
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The King of the Golden River-Ruskin's Narrative as Word Painting
The short article explores Ruskin's narrative process in the text, 'The King of the Golden River.'
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The Mystery of Aimee Duvivier
Brief sketch of the life and career of Aimée Duvivier, based on existing information.
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Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790
To introduce my article on the childhood of this famous gentleman, I want to quote from the web site"Benjamin Franklin, an Enlightened American" (see html at the end of this article): "What makes a leader? Intelligence, passion, strength, devotion, charisma, tenacity, perseverance, generosity, forgiveness. Franklin possessed all of these qualities and that is why he is considered to be one of the greatest American minds and a proud pillar of our national heritage. However, our affinity for Franklin extends deeper. He seems to embody and personify the American dream. Born the son of a candlemaker, few people would have surmised that Franklin would master so many disciplines. His story proves that with determination and dedication, success is within anyone's grasp. A leading American statesman, inventor, philanthropist, publisher, revolutionary, and thinker, Benjamin Franklin was truly the Enlightened American."
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Rejuvenation of Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Yes even the king and queen of evergreen shrubbery can get out of bounds and require remedial prunning. Rejuvenation pruning takes faith. Here's how you can tackle unruly, unsightly rhododendrons and azaleas.
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