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In the first five pages of a novel, use actions or traits that psychologically cause readers to relate to or like a character very quickly.

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Learn different approaches to making a TV ad with these famous examples: MasterCard, Got Milk, & Apple Computers.

"Almost" thirty? "Almost" ready to commit? "Almost" in that dream career? Meet Nora, your "almost" soulmate in a new novel from Holly Shumas

Knowing how to begin a story is one of the many challenges faced by fiction writers. Creating a strong opening is key to setting the tone for the story as a whole.

Holes is a brilliant novel about a young boy's struggle to make amends for a crime that he did not commit.

Sam Hughes is a normal teenage girl, except that she's never met her father because he died in Vietnam. She lives with her uncle, Emmet while trying to figure life out.

The much anticipated 'Sex and the City' film makes its debut: fans will surely love it, while others many not enjoy the bland dialogue and extensive run time.

Rose Castillo Guilbault's Farmworker's Daughter: Growing up Mexican in America takes readers on both a familiar & unfamiliar journey through self discovery & realization

Estranged from her parents, pregnant, confused and tired, Georgina wants to run away but discovers that there are some things you can't leave behind.

Farahad Zama once again takes readers to the Indian city of Vizag in this charming story about the complicated nature of love, romance and family responsibilities.

Jen's debut novel, Typical American, portrays a Chinese immigrant, Ralph, who struggles with keeping his Chinese culture while adjusting to American ways of living.

Have a Batman fan on your Christmas list? You could do a lot worse than the Batman: The Complete Animated Series DVD box set. 9/10.

The use of the word "I" is generally discouraged in Journalism. In fiction "I" is used in first-person narration. That style allows for readers involvement in the story.

A review of the new film inspired by a Stephen King short story, 1408. Starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, it really gets in your head.

First with virginity, now pregnancy, director Judd Apatow scores another comedy hit.

Buckle up: Anyone who is planning on diving into the world of Andrew Davidson's first novel, The Gargoyle, is in for one crazy ride.

More than putting together plot, character and setting, the success of a story also lies within the writing itself. Aspiring authors may consider these valuable tips.

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has a rolling application process, so there is no deadline for applications. Here is how to apply and get past the first round.

Writing a novel is an overwhelming task, but hold on to your pen. Writing the novel is only one of the steps to successfully finishing a book.

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