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Dominique Swain and Marisa Coughlan on the 'Pumpkin' Experience
An interview with the co-stars of United Artists' "Pumpkin," Marisa Coughlan and Dominique Swain. In the article, the girls discuss what it was liking living in the sorority world on-screen and-- in Coughlan's case-- off-screen as well.
interview • movie • pumpkin • sorority life
An interview with the co-stars of United Artists' "Pumpkin," Marisa Coughlan and Dominique Swain. In the article, the girls discuss what it was liking living in the sorority world on-screen and-- in Coughlan's case-- off-screen as well.
interview • movie • pumpkin • sorority life
The Mighty Columbia
A description of one man's challenge to swim from British Columbia to Washinton and Oregon along the length of the Columbia River.
columbia • swain • hydro electric dams • watersheds • columbia lake
A description of one man's challenge to swim from British Columbia to Washinton and Oregon along the length of the Columbia River.
columbia • swain • hydro electric dams • watersheds • columbia lake
For Men Only
Society typically believes that breast cancer is only suffered by women. This fact is far from the truth. Thought the incident of breast cancer is lessin males, they can, and do, suffer from the disease.
breast cancer • men and breast cancer • males • canadian health • male breast cancer
Society typically believes that breast cancer is only suffered by women. This fact is far from the truth. Thought the incident of breast cancer is lessin males, they can, and do, suffer from the disease.
breast cancer • men and breast cancer • males • canadian health • male breast cancer
Kiss Me While I Sleep
"Kiss Me While I Sleep," published in 2004, is an action filled thriller with romantic tension, beautiful Paris scenery, and a tight action-filled plot.
kiss me while i sleep by linda howard • linda howard mystery novels • linda howard • mystery novels • kiss me while i sleep
"Kiss Me While I Sleep," published in 2004, is an action filled thriller with romantic tension, beautiful Paris scenery, and a tight action-filled plot.
kiss me while i sleep by linda howard • linda howard mystery novels • linda howard • mystery novels • kiss me while i sleep
Techniques of the Selling Writer
Techniques of the Selling Writer is an essential guide for writing a novel or short story and getting published. It has been a bestselling writing book for over 15 years.
techniques of the selling writer • dwight v. swain • creative fiction • writing a book • how to sell your book
Techniques of the Selling Writer is an essential guide for writing a novel or short story and getting published. It has been a bestselling writing book for over 15 years.
techniques of the selling writer • dwight v. swain • creative fiction • writing a book • how to sell your book
China's Long March into Africa
Africa's massive wealth of untapped resources has become the center of attraction for Chinese migrants. How are the Chinese different from Europeans?
chinese in africa • china-africa migration • how chinese are perceived in africa • zheng he • mwamlaka shariff lali
Africa's massive wealth of untapped resources has become the center of attraction for Chinese migrants. How are the Chinese different from Europeans?
chinese in africa • china-africa migration • how chinese are perceived in africa • zheng he • mwamlaka shariff lali
The Best Fiction Writing Book
Whether you want to get into the Iowa MFA Writers' Workshop or sell a story to the New Yorker, this book will help you write better, from characters to theme to plot.
fiction • good writing book • swain • techniques of the selling writer • fiction
Whether you want to get into the Iowa MFA Writers' Workshop or sell a story to the New Yorker, this book will help you write better, from characters to theme to plot.
fiction • good writing book • swain • techniques of the selling writer • fiction
Me, the Missing and the Dead, by Jenny Valentine
A story about loss, memory, and how people fill the gaps of absence.
jenny valentine • me the missing and the dead • finding violet park • ya • fiction
A story about loss, memory, and how people fill the gaps of absence.
jenny valentine • me the missing and the dead • finding violet park • ya • fiction
Writing Conflict-Filled Scenes
Dwight Swain's Scene can be broken down into easy segments to enable the writer to write a high tension, interesting story segment.
scene • sequel • peaks • pacing • action
Dwight Swain's Scene can be broken down into easy segments to enable the writer to write a high tension, interesting story segment.
scene • sequel • peaks • pacing • action
Devour Review
Jake Gray and his friends begin to play "The Pathway" but Jake starts having terrifying visions. Black magic and the devil are a large part of the mystery.
jensen ackles • devour • occult horror • b horror • 2005 horror
Jake Gray and his friends begin to play "The Pathway" but Jake starts having terrifying visions. Black magic and the devil are a large part of the mystery.
jensen ackles • devour • occult horror • b horror • 2005 horror
DVD Review – The Thick Of It, The Specials
A well produced DVD package containing the special episodes of the BBC's award-winning comedy series let down slightly by some of the extra features.
the thick of it: the specials dvd • review the thick of it specials • the thick of it specials bbc • thick of it dvd • the thick of it the rise of the nutters
A well produced DVD package containing the special episodes of the BBC's award-winning comedy series let down slightly by some of the extra features.
the thick of it: the specials dvd • review the thick of it specials • the thick of it specials bbc • thick of it dvd • the thick of it the rise of the nutters
Witty Satire 'Pumpkin' Shows Christina Ricci in a New Light
A review of the new Christina Ricci movie, "Pumpkin." The film, which also stars Brenda Blethyn and Dominique Swain, opens in limited release June 28.
movie • film • review • critique • comedy
A review of the new Christina Ricci movie, "Pumpkin." The film, which also stars Brenda Blethyn and Dominique Swain, opens in limited release June 28.
movie • film • review • critique • comedy
Cigar, Pleasantly Perfect in Dubai
Cigar and Pleasantly Perfect are the only horses to win the Breeders' Cup Classic in the fall and follow that up with a victory in the UAE Dubai Classic the next spring.
cigar breeders' cup • cigar dubai classic • pleasantly perfect breeders' cup • pleasantly perfect dubai classic • horses won breeders' cup and dubai classic
Cigar and Pleasantly Perfect are the only horses to win the Breeders' Cup Classic in the fall and follow that up with a victory in the UAE Dubai Classic the next spring.
cigar breeders' cup • cigar dubai classic • pleasantly perfect breeders' cup • pleasantly perfect dubai classic • horses won breeders' cup and dubai classic
The Decision That Starts the Story
Start your story in such a way that the reader has to buy the book to keep reading.
opening chapter • opening hook • hooking the reader • book sales • capturing reader interest
Start your story in such a way that the reader has to buy the book to keep reading.
opening chapter • opening hook • hooking the reader • book sales • capturing reader interest
The Inciting Incident: How to Start a Story
In popular fiction, every story should start with some sort of Change to indicate to the reader that the story problem is beginning.
inciting incident • how to start a story • developing strong characters • existing situation • affected character
In popular fiction, every story should start with some sort of Change to indicate to the reader that the story problem is beginning.
inciting incident • how to start a story • developing strong characters • existing situation • affected character
The Value of the Unanticipated
A writer can inject unexpected disaster into an uninspiring scene to take it from boring to brilliant.
scene • sequel • conflict • obstacles • disaster
A writer can inject unexpected disaster into an uninspiring scene to take it from boring to brilliant.
scene • sequel • conflict • obstacles • disaster
Zimbabwe's Diamond Fields
Little is known about Zimbabwe's diamond fields. It has the capacity to either solve the current humanitarian crisis or make the situation worse.
diamonds in zimbabwe • marange • illegal diamond mining • zimbabwe diamonds fields • river ranch
Little is known about Zimbabwe's diamond fields. It has the capacity to either solve the current humanitarian crisis or make the situation worse.
diamonds in zimbabwe • marange • illegal diamond mining • zimbabwe diamonds fields • river ranch
Control Story Flow With Sequels
Dwight Swain's Sequel can be broken down into easy segments to enable the writer to write a strong story segment that develops character and transitions to the next Scene
scene • sequel • valleys • reaction • dilemma
Dwight Swain's Sequel can be broken down into easy segments to enable the writer to write a strong story segment that develops character and transitions to the next Scene
scene • sequel • valleys • reaction • dilemma
Book Chronicles Oldest Concord, MA Families
The earliest families of Concord, MA are outlined in an 1887 book that was reprinted by Heritage Books in 1995. The major families covered are listed here.
oldest concord massachusetts families • book on concord's first families • genealogical tables for concord's oldest families • old concord biographies • rev. peter bulkeley
The earliest families of Concord, MA are outlined in an 1887 book that was reprinted by Heritage Books in 1995. The major families covered are listed here.
oldest concord massachusetts families • book on concord's first families • genealogical tables for concord's oldest families • old concord biographies • rev. peter bulkeley
Free Entry To Tate Britain in London
For visitors looking for cheap things to do in London, why not pay a visit to Tate Britain and take a free tour.
tate britain in london • cheap things to do in london • john constable • free tours at tate britain • j w turner
For visitors looking for cheap things to do in London, why not pay a visit to Tate Britain and take a free tour.
tate britain in london • cheap things to do in london • john constable • free tours at tate britain • j w turner
Toronto Book Lover's Ball 2009
Book Lovers Mingled with Authors for the 4th Annual Fundraiser for Toronto's Public Libraries.
black tie gala to support toronto public library • celebrity authors help raise money for toronto lib • wayson choy supports toronto public library • book lovers ball 2009 raises money for toronto lib • toronto public library fundraiser
Book Lovers Mingled with Authors for the 4th Annual Fundraiser for Toronto's Public Libraries.
black tie gala to support toronto public library • celebrity authors help raise money for toronto lib • wayson choy supports toronto public library • book lovers ball 2009 raises money for toronto lib • toronto public library fundraiser
USA Needs a Bailout for the Green Food Industry
The auto industry wanted one; the banking sector already got one; why not give it to the "green" food companies?
bailout for green food industry • natural food holdings • niman ranch • australis aquaculture • sustainable food supply
The auto industry wanted one; the banking sector already got one; why not give it to the "green" food companies?
bailout for green food industry • natural food holdings • niman ranch • australis aquaculture • sustainable food supply
Eastern Poppies
I got ya started on Poppies last week; let’s keep goin’, beginning with eastern species.
eastern poppies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I got ya started on Poppies last week; let’s keep goin’, beginning with eastern species.
eastern poppies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Night Sins by Tami Hoag
A review of the thriller, "Night Sins" by Tami Hoag followed by the best places to buy the book online.
thriller • reading • books • novels • suspense
A review of the thriller, "Night Sins" by Tami Hoag followed by the best places to buy the book online.
thriller • reading • books • novels • suspense
Not Your Ordinary Movie Award Show
The bizzare world of the MTV Movie Awards. Catagories like no other show has ever offered. Combined with live music, this show is unique and interesting.
movie awards • mtv •
The bizzare world of the MTV Movie Awards. Catagories like no other show has ever offered. Combined with live music, this show is unique and interesting.
movie awards • mtv •
Summer of the Phoenix
A look at the rise of the careers of Joaquin and Summer Phoenix
joaquin phoenix • summer phoenix • gladiator •
A look at the rise of the careers of Joaquin and Summer Phoenix
joaquin phoenix • summer phoenix • gladiator •
Bob Baffert Has Two Dubai Champs
One of America's winningest trainers, Bob Baffert has schooled two of the nation's Dubai Classic champions, Silver Charm in 1998 and Captain Steve in 2001.
bob baffert two wins in dubai • trainer of captain steve • trainer of silver charm • captain steve in dubai • silver charm in dubai
One of America's winningest trainers, Bob Baffert has schooled two of the nation's Dubai Classic champions, Silver Charm in 1998 and Captain Steve in 2001.
bob baffert two wins in dubai • trainer of captain steve • trainer of silver charm • captain steve in dubai • silver charm in dubai
Bounty Hunters the Original Posse of Destruction
Dressed in black, long dusty overcoat, wide brimmed hat and full body armor; packs two nine millimeters on each hip, and openly carries a twelve gauge shot gun, legal?
bountyhunters • above the law • original posse of destruction • criminal justice • wanted dead or alive
Dressed in black, long dusty overcoat, wide brimmed hat and full body armor; packs two nine millimeters on each hip, and openly carries a twelve gauge shot gun, legal?
bountyhunters • above the law • original posse of destruction • criminal justice • wanted dead or alive
Character External Goals
External goals are the backbone of your character's story arc, and they give the reader something active to follow.
external goal • character arc • super-objective • character purpose • character direction
External goals are the backbone of your character's story arc, and they give the reader something active to follow.
external goal • character arc • super-objective • character purpose • character direction
Crafting a Riveting Opening Hook
A novel needs to start with something so captivating that the reader is compelled to move on. This is called the Opening Hook.
opening line • first five pages • crafting a great opening hook • how to start a novel • novel beginnings
A novel needs to start with something so captivating that the reader is compelled to move on. This is called the Opening Hook.
opening line • first five pages • crafting a great opening hook • how to start a novel • novel beginnings
Establish the Character Viewpoint
Utilize these tips in establishing the point of view character when opening a scene.
point of view • pov • characterization • point of view character • viewpoint character
Utilize these tips in establishing the point of view character when opening a scene.
point of view • pov • characterization • point of view character • viewpoint character
Grace Metalious' Peyton Place
Grace Metalious' masterpiece serves as a backdrop for Hollywood movie, Peyton Place. The controversial novel was cleaned up to fit into a movie code.
grace metalious • peyton place • classic movies • novel adaptation • lana turner
Grace Metalious' masterpiece serves as a backdrop for Hollywood movie, Peyton Place. The controversial novel was cleaned up to fit into a movie code.
grace metalious • peyton place • classic movies • novel adaptation • lana turner
Guide to Creating a Strong Character Arc
In popular fiction, every protagonist goes on a journey, whether physical or emotional.
creating character arc • writing hero's journey • character development for novelists • story obstacles • three act structure
In popular fiction, every protagonist goes on a journey, whether physical or emotional.
creating character arc • writing hero's journey • character development for novelists • story obstacles • three act structure
Henrythenavigator Helps Euros Rule
In American-sponsored Breeders' Cup Classic lore, Tiznow rules. Henrythenavigator helped European runners come to the fore by placing in one of five titles on October 25
henrythenavigator raven's pass rule bc classic • tiznow all-time bc classic champion • complete order of finish in bc classic • europeans win five of nine bc championships octobe • aidan o'brien says bc classic too good to pass up
In American-sponsored Breeders' Cup Classic lore, Tiznow rules. Henrythenavigator helped European runners come to the fore by placing in one of five titles on October 25
henrythenavigator raven's pass rule bc classic • tiznow all-time bc classic champion • complete order of finish in bc classic • europeans win five of nine bc championships octobe • aidan o'brien says bc classic too good to pass up
Mischief in Moonstone - A Review
A teacher, a chef, a police officer, a casino card dealer, and a grocer all live and all fall in love in Moonstone, Wisconsin in this humorous romantic anthology.
mischief moonstone review • mystery romantic anthology • author christine desmet • fiction wisconsin • collection novellas humorous
A teacher, a chef, a police officer, a casino card dealer, and a grocer all live and all fall in love in Moonstone, Wisconsin in this humorous romantic anthology.
mischief moonstone review • mystery romantic anthology • author christine desmet • fiction wisconsin • collection novellas humorous
Setting the Stage in the First Page
Skillfully drop the reader into the setting of the story by intriguing them without confusing them.
first page • first five pages • crafting the story world • introducing the reader to the story world • opening a story
Skillfully drop the reader into the setting of the story by intriguing them without confusing them.
first page • first five pages • crafting the story world • introducing the reader to the story world • opening a story
Shakespeare Sonnet 11
In marriage sonnet 11, the speaker again evokes the young man's pleasing qualities, claiming that the lad has an obligation to marry and pass them on to offspring.
shakespeare sonnet 1 • as fast as thou shalt wane so fast thou grow’st • marriage sonnet 11 • the young man’s pleasing qualities • obligation to marry
In marriage sonnet 11, the speaker again evokes the young man's pleasing qualities, claiming that the lad has an obligation to marry and pass them on to offspring.
shakespeare sonnet 1 • as fast as thou shalt wane so fast thou grow’st • marriage sonnet 11 • the young man’s pleasing qualities • obligation to marry
Super League Set For Kick-Off
An overview of the new rugby league season which kicks off on Saturday evening.
leeds rhinos super league challengers • overview super league 2008 season • preview super league 2008 seasonwigan warriors • hull kr • leeds rhinos
An overview of the new rugby league season which kicks off on Saturday evening.
leeds rhinos super league challengers • overview super league 2008 season • preview super league 2008 seasonwigan warriors • hull kr • leeds rhinos
Teach Students How to Make a Group Presentation
Provide or have students research information about the history of candy and help groups use this information to create and share a presentation about one kind of candy.
how to make a group presentation • candy social studies lesson plan • primary candy theme unit • how to research candy history • how to use graphic aids
Provide or have students research information about the history of candy and help groups use this information to create and share a presentation about one kind of candy.
how to make a group presentation • candy social studies lesson plan • primary candy theme unit • how to research candy history • how to use graphic aids
Telefónica Sailing Team
With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.
telefonica sailing team • olympic sailors in ocean race • volvo ocean race • spanish sailing team • spanish olympic medalist
With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.
telefonica sailing team • olympic sailors in ocean race • volvo ocean race • spanish sailing team • spanish olympic medalist
The Basics of Introducing a Character
Three things to remember when introducing a character, whether the main character or a minor one.
introducing characters • characters onstage • first impressions • significant character descriptions • minor character introductions
Three things to remember when introducing a character, whether the main character or a minor one.
introducing characters • characters onstage • first impressions • significant character descriptions • minor character introductions
The Canal Era Ends
The construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal marked the height of America's canal age and its closing marked the end of canal as general transportation in the U.S.
when the c&o canal closed • canal era ends • floods closed the canal • canal repairs more than earnings • final use of the c&o
The construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal marked the height of America's canal age and its closing marked the end of canal as general transportation in the U.S.
when the c&o canal closed • canal era ends • floods closed the canal • canal repairs more than earnings • final use of the c&o
The Five Basic Story Elements
In order to craft a more cohesive story, writers should make sure they have these five elements in mind before they start or very soon after they begin writing.
episodic writing • purposeless story • aimless characters • how to line up story elements • story conflict
In order to craft a more cohesive story, writers should make sure they have these five elements in mind before they start or very soon after they begin writing.
episodic writing • purposeless story • aimless characters • how to line up story elements • story conflict
Tips for Writers – Beginnings to Avoid
There are three aspects of a character's actions and decisions that can weaken the first chapters of an otherwise good story.
openings • hooks • beginnings • external goals • desires
There are three aspects of a character's actions and decisions that can weaken the first chapters of an otherwise good story.
openings • hooks • beginnings • external goals • desires
Gloria Swanson: The Original Glamour Girl
Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.
gloria swanson silent film actress star hollywood
Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.
gloria swanson silent film actress star hollywood
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.
buddhism • japanese buddhism • jodu shinshu • reno buddhist temple • new years services
A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.
buddhism • japanese buddhism • jodu shinshu • reno buddhist temple • new years services
Oct. 12 ~ 10 Things I Hate.., The Rage: Carrie 2, Goodbye Lover,
Warlock 3, Lolita, SLC Punk, Army of Darkness - Special Edition.
carrie • hate • lover • lolita • video
Warlock 3, Lolita, SLC Punk, Army of Darkness - Special Edition.
carrie • hate • lover • lolita • video
Scoop for the Week of August 10th
She's being sued for wrongful death. This high-profile star is entering rehab...and it's not Robert Downey, Jr. Speak of the devil, he's out of rehab for a day. Plus, which singers aren't singing? You'll be surprised. All this and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • hollywood • movies • actor • actress
She's being sued for wrongful death. This high-profile star is entering rehab...and it's not Robert Downey, Jr. Speak of the devil, he's out of rehab for a day. Plus, which singers aren't singing? You'll be surprised. All this and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • hollywood • movies • actor • actress
Scoop for the Week of August 6th
Friends Who Won't Be There. Ricky Martin Going To The Hospital? Time Off For Good Behavior? You won't know what's going on if you don't read this week's Celebrity Scoop!
friends • television • ricky martin • movies • movie
Friends Who Won't Be There. Ricky Martin Going To The Hospital? Time Off For Good Behavior? You won't know what's going on if you don't read this week's Celebrity Scoop!
friends • television • ricky martin • movies • movie
History and Culture of Dianthus
Pinks have a long history as a flower of religious symbolism with a variety of culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses.
history and culture of herbs • carnation • pinks • clove pink • gillyflower
Pinks have a long history as a flower of religious symbolism with a variety of culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses.
history and culture of herbs • carnation • pinks • clove pink • gillyflower
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