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An Overview of Stephen King's Carrie: The Horror Master’s First Novel Was Published in 1974

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

How to Evaluate Credibility of Internet Sources: Decide if a Resource is Reliable Before Using it in an Essay

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Secure a Television Journalism Position: TV Journalism Careers Advice

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

How Sputnik Helped Academic Publishing: American University Press Publishing in the 1960s and 1970s

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Contents of a Press Kit: Creating Media Kits to Educate Business Journalists and Bloggers

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Essential Tips for Successful Interviewing: A Guide to Asking the Right Questions on Radio

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

How Using a Journal Can Help a Student Improve: Keeping a Writer's Notebook Assists Both Academic & Creative Writers

In: Academic Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

New Rules for News Releases: Don't Just Target Journalists With a Business Press Release

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

How to Set up a Radio Interview. Preparation for Effective Interviewing on Radio

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

Newspapers Consider Charging for Online Content: Questions Over Whether Readers Will Pay for News Online or Say No

In: Newspaper Industry

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

Using White Papers for Marketing: Classic Thought Leadership Strategy Provides Value, Not Sales Pitch

In: Writing Reports

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

From Keeping a Journal to Writing a Memoir: Tips on Choosing Entries From a Personal Diary When Writing Memoirs

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

MLA Essay Format in Microsoft Word 2007: How Students Can Create Successful Papers That are Styled Properly

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

MLA Essay Format in Microsoft Word 2002: How Students Can Create Successful Papers That are Styled Properly

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Listing a Business on Google Local: Writing Content for a Company's Online Search Engine Results

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Get Published With Online Publisher Amira Press: Publishing a Book in Digital Format

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer Lizz Shepherd

Technical Jargon of Wikipedia: Deciphering the Acronym and Abbreviations of Wiki Editors

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Reporters Without Borders for Press Freedom: International NGO Defends Media Rights and Freedom of Expression

In: Press Freedom

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

What Instructors Expect in MLA Essays: How Students Can Format Papers for Success

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

How to Revise a Work of Fiction: Questions to Ask While Editing Your Own Writing

In: Fiction Editing

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

The Key West Literary Seminar: The San Carlos Institute in Old Town is Home to KWLS

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

Wikipedia as a Marketing Tool: Rules Forbid Original Research, Encourage Education Over Persuasion

In: Writing Reports

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

TV vs. Print Journalism for Reporting Accuracy: Which is More Accurate? Newspaper or Television Journalism

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

POD – What Is It and Can Anyone Do It? Print On Demand, the Self Publishing Solution for Freelance Writers

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Making a Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Find and Secure Writing Jobs

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Topic Ideas for Argumentative Essays: Current Events Can Help Fuel One's Paper

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

How to Write Faster and Reach Word Count Goals: Time Management Goals for Writers During NaNoWriMo and Every Month

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Ways to Create a Plot of a Book: Using Colored Index Cards to Build a Storyline

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

NaNoWriMo Tips for Success: How to Finish Writing a Novel During National Novel Writing Month

In: Resources for Writers

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Internet Censorship Today: Censoring the Internet and Blocking Websites for Better or for Worse

In: Censorship

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

The Association of American University Presses: How the AAUP Network Benefits Scholarly Publishing

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Compare Stephen King's The Stand and H1N1: How are Swine Flu and Captain Trips the Same?

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

Verifying Business Information in Wikipedia: How to Confirm that Company Data Meets Verifiability Standard

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Writing a Memoir for a Difficult Client: Biographer Adrian Murphy Tells Why a Handshake is Not Enough

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

New York Times Goes Local — in San Francisco: Competition With Region's Papers as Times Unveils 'Bay Area' Pages

In: Newspaper Industry

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

Online Writing for Helium.com: SEO Article Writing for Beginning Writers

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer Lizz Shepherd

Questions Freelance Writers Should Always Ask: Communication Can Be the Key to Success

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

How to Make Money Blogging: Become a Blogger and Make it Pay

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Teaching Media Literacy in the Classroom: Critical Thinking Activities and Interactive Media Education

In: Teaching Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

How to Craft a Stellar Journalism Resume: Tips for Writing the Perfect Journalist Resume

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Magazine Writing Award Winners: Articles to Serve as Models for Aspiring Authors

In: Magazine Journalism

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

How To Make Money Writing Articles: Making a Living From Freelance Writing

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Flickr for Graphic Designers: Using the Online Image Gallery to Present Work

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Easy Online Portfolios for Graphic Designers: Web Services Offering Simple Ways to Display Work to Clients

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Wikipedian Editor for Hire: Is It a Conflict of Interest to Write Wikipedia Articles for Pay?

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

How to Win Radio Advertising Awards: Tips to Succeeding in Picking up Radio Plaudits

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

The University Press as a Publishing Model: What University Presses Are and How They Operate

In: Press/Publisher Profiles

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Report Outlines Proposals to Revive Newspapers: Remedies Debated Over Models of Journalism, Nature of News Reporting

In: Newspaper Journalism

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

The Basics of Radio Journalism: Radio News Reporting in a Small Market

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

How and Why to Form an Online Critique Group: Connect With Other Writers on the Web

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

Los Angeles Times Veteran Jack Nelson Dead at 80: Longtime Washington Bureau Chief Received Pulitzer Prize for Work

In: Newspaper Journalism

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

Hiring a Trademark Lawyer: Find a Lawyer for Trademark Infringement Cases and Registration

In: Intellectual Property Law

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

How to Write Memoirs Without Waffling: Writing Autobiographies That Keep Readers Interested All the Way

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Online Book Publishing Vs. Print Publishing: Book Publishing Companies Thriving Both in Print and Online

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer Lizz Shepherd

Is Wikipedia a Reliable Research Tool? Site's Errors Comparable to Britannica; Universities Still Ban Use

In: Writing Reports

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

How to Identify & Correct Misplaced Modifiers: Correctly Label & Fix Misplaced & Limiting Modifiers

In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

How Graphic Designers Can Manage Twitter Use: Using the Micro Blogging Service to Support and Build Business

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Twitter for Graphic Designers: Great Information Source or Time Wasting Distraction

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Current Journalism Trends: Understanding Journalism in DIgital Age

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Three Step Method of Character Development: Characterization Using Summary, Interview, and Analysis

In: Character Development

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Explore the Romance Writers Association: A Professional Group for Writers of All Things Passionate

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

How to Register a Trademark: The Basics of Federal Trademark Registration

In: Intellectual Property Law

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

Get Paid to Write Articles for Askables: Make Money Writing Articles About Any Topic

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer Lizz Shepherd

Tips on Using First Person Tense: Writing Smoother Narrative in Memoirs, Autobiographies and Fiction

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How LinkedIn Can Benefit Writers: LinkedIn as a Networking Tool to Promote Freelance Writing

In: Writer Networks

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

How to Write an Argumentative Essay: Composing a Paper With a Debatable Claim

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

How Writers Can Develop an Online Presence: Tools to Promote Freelance Writing, Blogs, and Books

In: Writer Networks

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Print Journalism vs. Television: Understanding Differences Between TV and Journalism Print

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Self Promotion for Freelance Writers: Marketing Advice for Authors

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Subliminal Suggestion in Marketing Ads: Using Subliminal Persuasion as an Effective Advertising Technique

In: Advertising Influence

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

What Is Book Publishing? An Overview of Book Publishing Areas and Production Stages

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Simile and Metaphor in Descriptive Writing: Literary Devices That Create Emotional Hooks for Readers

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Where to Find Inspiration for Radio Writing: How to Start the Audio Creative Process

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

Understanding the Creative Brief: A Guide to Interpreting Instructions for Creativity

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer Dan McCurdy

Chicago Sun-Times Makes Big Contract Concessions: Move May Save Paper but Questions Remain on Role of Newspaper Unions

In: Newspaper Industry

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

My Writing Nook Web and iPhone App: Write and Edit Novels and Essays Online

In: Resources for Writers

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Working from Home – Advice for Writers: How to Make the Home a Viable Workplace

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

How To Become a Writer For Hire: Making a Living Writing Can Mean Selling Talent Instead of Books

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Freelance Writing – Knowing the Market: Selling Articles is All About Knowing in Advance Who Will Buy Them

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Print On Demand Publishers for Memoirs: A Cost-Effective Online Self-Publishing Option

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Get Ideas for a Novel: Find an Idea and Start Writing a Book

In: Resources for Writers

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

A Sampling of Mystery Writers Organizations: Professional Groups for Authors of All Things Mysterious

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

Neutrality in Wikipedia for Business Writers: Why Businesses Have No Control Over Content in Online Encyclopedia

In: Business Writing

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Wash. Post Ends One News Service, Begins Another: Paper Entering New Venture With Bloomberg for Wider Distribution

In: Newspaper Industry

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

How to Become a Freelance Web Writer: Freelance Writers and Online Writing

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer Lizz Shepherd

Use Fiction Techniques When Writing Memoirs: Make Stories Come to Life With These Simple, Effective Ideas

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Digging for Entertaining Family History Stories: Use Anecdotes From Relatives to Add Life to the Narrative

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Writing Children's Books – Mary Poppins: Literature for Children – P.L. Travers’ Bestselling Series

In: Writing for Children

By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing the True Crime Biography: Base a Lucrative Writing Career on This Genre

In: Biography Writing

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How Peer Reviews Improve Essays: Why Student Editing Makes Papers Better

In: Essay Writing

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Gourmet, Cookie, Modern Bride & Elegant Bride: Conde Nast Announces Closure of Four of Its Magazines

In: Magazine Publishing

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Careers in Journalism: Journalism Jobs – Opportunities for J-School Grads

In: Television Journalism

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Great Quotes for Editors: Inspiring Quotations About Editing by Famous Writers & Editors

In: Editing

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Set Goals to Achieve Writing Success: Use Measurable Targets to Write a Novel or Short Stories

In: Writing Techniques

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Public Domain Law – Avoid Copyright Infringememt: How to Legally Access Copyright Free Material

In: Copyright

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

Washington Post Unveils New Twitter Use Policy: Clash Between Expanding Social Media and Curbing Personal Opinion

In: Newspaper Journalism

By: Feature Writer John Seidenberg

Great Quotes for Writers Editing Their Own Work: Inspirational Quotations by Famous Writers & Editors

In: Editing

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Television Journalism and the Right to Privacy: A Frank Discussion About Privacy Rights and Television Production

In: Television Production

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

How Reddit Can Benefit Freelance Writers: Submitting Articles to Reddit Helps Increase Page Views

In: Writer Networks

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Tips to Becoming a Television Journalist: How to Build a Great Career in Journalism

In: Television Industry

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter