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Using the Select by Color Tool in Gimp: Making Natural Looking Complex Selections in the Free Image Editor

In: Graphic Design Software

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Easy Tips to Produce a Cartoon Design: Using Design Software to Draw Simple Cartoon Style Graphics

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

How to Write a Romance Novel – Celeste Bradley: Advice for Writers - Romantic Tension, Love Scenes, Character & Plot

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Wordtracker Keyword Tool: Keyword Optimization Using Keyword Search Results

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

How to Build a Brand on Radio: Using Radio Advertising Creatively to Develop an Audio Brand Image

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

How to Write a Radio Advertising Campaign: Essential Tips for Beginning a Series of Radio Scripts.

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

FamilyFun Magazine: Information and Inspirational Ideas to be Shared With Children

In: Magazine Journalism

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Visual Communications Literacy Development: Understanding and Analyzing Images Used in Media Culture

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Beijing International Book Fair 2009: One of the World’s Top Four International Publishing Events

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Basic Verb Tenses in the English Language: Understanding Simple Present, Simple Past, and Simple Future Tenses

In: Editing

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Selecting a Script for the Fringe: Choosing a Work for Fringe Festival Production

In: Writing for Stage/Screen

By: Feature Writer Andrea Beca

MomSense Magazine: Nurturing Mothers of Preschoolers from a Christian Perspective

In: Magazine Publishing

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Romance Novelist Celeste Bradley Gives Advice: Getting Published, Finding the Right Literary Agent

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Real Time Search Engines: Scoopler and Collecta Return Social Media, News, and Online Trends

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Free Keyword Tools: Keyword Research Makes Search Engine Optimization More Efficient

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

NPR's Summer Book List 2009: A Look at Some of the Best Summer Reading

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

Interview – Romance Writer Celeste Bradley: Bestselling Author Talks About the Writing Life and Advice

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Moscow International Book Fair 2009: Meet Russian Authors and Translators at MIBF 2009

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Understanding Radio Programming Terminology: How to Make Sense of the Programme Directors Jargon

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Catholic Digest Magazine: Focus on Family, Relationships, and Living Healthier,Happier Lives

In: Magazine Publishing

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Twitterature – Classic Literature in Tweets: Two Students at the University of Chicago Co-Author a Twitter Book

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Understanding Basic Radio Jargon: The Meaning of the Most Used Short Hand Phrases in Radio

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Reader's Digest Changes Political Slant: Publisher Aiming at More Conservative Audience

In: Magazine Publishing

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Glossary for Writers - Working With an Editor: Writing Terminology Every Freelance Writer Needs to Know

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Writing a Biography – Get Writing: Series on How to Write About Someone

In: Biography Writing

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Marie Claire Magazine: Sexy, Stylish, and Aimed at Confident and Intelligent Women

In: Magazine Publishing

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Using Fuzzy Select in Free Image Editor Gimp: Using Gimp's Alternative to Adobe Photoshop's Magic Wand Tool

In: Graphic Design Software

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

LSI vs. SEO Techniques: Latent Semantic Indexing and Search Engine Optimization Techniques

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Book Review – The Anatomy of Story: John Truby Teaches Writing with Premise, Story Structure, Scene

In: Writing Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Using Radio to Fight Poverty: The Freeplay Foundation Lifeline Radio Aims to Change the World

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Researching Family History: Tracing Family Ancestry for Memoir and Biography Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

The PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction: America’s Largest Peer-juried Fiction Award

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

New System Being Created for Magazine Ads: Consumer Readership to be Measured for Advertising Response

In: Magazine Industry

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Book Review: The 30-Minute Writer: How to Write & Sell Short Pieces

In: Magazine Journalism

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Anthony Browne Children's Laureate 2009: British Illustrator and Writer Awarded Highest Honour

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Under Milk Wood is Great Radio Scriptwriting: Dylan Thomas' Radio Play is an Example Of How to Write for Radio

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Writing a Biography – Get Researching: Series on How to Write About Someone

In: Biography Writing

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Writing a Biography – Getting Started: Series on How to Write About Someone

In: Biography Writing

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Free Select Tool in Image Editor Gimp: An Introduction to the Features of Gimp's Selection Tools

In: Graphic Design Software

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Revenue Share Websites: Sites That Pay Writers a Share of Their Revenue

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Fiction Story Ideas - Dream Journals: Subconscious Imagination Can Create Original Plots and Twists

In: Writing Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

How to Evaluate a Website: Four Key Questions to Judge if Online Information is Reliable

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

An Overview of the Sookie Stackhouse Novels: Charlene Harris' Books That Influenced the HBO True Blood TV Series

In: Literary Culture

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

The Strange Book Titles Award: The Bookseller Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Teaching Information Literacy Skills Using Big6: Process Model Integrates Curriculum to Develop Critical Thinking

In: Teaching Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

The 3Cs of Radio Journalism: The Basics for Good Radio Reporting and News Production

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

How to Present a Balanced News Bulletin: The Essential Elements of Scripting and Presenting for Radio News

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Free Vector Line Graphic Download Sites: Finding Websites That Offer Graphic Designers Free Scaleable Images

In: Graphic Design

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

What is Information Literacy? Knowledge Skills for Communication, Technology, and More

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

How to Write a Fantasy Novel – Sarah Monette: Interview – Ideas for World Building, Advice for Writers

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Definition and List of Prepositions: Time, Place, Direction, Archaic, & Rarely Used Prepositions

In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Orato.com and Citizen Journalism: Freelance Writers Populate Orato With First-Person Stories

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

How to Write a Character Sketch: Learning More About Your Characters’ Motivations and Personalities

In: Writing for Stage/Screen

By: Feature Writer Andrea Beca

Can I End a Sentence with a Preposition? The Rules and Exceptions of Preposition Usage

In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2009: Discover the World’s Largest Literary Festival

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Making Curved Text in Free Vector App Inkscape: How to Use Put on Path to Make Text Follow Non-Straight Lines

In: Graphic Design Tutorials

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

The Examiner.com Network of Sites: Examiner Operates 70 Informational Sites for U.S. Cities

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

How to Listen to Radio Broadcasts: Where to Find the World’s Radio Stations and Tune In

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

What Every Article Writer Needs to Know: What are Mastheads, Guidelines, Queries and Submissions?

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

The Basics of Radio Features Production: How to Write Record and Produce Extended Audio Pieces for Radio

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Is Seeing Believing in an Age of Digital Photos? Visual Literacy Includes Detecting Fraudulent Photographs and Images

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Using SEO and Social Media Marketing Together: Strategies That Improve Search Engine Ranking

In: Media Literacy

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program: Children Can Earn a Free Book for Reading This Summer

In: Book Clubs

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

Writing Memoir – Where to Begin: Getting Started With Writing Your Story

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Amazon's 2nd Annual Breakthrough Novel Contest: James King Wins Contest, Publication With Penguin Group USA

In: Writing Novels

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Hong Kong Book Fair 2009: Asia’s Leading Publishing and Copyright Event

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Understanding the Types of Radio Broadcasting. How Station Formatting and Broadcast Technology Affect Output.

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Why Should a Business Advertise on Radio? The Radio Industry’s Outline of the Benefits of Radio Advertising

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

How to Make Radio Work for a Business: Maximising the Impact of Radio Advertising and Avoiding Pitfalls

In: Radio Industry

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

Using Guru.com to Hire Writers and Web Designers: How to Buy Web Content and Web Design Through Guru

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

What Every Freelance Writer Needs to Know: Glossary of Terms Used in Contracts for Freelance Writing

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

Using Real Places as a Story Setting: Street Maps, Physical Details, Atmosphere Create a Sense of Place

In: Writing Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

ALA 2009 Annual Conference: The American Library Association’s Meeting in Chicago

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

What is a Character Sketch? Exploring Your Character's Personality

In: Writing for Stage/Screen

By: Feature Writer Andrea Beca

How to Make a Packaging Visual in Gimp: Produce a Graphic Image of a Product Box Using the Free Image Editor

In: Graphic Design Tutorials

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

May is Get Caught Reading Month: Tenth Annual Celebration of Literacy

In: Literary Events/Celebrities

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

Cathy Cassidy Talks About Writing for Tweens: An Interview With a Best Selling Author of Books for Pre Teen Girls

In: Writing for Children

By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

An Interview With Author Cathy Cassidy: A Popular Writer for Girls Discusses Her Writing Process

In: Writing for Children

By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Interview With Heather Wallace: How to be a Successful Freelance Writer

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

What is the Social Responsibility Theory? Written by the Hutchins Commission on Freedom of the Press

In: Press Freedom

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

Punctuating and Capitalizing Titles in AP Style: How to Write Book, Movie, Poem, Song, Radio, & Television Titles

In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Larger Kindle Version Developed: The Kindle DX is Sized for Newspapers, Textbooks and More

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Summer, A Reason to Get Writing: A Change in Season as Inspiration for Your Story

In: Writing Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Interview – Fantasy Writer Sarah Monette: Author Speaks on Agents, Getting Published, Writing Schedule

In: Writing Genre Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Sources of Research for the Memoir Writer: Different Ways to Research When Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Essential Elements of Good Radio: Creating and Building Great Pictures With Sound

In: Radio Production

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

How to Start Writing a Radio Script: Where to Find Inspiration to Write for the Ear

In: Radio Journalism

By: Feature Writer dan mccurdy

On-line Research and the Memoir Writer: How the Internet Can Help Your Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Feature Writer Lisa Koning

Where Writers Write: Different Authors Choose Different Locations

In: Resources for Writers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Turner

Tokyo International Book Fair 2009: Asia’s Leading Publishing Trade Event

In: Book Publishing

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Glossary for Writers – Writing an Article: Writing Terminology Every Freelance Writer Needs to Know

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally

How to Make Money Writing for Triond: Residual Income for Published Work

In: Online Publishing

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Affiliate Marketing in Blogs: How to Make Affiliate Sales With a Blog

In: Blogs

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

How to Make a Logo With Reflection In Inkscape: Produce a Drop Reflection in Free Illustration Application Inkscape

In: Graphic Design Tutorials

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Project Censored Fights Newspaper Bias: Organization Reports the News That Didn’t Make the Headlines

In: Censorship

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Pitner

How to Make a Logo With a Reflection in Gimp: Produce a Drop Reflection Using Free Open Source Image Editor Gimp

In: Graphic Design Tutorials

By: Feature Writer Ian Pullen

Character Desire Creates Well-Plotted Scenes: Focus Plots & Scenes by Knowing What Protagonist & Antagonist Want

In: Fiction Plots & Pacing

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Children's Book Week 2009: A Look at This Year's Events for Young Readers

In: Book Prizes, Lists & News

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

Should I Use Stage Directions in My Script? The Pros and Cons of Using Stage Directions

In: Writing Dramatic Scripts

By: Feature Writer Andrea Beca

Getting Publicity for POD Books: Marketing and Self-Promotion for Authors of Print On Demand books

In: Freelance Writing

By: Feature Writer Janice Hally