Articles written by Debbie Roome
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Writing a Novel Scene by Scene
There are several approaches to writing a novel. The scene by scene method is used by many authors and can produce excellent results.
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Facts about Boeing Passenger Aircraft
Boeing have been building airplanes since 1915 and the first test flight was undertaken by William Boeing in 1916.
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Grieving for a Stillborn Baby
With modern technology, parents often know before their baby is born that he or she has died in utero.
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Causes and Treatments of Sleeplessness
There is help available for people who have trouble sleeping, whether it is a temporary or ongoing problem.
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Christmas Miracles – True Inspirational Stories
This book is a selection of 48 heartwarming stories with Christmas themes as the common thread.
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Creative Ideas for Card Making
Homemade cards can be individually designed for friends, family members and special occasions.
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Learning how to say No
It is essential to learn how to refuse certain requests if one is to lead a peaceful, fulfilled life.
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Review of Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
Keeping Faith is one of Jodi Picoult's earlier novels, originally published in 1999. It has a spiritual theme and raises many questions.
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Kill Writer's Block with these Prompts
Exercising the mind releases new thought patterns and the ability to write more creatively.
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Choosing Appropriate Names for Pets
Whether the pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, bird or something more exotic, there is a name that will suit it.
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How to Use Vocabulary in a Fresh Way
Many words are overused and stale and lose their power when read by their target audience. Adding new words to a current vocabulary can bring about positive change.
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The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans
This book is a heartwarming tale of a modern-day Scrooge who faces his weaknesses and turns his life around.
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Planning for and Understanding Death
Most people are unprepared to cope with the process of dying from a terminal sickness or accident. Forward planning can help ease the pain to a certain extent.
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Preparing for a Road Trip
The key to a stress-free road trip is careful planning. This applies whether the trip is 50 miles or 500 miles.
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Scrapbooking with a Christmas Theme
Christmas Festivities are perfect for capturing in a themed album. December is always busy and a scrapbook is a great way to remember the fun without the stress.
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Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
A trauma is a frightening incident over which a person has no control. It can cause effects that ripple on for months or years.
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How to Create an Inspirational Writer's Journal
Recording inspiring words can help release creativity in writers.
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How to Write a Movie Review
People often read movie reviews before deciding which show interests them and suits their personal taste.
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The Art of Reviewing Books
Book reviews should summarize the content of a book as well as offering a personal opinion on the style and effectiveness of the writing.
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10 Tips to Understanding Asperger's Syndrome
People with Asperger's Syndrome are often highly intelligent but struggle with communication and social interaction.
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How to Write an Interesting Speech
Most good oral presentations are based on careful preparation and written notes. Skillful speech makers will be familiar with their written content.
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Eco-friendly Furnishings and Decor
There are a large number of natural environment-friendly products that can be used to beautify a house.
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Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD is a complex condition that involves obsessions and compulsions that interfere with the ability to function normally in day to day life.
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How to Write About Painful Experiences
Writing about traumatic events can be a healing experience. Reading about them can help other people who are experiencing similar pain.
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Choosing Schools and Asperger's Syndrome
Children with Asperger's Syndrome are often extremely intelligent but need a suitable school environment to bring out their full potential.
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Choosing Names for Fictional Characters
The right names for fictional characters add value and depth to any story.
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What is Involved in Otoplasty
Corrective surgery to the ears can reduce their size and prominence, making them lie flatter against the head.
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What is Involved in Rhinoplasty
Plastic Surgery on the nose can transform a person's appearance and give newfound confidence.
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Plastic Surgery and Face Lifts
Face lifts involve the tightening of tissues and muscles and the removal of excess skin.
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Questions to Ask Before Plastic Surgery
It is important to gather information before submitting to any surgical procedure. This is just as true with plastic surgery.
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Defining Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is undertaken for many reasons including restoration of function and correction of disfigurement due to trauma and birth defects.
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Sign Language and Deaf People
Communication among the deaf is normally through a series of signs and symbols that are portrayed through hand movement and facial expressions.
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Understanding Deaf Culture
Deafness has many implications which affect family life, society and education. This has resulted in deaf people congregating together and forming a unique culture.
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Creative Writing Prompts
Most writers have periods where they need help to get their imaginations going again.
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The Emotional Connection in Fiction
It is important to weave emotions into fiction to form heart connections with the reader.
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Choosing Titles to Attract Readers
A good title draws a reader in and is essential to capture interest and arouse curiosity.
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10 Secrets to Successful Writing
Successful writing is a combination of skill, focus and discipline. Learn how to put these into practice.
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The Importance of Homes in Fiction
A house is an expression of the people that live in it and can be a valuable tool in fiction writing.
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Clothing and Culture in Fiction Writing
Characters in fiction need to have an identifiable background and history, whether local or foreign.
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Food and Fabulous Fiction
Everybody needs to eat and while some enjoy food, others fight against it or are even obsessed with it.
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Understanding the Market for Non-fiction Books
People buy non-fiction books to learn about experiences and skills, whereas they buy fiction for entertainment.
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Emotions and Children with a Terminal Illness
It's an agonizing process watching a loved one suffer and decline in health and this is even more so when the loved one is a child.
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Using Color in Fiction
Skilled writers use shades and tones of color as a valuable tool in fiction writing.
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Five Common Writing Mistakes
Writing is a craft with rules that are often forgotten, misunderstood or ignored.
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Understanding and Removing Passive Writing
Learning to recognize the signs of passive writing is an important part of being a writer. Passive writing tends to weaken a story or article.
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Understanding Genres in Adult Fiction
Understanding genres enables a writer to focus his work in a certain direction.
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Popular Themes in Writing for Children
Children's literature is a vast field and there are many sub-genres that appeal to different age groups.
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Writing for Different Age Groups of Children
Writing for children requires as much skill as writing for adults and should not be regarded as an easy form of writing for beginners.
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Elements of a Successful Romance Novel
While there is no set formula for constructing a romance, there are several elements that are present in 99% of good love stories.
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How to Write a Gripping Thriller
People buy thrillers to enter a world of intrigue, espionage and mystery.
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15 Ways to Relieve Stress and Improve Life
Stress is a part of life, but there are ways to manage it and make it productive rather than destructive.
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Novel Writing – A Check List for Excellence
Once the story is complete and ready for a final read, use this list to make sure it is tightly written and believable.
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10 Affordable Ways to Pamper Mom on Mother's Day
Here are some creative thoughts about making Mother's Day affordable as well as an occasion to be remembered.
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Signs and Symptoms of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome presents in approximately one in 300,000 births, and is accompanied by a range of physical and mental disabilities.
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Breathing Life Into Fiction
A skillful writer can create atmosphere and evoke feeling by weaving the five senses into a piece of fiction.
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Coping with Asperger's Syndrome in Children
When Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed in a child, family members can experience a whole range of emotions including fear, concern and despair.
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20 Facts about Asperger's Syndrome in Children
Children with Asperger's Syndrome often struggle to fit in at school and other social settings. While there is no cure for their condition, they can be trained to cope.
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Writing and Public Speaking as Twin Careers
Writers are regarded as being authorities on the subjects they write about and are frequently invited to address public gatherings.
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Practical Care-giving for an Alzheimer's Patient
As Alzheimer's Disease progresses, the patient slowly loses his memory and the ability to care for himself.
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Alzheimer's Disease – Signs and Symptoms
This condition is an irreversible, progressive Disease of the brain that slowly robs the sufferer of memory and reasoning ability.
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Conquering the Fear of Writing
Many writers suffer from anxieties about the quality of their writing. Learn how to work with these.
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Taking Great Photographs of Children
There is an art to capturing children in natural poses that reflect freedom and spontaneity.
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40 Manners for Every Situation
Be prepared to display good manners at any time, in any situation.
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Freelance Opportunities in Travel Writing
Travel writers have the world at their fingertips and there are multiple opportunities for those who know where to look.
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Asperger Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms
People with Asperger Syndrome are often intelligent, high functioning and able to cope in society.
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Exploring Queenstown in New Zealand
From boating and fishing in summer to skiing and snowboarding in winter, Queenstown has something for everyone.
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How to Write Captivating Travel Articles
Travel writing is widely regarded as a lucrative source of income. Learn how to break into this market. by using skillful writing techniques.
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Choosing a Viewpoint for a Story
A story can be told from several perspectives, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
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How to Write Compelling Stories
A successful storyteller has mastered the art of getting the reader to turn the page.
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9 Ideas for a Romantic Wedding
Here are some thoughts to inspire especially romantic touches to a wedding and add individuality to each aspect of it.
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Wedding Customs and Traditions
Most couples follow some, if not all of the wedding traditions that have been passed down over the centuries.
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How to Handle Rude People
The world is full of rude people who will take advantage and try and push in and get ahead. Learn how to respond and handle their nonsense.
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Color Use in Scrapbooking
Color is something that conveys feeling. Think of being green with envy, seeing red, having a heart of gold or feeling blue.
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7 Conversation Killers
There are certain behavior patterns that can kill a conversation before it gets going.
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How to Treat a Lady When Dating
In past years there were clear rules for dating. In modern society, these rules have changed and in many cases disappeared.
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Engagement and Wedding Etiquette
Many young people have a more relaxed approach to marrying than their parents did. Evenso, a general knowledge of wedding etiquette can prove invaluable.
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Fear of Flying
Most people are familiar with the routines associated with flying but don't know the reason behind them.
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Christmas Customs and Celebrations
Christmas is a collection of customs that have their origins in many countries. Knowing their background can be a great conversation starter over Christmas.
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The Pros and Cons of Professional Writing
Many people enjoy writing as a hobby and wonder if they could make a career of it. There is a definite difference between writing for pleasure and writing on demand.
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Freelance Work on the Internet
Never before have there been so many opportunities for writers. The internet means a person can work for companies around the world, from the comfort of their home.
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How to Write Your Life Story
Everyone has a story to tell, and even if it has a limited audience, it is worth writing down for the generations that follow.
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How to Choose Topics to Write About
One of the biggest problems of writing is choosing what to write about. Although the choice is endless, it can be difficult to pinpoint the right subjects to focus on.
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What Editors Hate
Learning to work with editors can be the key to a steady flow of jobs from a newspaper or other publication.
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8 Tips for Living with a Diabetic Child
Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires close monitoring in order to maintain safe sugar levels in the blood.
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Packing for an Overseas Trip
Choosing what to take on a journey overseas can be problematic if not backed up by experience. Here are some tips on sensible packing.
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Curing Writer's Block
Writer's Block can be compared to a dam wall across the creative abilities that dwell within each writer. Here are some ways to break through the blockages.
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Ridding Your Home of Clutter
Bulging cupboards and garages are a sure sign of a home that needs to be de-cluttered. Often the problem is knowing how to tackle the job.
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How to Interview Strangers
Most freelance writers have to interview people at some stage of their career. This can be especially hard when the person is a stranger.
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Preparing for Surgery
Millions of people undergo surgery each year and it can be a frightening experience. Knowing what to expect can be helpful.
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Scrapbooking a Dream Vacation
The scope for travel scrapbooks is limitless. Themes can range from classical to downright zany, depending on the type of holiday being recorded.
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10 Tips for Successful Freelance Writing
Understanding the world of freelance writing can bring encouragement when work seems scarce. Follow these tips to find success.
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Fragrant Scents in the Home
The ability to smell is an important sense and can convey much information about a home. The right choice of scent can create a space that is welcoming and attractive.
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Scrapbooking 9 Months of Pregnancy
Record the changes that pregnancy brings to body, soul and mind and create wonderful memories to look back on.
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10 Tips on Being a Mystery Shopper
Secret shoppers are people from all walks of life who secretly assess the standards in a designated store, restaurant or business.
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Getting Rid of Clichés
Editors and readers alike are looking for fresh new work with exciting word pictures. It is time to dispense with the old and bring in the new.
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Strange Medical Facts
The world is accustomed to modern medical technology and medication but how and when did these advances come about and have they improved quality of life?
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7 Tips for Raising Tweens
Tweens is a loose term to describe youngsters between the ages of eight and twelve. It is at this age that a child begins to grow up and develop more mature interests.
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The Emotional Pain of Miscarriage
For many women, miscarriage is a life changing event. Those who have never experienced it may find it hard to understand the levels of grief that others suffer.
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Physical Changes before Death
Death from cancer or any terminal illness is normally preceded by certain physical changes. Knowing what to look for, helps loved ones to cope with the process.
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Caring for the Terminally Ill
Caring for someone with a terminal sickness can be emotionally and physically draining. It is not wrong to seek out help.
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