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SEO Resources for Freelance Writers
Freelance writers, bloggers, and copywriters can greatly increase their page views and exposure by learning more about SEO and writing for the web.
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Blogging vs. Website Writing Jobs
While blogging jobs and website writing jobs share many qualities, they are not synonymous and require different sets of skills.
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How to Find Freelance Blogging Jobs
Freelance writers can increase their income by applying for some of the many blogging jobs available online.
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How to be a Freelance Blogger
With a constantly expanding amount and variety of websites and blogs, experienced and new writers alike can make money blogging from home.
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ESL Kindergarten Activities
These ideas are for ESL kindergarten teachers looking for more music, movement, and other activities to use in the classroom.
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How Twitter Can Benefit Freelance Writers
Twitter is a social networking tool that writers can also use to connect and share their work with others in the writing community.
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How to Make a Book Trailer
Making a book trailer is a fun way to promote a new novel, and it's easy enough for even those with little media experience to do.
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ESL Christmas Activities
These free resources and strategies are for ESL teachers to use in the classroom during Christmas.
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Review – Savvy by Ingrid Law
This fun middle-grade novel will captivate boys and girls alike with adventure, powers, danger, and everything else that comes along with a thirteenth birthday.
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ESL Thanksgiving Activities
These free resources and strategies are for ESL teachers interested in teaching their students more about the American and Canadian Thanksgiving holidays.
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NaNoWriMo Tips for Success
Writing a novel in one month is not easy, but even new writers can finish their book by keeping these tips in mind.
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ESL Listening Activities
These activities for ESL teachers are intended to help increase students' listening skills and improve comprehension.
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ESL Writing Activities
These ideas are designed to get ESL students to practice and improve their writing ability without dull drills or copying lines.
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ESL Role Play Activities
These ideas can be implemented in the ESL class immediately to get students talking, with no printing necessary.
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How LinkedIn Can Benefit Writers
Social networks like LinkedIn offer a valuable service to writers looking to promote their work and connect with others in the publishing industry.
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How Writers Can Develop an Online Presence
These ideas are intended to help writers promote their work, find an audience, and increase readership by developing a presence online.
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My Writing Nook Web and iPhone App
This free web application allows writers to write and edit their projects on any computer with internet access, and also offers an iPhone app for more convenience.
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How to Get Ideas for a Novel
Many aspiring novelists are unsure of how to start writing a book. The first step is coming up with a story idea the writer is passionate about.
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Print n Share – iPhone App Prints Files
The Print n Share app is a simple way to print files, emails, web pages, and images from the iPhone or iPod Touch from any printer.
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How Reddit Can Benefit Freelance Writers
Having an account and staying active on Reddit can yield big payoffs for writers in terms of page views and networking potential.
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Paying Poetry Markets
These markets are open to submissions from new or experienced poets, and offer payment for publication.
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Jellicoe Road – Melina Marchetta
Australian author Melina Marchetta's teen novel is glimpse into the tumultuous life of a girl who must discover more about her past to save her future.
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Math Tutor iPhone Apps
These iPhone apps provide extra help for young students learning math, from basic addition to algebra.
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Free ESL Podcasts
Podcasts are a fun way for ESL students to improve their listening skills and build English vocabulary at no cost.
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iPhone Apps for ESL Students
From writing skills to phonics and reading, there are several iPhone apps available to help ESL students practice their new language.
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Language Learning iPhone Apps
iPhone owners can download these apps for help learning a new language.
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Paying Mystery Short Story Markets
These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced mystery writers, and offer payment for publication.
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Paying Horror Short Story Markets
These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced horror writers, and offer payment for publication.
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Paying Fantasy Short Story Markets
These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced fantasy writers, and offer payment for publication.
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Paying Sci-Fi Short Story Markets
These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced science fiction writers, and offer payment for publication.
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Paying Short Story Markets
These magazines are open to submissions from new or experienced short story writers, and offer payment for publication.
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What Does a Literary Agent Do?
The job of a literary agent is enormous, from helping with edits and revisions to negotiating contracts and foreign rights.
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Tips for Freelance Writers Who Blog
Aspiring and established freelance writers can follow these tips on maintaining a blog, attracting readers, and promoting their writing.
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Why Freelance Writers Should Blog
Freelance writers, even those who have yet to be published, should maintain a blog about their writing to attract follows and develop a professional online presence.
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How to Find a Writing Niche
The secret to being a writer "in demand" is by finding a niche, something few others can write about with the same level of expertise.
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How to Write for Fiction Magazines
Fiction writers can earn money by publishing short stories, series, and poems in all genres of fiction magazines.
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How to Write for Food Magazines
Anyone passionate about food, wine, or cooking, along with an interest in freelance writing, can learn how to earn money writing for culinary magazines.
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How to Write for Business Magazines
Anyone with inside knowledge on finance, investments, and the stock market can learn how to earn money writing for business magazines.
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How to Write for Sports and Fitness Magazines
Sports fans and fitness gurus can make money by sharing their knowledge and getting published in a recreation magazine.
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How to Write for Fashion Magazines
Anyone passionate about clothing, beauty, and the latest trends, along with an interest in freelance writing, can learn how to earn money writing for fashion magazines.
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How to Write For Travel Magazines
Anyone passionate about travel with an interest in freelance writing can learn how to earn money writing for travel magazines.
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What is NaNoWriMo?
This November, join the supportive NaNoWriMo community and write a book in just one month.
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How Facebook Can Benefit Writers
More than just a way to connect with friends, Facebook can help freelance writers find an audience and increase their page views.
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Why Twitter Can Benefit Freelance Writers
Freelance writers can use Twitter to meet other writers, find readers, and promote their writing.
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How Digg Can Benefit Writers
While maintaining a Digg account requires a bit of time and effort, the payoffs for a writer in terms of page views and networking can be huge.
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Online Writing Groups for Novelists
Online writing groups offer valuable feedback for novelists, and give writers the opportunity to learn by critiquing the work of others.
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Tips for Novelists Who Blog
Aspiring novelists can follow these steps to maintain their blog and attract readers.
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How to Stand Out in the Slushpile
These tips will help a query letter stand out from the rest of a literary agent's slushpile.
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How to Create a StumbleUpon Account
StumbleUpon is a great network for writers to share articles and content. It's quick and easy to set up an account and start stumbling.
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Paying Flash Fiction Markets
These online magazines offer payment for short stories under 1,000 words in length.
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Why Aspiring Novelists Should Blog
Novelists, even those who have yet to be published, should maintain a blog about their writing to attract follows and develop an online presence.
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How StumbleUpon Can Benefit Writers
A membership with StumbleUpon is easy to maintain, and can help freelance writers promote their articles and blogs.
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How to Query a Literary Agent
An interesting, well-crafted query letter is the best way to pique a literary agent's interest in a novel.
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How to Contact a Literary Agent
Anyone who has written a novel can contact a literary agent, but there are a few ways that will lead to a guaranteed rejection letter.
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Destination Wedding Locations in the Caribbean
Plan an unforgettable wedding and honeymoon on the beach in one on one of these beautiful islands.
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What is Distance Learning?
Before enrolling in a distance learning program, it is important to understand what is involved with obtaining a degree or certificate online.
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Mobile Phone Games
Procrastination comes at a low price with the latest releases from the iTunes App Store, each less than one dollar.
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World Orchestra for Peace
This extraordinary group of outstanding musicians from all over the world unite for performances that promote peace and understanding.
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Dub, Dancehall, and Roots Reggae
Reggae, the most well-known form of Jamaican music, has branched out in several directions over the past few decades.
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Point Don't Shout
This iPhone application helps users translate important words and phrases in nine different languages.
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MatadorU Travel Writing School
This comprehensive distant learning course covers all of the elements essential to professional travel writing, from great storytelling to utilizing social media.
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Online TESOL Courses
Distance learning programs are designed to help ESL teachers complete and receive TESOL training and certificates, but participants should choose wisely and avoid scams.
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iPhone Apps for Weight Loss and Exercise
These applications for the iPhone and iTouch are designed to help those with diet, weight loss, and fitness goals.
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StoryMill Writing Program for Novelists
This novel writing software by Mariner Software has a user-friendly design that helps writers organize their thoughts, from the first draft to a published novel
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Artist Profile - Angélique Kidjo
From her award-winning albums to her work with UNICEF, Angélique Kidjo is an international artist bringing musical and societal change and recognition to Africa.
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iPhone App For Budget Management
This iPhone app from Mint.com is a complete financial assistant, providing help on everything from bank account management to tracking investments.
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Visible Vote App Tracks Politicians' Votes
This brand new application gives every citizen the ability to see how their representatives vote on the issues so they can stay informed.
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KidsEatFor iPhone App
This application is a grassroots effort to help iPhone users find local restaurants with the best deals for kids.
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Best Back-To-School iPhone Apps
For keeping organized, editing papers on the go, and finding cheap textbooks, these iPhone apps are perfect for students heading back to school.
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7 Green iPhone Apps
These iPhone apps help the environmentally aware save gas, calculate carbon footprints, and easily find local foods and businesses.
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Great Websites for Novelists
Here are a few of the best forums and websites designed to help new novelists every step of the way, from tips on writing to advice on publication and marketing.
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Playing for Change
This inspiring project started by Mark Johnson aims to connect the world and promote peace and understanding through music.
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Musical Activities in the ESL Classroom
Using songs and listening exercises in the ESL classroom is an engaging and fun way to increase students' language skills.
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Things to Do While Visiting Jeju Island, Korea
The number one destination for Koreans on their honeymoon offers tourists attractions for any traveler.
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Indonesian Gamelan Music
While instrumentation and arrangements differ depending on the region, Indonesian gamelan as a whole is a striking and highly influential ensemble.
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Visiting Seoul, Korea
With dozens of museums and shopping districts, the largest indoor theme park in the world, and water sports on the Han River, Seoul has something for every tourist.
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Carnival in Salvador, Brazil
While some claim Rio's celebration is the world's largest, it's Salvador that actually throws the biggest and best street party in the world every February.
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ESL Conversation Activities
These ideas are intended to encourage all ESL students, from outgoing to shy, to participate in classroom activities that will improve their conversational abilities.
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Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
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Artist Profile - CéU
Brazil's most popular artist of 2007 has many worldly influences, which can be heard in her Grammy-nominated debut album as well as her latest release, Vagarosa.
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Free Resources for Learning English
These ideas are designed to help students at any level learn English faster and more efficiently by using free tools online and around the house.
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ESL Reading Activities
Here are a few ideas for the ESL teacher to increase students' reading abilities in the classroom.
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Advice for New ESL Teachers Living Overseas
A brand new ESL teacher can easily feel comfortable and efficient in front of the classroom by following these tips for the first day.
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The Sound and Story of Olodum
From creating a new genre of music to performing with internationally acclaimed artists, Olodum is at the forefront of Brazilian music and Afro-Brazilian culture.
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What to Eat After a Cleanse
Here are a few suggestions on meals and lifestyle changes to implement after cleansing or fasting.
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Guide to Auxiliary Percussion
Here is a guide to a few of the more commonly used auxiliary percussion instruments that appear in arrangements for band and orchestra.
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The Music of Candomblé and Afoxé
The spiritual rituals that originated in Africa flourished as Candomblé in Brazil, accompanied by highly percussive music that has shaped the samba and bossa nova today.
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The Life and Music of Tito Puente
The musician and entertainer credited for bringing Cuban sounds into American jazz also served in World War II and studied at Julliard.
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Guide to Eating at Korean Kimbap Restaurants
Most kimbap restaurants in Korea will serve these healthy traditional dishes at a fast food price.
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ESL Classroom Activity Resources
This is a guide to a few of the best websites for free ESL resources on the internet for teachers.
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What is a Pandeiro?
Often mistaken for other frame drums with jingles, the pandeiro is unique in design as well as musical application.
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Latin Jazz Music Styles
The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
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The History of Soca Music
This child of calypso music now dominates the music scene during Carnival in Trinidad and boasts several international hits.
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Summer Reggae Music Festivals
Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe.
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Simple Raw Foods Recipes
These quick, delicious recipes can be made without dehydrators, juicers, and other expensive equipment.
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Brazilian Popular Music
Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, is a blend of traditional Brazilian styles fused with influences from around the world, resulting in a unique genre of world music.
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What is an Mbira?
The haunting sound of the mbira is not only beautiful, it's essential to understanding the culture of the Shona people.
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Free Activities for ESL Teachers
A few no cost, no download strategies for the ESL classroom that teachers can implement immediately.
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Bob Marley for Beginners
For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.
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Taiko Drumming
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games.
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