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 		Interview with Poet Luciano Iacobelli
Luciano Iacobelli has been a poet, playwright, publisher and promoter for over 25 years. He is a driving force behind the lively spoken word scene in Toronto, Canada.
How to Use Google AdSense on a Website
Google advertising drives a large portion of the Web as well as Google itself. Google AdWords allows advertisers to buy ads. Google AdSense lets site owners benefit.
Ten Tips for Writing for Demand Studios
There are many ways to improve your earning potential at Demand Studios.
When and How to Send E-Mail Query Letters
With e-mail, it has never been easier to send a query letter to an editor. But getting a response is not guaranteed. Here are some tips to improve the odds of success.
Elements of a Successful E-Mailed Query Letter
E-mail is an Informal medium, but there is nothing informal about an e-mailed query letter. Here are the elements to include for a successful pitch to a new editor.
Writing Character Profiles for a Children's Book
Writing a children's fiction book? Learn how character profiles are a useful tool for creating believable characters.
Cupid in Myth and Legend
Cupid is the most important symbol of St. Valentine's Day but this cherub was once a Greek and Roman god.
Copyediting in the Digital Age
Word processing programs have transformed the mechanics of copyediting, while the Internet has made fact-checking easier than ever before.
How to Write for Children; the First Lines
The first few lines of a children's story are all important. It is then the child decides whether to read on or put the book down. The writer has to grab him immediately.
How to Write for Children: More First Lines
Children today have a plethora of amusements to hand. How do writers tempt them away from computer games, Xboxes, the Internet and TV and back to books?
What Every Writer Needs To Know About Copyright
Freelance writers need to understand what copyright is, in order to protect their rights.
Internet Resources for Avoiding Plagiarism
Students afraid of accidental plagiarism have options online. Checking for plagiarism is as easy as downloading one's essay.
Making Money Online Writing for Demand Studios
Demand Studios is a great place for freelance writers to make money by writing articles online.
Ten Tips for Revising Short Stories
There are several important steps in revising short stories.
How to Brainstorm Short Story Ideas
Every person has a wealth of memories, ideas, and experiences that can be expressed through fictional short stories.
How to Make Sense of News About the Newspaper
The collapse of the newspaper business model and rise of online journalism sparked prolonged study and debate about the future for newspapers throughout the past year.
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.
Improve Your Writing and Creativity
Whether a person a seasoned writer or just breaking into the world of literary art, one thing remains true; there is always room for improvement.
Resolution for Poets - How to Write Every Day
A common New Year resolution among poets is to write every day - but how do writers stick to it? They can start by giving themselves time, options, and an audience.
NaNoWriMo Survival Widgets
Calendars, word sprint forums, and name generators... listed below are just a few of the tool that help make NaNoWriMo easier for the thousands of participants each year.
Usage of Who, Whom, Whoever, and Whomever
Writers and speakers can avoid the incorrect usage of who, whom, whoever, or whomever by learning to identify pronoun case.
Premature Obituaries
"The report of my death is an exaggeration," Mark Twain once said. His case is one of the most famous reports of premature obituaries.
Starting a Fiction Book
Research, character profiles, and an in-depth synopsis are all very important parts of a story outline.
Reporter Honored for Palestinian Coverage
An Israeli citizen, Amira Hass, was honored by her journalism peers for her dogged coverage of human rights abuses in the Palestinian Occupied Territories.
Benefits of Television Journalism
There are many benefits of television journalism including timeliness, adequate coverage of current news items, and more.
Using Exact Verbs Gives More Impact When Writing
Using too many adverbs clutters up writing and slows down the story. Exact verbs target the meaning and power up story writing to hook the reader.
All About Nouns
Of course it is true that a noun is a person, place or thing. However, there is much more to know about just how this part of speech is used within the English language.
Resources for Independent Media News
With a commitment to independent journalism, alternative news sources provide a much different perspective and range of information than mainstream media sources.
Dealing With Writer's Block
Is there such a thing as writer's block? If so, how can authors avoid this particularly frustrating phenomenon?
Is Freelance Editing the Right Career Choice?
Before sending hundreds of resumes to websites and publications, first learn more about what it takes to be successful at freelance editing.
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