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The Romantic Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance: Concluding Thoughts

Although in these articles, I focused on just a few elements of the Harlem Renaissance that I learned from my research, there is so much more to be discovered about this intense, vibrant period in American history. As I stated in my introduction, I k...

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Using the Life Cycle in Your Writing

Life is said to evolve in three stages. Creation, survival and destruction. Similar to the life cycle of birth, life, death, and resurrection, these cycles should be reflected in your writing. In the first part of a story, a character may be creatin...

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THE COLDEST WINTERS OF OUR LIVES: Using The Changing Seasons in Our Writing

I had not seen snow in 21 years, that is, until I recently rode through a snowstorm in Cheyenne, Wyoming mountains. Nor did I clearly remember how the leaves change in autumn on the east coast, and how they resemble flames leaping towards the sky in ...

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Opportunity Spotting : Freelance Writing Is Booming.

The word freelance was first coined by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish historical novelist and poet when he wrote his novel Ivanhoe to refer to a medieval mercenary warrior. In 1903 the word was officially recognized by etymologists and made it...

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12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel

12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel by: Ann Roscopf Allen Whether you are fictionalizing historical events or making up your own story, attention to detail can determine whether your novel is credible to history buffs or if they’ll give it ...

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5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock

5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock by: Linda Abraham Being wait-listed is tough, and you need the right set of keys to open the door to your dream program. The truth is that even with these keys, it's still not guaranteed that the lock will...

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What's in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters

What's in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters by: Celise Downs So you’ve got your plot outlined, a title lined up and the research is done. You’re ready to start writing your novel. But wait. Now comes the fun part: creating names f...

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Have You Completed A Character Questionnaire?

Have You Completed A Character Questionnaire? by: Nick VernonCreative Writing Tips –Complete a character questionnaire for each of your main characters or even secondary characters that play a vital role in your story. This way you will know y...

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Creating A Great Print Newsletter

Creating A Great Print Newsletter  by: Colin Ong TS The traditional print media newsletter is still useful even in the rapidly changing age of the Internet and IT. Its uses are so multi-faceted that it can cover just about anything – from the ...

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Hooks, Lines & Sinkers

s, Lines & Sinkers by: Sue Kendrick Hands up if the title to this article made you think that you'd strayed into a fishing feature? Perhaps you didn't quite go that far, but hopefully you were puzzled or curious enough to wonder what o...

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