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Critique The Poem Not The Poet

Critique The Poem Not The Poet by: Rose DesRochers The act of writing poetry is something that is very personal to us poets and sharing it for the first time can be a very frightening experience. The first experience of having your work criticiz...

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10 Smart Moves For Getting Published In Top Magazines

Eager to see your byline in magazines like Smithsonian, National Geographic, Parade or Outside? Here are 10 tips on getting past the threshold of "Maybe" to "Yes" at top magazines. 1. Put timing on your side. You can change a perennial story, where ...

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Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers

Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers by: Zachary Weiner I am twenty three years old, have sold over four thousand copies of my first book in a matter of a month after it's release and recently been contacted for contracts with Random ...

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Freelance Writing A Career From Anywhere

An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do all these locations have in common? A recent call for assistance from freelance writers elicited replies from every one of these locations. In each of these and...

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Poem of the Sky

The sky is blue and the clouds are pure I ask God Release my soul Let me seek not other's approval nor acceptance But to experience your sweetness and grace in the beauty of your presence May I drink the holiness of your splendor And taste the f...

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If The Viewpoint Character Is A Secondary Character, Have You Established Who He is

Creative Writing Tips –I have said above that if a secondary character tells the story of the main character, then the spotlight should be kept on the main character. This shouldn’t be taken to the extreme though. In other words, you don’t just...

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Four Keys to Successful Journaling

Four Keys to Successful JournalingBy Christin SnyderIn part one of “The Healing Powers of Journaling” we explored the various ways that journaling aids in personal empowerment and healing. By using the following four guidelines, you can ensure yo...

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WRITING AN ACCOMPLISHMENT DRIVEN RÉSUMÉ

In the midst of hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes recruiters and employers receive for any given position, your resume needs to stand out from the crowd. You must make the Hiring Manager want to read your resume more thoroughly than just the rud...

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The Hostel

Read an excerpt from the book:“My name’s Henry,” he told her. “What’s yours?”“Nina,” she replied.He smiled at her. “Nina, a lovely name…,” Henry said.“What did you say?” Nina said. “I can’t hear you! The music is too lou...

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21 Blackstreet: The New Home of African-American Literature

Everybody has a story to tell. Am I correct? Obama won the election and Monique won an oscar. Do you need anymore verification? The time for the underdog has arrived and I invite every voice to be heard. For every published, unpublished and novice wr...

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