Literature

How to Appreciate Bill (Shakespeare)

By GeoffreyMe

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Shakespeare? Seriously, Shakespeare? Like, Wow, man. Heavy. But then again maybe not so much... more »

How to Avoid the Poetry.com Scam

By jpwriter

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Poetry is competitive. It's hard to get published. But, there's a website that will publish nearly anyone, in fact, maybe everyone...Poetry.com. This website runs monthly poetry contests. If you submit, you are almost guaranteed to be a ... more »

How to Avoid Things Editors and Agents Hate From The First Chapter

By PABechko

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Writing is tough, writing well is even tougher. And at the top of the tough list is writing, while you keep in mind things that might turn off an agent or perhaps an acquisition editor in that very first chapter. Then you have to decide, while ... more »

How to Be a Good eHow Author

By John Wirchnianski

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The reason you made an account on eHow was to write, right? Well, if you think you could use a little boost in your technique, just read through this article and you'll be writing like a pro in no time!.. more »

How to Borrow Books Online

By WriterGig

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You can borrow books online and save the time and money you'd spend driving to a library and for fines on overdue books (if you are like me and get occasional library fines). There are several different online book borrowing sites and book swap ... more »

How to Bring Reality into a Fiction Story

By Cougar1002

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To make fiction stories more realistic, it's important to know how to blend both facts and fictional elements without breaking the illusion for the reader. In this article, I'll share tips that I've found helpful to do this... more »

How to Buy Used Books

By Amber Dillon

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Who says you have to spend hundreds, and even thousands of dollars on books to stock your own home library. When you buy used, you can buy more often. Here are some great tips and suggestions on places to buy your books at bargain prices... more »

How to Celebrate Halloween in a College English Class

By Tamika M. Murray

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Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year. Whether you’re a kid or a kid-at-heart, the celebration of Halloween can be shared with everyone. Follow these steps and you’re sure to have a Spooktacular time!.. more »

How to Choose the Title for Your Story

By ksosa

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Most people have already decided whether or not they will read a book after only looking at the title. If the title grabs hold of them, then they will read the summary or scan a few pages. Without a great title, your book will never get off the ... more »

How to Chose the right book for your Book Club

By meemee67

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With so many titles and themes these days. It can be challenging to find the right book. This article can give you a few tips on how to decide... more »

How to Decide From What Point-of-View to Write a Story

By Cougar1002

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I want to begin by saying that point-of-view is not always a clear-cut decision when you're in the planning stage of a short story or novel. It is something you need to consider however before writing your first draft to avoid having to change ... more »

How to Determine If the Story You Have Written is Literary vs. Mainstream/Genre Fiction

By Alphabetty

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In my various roles as a published fiction writer and editor, writers often ask my opinion about the differences between literary and mainstream/genre fiction. It is an important distinction for writers who are looking to market their short ... more »

How to Determine the Most Annoying Words & Phrases

By Elvis De Leon

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Q: What's more annoying than this article's logo? A: The following words are not just overly used, but often MISUSED in every other sentence as well... more »

How to Develop a Habit of Writing

By Cougar1002

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Even for those of us who find writing fun, it can sometimes be hard to establish a habit of doing it while working on a novel or other large project. In this article, I'll show you how you can develop a steady habit of writing... more »

How to Download Audio Books Online For Free

By ***amylaine

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No time to read, no problem. Listening to audio books while doing everyday tasks can give you back some reading time. Learn to find free places to download audio books online... more »

How to Fake an Interest in Literature

By RockOnRockL

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Bookworms, unite, even if you’re faking it. Whether for lack of time or interest, keeping up with literature is not the easiest feat. Best-selling authors churn out books faster than the average person can read them and with the slew of titles ... more »

How to Find a Book to Read

By wordwhirler

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Are you a bookworm? Do you devour books at a pace that makes it difficult to keep the book shelf stocked with books that hold your interest? Knowing what book to read next and keeping a useable "what to read next" list can be a ... more »

How to Find the Best Books to Inspire and Motivate

By nrt6687

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I find that books are a way to transport one to another world, creating dreams, adventures, and mysteries. However, sometimes I need a good book to help motivate myself to chase after those dreams and adventures in reality. I have found just the ... more »

How to Find the Best Books to Read

By Sadie's Mom

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Everytime I walk into a bookstore, I see a whole lot of books they WANT me to read. After refusing chick lit for the umpteenth time, I've found some great places to find some good literature. And a few fluffy novels too... more »

How to Fine Tune Your Short Story

By Alisiane

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A short story can in many way be more challenging than a novel, simply because you have to determine what to leave in and what to take out. Here is a checklist to help you fine tune and steamline your short story... more »

How to Format Your Manuscript (Book-Novel)

By VickiHinze

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Formatting the manuscript for a book isn't difficult, but it is important to do it right--so that the agent and/or editor isn't distracted by odd formatting and instead can dive into the story and live the fictional dream!.. more »

How to get free classic literature to download

By chingshyi08

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There are many famous and popular classic literature. Now you can download them from web site free and read on your computer with any PDF reader. You may even print those novels out...Everything is free.. more »

How to have fun while driving

By klnygaard

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Have a long communte to and from work or school? Have times where you are in the car for what seems like the whole day? Here are some ideas on how to make the most of your time and find some enjoyment as well... more »

How to Interpret Quotes

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Have you given any thought to the meaning of life quotes? Our history books are full of famous quotes from historians, writers, actors and many people from different walks of life. Do you have a quote that is meaningful to you? To create a short ... more »

How to know hundreds of things to write about in minutes

By justicemek

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I like to write and had never lacked the inspiration to do so. Just had an urgent need to produce something quite unique and interesting, but the inspiration seem to elude me on this particular day. But I planned to write, and I must. How do I ... more »

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