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How to be a writer

By Wirchnianski

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Writers come up with the ideas for the books and articles we read today. If you're a part of this online community and you've written an article, you're a writer! Here you'll learn how to tell stories through writing, and maybe even make better ... more »

How to Be a Ziggy Cartoon Fan

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Ziggy cartoon strip has been around for more than 35 years. He was created by Tom Wilson in 1971 as a greeting card character. His son, Tom Wilson II, took over writing the comic strip in 1987. He still writes it today, making Ziggy one of ... more »

How to Borrow a Book Through an Interlibrary Loan

By virtualibrarian

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Did you know you can borrow just about any book that has been published, even if it isn't in your local library? Most public libraries participate in the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system that allows them to borrow books from one another, and even ... more »

How to Brainstorm for a Paper

By dhinkle

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Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »

How to Brainstorm to Write a Children's Story

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Writing books for children is a popular and lucrative pastime. Getting started is as simple as knowing what you want to write. After researching several children's books on the market, paying attention to age ranges, illustrations and language, ... more »

How to Buy Books in Hay-on-Wye

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »

How to Buy Pop-Up Books

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Pop-up books are interactive books sure to capture any young child's imagination... more »

How to Choose a Good Book at the Library

By Charbie28

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Winter is here a nice cup of tea, warm blanket and wonderful book can make the time go by quickly. While picking out a nice book there are so many other things the library has to offer. Most libraries have been updated with computers, DVD ... more »

How to Clean a Book

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Books can last a long time with care. Take a proactive stance; avoid possible damage to your books. Some marks can't be cleaned. Just think ink and felt tip markers. Very old books and collectables are risky. Leather books sometimes need a ... more »

How to Collect Foxfire Books

By Kat Yares

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One of the best ways to learn to live with less is learning from those who came before us and survived the Great Depression or just lived on very little. The Foxfire series of books provides a wealth of information on how to do things with little ... more »

How to Come Up With Ideas for a Women's Fiction Novel

By TMcElligott

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Women's fiction contains, mystery, suspense, drama, comedy, heartbreak and sometimes love. It's a title that covers a broad range of books and the ideas can be endless. Below are some tips to help you find that perfect topic that you can run ... more »

How to Copyright Your Book

By Karen Silvestri

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So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »

How to Create Dynamic Fictional Characters

By ErinT

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Characters form the backbone of any fictional story. You may have a killer plot, but the best plot in the world can't make up for weak characterization or poor character development. Your characters are the vehicles through which your plot will ... more »

How to Create Your Desert Island Book List

By bookmom

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If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »

How to Create Your Own Reading List

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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So little time, so much to read. Making a list of books to read for pleasure is a lifelong process... more »

How to Defeat Superman

By stevedimatteo

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Let's say you are about to go head-to-head with Superman, The Man of Steel. The odds are not in your favor and the outcome certainly looks bleak. However, there are a few things you can do to actually defeat him... more »

How to Develop Engaging Characters for a Short Story

By George Kramer

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Learn how to develop engaging characters for your story and see the difference it could make. The differences in engaging characters and boring characters are easy to repair for a story. Learn more... more »

How to Distinguish Spotlight Consciousness from Floodlight Consciousness

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Are you awake? Not, "not sleeping," but "awake" awake? Read on..... more »

How to Draft a Blueprint for a Tween Book

By tedpedersen

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Structure is nothing more than a way of looking at your story material so that it’s organized in a way that’s both logical and dramatic. Structure isn’t a prefabricated box you cram your story into. It is a flexible framework that helps you move ... more »

How to Duck the Works of William Shakespeare

By lisadee

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Ever feel like the collected works of the Bard are hitting you upside the head? Here's a quick solution... more »

How to Eat Green Eggs and Ham

By virtualibrarian

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Do you like that Sam-I-am? Do you like green eggs and ham?.. more »

How to Edit Out the Clichés in a Manuscript

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Don't let overused phrases and tired-out plot lines land your manuscript submission at the top of an editor's rejection pile. Before you send your manuscript to an editor, read through it very carefully to eliminate as many clichéd terms and ... more »

How to Embellish a Mini-Comic

By Jennifer Walker

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Perhaps the thought of a black-and-white quarter-page-sized mini-comic does not inspire your creative soul to somersault. Maybe you're heading to a Con and would like your mini-comic to stand out from the others. Reminders about quality content ... more »

How to Engage in Creative Writing

By David Snyder

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Writing has never been an easy proposition, and we all receive inspiration uniquely. Based on this truth, I've found the following steps useful for me in the task of creative writing... more »

How to Enjoy Harry Potter on a Deeper Level

By Sadie's Mom

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I'll admit it. I'm a Potterhead. I wish I had attended Hogwarts, and I wish my daughter could get accepted there too. But alas, we are muggles and won't have that opportunity. But that doesn't mean you can't read Harry Potter over and over again, ... more »

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