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If you are comfortable reading on a computer screen, you can buy, download and read books from amazon.com's Kindle service right on your own personal computer. This will work on a laptop, desktop...

Old books can be treasures. People may give them away without even realizing what they are worth. While the books you find may not be worth much money, they could be beautifully written...

Barnes & Noble makes it easy to get your book listed in its online store. You need to prepare a packet of information that includes a copy of the book, and within six weeks of submission you...

Are you tired of spending hours on article promotion? There are tons of bookmarking sites for article promotion that require you to do tons of work in order to post each entry. Learn how to...

So you want to write a play? It's not as hard as you'd think but most beginning playwrights forget a few key elements of the play writing process. This article addresses some important issues that...

People don't seem to realize you need a script before you draw an actual comic book story. There are several ways of writing scripts for comics. This article explains one of them.

No matter the places you go, the things you may see and the experiences you have, it is always the people you meet that are most touching. Unlike feathers swept away on the wind, people often...

You can quickly make your own bookplates by using your computer with paper or labels purchased at any discount store or office supply store.

Erotica is art. But that doesn't mean there's no wrong way to do it. The best erotica sparks the imagination, builds the intensity, and keeps the reader thinking about sex-- and eager for more. ...

Tired of dealing with the hassle of campus or local used bookstores? Don't want to spend a ton of time listing, selling and shipping your books individually? Sell your books all at once to...

Make personalized attractive bookplates to customize your precious volumes. Make sure that "borrowed books" are returned to you. Help your children to create fun, attractive labels to...

Like reading magazines but hate to shell out $5 for each one? Maybe you just want to read one article, or get a recipe, without wanting to buy the whole magazine. I've found a great solution -...

Like anything that is of value, it takes time, money and effort to complete a task. In this article, I will provided some basic steps to accomplish the goal of writing one's own manuscript. The...

Organize a writers group for women in your community, and you'll be amazed at the friendships you foster and the creativity that blooms! I'll outline some writing exercises your group can try in...

I am always looking for ways to read more and listening to text is one of them. By listening to text you can actually be reading a totally different page and digest both pieces of information at...

People want to know who you are and why they should listen to you. By highlighting your experience as a professional, you establish credibility in your field. However, first things first...

Organizing a book club can be the beginning of many years of amazing get togethers and rewarding reading. A few simple, thought out steps can assure that your new group gets off to a great start.

Even seasoned writers don't always get this correct. But here's an easy trick to help you choose the right one every time.

have you ever come up with a great idea for a story but you can't come up with any good names? Check this out!

"Writer's block" is aptly named. It's like there's a wall there, too high to scale, to wide to get around. My solution: Tunnel underneath it! You do this by "tricking yourself"...

Even experienced writers fret over "that" vs "which." Here's an easy way to choose the right one, every time.

Do you: * hate to read? * have dyslexia or another learning disability? * suffer from eye strain? * want to listen to books while driving? Put the Amazon Kindle 2 to work for you!

There are a few ways you can get free books other than checking them out at the library. You can become a book reviewer or a book review blogger and several publishing companies will gladly send...

From the moment we began talking, all the adults in our world then begin telling us to stop, be quiet, "shhhhh" etc. From that point, we begin looking for ways to express ourselves. Some of us did...

Ever find that juicy book that you just can't get enough of? Do you wonder if there are other books out there that will make your senses sizzle or warm your heart like the read before. For some,...

I have worked with an number of first-time writers to plan, write and re-write their stories and have developed a simple 5-step plan for writing a memoir (which I also think would work for any...

Bookworms know that a detour into Barnes & Noble can be dangerous. All those shelves, all those delicious book displays beckoning to you. But a person can bankrupt themselves pretty quickly...

The Dewey Decimal System was created to organize information in a logical manner in libraries. If you know the system, it is easy to find what you are looking for, even without looking it up! ...

Overdue library books can be a source of stress. The fines just add up day after day. Even though they start out small you might be paying more in fines than the actual book costs. There are...

Even with the internet becoming part of our lives, most people still value books and the knowledge that they hold. This how-to will show you the best ways to acquire books the most inexpensive ways!

Here is another article about another free magazine subscription. I think guys will love it because it is "Maxim Magazine". It covers a wide range of topics that men love: sports, women,...

You're writing stories left and right. They're full of wonderful description and searing conflict. But upon review, you notice that when your characters speak to each other, the words seem forced...

Do you need to write an essay in record time? If so, here is what you do in three simple steps.

Have you ever found yourself in the kind of situation where you need to read an entire book in a relatively small amount of time, maybe for a school report? Or perhaps you woke up late for work...

Women, men, boys and girls! Looking for something good to read? I have listed some books I enjoyed reading, and rereading, and some that are secret treasures. Chick Lit, Men's favorites, humor,...

I went through a stage where I would go to the library or the book store and pick up self help books. I can't imagine how much wasted energy, time, and money that I put into this habit. Here's...

To "kindle": In figurative use, to excite, animate, inflame. If you've been finding less and less time and place for recreational reading, can the new "Kindle 2" or other...

Everyone loves a good story. Telling stories are part of our heritage as humans. In fact, that was the way the history was originally passed from generation to generation - through stories. ...

Their, there, and they're are homophones: they are all pronounced the same way, but they have different meanings. Deciding which word to use is easy, you just have to understand the difference...

Blame it on Oprah if you like, but book clubs have been growing in popularity. Gathering a group of like-minded readers together to chat about a great novel is certainly a valuable experience....

Setting is essential to a story because it helps put your readers on familiar ground with your characters. It explores the time, the place, and the elements surrounding your character.

Are you planning a vacation or business trip to Japan? If so, learning the Japanese language will be very helpful. Instead of spending your money on books or a class, you should use the Internet...

It's easy to preview books online. You don't have to go to a library or book store to see if a book is worth purchasing. Use Google Book Search and Amazon.com to see if a book is well-written and...

Ever wondered how to speak Pig Latin? And who's hiding this secret from the world? Well, here's how!

So you love the written word and are an avid reader. You know the basics about writing but want help giving your prose just that extra bit of polish? Here are a few tips to help you hone your craft.

There is nothing that feels better than winning a writing contest. Winning an essay contest is especially poignant because it lets you gain recognition for arguing for something you believe in....