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How to Inexpensively Enjoy Culture in Your Own Town

By Catwhitehead

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Culture isn't just for the rich and those who live in a big city. Expose your family--and yourself--to culture without spending a lot of money by taking advantage of events in your own town... more »

How to Keep a Journal

By Marivell Alicea

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It is so simple to keep a journal. All you need to do is write your thoughts down on paper... more »

How to Learn from Other People Mistakes in Writing

By Lindah

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As a Rookie writer you will make mistakes. However, some of these mistakes can be avoided by reading articles from other writers or seeking advice from more experienced writers. This article will help you avoid some mistakes that could cost you a ... more »

How to Make an Anime Costume

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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"Cosplay," or costume role-play, is a popular pastime in the anime (Japanese animation) world. Dressing up as your favorite anime character is a way of showing loyalty to a brand, celebrating at an anime convention or event, expressing creativity ... more »

How to Organize Your Writing Submissions with Binders

By ValerieDavid

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Once you start submitting work to publishers, it's important to keep track of what you've sent out. If you're doing a lot of short stories or articles, it can be difficult to remember when you sent what and to whom. This makes it difficult to ... more »

How to Participate in NaNoWriMo

By LyzB

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November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), so it's time to stop procrastinating and finally write your novel. But you are not alone, National Novel Writing Month is celebrating by thousands of writers just like you. You can sign up to ... more »

How to Play the Naruto Card Battle

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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In the short time since the first release of Naruto collectible cards in April 2006, thousands of Naruto fans have been transformed from enthusiasts to active participants through Naruto Card Battle games and Naruto CCG (Collectible Card Game) ... more »

How to Read the Eragon Trilogy

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The Eragon Trilogy, also known as the Inheritance Trilogy, includes "Eragon" "Eldest," and the third and final book installment. Written by Christopher Paolini, the first book was originally self-published before being picked up by a publisher in ... more »

How to Repair a Book

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The repair of antique, historical or rare books requires special knowledge and should be left in the hands of professionals. There are some basic repairs, however, that you can perform on most books... more »

How to Set Up a Home Office For A Writer

By M A Bramlett

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Household distractions paired with a cluttered setting make it difficult to work from home, especially a freelance journalist, novelist or writer. Here are a few ideas on setting up an office area so working from home will feel professional and ... more »

How to Start a Book Club

By espradlin

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Nothing is more disappointing than reading a great new book and having no one to discuss it with. This void can easily be filled with a book club. As easy as a book club may seem to establish, often they fall through because of members other ... more »

How to Start A Book Club Group Online Or By Phone

By MIHealthCoach

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Book clubs are a lot of fun, but like any group events, it's hard to find a night where everyone can get together. Here is an alternative to meeting out on book club night. It is more likely that you will be able to get a group together to ... more »

How to Use Jane's Smart Art Guides

By AlinaBradford

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Jane's Smart Art Guides are designed to give you more information about the art you are viewing when visiting museums. They can also be listened to by those who just want to learn more about famous works of art. Read on for some tips to help you ... more »

How to Write a Book

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Before you think about how to write a book, you should ask yourself why you are doing this. Writing a book is a time-consuming project that requires focus, discipline and planning to accomplish. The average published book runs at least 40,000 ... more »

How to Write A Book

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Writing a book can be challenging. Many times you may stop for lack of ideas. Follow these steps to successfully write and complete a book... more »

How to Write a Book Review

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A good book review provides readers with enough information to determine whether the book is one that they want to read. It is not just a summary of a work, but also a critical commentary, including an opinion of the work substantiated with facts... more »

How to Write a Jane Austen Heroine

By Zenobia2000

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The many memorable heroines that live in the novels of Jane Austen have become favorites in fiction and on screen. Austen paints a very particular portrait of her heroines-—one that captures all their complex motivations, desires and foibles. ... more »

How to Write a Mystery Novel Series

By harleyangelbrat

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It is easy to start a novel if you know what you want to write about and have a robust imagination. This article is my way of showing everyone how I started and where I got my ideas. Writing a Mystery novel series sounds a bit tough, but if you ... more »

How to Write a Preface for Your Book

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Not every book has to have a preface, but readers do enjoy learning more about how the book you wrote came together. The preface includes a brief description of the book and why you wrote it. It also can contain information on where and how you ... more »

How to Avoid Informal Language in a Book

By Eric J. Seidman

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Informal language or words that treat the readers as if you are speaking directly to them can be effective in certain types of books, but considered amateurish in other circles. It is always best to be very formal and professional--this tutorial ... more »

How to be literate

By Audie Metcalf

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Are you a dummy trapped in a smartie? If you thought I meant the candy, this article probably isn't for you... more »

How to Become a Better Bidder in Poker

By Edward Contreras

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Everyone wants to learn about the best poker odds.. more »

How to Build a World

By KatiD

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You have your story plotted. Now, you have to put that story and your characters in a world that is real... more »

How to Catalog Books Online

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A number of services exist in cyberspace to help the book lovers of the world catalog their collections. Many of these services are wholly web-based. The best part is many of them are completely free. Cataloging books online is a great way to ... more »

How to Choose Children's Easter Books

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Add an Easter book to a child's Easter basket. It's a good way to encourage reading and a love of books. You'll also be avoiding giving too much candy... more »

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