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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 »

How to create a comic book

By EricN

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So you've always wanted to create a comic, but all you end up with is sketches and the beginnings of ideas? I've been there. Believe me. You sit down to make something and have an interesting spark of an idea. Then you start brainstorming and ... more »

How to Create a Naruto Costume

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Naruto costumes are likely to be in vogue for Halloween and costume parties for years to come. You can have a lot of fun by living out the Naruto saga for a few hours in full costume and regalia. To make sure you aren't one of three Narutos or ... 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 Do Layouts for Comic Books

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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With the growing popularity of graphic novels and Japanese manga style, you may want to try your hand at comic layouts. There's an art to telling a story in pictures in comics, and you can learn the techniques that the experts use and apply them ... more »

How to Download Free Books Online

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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There's nothing better than a free book. In today's world of technology, most free books are given in the form of a download. Downloading free books online is not difficult. There are only a few things you need to know to make the experience ... more »

How to Draw Anime Rain

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Rain is one of the most interesting elements you can add to any anime drawing. Rain gives dark, comic book-style anime a dramatic flair and can create interesting layers in serial anime stories. Experiment with adding colorful and dark rain to ... more »

How to Draw Anime Samurai

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Learning to draw samurai in anime form is a tradition associated with the roots of the genre itself. Samurai are popular anime subjects because of the Japanese history behind these characters and the fighting theme often found in anime art... more »

How to Draw Manga Animals

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Animals drawn manga style look similar to humans. You can draw realistic representations of animals or chibi, a more cartoon-like rendition. Chibi is a Japanese word that means small, but when talking about manga, the English translation is ... more »

How to Draw Manga Boys

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Real boys and girls often resemble each other. However, people can use visual and spoken cues to determine the gender of a small child. With an illustration, such as manga, it can be harder to tell the gender of a character. When you draw manga ... more »

How to Dress and Act Like Emily the Strange

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Emily the Strange is a contemporary symbol of indie counterculture. Emily's dress is as recognizable as the way she acts, and both have a indie-gothic cool that seems to be a little other-worldly... more »

How to Enjoy Reading Books

By NeilO

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If you want to read more, but aren't sure how to begin, then this is for you. Reading multiple novels will open and expand your mind by sampling the singular views of several individuals - the authors. It's different from other forms of ... more »

How to Find Free Audiobooks

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Dinner's been served. Your stomach is full. It's now time to sit in that old, comfortable chair and read a few chapters in your favorite book. Or is it? This is the 21st Century. People now sit in those easy chairs and listen to audiobooks, which ... more »

How to Find Lesbian-Themed Books

By Lori Lucero

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Finding good books with a lesbian main character can be a real challenge, especially if you don't live in a big city with a gay and lesbian bookstore. If you are just starting to build your library of such books, here are some steps to get you ... more »

How to Find Oprah's Book Club Books at a Discount

By Sabah

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If you're a fan of Oprah's Book Club selections, you don't have to spend a fortune to catch the latest titles. It's easier than ever to track down new and slightly used copies so that you can build your library and save money in the process. ... more »

How to Format a Novel Manuscript for Submission

By Melos

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If you want to get your novel published, you need to know how to format your manuscript. While different publishers have different rules that must be followed, the standard manuscript format works for almost any one... more »

How to Format Your Manuscript for Submission

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You've finally finished your manuscript. But is it polished and ready for an editor's careful scrutiny? Format your submission correctly and make your hard work shine... more »

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