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How to Handle Books

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Correctly handling books during daily use can extend their shelf life. Washing your hands and handling books with care, ensures that a book is not damaged. Respect books by handling them as you would any other treasured material. Follow these ... more »

How to Have a Successful Book Event

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If you followed all the necessary details in order to bring people to your book event, the next step is to know how to make sure those in attendance do not leave without purchasing a copy or two of your book. Remember rule No. 1, though: In order ... more »

How to Have Fun at Genre/Writer’s Conventions

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You’ve heard about them, you’ve seen them announced; perhaps they’ve even invaded your city. Cons, short for conventions. WorldCon, Norwescon, WHC, etc. How do you (a writer/ poet/ artist/ editor/ whatever) get the most out of one?.. more »

How to Heal the Body Naturally

By Author Stacey Chillemi

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The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body is essential reference book for anyone interested in maintaining optimal health and overcoming disease. The book contains concise and comprehensive listings of over 175 herbs and ... more »

How to Hold a Used Book Sale

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You love to read and buy books faster than your favorite authors can write them. When the volumes take over your nightstand, end tables and bookshelves though, it's time to slim your stash. Organize and hold a sale to unload your used books and ... more »

How to Host a Book Club

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A book club is for those who share a passion for reading books. A club provides people the opportunity to discuss all important aspects of the book and share their interpretations. It also helps to meet and make new friends with people from ... more »

How to HOST A BOOK CLUB

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How to host a book club: TO host a book club you need a few friends/acquaintances, and a book to discuss. The book should be voted on by the members and the location should rotate from house to house... more »

How to Host a Children's Book Club

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Hosting a children's book club doesn't have to be a stressful experience--you can host a children's book club without making elaborate preparations. The most important thing to remember is to make the meeting area suitable for a lively ... more »

How to Host a Children's Book Exchange

By christieo1

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Would you like a quick and easy way to build your child's library? Hosting a book exchange party is an easy and cost effective way to get new book titles for your children... more »

How to Improve Amazon Picks

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Amazon's shopping site has a feature to it that is much like the shopping equivalent of TIVO. Amazon pays attention to your shopping habits, and then searches the site for other items that they think you might be interested in purchasing. As an ... more »

How to Interpret Dreams

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Our dreams can have numerous meanings if we analyze them with the help of books and other sources. Dreams can hold many secrets to our lives and can be symbols of what we are feeling or going through. Learn how you can interpret dreams and figure ... more »

How to Introduce an Author

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Many venues other than bookstores host author events these days. However, not every manager knows how to introduce the author who is his or her guest. The following information will be helpful for those who have never introduced an author before... more »

How to Invent a Word

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Since long before the Norman invasion of England in 1066 AD, the English language has combined its Germanic roots with words and grammar from other languages, creating a unique vocabulary that's as effective as it is eclectic. Staying true to ... more »

How to Join a Book or Music Club

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Book and music clubs are a great way to get new or old materials that are otherwise difficult to find. The following steps will help you join a book or music club that offers what you are looking for... more »

How to Join a Writing Group

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A writer’s life needn’t be solitary. While a quiet atmosphere can be beneficial during fervent inspiration, a solid group of writers with similar interests can help shape and define your work. Joining a writing group in your area is easier than ... more »

How to Join the National Book Critics Circle

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Millions of people dream of becoming a book critic. It is a difficult field to enter that's shrinking by the day. But you can earn some credibility as a book critic by joining the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) in one of several capacities... more »

How to Journal Creatively

By Nella Bella

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Keeping a journal is an opportunity to record events for the future, clear your mind and focus or express your artistic side, among many other beneficial reasons. Anyone can keep a journal, and it doesn’t need to be written. Throw off the ... more »

How to Lead a Book Group

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A book group can be a fantastic way to meet a community of like-minded people interested in opening a stimulating discussion about socially and culturally relevant works of literature. Additionally, it can provide the book group members with an ... more »

How to Lead a Writing Workshop for Kids

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It’s not always easy to keep young writers motivated and excited about the craft. But a writing workshop can provide general or genre-specific information to help young writers better learn the tools of writing. Properly selected, a workshop can ... more »

How to Learn Manga

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Manga is the Japanese word that means comics, such as comic books. Manga storylines can range from fantasy to romance to tales of horror. The style of manga illustrations is distinctive and is what many people tend to think of as "anime." There ... more »

How to Lend Books From a Home Library

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When you lend books from a home library, you're entrusting the borrower with a part of your home, interests and investment. Choose potential borrowers carefully and take all the necessary steps to ensure that you receive your book back on time ... more »

How to Light Your Book Collection

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No book collection or library looks as good as it can without proper lighting. When you're setting up a library, think about how you want your books lit for ease of access and to make an impressive presentation... more »

How to Loan Books and Get Them Back

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Most people recommend a book to friends every once in a while. It's inevitable that friends will eventually want to borrow one or more of those books. It's easy to lend books, but getting them back is often pretty difficult. It is possible, ... more »

How to Locate Books in a Public Library

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A public library is a great resource for reading books without the cost of purchasing them, as well as accessing reference material that would otherwise be costly or unavailable. Knowing where to start is half the challenge when it comes to ... more »

How to Maintain Antique Books

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Antique books grow more valuable over time unless they fall apart or suffer damage. You can maintain these precious volumes by following these steps... more »

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