To the science fiction or fantasy reader, finding that great new book can be a challenge. Both are huge genres and there is a lot out there, some amazing and some truly awful. This is true of books in general, but some of the usual cheats are ... more »
Have you come to the end of your ideas list? Are you becoming disillusioned and feeling unproductive? It happens to the best of us sometimes. If we can find a different way to look at things, a different slant, sometimes it opens a new pathway... more »
Many people start journaling with the best of intentions to track daily activities and express thoughts of themselves. More often than not these attempts are thwarted when get tired of trying to come up with things to say. After years of writing ... more »
Finding extra time can read can be difficult for the modern person. Responsibilities like family, work and household duties makes it hard to find the time to open a book. However, with a little creativity, it is possible to make extra time for ... more »
Religious audio books face the same dilemma as religious books. Walk into any bookstore and there is not a huge section devoted solely to religion. But a recent rise in books that combine fiction with spiritual devotion has helped religious audio ... more »
Finding good books on history can be challenging at times. Google’s scanned books are a great way to get a good selection of these books. They often have books that even your local library does not have... more »
If you have kids in school you probably have to cover their school books each year to protect them. Collectors of rare and valuable books also might want to cover their books for protection. You can purchase book covers at most book stores but ... more »
After working as a librarian in a cultural museum, I learned that there are a lot of great multicultural books out there that you don't see in the mainstream bookstores or in libraries. If you want to raise a child who respects other cultures, ... more »
Everytime I walk into a bookstore, I see a whole lot of books they WANT me to read. After refusing chick lit for the umpteenth time, I've found some great places to find some good literature. And a few fluffy novels too... more »
If you're like me, you're always looking for the best bargain. I love to read magazines and have countless subscriptions, but I wouldn't have nearly as many if I were paying full price. The following are tips on how to find the cheapest magazine ... more »
Selling books online can be a rewarding job if you love books and want to work from home. Keeping a inventory of used books can be a challenge though. These are the ways I kept a constant supply of used books to re-sell... more »
Would be self-publishers can now upload their document files at sites such as Lulu.com or Amazon's Createspace.com, and have a professionally bound book printed at an affordable rate. But, occasionally the product does not match the original ... more »
So you've put together your comic book or webcomic collection. Chances are good that you either self-published this book or went with a small publisher--one so small that you're expected to do much of the marketing and placement of your book ... more »
School will be out for the summer very soon, and students, teachers and parents alike will all be wanting books and magazines to read, movies to watch, music to listen to, and activities in which to participate. Where can they find all this ... more »
The love of the book collector isn't just about the book. It is a great idea to have the author's signature on the first few pages of the book... more »
An eBook is the digital version of a physical book. It can come in several forms such as a PDF file which can be read on a computer. It can be formatted to fit on a PDA. Recently Amazon and Sony created reading devices that look more like a ... more »
The book "Eragon"--and the movie made from it--has swept people away worldwide in its fantastical premise of a young boy and his fearless dragon, Saphira. Toys based on the story have been hitting the stores ever since the books found their way ... more »
The library is a wonderful source of books, but when you want to build your own collection, there are better places than the bookstore to go looking... more »
Writing your book was the easy part. Once you got started that is, getting it into print and published without digging deep into your own bank accounts is a mountain that can be climbed easily with the right know how. ... more »
You’ve been writing for a while now and it occurs to you it might be worthwhile to attend one or more writers’ conferences. So, the question is, bluntly, is it? The answer, confusingly, is yes and no. Okay, before you give up in disgust ... more »
Write fast. Yep, that’s what I said. Don’t stop, don’t hesitate; don’t second guess yourself. Fast writing is the best advice I can give any writer whether starting out, or caught in the writing bind. You know, the “blood will dot my forehead ... more »
Worldbuilding is central to your writing regardless of whether you intend to write about dragons, knights and fairies, space travel, or if you plan to set your stage right in the world we live in. This is a brief ‘heads up’ to get you thinking. ... more »
In the course of our writing we use stuff. Like paper, print cartridges, computers, pens, batteries, etc. Here are some tips on how to be a little more green about our pursuit... more »
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