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By Karen Silvestri 1 comments
Your autobiography is the history of your life. You should make every effort to fill it with as much detail as possible. While adding specific and concrete detail to the actual text of your autobiography is important, there are other items that ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 1 comments
Your autobiography is the history of your life. You should make every effort to fill it with as much detail as possible. While adding specific and concrete detail to the actual text of your autobiography is important, there are other items that ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 1 comments
Your autobiography is the history of your life. You should make every effort to fill it with as much detail as possible. While adding specific and concrete detail to the actual text of your autobiography is important, there are other items that ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 1 comments
Your autobiography is the history of your life. You should make every effort to fill it with as much detail as possible. While adding specific and concrete detail to the actual text of your autobiography is important, there are other items that ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 1 comments
Your autobiography is the history of your life. You should make every effort to fill it with as much detail as possible. While adding specific and concrete detail to the actual text of your autobiography is important, there are other items that ... more »
By AprilEClark 0 comments
When Hoosier writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley died in 1916, more than 35,000 mourners paid their respects at the Indiana State Capitol before he was laid to rest at the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. Such public outpouring speaks volumes to ... more »
By AprilEClark 0 comments
When Hoosier writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley died in 1916, more than 35,000 mourners paid their respects at the Indiana State Capitol before he was laid to rest at the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. Such public outpouring speaks volumes to ... more »
By AprilEClark 0 comments
When Hoosier writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley died in 1916, more than 35,000 mourners paid their respects at the Indiana State Capitol before he was laid to rest at the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. Such public outpouring speaks volumes to ... more »
By AprilEClark 0 comments
When Hoosier writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley died in 1916, more than 35,000 mourners paid their respects at the Indiana State Capitol before he was laid to rest at the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. Such public outpouring speaks volumes to ... more »
By AprilEClark 0 comments
When Hoosier writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley died in 1916, more than 35,000 mourners paid their respects at the Indiana State Capitol before he was laid to rest at the historic Crown Hill Cemetery. Such public outpouring speaks volumes to ... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
Jazz, the flapper, art deco, "The Great Gatsby" and high society were just a few of the great things the 1920s brought us. Read on to see how you can appreciate and enjoy them even in today's age... more »
By Jonathan Dewbre 3 comments
Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1342-1400) was England’s first great poet, and is known as the father of English literature. He was a traveler, a bureaucrat and a translator, but is perhaps best known for works like “The Canterbury Tales,” and for ... more »
By Wirchnianski 0 comments
Poets are weavers of smooth and delicate words. They are the makers of rhymes that last for centuries, and you can be one too. Just follow these steps and you'll be a full-fledged poet in no time at all... more »
By Wirchnianski 1 comments
Writers come up with the ideas for the books and articles we read today. If you're a part of this online community and you've written an article, you're a writer! Here you'll learn how to tell stories through writing, and maybe even make better ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
The Ziggy cartoon strip has been around for more than 35 years. He was created by Tom Wilson in 1971 as a greeting card character. His son, Tom Wilson II, took over writing the comic strip in 1987. He still writes it today, making Ziggy one of ... more »
By virtualibrarian 1 comments
Did you know you can borrow just about any book that has been published, even if it isn't in your local library? Most public libraries participate in the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system that allows them to borrow books from one another, and even ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »
By Aimee30 0 comments
This is how to brainstorm to get ideas to write a story, article, etc. It's really a rather simple process but is not just about scribbling ideas on paper. Read on to find out more... more »
By Aimee30 0 comments
This is how to brainstorm to get ideas to write a story, article, etc. It's really a rather simple process but is not just about scribbling ideas on paper. Read on to find out more... more »
By Aimee30 0 comments
This is how to brainstorm to get ideas to write a story, article, etc. It's really a rather simple process but is not just about scribbling ideas on paper. Read on to find out more... more »
By Aimee30 0 comments
This is how to brainstorm to get ideas to write a story, article, etc. It's really a rather simple process but is not just about scribbling ideas on paper. Read on to find out more... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
Writing books for children is a popular and lucrative pastime. Getting started is as simple as knowing what you want to write. After researching several children's books on the market, paying attention to age ranges, illustrations and language, ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
Writing books for children is a popular and lucrative pastime. Getting started is as simple as knowing what you want to write. After researching several children's books on the market, paying attention to age ranges, illustrations and language, ... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
Situated on the Welsh and English border, Hay-on-wye can be a little confused about its identity. However, where there is confusion there is culture and this town is not only home to over 35 major bookshops, but also holds an annual literature ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
Pop-up books are interactive books sure to capture any young child's imagination... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
Pop-up books are interactive books sure to capture any young child's imagination... more »
By Charbie28 1 comments
Winter is here a nice cup of tea, warm blanket and wonderful book can make the time go by quickly. While picking out a nice book there are so many other things the library has to offer. Most libraries have been updated with computers, DVD ... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
Books can last a long time with care. Take a proactive stance; avoid possible damage to your books. Some marks can't be cleaned. Just think ink and felt tip markers. Very old books and collectables are risky. Leather books sometimes need a ... more »
By Kat Yares 1 comments
One of the best ways to learn to live with less is learning from those who came before us and survived the Great Depression or just lived on very little. The Foxfire series of books provides a wealth of information on how to do things with little ... more »
By Kat Yares 1 comments
One of the best ways to learn to live with less is learning from those who came before us and survived the Great Depression or just lived on very little. The Foxfire series of books provides a wealth of information on how to do things with little ... more »
By TMcElligott 0 comments
Women's fiction contains, mystery, suspense, drama, comedy, heartbreak and sometimes love. It's a title that covers a broad range of books and the ideas can be endless. Below are some tips to help you find that perfect topic that you can run ... more »
By TMcElligott 0 comments
Women's fiction contains, mystery, suspense, drama, comedy, heartbreak and sometimes love. It's a title that covers a broad range of books and the ideas can be endless. Below are some tips to help you find that perfect topic that you can run ... more »
By TMcElligott 0 comments
Women's fiction contains, mystery, suspense, drama, comedy, heartbreak and sometimes love. It's a title that covers a broad range of books and the ideas can be endless. Below are some tips to help you find that perfect topic that you can run ... more »
By TMcElligott 0 comments
Women's fiction contains, mystery, suspense, drama, comedy, heartbreak and sometimes love. It's a title that covers a broad range of books and the ideas can be endless. Below are some tips to help you find that perfect topic that you can run ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 3 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 3 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 3 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 3 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By Karen Silvestri 3 comments
So, you have finally finished that novel you started. Or you have put together a book of family recipes or you have written your autobiography. Now you want to insure that no one else can legally use your work for profit. In the United States, ... more »
By thedarkmother 0 comments
When writing, the characters are the most important quality of your creation. But how do you come up with vibrant, believable characters that will move your story along and make your writing memorable... more »
By ErinT 3 comments
Characters form the backbone of any fictional story. You may have a killer plot, but the best plot in the world can't make up for weak characterization or poor character development. Your characters are the vehicles through which your plot will ... more »
By ErinT 3 comments
Characters form the backbone of any fictional story. You may have a killer plot, but the best plot in the world can't make up for weak characterization or poor character development. Your characters are the vehicles through which your plot will ... more »
By ErinT 3 comments
Characters form the backbone of any fictional story. You may have a killer plot, but the best plot in the world can't make up for weak characterization or poor character development. Your characters are the vehicles through which your plot will ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »
By bookmom 3 comments
If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »