Rate Number 1 with a Conference Director

Never attended a writer's conference before? This article will give you tips on conference behavior, what to do if you have special needs or requests, have problems with the registration info, want to volunteer to help, etc.

Writer is Just about Writing

Everyday, from dawn to dusk, we see countless things to learn from or to store in library. It is true that we will never be able to catch all the things happening in each day; however, we suppose to learn as much as possible or most of the things. How can we do that?

How Authors Instigate the Topic?

One of the hardest works for author is instigating (thinking of) the topic to write. Author is not supposed to write everything, because our job is to spread out the beneficial lessons to the public: intellectual appetite and this intellectual appetite may not lay in that everything.

One Little Secret that Makes People Listen to You

It's hard to get feedback from people, but there's nothing like actively listening to build a relationship, which builds trust, which then builds communication and, ultimately, sales. Used in forums, conference rooms, phone calls and face to face communication, active listening goes one step beyond simply hearing, and engages the attention of the other person.

How to Proofread Like a Professional

Most of us know how to read and write but do we write - right? Naturally, in this case 'right' means properly but in some contexts that might be hard to catch - especially if you've been writing all day. Proofreaders can be expensive but read on for some tips

Personally Yours

When was the last time you picked up a pen and wrote a letter in long hand? Grainy, silky or just plain vanilla, I miss the feel of personal correspondence. In looking through some old photographs and family memorabilia, I came across a poem my mother sent me when I was working overseas. While holding the yellowing paper in my hands, I had an overwhelming sense of her presence. I wasn’t simply reading her words; I was hearing her voice.

The Secret of My Success: An Interview With Author & Speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith

Since Cynthia Leitich-Smith is one of those authors who continues to create more and more award-winning books and short stories, I wanted to find out the secret to her success.

Stages of Second Language Acquisition

In this mini-article we are going to see a quick overview of the different stages in Second Language Acquisition

Make More Money From Your Freelance Writing Experience

If you're a freelance writer, don't just write more to make more money. Try some of these other ways to increase your income from your freelance writing experience.

Six New Debate Topics

Some new ideas for debate topics that are sure to liven up your next debate.

It Isn't What We Know; It's What We Do That Counts

According to best-selling author, popular speaker, service and sales coach, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, every barber might think he has a book inside of him. But until he writes it down and promotes it, he just won't make the cut, and he'll have to watch others get the glory!

Creative Writing and the Hero's Journey: Jarhead (2005) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.

Stop Thief! That's My Content!

In the digital age, protecting your intellectual property can be a monumental task. A few simple steps can go a long way towards protecting your ideas and designs online.

Leather Book Binding

Bookbinding in leather was supposed to have been practiced by the Copts in Egypt. Surviving examples of Coptic bindings in red and brown leather from the 8th and 9th centuries, show a variety of techniques that would indicate experience in bookbinding that probably developed over hundreds of years. Unlike European bindings of later times, specialists must have executed them in diverse forms of leather decoration. They display a wide range of artistry including tooling, piercing, and working with a stylus.

Booking Binding Machines

There are various kinds of binding machines suitable for different kinds of binding currently on the market. It is important to select the style of binding machine that suits the requirements. Different types of binding machines include comb, coil, velobind, tape, and double loop wire, thermal binding and padding.