Trends v. Fads

Do you write for trends? Do you write for fads? Or both? Each segment has its own place in the field of writing and can, if you are wise about, be profitable to your writing business.

Speaking Skills: Get Rid of Nervous Mannerisms

Inserting lots of, you know, fillers when you are . . .umm . . .speaking is distracting to listeners and, like, leaves a poor impression. Learn how to strike these bad habits from your speech.

Book Binding

Binding is the method wherein printed sheets are put together to form books, magazines, catalogs, folders, directories, or product packaging. Binding can be a very valuable resource while creating a presentation or generally organizing some important documents. This is a good way to ensure that the documents are not assembled in a haphazard manner and can be located easily as and when required.

Stop! You're Both Right!

When is it wrong to be right? In this ever-shrinking world, foreign-based names can be an issue for those who value accuracy. So, when the issue arises, do you show what you know or go with the flow?

Reading the Lines

A reader is incomplete until they've at least tried their hand at writing, but a writer is also incomplete if they're not reading.

Academy Award Winners Deconstructed: Platoon (1986)

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Screenwriting: Fast, Simple, Easy, Rules: Matrix (1999) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Hero's Journey Stages and Steps: Groundhog Day (1993) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Screenwriting Help: El Cid (1961) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. Sample Movie Deconstructed: El Cid (1961)

Screenplay Seminar: Die Hard (1988) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Screenplay Structure: Hero's Journey and Taxi Driver (1976)

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.

The Rule of 3 - Not 2 - Not 4

When arranging flowers, balloon bouquets, or business presentations, do you use the rule of three?

ADVICE Using Hand Held Dictionaries

The best ways to get the most from hand held dictionaries...

Every Writer Whether A Novel Or An Article Has Their Critics

Most of use writers have our critics and that goes for those who write novels, documentaries, biographies, short stories, poetry, screen plays, news stories or simply articles either on or off line.

Pitching to Reporter vs. Editor

Find out, the most effective print or broadcasting media for your story. Determine how the organization works, who farms out assignments. Every journalist has preferences for receiving news releases and pitches. Knowing the format and method could make a world of difference.