The process of writer publishing comprises of the following stages: pitching potential publishers; approval by editors, signing contract with a publisher and publishing itself; marketing campaign (books only). In self-publishing the pitching is excluded and these are cases where the writer either applies for publishing grants (applicable for scientific works), looks for potential sponsors / …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Technical Writing – Top 3 Open Source Software You Can Use to Write and Design Technical Documents
I use Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office on a daily basis, and Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrate on an almost-daily basis. These are the tools of the technical writing trade that I wouldn’t do without. However, I’m also aware that these are not the cheapest software to own. What if you’re a new …
Biography of Everett Freeman
Everett Freeman was born on 2 February 1911 in New York, New York. His contribution to books, movies, radio and television shows spanned more than 50 years. Freeman was involved in writing and producing radio drama and comedy in the 1930s when he produced and wrote for hit shows such as Baby Snooks. During this …
Physical Activity Has a Direct Correlation to Overall Wellness,Relaxation, and Mind/Body Connection
Scientific evidence and studies show that the mind and the body are actually ONE SYSTEM. So you ask,” What does the mean exactly?” Our mind and body are not as distinct as first perceived, there is quite a correlation i.e. the relationship of your individual mind to your own unique individual body that houses everything …
Creative Writing Exercises – Keep Your Writing Fun, Fresh & Flowing With Creative Writing Exercises
All of us who write go through periods when the writing comes less easily, when it feels more of a struggle to produce the same kind of easy word flow that we know we’re capable of. So it’s useful and very valuable to have a few options up your sleeve you can call upon during …
Writing Creative Nonfiction
INTRODUCTION: “Creative nonfiction tells a story using facts, but uses many of the techniques of fiction for its compelling qualities and emotional vibrancy,” according to Theodore A. Rees Cheney in his book “Writing Creative Nonfiction: Fiction Techniques for Crafting Great “Nonfiction (Ten Speed Press, 2001, p. 1). “Creative nonfiction doesn’t just report facts, it delivers …
"DodgeBall" Had a $20 Million Budget, Made $167 Million, and is Simply Terrible
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story – 1 Star (Terrible) Only in Hollywood could a really terrible film with Ben Stiller that cost $20 million to produce pull in $167 worldwide. Welcome to “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story”, which Dreamworks and MGM passed on and Fox finally agreed to make when Stiller reduced his salary to …
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Profitable Copywriting For The Web – Innovative Techniques to Earn Big Money With Copywriting
Copywriting for the web is one of the marketing tools that most web and online business owners use in marketing and promoting their products and goods. These online businessmen see the potential of using copywriting for the web as a powerful marketing tool because of its capability to a wider scope of audience and for …
20 Tips For Applying For College Scholarships
As seniors begin to celebrate their final year in high school, their thoughts quickly race to senior prom, senior pictures and grad night. However, it is just as important that they focus some of their energy into applying for college scholarships. It is estimated that more than 9 million students receive grants or loans from …
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Speakers Need To Know How To Host A Roast Without Becoming Toast
As though speaking in public isn’t tricky enough, then there is the roast. When we are asked to put on a roast for someone we find ourselves walking directly into a social minefield from which there appears to be no way out. If we do a poor job, then the audience will be bored and …
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