Caring for a senior, whether as a professional caregiver or as the spouse or adult child of a senior who needs care, takes a lot of energy any time of the year. The holidays are no different, so making sure you get the downtime you need and the celebration of the fresh start of a […]
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Book Review – The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury
The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury was intriguing to say the least. The idea that the aging process can be cured like any common disease is an interesting one. In The Sanctuary, Raymond hypothesises that cell degeneration (aging) is caused by outside forces, such as free radicals and wear and tear. In essence, if you could […]
Biography of Martha Gellhorn
Martha Ellis Gellhorn famously known as Martha Gellhorn was known to be a novelist of an American origin, a writer as well as a journalist. She was famous mostly because of her journalism skills and the urge to be a foreign reporter made her a global name. She was also referred to as a war […]
Technical Writing – Definition of GOBY and Writer’s Rough
Frequently, when a writer finishes a document, there’s information the graphics people need so they can make it look like what the writer had in mind. Very often, this information has to do with what graphic illustrations look like and where they’re placed in the layout. As with most things in this business, there are […]
Writing Jobs Online: The "Writing Sample" Fraud and How to Avoid It
There are many fraudulent schemes in the work-from-home, freelance writing niche. One of the most popular is what I call the “writing sample” scam. While it usually doesn’t cost you any money, what it does cost you is time – which is your greatest asset as a freelance writer. You could wind up spending a […]
Writing Your First Christian Ebook
In a previous article that I wrote, “The Art of Christian writing,” I talked about how to write from God’s inspiration as a Christian writer. When you decide to write a Christian ebook, its kind of content is not going to be vastly different from your other writing works as a Christian writer. You are […]
Is Wireless Internet Technology Making Journalism Obsolete?
It is no secret that newspapers, magazines, and other publications of traditional journalism are badly hemorrhaging readership. Many people familiar with the industry put the blame on mobile broadband and other Internet technologies, which has led to the Internet rapidly replacing these publications as people’s primary source of news. What impact does this have on […]
How to Beat Down Writer’s Block and Write Like a Pro
First off, you need to realize that writer’s block is a state of mind. And I’ll show you why here in a second or two, when I get past this 15 minute time limit. But first things first… Start writing your blog post with some quick and easy tips for accomplishing your specific task – […]
How Delaying The Decision Of Hiring A Copywriter Could Be Costing You $$$$
Dear Friend, Would you call yourself a good decision maker? I know I am, but I know too many people who aren’t and it’s costing them dearly! Get this. Recently, a very close friend of mine was job hunting here in London. After countless interviews, he was presented with two amazing job offers. I’m talking […]
Use Metaphors and Similes to Find Nonfiction Writing Ideas
Two writing methods useful to spice up your writing and make it more fun is to use a metaphor or simile to illustrate a point in your writing. METAPHOR OR SIMILE DEFINED Both a metaphor and a simile are statements of comparison between two different items that share one aspect or trait in common. Unlike […]