Arts & Humanities
Romance writing: Tips for crafting that crucial first chapter
by Meggie Hardy
The first chapter of a romance novel has to sizzle with cleverly written dialogue, succinct descriptions and powerful emotions. Follow some basic tips to create a real page-turner. UNDERSTAND THE GENRE Romance is entertainment fiction, not literary fiction. Know the difference. Read books by successful romance authors. Join romance writers groups. Above all, you must know your story... read more
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Ancient & Biblical Languages
- Latin roots of the word "salary"
- How knowing Latin helps you learn Romance languages
- Peculiarities in English/Latin translations
- Using Virgil vs. Cicero in Latin language study
- Greek vs Hebrew: Which language is more essential for Bible study?
- The benefits of Latin language study
- Learn Hebrew
Business of Writing (Other)
- Intellectual property and Fair Use provisions
- The best book publishers in Boston
- Are used textbooks the solution to the high cost of textbooks?
- Small press and self publishing: How to get your book reviewed
- Should faculty sell complimentary copies to book resellers?
- Advantages and disadvantages of self publishing
- Steps to winning the pen struggle
Language Learning Tips
- Learning a language through vocabulary in context
- Learning French in London
- Help with conjugating verbs
- Tips on how to learn a foreign language
- Explaining dialects
- Foreign language success: Studying and note-taking techniques
- Comparing foreign language study programs on CD-Rom vs. classroom experiences
Meaning of Life
by Dewdrops San
The Aegean Sea (Greek: Aigao Plagos) is a sea arm of the Mediterranean Sea located between the mainlands of Greece and Turkey... read more
The relationship between art and writing in Ancient Egypt has been connected in several ways and both have served great importa... read more
In Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt the kings ruled in very different ways. Although the kings of both lands were closely... read more
by Kieran Wade
Mother Courage Plot Summary Brecht's Mother Courage is a Classic Example Of Epic Theatre, therefore the play relates to ... read more
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- Arts & Humanities (Other)
- Graphic arts: The art of mathematician M.C. Escher
- Museums & Galleries
- Washington, D.C., and Masonic symbolism
- Best museums to visit in the US for computer science students
- Theater & Drama
- The best Elizabethan plays and playwrights
- Theater reviews: The Color Purple
- Naturalism and symbolism in 19th century theatre
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- Theater & Drama
- Are standing ovations becoming overused by theater audiences?
- European History
- Should Spain strike Franco from the history books?
- Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?
- Would the world be different if John Calvin had never spoken out against the papacy?
- Was Anne Boleyn responsible for some of the most sweeping changes in Europe during her lifetime?
- Ancient History
- Is the Piri Reis Map of 1513 historically accurate?
