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After years of only writing in snatched moments between 'real' jobs, I am now trying to make a living as a full-time freelance writer.
My first love is fiction, but it's my non-fiction writing that pays the bills (until my novel hits the bestseller lists!)

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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies How to get rid of hiccups: 1 of 10
An attack of hiccups can be amusing, annoying or embarrassing depending on where and when it occurs. In most cases, the hiccups will stop as suddenly as they started without any treatment. Perhaps it is because there is usually no obvious cause of hiccups that numerous 'cures' have developed over time. The problem is, that wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Making informed decisions on whether to trust the media: 9 of 56
I once agreed to give an interview to a local newspaper. I was happy to do this as it meant some free publicity for my new business. Three people arrived at the appointed time - a reporter, a trainee reporter and a photographer. Wow! I felt like a celebrity!The reporters asked me some questions about the business and my perso... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans Loans: What to do when friends and relatives don't pay you back: 5 of 30
When a stranger owes you money there are a number of practical or legal steps you can take to resolve the problem. If the debtor is a friend or relative however, the situation becomes much more complicated. The biggest problem is dealing with the emotions involved your own, and those of the other person. Knowing that som... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Avoid theft on vacation: 1 of 6
Most foreign vacation destinations are probably no more crime-ridden than your own home town, but unfortunately tourists are often more likely to become victims of crime than local people. In some places, this is because visitors are generally wealthier than the locals and are seen as easy targets. But in most cases, it's th... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Guide to buying a comfortable bed: 2 of 11
Do you wake each morning feeling refreshed and energetic - or are you tired and aching all over? If you're having problems falling asleep at night, and greet each morning with a groan, your body could be telling you it's time to buy a new bed.An uncomfortable bed can be the main cause of lower back pain. It will also exacerba... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Homemade crafts: Do imperfections matter?: 3 of 16
When does a small imperfection add a unique and desirable mark of individuality to a homemade object? When does a mistake turn a potential masterpiece into something fit only to be thrown away? There are no hard and fast rules. It all depends on the intention of the maker and the reaction of the person who receives the item ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Essential foreign language phrases you need to know before traveling to another country: 3 of 15
You don't have to be a skilled linguist in order to learn a few useful words and phrases before you visit a foreign country.The easiest way to learn is by listening to, and then imitating, someone who can speak the language you need. If you don't know anyone who can help you, and haven't the time or inclination to enrol on a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Things to consider when choosing a personal fitness trainer who fits your personality: 2 of 10
One person's brilliant, motivating trainer who really gets results can be another person's mean bully who reduces them to tears. Think back to your schooldays. There were some teachers who were inspiring and succeeded in encouraging you to aim high and do your best. Others tried too hard to be everyone's friend. They didn't p... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography How to improve photo quality with landscape scenes: 2 of 10
Why do some people with impressive, expensive cameras and a bag full of accessories only produce average-looking photos, while others with more modest equipment consistently take great photos?If you want to improve your landscape photos I would suggest you begin by studying the work of the experts. Look through as many photog... More..
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs How to land a literary agent: 1 of 5
It's the Catch 22 of the writing world. You decide you will offer your first novel to a certain publishing company, and discover that they will only consider work submitted through an agent. So, you choose an agent - and find that they are not interested in taking on an unpublished writer.How do you get published, in order to... More..