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I am a full time writer in my early twenties. To date, I have had over sixty poems published around the world and three short stories published, two by HorrorSeek.com, and one in the June 2008 Issue of Delivered Magazine.
I am currently writing my second novel

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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for writing the best blog: 2 of 13

There are millions of blogs out there, on millions of different subjects - so how can you make sure that people read yours? Here are a few tips on writing a good blog, and making sure that your readers stay interested. Be personal When writing your blog, make sure that you write the way you talk. Write as if you are having a...
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Revolutionary figures in history: A comparison of childhood traits: 1 of 1

Revolutionary figures in history often reveal a volatile spirit early on. In this essay, I am going to compare the childhood traits of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, and Golda Meir, the 4th Prime Minister of Israel. Theodore Roosevelt was born on 27th October 1858 to a wealthy family. &nbs...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Death of a loved one: 19 of 33

'Colin, is Daisy awake yet?' 'No, not yet so be quiet,' he whispered, reaching for the last of the bacon. 'Why?' Poppy flopped down at the table. 'Have you been crying?' She turned to him and pulled him close. 'Col, it's Jay. Mum's just told me. He's been found dead.' Colin looked at her in confusion, as if...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to find writing ideas: 26 of 41

The Secret of Great Ideas You need to draw ideas for your writing from your everyday lives and experiences. In order for you to come up with great ideas, you need to be open to them. You would be surprised at the amount of ideas you can come up with just walking to your local shop - but you need to be open to them. Here are ...
Relationships & Family > First Dates Things not to discuss on a first date: 2 of 3

So you're on your first date with that handsome young chap/girl from the office. You're dressed to impress, but what should you talk about? Or more importantly, what should you not talk about? Here's ten sure-fire ways to ensure you come back to an empty table from a toilet break... • Past Relationships – Wh...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How thoughts can influence well-being: 2 of 3

Well-being is normally based on life satisfaction, which is sometimes called 'subjective well-being'. How satisfied you are with your life and the factors that make up your life determines your subjective well-being. These factors include work, relationships, money, family, housing and physical health. So how can thoughts in...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 80 of 113

How to keep Writer's Block at Bay... The truth is I don't actually believe in writer's block. There isn't some big curtain that comes down over your brain that stops you from writing. The main thing that writers suffer from when they think they have writer's block is fear. It's the fear of a clean page. The fear of an empty ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Writing: Gift or curse? A glance at the ups and downs: 36 of 46

Writing: Gift or Curse? A Glance at the Ups and Downs So, you have been blessed with the skills of writing. Is it a gift or a curse? We're going to take a look at the ups and downs of being a writer. Let's start with the good stuff. The things that make it a joy to be a writer. The first that springs to mind is CREATIVE OUTL...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Journaling to relieve stress: 15 of 16

How to Keep an On-Going Journal The one thing that writers need to keep in mind is that life is a story. Writers know that overheard conversations, experiences and feelings may be the seeds of a short story or a building block for a novel. Keeping a journal helps to keep all of this important information close to hand, and r...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for short story contest participants: 9 of 9

Tips for Short Story Contest Participants Winning or coming runner-up in a short story contest gives you great credits to add to your writing CV. When you come around to finding an agent or publisher, they will be more likely to look at your work if you have won a few competitions. The first thing you need to do is make sure...