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I have been a freelance writer for over 25 years. I've been published in hundreds of trade and consumer magazines as well as local and regional newspapers. I am currently writing for several local weekly newspapers and loving every minute of it getting

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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging An introduction to blogging: 2 of 16

Blogging is journal writing that will be posted to the Internet where millions of people can read and react to what you have written. You can blog about anything you find of interest. You can write about your work life - your personal life - your hobbies - your reading - your writing - anything is fair game for blogging. It ...
Business > Small & Home Business What you need to know when starting a home business: 9 of 31

The most successful businesses - no matter the industry - have several business practices in common. These same business practices apply to home businesses. First and foremost, successful businesses have a defined and written business plan that includes a mission statement and a definition of the target audience(s). A missio...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues The basics of Internet surfing for beginners: 6 of 19

Get ready to view the world through your computer monitor. Learning to surf the net will change the way you live, work, shop, keep in touch with friends and family and you will soon be able to view the world through your computer's monitor. Surfing the net is the same as surfing the Web or visiting Web sites. There are some ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Freelance writers: How to get organized: 4 of 9

Top Ten Tips for Freelancers to Get Organized and Stay That Way I am not typically a hoarder. My standard rule is that if I haven't had to access or use it in over year, it gets thrown out. The only exceptions include keeping all financial and tax records and my research and writings. I have boxes of research and old article...
Business > Small & Home Business Networking basics for new small business owners: 6 of 13

Running a small business requires a person with stamina, perseverance, tenacity - and someone who wants to spend all of their time working - working - working. Small business owners are risk takers and are people who like the thrills of using their business skills. These same persons reap many, many rewards for all of their ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) The importance of good writing for professionals on all career paths: 7 of 15

Good Writing Skills Make for Really Good Professionals i have worked for and with many types of professionals with and without good writing skills. Being a professional writer and working in higher education for over 20 years, I've worked with just about every type of professional you could name. My list includes working wit...
Computers & Technology > Internet Troubleshooting Search engines: Viable alternatives to Google: 12 of 25

Search Engines: Viable alternatives or additions to Google Instead of trying to find alternatives to Google, how about adding to your repertoire of search engines? It is impossible for any one search engine to provide all of the search options that everyone needs. Plus, technology and the net change at the speed of light so ...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Are virtual relationships taking precedence over real life relationships?: 15 of 30

Virtual relationships are the new reality. When I stop to think about how often I am on-line communicating or relationship building, it is overwhelming. Let's just take a brief look. I use e-mail, blogs, on-line learning, chat rooms, on-line shopping for almost everything, on-line banking and I use all of this to commun...
Computers & Technology > Software (Other) Fast track to becoming computer-savvy: 3 of 6

You want to become computer-savvy, fast...take a class For a new computer user to become proficient in the shortest amount of time, their one and only option is to take a beginner's computer instructor-led, face-to-face class. New users should avoid asking family and friends to help them learn. They should stay away from tak...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Tips on creating a promoting a podcast: 1 of 1

Podcasting is one of the easiest, fun and technology-hip ways to help your students learn, keeping your customers up-to-date with upcoming features, educating and training your workforce or just sending a message to a loved-one serving in Iraq. When creating your podcast, you can ensure success by: 1. Writing out your script...