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Michelle L. Devon is a four-book, multiple print and online published author, freelance writer and editor, award-winning poet and a professional dreamer...

With years of experiences in the advocacy and non-profit sector-victim advocacy, criminal justice advocacy,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Right here, waiting: 1 of 45
One TruthWhat kind of love is strong enoughTo stay through all the liesWhat kind of love lasts long enoughTo still hold you when you cryWhat kind of love would still reach outTo show how strong love can beWhen you walked away, left only doubtIn the wake of broken dreamsOne day this love will amaze youMaybe then you will under... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 6 of 193
There was little sound reaching my ears as I lay curled in a ball on the mattress in the corner of the little storage shed that had been my home for the prior three days. I held my hands over my belly, wondering what affect the lack of nourishment would have on the unborn baby growing inside. It was colder than usual for Apri... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Should Internet community sites allow complete freedom of speech or should content be regulated for inappropriate material?: 2 of 57
Courts stuck down a law that was established in 1998 that made it a crime to for website operators to allow children access to what was deemed 'harmful'. With new increases in technology, software programs to protect children from internet pornography sites, Senior U.S. District Judge Lowell Reed Jr. decided that it is the pa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips The importance of editing: 1 of 24
If you are a writer, and especially if you are an experienced writer, you might wonder why you would want to consider having your writing professionally edited. I am a writer myself, and while I do self editing (read on for hints on how to self edit) on all of my writings, anything that I submit for consideration for print pu... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Weight control tips for the holiday season: 1 of 19
Do you pig out at Christmastime?Overeating is frequently one of the top complaints about the holiday season. This article can help you enjoy all your favorite meals during Christmas without overeating!If you're like me, someone who struggles with weight, tries to eat a healthy diet, or perhaps you're also trying to maintain a... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements How to know when you need a dietary supplement: 1 of 19
Dietary supplements are the newest rage on the health food and vitamins market. The problem is, dietary supplements are neither food nor vitamins, and they also are not medication. As such, dietary supplements are not controlled by the Food and Drug Administration and are usually not tested for efficacy, absorption, or to see... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 1 of 18
Spring Cleaning Isn't the Only Spring Need for Your Home!Each season for your home comes with new responsibilities to prepare your home for the season. As the winter months fade away and spring blooms, these tips will keep your home and things in great shape for spring!Spring is springing, and the flowers will soon be bloomin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Understanding copyright law: 1 of 15
The United States Copyright Office has a wealth of information about copyright laws and procedures, but the question still remains about whether or not you should register a copyright when you create something tangible that qualifies for a copyright.To determine this, let's first look at what the US Copyright Office says a co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Pros and cons of writing on Associated Content: 1 of 15
After nearly three years on Associated Content, these are the conclusions, both good and bad, positive and negative, I have drawn that may help new or even seasoned Content Producers make the most of their time on Associated Content.Conclusion #1:Poetry and Humor don't pay upfront, and they don't perform well comparatively. T... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Generating ideas for online article writing: 1 of 15
As a freelance writer, I often find paying writer's jobs on the internet, and then I read the submission guidelines, check out what the site or publication has published in the past, and then researcha bit and write a query or article and submit it on spec. It's relatively easy to decide what to write about when the publicati... More..