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I am a writer with a degree in Professional Writing and Editing and am currently studying for my Master of Writing. My favorite hobbies include reading, writing, music and movies. I also love to travel, though there are still many places on my list that I

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 261 of 917
Why is it that you now turn away, No glances of affection Coming my way What is it that's happened, To make you so cold You don't even see me Any more You no longer offer your comfort to me No hugs or kisses Nothing at all The door has been slammed Straight in my face I can't get through to you At all More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing When life hits you hard: 41 of 139
What is the definition of 'hard'? Many people will react differently to different situations based on their personality and previous life experiences. Of course there are situations that are universally difficult - the death of a child, partner or parent, the break down of a long term relationship, a life changing injury. Bu... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Mythical places: The reality of Atlantis: 6 of 20
Is Atlantis fantasy or a reality? The world has been mapped and studied by satellites, yet the idea of Atlantis still lives on, neither completely proved or disproved. Plato first wrote of Atlantis in Ancient Greece, stating that a continent larger than Africa and Asia combined was situated in the Atlantic ocean and rivaled ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why marriage is not for everyone: 16 of 53
Love does not require public affirmation for it to be valid. And like many things in life, marriage is a choice, and one more and more people, especially those without religious affiliations, are choosing not to embark on. After all, marriage is not a fast ticket to happily ever after. It doesn't assure a smooth and happy ri... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 57 of 181
There is no simple answer to this question, because for everyone, the answer is likely to be different. For myself, the reason I write is because I can't not write. Believe me, I've tried. But then the urge builds and builds, and before I know it, I've immersedmyself in writing again, without conscious thought. I remember my... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes R&B music: Past, present and future: 4 of 12
R&B, or R'n'B as it is also known, has it's origins in Blues, Jazz, Rock n' Roll and Soul music. The term R&B comes from the words Rhythm and Blues, which is where contemporary R&B music began, back in the 1940's. However, the history of R&B can be traced back even further, to the songs sung by African slaves. Before 1949, m... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) All-natural skincare products: 2 of 6
It's extremely easy to look after your skin with natural products. And chances are you'll have a lot of the ingredients in the house already, so there's no need to outlay a substantial amount of money in order to care for your skin. WATER As we're made up of over 70% water, it is important to remain hydrated. Dehydration cau... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a pet: 19 of 51
Muppet, or Muppy, as we affectionately called him, was a silver fluffball of a cat, a chinchilla with a constant air of dignity surrounding him. I fell in love with him the day mum brought him home, and while technically a family pet, he was immediately mine. My sister and I named him Muppet, after the Muppet Babies, as he h... More..
Relationships & Family > Lesbian Is a woman sleeping with another woman considered cheating: 2 of 5
Any intense relationship, whether emotional or physical, is a form of cheating. Whether it's with someone of the same sex, or the opposite sex, it is still a form of betrayal to your partner. There are very rare instances where this may not be the case. If it is the sexual fantasy of your partner to watch two women together ... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Teaching English as a second language: 10 of 24
The most important factor in teaching English as a second language, especially if in a foreign country, is patience. Teaching any student a language poses challenges, but it becomes more difficult when you choose to teach students in a country where English is not the native language, as they don't have the benefit of immers... More..