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My day job consist of teaching computer and creative writing classes to senior citizens at my local college, a job I truly love. I am also attending college working towards my BS in Administrative Services. At 50+ this has indeed been a challenge.

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Arts & Humanities > English Language The difference between a simile and a metaphor: 3 of 10
METAPHORS & SIMILIESA metaphor in writing is defined as a direct comparison between two or more seemingly unrelated subjects.EXAMPLES:Bob is a TOWER OF STRENGTH.You're the CREAM in my coffee.A simile, on the other hand, brings out the 'likeness' between two things. Similes are clearly indicated by using the words LIKE or AS.E... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy What is wrong with this world?: 82 of 123
What would make the world a better place?The first thought that comes to mind when broached with this question is common sense. Where has all the common sense gone? Today's world has become so obsessed with "my rights" that the world is fast becoming a place of selfish indulgence with no thought or value for human life or the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 113 of 138
I have taken several writing course and read numerous books on writing. The general consensus seems to be that getting started is the hardest part of writing. After trying a variety of these exercises I have found clustering to be the easiest, most enjoyable and the least time consuming.So just what is clustering? Clustering ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Advice for new writers: 75 of 88
#1 Key To Better WritingAlthough, writing may come easier to some than it does for others, most all writers will admit, in the early stages, in fact throughout your writing career, the number one key to becoming a better writer is practice. Finding the time to write is one of the most common complaints of beginning writers. T... More..