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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Pagan/Wiccan fashion: Should we all wear black: 1 of 21
Why do Witches dress so differently from other people and do they always wear black?Witches, like all humans, wear the colors that appeal to the individual's personal preference. What this means is that Witches who wear black, wear black because they enjoy doing so. Do all Witches wear black? No. In fact, most do not have any... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?: 2 of 23
Can a Book be Both Traditionally Published AND POD Self-Published?I self-publish and love doing so, but self-publishing is not for everyone. It is a lot of hard work, but than again, so is being traditionally published. My advice? I say to try for both!If you self-publish via POD than you have printed up this book's "first ed... More..
Autos > Cars How to accessorize your car: 6 of 20
A Guide to Quick and Easy Auto Customization for Non-Mechanical GirlsI love a custom car. My dream is to create the ultimate custom car. I have several problems to work around though. First of which was not owning a car. I cured that by buying a $900 black 1998 Volvo 240GL. Now I have my car, one problem solved. Next problem,... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why you're never too old to write: 24 of 65
You Are Never Too Old or Too Young to Become a Writer:Senior citizens and children are often faced with ridicule when they announce to the world that they are going to take on the challenge of becoming a writer. Young people laugh at old people and tell them: "You are too old to write!". While parents chide their children by ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing How to find the right niche for your writing: 11 of 25
Becoming a Niche Writer and Finding Your Specialty. You are a new writer in the beginning stages of your career. You are working on making up a portfolio of your published clips. Your next goal is to specialize in a niche market and present yourself as an "expert" writer. Your problem? You are not sure if you have a specialty... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top Vincent Price films and what makes them the best: 1 of 1
Top 10 Vincent Price Movies:Host Your Own Vincent Price Movie Marathon Tonight!This article is devoted to reviewing what I consider to be the ten best Vincent Price movies ever made. Ten movies; Twenty + hours of great movie viewing. Why not gather together your friends and family and host your own Vincent Price Movie Maratho... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft The belief in fairies and other supernatural beings: 13 of 24
Phookas: Evil Faeries at Their WorstPhookas are evil creatures from the Realms of Fae. What is a Phooka and why should you keep away from them? Read on and find out for yourself.What is a Phooka? Would you know one if you saw one? A Phooka is a very dangerous and often violent shape-shifting trickster from Celtic myth, known ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Rituals for the major festivals: 4 of 6
The Rituals of WitchesRituals draw many to both Wicca and Witchcraft. What is a ritual? That all depends on which type of ritual that you are talking about. Almost everyone has a daily ritual that involves getting up in the morning, brushing his or her teeth, getting dressed, and than eating breakfast. (I always thought it wa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Avoiding publishing pitfalls: 4 of 6
Should you hire an agent, a private editor, and-or a contract lawyer?When a writer is just starting out, one of the first things they should consider, is how much outside help do they require, before they should contact a publisher? The most common outside helpers a writer might need are: agents, editors, and publishing or co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging What makes a good blog: 10 of 13
Content is King! But What is Good Content?You hear it time and time again: To have a good blog you must have good content. Everyone says so. You know they are right. But what you really want to know is: Just what exactly IS good content? How do you know it when you see it?Good content is in the eye of the beholder. What could... More..