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Hello, my name is Leola and I recently graduated with my bachelor's degree in English. I'm an aspiring novelist and my ultimate goal is to publish a great work for the masses to enjoy. I joined Helium to improve my writing prowess and hopefully improve my

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Observations: 8 of 65
My House on the HillSeeing you without seeing me,Running through the willowy leavesI only hope you don't see me still,Waiting beneath my house on the hill.I hate wanting you unaware-That cold gleam and withering stare,Unrelentingly unfocused near my directionBleakly straight aheadAs though you needed some other kind of inspir... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to write a love letter: 5 of 28
Have you finally decided to declare your undying love to that certain someone? A sure way avoid some awkward verbal fumbling is to commit your sentiments to paper via a love letter. Writing a love letter shows that you've taken the time and effort to scour the depths of your soul, that you've splurged on that expensive statio... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 94 of 387
Once in a great while, the sea opens its doors revealing a gateway to the greatest treasure the world will ever know. Such was the case for one remarkable occasion in history, but in order to understand the nature of the treasure, we must first describe the nature of its finding. It began one cloudy mid-afternoon, as a tiny v... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to knit: 1 of 4
Learning how to knit might seem like a daunting task, reserved only for crazy, nimble-fingered grannies but fear not: this short guide is sure to have you working the needles like a pro in no time. Because some people might find it helpful to see the various techniques described here, I am including a link to this helpful how... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Is it possible to have a literate nation?: 2 of 7
In order to determine the possibility of a literate nation, we need to first determine why it has become so possible to have an illiterate nation for so long.I believe that it would be possible to have a literate nation, but only if a major lifestyle change and social movement takes place.Grab and GoThe convenience of the mod... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 54 of 174
Hobbies can be the key to fitting some quality me-time into your schedule. Finding time for yourself among the many other demands of professional life can be extremely challenging, but hobbies can give you the added incentive to make yourself a priority. As a college student, hobbies allow me to escape from extreme, high pres... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Should a husband tell his wife about his romantic past?: 6 of 17
I'm all for healthy and open marriages, but the time to discuss past relationship history is before the marriage. By the time he's said "I do" he needs to say "I don't" to drama.One of the key mistakes couples make is assuming that their relationship is too perfect and therefore must be "fixed" as a consequence. Sadly, humans... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 112 of 298
Like many things in life, this true garden story begins with an admission of guilt: one of my family's most embarrassing secrets is a belief in "premonitions" that warn us about impending danger. The last time this belief reared its ugly head just happened to be in our garden at Bay Meadows Drive.One afternoon a few years ago... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seeing beauty: 42 of 110
A tree swaying in the breezeSeems to me a magical beingTwisting, running, undulating, assumingSettling and living, but never removingFrom a single, solitary position-Speaking volumes without uttering a sound. More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Post apocalyptic: 6 of 15
Being Left; We all sat huddled together on the deck of a small boat, waiting for its owner to come from below and announce his decision. The rain had been pouring down from the sky for eighty straight days and nights, engulfing over half the country. By the time the government finally consented to issue the evacuation order,... More..