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I am Channel Steward for 'Business of Writing' and the 'Writing Process' in the Writing Channel . Do contact me anytime if I can be of help, or if you want know more about my subchannels.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Where Helium writers find their inspiration: 1 of 36
Helium writers can be inspired to write a lot of articles about a variety of topics. Helium already has more than 100,000 titles, and many of these titles are filled with articles written from a wide range of individual viewpoints, experience and knowledge.Helium offers so much, it is quite easy to find inspiration from the n... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Stretching: Beyond just feeling good: 1 of 24
Stretching is a form of exercise that increases flexibility, helps to maintain good posture, and improves general co-ordination. Gentle stretching exercises are recommended for reducing the affects of injuries, by helping to relax the muscles and improve joint mobility.If you want to try stretching as part of your general fit... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Ideas for overcoming writer's block: 1 of 19
Writer's block is closely associated with stress, and the best ideas for overcoming the horrors of writer's block involve relaxation techniques for stress relief. A writer who is blocked is often in a state of fear and anxiety, so any method that will remove tension is helpful. There are a number of ways to relax and stoop t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Fired: Turning the negative into a positive: 2 of 30
Being fired, laid off, or losing your job for whatever reason, is never a pleasant experience. Becoming more positive in that situation may seem unlikely, but it is possible, and preferable, to gain a positive outlook at such a time.There may be some feeling of relief on leaving a job that was causing stress or distress. Ther... More..
Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Which is better for writers: Finding a print or online publisher?: 1 of 15
When thinking about whether it is better for writers to find a print publisher or an online publisher, consider what happens to yesterday's newspaper, last week's magazine and last month's journal. Not many people keep these indefinitely, or share them with their friends.Most articles, poems and short stories that appear in p... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Should people be selected for a job based only on their interview performance?: 3 of 44
A job interview should be just one part of the selection process, which begins with a completed application form and work resume, and ends with references from previous employers or personal references from responsible people. The interview itself is important when selecting someone for a job, because it may be the first time... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing your small business during the recession: 5 of 73
Now is a good time to get ahead of your competitors, when many businesses are cutting costs by spending less on advertising and marketing. Marketing your small business, during the recession, does not mean you should start spending more money, it is only necessary to be more creative in the methods you adopt to attract new an... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Is suicide ever justified?: 2 of 28
Death. There is no return. Suicide leaves no time for regret. It is a difficult thing to write about, even more difficult to talk about. If it happens to someone you know, you may be puzzled, shocked, outraged, devastated or simply very sad.If you have ever felt suicidal you will know it is not an act of weakness, or of selfi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing How to earn long term residuals for your writing: 1 of 12
Residual earnings on the Internet can provide a long term income to the part-time writer, freelance writer, citizen journalist and Web content writer, in a way that print publications never could. Residuals are based on the number of times an article is viewed, with advertising embedded into the webpage.~ How Much and For How... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Avoiding common writing mistakes: Run-on sentences: 1 of 11
A good writer can avoid run-on sentences with a little insight and some light editing. Run-on sentences will no longer be a problem when the procedure for correcting and improving sentence structure becomes part of the regular writing process, How to Identify a Run-on Sentence Read carefully what you have written to find ... More..