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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 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..
Local Guides > San Francisco Things to do in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park: 1 of 10
There is something for everyone to enjoy in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. You can have a good walk or cycle ride, or take part in many exciting and interesting activities. You can explore the Botanic Garden and discover what's inside the Conservatory, visit the de Young Museum, and relax in the Japanese Tea Gardens. You ca... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Medieval Christmas traditions: 1 of 10
Many popular Christmas traditions have their origins in Medieval Europe. These include carol singing, festive food and the Christmas crib. In Medieval times there were three masses to be celebrated in church on Christmas Day, the first at midnight, the second one at dawn and the third later in the day.Carol SingingCarol singi... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Is suicide ever justified?: 3 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..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The keys to happiness during a recession: 1 of 9
Economic recession affects everyone in some way, and it is easy to feel sad when hearing or seeing the latest news reports. The good thing about recession is that it can lead more people to discover the true keys to happiness, rather than leading them on a false path in search of wealth and prosperity.Here are five keys to fi... More..
Business > Starting a Business Exploring the perfect business opportunity: 1 of 9
There are three basic types of business that could provide the perfect opportunity, depending on personal circumstances, individual skills and available funding. There could be a an opening for someone to provide a product or service that no-one else is offering. There could be a good franchise opportunity, with a chance to b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing When you should take a break from writing: 2 of 17
Knowing when to take a break from writing can benefit productivity, and it will improve the quality of what you write. As a writer you will be spending long hours sitting at a desk or table using your computer keyboard, pen or pencil. Time can pass quickly when you are writing. It is easy to forget that you need short breaks ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to gain confidence in your writing ability: 1 of 8
If you think you need to gain confidence in you writing ability, you are more likely to become a successful writer than an amateur who only writes what they want, how they want, or someone who thinks their writing is so good it can never be improved.Any good writer knows that a first draft will never be perfect. Professional ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Are typing jobs from home worth it?: 1 of 8
I was taught how to type on a manual typewriter. After leaving school I used an electric typewriter at work, but I still needed all my newly acquired typing skills for setting out rows of words and columns of figures in financial documents. Errors could only be rectified using correcting fluid and the whole thing had to be re... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Best part-time employment opportunities for retired persons: 1 of 8
It is a well known fact that life expectancy, for most people, is longer than it once was. More people now reach retirement age fully fit and healthy enough to continue working, if they wish to do so.Some of the people who have already retired from their full-time occupation may want to seek part-time employment, to supplemen... More..