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I am a freelance writer and am currently in the process of writing my first novel. I've been writing short fiction and poetry since I was 9. I've had my poems published before and would now like to concentrate on writing articles as well as non-fiction/fiction

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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism The importance of self-image in the business world: 1 of 40
How people perceive you can affect whatever you are trying to put across. In fact, as much as eighty percent of the attention of your audience is drawn to how you present yourself and only twenty percent towards your message. Self-image is therefore the key element in helping you become more effective and persuasive in busine... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Assessing the future of Myspace: 2 of 14
MySpace IS the future... IF people finally figure out their real motive on joining the site.As an avid MySpace user, I would just have to say - it rocks! That is, if you have learned to use it correctly. Yes, I'm also on Facebook. However, I tend to find it a bit boring and a lot better if you're networking with the people yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Big Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?: 14 of 91
Big Bang or Big Man?To me, this is like asking the classic chicken and egg question - what came first? After extensive observation, I have come to realize that people do have legible reasons to believe the Big Bang got us here. In a way, I do agree. I believe that the Big Bang did occur - there does seem to be enough convinci... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Who are entrepreneurs?: 2 of 9
Entrepreneurs are people in business with a vision. Good entrepreneurs have dreams and goals which they aspire to achieve, never giving up on them despite obstacles. Often, an entrepreneur is a jack-of-all-trades and a leader. They possess the conviction that they can change their own destiny and dare to challenge conventiona... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Using Google Maps: 2 of 8
Google Maps can be used to find addresses, local businesses and a host of other things such as places of interest. It is similar in function to Google Earth, but is an online version for which you do not require a download.To get Google Maps for a specific country, type in http://maps.google followed by the extension of the c... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Summer travel destinations for great food: 5 of 16
One of the best places for summer food in Europe is Spain, and besides the weather, it is why so many people flock there for their vacation. While the capital, Madrid, is virtually "shut" for summer (as it gets too hot), the Costas are a great source of all kinds of recreation - including great food.Although it is difficult t... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The ABCs of multivitamins: 6 of 18
Vitamins and minerals for the body an essential guide to what each one doesWhile vitamin and mineral supplements are good to accompany a healthy diet, they are not enough to replace it. Supplements are never absorbed fully by the body they must link on to foods which act as carriers of the supplementary vitamins and minerals.... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 60 of 169
My most admired hero happens to also be one of the most influential and controversial leaders of all time, Jesus Christ. Whatever one may think or say about him, he does not fail to provoke or challenge the imagination. Out of all the men that ever lived, he was the only one who claimed he was the true and only path to God, w... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods What is your favorite ethnic style of food and why?: 15 of 37
Although I have tried and loved many different foods such as Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Mediterranean, I must say my favorite would be the Spanish paella. It is a rice dish with different kinds of vegetables and meats. The ingredients depend on what you have in the cupboard - so there is no absolutely se... More..
Business > Starting a Business Write a business plan over lunch: 13 of 29
5 simple steps to writing a business plan over lunchHere are the five most important steps to writing your business plan over lunch. Business plans can take up a few pages or an entire book's worth of material! Your business plan would change and evolve over time, so don't worry if you don't have everything perfect the first ... More..