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I became passionate about writing two summers ago when I got an idea for a Christian children's novel. I wrote from 10:00 pm and until the wee hours of the morning while my family slept. I have finally finished it and am studying ways to market my first book.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 1 of 296
A Gift for My FriendsI have a gift to give my friendsA gift that's great and trueA gift that grows like leaves on treesAdorning a sky of blueThis gift can bring you love and joyAnd peace to see you throughThe hard times we all experience whenIt seems there's nothing you can do.So let me give this gift to youMy friend, my love... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: School: 5 of 58
Mrs. Smith looked around for the small piece of chalk that she had been using earlier that morning. "Excuse me boys and girls. I need to get another piece of chalk from my desk. Please review that passage until I get back."The students practiced their parts. One boy had a particularly difficult time playing the passage on his... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Ten diet-friendly freezer treats: 2 of 11
You eat a nice healthy breakfast, keep busy all morning, take a thirty-minute power walk at lunch and top it off with a delicious wholesome lunch. You are in control of your life, on top of the world until mid afternoon when your body slows down, your mind takes on a foggy dimension, and your stomach begins to growl with hung... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) How to create a successful school musical program: 1 of 1
Ten Steps for a Shining School Music ProgramSchools often need music programs for their students to perform either for the public or for a PTO meeting. This can be a monumental task for the inexperienced music teacher. If the teacher follows these ten easy steps, he or she can have a nice program to allow the students to shin... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories A Thanksgiving story: 14 of 27
"Jack, when are you going to put down that guitar?" asked Jennie. Jack looked up at his beautiful young wife. Every time he looked at her, his heart skipped a beat. How could such a gorgeous girl like Jennie fall in love with him? He put his guitar on the couch and walked up to her. As he wrapped his arms around her, she gigg... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why the Electoral College reigns over US presidential elections: 3 of 5
A question was raised by my teenaged daughter recently. After studying about the Electoral College, she wondered if it was a good idea to keep it or get rid of it.The Electoral College is a group of people who represent the popular vote of the people of each state. It is the body that in reality elects the President of the Un... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas shopping: 20 of 32
I went to the mall early today.With so many people in my wayI zigged to the leftAnd zagged to the rightBarely missing a woman in flight.In all of her haste down the aislesPast sweaters and jeans in nice pilesShe saw the sales rackfrom fifty yards backAnd raced to her prize with no smiles.Her concentration was as fierce as a l... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Making speeches and public speaking: 13 of 20
Speeches are heard on television, in movies, on the radio, at the theater, in business meetings, in classrooms, in churches, anywhere and everywhere. If public speaking is heard everywhere, why are people so afraid to do it? Maybe the name, "public speaking" gives everyone the shudders. Maybe we should call it, "Making your p... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education: How to achieve your learning goals: 17 of 26
Anytime a person decides to take a step to better himself, he needs to take steps to ensure his success. Of course, the first and most important thing to do is to make the decision to begin and then commit to learning.Second, he should make a plan on how he will go about furthering his education. Exploring his options to find... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Politics: 9 of 13
Councilman Redding paused in the lobby of city hall before stepping out of the building. Through the thick glass doors, he could see the small mob of reporters and cameras waiting for him. The mob reminded him of a band of vultures ready to pounce on him, to finish him off. The rest of the council members had already taken th... More..