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I fell in love with books as a kid, discovered the joy of writing in 9th grade, and got my BA in English Literature. I have had many different careers in publishing: editor of legal books, proofreader, curriculum author, children's book buyer in a bookstore,

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Making time to write: 2 of 27
So many people long to tell their story, but feel like they never have time to start a writing project. The idea of writing a 300-page book is completely overwhelming. We all juggle so much: work, family, school, friends, exercise, running our households, errands, going to the dentist or doctor. The list goes on and on. How c... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Hell's Kitchen: 1 of 9
I have an absurd love for Hell's Kitchen. I look forward to it the same way I do when I know I am going to eat my favorite meal: with anticipation, appetite and pleasure. I enjoy the surprises and always feel satisfied at the end of each episode.Gordon Ramsay is an esteemed chef and owner of numerous restaurants. He is famous... More..
Entertainment > Movie Awards & Nominations Should the Oscars allow winners to have longer speeches?: 1 of 7
You've been nominated for an Oscar. You are thrilled and excited by the honor of just being nominated. You've likely been in your profession for years, maybe even decades, working hard and, while loving it, have never received this kind of recognition.For weeks there are interviews, reviews, and articles written about you and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The worst job I ever had: 8 of 55
Ah, the happy memories of those early jobs. Here are my worst ones.DOG SKINWhen I was a teenager, it wasn't easy to get a part-time job with companies. So I did lots of baby-sitting and house-cleaning. I hated house-cleaning, but got paid a higher hourly rate, so gritted my teeth and had several.The worst one was for a pair o... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Financial priorities during a job transition: Save money or pay off debt?: 2 of 12
Ah, the age old argument. When is it better to save money, when to pay off debt? There is lots of advice out there for either side.BENEFITS OF SAVING MONEYDuring a job transition, it can be quite common to have a gap in cash flow. The new job may pay on a different schedule than the old one, and you may find yourself with an ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Harry Potter's effect on society: 1 of 6
The Harry Potter series has had a huge effect on society, particularly in the United States. The biggest effect has been in spreading the love of reading and books to millions of children and adults. Certainly many people enjoyed reading before the Potter books were published. But the Potter books drew people to reading in a... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Share personal dieting secrets: 2 of 9
Some years ago I lost 35 pounds during a year and a half. I did the usual, such as counting calories and reducing fat, eating more fruits and vegetables, and increasing exercise. Along the path I also discovered a few tips that really helped me stay on track. Here are my personal weight-loss secrets:1. Eat more protein. Most ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for writing a children's book: 7 of 25
You love children's books. Perhaps you discovered this when reading to your own children, or from happy memories of your own childhood. You've got an idea that you're just itching to write down. Or you tell people stories and they say "you should write a book!" And so you think, I want to write a children's book. But where in... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance The disadvantages of online car insurance: 3 of 10
We have a tendency to think that buying car insurance online will be cheaper, easier, and faster. But it is not always true. There can be real advantages to having a local insurance agent on your side that just can not be duplicated by an online company. The first major drawback of getting quotes from online insurance compan... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to be a better information technology technician: 2 of 6
How can an information technology (IT) technician improve skills? Two words: training and communication.TrainingAn IT technician's job requires experience with both software tools and hardware. Become an expert in what the company you work for uses. Don't settle for just being competent: find out everything you can about how ... More..