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About me - Jane Rutherford

With years of writing experience, I decided to build a more diverse portfolio here on Helium.

I first published one of my short stories when I was 16 and ever since then, I kept improving my writing skills.
I write advice columns and how-tos for fiction writers

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Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Why I don't write for a living: 8 of 10
Writing for a living is like the Holy Grail. Many wants to have it but a very small percentage of those who went looking for it, actually managed to get it.I remember reading on Tess Gerritsen's blog (published writer, highly talented) that according to some survey only around "31% of multi-published writers are able to suppo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods What are helicopter parents?: 19 of 23
Helicopter parents are parents who constantly interfere with child's school life (most commonly seen in the baby-boomers generation), sometimes even against child's wishes. They call the teachers to discuss the grades, homework and any problems real or imaginary that their child might have. Extreme cases (called "Black Hawk p... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Tips on how to broadcast yourself on YouTube: 5 of 6
Ever since 2005 when YouTube launched what is now the most popular video site, it also helped promote a significant number of Internet celebrities. The quality of those celebrities varies, from Chris Crocket to Jennifer Rose to Michael Buckley. Right now YouTube has millions of viewers all around the world. And while getting ... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Who is your favorite contestant from America's Next Top Model and why?: 6 of 7
After 10 cycles America's Next Top Model" is still the only reality show I watch religiously'. But with 129 contestants (as of 2008), it's only natural that I have my favorites amongst them.In each cycle, I have few girls that I cheer for, wish the best for them and hope they will become America's Next Top Models. However if ... More..