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I have a B.A and an M.F.A in Creative Writing and Communications. Because of it, I have gotten better at the craft of writing, but attribute becoming more polished to being here at Helium. Practice, staying on topic, and expressing oneself well, and learning

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing tips: Bringing words to life with descriptive narrative: 3 of 3
A writer's words have power: lush, compelling words that create a reader's world have savvy power. Knowing how [and when] to be descriptive is what dips story into the well of one's imagination. What sets writers apart from one another is the ability to be descriptive at the right moment. If all that's warranted is a brief ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day What type of Valentine are you: 3 of 3
For the man I married who gives those comfy big hugs as he walks in the door, after a rough day at work; for the man who breaths warm kisses on my neck when I'm cooking; for the man who brings me my slippers on cold winter days, I am a romantic valentine. All of these thing are romantic to me. ALL of them say "LOVE" better th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing: The role of the climax in plot: 3 of 3
One of the roles of climax in plot is to get the reader thinking "Wow, how the heck did [the writer] do that?" A good climax ties up all the story points to one spot; the pace quickens, always ascending until the reader is left breathless, no matter what the genre. It also pulls all the sub plot points together as it builds, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Are slim people really healthier than fat people?: 3 of 3
It depends on numerous factors as to whether slim is healthier. In the overall scheme of things, in this day and age, I do not see them as being healthier. A skinny person could be bulimic, anorexic, or nothing but skin and bones if from a third world country. Any of these lifestyles leave a person malnourished and under-weig... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Best plant and flower choices for new gardeners: 2 of 2
When one decides to learn gardening, that choice opens up a whole new world. Questions pop up, like "What to choose", and "where to plant?" The good news is there's a way to get a new garden to thrive: all it takes is a bit of knowledge. The number one thing new gardeners need to know is what would be the right flowers or pl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction-writing: Using punctuation to create transitions: 2 of 2
Out of all the things writers worry about while creating a good story, punctuation and the effect it has on a reader is dead last, if thought of at all. Dashes; periods; commas; semi-colons and the like - who cares? Right? Well as odd as it seems - as subtle as the effects of punctuation are, it DOES matter. Look at it this ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Psychological insights into near death experiences: 2 of 2
The title of this article is deceptive at best, more than likely chosen by someone who has no personal connection to the subject; someone who thinks those who have experienced this phenomenon are full of it; to be laughed at by "those in the know". I put that in quotes, because basically, they know nothing. There is no such t... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Animals in the garden: Natural solutions: 2 of 2
Isn't it a pain? It's spring, one has planted a gorgeous garden, and pesky critters come along and ruin it all. Well this article looks at 7, and ways to get rid of them, starting with gophers. 1. Gophers: One will know there is a gopher problem if there are loose mounds of earth that are horse shoe or crescent-moon shaped.... More..