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I am from the UK and spend most of my working life as a writer. A large percentage of this time is concentrated upon technical and academic writing on subjects that relate mainly to the business, financial and political issues, nationally and internationally;

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Walk and talk: How going for walks together can improve your relationship: 1 of 46
As relationships develop through the years one of the first casualties of togetherness that appears to be adversely affected as our lives become busier and full of the mundane tasks of everyday life is the art of conversation. I am too busy to talk right now! How often we have heard these words from our loved ones when we ha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Bad Father's Day gift ideas: 1 of 45
The approach of father's day always brings with the children's annual question, what can I buy Dad? Surprisingly, the decision becomes more difficult as the years go by rather than less and the Dad is usually not very helpful, with his stock answer being I don't mind or I don't need anything. They say that on this day, as wi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Where true freedom begins and ends: 1 of 44
Where does true freedom begin and end? Many will consider that this subject relates to the political and societal positions that we live in. For example, it is considered that countries like the US or UK offers freedom, where as places like China do not. However, is this true freedom? The political structure of all nations a... More..
Business > Small & Home Business What you need to know when starting a home business: 1 of 43
Starting a home business has the same issues as starting any sort of business. The only difference is the fact that you do not have premises. However, for the rest the tasks are the same. 1) You need to register your business with the relevant authorities. These include social services and the taxation authorities. 2) If you... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing problems to avoid: Five things that kill good writing: 1 of 42
Why are the rejections piling up? You may consider yourself to be capable of good writing and this opinion may also be shared by others, but it is getting you nowhere. So what is killing your prized manuscript, your dream child? There may be a number of perfectly valid reasons for your writing not receiving the recognition t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Single after 40: 1 of 39
When I am in a social gathering with married friends and their partners I have noticed that I am treated differently from all the rest. The husbands greet me with a mixture of envy and concern, while taking care to ensure that they strategic position themselves between me and their wives or partners. The wives and partners v... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 3 of 112
The fog creeps over the flat terrain, whirling aside as its tendrils touch and engulfs every obstacle in its path. Its misty fingers move in many ways, blocking the view within a few yards, hiding everything within its impenetrable cover. Working at will, fog can isolate one person from another and, though they know that the... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs The characteristics of a good teacher: 1 of 37
To some, teaching is the only rewarding profession to be part of, whilst to others it can be their worst nightmare. As with all professions, teaching is not suited to everyone. However, even within the profession itself there are those who fail and others who excel. Those who excel in this role do so because they possess a r... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 2 of 71
The dictionary definition of poetry is, according to Princeton literature in metrical form, which essentially means that it is considered in need of some sort of beat or rhythm. The other definition from the same source is any communication resembling beauty or the evocation of feeling. Clinically correct these definitions m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an effective movie review: 1 of 35
Writing an effective movie review is not perhaps as simple as many might consider it to be. Indeed there are a number of issues that need to be considered and addressed, some of which will occur even before you put pen to paper or finger to keyboard. First let us deal with the issues that need to be dealt with before you sta... More..