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As a full-time writer, editor and photographer my days are full of variety. I jump from one project to another and keep moving through them. My website is www.loubelcher.com. Take a look at some of my work. I have two blogs that serve writers and artists in

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Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Networking: Why writers need other writers: 1 of 28
Networking: Why writers need other writers.Writers spend most of their time alone. They huddle over their keyboards and block out the rest of the world in order to concentrate on their writing. That's the nature of the job. When they do emerge from their self-imposed silence, it is important for them to network with other wri... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Making a living as a visual artist in the US: 1 of 22
Making a living as a visual artist in the USThere have been times when artists could concentrate on their artwork and nothing else. Not now. It is more difficult to make a living as a visual artist today, but it is possible if the artist concentrates on more than their artwork. Here are ways artists can increase their chances... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement: 2 of 40
Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement.It's inevitable that there will be ups and downs during your freelance writing career. The trick is to enjoy the ups and weather the downs. In fact, enjoy the downs, too, because those are the times that give you the real emotions to write about.Writing is a lonely business. Essenti... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tips for exercising even when you don't have time: 2 of 39
Tips for exercising even when you don't have time.Our busy lifestyles often get in the way of doing the things that will make us feel good and maintain our health and well-being. Recognizing that and setting priorities may help you to find the time to exercise. Here are some scheduling possibilities to consider:1. Look at you... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Cold-weather tips for dogs: 2 of 36
Cold weather tips for dogs.Outdoor dogs can continue to live outdoors during the winter. As the owner, you will want to take some precautions to keep your dog healthy and safe. Here are some tips:1. Assess your doghouse to ensure it is adequate for the weather. If your dog doesn't have a doghouse, construct a substantial one.... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Develop mind, body & spirit through walking: 1 of 18
Develop mind, body and spirit through walkingFor years, walking has been promoted as a good way to manage your weight and to keep your heart healthy. We all know that walking on a regular basis will make our bodies stronger, increase our endurance and flexibility, decrease chances of osteoporosis, and improve our overall heal... More..
Business > Online Business (Other) The best reasons to continue writing on your blog: 1 of 17
There are many reasons to have a blog. If you have one, you know that sometimes you can let days go by without writing on it. This does not serve you or your blog. It's important to continue writing on your blog. Here are some of the reasons:1. If your blog is any good and you have let people know that it is there, you probab... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Photography as art: 1 of 17
Photography as art.Many art leagues and art galleries grapple with whether photography is considered art. They often leave art off the list of art accepted into their juried shows and think of photography in terms of a medium to use to record and submit their work. Most museums, however, have no qualms about accepting photogr... More..
Business > General Management Time-management tips: 4 of 66
Time management tips.In all aspects of your life, it's a sign of respect to be on time. Many people are chronically late. They may not even realize what signals their behavior sends to others. In the office, it's especially important to be on time to meetings, in handing in projects, and in completing your daily workload. Her... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing: How to create believable characters: 3 of 48
Fiction writing: How to create believable characters When writing a novel, full-bodied characters will do more to add believability to your story than anything. Through them, you will bring your story to life. You can do several things to create characters who will jump off the pages. They are: 1. Write a resume for each ch... More..