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My nonfiction writing background includes staff and freelance positions for national and local publications, writing articles for a variety of markets including retail, business, education, travel, Florida arts and history, sports and legal topics.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Top 10 ways to lose my vote in the Helium rating system: 1 of 61
When the twin Rating windows appear, I slip into another persona. It's called The Editor. The Editor is a tough cookie and reads each article with an intensity to detail that is not present when I read for pleasure.As The Editor, I rate articles according to the same criteria that I apply to any other piece of published writi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writer's block is only an illusion: 1 of 33
Calling writer's block an "illusion" is a path toward explaining what happens. But to thoroughly examine the experience, and determine whether this is an illusion, then definitions for each element of the experience - from the individual to the act of writing - are needed.Are You a Candidate for Writer's Block?An individual w... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business start-up guide: 1 of 22
The pre-launch stage is crucial to the success of your small business. You'll need to carefully consider a number of items during this time, starting with a personal evaluation and moving forward to the all-important business plan.1. Self EvaluationBefore you invest your resources into a small business, make sure that you hav... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over yourself: Making the transition from thinking to writing: 4 of 70
Many would-be writers get stuck in concept. Even productive writers get waylaid in the "thinking-about-it" stage. This area of abstraction applies to every genre from poetry to nonfiction to fiction to screenplays and every medium in between.How do you get beyond the conceptualizing and start writing? The easy answer is: just... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Qualities to look for in a neighborhood: 10 of 81
As you explore potential neighborhoods, check your "wish list" of favorite features along with the "don't go there" list of things to avoid. It's crucial to know what you value and what you cannot abide in a neighborhood. It will make the difference between becoming a harassed neighbor or the contented neighbor.Each person's ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Guidelines to self management: 1 of 8
Self management is about taking responsibility for every aspect of our life. Some take the easy (and expensive) route and hire a life coach. But by adopting a few behaviors and practices, we can be our own life coaches.The Limits of ResponsibilitySelf responsibility has very clear limits. And it must be learned; not all of it... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs Mistakes new magazine writers make and how to avoid them: 1 of 8
Most errors made by writers new to the magazine market are correctable. They usually fall in the category of lackadaisical research. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that editors don't have a lot of tolerance for beginner's mistakes. There's just too much competition. You are competing with experienced writers wh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Distance: 3 of 23
Late Night Restless A year ago, sleep was easy. We shared good nights across a square of light, You a thousand miles north while I, I am still here. Energy coursed, shifted, transformed me. The kinetic link of you charging buried potential, like found cables or corrected circuitry, juiced again, alive and spill... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Eight keys to being a terrible boss: 1 of 7
Being a terrible boss is not a difficult job. For some, it comes naturally. Others may work at it and refine their skills. Likewise, at one time or another, we have each been subjected to the Terrible Boss. We all recognize the signs.Here are eight essential keys to becoming a successful Terrible Boss.1. BlamingA great boss w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry How to analyze a poem: 2 of 11
Analyzing a poem with a critical eye takes on different forms. The process depends on intention. For example, is the analysis meant to understand the poet's message or to get a fuller perspective on a certain poet? Is it to place the poetry within a poetic movement or to evaluate it as a specific poetic form? Or is the analys... More..