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I am a fellow writer. Throughout college I worked for Michael Hauge, an author, lecturer, and screenwriting consultant. Working with Michael was an amazing experience that taught me how to work with other writers and what makes a screenplay great.

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Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) My top five beauty products: 1 of 20
Okay, I admit it, I'm a beauty product addict. I can't go to a drugstore without dropping at least $75 on hair and skincare products, and makeup. While I try everything, I've found there are certain products I continue to buy year after year. 5. Citre Shine Shine Miracle Highly Laminating Anti-Frizz Serum-This is a great dru... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Loss Ultimate guide to growing healthy long hair: 1 of 14
At age 28, I finally have the full head of long healthy hair I've always wanted. It hasn't always been this long, and it hasn't been easy. I'm not blessed with thick hair that grows quickly. My hair is fine, soft, and grows slowly, but by following some simple steps, I've gotten it to grow down past my waist. 1. Do not trim ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Screenwriting Screenwriters: Dividing time between your day job and your "craft": 1 of 8
Carving out time for writing is something all writers struggle with. Whether you have a day job or not, distractions, stress, writer's block, and everyday life often prevent us from sitting down and writing as much as we should. Make writing time an integral part of your schedule. Every day you find time to brush your teeth ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs How to get started as an event planner: 1 of 7
Before you think of getting started as an event planner, determine if this is really what you want to do. Event planning is incredibly stressful, with long hours, demanding clients, and unreasonable requests. Whether you're planning a wedding, a corporate retreat, or a social fundraiser, the event is extremely important to yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Screenwriting Beginning screenwriters: Avoid these mistakes: 2 of 13
Passive Heroes One of the consistent problems I run into when reviewing screenplays is a passive hero. Most new writers create passive heroes without realizing why or understanding why this is a problem. A passive hero is one who lets things happen to him or her. Instead of being the catalyst, they are the victim. It is natu... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment To be or not to be self-employed: 7 of 38
The question of whether or not to be self-employed stems from a deeper question and life philosophy that applies to many aspects of life. Being employed, much like being a child, or a citizen of a socialist or communist country, gives you protection, security and safety. The cost of this is freedom and independence. While a c... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds The best books for newlyweds: 3 of 13
After the wedding and honeymoon bliss wears off, many couples are left feeling lost, unsure what it means to be married, dreading the horror stories they've heard about the first year being difficult, and marriage being something you must work hard at. If you're like many people today, you may not even have healthy role mode... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Giving (Other) The best thank you gifts for secretaries day: 1 of 4
Let me first point out that "Secretary" has gone the way of "Stewardess." Please don't call your administrative assistant a secretary, especially on the day you're supposed to be celebrating him or her. As a former administrative assistant, I can say from experience that the most appreciated gifts are the ones that we help us... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Which is most beneficial to your child: A common name or a unique name?: 2 of 6
As an adult with an uncommon name, I have finally made peace with it and learned to like it. I've even decided to give my future children their own unique names. I did not always feel this way. If you had asked me to weigh in on this debate when I was in elementary school I would have emphatically declared that having a commo... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Post-wedding guide: How to keep life exciting: 6 of 15
From the moment you get engaged, people start fussing over you, whether it's your friends ogling the ring and sighing over the romantic proposal story, or the wedding vendors trying to get your business, being the bride, or even the groom, is an amazing experience. It's like graduating from high school or college. You're a se... More..