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I've loved dancing all my life, in any style to any music, both as a performer and spectator. But I've always enjoyed writing, too.

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Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?: 2 of 24
Persuading a legitimate publisher to accept your manuscript is such a daunting task that it is tempting to self-publish - but it can also lead to disappointment, and I know of many people who have ended up regretting their self-publishing experience.Yes, by self-publishing you can avoid the disappointment and pain of rejectio... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Assessing self-publishing vs. traditional publishing: 3 of 28
You're frustrated because mainstream publishers and agents won't look at your potential best-seller. So you've sent your ms to Publish America, or a vanity publisher, or a POD publisher and lo and behold! They've accepted it.Before you start dreaming of the money you're going to make, take some time to do your research.First ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Romance novel writing tips: 1 of 9
If you are a new writer hoping to make a career, there's no doubt that the Romance genre is your best chance to make money with your novels. It's relatively easy to self-publish your work these days, but sales are often poor, and it's difficult to persuade bookstores to stock your novel. To achieve good sales, you really ne... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Is there one right religion?: 14 of 115
I once heard a great guru who was asked which religion was correct. He said religion is rather like trying to get to an island in the middle of the sea. There are many boats you can choose. You choose the skipper in whom you have the most trust, and the boat which seems most seaworthy. You may laugh at your neighbour who ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Belly dancing for beginners: The basics: 1 of 8
Do you think you're too old to shake your booty? Would you love to dance, but you're you too self-conscious about your weight or shape? Belly dancing is for you!I have never found a dance class so supportive and non-judgmental as a belly dance class. Newcomers start their first class with their body camouflaged in a long t-sh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Tips for writers on how to avoid illegitimate literary agents and publishers: 1 of 7
The easiest way to avoid illegitimate literary agents and publishers is to check them out on the website Preditors & Editors (see link at the end of this article, or click the link on my About Me page).Preditors & Editors should be the authors' bible when it comes to dealing with publishers and agents. The site has been aroun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing The dangers of self-publishing for writers seeking mainstream success: 1 of 6
Join any writers' forum and you'll hear people claim that being able to list self-published work on your resume helps open the doors to publication with a mainstream publisher. Sadly, it's a myth. All vanity presses, POD publishers and self-publishing houses will publish anything, provided the author is willing to pay. Some c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Confidence's role in dance: 3 of 16
Confidence is critical to a dancer, but it doesn't have to be real! Even if you're quaking in your dancing shoes, LOOK confident and your audience will be impressed. Even if you fluffed the third step and forgot the middle of the routine, smile confidently and chances are, your audience won't even notice.Dancers often forget ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for spotting publishing scams: 4 of 18
There is one easy way to spot a publishing scam. Look the company up on Preditors and Editors - a site that should be the bible for all writers when they're seeking a publisher for their work.Most publishers are listed on P&E. If they are rated as a dubious publisher, the reasons will usually be listed - sometimes in deta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips "Show not tell" explained - how to manage backstory: 1 of 4
If you're a fiction writer and you've been told to "show not tell?", it doesn't mean you're a bad writer. It just means you're writing like a journalist, not a creative writer. Believe it or not, there's a big difference.A journalist reports the facts first, and makes it entertaining second. A fiction writer entertains first,... More..