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400 Alternative words for said

Said, said, said! Does the word 'said', drive you mad? Is it your dream, your fantasy to write a story? Do you have a book in your head, but 'said' gets in the way? Books are what drive most authors...

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How to cook Aubergine - a quick and tasty recipe

Aubergine, eggplant, call it what you may, it’s a strange fruit. By itself, aubergine is nothing – bland – tasteless - so why would anyone choose to use it. The answer is simple, tart it up with a few...

2 comments    how to recipes recipe
Think Harry Potter68

Character or plot? That is the question.

The principal ingredient, the one component that is absolutely critical in mainstream novels is the central character(s). Plot is important of course, but unless you can create a rapport between your...

8 comments    arts writing books
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Famous people of Stoke-on-Trent

I've retired to live in Spain, but I originate from a village on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent, England. My roots are there, my family are there, it is my heritage. Well for a start, the inhabitants. Folk...

7 comments    music history celebrities
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Why people REALLY might see ghosts!

Ghost, ghost, scary old ghost! We're logical, don't tell us about your ghost. We know things that go bump in the night aren't poltergeist. Then why do so many people claim to have seen a ghost. Seen a...

2 comments    anxiety paranormal ghosts
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Silk purse from a sow's ear - How to tart up that block wall

All together now... repeat after me... Block walls are wonderful. Blocks walls are great. Blocks walls are easy And carry the weight….   Okay, okay – enough silly rhymes. Block walls are...

2 comments    how to home spain
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How to choose lens coating for your glasses

The next time you're at the opticians searching for glasses, stop and think. Lens coating can improve the operation and look of opthalamic lenses. It can make them look better, it can make you see better, it...

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A view from every window71

How to spruce up those wardrobe doors

We moved into our villa in Alicante, Spain around eight or nine years ago, and hired a car for a few weeks until we settled for one of our own - intent on scouring the area - intent on fitting in. We were...

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How to solve the problem of a direct gas water heater or combi boiler

You might love. I hate them. My experience of directly heated gas water heaters or combi boilers has not been.... enjoyable. Maybe I haven’t met the right one. Maybe they were all out of date appliances,...

0 comments    how to water temperature
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How to plot that novel?

You want to write your book. Fantasy novel, story writing. Whatever it is, you want to write a novel. Is writing your ambition but you don't seem to be moving forward? Make sure you understand just...

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