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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...

129 comments    tips writing books
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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
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How to choose a wood table that fits in

When we moved to Spain from the UK, we could have transported our table, chairs and 3-piece suite with us. Most advice on relocation tells us that keeping loads of familiar things around, helps reduce...

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How to heat your swimming pool - without fuel bills

A swimming pool seems a great idea when you’re thinking of relocating to warmer climes. It certainly was for us when we thought of moving to Spain. A villa with a swimming pool seems to be high on the...

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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...

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How to recycle your water

– When you don’t have much water, it’s surprising how the conservation of it rises in priority. When you live in an area traditionally short of water you work out ways of safeguarding it, yet there’s...

5 comments    water green recycling
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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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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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How to succeed at work.

The capacity to be at ease with yourself, to realize your own strengths and weaknesses, is an attribute. That attribute becomes essential if you want to succeed in your career. Remember, no one else is...

6 comments    advice skills leadership
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Book Publicity and the Shy Author

Publicity, publicity, publicity. I hate the damn word. I'm an author not a publicist. Being a publicist is a specialized job. I don't do publicist. I'd written the damn novel, why did I have to do book...

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