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How to Write a Detective Story

Detective stories are puzzles to be pieced together and reveal the bigger pictures. Unlike a jigsaw puzzle, the big picture shouldn’t become clear until the very last piece is placed. The reader eagerly...

4 comments    writing writer mystery
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Get Organized - Get Rid of Stuff

I had two toddlers at home, a living room full of toys, hampers bursting with clothing, a schedule chock full of car pooling duties and I dreamed of a magical place called Organized. I'd read about it in...

5 comments    home decorating organization
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How to get your book Published

When I decided to write my first book, I had no idea how competitive the market would be. I naïvely assumed that writing the book was the hard part, and once it was complete, agents, publishers and readers...

0 comments    writing writers published
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Odd Human Behaviors

I read an article this morning about unexplained human behaviors, including kissing, blushing and nose picking. Scientists are befuddled by the things we Homo Sapiens do, and who could blame them? ...

1 comment    pets random behaviors
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To be successful

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AKA The Big Kahuna, of a corporation is appointed by a board of directors; investors who are interested in making money. The CEOs job is to make the business profitable,...

2 comments    careers success motivation
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Gossip Queen

  I have a terrible addiction and I'm deeply ashamed. Only my family knows my secret, but today, I've decided to share it with all of you. I'm addicted to.... Gossip! Gasp! There, I've said it. I don't...

11 comments    entertainment celebrities gossip
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Creative Writing

Many people believe that only a select few are able to write creatively and confidently. We get caught in the mind trap believing that creativity is an aptitude: some people have it, others don't. ...

1 comment    inspiration creative writing how to write
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How_to Write a Story

If you want to know how to write a story, begin with the basic building blocks. Just like building a house, you need to have a plan, gather materials, lay a foundation and then construct the structure. ...

1 comment    writing story write
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Time Management Tips

I believe it was Stephen Covey who demonstrated the way most of us fill our days. He had a variety of items on the table in front of him; rocks, pebbles, sand, a pitcher of water and an empty container. He...

3 comments    organization time management
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Freelance Writing - Starting Out

To be a successful freelance writer you must be prepared to spend time learning the trade, build your skill set and advance your career through networking. While writing might seem like a solitary endeavor,...

0 comments    freelance writing how to write
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