Screenwriting Buzz: Omen (1976) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

5 Conversation Tips for Dealing with Awkward People

Five ways to handle the awkward people you need to deal with each day.

Conversations, Small Talk and the Secret to Making Friends

Five practical tips for great small talk that leads to enjoyable conversation.

Stop! You're Both Right!

When is it wrong to be right? In this ever-shrinking world, foreign-based names can be an issue for those who value accuracy. So, when the issue arises, do you show what you know or go with the flow?

Book Binding Companies

A lot of work goes into binding a document or a book. The procedure involves cutting, folding, gathering, gluing, stapling, stitching, sewing, and wrapping the sheets. Bindery workers are responsible for all this, including the setting up, operation, and maintenance of the equipment used in the binding process.

Book Binding Equipment

A lot of work goes into binding a document or a book. The procedure involves cutting, folding, gathering, gluing, stapling, stitching, sewing, and wrapping the sheets. Bindery workers are responsible for all this, including the setting up, operation, and maintenance of the equipment used in the binding process.

Book Binding Supplies

Most bookbinders work with all materials including cloth, paper, and leather. These bookbinders can heat stamp and emboss all surfaces like gold, silver, and other colors. Some of the most important supplies for binding a book are the sheets, pressers, and sewing cords, in case of hand binding, as well as the stiff board sides.

Speaking Skills: Get Rid of Nervous Mannerisms

Inserting lots of, you know, fillers when you are . . .umm . . .speaking is distracting to listeners and, like, leaves a poor impression. Learn how to strike these bad habits from your speech.

Creative Writing and the Hero's Journey: Jarhead (2005) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.

It Isn't What We Know; It's What We Do That Counts

According to best-selling author, popular speaker, service and sales coach, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, every barber might think he has a book inside of him. But until he writes it down and promotes it, he just won't make the cut, and he'll have to watch others get the glory!

Make Money With Your Voice

A beginner's guide to becoming a voiceover artist, with British voice-over Gary Terzza. Discover the secrets of making a career using your speaking voice.

Hero's Journey Story Structure: Smokey and the Bandit (1977) deconstructed

188 stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about...from our deconstruction of hundreds of Hollywood blockbusters...

The Secret of My Success: An Interview With Author & Speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith

Since Cynthia Leitich-Smith is one of those authors who continues to create more and more award-winning books and short stories, I wanted to find out the secret to her success.