Can Quotes Inspire Creativity?

Sometimes reading a quick quotation can provide writers with inspiration to continue writing. Why does this work? I do not know for sure.

What You May Not Learn In College (Part One)

Regardless of where you land your first writing job, chances are you will work an exorbitant number of hours for a less than desirable salary.

How To Evaluate Writing Contests: Six Starter Questions

Ask yourself these questions before entering a writing contest or competition.

Impro-versation: Improvising in Conversation

We admire actors who are able to spontaneously improvise amazing lines. This article describes basic principles they use that can also be used in your conversations to gain freshness and fluency.

Teaching Classes and Workshops For Profit and to Build Your Expert Reputation

Want to make money while you're building your credibility and being exposed to hundreds of thousands of potential clients? Teach continuing education classes and seminars. You don't need a degree or teacher certification, just helpful knowledge to share with others.

Learning Italian in Italy

Everybody knows that learning Italian in Italy can be one of the most fantastic experiences you can have in your life.

Learn Italian in Florence

This is the story of Clarissa, an American woman who planned to visit Italy and learn about the Italian culture. She loved the Italian language and wanted to learn it in a fast and easy way. Her additional incentive was being able to communicate with her new Italian friend, Carlo, whom she met in a chat room a few months ago.

Does Becoming a Published Author Enhance a Business?

While publishing a book is an advantage in some instances, it can be a disadvantage in other instances. There are parameters that need to be followed for successful publication, and there are certain requirements that must be met for successful publication.

The Publishing War

Looking for a publisher? In North America, there are hundreds of thousands of people who dream of becoming a published author. They write in their spare time, on their days off and well into the night. Most of them, however, are reluctant to step into the 'war zone' that is the publishing world.

Speak With E's Part 3

“Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience” 1. Use direct eye contact. You can focus on one person when making a point… and everyone else in the audience will thi...

How to Speak so Others Will Listen

There are those who command attention when speaking and others who barely get noticed. If you feel you??™re in the latter category, take heart! Communication skills are just that ??“ skills. They are teachable, learnable behaviors.

Romance Readers' Pet Peeves

Avoiding over-used phrases in romance novels and short stories.

The Interpreter

Ten tips on how to get the best out of an interpreter.