Freedom of the press is the idea that everyone has the right to opinion and expression without interference. Every person, industry, and country relies on accurate and fair journalism. That isn’t to say that every person, industry, or country has access to journalism that isn’t hampered or altered for someone else’s benefit, but we should …
We take for granted how much time it took to develop our writing abilities. You may not remember your first attempts at writing. Initially, you were very likely to be scribbling on paper because it was new and fun. Soon after, these markings began to take shape. With learning and experience, you reached a point …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that results from pressure on the median nerve as it passes from the forearm to the wrist. The first signs of carpal tunnel syndrome includes tingling, numbness, or weakness of the hands or fingers. Genetics, repetitive motions, workplace-related stresses, wrist fractures or dislocation, changes in hormones, and genetics are …
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If only you could write a thousand words a day! Assuming the average book is upwards words of 90,000 words, writing at this volume would mean completing a draft for a novel in only three months. Keep working at that pace, and you might be able to do at least two or three novels a …
Being able to freely slip into effortless writing is the dream of any writer. While there is no exact science to getting into the “writing zone,” there are some tips that can help get you closer. Good Habits Are Important Just like creating bedtime habits is a great way to fall asleep faster and wake …
People committed to notetaking understand the pain of having no way to easily sort or share what they have written. If only the notes were available in a digital format! You see where we are going with this. Here are options for a smartpen, an e-ink tablet, and smartphone apps that let you keep working …
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Listening to the masters of writing can help to give you perspective on the craft. Neil Gaiman is one of the best writers currently working. Here are seven pieces of advice for tips and rules of writing with a bit of help by Gaimen. Start Writing and Do a Lot of It Like anything else …
Experienced writers sometimes find that their earnings cap out lower than they would like. Many jobs don’t pay incredibly well due to competition in the marketplace and the ease at which the specific skills required to complete those jobs can be acquired. But there are more lucrative jobs out there, assuming you have the prerequisite …
If you want to sidestep all of the barriers of entry into publishing your book while retaining full ownership, then self-publishing may be a good decision for you. If you have a first draft or finished manuscript of your book sitting in your writing program of choice, then now is the time to decide your …
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Enjoying a weekend alone? Is there a soothing thunderstorm rolling through your region? Or do you just really need a little bit of fright? Horror novels seek to unnerve us. Yet, that is what we like about them. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary that keeps you on a knife’s edge, …