188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Pushing past the Period of Desolation

The Hero will suffer an Unbearable Antagonism that will force his hand (and push him past the stage of Lack of Commitment). In Star Wars (1977), storm troopers kill uncle Owen and aunt Beru. In The Incredibles (2004), Mr Incredible sees a person on the street being mugged. This causes him to snap.

Why Freelance?

Freelancing allows you to be your own boss. This means you make your own hours.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Characters and Archetypes

Characters and Archetypes Though not critical, it is useful to keep in mind the concept of the loop, which is most often used to neatly close a story (which does not necessarily mean that all challenges are resolved). The very first sequences link to the very last.

Are You a High Stakes or Low-Balling Freelance Writer?

The debate around rate, specifically, what's too low and what's acceptable is an ongoing one. I even wrote an article on it entitled, Should Freelance Writers Have a Minimum Wage? I don't necessarily think it's about a rate, as much as it's about lifestyle. What do I mean?

Hero's Journey (Monomyth) : Advanced Learning and Changing

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about-Advanced Learning and Changing

Is It Time to Grow Your Writing Group?

Sometimes it's necessary to strike a balance between the intimacy of a small writing group and the sustainability of a larger group. But how do you know when it's time to grow your writing group?

Professional Translations

World is soon turning into a global village where personal and business transactions are not limited to people of one country. People have realized the importance of professional translations to understand global markets and trends, as not all countries speak the same language. Lack of knowledge of a language implies missing out on huge opportunities offered by the expanding global market.

Chinese Translations

Demand for Chinese translation is growing at a fast pace because of the ever-growing business potential of China as a country. Chinese translation is also necessitated by the fact that China has a huge human resource, which is not familiarized with English language.

Gaelic Translations

A remarkable feature of globalization is that the expansion of opportunities coincides with contraction of cultural boundaries. Language forms an important part of this shrinking world, as it is a means of communication. Some languages may be isolated to small pockets of the world and used in specific communities. Gaelic is one language that is spoken by about 3555,000 people across the globe and is mainly used in Ireland and some parts of Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, and United States. Gaelic translation is done for varied purposes. It could be for technical or cultural purposes or to enable individuals to read literature available in Gaelic.

Can You Make a Living as a Writer?

Many people wonder whether they can become a writer. It sounds glamorous and exciting- do you have what it takes?

The Secret Formula for Creating Best-Selling Titles

With the right title, your book can fly off the bookstore shelves, clog the internet wires and stuff your bank account full. But with the wrong title, it can languish untouched, unpurchased and unfulfilled. To create a best-selling title you must-

Don't Put Off Writing that Book!

If writing that book you’ve always had in mind tops your list of resolutions or regrets, hiring a writing coach can turn fantasy into reality. Whether you want to write a memoir, a novel, a family history, a biography, a self-help book or a nonfiction treatise, a writing coach can help you organize your thoughts, enrich your work, refine your writing, and encourage you every step of the way. As a result, the pages mount up instead of the frustration.

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Writing Group

As any writer can tell you, writing is a solitary pursuit, and most writers are solitary creatures, quite content to work alone. Still, writers can often benefit by the company of others with similar goals and dreams, so many writers turn to writing groups. Whether meeting in local, public places or in an online format only, writing groups can be a blessing for a writer.

How to Make $100/Day as a Freelance Writer

Here, I will break down how you can easily make $100/day as a freelance writer. While it is relatively simple and straightforward, it does take some elbow grease.

Article Rewriting - A Professional View

Article rewriting is more difficult than most think it to be. The reason for an article to be rewritten should be clear prior to rewriting since the approach of the job will be dependent on the ultimate objective. Here, we discuss some of these objectives and the reasons why rewriting may or may not be successful.