Common Knowledge

A short article about how common knowledge can be regained by studying the hero's journey.

Writing And Speaking

It is commonly known that writing and speaking are closely interacted and both require special skills and knowledge to use in society. However, it is obvious that deaf people who usually cannot speak are able to be taught writing whereas some societies still exist and develop without writing. Thus, one can wonder if it is possible to define what is more important – writing or speaking.

Concept of Literature

Even today the most sophisticated minds can not give literature a definition they would all agree on as the concept is difficult to define. I shall discuss the possible reasons for such difficulties in this essay.

Reel Your Book Readers In With Top Titles: Part 1

Does your title do its job well? I mean does it help explain what's in your book? Does it capture the interest, engage, or shock the senses of your potential reader? Expert studies show the title may be responsible for up to 90% of your book's magnetic pulling power...

A New Word In English Language

The development of any spoken language is basically a result of communication and progress of the society that uses it.

Three Lessons From The Dean Jones' Muslim Slur

A slip of the tounge by Dean Jones has cost him his reputation. A reputation that took years to build. But there are lessons to be learnt from his blunder, so take note.

Simple Techniques for Writing an Introduction to Your Story

Writers struggle with how to write the introduction to a story. If the introduction is dull and unexciting, the reader is apt to put it down, never to even read the second paragraph. If the introduction is engaging and interesting, the reader will want to read further to see what will happen next in the story.

Hero's Journey (Monomyth) and Story Structure: Pushes, Pulls, Time Pressure and Antagonisms

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about...

Hero's Journey (Monomyth) and Story Structure: Road of Trials or Road of Transformation?

188 plus stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about

Avoiding Sexism in Your Writing

What is sexism in writing? It is the assumption that people are all male or all female.

How I Got My First Novel to Print

When I wrote my first novel, I was elated. It was in 1997, and I wrote it in under four months. I had always dreamed of writing a novel but always seemed to find excuses not to sit down and just write it. After a life-altering event, I re-evaluated my life and what I wanted to accomplish.

Diaries – It's Not Just Bridget That Uses Them!

You resolve to stop smoking, drinking, overeating, being lazy etc. etc. on New Years Eve. You look at a gift from a friend, idly open it and find yourself staring at a beautiful diary. You resolve, to record your deeds and thoughts faithfully in the diary from the New Year onwards! Time passes on... Another New Year approaches and you happen to look at the diary and the 360 blank pages it contains – What happened to your resolve. This is the fate of most diaries. They remain blank and so many trees were cut down to make them.

Write a Law School Essay

If you are looking to have a career in law, looking to enter into a law degree you need to know how to write a law essay. Been able to write a law essay can help a lot with your grades and if your grades/LSAT score are low than been able to write a solid law essay can help to push you over the line between a fail and pass. Read on to find out tips and more

Acronymisitis: 21st Century Plague

An article that needs to be read as soon as ASAP.

Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker Says: For Peace of Mind, Don't Read Your Critics!

I’ve written 12 books, a number of which are best-sellers, along with more than 600 articles, and I’ve conducted hundreds of conferences and seminars and delivered as many speeches. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s when to ignore your critics. And that’s nearly all the time, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, popular speaker, seminar producer, and President of Customersatisfaction.com and The Goodman Organization.