Rate Number 1 with a Conference Director

Never attended a writer's conference before? This article will give you tips on conference behavior, what to do if you have special needs or requests, have problems with the registration info, want to volunteer to help, etc.

Speaking Anxiety -- Are You One of the Many Sufferers?

Speaking Anxiety is the number one social phobia and if you are one of the many sufferers it can make your life much more difficult than it needs to be.

Vintage Fountain Pens

Everything About Fountain Pen. If it exists you will Find It Here.

Watch Out: Internet Want Ads for Freelance Writers!

Good grief! Imagine my surprise when I applied for a freelance writing position that turned out to be something totally unexpected.

To Speak You Have To Write, To Write You Have To Read

Speaking, writing, and reading are not as separate as you might think. Each can teach you things, that will make you stronger at the other two.

Is Grammar REALLY Important for a Second Language Learner?

Most students ask this question simply because in their own experience they have always been presented with two main scenarios, and nothing in between. In this article we will find out more about the role of grammar in a second language class.

Creative Writing Feedback from Your Plumber

The next time you need a manuscript reviewed, show it to the usual suspects. Then offer your plumber a coffee or lunch in exchange for editorial comment. The results could be enlightening.

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...

Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs

Attributed to the Irish are hundreds of thousands of quotes over the centuries, and here are a few of their best. Enjoy, and feel free to use for yourself as often as you like.

Identifying the Gift of the Gab for St. Patrick's Day

It's St. Patricks Day again - here's how to find out who has the gift of the gab, without even meeting them.

Six New Debate Topics

Some new ideas for debate topics that are sure to liven up your next debate.

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.

The Spoken Word - The Power And The Glory

How to reap both power and glory through the use of the spoken word. The benefits of public speaking.

Trends v. Fads

Do you write for trends? Do you write for fads? Or both? Each segment has its own place in the field of writing and can, if you are wise about, be profitable to your writing business.

Booking Binding Machines

There are various kinds of binding machines suitable for different kinds of binding currently on the market. It is important to select the style of binding machine that suits the requirements. Different types of binding machines include comb, coil, velobind, tape, and double loop wire, thermal binding and padding.