Hero's Journey - Woman as Temptress

There are two simultaneous manifestations – the physical and the spiritual. Using the word “spiritual” can be dangerous as it is interpreted in many ways, but it must be remembered that the Hero’s Journey is primarily about the Hero’s path to another (not necessarily higher) level of consciousness.

Thinking About It

Some of the reasons why writers procrastinate.

Listen, Listen, Listen

One of the most important things you can do at a meeting is to listen to the other person. Here are a few tips on how to make sure the other person is in the limelight.

Successful Documentation Projects - Part 1 of 3 - 'Understanding'

So you’re responsible for managing a documentation project. Before jumping into the writing, it's a good idea to understand the scope of the project.

To Think for Oneself

Of the three purposes of writing, to inform, entertain, and enlighten, which one should come first? Such is the question I ask myself and answer from the point of view of a thinker. Also, what is the role of a reader when reading the thoughts of a thinker? Read on and find out.

A Freelancer's Journey, Part Two

Don't give up on the journey of being a freelance writer. Learn from this year's Academy Awards.

Power Words

Every time you speak you create an impression and the words you use can subtly position you. Do you come across as a negative or positive person? Are you trustworthy? Judgmental? Do you follow through? Are you inflexible or open to all view points? It's not so much what you say, but how you say it that counts.

Persuasive Communication

Is all communication persuasive? Sometimes, it seems it is. At the least, we can say much of our communication includes a persuasion component. Consider this article, which takes an editorial rather ...

Journaling In The Now

Living in the present moment is something people generally don’t do. Yet, it is so important to our happiness, what we attract, and how we live our lives. Usually, we don’t live in the present moment because either we don’t take the time to do so or we don’t have the skills. Life and Business Coach, Catherine Franz, shares in this article, a simple easy way to use journaling during your day to learn to transition over from living in the past to living in the now.

Writing and the Pursuit of Knowledge

Writers and readers alike, hark! Democratic societies -- which are a direct offshoot of liberalism -- breed relativism and leave many of us at a loss to know what is true and what is right. So what is left for us to do? Well, you don't suppose I will give the entire article in the introduction, do you?

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.

Article Writing Tips

Looking to write articles for promotion? Tips for getting on the right track for article writing.

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.

Six Common Conversational Mistakes

Many people are unaware of how they sabotage productive conversation. Check to see if you are prone to any of these six critical mistakes.

When The Words Won't Come

Sometimes the muse is sleeping and you need to what that master up. Here's a proven way. I use it all the time.