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Really Good Word Usage – No. 20: Shall I or Will I?
When do we use shall instead of will or will instead of shall? The short answer to the question is that, to an overwhelming extent, in American English, will as a verb meaning intend to can be used in every construction where will or shall is a choice.It hasn't always been that way, and for writers of British English, it still isn't.Read more…Hero's Journey (Monomyth) : Transformation Mentor
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.Read more…Hero's Journey (Monomyth) : Annie Hall, Walk the Line
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.Read more…Freelancers and Small Business Owners: What to Look for in a Chamber of Commerce
In a previous article, Why Every Freelance Writer Should Join a Chamber of Commerce, I advised that every freelancer should join a Chamber of Commerce. However, not all chambers are effective.Here I will outline what every freelancer and/or small business owner should look for before joining.Read more…How to Increase Your Freelance Income During the Holidays
Following are three ways to increase your freelance income during the holidays.1. Holiday Cards: Because it’s the holidays, most people open mail that seems like a holiday card. This alone gives you a leg up, eg, the potential client OPENED your mail.Read more…Freelance Writers - How to Avoid a Major Melt Down in Your Freelance Writing Career
As a freelance writer do you can often live on the verge of a major melt down?You know what I mean.You have too many writing projects at the moment, you're also trying to care for your family, or even work a full time job.Read more…Hero's Journey (Monomyth): A Core Set of Archetypes is Common in Successful Screenplays
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.Read more…Writer Meetup Groups - Why are They So Important to Writers?
Why do I need a Writer's Group? I'm too Busy!That is probably the most common excuse among writers.Read more…How To Supercharge Your Blog And Improve Your Visitor's Experience
Your blog is your means of expressing yourself to the world. It is a very powerful way of branding yourself and a very effective means of building a relationship with your readers. In order to take advantage of the power of blogging, you should make sure you follow some simple rules that will keep you on the right side of blogging and make both your visitor's and your experinece much more enjoyable.Read more…Franklin Method - Ben Franklin on Persuasion and Writing
Franklin MethodWant to win an argument with your wife? Sell an idea to your boss? Write a persuasive editorial?Read more…Showing Expertise at Events
Events are everywhere as we all scramble to do business. I see many symposiums, conferences, and other such events. If you do some research, you may find that a few of these events will be a good forum for you to speak.Read more…Speed Reading For Comprehension Purposes!
For every prospective speed reader, the first steps needed to jump start his reading skills should be having a good understanding of the concept of speed reading. When you speed read, there are two things you achieve namely comprehension and speed.To gain speed and comprehension while reading, it is important that you first consider the Title, subtitle (if any), main paragraph, charts, graphics, histograms, etc.Read more…"Children's Poet" Created Greatest Literary Hoax
James Whitcomb Riley was the first – and greatest – American poet to write of contemporary life in sentimental/humorous dialect. He got his start with a literary hoax unsurpassed in creative audacity.He was successively known as the “Children’s Poet,” “Hoosier Poet” and “Nation’s Poet.Read more…Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Importance of Symbolism in Stories
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188 stage template.Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.Read more…"I Feel I Know You!" 5 Ways To Create Intimacy with Your Audiences
If there’s one benefit from writing best-selling books it is hearing from your readers.If you have left little bread crumbs along the path, they’ll write and call you and let you know what they thought of your efforts.I’ve been lucky to have had hundreds, if not thousands of people communicate with me, and many have been kind enough to lavish praise upon me.Read more…Scam or Valuable Resource? How to Evaluate a Product
Someone wrote and asked me what I thought of a particular person's "how to become a best-selling author" type program.I do not want to name names, so I will not mention the specific program. Especially since I haven't had the opportunity to look it over myself.Read more…Category of a Verb in English Grammar
The system of the English verb is rightly considered to be the most complex grammatical structure of the language. The most troublesome problems are, indeed, concentrated in the area of the finite verb, and include, in particular, questions tense, aspect and modal auxiliary usage. This seems to be an area of grammar which has always gained the greatest interest in language learning.Read more…Verb
The sound-replacive type of derivation and the stress-replacive type of derivation are unproductive: food — to feed, blood — to bleed; 'import — to im'port, 'transport — to trans'port. The typical suffixes expanding the stem of the verb are: -ate (cultivate), -en (broaden), -ifу (clarify), -ise(-ize) (normalise). The verb-deriving prefixes of the inter-class type are: be- (belittle, befriend, bemoan) and en-/em- (engulf, embed).Read more…Top Sales Speaker Says: Only Fakes Have No Stories To Tell!
I was just gazing at an article I submitted a few minutes ago when something hit me.I tell one story after another, and I’m proud of that.Each one comes from an experience I’ve had, not simply from a book I’ve read, or another article that I’m imitating.Read more…How To Research Your Topic For Your Publication
Last week's article gave some foundational steps for “How To Choose Your Topic.” This week’s article deals with how to research your topic.First things first, you have your topics before you and you want to go to the library to the card catalog or you can do this from home.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Writing & Speaking category
- Journaling Demystified - By: Anil Yadav
Have you been considering journaling, but have questions about how to get started? Journaling is a wonderful way to explore your faith through prayer, reflection and personal narrative. Shared here are some of the popular questions about journaling, and the opportunity to formulate your own answers to see if journaling fits for you and your journey. - 5 Linking Strategies that Work - By: Het Ram
One of the most effective ways to promote your business online, especially if you use search engine optimization to build traffic, is linking. - 5 Questions to ask before purchasing a book online - By: Het Ram
What is it you want to order? Have a clear idea of what you want to order. Do you want to browse through a category, or do you want to read a particular author or do you know the name of the book itself. - Secrets to Creating Great Headlines - By: Nisha Garg
Great! You finished your piece and now need a headline. Usually headlines are less than ten words and need to be expressed in short, expressive, active words. This provides quick focus and pull in. By waiting until you know what you are ending up with, it will save you time. You can give a temporary headline while drafting. - 5 Ways to Generate Article Topic Ideas - By: Dolly Kapil
If you write articles frequently, you have probably found that sometimes you just don't know what to write about. This is a very common issue for even the best of us; however there are some quick tricks that can help. - How to Get a Book Published - By: Robert Nahas
"How to publish a book" is a common quandary imposed upon thousands of aspiring authors on a daily basis. Not knowing how to publish a book stops many from pursuing their book dream. Not knowing that you have many publishing options available to you today can make the difference between great success or miserable failure with your book. - Writing Your Sales Pitch - Is the Standard of Your Web Content Affecting Your Sales Potential - By: Paul Docherty
There are lots of resources out there for web designers; just do a web search and you'll find all manner of tools and guidance to help get your website up, running and looking professional.One area that many webmasters forget or don't realise that they need to be aware of is the standard of their written content in terms of language, punctuation and grammar. Many web sites are sales oriented and so the standard of written content becomes crucial to the success of the sales pitch. - How To Research Your Topic For Your Publication - By: Arlene Whiting
Last week's article gave some foundational steps for “How To Choose Your Topic.” This week’s article deals with how to research your topic.First things first, you have your topics before you and you want to go to the library to the card catalog or you can do this from home. - Top Sales Speaker Says: Only Fakes Have No Stories To Tell! - By: Dr. Gary S. Goodman
I was just gazing at an article I submitted a few minutes ago when something hit me.I tell one story after another, and I’m proud of that.Each one comes from an experience I’ve had, not simply from a book I’ve read, or another article that I’m imitating. - Verb - By: Sharon White
The sound-replacive type of derivation and the stress-replacive type of derivation are unproductive: food — to feed, blood — to bleed; 'import — to im'port, 'transport — to trans'port. The typical suffixes expanding the stem of the verb are: -ate (cultivate), -en (broaden), -ifу (clarify), -ise(-ize) (normalise). The verb-deriving prefixes of the inter-class type are: be- (belittle, befriend, bemoan) and en-/em- (engulf, embed).