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How I Published My Novel

I set out to write a novel. Mission accomplished! Then, sadly, I began to realize that writing the book was only half the battle. How would I get it published? My story about why I ended up choosing...

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Publishing a Book: Common Sense Vs. Common Mistakes

Type an hour a day and a finished novel magically appears? Haha. Not quite. Here's an inside perspective on the publishing industry and how you can get that Great American Novel (or next 'Shades of...

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7 Ways I Improved My Procrastinating

Practical, comical suggestions on ways to defeat your to-do list.Contributor: Elaine O. MastersPublished: Feb 28, 2014

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The Freddy Factor

Sometimes, we find we want something so badly that we don't stop to consider the cost. There are times we pay dangerously high prices, only to find the reward didn't justify the cost.Contributor: Randy...

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The Room of Light

As life often seems to be closing in on us, we each find ourselves seeking something we can cling to. This story is one such man's rescue from a fallen world, doomed to destruction.Contributor: Randy...

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Last Writes

The death call finally comes for the funeral director.Contributor: Charles McKelvyPublished: Mar 02, 2014

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Paperback Writer: How to Become an Actual Author in a Virtual Age

Tips for the would-be author. Includes information for locating, contacting, and vetting perspective writing markets.Contributor: K. E. RobiscoePublished: Mar 02, 2014

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The Self-Publishing Myth

The competitive world of writing takes patience, persistence and whole lot of luck.Contributor: Charles JamesPublished: Mar 02, 2014

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Male Shopping Spree

A retired man gets the urge to take the morning train to the big city.Contributor: Charles McKelvyPublished: Mar 02, 2014

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From Concept to Paper-Publishing a Book

The word that comes to mind when I remember the journey to publish my first book is “Wow!” I had no idea it would be so hard to get my words out to the public.This is my first-person story.Contributor:...

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First Person: Self-Publishing a Book With Purpose

This article provides a first-person account on how I published my first children's picture book through CreateSpace to raise money for a non-profit agency.Contributor: Kimberly DavidPublished: Mar 04,...

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The Clearing in the Woods

From time to time, we hear stories of unexplained happenings. Visitors from other worlds have been rumored to have visited Earth since a much earlier time. Who's to say they aren't among us...

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Tips to Finish Writing Your Book

Writing and publishing a book is a brutal task. If you're struggling with getting the words on the page, here are six tips to help get the job done.Contributor: James H. EnglishPublished: Mar 05, 2014

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How I Published a Reference Book: 'Sports Nicknames: 20,000 Professionals...

With little knowledge of the publishing industry, I published a sports reference book like no other in the field.Contributor: Terry PruynePublished: Mar 04, 2014

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Green Fog Over Wakefield Woods Part 2

Discover the secret of the green fog. Who is responsible?Contributor: Charlie TenbenPublished: Mar 08, 2014

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The Devil in Disguise

A creative writing piece that delves deep into a mentally ill woman's childhood past and coming of age. As the story progresses we see her anxiety and OCD violently progress.Contributor: Kylie M....

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Professional Sports Team Names that Could Be Offensive

A list of well-known professional sports teams with nicknames when examined further could potentially be offensive.Contributor: Tim BoylePublished: Mar 08, 2014

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Four Reasons Why Dive Bars Are Better Than Clubs

An argument in favor of dive bars over the traditional nightclub.Contributor: Tim BoylePublished: Mar 08, 2014

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How to Get More Twitter Followers

Tips on how to build your following on Twitter.Contributor: Tim BoylePublished: Mar 08, 2014

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Sparrows: A Closer Look

There's all sorts of myths and folklore that surrounds the tiny little sparrow.Contributor: Rebecca CaesarPublished: Mar 10, 2014

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