As you may know, Im a great fan of the works of the Canadian author, Robertson Davies. So, when Im looking for inspiration and ideas, I turn to his articles on writing. I came across a speech he gave in 1990 for the Tanner Lectures in New Haven, Connecticut. One is entitled simply Writing, the other Reading.What makes a novel good or even really great, so that it will be read one hundred years from now [or more]? What takes a novel out of its own time, so to speak, and …

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People tasked with important writing projects often seem to succumb to writer’s block, that agonizing feeling of not knowing where to begin on a big project. Yet professional writers never seem to get this condition. That’s because they know a few secrets that protect them from ever getting stalled in a writing project.

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Did Shakespeare write Shakespeare? Many people doubt that, for various reasonsthe most obvious one being that a barely literate actor from the sleepy village of Stratford-on-Avon could not possibly have written with such accuracy and familiarity the many scenes in the plays that invoke the classics or the pomp of nobility and royal courts. Furthermore, no manuscripts by Shakespeare were ever found, and only six Shakespeare signatures are known to exist. The signatures all lo…

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Copyright (c) 2007 The College Of Public SpeakingDevelop the voice to explore the thunder, the roar, the crackle and the whisper.For the speaker it is much the same. Quite literally the vocal chords are the medium that vibrates the air, that sends…

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In this second part of a long article, Mike Scantlebury continues to expound his theory that Traditional Publishers and authors want completely different things. He shows how Internet Publishing can help the struggling author and provide precisely what they are looking for, without any of the angst, frustration and disappointment found by pursuing Traditional Publishers.

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1. Tell Why you’re the Right Person for the Presentation Topic!At the beginning of the presentation, explain why you have the right to talk to them on the topic by highlighting relevant elements of your background: • If it’s a technical topic and…

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Internet Authors try to sell books on the web, but they waste time and effort appealing to surfers, people who are quite clearly not interested in printed material. Surfers have short attention spans and are looking for easily accessible thrills and excitement. They don’t have the means, or the inclination, to look at novels, stories, or old-fashioned texts. So then, who are the ideal customers for Internet Authors?

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Copyright (c) 2007 The College Of Public SpeakingIntroducing the guest speaker is not the easiest of tasks. Always remember your audience - what’s in it for them?How seldom do we hear an introduction which is really not much more than a partial b…

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Many authors don’t stop to think that they are not all the same. They don’t all want the same thing. In fact, there are seven possible levels of achievement open to authors.The first is getting their book published. For themselves. Many authors slave …

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Copyright (c) 2007 The College Of Public SpeakingIn business, there’s no time to lose. Grab the audience’s attention and make sure that you retain it.The key question is - what is the purpose of your presentation? What do you want to achieve?…

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When writing anything for publication, proofreading should never be skipped or skimped. Thorough proofreading and editing should be an integral part of the writing process. Here are four tips for effective proofreading.1. Check Your Spelling.Al…

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Tags: Mandiana, Guinea Customs, Niani, Selingui, Mali, NigerOnce dawn breaks I am up again, trying to locate the facilities of this shabby place I spent the night. The couple with the motorcycle episode still on my mind, I find my way to the washroom, a…

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Language plays a major role when it comes to writing a text, as it is through language that the text is understood and interpreted by the readers. It casts a deep impact on the comprehension ability of the readers. Technical writing positions are opened f…

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Essay writing is one of the most important writing skills. It not only tests the ability of a writer to understand the implication and scope of the subject but also his capacity to organize his thinking about the topic and to communicate himself in clear …

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The Longest MarchAuthor: Heinz Rainer Heinz RainerAustria, County of Burgenland, Uchatius BarracksEarly morning. As usual, on the dot 06.00 AM. a loud voice throws us out of our bunks.T A G W A C H E ….Robot like, we stumble to our f…

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Some simple suggestions regarding the preparation of a successful speech. Focusing on your audience will help you get your message across. Ignore your audience at your peril.

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By The Intellectual Property Associationhttp://www.intellectualpropertyassociation.comEvery year thousands of screenplays are written and only a handful are bought. If you are an aspiring screenwriter who has not yet been able to sell material to Ho…

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Man of Steel- Walter Lukesch, HptmAuthor: Heinz Rainer | Posted: 01-05-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 5 |Heinz RainerApril 10th, 1975, Kaisersteinbruch Garrison, Austria0600 a.m., sharp call : Tagwache !Everyone’s up in a second, some try to …

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Why would any struggling author want to risk the ritual humiliation of submitting their works to Traditional Publishers when there is a new modern alternative? Mike Scantlebury starts to lay out the 7 Levels of achievement if publishing in a challenging and thought provoking way.

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Do you sometimes wonder why certain materials are badly translated? One of these reasons why translation is difficult is a phenomenon known as polysemy: the many meanings that a single word can take.For example, In English, the word plain<...

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The outcome of any even is critical and therefore, the selection of your keynote or motivational speaker should be done in a proper manner. Whether it is a business conference, society meet, retreat for organizational development, sales meet, or could be …

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Most people are under the impression that only a select number of people are able to write creatively and confidently. They have a gift or have gone to school to learn the secrets to confidently write creative articles, blogs, and books. But in reality, …

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Do you teach reading, or do you want your child to read more? Are you looking for ways to encourage reading? Here are 5 interesting ways to promote reading.

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After you do all the research, writing and rewriting, you want to be sure your article gets published. No one wants their hard work to be rejected, right?As an editor for an on-line directory, I can tell you that I read a lot of articles that never ge…

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To become a motivational speaker, you require more than just a dedication to establish yourself in a business. You as well need the capability to promote yourself effectively and efficiently. Not everybody has the people skills to turn into a motivati…

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Proofreading should never be treated as an “optional extra” it must always be treatd as an integral part of the writing process.

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Let’s imagine what it would be like if an internet surfer read a novel in the same way they viewed the web. Just to make it interesting, let’s imagine it’s the sort of book I write, a murder mystery.The surfer clicks on a page and finds that he’s arri…

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What is writer’s block? When your creativity hits a block wall! You’re fresh out of words! Your mind’s a blank. The page is a blank. There’s not one more thing you can say. Some small business owners who want to write about their business—whether …

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Few people know that many of William Shakespeares plays were published posthumously. Virginia Fellows Shakespeare Code includes an intriguing discussion of works attributed to Shakespeare that appeared after his passing in 1616. Shakespeare had been dead for seven years when the First Folio of his collected works was published. This celebrated Folio edition contained 36 plays, half of which had never been seen before. According to Fellows, many of the previously unpublished…

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Content writing is a vital feature for your website. The reason why people visit websites is to look up for information on various products and services. Visitors will be satisfied only if they receive satisfactory and informative content on the website. …

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