Niche is an area that has great interest to you. You excel at it. A comfortable place, if given time, you'll turn into a profitable business. The potential is limited only by you. It takes little to inspire you for this niche.
Likewise, writing niche is writing you understand. Sometimes, the writing makes sense when others don't get it.
The perfect writing niche is when a-piece of writing/reading feels right.It stirs around your creative flow. You, in your opinion, can re-write it better. Your mind begin to think of ways to profit from a writing business, promote it.
Set a goal. Do some research to see what you'll need to get started.
Is it a business that will fit into your life? You have enough time for it? Right tools? Should the writing niche be done part time? Is there anyone in your life that can help? Barter for services.
Bartering is when a friend/relative provides an item or service to your business. The item could be paper clips. A relative offers to handle the business side.
Bartering ends with what you'll give in exchange for the paper clips, and the management of your business.
Keep an account of bartering in writing. There'll be no confusion.It makes life easier. Someone in doubt about how many paper clips, for example, were agreed on? Check the contract, or the bartering agreement.
Writing niche can be a profitable out-let to writing.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Critique And Write Fiction
There's one more step to the writing process before sharing. Few, if any, can skip it. Often, it's not the mot fun prt of writing.
It's the critique and write of fiction process. The initial writing centers around developing characters, scenes and peeling-out an exciting plot. The main focus isn't on sentence structure and weak writing.
Now, attention has to be given to all sentences. Sentences must move the plot forward, connect and stimulate a reader's imagination.
Put aside your manuscript. Start a new project. Make the calls you meant to weeks ago. The longer a work of fiction is, the more time needed away from it. Of course, pay attention to dead-lines.
Return to your manuscript. The second time work through critique and write by making sure characters read like real people. A character, for example, could tap his/her fingers anywhere when stressed.
Sometimes, dialogue helps.
Take a look at a simple morning greeting.
"How are you?" Mary asked.
People don't necessarily use those exact words.
Some say:
"What up?"
"Hiya."
"How ya doin'?"
Dialogue, too, should glide plot along with conflict and suspense. A fiction community's language should mimic real language.
There isn't room for words, lines or paragraphs that fail to show-case an action packed story.
A good place to start stories is on page one. Begin conflict as the reader is hooked. Establish a viewpoint, characters are exposed for who they are and the type of story being told is displayed.
The final words are that when writers critique and write better fiction comes to life.
It's the critique and write of fiction process. The initial writing centers around developing characters, scenes and peeling-out an exciting plot. The main focus isn't on sentence structure and weak writing.
Now, attention has to be given to all sentences. Sentences must move the plot forward, connect and stimulate a reader's imagination.
Put aside your manuscript. Start a new project. Make the calls you meant to weeks ago. The longer a work of fiction is, the more time needed away from it. Of course, pay attention to dead-lines.
Return to your manuscript. The second time work through critique and write by making sure characters read like real people. A character, for example, could tap his/her fingers anywhere when stressed.
Sometimes, dialogue helps.
Take a look at a simple morning greeting.
"How are you?" Mary asked.
People don't necessarily use those exact words.
Some say:
"What up?"
"Hiya."
"How ya doin'?"
Dialogue, too, should glide plot along with conflict and suspense. A fiction community's language should mimic real language.
There isn't room for words, lines or paragraphs that fail to show-case an action packed story.
A good place to start stories is on page one. Begin conflict as the reader is hooked. Establish a viewpoint, characters are exposed for who they are and the type of story being told is displayed.
The final words are that when writers critique and write better fiction comes to life.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Re-Call Writing Exercise
The Re-Calling Exercise is a writing tool geared toward igniting a writer's creative flow. There's never too many ways to awaken creative flow. This writing exercise can be applied to fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
Let's go through how the Re-Call Writing Exercise works.
Sit down in your writing place. Get comfortable. Make sure you have everything you'll need. Take food or water. Fruit? Leave the phone outside of the room you're in.Write, at least, two hours before getting up.
Look at anything in the room you're in, for five seconds.
Next, write down, in ten words, everything you remember.
I scanned a notebook for five seconds.
I remember the following: yellow, lined, notes, writing, stuffed, square, dull color, informative, book and name.
The above ten words leads to many paths.
Yellow color inspires an article about ducks, non-fiction. Possible question: Where are the happiest ducks.
Lined, hmm? What or how do lines in fashion help/hurt specific body types?
Notes can play-out in fiction. A crime!
The man stared at me as he spoke into his cell phone. I turned away, fled down another aisle. Two strange females followed me...
The idea has all kinds of possibilities.
Writing means poetry too. Or, your opinion?
All words are sifted through your creative flow, and writing projects happen.
Finally, Re-Call Writing Exercise is to help you, the writer, explore new depths.
Let's go through how the Re-Call Writing Exercise works.
Sit down in your writing place. Get comfortable. Make sure you have everything you'll need. Take food or water. Fruit? Leave the phone outside of the room you're in.Write, at least, two hours before getting up.
Look at anything in the room you're in, for five seconds.
Next, write down, in ten words, everything you remember.
I scanned a notebook for five seconds.
I remember the following: yellow, lined, notes, writing, stuffed, square, dull color, informative, book and name.
The above ten words leads to many paths.
Yellow color inspires an article about ducks, non-fiction. Possible question: Where are the happiest ducks.
Lined, hmm? What or how do lines in fashion help/hurt specific body types?
Notes can play-out in fiction. A crime!
The man stared at me as he spoke into his cell phone. I turned away, fled down another aisle. Two strange females followed me...
The idea has all kinds of possibilities.
Writing means poetry too. Or, your opinion?
All words are sifted through your creative flow, and writing projects happen.
Finally, Re-Call Writing Exercise is to help you, the writer, explore new depths.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
How To Get On The Blogosphere
Subjects range from cooking to commerce on the blogosphere. Blogging is an online journal, or whatever you want it to be. It's one way to stop using paper, go Green. It leaves one less foot-print.
It's done by typing or posting on your subject of choice. Your blog should be what you're passionate about.
The blog is viewed only by you, or whomever you want to see it. It depends on how you set the blog up. Some people share photos, audio and/or videos.
There's no age limit on the blogosphere. In a few steps, you can become a blogger.
Get a free account at blogger.com.
Meet me on the blogosphere at http://critiqueandwrite.blogspot.com.
My blog taps on various subjects, but it's mostly about writing topics. My blog suggests where/how to get ideas for fiction and non-fiction. I point-out games to stop writer's block. Advice exists there to help writers self-edit.
You, too, can be on the blogosphere. Today, start your blog.
It's done by typing or posting on your subject of choice. Your blog should be what you're passionate about.
The blog is viewed only by you, or whomever you want to see it. It depends on how you set the blog up. Some people share photos, audio and/or videos.
There's no age limit on the blogosphere. In a few steps, you can become a blogger.
Get a free account at blogger.com.
Meet me on the blogosphere at http://critiqueandwrite.blogspot.com.
My blog taps on various subjects, but it's mostly about writing topics. My blog suggests where/how to get ideas for fiction and non-fiction. I point-out games to stop writer's block. Advice exists there to help writers self-edit.
You, too, can be on the blogosphere. Today, start your blog.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Government Shut-Down
A United States government shut-down begins Monday, if the Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on a funding bill.
President Obama's 2010 healthcare reform law was to be available on October 1.
Funding for national security and public safety continues. People will receive Medicare health insurance and Social Security retirement benefits.
People to be furloughed are those who process pass-ports to National Parks/Museums.
Most federal agency workers would be furloughed, but a few will work like air traffic controllers and prison guards.
All military personnel operates normally, but civilians working for the military would be temporarily furloughed per the Pentagon.
Federal courts will open 'til October 15. After that date, the Judiciary will give the necessary guidance.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to start its 2013 session on October 7. The Supreme Court operated as usual during previous furloughs, according to a spokesman.
The IRS will have about 90 percent of its work-force furloughed. The call center would be closed and audits stopped, the agency stated.
President Obama's 2010 healthcare reform law was to be available on October 1.
Funding for national security and public safety continues. People will receive Medicare health insurance and Social Security retirement benefits.
People to be furloughed are those who process pass-ports to National Parks/Museums.
Most federal agency workers would be furloughed, but a few will work like air traffic controllers and prison guards.
All military personnel operates normally, but civilians working for the military would be temporarily furloughed per the Pentagon.
Federal courts will open 'til October 15. After that date, the Judiciary will give the necessary guidance.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to start its 2013 session on October 7. The Supreme Court operated as usual during previous furloughs, according to a spokesman.
The IRS will have about 90 percent of its work-force furloughed. The call center would be closed and audits stopped, the agency stated.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Slip Of The Tongue
A slip of the tongue happens, but take a moment to think before speaking. The tongue is used for many things, and talking, talking too much, is one of them.
The tongue can be a weapon to hurt you and others. It's wise to guard carefully what you say.
A slip of the tongue can pop-out around acquaintances or walking with another person.
A few friends, for example, gathered to go see a concert. They rented a limousine too. A back-seat driver asked the driver asked the driver, again, to stop for additional alcoholic beverages. The driver, known to them as friend, denied the third request to stop.
"M, I can't." The driver pulled-over. "All of ya had enough."
"Just cuz ya part owner of the limousine company don't mean..."
"Get out!" The driver interrupted he back-seat driver.
"Sam, ya're biz partner, and ya got the same girl-friend." The back-seat driver departed quickly.
The slip of back-seat driver's slip of the tongue hurt friendships, not sure if they'll recover. A friendship lost is hard to get back.
Most people in back-seat driver's life will find out about it, and never trust him/her.
The fact that you know or think you know isn't the "green light" to share it. It goes back to the kind of person you are, your character.
The tongue can be a weapon to hurt you and others. It's wise to guard carefully what you say.
A slip of the tongue can pop-out around acquaintances or walking with another person.
A few friends, for example, gathered to go see a concert. They rented a limousine too. A back-seat driver asked the driver asked the driver, again, to stop for additional alcoholic beverages. The driver, known to them as friend, denied the third request to stop.
"M, I can't." The driver pulled-over. "All of ya had enough."
"Just cuz ya part owner of the limousine company don't mean..."
"Get out!" The driver interrupted he back-seat driver.
"Sam, ya're biz partner, and ya got the same girl-friend." The back-seat driver departed quickly.
The slip of back-seat driver's slip of the tongue hurt friendships, not sure if they'll recover. A friendship lost is hard to get back.
Most people in back-seat driver's life will find out about it, and never trust him/her.
The fact that you know or think you know isn't the "green light" to share it. It goes back to the kind of person you are, your character.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Three Letter Words To Writing
Three Letter Words To Writing is a writing tool that inspires creativity. Think-up as many three letter words as possible. Why? Three Letter Words To Writing can help pull-together fiction, poems or non-fiction.
Let's look at how to use Three Letter Words To Writing.
Sit down in your writing place. Bring everything you'll need. Don't give yourself an excuse to move. Spend, at least, two hours working with Three Letter Words To Writing. Make sure to pick the same time each day to write. It helps you get into good writing habits. Before long, you'll write any-time and in most places.
Start with three letter words that you'll comfortable with.
Write a three letter word. Look at it. Tinker with it.
Add lines to the three letters, and make claims, statements. Let the words dance a tune of short stories, gather pools of poems and bring articles to life.
Here are some three letter words: fee, saw, him, win, too, not, bee, tea, low, off, well, your, dig, how and set.
I plucked set.
S ocial
E tiquette
T omorrow
The three letter word dig in fiction has possibilities.
I woke dizzy, unsure why. The last thing I remembered was Pat, friend, being at a party with me. We were dared to dig up a grave.
This place is dark, small and feels hard. Oh no!
Words should be tinkered with to see how your creative flow responds. Use more than one of your three letter words in fiction, poems or non-fiction.
A non- fiction article on how well bees live in colonies, for example, has possibilities for non- fiction.
The goal is to take Three Letter Words To Writing in new, creative, ways.
Let's look at how to use Three Letter Words To Writing.
Sit down in your writing place. Bring everything you'll need. Don't give yourself an excuse to move. Spend, at least, two hours working with Three Letter Words To Writing. Make sure to pick the same time each day to write. It helps you get into good writing habits. Before long, you'll write any-time and in most places.
Start with three letter words that you'll comfortable with.
Write a three letter word. Look at it. Tinker with it.
Add lines to the three letters, and make claims, statements. Let the words dance a tune of short stories, gather pools of poems and bring articles to life.
Here are some three letter words: fee, saw, him, win, too, not, bee, tea, low, off, well, your, dig, how and set.
I plucked set.
S ocial
E tiquette
T omorrow
The three letter word dig in fiction has possibilities.
I woke dizzy, unsure why. The last thing I remembered was Pat, friend, being at a party with me. We were dared to dig up a grave.
This place is dark, small and feels hard. Oh no!
Words should be tinkered with to see how your creative flow responds. Use more than one of your three letter words in fiction, poems or non-fiction.
A non- fiction article on how well bees live in colonies, for example, has possibilities for non- fiction.
The goal is to take Three Letter Words To Writing in new, creative, ways.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Shooter: Building 197
Aaron Alexis, 34, entered the Washington D.C. Navy yard to execute as many people as possible. Alexis had clearance to walk-in the building, according to F.B.I.
What made a nice guy, some said, massacre people innocently going to work?
Let's look closer.
Alexis was hearing voices, had a bad relationship break-up.
Friends brought Alexis food while he played violent video games up to 16 hours a day. A sign of problems, or what will come?
Friends were aware of the voices Alexis heard, but not one person pushed him to seek help.
Now, it's reported that Alexis tried to reach-out to the Veterans Administration. For reasons that are unclear, he didn't get the necessary help.
How about free clinics, ER? His friends could've staged a kind of intervention.
Alexis was diagnosed with mental problems, include PTSD, before the break-up.
It's reported Alexis visited Thailand, became serious about a woman. He wanted her to move back to the United States with him. She didn't, and he was hurt.
Alexis returned from Thailand alone, moved around the country.
He was liked. A few thought he was nice.
Alexis' behavior started to get aggressive, and the unthinkable happened.
Someone along the chain of friends, associates, should've recognized that Alexis needed help. Friends, associates, should of made sure Alexis received help.
The F.B.I. Is looking for tips or any information about Aaron Alexis. The telephone number is: 1-800-call-FBI.
What made a nice guy, some said, massacre people innocently going to work?
Let's look closer.
Alexis was hearing voices, had a bad relationship break-up.
Friends brought Alexis food while he played violent video games up to 16 hours a day. A sign of problems, or what will come?
Friends were aware of the voices Alexis heard, but not one person pushed him to seek help.
Now, it's reported that Alexis tried to reach-out to the Veterans Administration. For reasons that are unclear, he didn't get the necessary help.
How about free clinics, ER? His friends could've staged a kind of intervention.
Alexis was diagnosed with mental problems, include PTSD, before the break-up.
It's reported Alexis visited Thailand, became serious about a woman. He wanted her to move back to the United States with him. She didn't, and he was hurt.
Alexis returned from Thailand alone, moved around the country.
He was liked. A few thought he was nice.
Alexis' behavior started to get aggressive, and the unthinkable happened.
Someone along the chain of friends, associates, should've recognized that Alexis needed help. Friends, associates, should of made sure Alexis received help.
The F.B.I. Is looking for tips or any information about Aaron Alexis. The telephone number is: 1-800-call-FBI.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Twitter's Plan To Re-Design iOS App
Twitter has a plan to re-design its mobile apps according to AllThingsD. Home, Connect, Me Sections, Content and Discover will become streams, and managed/navigated by swiping. The Discover section will be taken out, and Media available in all streams.
Twitter is experimenting with a stream that shows only television related tweets and conversations. The idea is to help users retain/enjoy by delivering interesting content.
Now, the re-designed app becomes available after the iOS 7 is out. It arrives with a focus on streams, but the standard Menu bar on the bottom, gone.
Twitter iOS is an app that can be downloaded from the App Store, for free.
Twitter is experimenting with a stream that shows only television related tweets and conversations. The idea is to help users retain/enjoy by delivering interesting content.
Now, the re-designed app becomes available after the iOS 7 is out. It arrives with a focus on streams, but the standard Menu bar on the bottom, gone.
Twitter iOS is an app that can be downloaded from the App Store, for free.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Fund-Raising For School Supplies
Fund raising for Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Education Supplies Fund, schools was announced by Mayor Michael Nutter. The idea is to purchase school supplies for students. Nutter wants school supplies available in September, March and when needed.
Nutter, too, gave a city-wide challenge to citizens, business and philanthropic communities to raise $500,000 by October 15th. Also, Nutter wants to have $2.5 million in the next five years.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey will administer the fund.
The school district and teachers' union are in contract negotiations.
Nutter, too, gave a city-wide challenge to citizens, business and philanthropic communities to raise $500,000 by October 15th. Also, Nutter wants to have $2.5 million in the next five years.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey will administer the fund.
The school district and teachers' union are in contract negotiations.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Write Time
There isn't a write time, location or reason to scribble down word pictures. Inspiration comes any-time of the day or night. Unless, you, the writer, set a specific writing time. Work, busy life, can get in the way of the write time. Simply, pencil-in a calendar date to write, and stick-to-it.
You could be at a store, gathering or reading the paper. The write time pops up through someone stealing at a store. Store employees notice the person, and take necessary actions.
You were several feet away, lots of drama/confusion.
How will you write about it? An article? Fiction? It's up to you.
Or, you prefer to write about the missing recipe from a family gathering?
Change of hands time for a family recipe, from one generation to a younger generation. The newly typed recipe had been laid in a draw. The recipe disappeared? Who took it?
Would you write short or long fiction?
No? Your choice is to write about a news article?
The write time offers no reason to share pictures in words. Still, many times, writers have reasons to write about an incident, life.
A situation that touched a writer, often, will push him/her to show-case the experience. Also, he/she writes about what happened to others.
It spills-out in the form of an essay, perhaps. It depends on how the writer wants to share information.
Finally, there isn't a write time to share thoughts on events, life. It depends on you, the writer.
You could be at a store, gathering or reading the paper. The write time pops up through someone stealing at a store. Store employees notice the person, and take necessary actions.
You were several feet away, lots of drama/confusion.
How will you write about it? An article? Fiction? It's up to you.
Or, you prefer to write about the missing recipe from a family gathering?
Change of hands time for a family recipe, from one generation to a younger generation. The newly typed recipe had been laid in a draw. The recipe disappeared? Who took it?
Would you write short or long fiction?
No? Your choice is to write about a news article?
The write time offers no reason to share pictures in words. Still, many times, writers have reasons to write about an incident, life.
A situation that touched a writer, often, will push him/her to show-case the experience. Also, he/she writes about what happened to others.
It spills-out in the form of an essay, perhaps. It depends on how the writer wants to share information.
Finally, there isn't a write time to share thoughts on events, life. It depends on you, the writer.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Transitions
The job of a transition, in fiction, is to smoothly move stories along in time, location or point-of-view.
Fiction, especially long fiction, requires a time change. You don't have to bring-along five hundred words before a new day, time. Unless, your story can't be told without lots of words.
Take a look at my example.
I was awakened out of a sound sleep by someone shaking, knocking, at my door.
"Who...who is it?"
No one answered.
I reached for my cell phone, but it was dead.
"Who is it?" I asked, again.
No response.
I jumped into jeans, sleeveless top, and pink flip-flops. In case, I had to run. I plugged my phone into the charger, laid on the bed. Sleep refused to visit me.
Time Change
Night began to melt into day. I rushed to the door. A man was face-down on my porch.
I quickly closed the door, not sure what was going on. The police had to be called. Upstairs, I dashed. My cell phone still wouldn't work.
Downstairs, I returned. I cracked the door, and the man had disappeared.,I slammed the door shut.
I had to get to my cousin's house, help a few minutes away.
I locked the door, ran.
Location Change
At her house, I explained what happened.
View-Point Change
Deadman on ya're porch?" Louise looked at me with furrowed brows.
Louise was pencil thin with a man's crew-cut. She stared at me, shook her head.
"What now?" Louise sat down in her L-shaped kitchen.
In conclusion, transitions can make the writer's job easier, and entertain readers.
Fiction, especially long fiction, requires a time change. You don't have to bring-along five hundred words before a new day, time. Unless, your story can't be told without lots of words.
Take a look at my example.
I was awakened out of a sound sleep by someone shaking, knocking, at my door.
"Who...who is it?"
No one answered.
I reached for my cell phone, but it was dead.
"Who is it?" I asked, again.
No response.
I jumped into jeans, sleeveless top, and pink flip-flops. In case, I had to run. I plugged my phone into the charger, laid on the bed. Sleep refused to visit me.
Time Change
Night began to melt into day. I rushed to the door. A man was face-down on my porch.
I quickly closed the door, not sure what was going on. The police had to be called. Upstairs, I dashed. My cell phone still wouldn't work.
Downstairs, I returned. I cracked the door, and the man had disappeared.,I slammed the door shut.
I had to get to my cousin's house, help a few minutes away.
I locked the door, ran.
Location Change
At her house, I explained what happened.
View-Point Change
Deadman on ya're porch?" Louise looked at me with furrowed brows.
Louise was pencil thin with a man's crew-cut. She stared at me, shook her head.
"What now?" Louise sat down in her L-shaped kitchen.
In conclusion, transitions can make the writer's job easier, and entertain readers.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Inner Drive
Inner drive is the motivation that encourages you to try a new writing project, personal goal and/or life challenge. Often, it's not easy and requires special effort. Simply, allow inner drive to work for you.
Don't be afraid to write a novel, for example, if you post on a blog. Or, write a non-fiction article instead of the usual. Essay? Start a recipe book. Draw off your inner drive.
The point is to ease out of the usual, and into the new. The act of trying something new pulls motivation to you.
Pick a view-point to write from. Gather notes and research to determine how the information will be shared. Filter it through your creative flow, and begin the writing process. Most likely, you'll be able to spin more than one writing idea from your notes/research. Make it your personal goal.
What's your personal goal? Do you want to start a business? Learn a new dance?
A personal goal has to be worked toward. Some personal goals take longer than others to realize. Some days, it may seem the personal goal isn't what you want. If you have too many of those thoughts, stop. Your personal goal may have to be changed.
A goal change is fine. Keep goals in your life, and a time-frame of how long it'll take to reach it. Goals can be one life challenges.
Goals become life challenges when some people try to stop you. Some jealous people spread rumors/lies about you. Why? They aren't happy with themselves, and want others to feel/be angry, unhappy, like them. Still, you have to muster the inner drive to move forward.
Inner drive is the courage that helps you move forward to reach goals, and do you.
Don't be afraid to write a novel, for example, if you post on a blog. Or, write a non-fiction article instead of the usual. Essay? Start a recipe book. Draw off your inner drive.
The point is to ease out of the usual, and into the new. The act of trying something new pulls motivation to you.
Pick a view-point to write from. Gather notes and research to determine how the information will be shared. Filter it through your creative flow, and begin the writing process. Most likely, you'll be able to spin more than one writing idea from your notes/research. Make it your personal goal.
What's your personal goal? Do you want to start a business? Learn a new dance?
A personal goal has to be worked toward. Some personal goals take longer than others to realize. Some days, it may seem the personal goal isn't what you want. If you have too many of those thoughts, stop. Your personal goal may have to be changed.
A goal change is fine. Keep goals in your life, and a time-frame of how long it'll take to reach it. Goals can be one life challenges.
Goals become life challenges when some people try to stop you. Some jealous people spread rumors/lies about you. Why? They aren't happy with themselves, and want others to feel/be angry, unhappy, like them. Still, you have to muster the inner drive to move forward.
Inner drive is the courage that helps you move forward to reach goals, and do you.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Writing Idea Fragments
Writing idea fragments are almost ready, incomplete. Writing idea fragments need more thinking about before the writing process begins. A writer has to decide from what angle he/she wants to share the writing idea fragment.
Let's look at a writing idea fragment of mine. I wanted to write a post about non-fiction. The post should explain what non-fiction is, and some information on non-fiction writing ideas.
The above sentence uncovered my title: "Non-Fiction Writing Ideas."
The next step is determine what to write about the topic. The facts can come from research, something in the news or a certain way of looking at how-to make a book-shelf.
Look at your writing idea fragments. Ask yourself questions. How will you share it? Your writing idea fragment is a problem, comment on life or a topic of your choice?
A problem is explained in a how-to article. Step by step explain solutions to problems. Perhaps, you've found how to do it better/faster.
Many situations/circumstances require comments. Someone could've had a similar situation as you, and can benefit from your experience.
Maybe, a topic exists that you want to write about. Take this time to tackle the topic. Explore and write. You'll be surprised at what you come up with.
Writers will find all kinds of uses for writing idea fragments. Simply, start.
Let's look at a writing idea fragment of mine. I wanted to write a post about non-fiction. The post should explain what non-fiction is, and some information on non-fiction writing ideas.
The above sentence uncovered my title: "Non-Fiction Writing Ideas."
The next step is determine what to write about the topic. The facts can come from research, something in the news or a certain way of looking at how-to make a book-shelf.
Look at your writing idea fragments. Ask yourself questions. How will you share it? Your writing idea fragment is a problem, comment on life or a topic of your choice?
A problem is explained in a how-to article. Step by step explain solutions to problems. Perhaps, you've found how to do it better/faster.
Many situations/circumstances require comments. Someone could've had a similar situation as you, and can benefit from your experience.
Maybe, a topic exists that you want to write about. Take this time to tackle the topic. Explore and write. You'll be surprised at what you come up with.
Writers will find all kinds of uses for writing idea fragments. Simply, start.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Non-Fiction Writing Ideas
Non-fiction writing ideas are factual, and are gathered from anywhere, everywhere. Many people research writing ideas for non-fiction.
Non-fiction writing ideas address problems, comment on life or are topics of your choice.
Write a how-to article about the problem that you handled successfully. How did you manage the going-back-to school costs? Explain it in easy to understand steps. People pay money for helpful advice. Put an interesting spin on it, not what's already out there. In other words, the article should be uniquely yours.
Do you know of a drink/food that lowers a person's chance of getting a cold? A formula for building an excellent credit score/rating would be of interest. Many could use information on paying debt down, or general debt information.
Can you think of other possible non-fiction writing ideas?
One way to comment on life is through non-fiction writing.
What are your comments on Paula Deen's use of the negative word? Or, her court ordeal about racism?
Your comments on Trayvon Martin's murder trial? His family? George Zimmerman's account?
Perhaps, you want to comment on the media's coverage of a specific event? You have insight on an illness, and want to share it.
Is there a topic that have always held your interest? For some reason, you've never written about it.
It's time to research, look at what angle you want to write the topic from. Simply, write.
Non-fiction writing ideas lives everywhere. It's a matter of picking which view to work with. Start today.
Non-fiction writing ideas address problems, comment on life or are topics of your choice.
Write a how-to article about the problem that you handled successfully. How did you manage the going-back-to school costs? Explain it in easy to understand steps. People pay money for helpful advice. Put an interesting spin on it, not what's already out there. In other words, the article should be uniquely yours.
Do you know of a drink/food that lowers a person's chance of getting a cold? A formula for building an excellent credit score/rating would be of interest. Many could use information on paying debt down, or general debt information.
Can you think of other possible non-fiction writing ideas?
One way to comment on life is through non-fiction writing.
What are your comments on Paula Deen's use of the negative word? Or, her court ordeal about racism?
Your comments on Trayvon Martin's murder trial? His family? George Zimmerman's account?
Perhaps, you want to comment on the media's coverage of a specific event? You have insight on an illness, and want to share it.
Is there a topic that have always held your interest? For some reason, you've never written about it.
It's time to research, look at what angle you want to write the topic from. Simply, write.
Non-fiction writing ideas lives everywhere. It's a matter of picking which view to work with. Start today.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Chaotic People
The nature of a free society is choice. Some people make choices that benefit only them, chaotic people. They don't concern themselves with the chaos it causes. They have no morals.
Chaotic people say or do anything in pursuit of what they want, no matter the extreme confusion it costs.
Chaotic people have a tendency of crashing into people that enjoy a less chaotic life-style. Since chaotic people have no respect, they don't understand the word "no." They continue spreading chaos until they're hurt.
Who, in their right mind, would want to be associated with them?
Chaotic people are always in the middle of drama, trouble. They blame others for negative results. They don't take responsibility.
A few good people are caught in the chaotic web. Sadly, the caught don't see, understand, until it's too late. Remember, chaotic people will do anything to further their cause.
How to tell if someone is a chaotic person? Look at a person's actions. How do they live their life? Person always in conflict with someone? Talk bad about people? Need to drag someone down for pleasure? Trouble, drama, follows them. Any morals?
It's wise to stay away from chaotic people.
Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.
Plato
Chaotic people say or do anything in pursuit of what they want, no matter the extreme confusion it costs.
Chaotic people have a tendency of crashing into people that enjoy a less chaotic life-style. Since chaotic people have no respect, they don't understand the word "no." They continue spreading chaos until they're hurt.
Who, in their right mind, would want to be associated with them?
Chaotic people are always in the middle of drama, trouble. They blame others for negative results. They don't take responsibility.
A few good people are caught in the chaotic web. Sadly, the caught don't see, understand, until it's too late. Remember, chaotic people will do anything to further their cause.
How to tell if someone is a chaotic person? Look at a person's actions. How do they live their life? Person always in conflict with someone? Talk bad about people? Need to drag someone down for pleasure? Trouble, drama, follows them. Any morals?
It's wise to stay away from chaotic people.
Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.
Plato
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Brain Storming Writing Ideas
Brain storming writing ideas gives writers fresh ideas. It turns a writing idea side-ways, upside-down, to allow a different view of it.
Different views of writing ideas inspires creativity. Brain storm, for example, through this process became Brain Storming Writing Ideas.
Simply, take any writing idea. Look at how many articles, posts or poems that you can curve-out. Perhaps, the writing idea leads to a novel?
Slices of writing ideas, too, make excellent brain storming material. The sun, gossip, news and chair are slices of writing ideas.
Brain storming writing ideas for the sun can spin-out articles, poems and books.
A possible article title about the sun: The Solar System's Star.
Brain storming writing ideas for gossip offers many paths. Truth and Gossip, title?
There exists too many roads for brain storming writing ideas when it comes to the news.
How to brain storm writing ideas? decide what kind of chair to write about. Antique? New chair? Pretty chair? Let your creative flow decide.
Brain storming writing ideas is a writer's tool to inspire creativity.
Different views of writing ideas inspires creativity. Brain storm, for example, through this process became Brain Storming Writing Ideas.
Simply, take any writing idea. Look at how many articles, posts or poems that you can curve-out. Perhaps, the writing idea leads to a novel?
Slices of writing ideas, too, make excellent brain storming material. The sun, gossip, news and chair are slices of writing ideas.
Brain storming writing ideas for the sun can spin-out articles, poems and books.
A possible article title about the sun: The Solar System's Star.
Brain storming writing ideas for gossip offers many paths. Truth and Gossip, title?
There exists too many roads for brain storming writing ideas when it comes to the news.
How to brain storm writing ideas? decide what kind of chair to write about. Antique? New chair? Pretty chair? Let your creative flow decide.
Brain storming writing ideas is a writer's tool to inspire creativity.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Prejudice Exists
It's interesting to live in a culture that allows open expression, opinions. People judge, have preconceived opinions, based on their life experiences, and tales from others.
Human reaction of clutching a purse, for example, when passing-by teens is normal after being robbed by them. Perhaps, a loved one had bad encounters with teens, and your loved one re-counts the circumstances, often. It's not unusual to form a prejudice, especially when the loved one's keeps telling you about it. The prejudice is compounded when your love one's life is turned-upside-down by actions of teens, or the negative encounter.
Let's look at another situation.
There's one job available, but two applicants of different races wanting the position.
Feelings of prejudice will tip into the mind of whichever applicant remains unemployed. Most likely, race didn't play a role.
The unemployed applicant spreads his/her experience to family and friends. The preconceived opinions take root.
The most production action to take is step around prejudice. if it's real, handle it through the law. Often, it's a preconceived opinion.
Everyone is different. There's no reason to blame a group or race for the actions of one, few.
Prejudice exists because people permit it.
If you live with someone pointing-out preconceived flaws of someone, group, then prejudice grows.
Prejudice can't exist when the facts are known. Facts are freeing, or should be.
Seek-out medical or legal help when facts let prejudice exist within you.
Human reaction of clutching a purse, for example, when passing-by teens is normal after being robbed by them. Perhaps, a loved one had bad encounters with teens, and your loved one re-counts the circumstances, often. It's not unusual to form a prejudice, especially when the loved one's keeps telling you about it. The prejudice is compounded when your love one's life is turned-upside-down by actions of teens, or the negative encounter.
Let's look at another situation.
There's one job available, but two applicants of different races wanting the position.
Feelings of prejudice will tip into the mind of whichever applicant remains unemployed. Most likely, race didn't play a role.
The unemployed applicant spreads his/her experience to family and friends. The preconceived opinions take root.
The most production action to take is step around prejudice. if it's real, handle it through the law. Often, it's a preconceived opinion.
Everyone is different. There's no reason to blame a group or race for the actions of one, few.
Prejudice exists because people permit it.
If you live with someone pointing-out preconceived flaws of someone, group, then prejudice grows.
Prejudice can't exist when the facts are known. Facts are freeing, or should be.
Seek-out medical or legal help when facts let prejudice exist within you.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Healthy Writing Habits
it's never too early for writers to start healthy writing habits, or too late.
Healthy writing habits means steady-work and an abundance of writing ideas. Writing ideas and steady-work equals money, presence and/ or stability.
Is there such a thing as healthy writing habits? A few asked.
The answer: Yes.
Healthy writing habits begins with writing everyday. Curve-out a space for you to write in. It could be in the attic, basement, barn, or closet. Fill your space with your writing tools.
What is a writing tool?
A writing tool is a book, app or any item that provides inspiration for writing.
Disconnect from everything but writing. Your writing space is just for writing, creating.
Select a specific time to write each day. Stay there for, at least, two hours. Try to write more than two hours. Take anything you'll need before sitting down to write. Could you want fruit, for example? Don't give yourself an excuse to not write.
Of course, turn-off your cell phone, and other writing stealing appliances.
Healthy writing habits are keys to success.
Healthy writing habits means steady-work and an abundance of writing ideas. Writing ideas and steady-work equals money, presence and/ or stability.
Is there such a thing as healthy writing habits? A few asked.
The answer: Yes.
Healthy writing habits begins with writing everyday. Curve-out a space for you to write in. It could be in the attic, basement, barn, or closet. Fill your space with your writing tools.
What is a writing tool?
A writing tool is a book, app or any item that provides inspiration for writing.
Disconnect from everything but writing. Your writing space is just for writing, creating.
Select a specific time to write each day. Stay there for, at least, two hours. Try to write more than two hours. Take anything you'll need before sitting down to write. Could you want fruit, for example? Don't give yourself an excuse to not write.
Of course, turn-off your cell phone, and other writing stealing appliances.
Healthy writing habits are keys to success.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
How To Set Goals
People encourage you to have goals, set goals. A goal is important, because it guides you toward success. Still, you have to know how to set goals.
Let's look at what goes into setting goals.
First, decide what matters most to you, or figure-out what you want. Place a time limit on it. In other words, how long will it take to reach your goal?
Sit down. Think about it. It could take weeks, months, before you come to a decision.
Set rules for your goal when you have one.
Is writing, for example, your goal?
Rules for writing follows. Write everyday. Writing time is at twelve noon. Write for two hours each day. Possibly, write a novel in two years.
Stick as close as possible to your set rules. Yes, there will be days when you can't write. It's allowed. Return to the schedule as soon as you can.
Sometimes. A break is needed. You'll come-back more enthusiastic for your goal.
The healthy habit of setting goals can't begin too early, or too late.
Goals require discipline. Often, extra effort has to be mustered for a goal.
Make a note, scribble down an appointment or pencil-in time for your goal.
Believe in you, your goal. Don't allow doubt or nay-sayers to push you into their version of your goal.
Change or modify your goal only if you feel there's a need.
Let's look at what goes into setting goals.
First, decide what matters most to you, or figure-out what you want. Place a time limit on it. In other words, how long will it take to reach your goal?
Sit down. Think about it. It could take weeks, months, before you come to a decision.
Set rules for your goal when you have one.
Is writing, for example, your goal?
Rules for writing follows. Write everyday. Writing time is at twelve noon. Write for two hours each day. Possibly, write a novel in two years.
Stick as close as possible to your set rules. Yes, there will be days when you can't write. It's allowed. Return to the schedule as soon as you can.
Sometimes. A break is needed. You'll come-back more enthusiastic for your goal.
The healthy habit of setting goals can't begin too early, or too late.
Goals require discipline. Often, extra effort has to be mustered for a goal.
Make a note, scribble down an appointment or pencil-in time for your goal.
Believe in you, your goal. Don't allow doubt or nay-sayers to push you into their version of your goal.
Change or modify your goal only if you feel there's a need.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
A Question Of Morals
Many people, be it George Zimmerman or anyone else, taking an action because they can have the wrong attitude/thoughts. It's a question of morals. Don't act due to a bad mood or twisted feeling.
It isn't good conduct to approach another just because you can. The wrong attitude, thought, brings un-necessary pain, chaos.
The thoughts, attitude, that shortness makes people aggressive, because they're compensating for lack of height stirs ill-will.
A person with the above thoughts, attitude, will cause harm or inspire much conflict. One-sided thinking rarely ends well.
Good conduct is following a set of moral values and/or protocol. When or if all else fail, wait. Waiting allows you to re-think, and not act too quickly.
Let's look at the George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, situation.
Had George Zimmerman waited, there would be a different out-come. Although, a jury of Zimmerman's peers found him not guilty.
Still, Trayvon Martin's blood will forever stain the mind and heart of George Zimmerman.
Lesson: Never take an action just because you can. It rarely ends well.
It isn't good conduct to approach another just because you can. The wrong attitude, thought, brings un-necessary pain, chaos.
The thoughts, attitude, that shortness makes people aggressive, because they're compensating for lack of height stirs ill-will.
A person with the above thoughts, attitude, will cause harm or inspire much conflict. One-sided thinking rarely ends well.
Good conduct is following a set of moral values and/or protocol. When or if all else fail, wait. Waiting allows you to re-think, and not act too quickly.
Let's look at the George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, situation.
Had George Zimmerman waited, there would be a different out-come. Although, a jury of Zimmerman's peers found him not guilty.
Still, Trayvon Martin's blood will forever stain the mind and heart of George Zimmerman.
Lesson: Never take an action just because you can. It rarely ends well.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
12 Writing Tips
Writing, as with other paths, requires a stepping stone or a point to start from. It has has been said write what you know.
Sure, it's fun and easy to write what you know. A writer grows when he/she manages to reach higher by researching and/or investigating a topic/subject.
Let's look at 12 writing tips to get and keep you writing.
Find a place that's comfortable, your writing place. Your writing tools should be sitting and waiting, because they inspire.
Although, there'll be times when you, the writer, can't be in your writing place. Still, writers write. Curve-out a spot where your creativity can run-free.
Writing ideas that keep flashing in your mind could be promising writing ideas for songs/poems, fiction or non-fiction.
Life and living offers excellent writing material.
Family gatherings are stuffed full of tips and material for writing.
Quotes are sources for writing tips. Like: The jealous are troublesome but a torment to themselves William Penn
Use simple words.
Use strong verbs, and avoid adjectives as much as possible.
Titles dance their way into the reader's mind. They allow a quick look into your work. Titles summarize in a stimulating and interesting way.
Play a game to writing when creativity stalls.
The first word, that jumps to mind starts the game. The word shirt begins my game.
The word shirt can spin into songs/poems, fiction or non- fiction.
A possible non-fiction article: What's the best material for a summer shirt?
One fiction idea revolves around the disappearing shirt. It was last seen in the closet.
Poem
S oar
H igh
I n
R ocking
T ime
Passion shines through, just write.
Critique, more than once.
Have fun writing!
Sure, it's fun and easy to write what you know. A writer grows when he/she manages to reach higher by researching and/or investigating a topic/subject.
Let's look at 12 writing tips to get and keep you writing.
Find a place that's comfortable, your writing place. Your writing tools should be sitting and waiting, because they inspire.
Although, there'll be times when you, the writer, can't be in your writing place. Still, writers write. Curve-out a spot where your creativity can run-free.
Writing ideas that keep flashing in your mind could be promising writing ideas for songs/poems, fiction or non-fiction.
Life and living offers excellent writing material.
Family gatherings are stuffed full of tips and material for writing.
Quotes are sources for writing tips. Like: The jealous are troublesome but a torment to themselves William Penn
Use simple words.
Use strong verbs, and avoid adjectives as much as possible.
Titles dance their way into the reader's mind. They allow a quick look into your work. Titles summarize in a stimulating and interesting way.
Play a game to writing when creativity stalls.
The first word, that jumps to mind starts the game. The word shirt begins my game.
The word shirt can spin into songs/poems, fiction or non- fiction.
A possible non-fiction article: What's the best material for a summer shirt?
One fiction idea revolves around the disappearing shirt. It was last seen in the closet.
Poem
S oar
H igh
I n
R ocking
T ime
Passion shines through, just write.
Critique, more than once.
Have fun writing!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Writing Heals
The act of writing heals, is a treatment to becoming a better you.
A need for writing therapy, treatment, comes from experiences of people involved or have been in the military service. The writing heals technique aids when you're ill, received low college grades and/or lost of a job.
This isn't to say that the medical profession should be ignored. Writing comforts when the medical profession can't quit reach you, or you may want an alternative to healing.
The re-telling of what happened, often, is hard and uncomfortable. It's easy to jot down what happened, how, in a comfortable place.
The actual time could be during dawn, for example. Or, your thoughts flow more before bed? There's no one to compete with, or urge you along. Move as slow or fast as you like.
Writing gives you the opportunity to heal. It's therapy. The writing can be a journal, poems, songs, fiction or non-fiction.
Simply, write. You see the words. Read them. See your experience. Let the words be a treatment. Distance yourself.
Now, it may take more than one time or one treatment.
The first time scanning through the words may be too hard. Stop. Put the words away. Let a few days go by.
Return to the words. Take a deep breath. Relax. Embrace the words. Allow healing through writing to begin.
A need for writing therapy, treatment, comes from experiences of people involved or have been in the military service. The writing heals technique aids when you're ill, received low college grades and/or lost of a job.
This isn't to say that the medical profession should be ignored. Writing comforts when the medical profession can't quit reach you, or you may want an alternative to healing.
The re-telling of what happened, often, is hard and uncomfortable. It's easy to jot down what happened, how, in a comfortable place.
The actual time could be during dawn, for example. Or, your thoughts flow more before bed? There's no one to compete with, or urge you along. Move as slow or fast as you like.
Writing gives you the opportunity to heal. It's therapy. The writing can be a journal, poems, songs, fiction or non-fiction.
Simply, write. You see the words. Read them. See your experience. Let the words be a treatment. Distance yourself.
Now, it may take more than one time or one treatment.
The first time scanning through the words may be too hard. Stop. Put the words away. Let a few days go by.
Return to the words. Take a deep breath. Relax. Embrace the words. Allow healing through writing to begin.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Reached Goal
A reached goal is something you've been working on, toward. Goals aren't always reached in a month, year.
The length of time a goal is reached depends on you, and the time given to a specific goal.
Set a time period for your goal, and work toward it. The time period for a goal has to fit into your life-style. You'd like to be jogging three miles in two weeks.
If, for example, a goal is to jog each morning, but it's impossible for you to get-up--stop. This particular goal isn't fitting into your life-style.
Shift, change, the goal to fit into your life-style, and a reached goal will be yours.
You can be successful when goals aren't reached in a specific time-frame. Simply, change the path of how you move to it.
It has to fit into your life-style, be comfortable for you. It's important that you follow your goal, not a friend's version of your goal.
The length of time a goal is reached depends on you, and the time given to a specific goal.
Set a time period for your goal, and work toward it. The time period for a goal has to fit into your life-style. You'd like to be jogging three miles in two weeks.
If, for example, a goal is to jog each morning, but it's impossible for you to get-up--stop. This particular goal isn't fitting into your life-style.
Shift, change, the goal to fit into your life-style, and a reached goal will be yours.
You can be successful when goals aren't reached in a specific time-frame. Simply, change the path of how you move to it.
It has to fit into your life-style, be comfortable for you. It's important that you follow your goal, not a friend's version of your goal.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Words Can Make Or Break You
Words can make or break you, your career, as we have seen with Paula Deen.
Paula Deen mentioned words that offended many people. She apologized. I'm sure, on any given day, she wished those words never escaped through her lips.
Still, she can't take the words back. People have been hurt, offended, by Deen's remarks. The reason or time the words were used makes no direction.
When a perspn's actions offend, those actions has to be addressed.
It goes back to what a person does, good or bad, comes back.
Deen and her sons explained how she in't a racist.
However, the words she used was racist. Why use those words if her feelings/thinking were different.
People tend to use comfortable words out of habit. Sometimes, a word is spoken that you're use to hearing/saying or grew up with.
Still, no one can or should offend because it's their way of doing, living.
I can't say it enough: Think before speaking.
Paula Deen mentioned words that offended many people. She apologized. I'm sure, on any given day, she wished those words never escaped through her lips.
Still, she can't take the words back. People have been hurt, offended, by Deen's remarks. The reason or time the words were used makes no direction.
When a perspn's actions offend, those actions has to be addressed.
It goes back to what a person does, good or bad, comes back.
Deen and her sons explained how she in't a racist.
However, the words she used was racist. Why use those words if her feelings/thinking were different.
People tend to use comfortable words out of habit. Sometimes, a word is spoken that you're use to hearing/saying or grew up with.
Still, no one can or should offend because it's their way of doing, living.
I can't say it enough: Think before speaking.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
"The Color Of Your Skin..." Paula Deen
Paula Deen was slapped with a discrimination law-suit.
It stems from Deen, 66, admitting to using the N-word, racist jokes and commenting about wanting black waiters dressed as slaves.
She apologized using YouTube as the forum.
The Food Network, her employers, fired her.
"The color of your skin, your religion, your sexual preference, does not matter, but it's what's in the heart...and my family and I try to live by that" is part of her apology.
Questions: Do you believe her?
Why would she utter such words?
You accept her apology?
I've seen over and over like situations. Some people rise to a certain position and become too comfortable. They feel that they can do or say anything, surpass the rules.
Many thoughts will come to mind, but it isn't wise to say or act on all of them.
Think before speaking or acting.
It stems from Deen, 66, admitting to using the N-word, racist jokes and commenting about wanting black waiters dressed as slaves.
She apologized using YouTube as the forum.
The Food Network, her employers, fired her.
"The color of your skin, your religion, your sexual preference, does not matter, but it's what's in the heart...and my family and I try to live by that" is part of her apology.
Questions: Do you believe her?
Why would she utter such words?
You accept her apology?
I've seen over and over like situations. Some people rise to a certain position and become too comfortable. They feel that they can do or say anything, surpass the rules.
Many thoughts will come to mind, but it isn't wise to say or act on all of them.
Think before speaking or acting.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Edward Snowden
"I'm neither traitor nor hero," Edward Snowden. "I'm an American."
An American who believes a certain way makes it known, acts on it and the stand is made. Often, a person's stand brings unfavorable consequences.
An American would stay and defend his/her stand, not flee to China.
This is a land, United States, where differences exist.
Perhaps, a person is called traitor, hero and a host of other names due to his/her stand. Still, it goes-along with taking a stand.
"I do not want to live in a world where everything I do and say is recorded," Snowden said.
Snowden, 29, leaked secret information about NSA's domestic surveillance programs to the media.
Today's world is a place, foreign and domestic, where you're recorded almost everywhere. There're few places a recording, spying or listening device isn't.
Without the devices, terrorists, murderers and other bad elements wouldn't have been captured.
Still, Snowden didn't destroy the information, but the former NSA contractor leaked it.
The result of Snowden's hands on the stolen information resulted in chaos.
Snowden departed the United States, left behind everything that was near and dear to him.
Snowden announced that he'd fight extradition back to the United States.
An American who believes a certain way makes it known, acts on it and the stand is made. Often, a person's stand brings unfavorable consequences.
An American would stay and defend his/her stand, not flee to China.
This is a land, United States, where differences exist.
Perhaps, a person is called traitor, hero and a host of other names due to his/her stand. Still, it goes-along with taking a stand.
"I do not want to live in a world where everything I do and say is recorded," Snowden said.
Snowden, 29, leaked secret information about NSA's domestic surveillance programs to the media.
Today's world is a place, foreign and domestic, where you're recorded almost everywhere. There're few places a recording, spying or listening device isn't.
Without the devices, terrorists, murderers and other bad elements wouldn't have been captured.
Still, Snowden didn't destroy the information, but the former NSA contractor leaked it.
The result of Snowden's hands on the stolen information resulted in chaos.
Snowden departed the United States, left behind everything that was near and dear to him.
Snowden announced that he'd fight extradition back to the United States.
Friday, June 14, 2013
How To Believe In Yourself
Sit down. Take a deep breath. Think about the direction you want to take, life direction. You must believe in yourself, and the direction your life will go. Believe it with every fiber of your being.
A life direction path is weighed against what's going on in your life. What has to be taken out of your life for the new direction? Who will be removed? You have to get-up earlier in the morning?
Most likely, there will be people who disapprove of your choice.
Believe in yourself. Explain your decision if you want. Be prepared for questions. Why it's right for you.
There are many answers. It's time. it meets your skills, education and experiences.
Still, others will have nothing better to do than throw negativity at you, your life direction choice.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. Confucius
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
Mark Caine
Simply, believe in yourself.
A life direction path is weighed against what's going on in your life. What has to be taken out of your life for the new direction? Who will be removed? You have to get-up earlier in the morning?
Most likely, there will be people who disapprove of your choice.
Believe in yourself. Explain your decision if you want. Be prepared for questions. Why it's right for you.
There are many answers. It's time. it meets your skills, education and experiences.
Still, others will have nothing better to do than throw negativity at you, your life direction choice.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. Confucius
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
Mark Caine
Simply, believe in yourself.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Goals
Goals are places you'll be in three, five or ten years. Often, others see your writing goals, goals, differently than you.
"You're not a writer," Someone said.
It's possible that person sees a goal, for you, at Walmart. There's nothing wrong with working in retail, but continue to move toward your goals. Believe in yourself, and decide on the place you'll be in three, five or ten years.
Don't allow anyone to turn you against your goals. Remember, no one knows what's best for you, or the goals that matter to you.
Confusion slips through when you listen to goals that aren't yours. Be kind as you listen, but a friend's goal isn't going to motivate/inure you. Simply, share your feelings.
Confusion is avoided, and friendships last. Everyone knows the truth, what path will be taken.
Friends and family have two choices: Respect your choice or move on.
People who really care tend to help you realize your goals.
Work on the goals you set, not goals that belong to someone else. Sooner or later, the weight of doing what someone else wants pulls you down. The road of unhappy swallows you.
Trust you, your talent.
"You're not a writer," Someone said.
It's possible that person sees a goal, for you, at Walmart. There's nothing wrong with working in retail, but continue to move toward your goals. Believe in yourself, and decide on the place you'll be in three, five or ten years.
Don't allow anyone to turn you against your goals. Remember, no one knows what's best for you, or the goals that matter to you.
Confusion slips through when you listen to goals that aren't yours. Be kind as you listen, but a friend's goal isn't going to motivate/inure you. Simply, share your feelings.
Confusion is avoided, and friendships last. Everyone knows the truth, what path will be taken.
Friends and family have two choices: Respect your choice or move on.
People who really care tend to help you realize your goals.
Work on the goals you set, not goals that belong to someone else. Sooner or later, the weight of doing what someone else wants pulls you down. The road of unhappy swallows you.
Trust you, your talent.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
A Writer's Success
A writer's success depends on how the writer feels. Success to one writer is different for another.
The ability to write a poem could mean success for one writer, and posting to a blog is success to someone else. Still, a third writer may feel success is publishing books.
"Bloggers aren't writers." I heard a hater bark.
In that person's view, bloggers don't qualify as writers. Most likely, he/she doesn't realize what research, talent and work goes into writing a blog.
A writer posting a daily journal is that writer's success. The act of writing is success.
Don't listen to people who don't understand the writing process, your talent or goals.
The mind-set to write is a writer's success.
The ability to write a poem could mean success for one writer, and posting to a blog is success to someone else. Still, a third writer may feel success is publishing books.
"Bloggers aren't writers." I heard a hater bark.
In that person's view, bloggers don't qualify as writers. Most likely, he/she doesn't realize what research, talent and work goes into writing a blog.
A writer posting a daily journal is that writer's success. The act of writing is success.
Don't listen to people who don't understand the writing process, your talent or goals.
The mind-set to write is a writer's success.
Monday, June 3, 2013
The Ingredient For Successful Businesses
The ingredient for successful businesses: customers. Customers hold a business together as well as help it grow. The primary concern of a business owner, big /small or online/off, must be customers. Without customers, you have no business.
The manner in which you/your employees interact with customers determines success. Yes, your customer service.
Customer service involves assisting, providing problem resolution and support.
I had a problem, for example, of not receiving a mattress that should've been delivered along with the bed frame.
The delivery guys called the store. I was asked to get on the phone. The employee volunteered to bring it to me. I agreed.
The manager wanted to speak to me. He spoke, but didn't help.
The manager didn't need to get on the phone. The employee had assisted, solved the problem with the right amount of support. I would've been a customer for life until Mr. Manager jumped on the phone to say nothing. I was done with the store, and found the needed mattress at Ikea.
My Question: How many others had the manager treated unprofessionally?
Good customer service means addressing the problem quickly, and getting repeat business.
Clearly, a professional acting business knows the ingredient for a successful business.
It's important, for all businesses, to remember the ingredient for success.
The manner in which you/your employees interact with customers determines success. Yes, your customer service.
Customer service involves assisting, providing problem resolution and support.
I had a problem, for example, of not receiving a mattress that should've been delivered along with the bed frame.
The delivery guys called the store. I was asked to get on the phone. The employee volunteered to bring it to me. I agreed.
The manager wanted to speak to me. He spoke, but didn't help.
The manager didn't need to get on the phone. The employee had assisted, solved the problem with the right amount of support. I would've been a customer for life until Mr. Manager jumped on the phone to say nothing. I was done with the store, and found the needed mattress at Ikea.
My Question: How many others had the manager treated unprofessionally?
Good customer service means addressing the problem quickly, and getting repeat business.
Clearly, a professional acting business knows the ingredient for a successful business.
It's important, for all businesses, to remember the ingredient for success.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Self Help Prompts
Self help prompts are words, quotes and repeated sentences that inspire. A few words about life, writing, can inspire positive achievements.
Sometimes, there will be despair, but encouraging words will give better out-looks.
The words, believe in yourself, for example, are self help prompts.
When life is difficult, stop. Take a deep breath. Write a self help prompt, or read the one you've already written. The self help prompt should apply to your situation.
Think about the self help prompt, I'll work through it one step at a time. The words inspires.
Tape it to your mirror, bed or desk. Sit it in/on a place you frequent.
Use words that comfort you. Perhaps, "The Lord's Prayer?" Or, tomorrow, I'll be refreshed and ready to go.
Quotes inspire too. Look at the following.
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. Benjamin Franklin
A man can't ride your back unless it's bent. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers. Plato
Benjamin Franklin's quote is a reminder to keep writing through the bad and good times. There will come a time, maybe, someone will write about you.
How do you see the quote?
Martin Luther King's quote makes sense. Stand-up for your belief.
What's your thoughts?
Plato's quote means you have to know the facts of a situation before making a decision, not the gossip of others.
Your opinion?
Repeated sentences like a few from my childhood inspires.
Look at the glass half full. I see it as don't be negative. You?
You can do it. They are words of encouragement to keep moving forward. What do you think?
Win or lose. You'll win some and lose win. Either way, deal with the events and move on. Your thoughts?
Now, think back to a time in your life when self help prompts were spoken. Of course, you didn't realize it at the time.
Finally, self help prompts inspire. Lay them out and use them. Don't forget to share.
Sometimes, there will be despair, but encouraging words will give better out-looks.
The words, believe in yourself, for example, are self help prompts.
When life is difficult, stop. Take a deep breath. Write a self help prompt, or read the one you've already written. The self help prompt should apply to your situation.
Think about the self help prompt, I'll work through it one step at a time. The words inspires.
Tape it to your mirror, bed or desk. Sit it in/on a place you frequent.
Use words that comfort you. Perhaps, "The Lord's Prayer?" Or, tomorrow, I'll be refreshed and ready to go.
Quotes inspire too. Look at the following.
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. Benjamin Franklin
A man can't ride your back unless it's bent. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers. Plato
Benjamin Franklin's quote is a reminder to keep writing through the bad and good times. There will come a time, maybe, someone will write about you.
How do you see the quote?
Martin Luther King's quote makes sense. Stand-up for your belief.
What's your thoughts?
Plato's quote means you have to know the facts of a situation before making a decision, not the gossip of others.
Your opinion?
Repeated sentences like a few from my childhood inspires.
Look at the glass half full. I see it as don't be negative. You?
You can do it. They are words of encouragement to keep moving forward. What do you think?
Win or lose. You'll win some and lose win. Either way, deal with the events and move on. Your thoughts?
Now, think back to a time in your life when self help prompts were spoken. Of course, you didn't realize it at the time.
Finally, self help prompts inspire. Lay them out and use them. Don't forget to share.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Writing Material
Writing material dances all around you. Writing material fills the street you live on, in haters and the news.
The street you live on could have an interesting name, or something happened on it begs to be written about.
A street name offers endless possibilities for writing material. The street you live on wants to show-case itself? Why? Perhaps, some house on a specific street throws writing ideas at you.
Beacon, for example, is interesting as a street name. Was the area a light that once warned or guided people. Maybe, water occupied the area. It was dangerous to be near during night...
The research can uncover various writing ideas for fiction, non-fiction and poems.
Everyone has haters, no matter how nice you are. There will always be someone who can't stand you, your position. Don't be upset by haters, because that's life. Do what you need for yourself and family.
Haters will continue to dislike and talk badly about people. They're not happy with their lives, and want as many people as possible unhappy too.
Step away from them, and never associate.
Haters want your attention, to gain entrance into the lives of productive people. It's extremely difficult to remove them after they're in your life.
The subject of haters lends itself to all kinds of writing ideas.
Let's look at possible writing material based on the news.
Jodi Arias, stabbed Alexander 29 times, cut his throat and shot him in the head, has been in the news.
The Jodi Arias case holds tons of writing ideas.
A possible writing idea is what made Arias take Alexander's life in such a brutal way?
Books have already been written based on the case, and a Life Time movie is in production.
The idea is to show how writing material exists here, there and everywhere.
The street you live on could have an interesting name, or something happened on it begs to be written about.
A street name offers endless possibilities for writing material. The street you live on wants to show-case itself? Why? Perhaps, some house on a specific street throws writing ideas at you.
Beacon, for example, is interesting as a street name. Was the area a light that once warned or guided people. Maybe, water occupied the area. It was dangerous to be near during night...
The research can uncover various writing ideas for fiction, non-fiction and poems.
Everyone has haters, no matter how nice you are. There will always be someone who can't stand you, your position. Don't be upset by haters, because that's life. Do what you need for yourself and family.
Haters will continue to dislike and talk badly about people. They're not happy with their lives, and want as many people as possible unhappy too.
Step away from them, and never associate.
Haters want your attention, to gain entrance into the lives of productive people. It's extremely difficult to remove them after they're in your life.
The subject of haters lends itself to all kinds of writing ideas.
Let's look at possible writing material based on the news.
Jodi Arias, stabbed Alexander 29 times, cut his throat and shot him in the head, has been in the news.
The Jodi Arias case holds tons of writing ideas.
A possible writing idea is what made Arias take Alexander's life in such a brutal way?
Books have already been written based on the case, and a Life Time movie is in production.
The idea is to show how writing material exists here, there and everywhere.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Positive Writing
Start the day with positive writing. Yes, write a positive sentence, word or what could inspire others.
A positive sentence are words that make you smile or encourage. What words helped you?
I will reach my goal, for example, are words to ease you forward. The thought churns around the mind, pushing you to action, motion and goals are reached. It starts with positive writing, thinking.
One word can lead to positive writing. A word leads, in life, to an action. It can be good or bad. Be the positive person or positive writer that can fill paper with inspiration.
The goal is to have people come away with positive thoughts, words.
I can write 500 words on a specific topic. My inspiration is the blue sky, rainy day or wind tapping against my face. Or, what's the inspiration for human movement? Silence? Ingenuity?
Positive writing is inspiration for others too. Comment on a situation or event that happened. People can benefit from your experience or mishap.
You understand an experience or mishap better as you share it.
Positive writing leads to positive thinking/action, and lives are enhanced.
A positive sentence are words that make you smile or encourage. What words helped you?
I will reach my goal, for example, are words to ease you forward. The thought churns around the mind, pushing you to action, motion and goals are reached. It starts with positive writing, thinking.
One word can lead to positive writing. A word leads, in life, to an action. It can be good or bad. Be the positive person or positive writer that can fill paper with inspiration.
The goal is to have people come away with positive thoughts, words.
I can write 500 words on a specific topic. My inspiration is the blue sky, rainy day or wind tapping against my face. Or, what's the inspiration for human movement? Silence? Ingenuity?
Positive writing is inspiration for others too. Comment on a situation or event that happened. People can benefit from your experience or mishap.
You understand an experience or mishap better as you share it.
Positive writing leads to positive thinking/action, and lives are enhanced.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Writing
Some people take pleasure or think it's a proud moment to laugh/hurt other human beings. Take that uncomfortable moment to writing.
Writing helps you to see if from a different point of view, sift through the uncomfortable moments and move forward.
People who take pleasure in poking fun at others feel bad about themselves. So, they try to hurt as many people as possible, in hopes of making more victims and feeling better.
Instead of working on themselves, bullies hunt for victims to taunt. The act of taunting gives short term relief from pain.
What we do, bad or good, comes back to us.
Don't allow your feelings to be hurt, because you have so many positive things to share. Good people always do.
When you're faced with negativity, move away from it. Don't sit around negative people, because they will only destroy you.
When you're not sure or in doubt about a person, write. It'll help you see/understand the situation better.
Writing helps you to see if from a different point of view, sift through the uncomfortable moments and move forward.
People who take pleasure in poking fun at others feel bad about themselves. So, they try to hurt as many people as possible, in hopes of making more victims and feeling better.
Instead of working on themselves, bullies hunt for victims to taunt. The act of taunting gives short term relief from pain.
What we do, bad or good, comes back to us.
Don't allow your feelings to be hurt, because you have so many positive things to share. Good people always do.
When you're faced with negativity, move away from it. Don't sit around negative people, because they will only destroy you.
When you're not sure or in doubt about a person, write. It'll help you see/understand the situation better.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Write Through It
The Boston Marathon victims and any unexpected situation, in life, can benefit by writing through it. Writing is one tool to aid victims, or people dealing with unexpected situations.
Unexpected situations involve weeks, months, even years after the incident happened before healing begins.
Write through it is therapeutic, allows expression of feelings. Actual events are sifted through when they can't be spoken about. You face it when you're ready through writing. Cry. Utter words, but slowly move forward.
Some days, you can't think about it and don't want to write. On other days, you'll express more.
Work at a pace comfortable for you. No one is grading or competing with you.
Before long, you'll leave behind victim status. Control life, direction, is in your hands.
It starts with one toddler step at a time by writing through it.
Unexpected situations involve weeks, months, even years after the incident happened before healing begins.
Write through it is therapeutic, allows expression of feelings. Actual events are sifted through when they can't be spoken about. You face it when you're ready through writing. Cry. Utter words, but slowly move forward.
Some days, you can't think about it and don't want to write. On other days, you'll express more.
Work at a pace comfortable for you. No one is grading or competing with you.
Before long, you'll leave behind victim status. Control life, direction, is in your hands.
It starts with one toddler step at a time by writing through it.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Effective Communication
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Effective communication is a must for writers, and those presenting specific messages.
The short term goal of helping people to understand effective communication, your message, means you'll reach long term goals.
Effective communication starts with simple words to convey your message. Technical jargon should be used sparingly.
No one wants or enjoys looking up every other word in the dictionary, and confusion is avoided with simple words.
Your audience will not only be confused with technical jargon, but moves on to a writer's work that's easier to read/understand. Most likely, people will make a note to avoid other work by you.
Effective communication gives the impression that the words are directed to readers, or readers feel comfortable enough to respond to your words. Take a look.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Teens Without Morals
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A teen, A.J. Lane, was convicted of murderr. He appeared in court wearing a white tee-shirt with the word killer on it. Why?
Lane didn't care about the feelings of the families.
Can this 17/18-year-old be rehabilitated?
Lane sat in court, dressed down in a tee-shirt. Why not have a dress shirt or any shirt without the word killer on it?
The teens in Steubenville, Ohio that raped a 16-year-old girl were recently sentenced. Pictures of what they had done to the young lady were sent to social media.
Laughter could be heard/seen in the videos, like it was a proud moment.
Where were the morals of any teen that laughed, witnessed, the actions against the young lady.
The teens didn't quietly notify anyone who could help the young lady. Not a trusted adult? The young lady's parents? Security? Older Teen? Coach? Police?
Witnesses, teens, didn't want to come forward after the police became involved.
Question: Some teens are growing up without morals?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Write What?
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A writer sits down to write. Thoughts and questions are sifted through the mind. Write what is said out-loud.
Stop. There's no need to panic. Write about the day before, a news headline or yourself.
The Day Before
The incident that caught your attention, funny or odd. My grandchildren, for instance, made paper projects. One wanted to make snow-flakes. Every time, the snow-flakes became something else. Once an intended snow-flake turned into mask of sorts.
A writing project on how to have fun making paper cut-outs comes to mind.
News Headline
A certain news headline keep tapping at your attention.
The Jodi Arias trail, accused of stabbing her ex, cutting his throat and then shooting him in the head, tapped at my attention. The news headline, story, opens itself up to fiction, non-fiction and poems.
Personally, I'd like to know what went through her mind the moment it happened?
Yourself
Hackers keep stealing into my computer. I can't get it to operate or it hums after the hackers. I've had to buy new computers, software. I posting this at the library.
What kind of person would sniff around my computer?
Write What?
An essay on people with bullying behavior could be a topic.
Finally
Write what is a writer's tool that keeps the creative flow ignited.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Places To Find Writing Motivation
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There are many places to find writing motivation. Writer's block should never be an issue for writers. Every moment, places you go and what's done to you provides writing motivation.
Pick any moment in life, and it can be motivation for writing. The police, for example, knocked at my door to inform me that my grandchildren were home alone. Now, I'm home most of the time, and never leave them home alone. My neighbors wasted the police's time by telling them that my grandchildren were home alone.
Fiction or non-fiction ideas await from that moment. An essay on being falsely accused comes to mind.
Select any place you've gone to, past or present for writing motivation.
Writing motivation exists at school, some market or the building in a novel.
There's no telling how many mysteries hide in school buildings. A book stolen, disappeared, that was never found creates writing motivation. It was the day a football player passed away.
At the market, all kinds of items live there. The process of how a specific item finds a home could start writing motivation.
Writing motivation is ignited as an author paints the picture of a house, faded from time. The ideas can roll-out in any direction.
Motivation for writing sits in whatever life have thrown your way. Most likely, someone will understand what you've been through, or he/she has gone through a similar situation.
In closing, any given moment, that certain place or how life happens opens-up is motivation for writing.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2013
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It's a new year, New Year, 2013. Some make resolutions that end-up fizzling out. Most give a strong effort at keeping a new year's resolution, but ignore it as reality checks in.
I suggest that resolutions be worked into your life, reality. If, for example, your choice is to visit the gym before work when you already have too many things to do during that time, you have ignored reality.
Now, if you make time for the gym by shifting or stop doing certain things to fit in gym time, there's a chance at keeping that New Year's resolution.
It's not wise to make a New Year's resolution because it's "in," your friend is doing it or it will look bad if you don't. The choice has to matter to you, your life.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Anxiety: Sandy Hook
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The Sandy Hook tragedy can spark feelings of anxiety, not only for them but, for others looking at the unfolding circumstances. The Sandy Hook tragedy will re-ignite sadness, grief, that has happened and thought forgotten in a life.
The healing process takes time, and what is required to function normally is different for each person.
Anxiety is excessive worrying. People filled with anxiety tend to expect a tragedy, or the worse to happen. Life for an individual with anxiety is full of fear.
Manage anxiety by pushing yourself back into a normal routine. Move at a pace that's comfortable for you. Don't allow anyone to rush you, or drag you in the wrong direction.
Manage anxiety by writing about your experience. A journal, blog or note-book works well. The act of writing glides you forward, because writing is therapeutic.
Manage anxiety by exercising. Take a walk. Maybe, relax with yoga. A puzzle is another option. Don't forget to pray.
Seek-out health-care professionals to manage anxiety, if necessary.
Anxiety, tragedy, happens in life, but there are ways to manage it. Get back into a normal routine, write about it, exercise, pray and seek-out health-care professionals are a few ways to manage anxiety.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Jovan Belcher: Domestic Violence?
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Domestic violence is reported in connection with Jovan Belcher's name , the football player.
The mind-set that freed him to shoot and kill the the mother of his 3-month-old daughter can't easily be explained.
It's reported that earlier Belcher had been spotted outside of another woman's place. Police woke him up as he slept in his car.
At home, Belcher and 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins argued. Did Perkns question Belcher about another woman? Where was he? Financial problems? Perhaps, substance abuse issues? Maybe, Perkins decided not to take anymore.
Belcher vowed to never do violence against women, what happened?
My question: What happens in life that makes a person kill for control?
Sunday, November 11, 2012
After The Storm
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Life, often, brings storms and hurricanes. They destroy, displace and upset without mercy. Take time to come to terms with what has happened to you, your life. Yes, it's hard, but plans for the next step must begin.
The next step requires paper-work, waiting while managing on very little and even allowing friends/relatives to help. It's necessary to borrow, be assisted through programs as you toddler-step forward.
The move forward feels like the pace of a snail. Stop. Take a deep breath. Several if needed. Don't let the "not hearing" after storms and hurricanes stop you from moving forward.
The too many forms, people who, in your opinion, aren't providing what's needed and standing in lines stirs-up drama. Stop.Take a deep breath, because patience will get you through faster.
Write about your experience. It helps you to better handle the frustration. Remember, you have your life. Life means hope, new starts.
The destruction storms and hurricanes cause takes years to recover from. Simply, keep moving forward, and writing about your experience.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Critique
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Sighs of relief happens when a writing project is completed. Yet, the writing project requires more. The last step is to critique.
It's necessary to distance oneself from the writing project. You need the mental break from it.
Try a new activity. Perhaps, start a new writing project. Develop a character for a work of fiction. Decide whether or not to write in a new genre, or write an essay.
The longer a writing project is, the longer "needed time" away. You'll come-back to the writing project refreshed, and with better writing ideas.
Let's critique.
Read it. Is your writing attention grabbing? Paragraphs must sway smoothly from one to the next. The images should inspire a reader to understand, sadden or ignite a response. Sometimes, a reaction is negative.
Strong verbs plays an important part of writing. They stir readers into the subject.
Pay attention to transitions. Are they flowing from one idea to the next?
Every word word contributes to the writing project, or is removed.
Read the writing project out-loud. Is it the best you have to offer? If yes, move on. If no, start the critiquing process over.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Never Have Writer's Block
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Writer's block should never be an issue for any writer. The longer I write, the more I believe that statement.
However, writer's block may happen if you're under stress, ill or when you're trying to meet a deadline.
The following explains how to never have writer's block.
Relax. Take a deep breath. Several if needed. Let's count.
One, two, three and stop. The writing process begins.
Write about what the number one represents to you. Try two or three.
Use the O to make a word like: ominous. Ominous leads to fiction and non-fiction.
Ominous is an investigation, by you, of your disappearing antique pen. Next, write a story detailing your efforts. Or, write a story based on an item lost by you.
N is noise or a N word of your choice. An article relating, maybe, to which birds chirp in a specific neighborhood.
The letter E is placed with NVY. The word envy spins into various story-lines, articles and poems. The only limitation is what your creative flow brings to life.
At this point, writer's block is pushed-away. Go back to your original writing project. Most likely, you've new writing ideas for it.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Innocence of Muslims
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Innocence of Muslims' film-maker, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, who used various names, sparked violent protests around the World, was arrested Thursday.
He was splashed on television through news reports. Only, he was covered in clothing from head to toe, except his eyes.
Nakoula lied about how involved he was in making the anti-Islamic video.
My question: Why hide behind clothes, and not tell the truth about his role in making the anti-Islamic film. Why not own his work? Creativity?
Some people are speculating that Nakoula planned to stir-up violent protests. Nakoula conspired with others to kill as many Americans as possible.
According to news accounts and actors in the film Innocence of Muslims, they couldn't see the entire script. Or, the actors participated in a different script.
If the above is true, Nakoula had reason to hide.
Nakoula was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of his probation.
Still, people shouldn't allow a video, poorly made, pushed on them by a dishonorable, wannabe, film-maker dictate their actions.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Honey Boo Boo
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Honey Boo Boo is a reality television series, in the USA, that was introduced on TLC in August 2012. It's a spin-off of Toddlers And Tiaras.
Honey Boo Boo is about how Honey Boo Boo, Alana Thompson-7, and her family lives, plays, in rural McIntyre, Georgia.
There are varying opinions about the Honey Boo Boo television series. Some of the comments are harsh, like the following.
"Really?"
She, the mother or "Mama," June Shannon-32, shouldn't let the kids eat so much junk food.
The show is a "horror story posing as a reality television program," AV Club.
"Honey Boo Boo plays well to the camera."
Many people are throwing around the E word, exploitation.
Reality television will have good and bad reviews. It's the job of a reality series to start people talking, discussing, or the series ends.
Negative and positive comments are showered on a family, person, when displayed to the public.
Still, the Honey Boo Boo series has good ratings. In other words, people are watching the reality series.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Dreaded R Word: Rejection
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Rejection or the rejection slip comes, sooner or later, to writers. It goes without much writing to explain that the R word is dreaded. Who welcomes a rejection slip?
A writer's rejection shouldn't be taken personally. It's a tap on the shoulder to try harder.
Ask questions. Why was the piece rejected? Go through the manuscript to check for errors. Was the publication a good fit for it? Look at everything, even length requirements. Make sure it met the publication's length requirements.
A writer's rejection is handled by writing. If it's impossible to work on the rejected piece, start a new project. Try a different writing project. Your piece was an article? Write poems.
There's no need to take the disappointment of rejection out on innocent people at a store, movie theater or on the street.
Feel bad about rejection, rejection slips, for five seconds, and then push-it-away by writing.
You don't have control over rejection, rejection slips. Still, you have control over how the disappointment is handled.
A writer's rejection is written away. Use the sting from rejection, rejection slips, to write better.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Rhyme Game
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There may come-a-day, in your writing life, when you're blocked, can't write.
You can sit and stare into space, or play the rhyme game. Take a look.
The rhyme game requires two sentences with last word rhymes.
One to four,
whose at the door?
Write fiction or non-fiction with the last word of sentence two.
Door rolls-out into a haunted house. The creepy looking door is always drawing attention. Write a scene based on the stares and go from there.
Non-fiction: Take a look at where the door originated.
The second rhyme is-
Heavy books
with big hooks.
Hook spins into an article on how fishing hooks are made. Perhaps, a story on a character finding two vintage books.
There's no limit on how the two sentences are worked. Select sentences from any area of life.
Refuse writer's block, write.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Legitimate Rape
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Legitimate rape rarely ends in the victims' pregnancy, but Missouri Republican Rep. Todd Akin apologized.
Akin has two daughters. He didn't have them or any female in mind when his lips formed the above words.
This is a clear example of one must think before speaking. Akin's words have upset many people, include members of the Republican party. Some want Akin gone.
Still, Akin isn't the first or last person to make an error. He's human. As with all errors, there's a cost.
Akin has no intentions of stepping down according to news accounts.
The lesson for us all: Think before speaking.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Reached The Gold: Gabby Douglas
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Gabby Douglas, in the London 2012 Olympics, reached the goal.
She's 16, but at age 14 moved away from her family to train next to Shawn Johnson in Iowa.
This is an example of chasing down your dream. It's no doubt that such a move took courage, determination.
No one is perfect. There are places on the body, head, that can be improved on any one's person.
In my opinion, a person is so much more than one part of his/her body.
Gabby Douglas is inspiration for people of all ages.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Write
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Writers, like any one else, will be visited by life's turmoil. It can come in the form of illness, lost of a job, relationship break-up or death in the family.
Life's turmoil may try to upset your creative flow by serving you with writer's block. Simply, write.
Write anything, everything. Ideas eventually form to allow creative flow expression.
Write about a problem. What's stopping you from writing? New writing ideas happen when you ask questions.
My grand-children started a make-shift memorial for their fallen police officer father, for example. It happened down the street from where I reside.
People, someone, stole the stuffed animals. One was left. Who does that?
Combat life's turmoil. How? Write.
Update: On September1, 2012, I walked pass the make-shift memorial.
Someone had moved it a few feet form the original site. There to four of the stuffed animals re-appeared. My question: Where are the rest of the stuffed animals?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
How To Use Writing Prompts
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A writing prompt is a word, quote or several words that inspire you to write.
Writing prompts are placed in areas to remind, inspire, you to write. It excites your creative flow. Look at the words write everyday.
Tape the words to your mirror, door, computer or anywhere your eyes frequent. The words are meant for inspiration, gentle nudge to write.
The question is: What words will inspire you to write, and tack them everywhere.
The goal is to write. Time is needed to write. Slice-away time for writing, pencil it into your schedule. A minimum of two hours is required. Pick any time during the day or night.
Writing everyday can inspire you to find a headline, funny word someone spoke or a quote.
Here are some other possible prompts.
1. Get-up two hours earlier
2. Success is my goal
3. Write now
4. To write or not
5. Write a sentence in 7 words
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
How To Stop Writer's Block
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Writer's block taps you on the shoulder. You stand, sit back down. You look around the room, and do leg lifts. Afterwards, your mind is still blank.
A blank mind produces no work.
•Happened to you?
•Too often.
•There's a dead-line.
•Anxiety builds.
•You tap-out a tune.
•It didn't help.
•Stop.
Here's how to stop writer's block.
•A new day.
•Write through writer's block.
•Scribble down anything.
•Write what's bothering you.
•Favorite color?
•Write a poem.
•Answer some question.
The act of writing eases you away from writer's block.
•Writing sparks ideas.
•Make a note of them.
•Pick one.
•Save the rest.
•Start working on the idea.
• Focus.
•Continue.
Write more as writer's block move further away.
•Each day write.
•Research if necessary.
•Use the idea from other angles.
•Ask questions.
•Best way to use an idea?
•Creative flow excited?
•Answer must be yes.
Final Word
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Nike Sneakers
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Question: What would you write for an advertisement on nike sneakers?
Possible Ads
1. Nike Sneakers
Variety, best prices...get yours.
2. Incredible Deals
Visit us at Nike.
3. Slip Into Comfort
Nike.
4. Happy feet..happy you.
Nike.
5. Feet are our business...Nike.
6. Sneakers for every life-style- Nike.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_would_you_write_for_an_advertisement_on_nike_sneakers&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=2
Sunday, June 3, 2012
How To Use Writing Therapy
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Use writing as therapy to understand an experience, or your behavior during a specific incident. It frees you from unnecessary anxiety, plaguing thoughts and allows you to live a better quality of life.
Address any experience with patience.
•Ready to face it?
•Write down all details.
•Take your time.
•Stop.
•Write more tomorrow.
•Slowly expose the facts.
•Put it aside.
Behavior changes is part of a process.
•Let a few days pass.
•Read-over your account.
•Leave anything out?
•A complete picture helps more.
•Writing therapy takes some longer.
•Stick to a comfortable time-frame.
•There's no one to compete with.
Anxiety about what could happen disappears.
•Express reasons for fear.
•Take a deep breath.
•Explore uneasiness.
•What caused it?
•Preventable next time?
•Yes.
•Change begins.
Thoughts that nag are put in perspective during writing therapy.
•Write down nagging thoughts.
•Why are they on your mind?
•Select one thought at a time.
•Concern yourself with what you can control.
•Find a solution.
•Jot down various solutions.
•Pick one.
Better quality of life is lived through writing therapy.
•Doubt is removed.
•Fear goes away.
•Living starts.
•New energy is discovered.
•Plan making pops-up.
•Laughter.
•A new you.
Final Word
People who wrote regularly visited the doctor less according to Psychologist James W. Pennebaker.
Source:
http://voices.yahoo.com/how-writing-therapy-11398560.html
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Advertising
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Answer To:
What are some advertising questions?
Advertising is a means of communication
used to inspire an audience. The specific
audience is encouraged to take an action.
Possible Advertising Questions:
1. Want Flats Abs?
2. Ready To Become Wealthy?
3. Are You Hungry?
4. What's In Your Water?
5. How To Stay On Trend?
6. Need A Writing Coach?
7. Really For A Challenge?
Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_some_advertising_questions&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=2
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Inspiration For Writing
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Inspiration for writing awaits in people, places and things. The only limitation is your creative power. Look at it as your muse, that which excites, motivates, your creative power.
People provide a treasure chest of inspiration for writing.•Observe them.
•Listen to speech patterns.
•Note mannerisms.
•Pin-point unusual gestures.
•Look at behavior.
•Stir it together.
•Writing begins.
Places are the interesting back-drops to inspired writing.
•Pick buildings from memory.
•A structure in history.
•Some place from a movie.
•A popular restaurant.
•A unique interior.
•An odd looking door.
•The red barn.
Things inspire writing from every direction imaginable.
•The beaming sun.
•A tropical bird.
•Some antique chair.
•A child's ball.
•An eye-catching headline.
•A certain trend.
•Researched topics.
Muse ignites your creative power, and can come from any place.
•A particular nursery rhyme.
•Scents from the past.
•One event.
•Dreams.
•A relative quote.
•Songs.
•Albert Einstein.
Last Word
Inspiration for writing lives everywhere, anywhere. Look at people, places and things for your muse.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/inspiration-writing-11294428.html
Friday, April 13, 2012
A delegation of authority may be?
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Delegation of authority happens when
a manager assigns the power to make
decisions to an employee or group.
One example is when managers
assign team leaders, in an
organization, projects to complete
within a specific time-frame.
A delegation of authority may be
when team leaders allow another
employee to have final decision on
a service/product provided by a
business.
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Delegation of authority happens when
a manager assigns the power to make
decisions to an employee or group.
One example is when managers
assign team leaders, in an
organization, projects to complete
within a specific time-frame.
A delegation of authority may be
when team leaders allow another
employee to have final decision on
a service/product provided by a
business.
Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/A_delegation_of_authority_may_be&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=2
Sunday, April 8, 2012
How To Reach Writing Goals
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Set goals, effort and determination are
the elements to reach a writing goal.
Set Goals
•Select a goal.
•It should be practical.
•Or, gather needed education.
•Decide on a time-frame.
•A time-frame that fits you.
Effort
•Work everyday.
•Peel-out a writing spot.
•It's 'bout you, writing.
•Tune out the world.
•Write 2 or 3 hours.
Determination
•Haters will discourage.
•Step around them.
•Work harder.
•Believe in yourself.
•Your goal awaits.
Final Comment
Set goals, effort and determination are
the fundamentals to reaching writing goals.
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Set goals, effort and determination are
the elements to reach a writing goal.
Set Goals
•Select a goal.
•It should be practical.
•Or, gather needed education.
•Decide on a time-frame.
•A time-frame that fits you.
Effort
•Work everyday.
•Peel-out a writing spot.
•It's 'bout you, writing.
•Tune out the world.
•Write 2 or 3 hours.
Determination
•Haters will discourage.
•Step around them.
•Work harder.
•Believe in yourself.
•Your goal awaits.
Final Comment
Set goals, effort and determination are
the fundamentals to reaching writing goals.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Summer's End
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Sun
Sun beams from the sky
humidity on its rays
solar system star
Summer's End
Darkness descends earlier
wearing white fades,
bar-b-ques and picnics slow
as theme parks scatter.
Labor Day nears
school begins,
summer's end
the cycle continues.
Tree
Leaves wobbling downward
as tree limbs peck at my pane,
a change finally.
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Sun
Sun beams from the sky
humidity on its rays
solar system star
Summer's End
Darkness descends earlier
wearing white fades,
bar-b-ques and picnics slow
as theme parks scatter.
Labor Day nears
school begins,
summer's end
the cycle continues.
Tree
Leaves wobbling downward
as tree limbs peck at my pane,
a change finally.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/summers-end-11154248.html
Friday, March 16, 2012
Write Faster
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Write naturally, don't pressure yourself,
set dead-lines and enjoy writing are
the factors that will allow you to write faster.
Write Naturally •Relax and take a deep breath.
•Write in your chosen voice or style.
•Don't force it.
•You'll write faster.
Don't Pressure Yourself
•You don't have to discover a great truth.
•Present the topic from an interesting angle.
•Simply, let your creative flow run free.
•Don't compare what you've written to anyone else.
Set Dead-Lines
•Jot down the month, day and year projects are to be completed.
•It keeps you producing quality work.
•It's healthier, because stress levels are reduced.
•The last minute chaos is avoided.
Enjoy Writing
•Write about topics that stir-up your creative flow.
•Pick subjects you're familiar with.
•Select different view-points to write from.
•You'll be able to get more done.
Write naturally, don't pressure yourself,
set dead-lines and enjoy writing are the
components to not only help you write
faster, but ease you into writing better.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/write-faster-11095498.html
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Write naturally, don't pressure yourself,
set dead-lines and enjoy writing are
the factors that will allow you to write faster.
Write Naturally •Relax and take a deep breath.
•Write in your chosen voice or style.
•Don't force it.
•You'll write faster.
Don't Pressure Yourself
•You don't have to discover a great truth.
•Present the topic from an interesting angle.
•Simply, let your creative flow run free.
•Don't compare what you've written to anyone else.
Set Dead-Lines
•Jot down the month, day and year projects are to be completed.
•It keeps you producing quality work.
•It's healthier, because stress levels are reduced.
•The last minute chaos is avoided.
Enjoy Writing
•Write about topics that stir-up your creative flow.
•Pick subjects you're familiar with.
•Select different view-points to write from.
•You'll be able to get more done.
Write naturally, don't pressure yourself,
set dead-lines and enjoy writing are the
components to not only help you write
faster, but ease you into writing better.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/write-faster-11095498.html
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Places Characters Come From
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People you know, memory and strangers
are excellent places fictional characters
come from. Let's take a closer look.
People You Know
•Many writers take traits, qualities, from friends or family.
•You know their strengths and weaknesses.
•The key is to pluck away enough information for a starting point.
A character in my mystery has an arthritic knee, limps and have been seen rubbing it. My mother suffered with the condition, same place.
A writer peeling away exact traits, qualities, stands a chance of hurting feelings or a law-suit. Therefore, characters should be the "stuff'" of a writer's creative flow.
Memory
•It holds many possible writing ideas.
•Memories of what happened to you provide an endless source for creating characters.
Begin by selecting an incident, time, from memory.
An incident from your first job is worth exploring. Or, a happy moment at a specific job lends itself to creating characters.
Strangers
•The stranger that gave you an ice-cold stare can twist down paths.
•The character could be a stalker.
•A character is paid to scare someone? Who?
•A character missed a "meet-up" date.
Finally, fictional characters come from various places, and sprinkling in people you know, memory or strangers you've seen can create eye-catching fiction.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/places-characters-come-from-11065912.html
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People you know, memory and strangers
are excellent places fictional characters
come from. Let's take a closer look.
People You Know
•Many writers take traits, qualities, from friends or family.
•You know their strengths and weaknesses.
•The key is to pluck away enough information for a starting point.
A character in my mystery has an arthritic knee, limps and have been seen rubbing it. My mother suffered with the condition, same place.
A writer peeling away exact traits, qualities, stands a chance of hurting feelings or a law-suit. Therefore, characters should be the "stuff'" of a writer's creative flow.
Memory
•It holds many possible writing ideas.
•Memories of what happened to you provide an endless source for creating characters.
Begin by selecting an incident, time, from memory.
An incident from your first job is worth exploring. Or, a happy moment at a specific job lends itself to creating characters.
Strangers
•The stranger that gave you an ice-cold stare can twist down paths.
•The character could be a stalker.
•A character is paid to scare someone? Who?
•A character missed a "meet-up" date.
Finally, fictional characters come from various places, and sprinkling in people you know, memory or strangers you've seen can create eye-catching fiction.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/places-characters-come-from-11065912.html
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Memorable Characters
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Interesting Fictional Characters
Memorable fictional characters must
be interesting and believable.
Writers must know major characters
to tell attention grabbing stories.
It's impossible to engage readers
if your creative flow isn't excited,
or you don't know major characters.
The discussion here is major characters
only. They, for the most part, move
the story forward, because their
choices matter.
A major character's trait, quality,
that's repeated creates memorable
characters.
Let's profile a memorable character.
A hacker, for example, stole his/her
way into bank employment. The character
accessed computers to gain entry into
college, free pizza he/she tried to buy
college friends with and show-off.
The act of hacking is repeated, even
while working at the bank. The hacker
will be caught as he/she transfers
small accounts of money into an account.
The character's profile includes all
information about characters.
Profiles has the hacker's name, for
example: Toby Blake. What are his/her
mannerisms, flaws and attributes?
The hacker goes too far. The character
wants people to think he/she is smarter
than everyone else.
What does his/her eyes, face, look like?
Perhaps, his/her face is skinny, narrow
eyes. He/she has a hunch-back.
How does the character talk? Socialize?
Dress? What's his/her reaction to staring?
He/she wobbles, limps or walks fast?
The character that hacks talks fast.
He/she wants to appear smart, and
dislikes being stared at.
What are his/her strengths, weaknesses
and ambitions?
The character's major weaknesses are
hacking and thinking he/she is smarter
than others. His/her strength is knowing
how to steal into computers.
How does he/she treat people? The character,
hacker, is always trying to dig information
out of people, in hopes that it'll lead to
interesting hacking. In reality, the
character knows no one will like him/her
without the hacking ability.
Look-over your character profiles. Do you
need to add more to the profile? Take away
information? Is the character interesting
to you? Or, is your creative flow ignited?
If you feel a character's profile wouldn't
help make him/her memorable, stop. Save
that character's profile for another tale.
Start a new profile with a different character.
Finally, memorable characters must be
attention grabbing, believable and a
profile helps reach that goal.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/memorable-characters-10991316.html
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Interesting Fictional Characters
Memorable fictional characters must
be interesting and believable.
Writers must know major characters
to tell attention grabbing stories.
It's impossible to engage readers
if your creative flow isn't excited,
or you don't know major characters.
The discussion here is major characters
only. They, for the most part, move
the story forward, because their
choices matter.
A major character's trait, quality,
that's repeated creates memorable
characters.
Let's profile a memorable character.
A hacker, for example, stole his/her
way into bank employment. The character
accessed computers to gain entry into
college, free pizza he/she tried to buy
college friends with and show-off.
The act of hacking is repeated, even
while working at the bank. The hacker
will be caught as he/she transfers
small accounts of money into an account.
The character's profile includes all
information about characters.
Profiles has the hacker's name, for
example: Toby Blake. What are his/her
mannerisms, flaws and attributes?
The hacker goes too far. The character
wants people to think he/she is smarter
than everyone else.
What does his/her eyes, face, look like?
Perhaps, his/her face is skinny, narrow
eyes. He/she has a hunch-back.
How does the character talk? Socialize?
Dress? What's his/her reaction to staring?
He/she wobbles, limps or walks fast?
The character that hacks talks fast.
He/she wants to appear smart, and
dislikes being stared at.
What are his/her strengths, weaknesses
and ambitions?
The character's major weaknesses are
hacking and thinking he/she is smarter
than others. His/her strength is knowing
how to steal into computers.
How does he/she treat people? The character,
hacker, is always trying to dig information
out of people, in hopes that it'll lead to
interesting hacking. In reality, the
character knows no one will like him/her
without the hacking ability.
Look-over your character profiles. Do you
need to add more to the profile? Take away
information? Is the character interesting
to you? Or, is your creative flow ignited?
If you feel a character's profile wouldn't
help make him/her memorable, stop. Save
that character's profile for another tale.
Start a new profile with a different character.
Finally, memorable characters must be
attention grabbing, believable and a
profile helps reach that goal.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/memorable-characters-10991316.html
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Role Of Conflict In Fiction
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Conflict Moves Fiction
Conflict helps most stories hold the
reader's attention.
Conflict isn't new. You can greet
conflict on a daily basis.
Conflict is waking up late, not knowing
why the alarm didn't ring-out. You banged
your toe on the door in an effort to rush.
You begin to free ill, because your stomach
is empty. The train usually taken left ten
minutes ago.
The question is: Will anyone want to read
about your day? Most likely, the only people
that might want to hear/read about your
off day are friends or family members.
The role of conflict in fiction is to make
a scene attention grabbing when two opposing
forces come together, and the conflict must
be more interesting than what happens in life.
Stir-in as much conflict, chaos, as possible
for successful fiction.
Let's add more conflict to the reason an
alarm didn't ring-out.
A character, Kendra, met Bill indirectly.
He stared at her while they listened at a
Wal-Mart cashier talk about the four men
she slept with.
Kendra shook her head. Bill tried to get
Kendra's attention. Kendra looked straight
ahead, never looked behind her.
Kendra began to see Bill outside her house,
market. He just stared.
She began to notice clothes in her closet
re-arranged, dishes left in the sink washed.
She told people at work. Someone suggested
that she call the police.
"And tell them what?" She responded
Kendra returned home, checked the alarm and
noticed that it had been turned-off.
At this point, Kendra isn't sleeping well.
The slightest noise wakes her.
She hears someone walking around the apartment.
The apartment door closes.
Kendra jumps to her feet, picks up her high
heel shoe and looks around the apartment.
"Was it my imagination?" She asked out-loud.
She over-sleeps and is late leaving. Someone
is trying to get into her apartment. She pulls
the door open to find Bill.
Bill pretends to be looking for someone else.
Kendra takes the day off, remembers seeing Bill
at various places.
Kendra sees Bill at the Less-Everything store,
but he pretends to look at an item.
Kendra runs in and out of different stores,
but Bill shows-up. She has lost fear to anger.
Bill drags over to her, wants a date. She
tells him "no." He departs quickly.
Kendra discovers moved furniture. She takes
several days off from work.
On day three, he walks through her apartment
door. Bill finds Kendra in the kitchen. She
raws her hand from behind and slaps her high
eel shoe into his face. He falls backward.
Kendra dials 911.
Bill pulls the shoe out of his cheek, gets
in Kendra's face. She screams, drops the
cell phone.
Bill drags Kendra to him by the hair, but she
struggles and falls to the floor. She tries
to crawl away. He kicks her. She moans.
Kendra slides along the floor to her high
heel shoe Bill removed from his face. He
steps on her body. Kendra lands face-down
on the shoe.
Bill begins to stand Kendra up. She stabs
him through the eye using a high heel shoe.
Conflict in successful fiction, too, ends
in resolution.
Resolution in the above example: Bill entered
Kendra's apartment and she was forced to
defend herself. The conflict between Bill
and Kendra (opposing forces) necessitated
a resolution.
In closing, the role of conflict in successful
fiction demands that it grabs attention when
opposing forces come together in scenes, and
from that conflict a resolution emerges.
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Conflict Moves Fiction
Conflict helps most stories hold the
reader's attention.
Conflict isn't new. You can greet
conflict on a daily basis.
Conflict is waking up late, not knowing
why the alarm didn't ring-out. You banged
your toe on the door in an effort to rush.
You begin to free ill, because your stomach
is empty. The train usually taken left ten
minutes ago.
The question is: Will anyone want to read
about your day? Most likely, the only people
that might want to hear/read about your
off day are friends or family members.
The role of conflict in fiction is to make
a scene attention grabbing when two opposing
forces come together, and the conflict must
be more interesting than what happens in life.
Stir-in as much conflict, chaos, as possible
for successful fiction.
Let's add more conflict to the reason an
alarm didn't ring-out.
A character, Kendra, met Bill indirectly.
He stared at her while they listened at a
Wal-Mart cashier talk about the four men
she slept with.
Kendra shook her head. Bill tried to get
Kendra's attention. Kendra looked straight
ahead, never looked behind her.
Kendra began to see Bill outside her house,
market. He just stared.
She began to notice clothes in her closet
re-arranged, dishes left in the sink washed.
She told people at work. Someone suggested
that she call the police.
"And tell them what?" She responded
Kendra returned home, checked the alarm and
noticed that it had been turned-off.
At this point, Kendra isn't sleeping well.
The slightest noise wakes her.
She hears someone walking around the apartment.
The apartment door closes.
Kendra jumps to her feet, picks up her high
heel shoe and looks around the apartment.
"Was it my imagination?" She asked out-loud.
She over-sleeps and is late leaving. Someone
is trying to get into her apartment. She pulls
the door open to find Bill.
Bill pretends to be looking for someone else.
Kendra takes the day off, remembers seeing Bill
at various places.
Kendra sees Bill at the Less-Everything store,
but he pretends to look at an item.
Kendra runs in and out of different stores,
but Bill shows-up. She has lost fear to anger.
Bill drags over to her, wants a date. She
tells him "no." He departs quickly.
Kendra discovers moved furniture. She takes
several days off from work.
On day three, he walks through her apartment
door. Bill finds Kendra in the kitchen. She
raws her hand from behind and slaps her high
eel shoe into his face. He falls backward.
Kendra dials 911.
Bill pulls the shoe out of his cheek, gets
in Kendra's face. She screams, drops the
cell phone.
Bill drags Kendra to him by the hair, but she
struggles and falls to the floor. She tries
to crawl away. He kicks her. She moans.
Kendra slides along the floor to her high
heel shoe Bill removed from his face. He
steps on her body. Kendra lands face-down
on the shoe.
Bill begins to stand Kendra up. She stabs
him through the eye using a high heel shoe.
Conflict in successful fiction, too, ends
in resolution.
Resolution in the above example: Bill entered
Kendra's apartment and she was forced to
defend herself. The conflict between Bill
and Kendra (opposing forces) necessitated
a resolution.
In closing, the role of conflict in successful
fiction demands that it grabs attention when
opposing forces come together in scenes, and
from that conflict a resolution emerges.
http://voices.yahoo.com/role-conflict-fiction-10916017.html
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Story Premise
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How To Create A Story Premise
A story premise is quick and to the
point. It explains the story in one
sentence. The premise gives you, your
story, direction. You know which path
to take, confusion is side-stepped
and story over-lapping disappears.
A map is formed when a story premise
comes alive. Avoid the confusion of
stumbling into wrong turns, and ending-up
on similar streets. Stick to the map,
premise, and finish writing the story faster.
Every word written after the premise
develops your story. Remove any word
that stalls or stops the premise from
moving forward.
A story begins after the premise is created.
The premise must be proved by your story.
Look-over the following premises.
1. Aggressive behavior leads to bullying and ruined lives.
2. Too much ambition ends in cheating, exposure and destruction.
3. Good or bad, you receive back what you send out.
4. Stealing starts lying, drama and chaos.
It isn't necessary to create a story
premise that's researched or soul
searched for months. You have lived,
experienced or seen various premises
in action. Premises take the following
shapes.
1. Aggressive behavior can be enterprising.
2. Ambition takes effort.
3. Karma, good or bad, returns.
4. Stealing leads to other crimes.
Premise, too, sprinkles in characters,
conflicts and resolutions. Let's look
closer at a premise. Aggressive behavior
leads to bullying and ruined lives, for
example.
A character is bullied by another employee
at the work-place. The character that bullies
thinks he/she can display any type behavior,
because management used several of his/her ideas.
The character that's being bullied is new
to this department, and brings better ideas.
The bully keeps reminding everyone of his/her
used ideas. The bullying continues. Management
receives complaints, but not from the bullied
character.
At this point, the bully is upset. He/she has
a negative write-up. He/she invites co-workers
to a bar after work. One or two people drag-in
to this informal party.
The resolution starts as the bully refuses to
stop his/her negative behavior. The bully
taunts everyone he/she she thinks reported
him/her to management.
The bully is moved to a different department.
His/her behavior becomes worse, and termination
follows.
In conclusion, a story premise is a one sentence
explanation that stirs-in characters, conflicts
and resolutions.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/story-premise-10807383.html
with me? Leave me your opinion.
How To Create A Story Premise
A story premise is quick and to the
point. It explains the story in one
sentence. The premise gives you, your
story, direction. You know which path
to take, confusion is side-stepped
and story over-lapping disappears.
A map is formed when a story premise
comes alive. Avoid the confusion of
stumbling into wrong turns, and ending-up
on similar streets. Stick to the map,
premise, and finish writing the story faster.
Every word written after the premise
develops your story. Remove any word
that stalls or stops the premise from
moving forward.
A story begins after the premise is created.
The premise must be proved by your story.
Look-over the following premises.
1. Aggressive behavior leads to bullying and ruined lives.
2. Too much ambition ends in cheating, exposure and destruction.
3. Good or bad, you receive back what you send out.
4. Stealing starts lying, drama and chaos.
It isn't necessary to create a story
premise that's researched or soul
searched for months. You have lived,
experienced or seen various premises
in action. Premises take the following
shapes.
1. Aggressive behavior can be enterprising.
2. Ambition takes effort.
3. Karma, good or bad, returns.
4. Stealing leads to other crimes.
Premise, too, sprinkles in characters,
conflicts and resolutions. Let's look
closer at a premise. Aggressive behavior
leads to bullying and ruined lives, for
example.
A character is bullied by another employee
at the work-place. The character that bullies
thinks he/she can display any type behavior,
because management used several of his/her ideas.
The character that's being bullied is new
to this department, and brings better ideas.
The bully keeps reminding everyone of his/her
used ideas. The bullying continues. Management
receives complaints, but not from the bullied
character.
At this point, the bully is upset. He/she has
a negative write-up. He/she invites co-workers
to a bar after work. One or two people drag-in
to this informal party.
The resolution starts as the bully refuses to
stop his/her negative behavior. The bully
taunts everyone he/she she thinks reported
him/her to management.
The bully is moved to a different department.
His/her behavior becomes worse, and termination
follows.
In conclusion, a story premise is a one sentence
explanation that stirs-in characters, conflicts
and resolutions.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/story-premise-10807383.html
Saturday, December 24, 2011
A New Year Means?
Have a question? Agree, disagree,
with me? Leave me your opinion.
12:01-2012
A new year means beginning anew, chance
to move forward and bring new life to
resolutions.
A new year means start-over, try again.
Learn from mistakes and start anew. Is
there a goal you meant to reach but gave-
up on? The plan was to take college level
courses. Only, the economy stopped you.
College courses in 2012?
You're smothering among bad associates. The
only way to do better is change friends and
habits. The opportunity to begin anew is now.
A new year means apply for the job fear has
you afraid to attempt. The stress from not
trying hurts you more. There are two answers
that comes from applying for jobs, yes or no.
Take comfort in the fact that you tried.
No, it's not always easy to move forward. The
key to moving forward is effort, and departing
from things/people that kept you smothering in
wrong or bad circumstances.
Don't waste time blaming or excusing behavior
that ends in one of two options: jail or death.
Slowly with-draw from bad associations. True
change takes years, often. However, toddler step
to positive/productive behavior. Move forward,
perhaps, with the help of a professional.
There's no one to judge how fast or slow moving
forward takes you. Everyone moves forward at their
own pace. Will 2012 be the year you move forward?
You've made resolutions before, but were unable to
keep them. It's time to look at the reasons you're
unable to keep resolutions. The resolution is
impossible for you to do? Try a smaller version of
the resolution.
A resolution to build a house when you're jobless
isn't realistic, for example.
"There's no time to work on a resolution." You said.
Select time, during the day or night, for resolutions.
Look at it as a gift to yourself. The selected time
is used just for resolutions. If necessary, turn-off
the television, radio and cell phone.
"I can't work on my resolution, because of my friends."
Determine if your friends or a resolution, gift to
yourself, is more important.
Life is a matter of choices. Choices as with friends
should be carefully picked.
Finally, a new year allows a new beginning, move
forward and live whole-some resolutions. Ultimately,
choices determines destiny.
with me? Leave me your opinion.
12:01-2012
A new year means beginning anew, chance
to move forward and bring new life to
resolutions.
A new year means start-over, try again.
Learn from mistakes and start anew. Is
there a goal you meant to reach but gave-
up on? The plan was to take college level
courses. Only, the economy stopped you.
College courses in 2012?
You're smothering among bad associates. The
only way to do better is change friends and
habits. The opportunity to begin anew is now.
A new year means apply for the job fear has
you afraid to attempt. The stress from not
trying hurts you more. There are two answers
that comes from applying for jobs, yes or no.
Take comfort in the fact that you tried.
No, it's not always easy to move forward. The
key to moving forward is effort, and departing
from things/people that kept you smothering in
wrong or bad circumstances.
Don't waste time blaming or excusing behavior
that ends in one of two options: jail or death.
Slowly with-draw from bad associations. True
change takes years, often. However, toddler step
to positive/productive behavior. Move forward,
perhaps, with the help of a professional.
There's no one to judge how fast or slow moving
forward takes you. Everyone moves forward at their
own pace. Will 2012 be the year you move forward?
You've made resolutions before, but were unable to
keep them. It's time to look at the reasons you're
unable to keep resolutions. The resolution is
impossible for you to do? Try a smaller version of
the resolution.
A resolution to build a house when you're jobless
isn't realistic, for example.
"There's no time to work on a resolution." You said.
Select time, during the day or night, for resolutions.
Look at it as a gift to yourself. The selected time
is used just for resolutions. If necessary, turn-off
the television, radio and cell phone.
"I can't work on my resolution, because of my friends."
Determine if your friends or a resolution, gift to
yourself, is more important.
Life is a matter of choices. Choices as with friends
should be carefully picked.
Finally, a new year allows a new beginning, move
forward and live whole-some resolutions. Ultimately,
choices determines destiny.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Six Ways To Keep Creativity Alive
Have a question? Agree, disagree,
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Stay Creative
Every writer, at one time or another,
needs help to keep creativity alive.
Life, illness, holidays or stress can
push creativity to the corner and
leave it there, unattended. Creativity
left alone for days, months, without
stimulation disappears.
A skill, talent, must be practiced to
improve, become better. If not, the skill,
talent, is lost or forgotten.
Skill, talent and creativity requires,
sometime during the day or night, effort.
Let's look at six ways to keep creativity
alive.
1. Write down why you can't give creativity
a tid-bit of time. It's not necessary to
write pages, but give an explanation in
several paragraphs. Perhaps, research about
the reason could supply material for other
writing projects.
2. Read. The words in a news article, mystery
novel or any readable medium nudges creativity.
The nudge to creativity spills-out writing
ideas.
Some people find time to read on a lunch-break,
while riding trains or at the doctor's office.
Keep a note-book and pen with you to jot down
writing ideas.
Sometimes, it takes little to stir-up
creativity. Circumstances measures how fast
creativity ignites. Stress, for example,
hampers creativity to a greater degree with
some people. Note taking, in those cases,
is longer.
3. Simply, write. You're on a break, simply,
write. Make as many notes as you like about
anything. Mention how your day is going, for
instance. The taste of your favorite food?
The first person you met? Work with a sentence
like: Four fowls for Fran Friday.
The sentence can be worked in any direction.
Research fowls. How are certain fowls bred?
Write a mystery detailing the "fowl" plot. A
children's book is another writing idea.
Creativity is your only limit.
4. Personal experience is a possibility.
Write about a stressful situation. Most
likely, others are experiencing a similar
situation, and how you handle it could help
someone.
A personal experience article has a beginning,
middle and it ends. The personal experience
piece must grab attention and spark interest.
An idea is to begin in the middle of a problem.
5. Write about a goal. Explain the goal. Why
did you want to achieve it? How long will it
take? Did take? What steps are involved in
reaching it? Write an article or three.
6. Write an acrostic poem. Each letter in an
acrostic poem spells-out a word or some
communication. Take a look at my acrostic poem.
D aisy
A nnoyed
I ris
R epeatedly
Y esterday
Creativity becomes stiff, lost, if its not used, and the six ways to keep creativity alive helps stimulate it.
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Stay Creative
Every writer, at one time or another,
needs help to keep creativity alive.
Life, illness, holidays or stress can
push creativity to the corner and
leave it there, unattended. Creativity
left alone for days, months, without
stimulation disappears.
A skill, talent, must be practiced to
improve, become better. If not, the skill,
talent, is lost or forgotten.
Skill, talent and creativity requires,
sometime during the day or night, effort.
Let's look at six ways to keep creativity
alive.
1. Write down why you can't give creativity
a tid-bit of time. It's not necessary to
write pages, but give an explanation in
several paragraphs. Perhaps, research about
the reason could supply material for other
writing projects.
2. Read. The words in a news article, mystery
novel or any readable medium nudges creativity.
The nudge to creativity spills-out writing
ideas.
Some people find time to read on a lunch-break,
while riding trains or at the doctor's office.
Keep a note-book and pen with you to jot down
writing ideas.
Sometimes, it takes little to stir-up
creativity. Circumstances measures how fast
creativity ignites. Stress, for example,
hampers creativity to a greater degree with
some people. Note taking, in those cases,
is longer.
3. Simply, write. You're on a break, simply,
write. Make as many notes as you like about
anything. Mention how your day is going, for
instance. The taste of your favorite food?
The first person you met? Work with a sentence
like: Four fowls for Fran Friday.
The sentence can be worked in any direction.
Research fowls. How are certain fowls bred?
Write a mystery detailing the "fowl" plot. A
children's book is another writing idea.
Creativity is your only limit.
4. Personal experience is a possibility.
Write about a stressful situation. Most
likely, others are experiencing a similar
situation, and how you handle it could help
someone.
A personal experience article has a beginning,
middle and it ends. The personal experience
piece must grab attention and spark interest.
An idea is to begin in the middle of a problem.
5. Write about a goal. Explain the goal. Why
did you want to achieve it? How long will it
take? Did take? What steps are involved in
reaching it? Write an article or three.
6. Write an acrostic poem. Each letter in an
acrostic poem spells-out a word or some
communication. Take a look at my acrostic poem.
D aisy
A nnoyed
I ris
R epeatedly
Y esterday
Creativity becomes stiff, lost, if its not used, and the six ways to keep creativity alive helps stimulate it.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Ten Alternative Web Browsers to Internet Explorer 9
Have a question? Agree, disagree,
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Marcella Glenn and Horace C. White
Modern Tokyo Times
Internet Explorer is a staple of Windows
computers.
Everyone knows what Internet Explorer is;
it is a staple of all computers with the
Windows OS. When people buy a new computer,
Internet Explorer is already loaded and
available for use. It takes little effort
to activate Internet Explorer, and have
full access to the internet. However,
there are excellent alternative web
browsers that exist in the marketplace
for those who are looking for something
other than Internet Explorer 9. Let’s
take a look at some of them.
1. Safari’s tools will help a developer
go to the next level, and browsing
experience is customized. Browse full
screen web pages, and save them to
your Reading List.
http://www.apple.com/safari/
2. Avant Browser is compatible with
Internet Explorer 9. The no ads, no
malwares web browser is ultra-fast,
user friendly, and has the lowest
memory usage of all the web browsers.
http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.aspx?uil=en-us
3. Deepnet Explorer is free and contains
no adware or spyware. It’s the first web
browser with RSS news reader, P2P client
integration, and phishing alarm.
http://www.deepnetexplorer.com/
4. Google Chrome is a free web browser,
and it’s fast and very popular. Google’s
move to release a large part of Chrome’s
source code including its V8 Java Script
engine gave third party developers
opportunity to study it, and help port
its browser to the Mac OS X and Linux
operating systems.
http://www.google.com/chrome
5. Life Web Browser caters to iPad users.
It’s similar to a desk-top. Life looks to
excel where Safari fell short. For example,
while Safari does not provide tabbed
browsing, Life Web Browser does.
http://www.itsabouttimeproducts.com/Its_About_Time/Life.html
6. Maxthon Browser offers a free download,
and super fast services. It’ll store
book-marks/notes securely and it offers
free Cloud services.
http://www.maxthon.com/
7. Omni Web is an alternative to the
standard web browser. Its built-in
short-cuts and unique drop-and drag
windows will help save time.
http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omniweb/
8. Opera Browser downloads for zero
cost. Opera is available for personal
computers, Mac and Linux.
http://www.opera.com/
9. Rockmelt was created with the belief
that the typical style of the browser
no longer works for how today’s people
browse the internet. It utilizes the
Cloud to save all bookmarks and setting,
making a person’s personal browser
experience available on any computer
that has this browser.
http://www.rockmelt.com/
10. Sunrise Browser is exclusive to
Apple computers, and has an all-in-one
window. Sunrise’s browser downloads
bookmarks and source codes in the main
window.
http://www.sunrisebrowser.com/
While a majority of internet users tend
to go with Internet Explorer 9 because
it is already there and easily accessible,
it is important to think about exploring
some of the other browser options available.
Who knows, you may just find one that is
more to your liking!
http://moderntokyotimes.com/2011/12/07/ten-alternative-web-browsers-to-internet-explorer-9/
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Marcella Glenn and Horace C. White
Modern Tokyo Times
Internet Explorer is a staple of Windows
computers.
Everyone knows what Internet Explorer is;
it is a staple of all computers with the
Windows OS. When people buy a new computer,
Internet Explorer is already loaded and
available for use. It takes little effort
to activate Internet Explorer, and have
full access to the internet. However,
there are excellent alternative web
browsers that exist in the marketplace
for those who are looking for something
other than Internet Explorer 9. Let’s
take a look at some of them.
1. Safari’s tools will help a developer
go to the next level, and browsing
experience is customized. Browse full
screen web pages, and save them to
your Reading List.
http://www.apple.com/safari/
2. Avant Browser is compatible with
Internet Explorer 9. The no ads, no
malwares web browser is ultra-fast,
user friendly, and has the lowest
memory usage of all the web browsers.
http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.aspx?uil=en-us
3. Deepnet Explorer is free and contains
no adware or spyware. It’s the first web
browser with RSS news reader, P2P client
integration, and phishing alarm.
http://www.deepnetexplorer.com/
4. Google Chrome is a free web browser,
and it’s fast and very popular. Google’s
move to release a large part of Chrome’s
source code including its V8 Java Script
engine gave third party developers
opportunity to study it, and help port
its browser to the Mac OS X and Linux
operating systems.
http://www.google.com/chrome
5. Life Web Browser caters to iPad users.
It’s similar to a desk-top. Life looks to
excel where Safari fell short. For example,
while Safari does not provide tabbed
browsing, Life Web Browser does.
http://www.itsabouttimeproducts.com/Its_About_Time/Life.html
6. Maxthon Browser offers a free download,
and super fast services. It’ll store
book-marks/notes securely and it offers
free Cloud services.
http://www.maxthon.com/
7. Omni Web is an alternative to the
standard web browser. Its built-in
short-cuts and unique drop-and drag
windows will help save time.
http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omniweb/
8. Opera Browser downloads for zero
cost. Opera is available for personal
computers, Mac and Linux.
http://www.opera.com/
9. Rockmelt was created with the belief
that the typical style of the browser
no longer works for how today’s people
browse the internet. It utilizes the
Cloud to save all bookmarks and setting,
making a person’s personal browser
experience available on any computer
that has this browser.
http://www.rockmelt.com/
10. Sunrise Browser is exclusive to
Apple computers, and has an all-in-one
window. Sunrise’s browser downloads
bookmarks and source codes in the main
window.
http://www.sunrisebrowser.com/
While a majority of internet users tend
to go with Internet Explorer 9 because
it is already there and easily accessible,
it is important to think about exploring
some of the other browser options available.
Who knows, you may just find one that is
more to your liking!
http://moderntokyotimes.com/2011/12/07/ten-alternative-web-browsers-to-internet-explorer-9/
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Snow Storm
Have a question? Agree, disagree,
with me? Leave me your opinion.
after the blizzard,
frozen angel impressions
wind still howl and push.
Bright Stare of the sun-
people shoving piles of it
some chat more than work.
Tires slide back and forth
sprinkling salt provides traction
car finally free.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/snow-storm-10541649.html
with me? Leave me your opinion.
after the blizzard,
frozen angel impressions
wind still howl and push.
Bright Stare of the sun-
people shoving piles of it
some chat more than work.
Tires slide back and forth
sprinkling salt provides traction
car finally free.
Source: http://voices.yahoo.com/snow-storm-10541649.html
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Laughter
Have a question? Agree, disagree,
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Self-Help Treatment
Laughter is a self-help treatment that
heals mind and body. In times of loss
jobs, economic down-turns and the stress
life brings, laughter sooths. Laughter
stirs-up healthy physical changes that
strengthens the immune system, guards
against stress and elevates energy levels.
Research points-out that the immune system
is stronger after laughter. Specifically,
there are increases in natural cells
and anti-bodies to attack infections after
laughter takes takes control. The natural
cells targets viral infections as well as
some kinds of cancers and tumor cells. The
anti-body IGA (immunoglobulin A) battles
upper respiratory tract infections.
Laughter guards the body against stress.
A joke/laugh drains the stress away and
connects people. Let's look at an example.
The clock's alarm, for some reason,
rang-out twenty minutes later than usual.
The coffee maker refused to function, and
you were late for work. The meeting started,
but you arrived for ten minutes of it.
Everyone has eyes stabbed at you as the
meeting's squeaky door opened.
Stress hormones, for you, are high during
the situation. What should you do?
Smile. Take a deep breath, and attend the
meeting.
Share the incident with co-workers, sometime
during the day, as a joke. The laughter
connects you to others, socializing takes place.
It's a self-help treatment to take yourself
less seriously.
Laugh at incidents that are embarrassing, out
of your control.
Laughter relieves stress, and brings the
mind/body back into balance.
"Your sense of humor is one of the most
powerful tools you have to make certain
that your daily mood and emotional state
support good health." Paul E. McGhee, Ph.
D., pioneer in humor research.
The power of laughter elevates energy
levels. Laughter melts away anger and
sadness. It makes you "feel-great."
Naturally, "feel-great" chemicals are
released into the body.
The body's natural "feel-great" chemicals
are endorphins. They reduce stress, relax
muscles and energy levels are elevated.
Endorphins gives an all-over sense of well
being and, for a short time, stops pain.
The act of laughing takes a mind off of
anger, pain or stress. The focus is on
laughter, and from it comes hope.
Laughter inspires a look for more, better.
Goals are set. Goal setting means hope. It's
a move forward in life.
In life, challenges will befall. Smile.
Work through them. You'll feel better. Yes,
you can.
In closing, the self-help treatment of
laughter brings the mind and body back into
balance. It's fun and free. Simply, believe
in yourself.
with me? Leave me your opinion.
Self-Help Treatment
Laughter is a self-help treatment that
heals mind and body. In times of loss
jobs, economic down-turns and the stress
life brings, laughter sooths. Laughter
stirs-up healthy physical changes that
strengthens the immune system, guards
against stress and elevates energy levels.
Research points-out that the immune system
is stronger after laughter. Specifically,
there are increases in natural cells
and anti-bodies to attack infections after
laughter takes takes control. The natural
cells targets viral infections as well as
some kinds of cancers and tumor cells. The
anti-body IGA (immunoglobulin A) battles
upper respiratory tract infections.
Laughter guards the body against stress.
A joke/laugh drains the stress away and
connects people. Let's look at an example.
The clock's alarm, for some reason,
rang-out twenty minutes later than usual.
The coffee maker refused to function, and
you were late for work. The meeting started,
but you arrived for ten minutes of it.
Everyone has eyes stabbed at you as the
meeting's squeaky door opened.
Stress hormones, for you, are high during
the situation. What should you do?
Smile. Take a deep breath, and attend the
meeting.
Share the incident with co-workers, sometime
during the day, as a joke. The laughter
connects you to others, socializing takes place.
It's a self-help treatment to take yourself
less seriously.
Laugh at incidents that are embarrassing, out
of your control.
Laughter relieves stress, and brings the
mind/body back into balance.
"Your sense of humor is one of the most
powerful tools you have to make certain
that your daily mood and emotional state
support good health." Paul E. McGhee, Ph.
D., pioneer in humor research.
The power of laughter elevates energy
levels. Laughter melts away anger and
sadness. It makes you "feel-great."
Naturally, "feel-great" chemicals are
released into the body.
The body's natural "feel-great" chemicals
are endorphins. They reduce stress, relax
muscles and energy levels are elevated.
Endorphins gives an all-over sense of well
being and, for a short time, stops pain.
The act of laughing takes a mind off of
anger, pain or stress. The focus is on
laughter, and from it comes hope.
Laughter inspires a look for more, better.
Goals are set. Goal setting means hope. It's
a move forward in life.
In life, challenges will befall. Smile.
Work through them. You'll feel better. Yes,
you can.
In closing, the self-help treatment of
laughter brings the mind and body back into
balance. It's fun and free. Simply, believe
in yourself.
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