Why choose a self-publishing company, why not go it alone?

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In the dim and distant past of a few years ago, the number of electronic books was relatively small and, as a result, a book sold or didn't sell largely on merit. Since KDP opened its doors t

How to Reconstruct the Past

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Reconstructing the past can be helpful in many endeavors, not the least of which is writing fiction. If you're writing a novel set in another time, you will want to make it as realistic as possible. Not only do you want to avoid writing about things that didn't exist yet (cell phones in the 1960's,

Tips on How to Engrave on Granite

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Granite is often used for plaques, corporate signs, grave stones, memorials, monuments and other applications due to its hardness. Words and images are engraved into the material to celebrate, commemorate, or convey any number of events, messages and occasions. For an amateur engraver, granite mater

Twas the Night Before Christmas - Viking Style

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It is now 190 years since Clement Moore's classic poem was published and it is almost tradition for most American families to read it out aloud on Christmas eve. But how would this piece of A

How to Access Free Online Romance Novels

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Free online novels offer the perfect escape when you're financially strapped for cash. And contrary to what some believe, many free online novels are written by expert authors. So you don't have to worry about reading something inferior. However, you do need to know the Internet hotspots for find

Ideas for Decorating a Poetry Event

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Many occasions are described as "poetic," however, a true poetry event calls for creative literary themes and unconventional decor. Unfortunately, not all banquet halls or reading annexes can be as elegant or awe-inspiring as Westminster's Poets' Corner. It is still possible, though, to summon a poe

How to Read a New Book Poster

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New book posters are much like movie posters. They're designed to grab the attention of the public and make that public want to read the new book advertised in the poster. All posters will have basic information like the title of the book, the author's name and sometimes the date the book will be re

How to Find Images of a Family Crest

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Many people assume that every surname has a specific crest, and that if they share that surname, the crest represents their family line. This is a myth.

Coats of arms and family crests can vary, even between families with the same surname. The American College of Heraldry advises that the right t

Romantic Suspense Books are a Refreshing Change

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Reading romantic suspense books can be quite a thrill especially if the author has covered all the aspects right from the protagonists of the plot to the grand finale.

Ba Pilot in Race to Win Major Children’s Book Prize

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Waterstone's today announced that a British Airways pilot has been shortlisted for the 2009 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, one of the most valuable and prestigious children's book awards in the c

Good Ways to Begin a Narrative Short Story

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Creative writing instructor Janet Burroway notes that the structure of any story can form an upside-down check mark. Starting with a beginning conflict, the story goes through a series of complications, reaches a climax and then slides down to a resolution. The beginning of any story is crucial, bec

Characteristics of Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt comprises 12 periods before common era (BCE) and begins with the Predynastic Period in 5464 BCE. It ends in 30 BECE with the finish of the Greek Dynasty. The ancient Egyptians have been credited with making advances in agriculture, medicine, and...

Script Memorization Techniques

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Script memorization techniques help you learn lines more quickly. Using all your senses, feelings, mental visualization (actually see the story unfurl) and movement will improve your retention.

About Tarot Cards & Past Life Readings

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Ever since the dawn of time, people have been curious about the future. Dozens of different tools and methods have been devised over the centuries as means to find out what might happen, but few have remained as popular and as poorly understood as the tarot deck.

How to Add a Reading List to Blogger and Link It to Amazon

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Creating a reading list of your favorite books or books that you're currently reading isn't tough to get on your Blogger site. You'll need to use the List gadget by adding it to your Blogger layout. Once added, you can add individual book links that you copy from Amazon.com. Unfortunately, there is

How to Read From a Graphic LCD

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People who read frequently from LCD screens are at a higher risk for eyesight deterioration than those that do not. In order to prevent problems with your eyesight or to prevent further deterioration of your vision, you must take breaks while reading to allow your eyes to rest. This also helps to re

Ideas for a a Three Act Drama Play

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In his 1968 book, "The Empty Space," veteran director Peter Brook describes theater as a man walking across an empty space while someone else watches. However, the average theater-goer typically wants some form of story to unfold while they watch. Created by artists called playwrights, plays often

How to Become a Critic for Children's Books

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A children's book critic, otherwise known as a book reviewer or literary critic can earn $20,000 to $70,000 a year. There is also the satisfaction of being able to critique children's literature and not only steer young people to good books but also inform educators and parents. However, you must ha

Examples of a Horation Satire in Literature

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Horation satire has been used in literature since the Roman Empire.old book 3 image by Pontus Edenberg from Fotolia.comUsing humor and wit as a means of social commentary has been used by writers for centuries. Horation satire is one method of accomplishing this. Unlike other forms of...

Excellent Mystery Short Story (Free Ebook) - "The House In the Mist" by Anna K. Green

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Somewhere out in the country in America, in a cold and misty evening, a very hospitable mansion is waiting for a large party of guests. The strange thing about this, in every other aspect very pleasin