Within the first few pages, I was engrossed and deeply moved by Apina Hrbek’s eloquent writing skills. Tears of compassion were in my eyes at several points in this moving story of survival. The main character, Edita, was raised by a heartless mother who became twisted after helplessly watching the communist government steal her family’s vast fortune. Her nonconformist father…
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10 Smart Moves For Getting Published In Top Magazines
Eager to see your byline in magazines like Smithsonian, National Geographic, Parade or Outside? Here are 10 tips on getting past the threshold of “Maybe” to “Yes” at top magazines. 1. Put timing on your side. You can change a perennial story, where there’s no special reason to do it now rather than next year, to one that prompts an…
Acting Bringing A Story To Life
Since ancient times men and women have practised the art of acting- playing the role of a character in a story, for the entertainment of an audience. Why simply read a story when you can take part in it, playing the roles and turning it into a display of skill? Actors have found various mediums over the centuries, from voice…
Spike Lee Top Films And Unforgettable Controversies
Spike Lee is one of the most influential and provocative American moviemakers. Recently, he celebrated the 20 year anniversary for the release of his remarkable debut film Shes Gotta Have It. His films are groundbreaking in their controversial approach towards social and political issues and offer different perspective on race, class and gender issues in contemporary America. Spike Lee was…
Different Uses For Plungers
The first thing that most likely comes to your mind when you hear the word plunger is toilet clog. That is because that is what the number one use of the plunger is. But did you know that unclogging the toiler isn’t the only use for a plunger? Have you ever had a sink, either the kitchen or the bathroom…
Article Math A Multiplying Effect
Writing for the internet requires that you create a large number of articles in order to get yourself noticed. You may think, “who has the time?” Well, you do if you follow a few of the simple rules I have outlined here. 1. Divide and conquer. Chances are you have a few excellent articles in your portfolio which, by themselves,…
Turn Your Ideas Into Books
Maybe you’re one of those lucky writers whose head is bursting with ideas. Or perhaps you have one idea that’s been nagging you for weeks, always at the edge of your thoughts. Either way, you’re itching to begin writing. That’s good. But before you rush headlong into your story, stop and ask yourself one question: Is this just an idea,…
Learning The Tricks Rope Tricks
Rope tricks rely on the illusion you give to your audience that you’re doing something to the ropes when you’re really doing something else. You need to be deft with your hands and to practice your tricks you have mastered it. You should also try to find videos of this trick being done. Here is one classic rope trick that…
Home Styles
Whether you’re buying or selling, reading real estate ads can be confusing. Here’s a primer on the styles mentioned in the ads. Home Styles What’s the difference between a Tudor and Colonial style? What about a Colonial and Dutch Colonial? Read on to find out. “Colonial,” “Georgian,” or “Federal” style Terms used when talking about a two (could be 3…
How To Write A Short Story
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the drama or the poem, it is imaginative literature that should appeal to the emotions of the readers. Since it communicates the writer’s interpretation of reality, there must be an artistic use of language to signify human experience. But how do we write a great short story? What are the things…