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How (Not) to Write: A Y.A. Romance, Part I. Top Story - September 2017.
Young Adult literature is probably one of the most popular genres nowadays from what I've seen, and it has been for the past few years, perhaps even longer. I think the buzz started with Twilight, and even though it's had its ups and downs, the high that book brought has stayed and only gotten more and more pronounced over time. A lot of this has to do with movies and shows being created based around popular Y.A. books, but I think the books are the things people enjoy the most. I would say the same case works for me, since I tend to be one of those people who believes that 'the book is better,' simply because books tend to have more to them, and movie representations can be, well, hit-or-miss.
By D.A. Baldwin8 years ago in Journal
5 Pro Tips for Starting Your Own Online Business
We live in the age of internet and it’s no wonder online businesses are on the rise. And if you’ve been thinking about entering the world of business, making it web-based is definitely a good idea. The best thing about this is that you don’t really need much in order to get started – a PC, a good business plan and certain set of skills is all your new business will require. Even if you have all of these, getting some help from the pros can’t hurt. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 5 pro tips that will help you see your online business off to a great start.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Journal
How to Brand Your Small Business
A business brand comprises so much more than just a fancy logo and company colors and the failure to recognize that has cost many entrepreneurs dearly. Instead, we should think of a brand as an overall reputation and identity, i.e. every information available to your existing and potential business partners and clients.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
How to Self-Promote Your Startup
All those entrepreneurs who are thinking about setting up their own business or who have already done so definitely have enough energy and enthusiasm and feel very positive about the whole endeavour. However, that alone will not turn their idea into a great success. Having a great product or service is never enough to make it in the business world.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
Comments from a Copy Editor: The One Grammar Mistake Everybody Makes
Which one is correct? What I can glean from years of copy editing is that most English-speaking humans believe words get capitalized because they are important. My name, which is “Mike,” is obviously important to me, and thus gets a capital letter. Following that rationale, you would be tempted to pick number one in the above picture as the correct grammar, but it’s not. That’s because “president” is referring to Sandy’s job description. The word “president” would only be capitalized if it was referencing her job title, as it does in this sentence:
By Mike Dineen9 years ago in Journal
Writing the Scene Transition
How can I write a scene transition? A short while ago, an acquaintance of mine, who had been thinking about becoming a writer for several years, finally made an attempt at writing a novel. As usual, I insisted that before attempting a novel it is imperative to practice writing short stories, but to each their own. Right?
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Journal
Writing a Great Synopsis
I AM A REBEL BY NATURE, in school, at home, in relationships, at work; my default is usually to find my own modus operandi to success. When I achieve, as I often do (85% of the time) life is lovely, but when I miss, it's a bitterly-hard pill to swallow, but never bitter enough to start overdosing on the unhealthy prescriptions of others. I still Do It My Way; just with a more learned approach. And in some ways, I guess the process of writing my first book has succumbed to the same (de)fault.
By Marcus "Paradise" Dawes9 years ago in Journal
Up Your Confidence Game
We all have a measure of confidence, whether tiny or over grown. How you use it however, is the key. Whether you're facing a job interview, a business pitch, or going on a first date you need to be confident in yourself, and know how to express your confidence appropriately. Why? Because confidence opens doors, and compels people to positively respond to you. It's infectious. Confidence attracts people, resources, opportunities and good fortune your way. So why do some of us display less confidence than others, and what should you do to improve your own self confidence levels?
By Precious Ofoegbu9 years ago in Journal
