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Write A Picture!

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

It can take quite a leap to get from the written word to a movie screen.
A screenplay, for all its clear descriptions of where characters are and what they say, has to work hard to meet the dramatic immediacy that we expect from films.
1. Stick To The Present Tense
Writing in the present tense helps, keeping [...]

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Tragedy

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

The word tragedy comes from the Greek tragoidia, consisting of two
possible words. The first one is tragos, meaning he-goat. The
ancient Greek tragedy was influenced by the Peloponnesian satyr
play. As the Romans called them, “Satyrs” were fauns–goatlike
creatures–who were famous for being constantly drunk and chasing
nymphs. The second word is oidia, which comes from the root
oeidein meaning [...]

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Garibaldi Relais in Sciacca

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Garibaldi Relais is a bed and breakfast in Sciacca, located in Via Garibaldi
Welcome to B & B Relais Garibaldi – Sciacca
In environments of a building exclusive of the beginning of the twentieth century, has been carefully restored, located in the heart of Sciacca, live the charm of a dwelling elegant and discreet and the [...]

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Should You Do a Writing Course?

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

First, let’s tackle the question that is uppermost in many aspiring writers’ minds: “Do I need to do a writing course to sell my writing?”
No. Absolutely not.
I have never done a writing course (the kind with assignments and feedback). Yet I’ve now had published (or have in production) around 56 books for children, half a [...]

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How to Write a Short Article Under 500 Words

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Online publishers, ezine subscribers, and Web visitors want short, useful information. Use this “500-Word Article Formula” to create trusting, confident, and lifelong clients and customers.
How to Write this Short Article
1. Create a benefit-driven title so people will open your email. Put pizzazz into your title. Dare to be outrageous!
2. Create a snappy one [...]

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