Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Many require “reading fees” or prizes — like seeing your work in print — that you can only receive if you pay for it. Some legitimate contests do charge small entry fees, but often a fee can be a red flag for a scam, so those might be the […]
Continue readingAstrology can tell you a lot about a person. For instance, Leo women are passionate, ambitious, and creative. They work their hardest because failure isn’t an option for them. They would do anything for a family or friend in need. Here is everything you need to know about a Leo woman before committing to someone […]
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Astrology can tell you a lot about a person. For instance, Pisces men are creative, compassionate, and empathetic. They care deeply about their family and friends. Here is everything you need to know about a Pisces man before committing to someone with a Pisces sun sign: Pisces Man Personality Traits Unsplash / Farzad Mohsenvand Pisces […]
Continue readingThere is no movie quite like Teen Witch (1989). The teen fantasy movie was supposed to be the girl version of the mega successful Teen Wolf (1985) but was a colossal box office failure. However, as the film began being shown on cable, it developed a cult following among teens and is now a well-regarded […]
Continue readingAstrology can tell you a lot about a person. For instance, Cancer women are loyal, devoted, and sentimental. They have huge hearts and are willing to help anyone in need. Here is everything you need to know about a Cancer woman before committing to someone with a Cancer sun sign: Cancer Woman Personality Traits Cancer […]
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Have you ever been afraid of editors thinking you haven’t proofread your piece, even when you definitely have? Do you re-read your posts ad nauseam, only to still feel a sense of dread when sending your draft? Yeah, proofreading isn’t fun. Writing comes with a creative payoff. Editing gives you an authority edge. But proofreading? […]
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If there’s additional details (than required) gathered while working on a subject matter it is best to use only the essential variety and discard the restPhoto by Galen Crout on Unsplash There are instances in life when the best possible advice comes from the most unlikeliest of sources. In my fledgling years as a writer I happened […]
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📝 This Week’s Goal: Don’t “adapt” other people’s workPhoto by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash; Edited by the author The other day a prospective client approached me with an opportunity. They wanted an article writer to “adapt” content from other published blogs. “We provide the source material,” the client said. “You just adapt and submit for our blog.” […]
Continue reading“They said we was nothin’ but a bunch of drunk old fools,” Kelly murmured, hunched over the whiskey I bought him. “Worse things, besides.” “If you had it to do over again,” I asked him, “Would you still tell anyone?” As discreetly as I could I slid my phone closer to him. I hoped any […]
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It’s no secret that not everything in this world can be explained. Like dark matter, the Bermuda triangle, deja vu, and whatnot—they remind us that there’s a seed of doubt, an underlying level of uncertainty in things we share this planet with. No wonder some people are more superstitious than others. But even if you […]
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