A hobby, whatever it may be is definitely a fun activity and a stress buster. There are so many activities people do in their free time and to relax their stressed mind. The common and popular hobbies are Stamp and coin collection, music, painting, photography, reading and cooking. Among long, long list of various hobby […]
Why Would Anyone Become an Artist?
The contemporary artist faces daunting odds of ever attaining large recognition or monetary success. This is just a fact of the world we live in. Art jobs do not, generally, pay high salaries, and the independent artist is almost guaranteed to suffer economic shortfalls. Even artists who are selling their work and gaining recognition tend […]
Copywriting Tips for the Creative Copywriter
So many copywriting tips focus on the boring mechanics. The structure of a page, active voice constructions, features vs benefits, blah, blah, snooze. Yes, those elements are extremely important, but you can read about them elsewhere. I’m going to take you into more exciting territory. Read on for copywriting tips focused on unlocking your creative […]
E-Publishing Basics: How Long Does an Ebook Have to Be to Make Money?
I run a blog on ebooks, with an emphasis on writing and e-publishing fiction for the Kindle, iPad, Nook, etc., and one of the questions that often comes up is this: How long does an eBook have to be? If it’s fiction, does it have to be novel (and, if so, how long should a […]
Thesis Statement Writing
Writing a thesis statement can be one of the most important, yet most difficult parts of your entire paper. There seem to be varying rules and standards that need to be applied in order to determine whether or not your thesis is of high quality or not. However, there are some universal rules that, if […]
Factors to Consider in Creative Writing
Creative writing is more than providing people with information. It is the art of sharing one’s thoughts and emotions. It is like giving your readers a part of yourself. Not everyone is given the talent to compose one. But if you are willing to learn, there are a lot of ways to consider. Here are […]
‘Begging’ by Siphiwe Ka Ngwenya
Should we feel compassion or any sense of empathy for beggars? It may often seem as if beggars should be Oscar winning nominees for their acting abilities. They seem to be masters at acting sad and desperate. And what can we do but feel sorry for them? Siphiwe Ka Ngwenya wrote the poem ‘begging’ because […]
Wordsworth’s Literary Precedents
William Wordsworth developed a comprehensive theory of poetry, in part, due to a request from Samuel Taylor Coleridge to write such a theory, and in part to act as an explanatory introduction to the second edition of the Lyrical Ballads. The first edition of the Lyrical Ballads met with mixed reviews, and was criticized for […]
Know More About XAT Question Papers
XAT exam consists an objective paper and the duration is 2 hours. There are three sections in XAT question paper: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning Analytical Reasoning and Decision Making. Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability XAT exam also has negative marking. So, one should move slowly and attempt questions one is sure about in XAT […]
The 7 Elements Of Creative Writing And How To Implement Them Into Your Writing
The 7 elements of creative writing are character, plot, setting, point of view, style, theme and literary devices. Just about everyone agrees on what the elements are though not about how much or how often they should be used. Even if you don’t plan to use any or all of these elements in your writing, […]