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Browsing Archive: June, 2011

6 Reasons Why it Sucks to be a Writer

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, In : Top Lists 

1 – The “Job” of Writers is Not Enough Recognized as a “job”.

It's a fact that the job of Writers/Authors is not enough recognized as a “job”. How many people have been victim of mockeries and derision after saying that they wanted to be a Writer? The job of a Writer is usually seen as something that requires an amazing talent because most people tend to know more about the popular Authors. What these people ignore is that you can be a successful Writer even if you are not aske...


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The Online Writing Communities: A Great Resource For Literature Fans

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Sunday, June 26, 2011, In : Literary Resources & More 
 

First let's explain what is an online community. An online community is basically a virtual group. By “virtual” we mean that it's on the internet as opposed to a group of people in the “real world”. This virtual or online group are usually linked by the same interests. If you like to cook, for example, you could join a forum that is related to recipes. For instance, this forum can be called an online culinary community. So an "online writing community" is a community where people ...


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How to Write a Love Letter

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Friday, June 24, 2011, In : Writing Tips & Guide 

 

A love letter is not just good for Valentine's day, but it's good at any time. Why? Because without love, everything is harder...everything. So let's add some love to this blog and let me tell you how to write a simple, yet effective, love letter whether you want to write a love letter for her or for him.

The purpose to write a love letter to someone is, of course, to express your love toward that person. One myth about love letters is that it should be written like a poem and nothing coul...


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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martins Bestseller

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Monday, June 20, 2011, In : Book Reviews Rubric 
 

A Game of Thrones by George Raymond Richard Martins in the top 100 On Amazon

 (Picture Taken From Amazon.com)

 

Today we present to you a series of four books entitled A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martins. This set of books is in the top 100 on Amazon.com for more than 73 days now.

This book has been published for the first time in 1996 so imagine! The story related in these books is mainly taking place in, Westeros, an ima...


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How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead by Ariel Gore Review

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Thursday, June 16, 2011, In : Book Reviews Rubric 

  

Do You Want to Become a Famous Writer?

If you are reading this post you are probably interested in becoming a writer, publishing your book and becoming a famous writer. If this is your goal, let me tell you that you should head for this and believe in it because it's possible. We will give you some advices to help you.

How to Become a Famous writer?

We will go straight to the point. To become a famous writer, you need three things: get ready to “take action now” and not waste your ...


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The Demon Girl by Penelope Fletcher eBook Review

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, In : Book Reviews Rubric 
 

Title: The Demon Girl
Author: Penelope Fletcher

Synopsis: The Rupture created by demon kind (fairies, vampires and witches) caused humans to shelter themselves inside so-called Temples and train children to become Clerics and fight demons. The most feared demon is a fairy. Rae Wilder was left at a Temple with no family known of. She grows up accepting that demons are bad, but one day that all changes. She goes on an adventure that changes her whole life. She meets fairies, a vampire, and a ...


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One Thing That Google +1 Button Can do For Writers

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Saturday, June 11, 2011, In : Literary Resources & More 
 

First of all, let me explain to you what is the “Google +1 Button”. As the name suggest, it's a button called “+1” and it's made by Google. That button is placed on websites' pages and every time that people visit a website and like the content of that website, they can simply click on the “+1” button to kind of give a good quotation to that website for other web surfers. If you want to know what it looks like, check to the top left of this blog. This button has been implemente...


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The Impact of Digital Printing on The Publishing World

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, In : Writing Tips & Guide 

 

Digital printing is just a fancy word to say that it's printing through a “digital” technology instead of a “mechanical” technology such as it was done in the past. The difference between these two is very important. Let's say for example that you want to print a one page text through a mechanic printing (the old way of printing), you need to have the original of that paper physically (in your hands). Then, by applying some kind of a physical pressure over your paper (letterpres...


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As a Writer How Can Your Friend Help You Write Better?

Posted by Ali & Aerica on Friday, June 3, 2011, In : Writing Tips & Guide 

 

 

 

Ever have problems with writing a story? Maybe a road block or even not sure about an idea? Sounds like you need a D.S.F. What's a D.S.F.? It's a little term I coined to mean a “designated story friend”. This may sound a bit like a sales pitch but once I list the pros of having a D.S.F. you will be thankful for this small little tip.

A D.S.F. is a simple little helping accomplice to your writing needs. A person there to bounce ideas off of for your latest writing adventure can h...


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