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How to Write a Haiku for Children
Poetry is a great way to express yourself, and an excellent way to teach children how to write creatively. One of the best ways to get children involved in writing is to present them with poetry that is suited to them. A haiku is a simple poem that can be about anything, and is an easy form to mak
The Winner Stands Alone. Chapter 02
The Winner Stands Alone is my new book. Please Read First ChaptersChapter 02 Release dates: March 19: UK / April: France, Greece, Holland, Russia, USA/ May: Australia, Iran
General Knowledge Pt. III
Please go through these pages, at least once, as and when you have some leisure time. Today, the age of competition, the collection may be useful for the students, who are preparing for their competit
How to Write a Terza Rima Poem
While many poets favor free verse, experimenting with the terza rima form can add discipline and density to one's poetry. The terza rima rhyme scheme has been employed by many notable poets throughout the course of literature, from Dante to Robert Frost. Many modern poets still employ the terza rima
How to Interpret the Greek Myth of Pandora's Box
According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on earth. In revenge for Prometheus stealing fire from the gods, Zeus handed Pandora a box that contained all the evils of the world. Tempted by curiosity, Pandora opened the box. The evil contents of the box immediately flooded out and fille
How to Publish My Own Book With Great Distribution
"Great distribution" and "self-publishing" rarely appear in the same sentence. Great distribution involves access to advertising, book reviewers and bookstores. Publishers and distributors invest in promotion because they hope to make money on a book, and in many cases have already extended an advan
Historical Fiction Genre Characteristics
Historical fiction is a story set in a time previous to that of the writer and reader, with characters who react in varying degrees to historical events.
Types of Latin American Literature
Spanish is one of the world's most prolific languages, so it's not surprising that Spanish speakers have contributed a vast body of works to the literary canon. From Latin American immigrants in the U.S. and Canada to the Argentine tip of South America, Latin American literature has made its mark on
Therapy of poetry: 1
Poetry for healing is self encounter and resolution. You reach for yourself to find yourself. The strength is in your worst weaknesses.
The Importance of Reading Books
Reading a good book may be a relaxing pastime, but it also has long-lasting effects on the way we live. Read a book to become a well-rounded individual.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms ( 三国演义 ) - Chinese Classical Novel
Written by Luo Guanzhong ( 罗贯中 ) in the late Yuan and early Ming period (the exact period is not known ), the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, continue to be the most popular classical novels in Chinese
Enhance Your Writing Skills by Reading Some Topmost Literature Units
If you are interested in literature books, then you can look up for various libraries in your local area. Books of different grades are also available for intellectuals these days.
How to Read Japanese Manga Online For Free
Manga and anime has moved from a fringe hobby in the West to becoming a mainstream pursuit with popular manga turned anime such as Bleach and Naruto airing on US television. Unfortunately US license holders lag months and often times years behind the Japanese publication of titles. The good news? Tr
A Study of Female Characters in Dickens and Austen - `Great Expectations' and `Pride and Prejud
The Victorian novelists, amongst whom are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen, were products of their socio-cultural environment. The assumption here is that the world of their novels would realistically
Don't Surrender Your Reading-Discount Magazine Subscriptions Can Still Be Located
There are really plenty of perks to having subscriptions to a magazine. To begin with is the fact that you do not need to go to a magazine stand each month to buy one.
Diorama Ideas for Greek Mythology
According to a passage in Ovid, Zeus seduced Leda in the form of a swan.Roine Magnusson/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGreek mythology offers a wealth of scenes to choose from if you're making a diorama. Greek myths recount the complicated interpersonal relations of the gods, the interactions...
How to Rediscover Your Path in Life
Rediscovering your path in life may be a difficult and painful process, especially if you have forgotten what it is you love to do over the years because of other obligations. Whether you have given up on a dream because of fear or insecurity, or lost your inspiration for one reason or another, ther
Vampire Bat Information
Vampire bats are nocturnal, flying mammals that feed on blood. They are seen mainly in Mexico and Latin America. Like all animals, they have a purpose in our ecosystem, but due to their feeding habits and nocturnal presence, they have inspired all sorts of horror stories that are not true.
How to Create Your Own Comic Books Online
If you want to create your own comic book but don't have the skill or time to draw out each panel yourself, you can find a free online comic generator to create your comic for you. By clicking specific preferences for the comic and entering your own captions, you can put the entire comic book togeth
Copy Editing Exercises
As with any talent or skill, copy editing requires a certain amount of practice to keep the ability honed. As a copy editor, one should have a command of grammar and vocabulary to effectively perform as a writer's ally, providing a second pair of eyes that catches spelling errors, misplaced commas