Freelancers and Small Business Owners: What to Look for in a Chamber of Commerce

In a previous article, Why Every Freelance Writer Should Join a Chamber of Commerce, I advised that every freelancer should join a Chamber of Commerce. However, not all chambers are effective. Here I will outline what every freelancer and/or small business owner should look for before joining.

Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis- A defeat of Government of India

Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis - A defeat of Government of India

Really Good Word Usage – No. 20: Shall I or Will I?

When do we use shall instead of will or will instead of shall? The short answer to the question is that, to an overwhelming extent, in American English, will as a verb meaning intend to can be used in every construction where will or shall is a choice.

Getting Past Writer’s Block: A Writer's Tip

Writing content can be a struggle sometimes, but this neat tip can save a lot of time trying to come up with new and different ways to write - especially if you are used to writing about the same subject over and over again.

Fluency Disorders: Stuttering vs Cluttering

While the spoken word is taken for granted by most of us, the use of the verbal language is challenging for millions of individuals living with speech-language disorders. It is estimated that approximately three million individuals, of all ages, suffers some form of fluency disorder. For many of those individuals daily communication is a struggle and their verbal ability does not open doors but closes them in the areas of academic, interpersonal relation, professional development, and personal achievement.

35 Promotional Tips for Writers

There are many ways to promote yourself as a poet and writer.

Category of a Verb in English Grammar

The system of the English verb is rightly considered to be the most complex grammatical structure of the language. The most troublesome problems are, indeed, concentrated in the area of the finite verb, and include, in particular, questions tense, aspect and modal auxiliary usage. This seems to be an area of grammar which has always gained the greatest interest in language learning. We can say with little fear of exaggeration that learning a language is to a very large degree learning how to operate the verbal forms of that language.

Should You Talk about Your Book Idea Before It's Finished

There are two schools of thought on this question. One is that you should never talk about your book idea. There are two reasons for this viewpoint. One is that if you talk too much about your book, you will dissipate the energy it takes to actually write your book. The other is that if you talk about your book and get negative feedback, it could discourage you from writing it as well.

Tips from Robert Ludlum on Writing a Compelling Thriller

This article is based on an exclusive two hour interview with the late Robert Ludlum about his career in writing and a discussion of his writing techniques in creating a successful thriller novel.

What are the Primary Strategies of Article Marketing

There are several distinct article marketing strategies, and if you aren't doing either one or the other, you are not as effective as you could be with your article marketing. Do you know what the strategies are and which are most effective? Read this now and find out....

Writing - How to Become a Better Writer

There are a number of things you can do to become a better writer, and fast...read how here!

Greatness Is Daring To Fail

A fictional account of one man's struggle for greatness based on true facts.

Continually Create Content Without Kicking Your Butt

A short article about continually creating compelling content.

Finding When and Where Suits You for Writing

Knowing when and where is the best time or place for you to do your writing can make the difference between good and bad writing, and high and low productivity. Get some basic tips on how to establish what's best for you.

Article Rewriting - A Professional View

Article rewriting is more difficult than most think it to be. The reason for an article to be rewritten should be clear prior to rewriting since the approach of the job will be dependent on the ultimate objective. Here, we discuss some of these objectives and the reasons why rewriting may or may not be successful.