The 10 Tips for a Good Maintenance of your Fountain Pen

If travelling by plane, it is a general rule to follow with fountain pens to fill or empty them completely and keep them stored in vertical position with the point upward. This will avoid leakage.

Written Communication vs. Visual Communication

'Written truth' meaning non-fictional educational books, in this instance, is the cornerstone to higher education. Yet, 'written truth' is only part of how we gather information in visual communication. The written word, known as 'meaningful content' on the Internet takes precedence over website graphics. Website graphics and editorial illustrations illustrate the content, and that in itself tells us that text ranks higher in website hierarchy. Even though 'a picture is worth 1,000 words,' the written message is still more intelligent and is the most accurate way of communicating online.

Visual Communication: What Does It Mean?

“The greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to see something. . . To see clearly is poetry, prophecy, and religion, all in one.” ~ John Ruskin, Painter Visual communication involves our eyes, heart, and mind. By the time we reach adulthood, we have millions of visual images stored in the dark recesses of our minds. Our memories serve us and ground us. Our minds reminiscence and recall visual messages during our waking and sleeping hours; which in turn, visual imagery form our thinking, attitudes, and personalities. Since visual messages are penetrating our hearts and souls, take a moment to learn what visual literacy and visual communication actually mean.

The Coming Article Directory Shake Out

A bold prediction for 2006: there will be a shake out in article submission directories. Nothing earth shattering, but something quality authors must be made aware of before submitting articles to sites that don't measure up.

Stop! You're Both Right!

When is it wrong to be right? In this ever-shrinking world, foreign-based names can be an issue for those who value accuracy. So, when the issue arises, do you show what you know or go with the flow?

Attention Freelancers -- Set a Goal for Fun and Joy

This article suggests setting a goal and/or goals that are for fun, joy, confidence and self esteem.

Stop Thief! That's My Content!

In the digital age, protecting your intellectual property can be a monumental task. A few simple steps can go a long way towards protecting your ideas and designs online.

Make More Money From Your Freelance Writing Experience

If you're a freelance writer, don't just write more to make more money. Try some of these other ways to increase your income from your freelance writing experience.

The War of Wordcraft

I love to write. I hate being misunderstood. So I write, edit and revise. Actually, I perform quite a war dance on my keyboard as I create my posts. I use Microsoft Word 2000, an online dictionary, and Google. The dictionary and thesaurus in Word are pathetic, as are my outdated reference books of the same names. Thus, the online dictionary and the related thesaurus get a good workout as I try to avoid repetition, cliches and lifeless words.

Writing a Thesis Statement

This article deal with writing a thesis statement for a long document such as a Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. A thesis statement answers the research question and such be included near the end of the introduction. A thesis statement provides focus and direction to the writer and the reader.

Is Grammar REALLY Important for a Second Language Learner?

Most students ask this question simply because in their own experience they have always been presented with two main scenarios, and nothing in between. In this article we will find out more about the role of grammar in a second language class.

The Hero's Journey: Ice Age 2, the Meltdown (2005) Deconstructed [basic]

188 stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about...

Writing Tips - Internships

If you're having trouble breaking into the writing business, these tips on taking internships may be just the key to getting yourself and your material recognized.

Writers Organize!

Are you unorganized? Here is one trick to help!

Online Tools Make Translation (Chinese/English) Easier

A list of online tools which may help to do translations, especially in Chinese (traditional and simplified) and English.