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Want to write the perfect rough draft? You shouldn't, because just getting out the story is good enough.

Many freelance writers find that they can work more efficiently when someone reads a rough draft and provides honest feedback. This can be a valuable tool when used correctly, but it can also be detrimental if you fail to find the right audience.

Here is an overview of the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft, and possible sleepers from the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft.

Many fans put a lot of stock in who their teams take in the NBA draft, but the best players aren't always the ones taken first. This article outlines ten NBA All-Stars who weren't even taken in the first round.

A review of the Denver Broncos draft picks since the Mike Shannahan era as compared to the previous 13 years of Broncos history.

Last night, the NBA draft came and went. Many teams' fans are left dreaming about what the future holds for their new superstars and fans of other teams are left scratching their head.

The Rams suffered through a rough 2007 season, but have the pieces to rebound in 2008. In addition to Steven Jackson and Marc Bulger being healthy next year, the Rams have the #2 pick in April's NFL Draft.

How to draft well in your Fantasy Baseball draft

This article discusses how to start a five-paragraph, 300-600 essay--a common assignment for passing high school writing standards and Developmental English courses in college. The keys include start in the middle, and write every other line.

Who will be selected with the 16th through 20th picks in the 2007 NBA Draft?

A mock draft of the first 14 picks of the 2008 NBA Draft.

Sports fans talk all the time about basketball and football players that were steals in the draft but here are a few baseball players that weren't drafted until the 20th round or later.

The 49ers had the worst offense in the league last season. Using their early draft picks to take a wide receiver, tight end, or offensive lineman will go a long way to bringing the team back to respectability.

The 2007 NFL Draft featured many surprises that will affect the league and its teams for years to come.

It's over, put your tailgates up and throw away your foam fingers. Football season is long gone and there is nothing you can do about it. Sure the Arena Football League has started play, but who actually watches that crap.

On some mock draft boards, Brady Quinn was on his way to being selected first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. That is not exactly how things went down, as the Notre Dame quarterback waited patiently to be selected in a private suite of the Radio City Music Hall.

the NBA draft is unique in that the worst team doesn't always get the first pick of the draft. While this may make for exciting television, is it really a fair system?

This is a very detailed look at every position on a fantasy baseball roster, with advice and suggestions on widely-available players that will make a significant impact in the next couple of months.

We all know about Calvin Johnson. We know he can catch a football with the best of them. We've heard about LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. Yeah, they can hurl a pigskin pretty far and pretty accurately.

After reading an article stating that Kevin Durant should stay in college, I decided to compile a list of reasons for him not to.

My wife is an Author Coach and she recently mentioned to me that one of her clients is having trouble with berating herself when she writes. Do you insult yourself when you write?

Ever dreamed of writing the next great Hollywood screenplay? Starting June 1st, you can start the process of making the dream of writing a screenplay a reality.

In general, I don't believe in writer's block because it's a blanket term. There are a million reasons why you might feel unable to write, all of which have differing origins.

Excuses, excuses...Do you make excuses for why your manuscripts aren't accepted by editors or why you haven't finished writing your novel?

The U.S. Defense Department will be proposing that certain lenders be curbed and considered as predatory.

A short, funny illustration about how writers can get bogged down by self-editing.

Editorial on workplace conflicts, learning from them and moving forward as a professional in America economic market place.

Why meeting new people works better in theory.

So many people have problems and fears about writing, that they just try to get each assignment done and over with as soon as possible. When you are writing for business purposes, that may actually cause more harm than good.

Are you a non-romantic trying to be romantic? Here´s how to write a great love letter that will touch your lover´s heart!

Author of the Zibby Payne series for kids

A personal mission statement is more than just a list of goals. It is an announcement of who you are and who you aim to be. Learn how to write your own effective mission statement and what you can do to get people to support you.

The homework blues. Every child and parent gets them. They present in September and stick around until sometime in June. So what is a parent to do? These are some common situations and the solutions to go with them.

On March 5th-March 9th, Tia Wood held an online Outlining Workshop to help with writer's block and general novel outlining. The text is available on Associated Content.

Before you send off that children's story you wrote, read the following tips to find out how to give your story a fighting chance.

If you enjoy writing and you pursue a hobby or activity that others might enjoy, why not try your hand at writing a "how to " book. Here are a few steps to get you started.

There are a million things you have to say to people to find a better job. And every one of these things needs to be said effectively, in a polished, persuasive manner. The best way to do that is to rehearse. Here's how to practice saying the right things the right way.

At 2000 words a day, by the end of the month, you will have a total of 60,000. That's about the average size of a novel.

On March 10, 2007 the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden opened up its newest and most long awaited attraction since 1904: The Oklahoma Trails.

A look at big weddings in comparison to smaller weddings.

It has been said that virtually everyone dreams of writing a novel at some point in their life. This is Part One of the story of how I actually did it.

Local NEPA cover band, The Hairy Edge, sits down for a chit chat covering everything from musical influences to their thoughts on downloading music.

Do you think Straight A's are impossible? Think again. This handy guide will help you fix your grades and get your A's.

This article teaches you how to choose the best PLR membership site to maximize your revenues.

Writing a last minute English essay that is due in 4 days may seem impossible for some students. Family, work and financial worries can easily crowd out important assignments that are due at the end of the week. But rather than give in, here's what you should do

Do you suffer from writer's block? or Do you have difficulty write your ideas down? Learn how to overcome writers block and increase your speed it takes to complete an article.

The recent additive of an essay section on the SAT's have led many high schools to a scramble with pushing students to do more writing, and in a sense, this is a good outcome.

This is a great lesson plan to help your students increase their creative writing skills and prepare them for standardized testing.

Step by step instructions for crafting a unique walking stick from a native tree branch. Includes how to strip the bark, and smooth and preserve the wood.

Being a baby boomer isn't easy. Too much of being middle-aged means hanging out with medical personel.

With tons of hands on experience, refined through the most popular internet searches, I have compiled a quick and effortless how to DIY wedding shower invitation piece.

In just under five weeks the insanity will begin again. Tens of thousands of would-be novelists will take up the challenge of National Novel Writing Month in the attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days.

If you can't seem to fit it all in, then try these six tips for studying to get the work done and get you back to the fun!

Insight into the question Carrie Bradshaw never quite answered on the popular HBO show.

Heather and I chat about what it's like to work in a brewery, live in Alaska and what the Alaskan Brewing Company is doing to help clean up the Pacific Ocean.

Here is a book report format you can use with 4th or 5th grade students. It includes a break down of paragraphs and a scoring guide.

Revising is the biggest part of any author's career, but it doesn't have to be the most difficult. Find out how to fast track the years of trial and error most writers experience on their way to mastering the art of revising.

Five tips to writing better poetry shows five of the most important habits of professional poets.

If you enjoy writing fiction, you know the creative high it gives. You feel like a free spirit--You get to create your own world, complete with you own characters and setting.

This guide will help writers, students, speakers and others who need to prepare themselves for a project that requires research and knowledge on a subject - and FAST! When working on a deadline, it isn't always possible to rely on what you know or study a topic in depth.

Whether one is writing a historical essay, submitting a paper for college admittance, or composing a business proposal, knowing how to write a thesis statement is crucial. The mechanics of a thesis statement are identical in any type of writing.

Review of a dark comedy directed by Curtis Hanson.

A personal video set to music is a fantastic gift to give for Father's Day. I made one for my Dad, and you can do it, too.

My thoughts on why poor grammar and spelling turns me off a piece of writing, even if the concept is good.

The day to day account of the filming of the independent Southlan-Films production SHUDDER

Why do some students excel at writing essays while others do not? Simple, they know the formula. I will take through this formula in detail . . .

This article shares my 10 years of experience working with inventors.

An interview with Science Fiction writer and editor of Tales of the Talisman magazine, David Lee Summers.

This article discusses the procedures for implementing a new project at a typical industrial installation.

Aspiring writers can successfully create and market their own book by following these guidelines.

Nearly everyone has thought about writing a novel, but very few of these ambitions ever turn into a completed novel. Here are seven guidelines that will help you get beyond thinking about writing your first novel and enable you to finally finish it.

creative writing courses and workshops are an important tool for the aspiring writer. This article details the hows and whys of workshopping groups and details why you should join one.

Editing and Revising can be simple!

This is an overview of copyrighting and the written word. Contains tips to copyright your work and protect poetry, fiction, or audio work produced.

If you've made your characters people to care about, living a fantastic (or harrowing) story, there's no reason to scrap the project. What you might be dealing with is a literary "battle of the bulge". In other words, it's time to edit ... carefully.

An article describing one of the best ways to improve your writing skills.

This article will help you to prepare a professional office memorandum.

Platform is a big word in publishing. Seriously, it's a critical component of getting a book sold. It's so important, in fact, that many experts recommend that you start to build your platform long before you're ready to submit your book for publication.

Many life experiences and events that Salinger went through are comparatively similar to those he has Holden go through. Here are some concrete examples from, "Catcher in the Rye" of these similarities.

Many students have never had the opportunity to experience the Iditarod race. The book Balto is an easy read for students who are just learning the english language and is a fun book too.

A brief introduction to the mindset, background info, and techniques that make a truly quality research paper.

Trapped 'N' Passion is a short stort of what drives author's, poets, and songwriter's, too write, when too, and why they do. This article gives a clear voice of just what pushes the writer from quitting a project when all hope seems lost, and drive on.

Just like everyone has a great novel inside them, we all have poetry in our souls too. Find out how to write what's inside you by reading this informative article today!

For fans of Star Wars and movie buffs alike, this book is a fascinating blueprint for A New Hope

The writer enrolls in an online screenwriting class with dreams of seeing her script on the big screen.

A class project that can help pay for future class projects? It's a reality.

Concentration on the writing styles of six writers' from different writing genres, including technical writing, academic writing, and fiction writing. Comparisons are drawn from different writers' composition style and the steps to writing a book.

The submission process isn't hard, but you have to do your homework. You don't have to be a professional, but if you act like one, odds are your manuscript will be carefully considered, not end up getting the "round file" treatment.

You may not realize it, but many people would love to learn things you do. Why not let them benefit from your knowledge and experience -- and get paid to do it?

Help your students understand how to liven their writing with word choice and voice.

A resume is usually the first official contact you have with a potential employer. It can make you look good, or it can blow your chances of getting a certain job you're after. Find out how to write your own resume by reading this article!

Most small business owners don't market consistently because they say they can't afford to. However, if you combine one low-cost method with one free method, you will never have an excuse NOT to market.

Outlining your next article or story may seem like a throwback to junior high school, but it may be just what you need to get organized and write faster. Here are some tips for creating and using an outline.

This is a lesson plan I created for my Master's program in Education for the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It is designed for grades 8-12, and is easilly adaptable. It uses the NteQ lesson format, a format which fuses technology into common lessons.

Do you have your ladder leaning against the right building? If not, that may be why you are procrastinating.

With many schools approaching mid-term, it is time for many students to take the dreaded essay exam. All it takes is a little time to carefully read the question, brainstorm and edit to reach your goal of a passing grade.

Even if you have never written any poetry before, you can still write poetic wedding vows that you and your partner can cherish for the rest of your lives together. All you need to do is follow these 4 simple steps.