1) Network with real writers in pro associations likeMWAorSFWA. 2) Write your first book nights and weekends and sell it to a small press for peanuts. 3) Self-promote like an angry monkey and build a giant Twitter fanbase. 4) Sell your next book for real money.—$55,420 Journalist.D...
The myth of innate artistic talent does a disservice to the discipline and practice behind artistry. People tend to think that people are just born artists. While some people might be more artistically inclined, becoming a good artist takes practice. We wouldn’t expect anyone to be able to s...
Milan Fashion Week is well known for its ability to captivate audiences with iconic collections that push the boundaries of fashion. From the classic elegance of Italian luxury brands to avant-garde designs that redefine contemporary style, the runway becomes a canvas for artistic expression. One of...
Of course, some celebrities are more vocal than others about their alma mater. Matthew McConaughey lets everyone know where he came from, so no surprises there. The actor is also a Professor of Practice at the university's Moody College of Communication, and graduated in 1993 with a Radio/TV...
Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason Best quote: “You gentlemen aren’t really trying to kill my son, are you?” The killer scene: So many to choose from, but the surreal crop-duster chase is an essential sequence from the Master of Suspense. A monumental achievementIt’s ...
Benjamin Kanarek: First I studied architecture in college, then worked as an architect for a few years, when I literally fell into photography. A serious accident– I fell from a mezzanine 5 meters high–but landed on the toe of a photographer. HDYGT: That had to hurt– the poor photogra...
This can be a fun change of scenery and adds a sense of adventure. Family Talent Show: Organize a talent show where each family member can showcase their skills, whether it’s singing, dancing, magic tricks, or any other talent they have. Encourage applause and create a supportive and ...
Today, as Mars moves back into Capricorn, we discovered that a bunch of people got paid twice, for at least one pay period, but almost certainly two and very possibly three. Worse yet, some were paid out of the wrong fund (and we are talking federal grant money where every penny has ...
President Grant had ordered all Native Americans to move into their defined reservations by January 31, 1876 or be forcibly moved there. Custer’s 7th Cavalry (including his two brothers, brother-in-law and a nephew) had been sent from Washington to what is now Wyoming to forcibly move the...
college students through a research lectures prize promoted by the University of St Andrews, the institution which validates my degree (yes, that’s right, peasants – I am a St Andrews postgraduate student). Granted, it may have been a bit bold for someone who had been a doctoral ...