While Millicent is highly unlikely to have either the time or the inclination to whip out a ruler to check whether that bottom margin is really a full inch (although Mehitabel might), she will be able to tell t
Use spaced repetition Make visual connections Share what you're learning Get more sleep Move your body 1. Acronyms and acrostics (mnemonic device) You may already be familiar with acronyms and acrostics as a mnemonic device. This method requires you to create a new word or group of words by...
Divide 400 by 50 weeks (accounting for two off-weeks), and you get eight pages per week. Divide that by your typical number of writing sessions per week and you’ll know how many pages you should finish per session. Now is the time to adjust these numbers, while setting your deadline ...
It’s not surprising that this section falls flat in so many proposals; many, if not most, proposers don’t seem to understand the purpose of the annotated table of contents. Many, many proposers labor under the misconception that what agents and editors expect to see in this section is si...
I highly recommend submitting to as many publications as you can. The acceptance rate for anthologies and magazines is quite low, so you're increasing your odds of being published if you get that story out there to as many editors as possible!
Many people ask, “How long does it take to learn a new language?” I believe the answer should be that the journey never ends. But for those who are in a hurry, they often come across the idea of “frequency lists.” These are compilations of words that are used the most often in...
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The font family includes eight styles in total that were designed to work together to add levels of sophistication as you incorporate each element. For example, you can use Decorata Regular as the base, and then add the Lace and Filigree styles to add detailed flair to your words. This ...
I, along with many others think that the red British K2 Telephone Box is a marvelous structure – why wouldn’t you want one in your property?Many people sport a red telephone box in their home or garden as a sort of quirky accessory. They are used as tool sheds, decorative garden ...
What is the make of this portfolio? I cannot find one like this that is not made of paper/card and 30 pages max capacity. Please help!! I can’t even begin to estimate how many times a year I hear this particularcri de coeur, both via e-mail (boo!) and popping up...