Limericks - What to Do With Them?
Author: Peter Finlayson Posted on 01-19
After completing over 500 limericks in the last year, one always faces the dilemma of "What now, what do I do with them?" It really depends on your long term strategy. Is limerick writing going to be a fun pastime, or do you intend getting
How People Use Documentation and How to Write it Mo
Author: D Harland Posted on 01-19
There are a number of well known factors that impact the effectiveness of documentation, both as an aid to learning and as a guide to getting the job done. An approach to documentation known as minimalist has been around for many years, but
Fast Article Writing - Announcing 4 Best Steps to F
Author: Sean R Mize Posted on 01-19
If you're spending more than 30 minutes writing a short article, I suggest that you read this one in its entirety. In here, I'll share with you my personal secrets that can surely help cut your writing time in half: 1. Know your topics. Bef
Write to Excite, Delight and Entice
Author: Suzi Elton Posted on 01-19
When you do your business writing, consider incorporating the principle of Excite, Delight and Entice. What this means is that you emotionalize your writing in such way that your readers cannot only picture themselves living a more satisfac
Effective Ways For Making Requests!
Author: Karen Chai Posted on 01-19
We hear of requests made often and we also make quite a lot of them. Sometimes, we hear people asking us for help and usually we tend to listen only based on closeness of the relationship. Say parents request, most probably those needs to b
Short Stories in Hindi
Author: Jennie Gandhi Posted on 01-12
Short stories in India have their origins in oral story telling which were handed down from one generation to the next. Short stories tend to be more concise and brief. Just like short stories from different countries and languages, short s
News Articles - What Can You Say When a Discussion
Author: Todd Royer Posted on 01-12
I used to be on the board of directors for a small private school. Mostly that meant I went to meetings to review strategy problems for the institution and, of course I did lots of fundraising. The meetings were often long and usually follo
Of Pigs and Paragraphs
Author: Harlan Hodge Posted on 01-05
It recently occurred to me that writing is a lot like that old story about those three portly brothers venturing out on their own. Let's call the first one Lazy, because he was always trying to find the easy way out. Let's call the second o
Effective Communication - Hear the Unspoken, Speak
Author: Bethany Rule Vedder Posted on 12-30
Are you a good communicator? Do people understand you easily? I've had several experiences lately that made me realize once again the tremendous importance of EFFECTIVE communication. I tend to forget that everything I do or say, or DON'T d
Preparing Children For Effective Writing
Author: Shashank S Posted on 12-30
Most tests like SAT and ACT now have a separate essay writing section. Even state standard tests have included essay writing. As a result of this, it has become important on the student's part to be fluent at writing. Obviously, it is the r
English is a Crazy Language
Author: Michael M Walsh Posted on 12-30
I received an e-mail from my Spanish friend. Being single he is looking for a senorita and told me he was cutting his eyes open until he finds the right one. I realised he meant, 'I am keeping my eyes peeled.' How do I explain to him that w
The Joy of Perfect Self-Expression
Author: Dr. Gary S. Goodman Posted on 12-24
I always wanted to be a capable writer and a spellbinding speaker. But I had nothing to say. Worse, I had no skills with which to communicate. And on top of these issues, I was scared, suffering simultaneously from both writer's block and s
Reasons Why Shakespeare is Called the Bard
Author: Kenny Leones Posted on 12-24
William Shakespeare is also referred to as 'The Bard'. The term bard originally meant a friend who likes writing poems indeed Shakespeare gained many friends through his plays. 1. These days "The Bard" is used to call a revered and famous p
Subliminal Message - One of the Many Effective Pers
Author: Maria Paule Posted on 12-22
The basics of persuasion show how easy it can be to manipulate people's mind. With enough knowledge about how the mind works and sufficient skills on making the most out of this knowledge, one can make another person act according to the fi
4 Vital Elements in Unleashing the Undeniable Power
Author: Maria Paule Posted on 12-22
Whether it involves making your hubby give you the latest Louboutin pumps or convincing your boss why you should get that desired promotion, the technique all boils down to that absolute power of persuasion. Persuasion is defined as a form
3 Effective Techniques of Persuasion - Know the Psy
Author: Maria Paule Posted on 12-22
We are confronted by persuasion in our daily lives. Restaurant owners want us to try their new cuisine while movie makers want us to watch their latest movie to make it blockbuster. Influence of other people is a permanent part of our lives
