Article by S. Roberts
Power Play are twenty explicit stories published by Xcite Books. The Stories focus on power play games where control is everything.
Posted by: admin | 01-05-2012 | 08:01 PM
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Article by Tony Papajohn
Have you ever channel surfed, found a movie that caught your attention, and got so involved that you had to watch the whole thing? And even if you had to leave and someone else was watching, didn’t you ask later, “Well, how did it end?” At the very least, you were curious and will watch it the next time it’s on.
Posted by: admin | 01-02-2012 | 08:01 PM
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Article by Bruce Hale
Looking for a tale to kick off a speech, enliven a meeting, or connect with a sales prospect? You can find stories in a variety of locations. Which type of story you pick depends on your personal style and what objective you’re trying to achieve.
Posted by: admin | 01-02-2012 | 06:01 PM
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Article by Rangoo Srinivas
The short story format originated from Europe. The Tamil world believes that the short stories in Tamil can be traced back to the seventeenth century to ‘Paramartha Kurunkathai’ a transition from the classical Tamil poetry. V.V.S. Iyer started a new trend in the 1880s giving the short stories its profound form. Pudumaipithan started the next stage of Tamil short storiesand many other writers came out with brilliant stories in Tamil.
Posted by: admin | 12-12-2011 | 03:12 PM
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Article by Mikal Jhonson
When people write a story online, they need to watch out for some common errors that they might make. These errors can take a lot away from the story and reading it may stop being pleasurable for the reader. To ensure that your story keeps the readers involved and absorbed, stay away from some of the common mistakes that are being pointed out in this article.
Posted by: admin | 12-10-2011 | 12:12 PM
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Article by Peter Lackey
A short story collection is a group of stories can be from the same author, about the same subject or be in the same genre. Something that ties the stories together makes the compilation or collection. The collection “and they’re off!: Stories From The Racetrack, is a compilation by D.S. Williamson that is a compilation of stories from a racetrack.
Posted by: admin | 12-08-2011 | 08:12 PM
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Article by Jon Sinn
If you want to learn how to get women into bed, you should be ready to be creative when coming up with material you can use for a conversation. Creative story telling is something anyone can do, as long as you have the humor and the daring to tell some really naughty stories.
Posted by: admin | 12-01-2011 | 02:12 PM
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Article by Elizabeth Kirwin
How to Pitch a StoryEver wonder why we refer to convincing an editor a story is worthy by pitching a story? I have. Im a baseball enthusiast, and it makes a lot of sense to me. When the editor is at bat with you, he or she has a few swings to make before making a connection through the story idea (ball) that could end up being a base hit or a home run. Naturally, everyone wants to hit a home run when they go to bat with an editor. Sometimes publicists and writers do have to walk to first base for the story assignment. Here are some helpful tips on how to pitch a story to an editor and how to at least hit a single, double, or triple if not a home run on occasion.Use an Editors Time ProductivelyTime spent on the telephone with an editor is more like a gift from God. If you want to be successful at purveying a story idea, its best to have the information you want to convey rehearsed, or in note written form prior to your call. Try not to spend more than 10 or 15 minutes speaking about your story idea. Always ask the editor, Is this a good time for you? before beginning your pitch. Another great way to reach an editor is by a well-written e-mail pitch. In either case focus the presentation or conversation on your story idea(s). If the editor is interested, he or she may ask more questions. If not, the editor should tell you.Facts, Sources, ImagesThe editor needs to be interested in the theme of your story. A quick 2-3 sentence synopsis should offer an original focus or angle on a topic related to the publication. For example, if I wanted to pitch to Ms. magazine, Id want to have a feminist event, profile, or feature idea that would be appropriate. Identify potential research sources for your story, or elaborate upon contacts with experts in the area, to let the editor know you are capable of tackling the subject. This expansion on your topic is key to keeping the editors interest. Many magazine and newspaper editors will also ask you up front about the availability of photographs to go with the story. Be prepared answer this question with some viable suggestions for photos and a creative approach. By now youve sold the story idea. So, dont forget to ask about the availability of a staff photographer from the publication to assist with photos. Where do I Find Stories to Pitch?Whether you are working for yourself or an organization or company, you have your comfort zones. These are vendors you are doing business with, your immediate environment, and social functions that seem aligned with your work. Go outside of your usual boundaries, experiment in other social venues, and talk to people as often as possible. I look for story ideas when Im on assignment with a story. Because I write daily, I know that one story will inevitably lead to another. I also pick up story ideas in the bar, at the university where I work as a teacher, from other clients, from students, local activists, or during outdoor group activities such as hiking and camping. I listen closely to what people say, and I carry around my favorite pocketbook sized bungee notebook to record my thoughts and story ideas. When I have an editor on the telephone, or am lucky enough to meet one in person, I act like I did when I played ball: I just start pitching. Tools of the TradeOnce, I had a bead collection I acquired from a friend who was sick of beading. She said to me, if you just look at the collection long enough, youll have ideas. This is what I did, and this is how I made my necklaces. For writers, I recommend they look at as many hard copy and on-line publications as possible. Dont forget to obtain a copy of the current Writers Market. Its a useful publication for profiling buying publications. I suggest the budding writer look into publications in sync with their personal interests. For example, I enjoy backcountry hiking and camping. I would probably want to contact outdoors magazines to pitch them some stories. I also have an interest in local newspapers, travel, educational, and holistic healing magazines. Ive pitched to all of these types of publications. When you find a publication you really like, write down the editors name, e-mail, phone number and start to pitch. Theres also a great writers site called http://www.writingformoney.com. For $ 8 per month you can review an interactive on-line listing of publications which are currently buying new work. With these links, you can visit the publications directly, read about them, and e-mail the editor your pitch. The longer you look at these tools of the trade, the more ideas will percolate.Hit a Home RunYou want to hit a home run with an editor and land a story? Well, try going to bat with two to three story ideas instead of just one. Or the story youve developed can be pitched at different angles, which may make it more suitable for your publication of choice. Make sure to view at least several articles from the publication itself before pitching an editor, so you can have an idea of that editors taste in material and style. All of these tips should help you land a great story, and even more in the future. As with baseball: practice. With practice, youll learn how to pitch like an expert.
Posted by: admin | 11-26-2011 | 07:11 AM
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Article by John Bradley Jackson
“If you’ve heard this story before, don’t stop me, because I’d like to hear it again.”
Posted by: admin | 11-23-2011 | 03:11 PM
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Article by Doug Stevenson
You can give a presentation that’s a dazzling display of information and your vast intellectual knowledge, but when all is said and done, people remember the stories.
Posted by: admin | 11-22-2011 | 02:11 PM
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