Archive for the ‘Arts’ Category
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Back in the day, publishing was a pretty straightforward process. On the one hand, it was phenomenally difficult to succeed. You had to get the attention of the right editor at the right time, have a good publicist, and be extremely lucky to even be considered in the first place. ...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
If you have never done it before, writing a book can be pretty difficult. After all, there are so many different sources of information, so many different factors to consider, and so many different competing strategies. Should you write your manuscript all at once, or work on a synopsis and ...
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Writer’s all start out writing the same things. Most start out writing their diaries as children, and may move on to short stories or poems. However, when they decide that this is something that they want to do for a living, there are many different directions they can go. Some ...
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Sunday, January 18th, 2009
If you are a beginning guitar player, you may start out with a new and rather inexpensive model of guitar. That is how most start because they don’t have a lot of money, and they know there is a chance they won’t take the hobby too far. If they were ...
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Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Our sources of entertainment have certainly evolved over the years. We now have the luxury of enjoying all sorts of electronic wonders like computers, flat panel televisions, and micro sized MP3 players. However, the original past-time is still around. I'm talking about reading. No matter how much high-tech new-age equipment ...
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Friday, January 16th, 2009
Of all of the mixed martial arts tournaments that have arisen in the past few years, the ultimate fighting championship is perhaps the most well-known. Ultimate fighting is not exactly new thing, but it is a new incarnation of a type of competition that has gone on for centuries. Unlike ...
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Friday, January 16th, 2009
When I was a kid, I used to be a huge fan of the martial arts. Although my parents are pacifists and would not let me take karate with my friends, I used to dream of one day being some kind of samurai assassin. I knew all about the different ...
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Last year, I bought a beautiful old Victorian home that I am currently in the process of renovating. One of the improvements that I have made to this antique structure is installing stained glass windows in key locations. When I began researching this lovely accessory that would enhance my decor, ...
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Monday, January 12th, 2009
Some feared the popularity of the Internet would lower the demand for books. Though there is some truth to this, the outcome was not as bad as many feared. Some bookstores still thrive, though most cater to those who wish to buy new and up-to-date books. However, there are still ...
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Monday, January 12th, 2009
It seems that everyone has something that they like to do as a way to pass the time. Some people like working with their hands doing some type of arts or crafts project. Other people like to sew or work with yarn. My husband loves to fish and hunt in ...
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