Cross-Dressing and the Pursuit of Happiness

The gender roles of The Merchant of Venice exemplify the themes of the play. At the same time, however, they illustrate separate motives. The women are concerned with emotional and spiritual happiness, while the men are concerned with material happiness. In the end, nevertheless, the couples manage to bring happiness into each other’s lives.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Backstory and Refusal

The Mentor's Backstory is often made explicit. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde tells Bonnie he cut part of his foot off.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Characters and Archetypes

Characters and Archetypes Though not critical, it is useful to keep in mind the concept of the loop, which is most often used to neatly close a story (which does not necessarily mean that all challenges are resolved). The very first sequences link to the very last.

The Real Purpose of Sex in Literature

The varying purposes of pornography, erotica and characterization in literature.

Blank Books: A Writer's Best Friend

Blank books are everywhere these days. Whether you're drawn to the ornate, artsy variety in the gift department of your favorite bookstore or the spiral-bound type that are available in bulk at back-to-school time, or even the cheaper, dollar-store variety, blank books are a must-have for any writer.

Chinese Translations

Demand for Chinese translation is growing at a fast pace because of the ever-growing business potential of China as a country. Chinese translation is also necessitated by the fact that China has a huge human resource, which is not familiarized with English language.

Gaelic Translations

A remarkable feature of globalization is that the expansion of opportunities coincides with contraction of cultural boundaries. Language forms an important part of this shrinking world, as it is a means of communication. Some languages may be isolated to small pockets of the world and used in specific communities. Gaelic is one language that is spoken by about 3555,000 people across the globe and is mainly used in Ireland and some parts of Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, and United States. Gaelic translation is done for varied purposes. It could be for technical or cultural purposes or to enable individuals to read literature available in Gaelic.

German Translations

Growth and development in Germany has consequently led to availability of several economic opportunities. Germany plays a major part in international trade and business and indirectly influences lives of millions of people across the globe. This has necessitated many non-Germans to learn German language to be able to communicate with business partners and so on. Not all may be able to learn the language. Many people have started providing translations of written texts that help non-Germans access German technology, rules and regulations and so on.

The Secret Formula for Creating Best-Selling Titles

With the right title, your book can fly off the bookstore shelves, clog the internet wires and stuff your bank account full. But with the wrong title, it can languish untouched, unpurchased and unfulfilled. To create a best-selling title you must-

Why Should I Write?

The art of reading and writing is taught to children both in the home and school. Numerous are the teaching aids used to accomplish this as early as possible. Educators world wide want students to excel in reading and writing because the written matter whether on paper or on the internet is vital for effective communication. Have you ever thought for a moment what the world would be like without writers?

Reaping Benefit from Your Writing Group

The old saying is true. You do reap what you sow. This goes for your writing group as well. You can reap some wonderful benefits from being a part of a writing group, but there are some things you should remember to get the most of your experience.

Teleprompting-A Speaker's Dream Come True

The first teleprompters were created in the 1950s by Fred Barton Jr., Hubert J. Schlafly and Irving Kahn. At the time Fred Barton was an actor and suggested the teleprompter as a way of assisting the performers who had too many lines to memorize in a small amount of time. The technology since then has changed drastically and the use of teleprompting has increased substantially.

Hardball Learning: Six Hard-Hitting Strategies for Capturing Your Listeners' Hearts and Minds

Do you have the backbone to engage your audience in a conversation? Long after the presentation, hardball presenters and their material remain memorable. Use these six simple strategies to shift your position from podium-presenter to focused facilitator.

Creating A Writing Flow - Make Writing Effortless

How to get into the flow state that makes it easy to write quickly and well.

Finding When and Where Suits You for Writing

Knowing when and where is the best time or place for you to do your writing can make the difference between good and bad writing, and high and low productivity. Get some basic tips on how to establish what's best for you.