How to Tell or Write a Story

Humorist Rix Quinn offers a simple formula for presenting new information.

How to Speak So Your Audience Will Listen

Communications consultant claims the easiest, funniest speech is often the one the crowd likes best

Listen, Listen, Listen

One of the most important things you can do at a meeting is to listen to the other person. Here are a few tips on how to make sure the other person is in the limelight.

Technical Writing in India

Technical Writing in India: Is it as good as anywhere else? Technical Writing generally translates to a piece of writing that conjures up an image in the mind of a layman about any device or software...

How to Position Yourself to be an Expert

Whatever kind of freelance or consulting work you do, one of the fastest ways to get yourself known and respected as an expert is to start writing articles.

Persuasive Communication

Is all communication persuasive? Sometimes, it seems it is. At the least, we can say much of our communication includes a persuasion component. Consider this article, which takes an editorial rather ...

Journaling In The Now

Living in the present moment is something people generally don’t do. Yet, it is so important to our happiness, what we attract, and how we live our lives. Usually, we don’t live in the present moment because either we don’t take the time to do so or we don’t have the skills. Life and Business Coach, Catherine Franz, shares in this article, a simple easy way to use journaling during your day to learn to transition over from living in the past to living in the now.

The Publishing War

Looking for a publisher? In North America, there are hundreds of thousands of people who dream of becoming a published author. They write in their spare time, on their days off and well into the night. Most of them, however, are reluctant to step into the 'war zone' that is the publishing world.

Does Becoming a Published Author Enhance a Business?

While publishing a book is an advantage in some instances, it can be a disadvantage in other instances. There are parameters that need to be followed for successful publication, and there are certain requirements that must be met for successful publication.

Public Domain - The Philosophy of Freedom

The philosophy behind the public domain is simple and very powerful. To elaborate we must first look at the traditional way in which Art and Intellectual property is governed. It is controlled by one thing, and that is...

10 Laws of Great Storytelling

What are the 10 laws of great storytelling? You'd be surprised by the answers ...

Impro-versation: Improvising in Conversation

We admire actors who are able to spontaneously improvise amazing lines. This article describes basic principles they use that can also be used in your conversations to gain freshness and fluency.

Creative Presentation Openers That Work - How to Capture Your Audience's Undivided Attention

A great way to begin a presentation is with an attention-getting device that will get the audience EXCITED about listening to the rest of your presentation. This article describes and provides examples of the top seven types of presentation openers.

The World of Writing: According to Authors Dave and Lillian Brummet

The authors of Trash Talk share insight into the world of writing - great advice for new authors.

How To Evaluate Writing Contests: Six Starter Questions

Ask yourself these questions before entering a writing contest or competition.