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Meg sat at her desk. Her pen hovered over the parchment. Many times the pen moved toward the parchment and then away. She had writer's block. Her new book had just been published. She had promised a series of three books. A story that told tales of dragons, villains, and, of course, the fairy tale love story. Instead of writing the sequel, she sat stumped. Worried she wouldn’t be able to deliver.
By Jessica Briggs8 years ago in Journal
The Perspective of a Digital Writer
As a writer who has only even written for the internet, I can say that it's not that hard. I mean, of course, the writing itself is hard, especially if you're putting in your utmost effort, but that's not what I'm saying. I'm talking about the creation of your own image in the digital world. It really is as simple as entering an email and password to begin your writing career, or any digital career at that.
By BrightWhiteSnow (Hailey)8 years ago in Journal
Getting the Best from Your Writer's Group
Here's why you may want to join a writer's group. Working with other writers can really help! Being an author is a solitary business. No matter how you do it, the job involves spending hours on your own getting the words down on the page. A writer's group can make a huge difference. An activity which can be very isolating actually introduces you to other people with the same interests and problems. But not everyone really benefits from membership. There are ways in which it can stifle your creativity and kill your ambition. It takes a little care to avoid this.
By Sebastian Phillips8 years ago in Journal
Call Centers, or How I Learned to Stop Caring and Love Pay Cuts
When I was 18 years old, I was getting quite tired of working at a grocery store. On and off for several years, I juggled different positions such as cashier or being a cart pusher, and when this proved tiring, I ultimately decided to find a new avenue of employment. Being a fresh graduate, I had next to no qualifications that could have made me a benefit to any employer. Myself, I knew that I was at least moderately good with computers and that I was a fast typist.
By Rasputin Carrey8 years ago in Journal
Why Should Employers Encourage Volunteerism from Their Employees?
Supporting the community is great and all, but whats in it for me as a company? What's in it for me as an employer to make time for employees to volunteer during their shifts? We have quotas/metrics/time commitments to meet and customers to support. We come to work and do our job, isn't that enough?
By Ember Phoenix8 years ago in Journal
The Puppet Show
Social media has turned the world of communication upside down in the last decades; with radical changes that affects how impressions are made and how people interact with each other. It has become crucial for companies to enter in this new world of technology, renewing their marketing strategies to continue reaching and satisfying their customers. Though most organizations still struggle in understanding how social media might be used to engage and sell, it is imperative for them to change and most of it is because “there will be even more changes in the coming years, because social media marketing continues to extend from the marketing department to nearly every aspect of a company’s business” (Hendricks). But what is this so-called thing known as social media? “Social media is a based application that are available and allow developing, consuming, and sharing user generated content” (Vinerean). Society has change on an enormous level; nowadays, it is no longer important to have self-approval, but the new source of power and fame is the community approval to each action and decision that is made. Every individual of the new generation is craving acceptance and recognition; they want to be part of something bigger than themselves. That is exactly what social media has to offer; the opportunity of sharing yourself with the world, and leting them have an opinion about you. Because of the increasing importance of social media in our daily life, marketing has to push itself into it. This essay will highlight different sources about how Marketing in social media is engaging consumers and companies in a unique way that not only helps them to sell more, but get feedback and advertising for free; and also, will discuss the perfect marketing technique to engage your audience.
By Marivi8 years ago in Journal
Why I Love Story Writing!
I've honestly been writing stories since before I can remember. I've always been a creative child, and I've grown into a even more creative, but now experienced, young adult. Here are some of my favorite things about writing and why I've stuck with it for so long.
By Sarah8 years ago in Journal
What Being a Professional Cook Is Really Like
Growing up I have always found an interest in cooking. I grew up watching my grandparents cooking or baking various things for the family which led my interest to pursue a career in culinary arts at first.
By Myles Bowman8 years ago in Journal
Must-Have Wardrobe Staples For Your Next Interview
A wise man once said, "You need to dress for the job you want." It's true, and a classic bit of advice for people who want to get ahead. We live in a society where people judge others by the way they look — especially when it comes to job interviews.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
Business Podcasts That Will Boost Your Career
A lot of people might say there's no business like show business, but if we were more realistic, business in and of itself is something that is ever-changing, unpredictable, and at times, downright amazing. A person's skill in managing, communication, and just keeping up with the current trends of the business world can make or break their career and financial independence.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Journal
The Benefits of NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month. The goal is simple: complete your first novel draft within a month. Target word count: 50,000 words. I can tell you that this is a lot easier said than done. It's a challenge for any writer, whether you're a budding beginner or an excellent expert, this challenge is a real challenge. Whether you reach that target word count or not before December, you can learn some valuable skill sets as a writer. As they always say, it's not the winning but the taking part that counts.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Journal
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Is the Difference?
We live on a planet that is governed by the fundamental law — “survival of the fittest.” It is applicable to every living organism on this planet. Survival is the first and foremost goal of every living being. However, in order to ensure it, it is important to posses the right capabilities and skills. Be it predators that need to learn to hunt for their survival, or birds that need to fly, all of them need to be adept in acquiring the right dexterity which is essential for their survival. Humans initially needed skills that were necessary to protect themselves from the immediate threats. However, the nature of skills that were required for evolving, and the old skills that were once necessary became obsolete. With the development of society, survival of the people was inter-dependent. This made it essential for the people to acquire skills that could be put to use in order to service the needs of the society, and in exchange, earn a living and a respectable position in the society.
By Sandy Dsouza8 years ago in Journal