In 1963, American artist Edward Gorey published The Gashlycrumb Tinies, a book of drawings and rhymes, a most iconic alphabet book that was dark, macabre, creepy and playful. “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs,” The Gashlycrumb Tinies begins. “B is for Basil assaulted by bears. C is for Clara who wasted away. […]
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You might have a strong plot, but how do you make it compelling? There might be hooks and twists, intrigue and mystery, surprises and great action, but what makes a work of fiction, really, a page-turner? Characters! When you create characters readers want to spend time with, your plot becomes secondary. And it doesn’t work […]
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Do you want to take advantage of an ever-growing market but are not sure where to start? Do you know how much profit there’s to make in purchasing distressed properties and getting them market-ready? If you’ve never done this before, it might be daunting. How to get the property at the right price, how to […]
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If the worst came to the worst, your home would really be your sanctuary. That’s where your prepping efforts should concentrate, writes Ted Riley. Riley explains that whatever the disaster, in order to fight back and survive, you need to build your pantry as much as your immune system. Then you’ll be ready in any […]
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