Turning Goldfish into Gold
Today: *** Turning Goldfish into Gold *** A Personal Writing Coach for Less Than $20 a Month *** Practical Writing Prompt of the Week: Back Issue Secrets *** Reader Feedback: From Salon Owner to Photographer *** More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, To most folks, a gold fish is a gold fish. It [...]
Photo Tip: Tell your Camera Who's Boss
YOUR CAMERA AND MIDDLE GRAY Last week we talked about composition. This week, I want to turn your attention to light. Without it, you have no image. So today, let's focus on how your camera sees light. If you look at a standard gray scale one end is pure white and the other is pure [...]
A Lesson from Oprah, Britney, and Martha
WHY YOU SHOULD DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD STAR What do Britney Spears, Oprah Winfrey, and Martha Stewart have in common? Well, for starters, they're among the wealthiest women in the world today. And that is due, in large part, to the fact they they've all diversified their businesses. ** Oprah Winfrey doesn't just [...]
In 2008, More Fun, New Passions, and a Better Income
Today: *** Houston, Hong Kong, Austin, and San Francisco... *** Can you write a simple letter? *** Practical Writing Prompt of the Week: Write yourself out of your story *** Reader Feedback: Cayenne in Your Shoes Does More than Warm Your Feet *** More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, Wait until you hear [...]
Photo Tip: Paint With Your Camera
COMPOSE YOUR SHOTS WITH PURPOSE Since this is the first month of our "new year" for the photo challenge, I want to quickly recap a few fundamentals -- basics you should be thinking about every time you snap a photo. First, get in close. Literally. Get closer to your subject. Fill the frame corner to [...]
Hitting the Road for the Holidays
HITTING THE ROAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS -- NINE TIPS As travelers begin to plan their holiday excursions, websites and blogs fill with advice on how to better travel by air. Rarely, though, does anyone talk about road travel. Yet according to the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics, at least 91% of holiday long-distance [...]
Picking An Editor's Brains
Today: *** Picking the Brain of an In-Flight Editor *** Write for In-Flights -- The Hidden, Lucrative Market *** Practical Writing Prompt of the Week: Pairing Photos with Articles *** Reader Feedback: A Press Trip with Accommodations, Food and Transportation Included *** More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, I wonder if Ann Silva [...]
November's Photo Challenge Theme: A Season for Family
NOVEMBER'S PHOTO CHALLENGE THEME: A SEASON FOR FAMILY As the days get shorter and colder, we're coming into that time of year when it's most important to be with our family and friends. You may be traveling this month to do just that -- whether it means getting on a plane or driving the car [...]
