In many countries books, authors, and avid readers are appreciated and respected. Even though writers are usually respected, everyone who has tried writing as a profession knows how hard work it is, and how few writers can make a living by writing alone. In Britain, however, author, librarian and academic … Read >
Authors Don’t Have to Sit down to Write Fabulously
Sitting still at a keyboard and typing away for hours and hours a day is necessary from time to time, but if a writer works this way for long periods back ache, sore shoulders and stiff neck may become problems. This is exactly why some authors occasionally try and write … Read >
Making Art out of Old Books
In many places, second hand books have so little value that people try and give them away, but sometimes even it won’t empty bookshelves at home. New forms of art are constantly being developed, and one of them involves old books. Some artists cut books to form new objects, some … Read >
Ten Tips for Fabulous Travel Photography
Before You Travel
1. Consider Your Camera Strategy
Do you invest your money and learning effort in one camera kit, or do you have two, three or even four cameras around that you use in different situations. Both strategies have their advantages. If you want to become a photographer who … Read >
Is This the Future of Ereaders?
The sales of ereaders specifically designed for reading ebooks has gradually been declining during the last year. Likely explanations are that most heavy readers already have an ereader and others use tablets for reading ebooks. In any case, Sony has introduced a product that may show us one of the … Read >
Top Ten Writing Tips for Nonfiction Authors from a Fiction Author
Writing is craft that some writers learn in their daily work and others learn by taking courses. You might think that nonfiction and fiction writing require very different skills, but it is surprising how many bestselling authors write both types of books. Some have started writing because they were journalists, … Read >
Book Reading: a Video of Helsinki, Finland Travel Guide
The majority of overseas visitors arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital in the summer. During summer weekends, however, local people migrate to their summer cottages they have built on lake and sea shores around the country. In the winter, on the other hand, a visitor may encounter peculiar local habits, such … Read >
Creo Parametric Guidebook Series Available at Amazon Kindle Store
Jouni Ahola has conducted training courses on Creo Parametric 3D modeling software for many years in many countries across the world. He knows all the common pitfalls practically everyone new to the Creo Parametric will face and what are the most important features that everyone should master. His advice has … Read >
Research: Tablets Have a Positive Impact on Studies
A few years ago, the University of Illinois conducted an experiment that was doomed to fail. University students received Apple iPad tablets with instructions to use them for their studies. The students didn’t get any other instructions, tools, or support. Yet, the experiment was a success.
The experiment was conducted … Read >
In Addition to Writing Well, It Doesn’t Hurt to Master These Skills
It is true that published authors have other skills besides their ability to write well. The important thing is that getting published is not black magic – if you approach it like a business or a large project at work where you really want to succeed, you see the big … Read >