393 articles on "story"

Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?

Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot? by: Nick Vernon Creative Writing Tips – How we usually begin the preparation stage in the writing process is… We think of an idea for a story We think of a suitable theme We plot Once we com...

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An Easter Treasure for Your Family

An Easter Treasure for Your FamilyReview of The Jesus Garden: An Easter Legend by Antoinette BoscoBy Lisa M. HendeyCertain books hold a special place in the heart of any parent, and on the family bookshelf - The Jesus Garden: An Easter Legend (Paulin...

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Jackie Chan Is Loved By One And All

Jackie Chan a multi-talented personality has his own charm that attracts people around the world to watch his films. The actor is known for his perfect timing in comic scenes and his breathtaking stunts. Chan has the privilege of being one of the pop...

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Royal Family Trees

Royal Family Trees by: Trevor Dumbleton If you are interested in genealogy or history, royal family trees are excellent illustrations of the strange, convoluted, and always interesting tales of kings, queens and nobility. Take a look at a few th...

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Visiting the Library

Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning and discovery for everyone. Ask at the library about getting a library card in your child's name and, if you don't already have one, get a card for yourself. The LibrarianIntrodu...

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More Stories? How Exciting!

More Stories? How Exciting! by: Ed Williams One of the nicest and most frustrating parts of being a writer of stories is that when you’re out somewhere, people will come up and tell you stories - lots of them. I’ve actually been at book sign...

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How to Pitch a Story

How to Pitch a Story by: Elizabeth Kirwin How to Pitch a Story Ever wonder why we refer to convincing an editor a story is worthy by “pitching a story?” I have. I’m a baseball enthusiast, and it makes a lot of sense to me. When the editor ...

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History of Chicago

No city is born instantly; there is always some history or an event which leads to its formation. The history of Chicago begins with the French explorers, named Marquette and Jolliet in 1673. They were the first outsider to set foot on this land whic...

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$300,000 Jury Verdict For Victim Severe Hurt In Vehicle Accident

When handling a vehicle accident claim, it can in some cases be necessary to be able to show that the defendant's story is not truthful. Sometimes all an attorney has to do so as to establish this is to show that the defendant lied or told an ac...

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Chicago Cubs Tickets for a Day Of History

For fans of the "Cubbies" nothing means more than getting Chicago Cubs tickets and watching to see if "this is the year." The Cubs are one of America's oldest professional sports teams and have become a part of American history and culture. For ...

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