Monthly Archives: October 2006

How to Say no to Impulse Buys

Posted on October 19, 2006 by admin

Behold! We reveal the secrets to shopping willpower. Welcome to spending season–that heady period from October through December when catchy holiday displays and special offers abound. There you are, innocently window-shopping, when you spot a pair of fabulous pumps–20 percent … Continue reading →

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What does He Really Want in Bed?

Posted on October 19, 2006 by admin

Getting your guy to share his fantasies–and sharing what’s on your mind, too–can bring fresh heat to your sex life and help you both feel more loved. Here’s how to help him to open up. 1.В Put him at ease. Create … Continue reading →

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Stories within stories

Posted on October 15, 2006 by admin

In her deceptively straightforward fictions, Margot Livesey absorbingly explores the layers of the human heart MARGOT LIVESEY HAS become known for writing the “literary page-turner.” In her novels, character becomes the action that drives a story forward. And the unpredictability … Continue reading →

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7 steps to a Powerful opener

Posted on October 15, 2006 by admin

How to write a first chapter that will keep editors and agents reading WHEN YOUR NOVEL manuscript is complete, you’ll send query letters and a synopsis to literary agents and publishing houses. Agents and editors often want up to three … Continue reading →

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Try sitting on your fiction for awhile

Posted on October 15, 2006 by admin

WAITING before you revise improves your chances of writing a more polished story ABOVE FRANZ KAFKA’S desk was a sign that said, “Wait.” It was his way of telling himself not to be too hasty in finishing a story. Lately … Continue reading →

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