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5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
Excuse my naivety, but what is a content mill?
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
5 Cautious Steps to Take to Make Money Writing at Content Mills
Lots of good advice, thanks for sharing!
WiseFool, on 07/05/2014
What is Pyrrhic Substitution in Poetry?
Thanks, Jo. I agree, 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' is a beautiful piece of work. All of Owen's are great, but Anthem really stands out.
Ooh, good for you! I can imagine when you hear the words, "it can't be done", you get in your 'game on' mode. ...
WiseFool, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
I believe that rational politics should adopt the principle that political entities should correspond to geographical, cultural and ethnic boundaries. There are two rational options in the British Isles:
1: A united, independent Britain next to ...
frankbeswick, on 07/05/2014
What is Pyrrhic Substitution in Poetry?
'Anthem for Doomed Youth' is one of the most perfect poems I've ever read. Thanks for this article, it's always good to be reminded of things I'd half-forgotten.
I'm currently trying to write poetry in English according to Welsh bardic ...
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L.E.L.): Poetic Genius as a Girl
She did it in illustration of the picture, which was reproduced in 1833 for that purpose. I'm really pleased to find someone taking an interest in the subject and period though! Thanks for the heads up.
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
Michael - We are definitely of the same opinion here. I'm very, very well aware of Irish History. Where possible, I undertook Irish history modules during my MA, and I've got bookshelves worth of history books about the country. I've written ...
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
Was the Irish Potato Famine a Genocide?
Frank and Michael - My apologies, gentlemen. I should have mentioned that I was heading off into the wilds of Somerset and Kernow for a couple of weeks. Hence I wasn't here to reply. I'm back now though!
Frank - It's good to see that you have ...
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
What you need to survive the zombie apocalypse
Thanks. It never hurts to be prepared :)
Hillius, on 07/05/2014
Charities - to give or not to give?
Thanks for commenting :)
Yes, I wonder if they realise that their 'marketing' techniques have the exactly opposite effect than intended?
Tiggered, on 07/05/2014
Charities - to give or not to give?
I couldn't agree more. Devoting your time shows more empathy than simply paying off your guilty conscience and, unlike money, your work cannot be squandered away. Thanks for stopping by
Tiggered, on 07/05/2014
Bannockburn Live Review: Remembering 700 Years Since the Battle of Bannockburn
You're welcome. No point writing something when there's already a great piece (or four) online.
AlexandriaIngham, on 07/05/2014
Bannockburn Live Review: Remembering 700 Years Since the Battle of Bannockburn
I'm sure you would have. Without the wee one it might not have been so bad. There were a lot of talks for adults, and some great book signings and talks. Next time something like this happens though, we know to have the buggy if we still have ...
AlexandriaIngham, on 07/05/2014
Bannockburn Live Review: Remembering 700 Years Since the Battle of Bannockburn
PS Thanks for linking my history articles!
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014
Bannockburn Live Review: Remembering 700 Years Since the Battle of Bannockburn
I didn't see any of this, as I was away, but it certainly sounds like something I'd have been interested in attending. I'm sorry it was such a chore for you with a little one though. :(
JoHarrington, on 07/05/2014