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Empowering the Writer's Odyssey
Every writer embarks on a unique journey, often facing challenges that range from creative blocks to navigating the publishing world. However, with the right techniques and a supportive community, writers can overcome obstacles and unlock their boundless creativity. This article delves into the writer's odyssey, offering insights into conquering writer's block, understanding the publishing process, and finding empowerment within a community of wordsmiths.
By Pepe Magic3 years ago in Writers
Nuclear Explosion
A nuclear reactor is comprised of a number of fundamental components, the most notable of which are the fuel elements or rods, control rods, and coolant/moderator, in addition to the vessel itself, which is responsible for housing all of the other components. The components of the fuel contain the fissile material, which is typically either uranium or plutonium. This fissile material is then used as the fuel to generate nuclear energy by undergoing the fission process. The core of the reactor is where all of the nuclear fuel is stored, and it is also the location where the heat is generated. It possesses uranium with a modest enrichment level, in addition to control systems and structural materials. The following is a ranking of the nuclear arsenals of countries, from largest to smallest: Russia has 5,977 active nuclear weapons.The United States of America (5,428), China has 350, whereas France has 290. The United Kingdom (225), Pakistan (165), India (160), Israel (90), and North Korea (90).
By Tolulope Ibegbunam3 years ago in Writers
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In the ever-evolving realm of content creation, a copywriter emerges as a true wordsmith, an alchemist wielding the power of language to craft captivating narratives. At GETACOPYWRITER, we believe in celebrating the art of storytelling, and we're seeking ingenious individuals like you to be part of our vibrant team! CLICK TO JOIN
By MANJI DASHAN3 years ago in Writers
Zoe the village queen
Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young woman named Zoe. She was not born into royalty, but her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering courage had earned her the endearing title of "The Village Queen."
By Elijah Kilanko3 years ago in Writers
Top Fiction Authors
Wow, that's quite an extensive list of popular fiction authors! Stephen King being at the top is not surprising, given his incredible popularity and prolific writing career. If you want to try your hand at writing a riddle or a stupendously long narrative, I'd be happy to help or provide some guidance. Just let me know what you have in mind! sometimes you read a book that you just can't put down how do you like it and other times you find an author whose books you can't stop reading welcome to watchmojo.com and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 most popular fiction authors for this list we've looked at a combination of market performance and artistic merit in order to determine the best popular fiction authors thank you for the Hello for lists looking more specifically at classic English or international writers be sure to check out our videos on those topics all right now what do you do to try my hand at writing a riddle it stupendously long narrative number 10 george RR martin in tears winters cooling in the modern world there seems to exist two groups of people those who read Game of Thrones before watching the TV series and those who tuned in to the show before getting their hands on the original inspiration I am the sword in the darkness i Watcher on the walls I am the shield that guards either way a lot of us have read george RR martin my opinion has always been that the battle between good and evil is fought within the individual human heart all of us have the capacity for good all of us have the capacity for evil writer of a Song of Ice and Fire the fantasy novel series that inspired the show Martyn seen his fictional imaginings translated to the screen quite successfully when you play the game of Thrones you win will you die so successfully in fact he's been labelled the American Tolkien it's sex it's violence it's a very good read number nine philip pullman behavior of these particles is quite unmistakable dust is flowing into this man through his demon from a city in another world well much like ours in a parallel universe coexisting with our own to be a popular writer you naturally have to please a lot of people and there are few with a demographic as wide reaching as Philip Pullman's there are all sorts of reasons why fairytales are important and interesting and valuable to us one is that they engage with really deep human themes the British Ward Smith employs his own self explained brand of stark realism most famously in the His Dark Materials trilogy this trio of titles is aimed predominantly at the young adult market but it's invariably picked up by kids and grownups as well his reimagining of reality with generous helpings of unreality has many hooked and hankering for a demon of their very own just let them try to stop us number eight Tom Clancy after Grozny mr. Ryan an author first and a political critic second Tom Clancy saw his public profile rise in parallel to the popularity of his books I tell people the most important talent in writing his persistence that's probably the most important talent in anything his persistence sticking with it seeing it through not giving up his more than 100 million books sold attest to how strong that popularity is the Russians will stop at nothing to prevent Rania's from defecting they are desperate they've invented this story that he's crazy because they need our help to sink him before we can safely contact us closely associated with novels and stories tackling military life the Cold War the post Cold War era and espionage klancy appeals strongly to a male audience the author passed away in 2013 but his books remain strong sellers as do his video games that in addition to the film versions featuring his Jack Ryan character promised to keep that popularity alive for years to come anyway you can get that voice cut on a field trip look off your face not a chance that's what I like about you number seven Dan Brown one of the 21st century's greatest literary success stories Dan Brown has had readers waiting on his every word ever since Digital fortress was published in 1998 I wasn't under the impression that episode had endeared me to the Vatican oh it didn't but he did make you it was forma formidable a formidable rounds books about Harvard professor of religious I cannot sin balaji robert langdon including 2,000 angels and demons and 2003's The Da Vinci Code have propelled him to massive success thank you readers have been 2nd and 3rd guessing the author and his creation as they've followed the intricate clues that form the treasure hunts in these novels 5 dives each with 26 letters that's 12 million possibilities I've never met a girl who knew that much Brown has brought highbrow topics to the masses with healthy doses of conspiracy theories and thrills and he's built an impressive and loyal fan base as a result when you're a creative person whether you're a writer and artist a musician all you have is your own taste and you write to that taste and then you just hope people share your tastes number six Robert Ludlum what's your name what's your name all four of our writers leading up to this point have seen their works adapted for film and TV but few books have been brought to the screen as successfully as those of Robert Ludlum The Bourne Identity The Bourne Supremacy and the Bourne Ultimatum have all been brought to life with Matt Damon as the main man Jason Bourne is dead you hear me he drank two weeks ago the films did awesomely well but there's no smoke without fire Ludlum unfortunately passed away before the first film was made but his legacy lives on look at us look at what they make you give with an estimated 292 500 million books in print that's quite a legacy number five Michael Crichton another author who sadly no longer with us Michael Crichton's crowning glory in terms of his career as a writer was surely Jurassic Park can it happen because I know you've done a lot of research on this I wouldn't worry about it I think dinosaurs have been dead for a long time in there and they'll stay that way for quite a while the 1990 novel became a 93 Steven Spielberg super film and crichton's 95 follow-up heaped more Hollywood royalties at the authors door with an impressive educational background in medicine which allowed him to create the massively popular TV hospital drama ER Crichton's works would often carry a scientific and technological theme running alongside mankind's struggle to advance further he was brilliant at outside of the box thinking leave him alone he leaves us alone maybe he does my solution for 300 years number 4 John Grisham an old adage says that you should write about what you know and John Grisham knows a lot about law saying about 25 Bob you need not kill those kids for 10 years before becoming an author he worked within the courtroom when I wrote a time to kill 30 years ago was very autobiographical I was that small-town lawyer trying to you know survive and dream another big trial ever since his authorial debut in 1989 with a time to kill he has been relaying his experiences back to us in books like the firm the Pelican brief the client and the Rainmaker we've responded by buying 275 million copies of his books this is Jack Elam antics actual senior claims manual and within it there is an executive memorandum in title section you Grisham is one of only three authors to sell 2 million copies on a first printing the other two Tom Clancy and our next lady of modern literature you take my breath away number three JK rowling if you've never heard of Harry Potter then you've had your head in some seriously dense sand the boy wizard is world-famous and his creator is heralded by many as one of the great authors of the 21st century I don't think I had ever felt so excited I thought I'd love to write that I didn't ever thought about writing for children I'd never thought about aiming anything at that age group and yet it was the thing I was meant to write JK Rowling has seen her seven strong book series translate into eight box-office smashing blockbuster movies wielding its magic all over the globe from Transfiguration class to professor Trelawney from birdie bot tuba tilda back shot rawlings magical world has become as familiar as our own as a result she's had muggles of all ages transfixed for years you're a wizard Harry I'm a what a wizard and a thumpin good and I'd wager once you trade up a little number to j.r.r tolkien one page of this particular paper was left blank glorious nothing to read so I scribbled on his eye counting but in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit while Harry Potter is an undoubted hero within the fantasy genre his story is but one in a long list of fantastical epics a list topped and trail blazed by Tolkien one the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit the two most well-known adventuress set within the English writers magical realm of middle-earth set the standard for all fantasy based novels which have followed what has most captured the imagination for generations is the phenomenal attention to detail Tolkien leaves no stone unturned no Hobbit whole unexplored and no reader unimpressed the immensely popular film series based on his work have only added two tokens popularity in recent years before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions would you kill another partner you're not my partner I will design Cortlandt you'll put your name on it you will keep all the fees but you will guarantee that it will be built exactly as I design was actually worn by Queen Victoria when she was a little girl make sure that my eyes I'm blessing blood but not human I haven't been human for 200 years number 1 Stephen King there's Johnny thrilling his way into first place Stephen King is about as prolific a writer as the world has ever seen and he's maintained his popularity throughout his lengthy publishing career opening his authorial account with kerry in 1974 before following up with Salem's Lot and The Shining King very much started as he meant to go on continually reinventing the contemporary horror genre his books have often been made into movies helping to keep his name constantly before the public the result an estimated 300 to 350 million books sold in a variety of genres King is King today I've written some pretty awful things in my time if they can't differentiate I mean hey guys I'm alright you know I'm but of course I'd say that one night do you agree with our list which author do you like to read for more fashionably fictional top 10s published every day be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com remember you're tradecraft you
By Collins Fobri3 years ago in Writers
Cheap Flights to Dallas: Your Ultimate Guide.
1. Introduction Dallas, the third-largest city in Texas, is a vibrant metropolis that offers something for every traveler. From its iconic skyline to its diverse neighborhoods, Dallas is a city of contrasts. Whether you're a history buff, a sports enthusiast, a foodie, or a shopaholic, Dallas has it all. With its convenient location and numerous flight options, getting to Dallas has never been easier. So, let's dive into the details and discover how you can find cheap flights to Dallas and make the most of your visit.
By Aaliyah Kinsley3 years ago in Writers
We Are All Writers
Introduction We are our own worst critics in everything. My mind is always telling me I am not good enough to write, play music, or be worthy to be friends with anyone. You know what I ignore that voice and go ahead and do it anyway. I know I am not a major player on Vocal, Medium, or anywhere but I am doing Ok for myself, with a big subscription base and a lot of reads, so I am doing something right.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Writers
Virtual Exhibition Booth
Xpostands is at the forefront of redefining event experiences with their innovative Virtual Exhibition Booths. Seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with the essence of in-person interactions, these virtual booths offer a dynamic and immersive platform for businesses to showcase their products and engage with audiences worldwide.
By Xpo Stands3 years ago in Writers
Why Texas judges have so much power right now.
It seems like there's a concerning issue in Texas called "judge shopping," where litigants can pick their preferred judge for their cases. This practice has allowed Texas to file multiple lawsuits against the federal government and influence national laws. The situation becomes complicated because some Texas districts have fewer active judges, making it easier for litigants to choose a specific judge. Additionally, Texas is part of the Fifth Circuit Court, which has a majority of judges appointed by Republican presidents and tends to lean conservative. While some solutions like changing district court rules or passing a law in Congress have been proposed, the issue remains unresolved for now. Since 2021, there have been 31 separate lawsuits, in federal district courthouses all over the state, in which Texas has sued the federal government. Let's look at just one, in Amarillo, about immigration. The judge in this case - there was no jury - ruled that the Biden administration had to continue a Trump policy called "Remain in Mexico" that keeps asylum seekers out of the country. The Biden administration eventually got that decision reversed, but it took almost a whole year. And as they waited for the Supreme Court to do that, they also had to obey the decision and keep asylum seekers out of the country. All because of this one judge's ruling. And in fact, the Texas Attorney General's office, which filed the case, had sought this judge out specifically. And over the next two years, they would bring him cases against the federal government again, and again, and again. And he's not alone. Texas has gone back to this judge again and again too. You're not supposed to be able to pick which judge hears your case. But in Texas, you can. It's called "judge shopping." It's only possible in a place like Texas. And it's helped make Texas into a powerful weapon for changing how things work everywhere in the country. Each state in the US has at least one federal district court. Texas has four. They're the bottom level of the federal court system. Federal courts mostly hear cases involving national laws. And federal judges are appointed by the president. There are over 600 district judges across all of these courts. So several judges in each court. And usually the judge who hears your case is chosen randomly. STEVE VLADECK: Randomness is a critical principle because the idea is that the judicial system is supposed to be, on the whole, a neutral arbiter of legal disputes. But the US is big. There are a lot of big states. And even when a state has multiple federal court districts, some of those districts are still really big. Like this one, the Northern District of Texas. If you're in Lubbock, and your case gets randomly assigned to a judge in Dallas, that's a five-hour drive to get to court. So partly to solve for that, many districts are further subdivided into multiple divisions, and each usually has its own courthouse. But different districts have different rules for which case goes to which division. For example, over in the Central District of California, there are three divisions, with clear rules meant to make sure that cases stay local. But in the Northern District of Texas, those rules aren't so strict. It's much easier to file a case in whatever division you choose. Same with the other Texas districts. Here's where that becomes a problem. The Southern District of Texas has 28 judges for seven divisions. But for most of the last two years, two of those divisions have had just one active judge each. Here in the Victoria Division, that's been judge Drew Tipton. And in the Galveston Division, it's Judge Jeffrey Brown. And this happens all over the state. In the Northern District, this judge, Matthew Kacsmaryk, is the only judge in the Amarillo division. And Judge Reed O'Connor is the only one for the Wichita Falls Division. And that means that if you choose to file your lawsuit in one of those places, you know who the judge will be. So you get a situation where, over two years, the Texas attorney general files eight separate lawsuits against the Biden administration in Victoria, because they knew Judge Tipton would hear them. Cases about the border wall, the minimum wage, gun laws... VLADECK: Judge Tipton had sided with the state of Texas, had embraced a pretty broad view of why Texas could sue in the first place, and had issued nationwide injunctions barring the Biden administration from carrying out its policies. So, yeah, I mean, I don't think there was much of a mystery about why they would choose Judge Tipton. The second thing that makes Texas unique is where it sits in this chart. If the losing side of a district judge's decision appeals, it goes up to one of the 12 Appeals Courts, also called the circuit courts. A decision appealed from there goes up to the Supreme Court. And all Texas district courts report up to the Fifth Circuit Court, which, with a big majority of judges appointed by Republican presidents, is the most notoriously conservative of all the circuit courts, and broadly speaking, very likely to agree with even the most conservative rulings. We saw this when a private group filed a lawsuit in Amarillo seeking to ban abortion pills that had been legal for 20 years. In April 2023, Judge Kacsmaryk sided with the private group, saying the US Food and Drug Administration had to roll back its approval of mifepristone for the whole country. The Fifth Circuit Court largely agreed, and the case made it to the Supreme Court -- which then, actually paused that decision. VLADECK: But, you know, at multiple points we were hours away from this really shockingly broad and remarkable ruling, that would have dramatically restricted access to mifepristone on a nationwide basis, going into effect. And so, you know, I think the notion that like, hey, we walked up to the cliff but didn't fall in, doesn't mean everything's okay. But while the Supreme Court moved quickly to pause the mifepristone decision, often it actually just sits on cases for months before it hears them, effectively allowing the lower court judge's decision to dictate federal law during that time. Like in 2022, when Judge Tipton ruled that Biden couldn't reprioritize which undocumented immigrants to deport first. Almost a year later, we're still waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on that. And Tipton's ruling is still in effect. VLADECK: Any good lawyer is going to try to maximize the chances that their client's going to win. What's different about what's been happening lately is actually trying to stack the deck so that you're guaranteed of a specific outcome. Judge shopping the way we see it today is a relatively new phenomenon. So - how do we fix it? Well, the district courts themselves could decide to do things differently. In February, the Southern District of Texas changed Victoria's single-judge status. It now has two active judges. And since these are federal courts, Congress could also pass a law regulating the way cases are distributed. There's a bill in Congress right now that would redirect any lawsuit that wants to block a federal policy to the courts in Washington, DC. Or the Supreme Court could write new rules for the lower courts. But until then, anyone who wants a good shot at getting a case before the Supreme Court knows that in Texas district courts, you can pick your judge.
By Abdul Fatawu Abdul Karim3 years ago in Writers
Master List of Publications. Top Story - August 2023.
I’ve been submitting fiction to publications for about two years now and it has been a process that just keeps developing. In the beginning, I wasn’t sure where to start. I found a small list of 10 or so publications online and started with those. Over time I have found more lists in various places that people have compiled. Usually lists of 10-20 publications. I’ll find an odd one here or there… I’ve gotten recommendations from other writers on Vocal… on Medium… and I have now compiled my own list of 85 publications that I have submitted to or plan to submit to. (Thank you to ALL who have provided me with places!)
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 years ago in Writers
How to Create Cross-Platform Mobile Applications with Xamarin
It’s the dream of software developers to write code once and use the same code for multiple projects. This dream has been a reality for quite some time now, but it comes with its own cost of maintenance, testing barriers, and, for worse, a poor user experience. In this article, we are going to explore how to use Xamarin to build cross-platform mobile applications and share the code without compromising other aspects of our project. Xamarin works by sharing code and performing memory allocation. We’re going to dive deep into the Android and iOS platforms, but you can use the same approach for any other platform as well.
By Sara Clover3 years ago in Writers
