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How To Remove Skunk Smell

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2008
By Danelle Karth
If a skunk has sprayed you, your pet, your car, or your house, you will undoubtedly be asking yourself, "How do I get rid of this smell!" It isn't an easy task, but skunk...

How To Be Creative: 10 Ways to Reach New Levels of Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Struggling to be as creative as you know you can be? Here are 10 great ways to be more creative, more often, that you can start using today.

How To Be More Creative Without Trying

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Creativity is a natural state and when you try too hard to be more creative, it simply works against this natural state, not with it. Instead, learn how to be more creative without...

How To Make a Flower Press

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
By Danelle Karth
You can easily make your own flower press so that you can press flowers, petals, leaves, and other plant matter for use in beautiful crafts.

How To Be Creative: 3 Steps to Being as Creative as You Can Be

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Are you as creative as you can be right now? If the answer is no, read on for a 3-step plan that’ll help you unlock the secrets to finding YOUR unique way of creating as freely...

How To Have a Steady Stream of New Creative Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
A creative artist without any ideas is like a builder without any bricks, or a carpenter without any wood. Nothing’s going to get made! Here is a 3-step plan to follow that’ll...

How To Stop Holding Back Your Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Are you holding back your creativity without even knowing it? Read on for 5 common ways you could be, and the steps to setting your creativity free...

How To Make a Living as a Writer

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2008
By L. Shepherd
Being a writer is no reason to starve. Cast aside your image of the starving writer and get ready to make a real living doing what you love.

How To Find the Time to Write

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2008
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By jennifer reed
Aspiring writers, where do you find the time to write? Here are some ideas to help you reach your writing goals!

How To Write Freelance

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2008
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By jennifer reed
You don't need a college degree to become a freelance writer. It's not a job for the weak of heart. If you don't like to write, this is not the career for you. But if you are passionate...

How To Increase Your Real Life Hit Points

 
 
 
 
 
April 8, 2008
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By Debbie Timmins
Quick tips to improve your health. Essential reading if you don't want your ass handed to you on a platter when you wake up with amnesia in a zombie-infested village.

How To Spin Your Life Story

 
 
 
 
 
April 7, 2008
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By Mary Norton
We think that unless our lives have great events with characters like Indiana Jones, no one is interested. Wrong. Many great stories are about ordinary people doing ordinary things,...

How To Use a Bead Board in Jewelry Making

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By Danelle Karth
A bead board is a great tool for making jewelry. It helps you organize, create wonderful jewelry, and make sure you have the right length.

How To Be More Creative, Here, Today, Right Now

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Finding your way back to being more creative begins with preparing your mind to be creative, then following this up with consistent action. Here’s a 3-step guide to help you...

How To Make a Kite

 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Kites may seem old fashioned, but they can still be a fun way for a family to spend time with one another. Flying a kite requires nothing more than a kite and some wind. Making...

How To Be More Creative: Ready, Take AIM, Create!

 
 
 
 
 
March 24, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Do you often start creative projects, spend hours struggling to get anywhere, then realize they’re not what you really want to create after all and abandon them for something...

How To Rejuvenate Your Creativity by Experimenting

 
 
 
 
 
March 24, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Looking for a way to breathe new life and energy into your artwork? Here are 5 ways to rejuvenate your creativity by using a little experimentation:

How To Face Paint

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2008
By Danelle Karth
The art of face painting has long been one of great joy. It amuses children of many ages, and while some can do it better than others, face painting on some level can be done by...

How To Tune a 6-String Guitar

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
By Ameya Deshpande
Complete newbies on guitar and people who have just learned a few melodies often find it difficult to get the strings tuned. Here is a step-by-step guide for tuning the guitar....

How To Macrame

 
 
 
 
 
March 17, 2008
By Danelle Karth
There are a lot of different knots associated with macrame, which is the art of knotting and can be used to create a lot of different objects. With a few basic instructions you...

How To Improve Handwriting

 
 
 
 
 
March 17, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Ever seen lovely and luxurious handwriting and wondered, "How did they do that?", or do you just wish that your handwriting could be neater or legible? Well, with a few simple...

How To Make Bath Salts

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2008
By Danelle Karth
With a few simple ingredients and a touch of time you can have fantastic bath salts. You can take these salts and use them, give them, and in some cases even sell them!

How To Copy Edit

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2008
By Susannah Quinn

How To Collect Autographs

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
By Alex Kent
This article will show you how to collect autographs, focusing on the sport of baseball. These techniques can be applied to other sports as well.

How To Find Your Natural Creative Rhythm

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
If you’re not creating in your natural creative rhythm, you’ll always be fighting against yourself and restricting your ability to be at your most creative. Read on to find...

How To Use an Ideas Journal to Enhance Your Creative Writing

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Without any ideas, you’ve got nothing to write about, no way of exploring your creative writing potential. To avoid this disastrous scenario, here’s your effective plan in...

How To Overcome Perfectionism in Your Creative Life

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
How much do habits of perfectionism hinder your creativity and prevent you from unraveling your true creative potential? It’s probably a lot more than you even realize. Read...

How To Write Your Way Out of the Grip of Writer’s Block

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
If you’ve ever suffered from writer’s block, you’ll know how painful and debilitating it can be. Not knowing when or if you’ll ever write freely again is not a pleasant...

How To Declare Your Own Creativity Manifesto

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Do you create consistently, proudly and openly, knowing why you create and how important it is to you? Or is your creative work erratic, surrounded by struggles, and all under...

How To Make a Braided Leather Bracelet

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2008
By Danelle Karth
With a little work, you can make beautiful braided leather bracelets. It can be an inexpensive way to add to your jewelry, to give to others, or even to sell.

How To Recover from a Crash in Creative Confidence

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Is your confidence in creating so low you’d need a spade to dig for it? This article takes you through a 5 step plan to get you creatively confident and flowing freely again.

How To Remove Leeches

 
 
 
 
 
March 6, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Most people desire to remove leeches (should they end up with one attached to them. The process isn't hard, but should be done correctly.

How To Write a Movie: Part Three

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2008
By Lawrence Gray
There are seven basic problems that screenwriters have when they are trying to write a treatment. This is article explains some of the solutions to those problems.

How To Make a Living at Stained Glass or Any Craft Medium

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
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By Mark Stine
Mark Stine has operated a successful one-person craft business for over 30 years. Learn how to take your craft from a part-time hobby to a self-supporting enterprise.

How To Find Your Personal Creativity Blueprint

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Are you aware of the tiny details that make all the difference to how creative you are? Do you know the ways and the hows of creating that allow you to create most freely, in your...

How To Develop the Creativity Mindset

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Do you know the key elements to the “creativity mindset” you need in place to be able to create freely and to your full potential? Read on for the 7 most important steps:

How To Rejuvenate Your Creative Writing With Writing Prompts

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Have you found it difficult to write freely lately, or maybe struggled to write anything at all? Creative writing prompts are a powerful tool you can use to rejuvenate your writing....

How To Have More Creative Writing Ideas Than You Thought Possible

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Do you wish you could have more great ideas for your creative writing? All of us are capable of having all the brilliant creative ideas we need. Here are YOUR 7 steps to learning...

How To Be a Happy and Creative Artist

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
There's no "one size fits all" secret that everyone can learn to instantly be a happy artist. But there are key techniques we can all follow to help us be as creative and as fulfilled...

How To Stop Making Excuses About Why You Don't Create More

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
We all make excuses about why we’re not more creative, blaming anything from lack of time to the wrong kind of weather. The problem is, the more we do this, the more powerless...

How To Be More Creative By Enjoying Delicious Donuts!

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Your creativity is like a delicious donut, waiting to be enjoyed. The problem is, much of the time you can only see the hole in the middle, all the things you think you’re lacking...

How To Easily Read Shakespeare

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2008
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By Marilisa Sachteleben
10 tips to get through any comedy, tragedy or sonnet that the Bard can throw your way!

How To Stop Softly Killing Your Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Maybe you don’t realize, but there are ways you’re softly killing your creativity. Here’s how to recognize and overcome 5 of the most common.

How To Avoid Choking Your Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Even while you’re looking for ways to be more creative, did you realize it’s often what you’re already doing that limits your creativity and does most damage? Here’s how...

How To Stop Undermining Your Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Dan Goodwin
Senseless self-sabotage needn’t be a part of your creative life. But it’s often going on without you even knowing. Read on for how to stop 5 of the most dangerous sabotage...

How To Raise Earthworms

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Raising earthworms is easy and can be rewarding. It doesn't take a lot of time, effort or money.

How To Revitalize Your Creative Writing in 7 Different Ways

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
If your writing has felt a bit too predictable lately, or you’ve struggled to write anything that feels new and fresh, here’s how to juice up your creative writing in 7 different...

How To Roast Your Own Coffee at Home

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2008
By Bob Derry
Home coffee roasting springs from consumer's awareness and interest in fresh, natural, and un-processed foods. This article introduces seven simple steps to home roasting.

How To Do Non-Fiction Writing

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By Marvin French
Twelve steps for producing non-fiction material. While following these rules won’t guarantee success, you will know that your product comes from your best effort.

How To Choose a Life of Creativity

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
Dan Goodwin's picture
By Dan Goodwin
Why don’t you create more? Whatever the list of reasons you come up with, the truth is that creativity is a choice. And you can choose to be as creative as you wish to be. Not...
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