Banned Words that Every Freelance Journalist Must Now Know

In February of 2013, the Associated Press circulated a memo clarifying its position on the terminology journalists should use when referring to married same-sex couples. This decision came several months after the AP amended its AP Stylebook to discourage using the word "homophobia." Together, these rulings effectively banned certain words from the AP lexicon.

In November of 2012, the AP

Stephen King Quotes - Advice on Writing (with Free Infographic)

As the author of dozens of novels, short stories, and other books, Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors in the world. Both a memoir of Stephen King's life as an author and a guide for both amateur and experienced writers, "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" remains one of his most popular works.

Some of the best writing tips ever published come from "On Writing." From tips about

Free Infographic: Poetry Writing

A free infographic explaining the different forms of poetry writing, including a few common elements and the top five most favorite poets of all time (according to public opinion).

Feel free to use this image as you wish, as long as you do not alter it. Re-sizing is okay. Click on the image to view the full-size, and then save to your computer.

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New Statistics Highlight the Promising Future of Freelancing

The future of freelancing is aglow with promise. Both the number of freelancers and the number of opportunities to earn a part-time or full-time income are expected to increase dramatically in the next few years. However, to compete in this field, most freelancers will need advanced, specialized skills.

Earlier this month, The Creative Group, an advertising and public relations organization,

World Records in Poetry Writing

My research and curiosity of poetry writing led me to uncover a handful of interesting facts and so-called "world records." Here they are, in no particular order:



Best-Selling Poet of All Time







William Shakespeare (d. 1616) is the number one chart-topping poet in history, with more than 4 billion in book sales (worldwide). His surviving works include about 40 plays, 150 sonnets, two