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Living With a Bold Heart
by: William Frank Diedrich

A bold heart is a big heart. It does not play at being small. It is not tentative or hesitant. It moves forward, embracing life, creation, and its own ability to love. Most people do not carry a bold heart because their heart has been broken. We experienced rejection, abuse, or abandonment as children and so our heart was wounded. The wounded heart is carried forward into adulthood, recreating more hurtful situations for itself. A wounded heart suffers from the still unmet needs of childhood. It is always looking for that which will fix it, seeking nurturance in other people, money, food, alcohol, self pity, injury, or illness. A wounded heart cannot live fully because it is not whole ...

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Two Styles of Mystery Writing: Cozy and Hard-boiled
by: Mary Arnold

Cozy novels do not have graphic violence, and little or no sexual content and abusive language. Society is "viewed as orderly and controlled, and the crime is a failure of the society to function correctly" (Niebuhr 7). In this type of novel, right and wrong are clearly defined, and the murder is considered to be an aberration, not something that is seen on a daily basis.

The detective in these novels is usually an amateur, although there are exceptions such as Agatha Christie's Superintendent Battle of the CID. And the murder victim tends to have some inherent moral flaw that leads to his or her death. This doesn't mean that the murder victim must be a monster. Take, for example, the character of Mrs. Argyle in Christie's Ordeal by Innocence. She was a wonderfully kind woman who turned her home into a safe haven for children during World War II. After the war ended, she adopted five of the children. She loved and cared for her adopted sons and daughters very much and did everthing she could for them.

Everyone spoke highly of her...but she ended up murdered. Her moral flaw - she was too arrogant in believing she knew the best for everyone around her. She was never cruel to anyone, at least outwardly, but she made her entire family dependent upon her...financially and emotionally. They all felt imprisoned by Mrs. Argyle, and so she died.

In cozy mysteries, there are no innocent victims. In one way or another, the murdered person contributed to his or her own death. It might be nothing more than a lack of judgment in trusting the wrong person, but there must be some kind of character flaw.

For that reason, children should not be used as victims...usually. As with any rule, there are exceptions. If you do use a child as a victim, make sure it is not brutal and it'd help if the child could not be thought of as "innocent." An example is Marlene, in the novel Hallow'en Party. Marlene, at the tender age of fourteen, was already an established blackmailer.

At the conclusion of cozy mysteries, the murderer is brought to justice and society returns to its orderly and controlled ways.

In hard-boiled novels, the detective is a professional, working for some law enforcement agency. The action is fast-paced, and includes graphic violence, sexual content, and adult language. This type of world is "a society where everything is suspect, including established institutions and the people who work for them - even the legal forces" (Niebuhr 7).

The detective-protagonist in these novels can be morally ambivalent, and can include characters whose actions are driven by circumstances out of their control. Morality is not black and white in the hard-boiled world, and justice isn't an inevitable expectation in these novels.

The setting of your novel has much to do with what type of mystery your readers will expect. For hard-boiled novels large, metropolitan cities are usual. It would be incongruous to set a cozy in someplace like Miami, for example.

Cozy mysteries tend to be placed in a small, restricted society. Even if set in some large city, such as New York, you should make it obvious that the perpetrator of the crime could only have been committed by a few individuals, say, guests at a posh dinner party.

Refences from: Make Mine a Mystery: A Reader's Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction by Gary Warren Niebuhr

About The Author

Mary Arnold holds a B.A. in literature and history. She is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Fiction Writing.

Her writing portfolio may be viewed at http://www.Writing.com/authors/ja77521

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Seeking Freelance Writer - US

Looking to fill a Freelance Writer position covering the Northwest (Wash. to Wyoming) or Southwest (from Utah to Okla.) regions of the country – good pay, steady news and feature assignments for best read newspaper in construction industry. Only candidates who live in these areas will be considered. Send resume and two clips to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034. Attn: Peter Suanlarm, or send to ******.

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Seeking Self Motivated Freelance Reporters - US

The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks Freelance Reporters to cover the Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Candidates must have a previous reporting experience at a daily or weekly newspaper and be able to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate must be an enterprising self-starter with a nose for news. Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: *********.EOE

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Freelance copy editor sought for pharmaceuticals company - US

Novartis, the global pharmaceuticals company, is building a small team of freelance copy editors to improve the quality of content produced in English for publications and the web. Candidates should have significant experience at international wire services or major daily newspapers. Assignments would range from reviewing press releases to web content to publications. Candidates with a strong command of grammar as well as skills in coaching and editing writers are preferred. Experience in editing business/financial content is mandatory. Some projects would have long lead times, while others would require short turnaround deadlines. Competitive hourly rates and potential for monthly/annual retainers. SEND RESUMES TO MEDIA.RELATIONS@NOVARTIS.COM. WE WILL CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES AND INFORM THEM OF DECISIONS.

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Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer - HBO-Home Box Office - New York, NY

HBO Creative Services is looking to hire a freelance producer/editor/writer for monthly in-flight airlines shows (2 - 25 min. shows a month). Show content will be using original material produced by Creative Services, as well as expanding existing material and creating new content on a monthly basis. Profiency in avid express editing is required, as well as strong writing and storytelling skills. The candidate must have strong creative and organizational skills and be able to work well with deadlines. Reports to Executive Producer in Creative Services.

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REPORTERS As we continue ... - US

REPORTERS As we continue our expansion, we are looking for reporters in the communities we serve from North Palm Beach through Ormond Beach. Journalism degree is required with at least 1 year of newspaper experience preferred. Freelance opportunities also available. The Hometown News was voted the #1 community newspaper in the United States in 2005. This is a good opportunity to join a team with good people who care. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance & 401K. If you have a passion for reporting, we would like to speak to you. Please fax resume & clips to: 772-467-4384 or email: ****** eoe ,we drug test

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Freelance Writer/Producer - Georgi Staffing - Tucson, AZ

We are looking for freelance promo producers at all levels. Must have strong creative skills, experience in writing and producing promos for a network or cable television channel and a flexible schedule.

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Freelance Writer - Broker Power - Manassas, VA

Monitor government publications regarding AD/CVD activities. Draft articles/notices following Broker Power's style to be published in International Trade Today. Please visit www.brokerpower.com and logon to the subscribers area using the user name writers and the password writers to see examples. Search our archives for AD.

We expect this will take from 10 to 20 hours a week.

NOTES: Telecommuting is allowed. US Residents Only

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Freelance Writer - Kidney International - New York, NY

Kidney International, a leading scientific journal in the field of nephrology, seeks a freelance writer to copy edit article abstracts. Kidney International publishes the top research in all areas of nephrology, and has a wide international circulation. Responsibilities will include editing and rewriting 25-30 scientific abstracts per month with the aim of increasing their readability and appeal to a general medical and scientific audience. We want the abstracts to remain scientific and professional abstracts similar to those published in the articles in major scientific journals such as Nature or Science.

Requirements:
Candidate must be knowledgeable in the field of renal research and have experience in science writing.

Please send curriculum vitae to:

Neil Blair Christensen
Executive Editor
Nature Publishing Group
75 Varick Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10013
n.christensen@natureny.com
(+1) 212 726 9301

Online Ref: 91502 : Freelance Writer

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Copy Editor -- Freelance or Fulltime - Williams-Labadie - Chicago, IL

The main responsibility of the Copy Editor is to review -- for accuracy, grammar, and spelling -- every piece of work the agency creates. The goal of the Copy Editor is to assist the agency in producing error-free work.

· Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and alignment, spacing/tracking/kerning, numbers, addresses, consistency within/among versions and campaigns on routes

· Verify phone numbers, addresses, Web sites, spelling of names and academic references (Pub Med) for all pieces

· Copy editing of all components of a piece: letters, brochures, academic journal articles, television/video scripts, professional ads (for trade publications), monographs, sales aids, speeches, presentations, etc

· Edit copy and query questionable phrasing, wording or presentation when unable to find answers quickly elsewhere

· Query inconsistencies across pieces

· Create and maintain style guides for each account, creating new sections when necessary

· Assist in managing workflow and information flow between other editors and freelancers with the assistance of Director, Operations

Basic Requirements
· BA in English, BA/S in Journalism, BA in Communications

· 3 to 5 years editing and/or proofreading experience in both the medical and marketing and/or advertising agency areas

· additional 1-2 years of editing, proofreading, or publishing experience with emphasis on the medical and/or marketing areas preferred

· expertise in English grammar; typing and MS Office (Mac or PC) skills; Internet ability; research skills; outstanding attention to detail skills; knowledge of medical lingo; strong knowledge of the AMA style

· ability to proof in Spanish or other foreign language a plus

· ability to work well and remain accurate under (sometimes extreme!) pressure

· abilty to work onsite a must

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dissertation writer needed

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We are looking for dissertation writers. If you are interested in the freelance writing position of our company, please send your C.V to: *******

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Freelance Writer Ziff Davis Media -San Francisco, CA

Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 7 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 40 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with a network of highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at www.ziffdavis.com.


Ziff Davis Game Group is currently seeking multiple freelance writers with previous critical writing experience to handle game review assignments for Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, and 1UP.com. This is a work-from-home, pay-per-assignment position.

Job Requirements

PC reviewers must own a system capable of running current-generation PC games.

Console reviewers must supply their own console hardware either official debug units, or retail units able to play non-retail games (any or all of the following: PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Nintendo GameCube; Nintendo Wii; Nintendo DS; Microsoft Xbox; Microsoft Xbox 360).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Strong grasp of the English language and ability to write to our publications' style.

Previous writing experience preferred.
Solid organizational skills and ability to meet short deadlines.

A creative mind.
A passion for videogames!

Qualified candidates should forward resumes and cover letters to opportunities@ziffdavis.com
please reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES

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