Writing ebooks is difficult - for a number of people, it may well be just as hard as writing a novel or a research paper. Not like most novels and certainly unlike almost all research papers, writing a digital book can make a lot of money and in a greatly shorter amount of time too. Many people get stuck on the very first page, intimidated by entire pages of empty space just like most writers.

You don't need to experience getting stuck on your first page just to get into the business of digital publishing. By following the next few tips, you should be well on your way, typing away at you keyboard on long, caffeine fueled nights, and making money with an adequate return for your effort.


"Choose The Right Topic"

Not everybody knows everything and definitely not everyone who knows something is ready to take the time and put it down in a Word or text file or start writing about it. In spite of this, there are a huge number of ebooks about thousands of topics being sold on the internet. This is because of people who put in hard work and effort to create those books.

It's true that not all topics do well on the internet. Fast changing topics, such as the stock market or search engine optimization, never do well with printed works - if you think about it, by the time that these kinds of books actually come out, the subject material have most likely changed a great deal, so it will make it outdated, and it would be pointless. Unlike printed works, ebooks can be published very quickly. It is a fact that ebooks can come out as fast as your done writing it and properly format it. Ebooks written about rapidly changing topics are very valuable.



"Walk the Walk to Write The Talk"

It would definitely be difficult for you to begin something if you have no clue as to what you will write about. If you have nothing, you can't say anything. The answer is research, research, and research. A quick glance through Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia, and specialty websites, with articles about your topic left and right, can give you the information that you need in order for you to get started writing your ebook. This will also make sure that the information that you put in your ebook would be accurate and accountable. If someone puts it on the internet, it may be right or a lot of people believe in it.



"Where Are You Walking and Who are You Talking To?"

No matter what kind of writing you are into, one of the most basic concepts for any writer, is that they should know who their target audience its. Different audiences comprehend different speech patterns and terms. Someone who knows Harry Potter would definitely understand all the terms in that universe. If you write an E-book about oldies music and you use the terms in the Harry Potter universe, you'll certainly get unfavorable reviews. You need to think of the ones who would buy your ebook and what kind of people would do so?

These are only a few of the numerous important things that you need to keep in mind when you start writing and also while you are creating you digital masterpiece. Like all books, it is vital that you put a lot of thought and consideration to it to do well. Writing ebooks may be difficult, but it is well worth your time and effort.

By Scott Boyd

Are you bumping into crafts overload? Quilting is an inspirational hobby but if I dive myself into it, I will surely be looking for a Japanese style and start it with mini quilts  first. Japanese quilts are very unique patterns and inspired by nature!



Quilting fabrics, they say, are wide and varied according to the taste of the creator and the patterns. Japan is well-known for the exquisiteness they attach to everything they touch. They adopted the bonsai art form the Chinese, and promoted it to heights that were unimaginable. Even the most ordinary Japanese person will have an superbly engineered garden, complete with a waterfall, rocks, and what not which leave a 'new world' person with speechless with awe.

Everything they touch seems to come alive; everything they do becomes the best. Maybe this is because they take it as a personal honor to be associated with what they do, and if the thing (whatever it may be) is not the best there is, they would feel they disgraced their ancestors. Hence, the craving for perfection and the ensuing excellence in everything they are associated with.

The Uniqueness of Japanese Quilting Fabric

Given the above background, I was really surprised to hear that there is a special Japanese quilting fabric. I did not think that this traditional American occupation has reached this far and impacted so much that they have a special type of fabric for it. As it turned out I was wrong. The Japanese quilting fabric is simply scraps of Japanese cloth. Since, in Japan the most popular fabrics are silk and cotton, these are what the majority of Japanese quilting fabric consist of.

The difference does not lie in the fabric per se, but rather in the designs that are so characteristic to Japan. The Japanese quilting fabric can be spotted from a mile because of its vibrant colors and almost coming-alive depictions of nature and animals it has. The colors are warm and eye catching without being loud, and the patterns caressing the eye. Needless to add here, that such fabric in the hands of a master quilt man can create music.

Whether it is cotton or silk, the quilts made of Japanese quilting fabric are extra warm, extremely eye-catching and exceptionally alive. There is no way you can see such a quilt and not stop for minute to admire it - and maybe buy it too, the beauty is such. At the same time there is no compromise whatsoever in the quality of these types of quilts.

In case you want to feast your eyes on quilts made of Japanese quilting fabric, check out the Internet. I guarantee you that you will be smitten by the beauty displayed by these beautiful quilts.


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1 – DIET. Yes – you are what you eat! It is true. The less junk that you eat, and the more clean foods that you eat, the better your skin will appear. Eat fresh fruits, veggies and salads, … particularly those rich in antioxidants such as dark berries and leafy greens. Other foods known to benefit your skin are salmon, and eggs (in moderation).

2 – WATER. No it’s not just an old wives tale. Proper hydration is vital for keeping your skin plump and youthful. Just look at the difference between the skin of a ripe and juicy apple, and the skin of one that has been left out in the sun too long. Try to drink pure, mineral or filtered water where possible.

3 – SLEEP. Beauty sleep isn’t called beauty sleep for nothing! A good nights sleep can do wonders for your looks. Make sure that you have a comfortable bed, clean bedding, and sleep in a well ventilated room to ensure that you wake up refreshed and rejuvenated each morning.

4 – FRESH AIR. Get out and about in nature. Breathe deep and enjoy the outdoors. A brisk walk will get your circulation pumping and it will show in your face.

5 – CLEANSE. Healthy skin is clean skin. Always remove make-up before going to bed. At night, use a natural and gentle cleanser to remove the grime from your day. Always be gentle, especially around the eye area.

6 – MOISTURISE, Keep wrinkles at bay by investing in a quality moisturising product made of natural ingredients. This will feed your skin from the outside, and keep it soft.

7 – PROTECT. Buy a moisturiser that contains an SPF of 15 or higher in order to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Alternatively wear a sunscreen, but try to find one that uses mostly natural ingredients and that is kind to your skin.

8 – DE-STRESS. Smile and be happy. It is often said that the face uses more muscles to frown than it does to smile. Have a really good laugh, have regular breaks from your work, treat yourself to an indian head massage … there are many ways to de-stress and keep the worry lines at bay.

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Is your laptop heating up or does it need adjustment label? I was twittering, and I found DIY posts that are linked to ideas to use inexpensive material at home. I saw suggestions on Lifehacker.com before, but this another one also has the pattern you can download with its engineering design I really like it because I am using an external keyboard for my laptop developed by Thingiverse.com
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Are you a nurse, midwife or doctor who has no child of your own? Are you someone helping others to live a better quality life and yet you have not experienced the joy of motherhood? I bring you good news at this time of mothers day. Be glad. God can make you a mother too.

The bible says, God: settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord Psalm 113:9.

I want us to look at briefly at this story in the bible: The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah: When you help the Hebrew women in childbirth and observe them on the delivery stool, if it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.

The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.

Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live? The midwives answered Pharaoh, Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.

So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. Exodus 1:15-22

Pharaoh had commanded the midwives to kill the boys so that the Israelites would not create more generations.

Hebrew women were to be carefully monitored to ensure that only baby girls would live but all new born boys would be killed. For his plan to succeed he needed the co-operation of the Hebrew midwives and that was a big problem for him.

Egyptian nurses were not likely to attend to the needs of slave women, even if their religious custom allowed it. So he required the help of the Hebrew midwives.

It was normal for woman of the same race to work as midwives and take mothers through the birth process.

So the Hebrew midwives found themselves in a key position in the attempted ethnic control of their own people. The order of the pharaoh went directly to them.

They were ordered to kill all the boys on the delivery stool before they took their first breath. In fact the order was that they suffocate the baby boys and the delivery not be recorded as a live birth.

Shiphrah and Puah were found to be somewhat unsuccessful at this practice and the Hebrew women continued to give birth to healthy boys and girls.

When the Pharaoh saw that so little changed, he summoned the two midwives to answer to charges. He demanded to know why they had not done what he commanded them to do by letting the Hebrew boys live.

The two midwives were ready for pharaoh. They clearly told him, the Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.

Infact they gave birth so fast that by the time the midwives arrived the baby was already born and breathing on their own and full of life.

Their plan and insight paid off. They had calculated that the pharaoh would not want to be accused of directly commanding them to murder. So once a baby was alive they would be allowed to let him live.

They had guessed right. Their expertise was not challenged, their explanation was accepted and their job as midwives went on as before.

We are told that God blessed them with families of their own.

I know you have helped many people bring joy and quality into their lives. You may think God has forgotten you but he has not.

God put it in my heart to write this article for you today to tell you he loves you and cannot forget you. God says to you: Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! (Isaiah 49:15).

He says I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hand. Your walls are ever before me.

Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

I will put a song in your mouth and you will sing again O precious daughter. I love you and I care about you.

The God who gave the midwives families of their own will do the same for you today. Now open your mouth and ask him what you want him to do for you. After that you can pray this prayer:



PRAYER

The Father of Love and compassion. I bless you today. I Give thanks to you Lord, for you are good and your love endures forever.

You remembered me today. Thank you. When you remembered Hannah, she conceived and bore Samuel. Today that you remembered me I thank you for visiting my womb with a child.

No more infertility! No more miscarrage! in my life. I know that you have come to bless me with my own child. For surely, O Lord, you have blessed me with a child. You surround me with your favour as with a shield.

I thank you Lord, for you are gracious to me and have made your face shine upon me. God has blessed me and all the ends of the earth will fear him. I will not keep silent. I will tell all what the Lord has done for me.


The God who blessed the two midwives with families of their own, I thank you for blessing me too in Jesus name. Amen


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When it comes to scrapbooking, you’ll find that you’ll become bored with beginning practices quickly. It won’t take long before you’ll start experiencing with advanced techniques to enhance your scrapbooking projects. The best way to gain experience with different scrapbooking techniques is to simply implement them into your projects. The more you use them, the easier they’ll become. Here are some advanced scrapbooking techniques to get you started.

First, you may want to begin saving all of your leftover scrapbooking scraps. These extra bits of materials may be used together to create their own mosaic style. Simply take all of your scrap pieces and cut them into small pieces. Now, you can glue all of the small pieces into a mosaic. If you glue them onto a sheet of paper that is a contrasting color, you’ll get a great effect. By continually saving all of your scaps, you’ll find that you will have an endless supply of mosaics to work with.

Another advanced technique that delivers great results is the Matchbook Scrapbook. This technique creates a small scrapbook that resembles a matchbook. When the matchbook is opened it displays a small picture and any little details that you decided to add. These are miniature-sized scrapbooks and provide wonderful results. With a computer printer, you can easily shrink your photos to matchbook size to ensure that they fit perfectly within their tiny borders.

A simple but advanced technique is to use decorative scissors for cutting your papers. The added embellishment will enhance your pages and save time as well. You can choose from a number of different scrapbooking scissors that are available on the market. Bu using decorative scissors creatively and cutting images close to the lines, you can create realistic images that pop out of the scrapbook. Try experimenting with different backgrounds, scissors, and images until you get a 3-D effect that brings your scrapbooks to life.

Likewise, you can use creative punching techniques to add pizzazz to your projects as well. Combine cuts and punches to make a unique one of a kind effect. A great technique is to use your punch and then weave ribbon, cords, silk threads, embroidery floss, or decorative yarns through the holes. This will create a distinctive border and looks magnificent when finished.



Many people think only about the cut outs and the embellishments that they are going to use when scrapbooking. However, it is also important to pay close consideration to the background that you will be using as well. You don’t have to use a plain color background. You can lay a foundation by sponging, stamping, gluing, and decorating the background paper before you begin the actual scrapbooking process. This is a great way to add spice to your project and jazz it up.

You’ll find that there are so many creative options to choose when scrapbooking that you’ll have no difficulty coming up with new ideas. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, using advanced scrapbooking techniques will strengthen your skill, enhance your projects, and provide a rich creative outlet for your scrapbooking ideas.

I want you to begin this week with prayer for clarity and divine inspiration. The Lord wants to speak to you and give you direction for your life. But you need to be conscious of His leading. This is not time to get caught up in the cares of life and neglect your spiritual walk.

On the contrary, you’re at a crucial point in your life. God is about to break some things wide open for you and bless you beyond measure. However, you must be open and sensitive to His voice in order to perceive what He’s doing in your life.

Don’t get side-tracked. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t get off track. Stay the course. Although the enemy doesn’t want you to have what God says is already yours, he is a defeated foe. So, before you begin following after your own desires and leaning to your own understanding, stand still. Wait on the Lord and He’ll strengthen your heart.

Listen my friend; your victory is on the horizon. God has heard your prayers and supplications. He has heard your cry and He has already worked things out. All you must do is position yourself to receive of His goodness and abundance.

All I ask is that when He manifests Himself and bestows His manifold blessings upon you, share His goodness. Be a blessing to others. Help them understand that just as God brought you into your place of abundance, He can do the same thing for them.

This day, grab hold to the blessing of Abraham and claim it as your own. God said to Him, “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:2, 3 NKJV).

Those are His words to you today. Receive them now and believe that it’s done in Jesus’ name!

Until next time . . . may you be empowered to prosper!

Dianna Hobbs is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Empowering Everyday Women Online Magazine, the premier online magazine for African American Christian women. This article is taken from Dianna's highly popular blog series called, Dianna Hobbs: Empowering Everyday Women. It is circulated to thousands of Christian women in search of inspiration for their ministerial and entrepreneurial efforts. To receive these exceptional articles directly, simply log onto http://www.diannahobbs.com and subscribe to our email updates. To read EEW Magazine log onto http://www.eewmagazine.com

Mother’s day might not be a happy day for all women. In fact, there may be some women who are, for whatever reason, estranged from their children or their may be children estranged from their mothers. For these people, watching happy families on Mother’s day can be quite painful. There is no doubt that the pain that is felt through and by these broken relationships or the injustices caused one to another is real. But this Mother’s day, begin to give yourself the gift of letting go.

 Let go of the pain, the anger, and the resentment, and begin to pray for forgiveness. This is not an easy task. Withholding anger concerning your expectations of someone turns into resentment. Holding on to resentment makes you feel justified. However, there is documentation stating that resentment and unforgiveness can make you physically sick. It could even shorten your life. Resentment can cause depression, change blood pressure, and heart rate.

Resentment releases stress hormones and maintaining that resentment can cause permanent physiological damage. In short, holding on to resentment causes more damage to you than the person you are angry at. It is difficult to forgive someone who does not admit they are wrong or who has not asked to be forgiven. Pray that God softens your heart, and if you can pray for nothing else pray that God gives you what I call the “want tos.” “Lord help me to ‘want to’ forgive,” and try to remember when you too needed forgiveness. Often the chance of reconciliation grows dimmer as the distance grows greater. At times it might feel like it is just easier not to try. If you are the person that needs forgiveness approach the one that you have hurt in a humble manor.

Pray often to God to forgive you and to heal the relationship as you continue to try to reconcile. Also, forgive yourself. Barbara Ingersoll, known as Gram in our Inspirations/Generations podcast, said it took years for her to forgive herself for what she had done to her children. You must learn to forgive yourself as well. Forgiveness can still happen after the death of a loved one. Once again pray that God heal the relationship.

 Nothing is too big for God. He can heal even through death. This will allow you to let go, and in turn it will give space in your heart for other blessings. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Eph 4:31-32


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Bridgette Mongeon is a sculptor, writer and public speaker. Her artwork and writings are featured on her, fine art website at www.creativesculpture.com . She is also the owner of the God's Word Collectible Christian Gifts and the host of the Inspirations/Generations Christian woman’s podcast, where three generations of Christian women share their thoughts about different issues and aspects of life. Give God’s Word as a gift, collect God’s Word in your heart. Copyright B. Mongeon 2009