ALICE CHARLES
I have worked as a freelance journalist for eight years for a number of newspaper and magazines such as InStyle. I am currently working on my first novel as well as writing a screenplay.
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The Bus RideTravelling on the bus home after work, a middle-aged woman has an epiphany -
The Make-up LessonCathy had set herself up as a freelance make-up artist, but now she was about to be taken for a ride... -
Unusual Holiday Destinations This ChristmasStuck for places to go this Christmas? For those tired of the run-of-the-mill beach holiday or city break, there are a number of exciting and not to mention unusual choices available for the adventurous traveller.
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How to Get a Job in TelevisionFinding work in the TV industry.
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All About Adoption: Things to Consider when AdoptingFactors to consider when adopting -
The Most Romantic Places in Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis article reviews the most romantic places to take a date on Valentine's Day.
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Take a Tour of Disney Concert HallOn the corner of Grand and First Streets, the Disney Concert Hall is home to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. It was designed by the world-renowned architect, Frank Gehry.
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Your 7-Day Detox DietAre you suffering from headaches, spotty, tired-looking skin or a bloated stomach? A detox could be just what you need to help you feel and look better
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How to Find a Job in Los AngelesStarting your job search in Los Angeles. -
Where to Find the Best Cupcakes in Los AngelesThis article details where to find the best cupcakes in Los Angeles.
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A Good Day To Be Black and Sexy: A Film Well Worth SeeingNot as polished as Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It, but dealing with similar themes, writer-director Dennis Dortch's feature is a promising debut, and it will be interesting to see what the filmmaker will do with a larger budget. -
An Interview with Screenwriter Nancy MeyersSuccessful screenwriter Nancy Meyers talks about her career at the Screenwriters Expo -
Organization of Black Screenwriters Monthly Meeting: Insider Tips for ScreenwritersReview of the Organization of Black Screenwriters meeting
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Why Men Love James BondForty years after his creation, 007 continues to be as popular as ever
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How to Throw a Clothes-Swapping PartySave money or raise funds for charity by throwing a clothes-swapping party
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How to Throw A Divorce PartyHow to throw a party to celebrate your divorce.
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Discovering England - Take a Trip to BroadstairsBroadstairs in Kent in the south of England is a coastal resort and makes a charming alternative to the hustle and bustle of the capital. -
How to Get Your Book PublishedThis article offers advice on how to get your work of fiction or non-fiction into print.
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How to Choose the Right BraHow to select lingerie to correctly fit your body. -
How to Throw Your Own Sex and the City PartyHow you and your girlfriends can celebrate the TV series
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Film Stars, Industry Insiders, Question Future of African American DramaWhat's next? Perhaps Debbie Allen's all-black production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will one day see its TV debut, especially if its current cast (including Terence Howard and James Earl Jones) will stay attached to the project. -
A Celebration of August Wilson's Century CycleA London theater celebrates the Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright
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Why Beauty Pageants Can Be a Useful Career MoveThe world's beauty contests
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How to Tie a Head WrapWearing head wraps
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Why America Love's Celebrity CouplesOur fascination with celebrity couples
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Which Hollywood Actress Will Become a Mum Next?A number of Hollywood actresses have taken full advantage of the hiatus caused by the 100-day writers' strike to get pregnant.
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Is Your Office Making You Sick?Have you got a tense, nervous headache? What about a sore throat or a blocked up nose?
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Working with LanguagesLooking at professions where foreign languages are used.
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Why Moisturizing Your Skin is ImportantMoisturisers, the most basic tool of skin care, are not what they used to be. They are packed with vitamins and sunscreen to ward off environmental damage, alph-hydroxy acids to battle the signs of ageing
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Models Who Turn to ActingAre these the Oscar winners of tomorrow? Or tramps on ramps?
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Why America Love's TV DoctorsDoctors on television
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Staying Fashionable During a RecessionWhere to shop during a recession
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Why Hollywood Loves RemakesClassic films remade for contemporary audiences
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Falling in Love on the Movie SetActors who have fallen in love on the movie set
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Traveling to Hong Kong in 2008Hong Kong travel guide
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How to Tell If Your Partner is a CheatTell tale signs that your partner is unfaithful.
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Everything You Need to Know About Attracting the Opposite SexHow to attract the opposite sex
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How to Get Women to Notice YouForget buying a dog, a fast car or acquiring a washboard stomach, there's nothing women find as attractive as a man with a baby.
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How to Find a Script DoctorFinding someone to critique your screenplay
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Romantic Comedy Leading MenThe return of the traditional male lead
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Can a Holiday Romance Ever Work Out?A look at holiday romances -
Dating in Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhat's different about dating in LA
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Why Photography is the New Art FormPhotography has become the new art
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How to Be Lucky in LifeMaximising your lucky factor
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When Celebrities Have BreakdownsThe celebrities who have had breakdowns
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Women Wearing Boots - What Signals Are You Giving Off?What men think of women in boots
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Getting Your Screenplay Past the Studio ReaderA screenwriter's workbook
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How to Write Love LettersSend your special someone a note they'll remember
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Another Side of Washington DCAn alternative look at America's capital city
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The Leap Year Bridal Season is ComingTackling your wedding
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The Relationship Between Food and SexThe relationship between food and sex
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Travel - Get Away From It All in the Caribbean, Europe or New YorkTake a break over the holiday period -
Is Marriage on Its Way Out?Married men earn more and achieve more in the workplace than single men and are healthier and happier. So why are men such commitment phobes?
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This Year's Top DietsA rundown of the most popular diet plans
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Do Men Find Bigger Women Sexy?What's the deal with plus-size women?
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Travel to Cornwall, EnglandTravelling to England's West Country
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Hollywood Animal - Review of Screenwriter Joe Eszterhaus' MemoirA review of screenwriter Joe Eszterhaus' memoir
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How to Jumpstart Your Screenwriting CareerA chance for Black screenwriters to meet industry professionals -
Sherwood Oaks Networking EventUp and coming filmmakers get a chance to network with industry professionals
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What to Do When Your Man Loves You Too MuchHow to cope with an intense relationship
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How to Choose the Right JeansChoosing jeans to suit your body type
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Britney Spears and Tragic Female SingersThe history of tragic female singers
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How to Choose a BlusherThe types and colours of blusher available
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Ex Cheers Writer Rob Long and His Latest BookThe latest adventures of TV writer Rob Long
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How to Avoid Panic AttacksPanic attacks and their treatment
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Top Ten Romantic Comedy HeroesWho are the best leading men?
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US TV is Home to Actors From All Over the WorldDiversity on American television
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Visiting London on a BudgetPlaces that won't cost the earth in England's capital
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My Short Film Making ExperienceA guide to completing a weekend filmmaking challenge
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The Screenwriting Program at UCLAProfessional program in Screenwriting at the University of California
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Talking to Writer and Publisher Susan TaylorWriter and Essence Magazine publisher Susan Taylor promotes her book Lessons In Living
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The Queen Bee Syndrome: Do You See Other Women as Competition?Relationships between women
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Why Not Try Writing a Blockbuster?A look at the bestseller market
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Talking to Screenwriter Felicia D. HendersonTalking to Screenwriter Felicia D. Henderson, one of the writers featured in DOING IT FOR MONEY ed. Daryl G. Nickens (Tallfellow Press)
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Talking to Screenwriting Guru Robert McKeeScreenwriting guru Robert McKee
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Robert McKee's Comedy SeminarA review of Robert McKee's comedy seminar in London
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Talking to Grey's Anatomy Writer Shonda RhimesTalking to Grey's Anatomy Writer Shonda Rhimes
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Working Title Producer Tim Bevan in ConversationD&AD Presidents Lectures
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William Goldman at the Screenwriting ExpoWilliam Goldman talks at the Screenwriting Expo
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Legendary Film Producer Robert Evans: The Kid Stays in the PictureThe life of legendary producer Robert Evans
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Finding Love on the InternetIs it possible to find a potential partner using the Web?
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Talking to Award Winning Writer Naomi GyllenhaalNaomi Foner Gyllenhaal is one of the 48 writers featured in "Doing It For Money", published by Tallfellow Press.
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A Look at Filmmaking in the CaribbeanFor decades, the Caribbean has served as Hollywood's lush and tropical backlot. But now the islands are more than just beautiful locations: they are becoming sophisticated production hubs with the talent to match.
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Successful Television WritingA guide to starting your career writing for television
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Take in a Panto on a Trip to EnglandNo trip to England over the Christmas period is complete without a visit to the pantomime, a traditional festive activity stretching back hundreds of years. -
Clear Out Your Address BookGetting rid of emotional vampires from your life
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How to Marry a MillionaireA New York woman recently caused a stir when she posted an ad on the Internet asking for advice on how to bag a millionaire -
Do Men Have a Future?In five to ten years, it will be possible to create life without the use of male sperm. Will the technology do away for the need of men?
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Nutraceuticals: Foodstuffs with Beauty and Health BenefitsMillions of us are now choosing to supplement our diets with foodstuffs to make us healthier and prettier.
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A Woman's Guide to Traveling Safely in Los AngelesWomen shouldn't be put off visiting the City of Angels
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Guys, Invest in a Nice Bit of Hardware This Christmas: A WatchWhat timepiece should the man about town invest in?
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Jamaican supermodel Nadine Willis: From Ghetto to GucciAn interview with Jamaican supermodel Nadine Willis
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British Actor Lennie James Speaks Out: I Never Expected to Act or WriteBritish actor Lennie James talks about his career
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St Lucia: An Island ParadiseAn insider's guide to the Caribbean island of St Lucia -
The Secret to a Successful Relationship During the Holiday SeasonHow to survive the Christmas holidays
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Enjoy The City of Los Angeles on a BudgetIf you're on a budget, here's how to get the most out of the city
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A Writer's LifeScottish screenwriter Paul Pender talks about working with Pierce Brosnan
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Boxers or Briefs? Guys, What Sort of Underwear Do You Prefer?Are boxer shorts out for the count? Are Y-fronts really back in fashion?
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Hotels in Los Angeles Under $100: Budget Lodging in the Big CityWhether you're an aspiring actor looking to make the move to the bright lights of LA or you're travelling across the country, here are a few palces to stay to get you started
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Miss Special Male Attention? A Women's Next Best Thing to a BoyfriendYou're missing that special male attention and you're not ready to jump back into the dating saddle just yet. What's a girl to do? The answer is easy - get yourself a boy toy
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An LA Event That Aspiring Screenwriters Shouldn't MissA look at Creative Screenwriting Magazine's event in Los Angeles
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Rebels on the Backlot by Sharon Waxman (Harper Perennial)Six Hollywood directors come under the spotlight
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Where to Find a Date in Los AngelesAn overview of the best places to meet someone in Los Angeles
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A London Hotel That Won't Break the BankBudget accommodation in London
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Starting Your Television CareerWant to break into TV writing but don't know where to start? Studio workshops offer an excellent opportunity for new writers
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Rick Chicks - Hollywood Women Close in on the Pay StakesHow the glass ceiling operates in Hollywood.
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What is it About Cartoon Characters that Men Find Sexy?Cartoons are no longer kids' stuff.
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Why Usher is the New King of PopIt's not Usher's fancy footwork that his audience is most impressed by. It's when Usher rips open his shirt to reveal a finely honed torso (a gesture that has become his trademark) that his mostly female audience go wild.
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The Anti-Hero This Fall on TVWhere have all the TV good guys gone?
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Interview with Director Mark Travis - A Journey That's Well Worth TakingA background in theatre makes Mark Travis ideal for inspiring others.
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Only 22 Comedies are Scheduled this Fall on TVIs the traditional sitcom on its last legs?
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British Actors and Actresses in American Fall TelevisionBlimey! Bloody good actors from Britain are taking over prime time TV
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The Writers' Life - Writing for MoneyClueless execs, endless rewrites - it's all part of the writing life. Forty-eight top TV and film writers offer a personal take on their profession
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Funny Man - Writer Fred FoxWriter Fred Fox began his career when comedy was king in America, writing for the long-running hit show Happy Days.
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Spike Lee: That's My Story and I'm Sticking to it (Faber)Spike Lee's biography as told to Kaleem Aftab.
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The Secret of Their SuccessWith decades of experience between them, writers Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin offer a useful guide for writers new to TV.
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A Survivor's Story - Hello, He Lied by Lynda Obst (Broadway Books)Lynda Obst is the producer behind a string of box office hits such as Sleepless in Seattle and The Fisher King.
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Something Old, Something New - Joe EngelFrom William Goldman to Alan Ball, writers at the top of their game discuss the business and craft of writing for the big screen
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The Writer's Lot Can Be a Happy One With Ellen SandlerEllen Sandler has worked for a string of top comedy shows such as Everybody Loves Raymond, Coach and the War At Home. Alice Charles reviews her first book, a nuts and bolts look at writing for TV
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It's All About the CraftHaving worked as co-executive producer on the Emmy-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, who better to learn the black art of sitcom writing from than Ellen Sandler?
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Footloose and Fancy-freeChartering a yacht needn't cost the earth
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Travelling in Style: Professional JetsettersRecent security alerts mean that travellers have to rethink their packing
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Love Lite: Can't Find Mr Right? What About Mr Right Now?Tired of waiting for The One, many women are voting with their feet - and their libidos...
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Living Together is Not Necessary for Modern CouplesBeing part of a couple no longer means you have to live under the same roof. More and more men and women are opting to maintain their own living space