Amanda Talbott
I have my BS and I am working on my MS in Structural Engineering. I have home schooled, been to boarding school, vote libertarian, and have more books than shelves.
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Top 20 Books of All Time RevisitedThree years ago, I made a list of the best books I had read in my lifetime. Here are twenty more, each one highly recommended.
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How to Keep Your New Years ResolutionKeeping a New Years resolution is one of the hardest goals people set for themselves. There are many things that can get in the way, but here are some tips on how to keep at it and see results.
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Overcoming Writer's BlockEvery author struggles with writer's block. Overcoming it is not always easy and sometimes writer's need a push in the right direction. Here are a few quick ways to break free and put pen back to paper.
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How to Create Setting in FictionSetting is an important part of any story. It can make or break you and your plot. Here are some basics to use when you develop setting in fiction.
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Fictional Characters: A Writer's Guide to Creating Great CharactersCharacters are an important part of any work of fiction. When you create them, you need to give your reader more than a basic description if you want them to jump off the page and become real. -
Quick Tips to Improve Your WritingAll right, so who doesn't want to be a better writer? Sure, you may already be a decent writer, but do you want to take it to another level? Here are some simple things you can do to help improve your writing.
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Memoir Book Review: Why I'm like This by Cynthia KaplanCynthia Kaplan's memoir was a good read. It made me laugh and so I have decided to write a review and recommend it to all of you who are looking for a good summer book. Please read on to find out more about this hilarious memoir.
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Eating Healthy in College: How to Eat Healthier During College Without Going BrokeCollege life leaves little room for eating healthy. Between the caffeine to keep you awake and the microwave noodles to keep you full, your diet can suffer. Here are some simple things you can do to eat better without going broke.
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Surviving Calculus 2: An Insider's Guide to Calculus II and How to PassCalculus 2 can be an absolute nightmare and headache for any undergraduate. I have survived and here is my advice on how to do the same.
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Top 20 Books of All TimeI have read a lot in my almost twenty years of life. I consider myself well-read. Here is a list of the twenty books I have read that I am here defining as the best. I highly suggest them all.
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The Pursuit of HappynessI wasn't sure what to expect after reading the reviews and watching the interviews on TV, but here is what the movie was really like, bias opinions aside
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Gordon College in Barnesville GeorgiaFor a smaller school in the state of Georgia, Gordon College is a nice suprise. I am enjoying my time spent at Gordon and here's why other people should give it a try.
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Why I Did the American Thing and VotedVoting is one of our constitutional rights and people do not always remember that there were people who fought to get us that right. So, what did I do this year? I voted!
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The Grapes of Wrath: Steinbeck's Classic Novel About the Dustbowl MigrationThe Grapes of Wrath is one of the true American Classics. It is loved and praised for its characters, insights, and simple story. It is also hated for its honesty and reality.
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Memories with My GrandmotherWhen I was little, Gram treated me like I was someone, not just a hyper six year old. Now, she still listens to me. There are just certain things about some grandparents that make you feel like more than what you are.
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World in Motion: Fall Has Come to GeorgiaA descriptive essay from the perspective of myself, a jogger going for an evening run. My state is Georgia and the walking track in my hometown is becoming an epitome of fall. Running is my escape.