Dulee Paranavitana

  Writing for children is the best kind of writing I like to do. Childhood has been such a memorable time, and I have often wished that I could go back and stay there. So one way I go about this, since they haven’t invented time machines yet, I use writing for children as a way of paying homage to my childhood while also keeping in mind childhood today is different from what childhood was back when I was a child. Regardless, children are the best and the most enthusiastic audience you can write for because they are curious and creative and have excellent imaginations. As a children’s book writer you have a wonderful target audience that should motivate you to keep writing and giving writing your best shot. Writing for Kids Is Challenging Kids these days have a ton of ways that they can choose to spend their time. Picking up a book is just one of many and many kids might choose not to do so. Books for children need to grab the attention of the young readers immediately and keep them...

  Britain has a plethora of tales that feature magical creatures in its folklore. From well known creatures like dragons to less known creatures like merrows, British folklore is rich with magical creatures that colour stories with magic and mystery. There are so many worth mentioning and this post will be looking at a few of these mysterious magical creatures from British folklore who have stood the test of time. This blog post will explore less known to well known magical creatures. Pixie  Pixies are tiny magical beings often seen in British folklore especially from areas like Devon and Cornwall. These beings are portrayed as mischievous rather than malevolent most of the time in British folklore. They are also said to lead travelers astray. These magical beings are linked to ancient sites and woodland paths. Pixies have found their way to fantasy stories from British folklore in stories such as Peter Pan and Harry Potter. Puca The Puca is a shape shifting spirit from Britis...

  I f you want to dip your toes or in this case fingers into the field of freelancing, you are not alone. While you might be afraid to leave your comfortable yet inconvenient day job, there might be this nagging voice in your head telling you, “I wish there were better ways to earn money than sacrificing my life to the corporate gods who want me to work, work and work more from nine to five.” This was my situation when I started freelancing. While it was not at all a smooth path paved with marble, I do love the freedom freelancing offers. With freelancing, you are not tied down to a single job or a single boss, which means that you have the freedom to explore and perhaps even earn more. But a word of caution, I believe you need to have a good reserve of finances to start freelancing, because when things go wrong, there won’t be a paycheck waiting for you, no matter the level of toxicity at your workplace and despite you might be having to deal with in your workplace environment, y...

  Have you been dreaming of earning money on your own terms without being trapped in a 9 to 5 corporate job? If climbing the corporate ladder isn’t your thing, and you are tired of convincing yourself that it is so, you might want to take a look at freelancing or freelance writing. If you think you need a degree to become a freelance writer, you might want to rethink that, since to write well, all you need to do is write. But it is important to note that being a writer and wanting to be a writer are two different things. You can’t just want or wish, you must always take action if you aspire to become a freelance writer. In the world of freelancing or earning online, action taken, no matter how imperfect, is better than taking no action at all. Now without further ado, let’s start discussing and busting some common myths about being a freelance writer. You Need an English Degree to Get Started No you don’t, and how do I know? Because I don’t have an English degree. All you need is t...

A resume is the piece of paperwork needed for you to apply for a job. It summarises your experiences, qualifications and achievements. It is supposed to capture the highlights of your professional academic and career-related milestones. There is no one right way to write a resume. But a resume needs to have a good structure so that it is clear and coherent. It will help if you highlight your qualifications and achievements so that an employer feels like you are worth their time. The resume structure depends on your background, experience and the job that you are applying for. However, every resume needs to have a few key sections such as previous job experience, academic qualifications and other achievements such as certifications and awards. These will help entice and engage the reader. The first section is the contact section. Include your full name, your city, state, postal code, and your contact number. Then you need a professional summary. This is called your professional statemen...

How to create a blog on blogger? Starting a blog is pretty easy! All you need is an internet connection and a laptop. You can start it on a platform like a blogger for free. Here I will be talking about how to start a blog on blogger. Blogger is free to use and easy to master! It is pretty much like the word! Blogger is user friendly! You can quickly learn to use a blogger to create your blog! Create a google account Chances are you already have one! Then go to google and sign in to your account and use the google search engine and type in blogger and it's going to take you to the blogger website.  Decide on a blog title. Decide on a blog title such as health and fitness or even something as unconventional as mythology. You can write about anything you are passionate about and write about anything. Chances are there will be people around the world who are passionate about what you are passionate about! Create a post You can do this yourself or hire someone from sites like Fiverr. I...