A powerful, modern woman Scarlett Johansson discusses ambition, success, and her role in The Other Boleyn Girl, where she plays Mary Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's mistresses. It's 450 years since Anne Boleyn's head fell from the chopping block but ambitious women are still regarded with suspicion by Hollywood's chroniclers, the popular press. Johansson is not the kind of person to bow to those expectations. "Ambition is healthy," she ... Read full entry

Four Tips to Quickly Apply KISS in Writing: "I have added a new word to my vocabulary. Logorrhea. We've all been touched by it. What is it? The Word Spy defines it, 'excessive verbosity and long-windedness. Also know as verbal diarrhea.'" Some great writing advice from Meryl Evans for writers and bloggers. The Formula for Creating a Successful Social Network: if you're looking to create the ... Read full entry