Archive for the 'Arts & Entertainment :: Books & Music' Category

10/29 How Mental Illness Ruined Robert Schumann

The great works of Robert Schumann, the great German composer who lived in the 19th century, almost pale into insignificance when the troubles that plagued his life are taken into account. Those troubles included mental illness which made him try to commit suicide in 1844.Robert Schumann had thrown himself into the Rhine hoping to end his life of depression but he was rescued and taken into a mental asylum. Not only did Robert Schumann fail to recover from the mental illness, the illness was passed on to his seven children who, among other things, suffered from schizophrenia.

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09/19 Poetry Books For New Poets

Poetry is something that needs spontaneity. You cannot really sit down to write a poem unless you have a strong passion for poetry. However, it is also true that poetry writing is an art that gets better if you are in the habit of reading exemplary works of other poets. You may also seek help from poetry books that not only provide fresh ideas but also include tips for better poetry writing. After all, poetry needs to be appealing to the readers if you wish to make a career out of it. There are quite a few established poetry books that give an opening to new and budding poets.

07/06 Writing Christian Literature For a Living

If you have strong Christian faith and love to write, you have probably considered some type of career in writing Christian literature. Doing this is a great way to share your love of writing along with your Christian beliefs, which can entertain and inspire others. Christian book publishers, like many publishers, are looking for original writers who play on classic themes, but in all new ways. Of course, it is obviously important that your work have a strong Christian theme to it. Keep writing, and your dreams of writing Christian literature for a living may one day come true.

12/30 Save money with used recording equipment

Do you want to build a music studio without burning a hole in your pocket? One of the best ways to save money and bring your goal closer to reality is to consider used recording equipment. There are many great deals available online that can allow you to purchase equipment at substantially reduced prices. Often the equipment is in near new condition or has been used as a demonstration unit. If you are on a tight budget then this is one way that you can bring your costs down and create your studio at a reduced cost.

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