How I Taught Myself to Code in Eight Weeks So you want to be a programmer, huh? Here are 27 ways to learn online Whether you are looking to switch careers and become a full-time programmer, want to try to build a website or app on the side, or are just looking to round out your skill set, learning to code has certainly been something a lot of people have started to do lately. And while being a programmer might not be for everyone, there is a lot to be said about gaining a better, more educated view of how all those pixels get moved around all those screens. Before we delve into our list of learning resources sites, we wanted to share some advice from Marissa Louie, a self-taught product designer for Ness Computing. A former startup founder, Louie told TNW that the hardest part of being self-taught – whether it’s design, programming, or any other discipline is, “gathering the courage. F**k it, we'll do it live! Our biggest ever edition of TNW Conference is fast approaching! 1. MIT’s Open Courseware offers 2100 courses in a variety of topics, including Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. 2.
20 Ways to Become a Better Writer Two years ago, if you were to tell me I’d one day be writing for my favorite magazines and finishing my first screenplay… well, I wouldn’t believe you. That’s because even though I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was six, you couldn’t tell by looking at my former lifestyle. At the time, it was filled with so many things not related to writing I barely had the focus to write a shopping list. All I know is this: if you want to become a better writer, the longer it takes you to get started, the stronger your resistance will be to get started at all. Below are 20 lessons I’ve learned along the way that will help you become a better writer. 1. The good news is, there’s never been a better time to be a writer. When you spread yourself over several areas, you’re not going to be able to offer enough creative energy to make an impact in any of them. 2. The best way to become a better writer is to learn from the best. 3. 4. 5. This was one of the first items on my agenda. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Free video lectures,Free Animations, Free Lecture Notes, Free Online Tests, Free Lecture Presentations How to Find Writing Jobs and Paying Markets I write from home because I like being my own boss, and I like to spend more time with my husband and children. I'm sure you write from home for the same reasons, or maybe you write from home for many other reasons. It doesn't matter what the reasons are, what does matter is we have to pay our bills just like everyone else. In order to meet our bills, we search the Internet for writing jobs; besides, our time and talent should be rewarded! In the beginning, I found myself struggling to make ends meet. I couldn't find the writing jobs or paying markets I needed, but the really bad part was I didn't know where to look. Because I was just getting started, I had no clips (published work) and no references to speak of. In order to find the right trade magazines, the first thing you need to do is visit your favorite search engine -- mine is Google. Following are some links to Web sites that list paying markets for writers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Now, let's discuss where you can discover writing jobs.
How to Develop a Daily Writing Habit Writing is one of the most difficult, most underrated activities that people all across the world covet. Some people write as a profession while others write because it is required of them in their schooling or career. There are even some people who write just for fun. But no matter what your reason for writing may be, developing a daily writing habit can be extremely beneficial to different areas of your life. Usefulness The best reason to develop writing as a daily habit is because it’s a great skill to have. Here’s a few easy steps to start: Get a blank notebook. It’s as simple as that. Sense of Self When you write daily, you develop a bigger sense of self. It might be a good strategy to brainstorm a few ideas that you enjoy writing about first before you start writing about things that you don’t enjoy. Critical Thinking Another great reason why writing daily is beneficial is because it helps you do your job better, even if your job doesn’t call for you to write. Language Write
Fifteen Paying Markets for Personal Essays and Life Stories by Chryselle D'Silva Dias Editor's Note: Market list updated January 2010 - sorry, it's no longer 15! Writing nonfiction, the experts say, is often the easiest way for a writer to break into print. More importantly, paying markets abound for fillers, greeting card verses, and humour. But what about personal stories? Like me, if you love to write about your own experiences, putting it into perspective for a publication of your choice should be a piece of cake. Finding paying markets for personal essays and life stories, though, is a lot harder than writing down sometimes-painful memories. Here are fifteen paying markets for personal essays. 1. Ceased publication. 2. A favourite place for essayists, Christian Science Monitor is a good place for newbies to break in with light humour and touching personal stories. Payment: $75-$160 on publication. Guidelines: 3. No longer accepts personal essays. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Payment: $100 for an essay
How To Find Foreign Writing Markets February 25, 2002 How To Find Foreign Writing Markets by Gary McLaren © Copyright 2002 Gary McLaren Writing for foreign writing markets is a great way to increase your income as a freelance writer. The highest fee a writer receives for any article is often the fee paid by a publication for First Rights. Some writers may be able to recall an occasion when a subsequent sale was even higher than the original 'first rights' sale, but in principle the theory will hold true. As editor of Worldwide Freelance Writer newsletter I am always hunting for new writing markets for our subscribers. Don't forget that when you find what may seem to be a suitable publication using the resources below you will still need to study the publication, check whether or not they work with freelance writers, and keep to their writer's guidelines. Worldwide Freelance Writer - NewsDirectory - A guide to online English-language media. Happy Writing!