Articles written by Simone Preuss

Achtung! Think that German is a real tongue twister? Learn German pronunciation with these examples. Many German consonant sounds are similar to those in English.

Nov 19, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Anyone interested in book publishing can find lots of useful, free information online when starting with the right key resources.

Nov 12, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Need to practice German for a trip or to converse with friends and colleagues? Reading comic books is a fun way to study spoken German and German idiosyncrasies.

Nov 10, 2008 - Simone Preuss

The thought of cramming words is keeping many from improving their German vocabulary. Here's a vocabulary builder that uses cartoons to impart German slang in a fun way.

Nov 10, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Few flooring options are as versatile as cork flooring. After buying cork tiles, make sure to get the most out of them by laying them correctly and maintaining them well.

Nov 6, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Trying to get your manuscript published but keep getting rejection letters? Changing your approach and understanding how books are acquired can help.

Oct 31, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Knowing and using key publishing terms correctly can make all the difference when approaching publishing professionals such as literary agents and editors.

Oct 26, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Maitena's comic strips are honest, funny, biting and satirical, yet tender and subtle stories about the tragedies and comedies in the lives of women.

Oct 21, 2008 - Simone Preuss

On October 17, just a couple of weeks before Halloween, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains the world over will celebrate one of their most important festivals - Diwali.

Oct 13, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Faiza Guene's first novel Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow paints a realistic picture of life as an immigrant, adolescent girl in suburban Paris of the '90s.

Oct 10, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Read Chetan Bhagat's bestselling second book before watching its star-studded Bollywood movie version "Hello," releasing worldwide on October 10.

Oct 5, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Practice German pronunciation and learn about German beer types by trying to order drinks in a beer garden or restaurant.

Oct 1, 2008 - Simone Preuss

When learning German, using and pronouncing umlauts correctly is one of the more trying tasks. Here's a quick overview of umlaut pronunciation, history and usage.

Sep 26, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Tired of inserting special German characters like ä, ö and ü from the symbol menu? Learning and using their shortcuts is a faster way to correct German spelling.

Sep 24, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Ever wondered what that funny looking, beta-like character is in German? Well, it's ß or 'ess-zett,' signifying a sharp "s" sound.

Sep 24, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Looking to break into publishing without prior work experience? Publishing internships are a great way to gain the necessary experience while learning the tricks of trade

Sep 23, 2008 - Simone Preuss

Copyediting, proofreading, typesetting and project management provide crucial steps in preparing a manuscript for publication.

Sep 17, 2008 - Simone Preuss