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The Writing Club

The Writing Club by: Ieuan Dolby Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts enter the mind, long stringed and meaningful sentences trip over each other to receive attention at the front of the brain alongside all the brilliant ...

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Each discipline has its own language

English scholars may use such language as "stream of consciousness",while economists may speak of "market maximization".Unfortunately this makes it indecipherable to everyone else.Individuals not directly involved in the discipline, or arelated field...

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GIVING YOUR BUSINESS LETTERS A ‘KICK-BUTT' CLOSE

So you write this terrific Imcom. (An Imcom is anyimportant business communication such as aletter, memo, proposal or report.)It sings. It sells. And it flops!What happened? You dribbled away your close. You whisperedinstead of shouting. You hung nic...

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How Long Is Too Long To Market A Book?

So how long is too long to market a book? According to some studies (both formal and informal) marketing (and seeing the results in the form of book sales) can take anywhere from six months to two years, it all depends on what you want to get out of ...

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5 Common Causes of Writer's Block

Writer's block is a common occurrence for anyone who frequently writes any type of composition. Whether you are trying to write an article or supply useful information in another format on a regular basis this nemesis will occasionally disrupt y...

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Multiple Streams of Writing Income Part 2: Creating a Clear, Compelling Vision

The first question my clients frequently ask is, "Why do I need to define a vision for what I write? Why can't we just create a strategy?" There are two critical reasons for you to do the vision process. First, let me make this next reality per...

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You Write the Ending

Do you feel you can write better endings? We are all writers. If you have ever written in a diary, a secret journal, a school term paper, or a letter to home, you are a writer. Writer are all around us. Those sitcoms that we laugh at every night we...

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Before You Begin Pointers for New Writers

Most writers are readers first. Whether historical, research, romantic mystery or spiritual focus. Many well versed writers have either read extensively or have been challenged by a variety of in depth life changing experiences. Remember, your best w...

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The Secret of Developing a Plot that's Got Stuck

You've got this great idea to start a story off. It may be the location, the first few lines of dialogue between friends, friction between two antagonists, or a host of other beginnings, then - you just run out of steam. Who hasn't been the...

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The 3 Components to Creating an Effective Book Jacket Cover

Last week we covered the 'Why' of writing book jacket copy, so now let's get down to business and get into the 'How'. What is copy? Book jacket copy isn't about summarizing your project or providing the reader with a cl...

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