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How To Use Punctuation

How To Use Punctuation by: Rumki Sen The most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only helps readers ...

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The Hostel

Read an excerpt from the book:“My name’s Henry,” he told her. “What’s yours?”“Nina,” she replied.He smiled at her. “Nina, a lovely name…,” Henry said.“What did you say?” Nina said. “I can’t hear you! The music is too lou...

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Comfort Someone with a Sympathy Message

For someone who has lost a loved one, sympathy messages from other people could mean a lot. If you know someone who is currently grieving over a death of a relative or someone who is going through a dark chapter of his/her life, expressing your sympa...

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Four Keys to Successful Journaling

Four Keys to Successful JournalingBy Christin SnyderIn part one of “The Healing Powers of Journaling” we explored the various ways that journaling aids in personal empowerment and healing. By using the following four guidelines, you can ensure yo...

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Poem of the Sky

The sky is blue and the clouds are pure I ask God Release my soul Let me seek not other's approval nor acceptance But to experience your sweetness and grace in the beauty of your presence May I drink the holiness of your splendor And taste the f...

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Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers

Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers by: Zachary Weiner I am twenty three years old, have sold over four thousand copies of my first book in a matter of a month after it's release and recently been contacted for contracts with Random ...

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Freelance Writing A Career From Anywhere

An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do all these locations have in common? A recent call for assistance from freelance writers elicited replies from every one of these locations. In each of these and...

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21 Blackstreet: The New Home of African-American Literature

Everybody has a story to tell. Am I correct? Obama won the election and Monique won an oscar. Do you need anymore verification? The time for the underdog has arrived and I invite every voice to be heard. For every published, unpublished and novice wr...

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10 Smart Moves For Getting Published In Top Magazines

Eager to see your byline in magazines like Smithsonian, National Geographic, Parade or Outside? Here are 10 tips on getting past the threshold of "Maybe" to "Yes" at top magazines. 1. Put timing on your side. You can change a perennial story, where ...

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Car Horns

CAR HORNSCopyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaLet's pretend that you live in China. Perhaps not in my neighbor-hood, but in China. Let's also pretend that, unlike me, you owna car. A Volkswagen Santana, of course. Who do you honk the hornat?Well,...

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