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Basic Writing Tips – Some Controversial, All Correct

Basic Writing Tips – Some Controversial, All Correct by: David Clapham As a previous article (“Making Better Word Choices – 4 Examples”) explained, writers can take steps to prevent simple, and common, errors from degrading their writing...

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Slow Pokes Short story on the changing world of writing

“No one will ever know who I am, I’m a nobody-writer from nowhere… I’ve had a thousand rejections from all the major publishers. It seems my destiny is never to be read, another nameless soul lost to the sands of eternity.” Johnny’s face ...

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Remember Writing For Pleasure

Many freelance writers, who write full-time, will agree that to survive within the publishing world, there are constant pressures to seek out new publishing outlets and to continually strive for the regular publication of new articles.To the outsider...

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Looking For Online Writing Jobs?

Need to go shopping? Want to watch the latest blockbuster? Want to listen to Mariah Carey's new release? Want to read the latest installment to the Harry Potter series? No matter where you are in the world and no matter what time of the day, the...

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Voice in Narrative and Dialogue

One of the nice things about being an author is that we can break any rule we want. (I just did.) It's part of our job description. Language changes through usage definitions, spelling, grammar and authors can help it do this. But on the other...

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Tips to Learning from Your Writing Mistakes

You receive your contest entry back. You are so excited! You look at your total score: 20/100. How is that possible? You want to throttle a couple of the judges. Here is a few of their comments: Have you ever read a book in your life!! Your charact...

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Copywriting Makeover It’s Not About YOU, It’s About THEM

by Karon Thackston © 2003http://www.copywritingcourse.comI’ve always loved scented candles. They help create a cozy atmosphere. They give you a relaxed feeling. And - most importantly - they make your home smell wonderful! So, naturally, I was...

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If You Respect Them, They Will BuyClosing the Sale

We've all had the unfortunate experience of being convinced by apushy salesperson to buy something we weren't sure we wanted. Youmay have really wanted the product, but after being pushed intobuying it, you don't want it anymore. You e...

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A "Plan 9" Book?

A "Plan 9" Book? by: Ed Williams Sometimes, when you do a little writing like I do, you get tipped off as to what upcoming books and authors are really gonna be hot. And folks, I’ve got a book title and an author’s name for y’all that I th...

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Don't Worry, Be Happy, AND WRITE!

How long should my story be? Who should I send it to? What do I put in the cover letter?I don't have any credits, what now? Do these questions go through your mind as you sit down to write a story? If so, then read on. As the former Grand Poobah...

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