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Four FREE Tools Help Aspiring Writers

CleverKeys — This is a nifty little program you can download fromhttp://www.cleverkeys.com. It integrates with most software such as browsersor word processors. When you're writing or come across an unfamiliar word,just highlight the word, hit...

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The Hostel

The Hostel by: Liana Metal 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 c...

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For Those Times When You Might Want to Do Without 'Had'

Have you ever read a short story you've written and discovered an overuse of the word 'had?' I certainly have. It's one of the dilemmas I once faced with my own writing. Besides learning and practicing the rules of grammar, and th...

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More Stories? How Exciting!

More Stories? How Exciting! by: Ed Williams One of the nicest and most frustrating parts of being a writer of stories is that when you’re out somewhere, people will come up and tell you stories - lots of them. I’ve actually been at book sign...

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PublishAmerica - Publishing Parasites

PublishAmerica - Publishing Parasites by: Eddie Bruce I have to admit to being readily impressed by company names. Maybe it's an age thing. You see, I was around when we had nationalised industries here in Britain, you know, British Railway...

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Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot?

Have You Tested Your Theme Against Your Plot? by: Nick Vernon Creative Writing Tips – How we usually begin the preparation stage in the writing process is… We think of an idea for a story We think of a suitable theme We plot Once we com...

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Realism

Realism by: Samir K. Dash ;Realism' I In William Dean Howells' words, Realism is ; the truthful treatment of material'. But to the question ;what is truth', philosophy gives not only different answers, but also different k...

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Dialogue Tags - A Study in Common Errors

ogue Tags - A Study in Common Errors by: Jennifer Turner Verb and Subject Incorrect: "I bet you two had a fine time," said Ben. When using tags, it's unusual to have the verb before the subject. The general rule of thumb is to use this con...

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How To Write a Powerful Promotion Article

Who are the undisputed experts you can learn from ? Of course, they are the top Journalists who write Press Releases and always write them in the 3rd person. You could determine what they do and then follow their procedures. BUT ! Wait, that is not e...

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Spiritual Journaling

By Catherine FranzWhether you keep a separate spiritual journal or just wantto add your spiritual postings in your regular journal, youwill want to read this.Personal journaling supports our development and growth.But spiritual journaling goes deeper...

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