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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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Writing As A Gift

Writing As A Gift by: Jenna Glatzer “What am I supposed to give Anthony as a wedding gift?” I asked Kristin, my bridesmaid and person-who-was-married. “I mean, what kinds of things do brides give their grooms? I was thinking of hiring some...

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Proofreading Your Own Document

Proofreading Your Own Document by: Jan Kovarik You've just written an important paper, business communique, or other document that will be read by others and perhaps will be the basis for a classroom grade, a prospective business arrangemen...

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Copywriting Training Isn't Just For People Who Want to Be Copywriters

Over the years, I have had many types of students in my copywriting courses. Some were there because they wanted to be professional copywriters, and were looking to get the skills they needed help them begin their new careers. But many many others w...

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The Accidental Author: Lesson Learned from Writing a Children's Book

When I was recently asked to write an article on writing for children, I thought to myself, what do I know about writing for children? True, I just had a children's book published, but I still thought of that as kind of an accident. Truth is, I ...

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Write Clearly, Write Concisely, And Write Correctly

Some would-be writers think they can dash off an article without learning the basics of grammar. Just as any craftsperson spends time honing his skills to make the perfect piece of craft, so must a writer work hard to write an error-free, grammatical...

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The Desire To Not Write

A new client made an off-handed comment today. She wondered why almost every writer gets strong urges not to write. "Suddenly, the plants need watering, the dog needs petting, the laundry needs folding at that very moment." She laughed sheepishly. "I...

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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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Why Even A Simple Contract Can Save Your Bacon

Why Even A Simple Contract Can Save Your Bacon by: Richard A. Chapo Every business owner says it; "Do I really need a written contract?" The answer is "YES, YES and YES!" Using a written contract is like buying insurance for your business deals,...

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Secret Money Making Strategy - Learn How to Write Powerful Advertising Copy

As simple as this sounds, 99% of all the business owners in the country just plain don't know how to design and write good advertisements. And that includes most of the biggest companies in business. If you have any intentions of operating a bus...

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