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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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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 and Speak for the Ear

Write and Speak for the Ear by: Robert F. Abbott You and I may not aspire to write great books or make great speeches. But almost all of us want something to happen when we write or speak. And, the more we direct our words to the ears of readers...

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Poetry in a Nutshell

Poetry in a Nutshell by: Gary R. Hess Poetry is more than just rhyming and prose that is in meters and verse. It is an art form. It is something that can not be judged by its cover and can not be critisized to the point where it just "sucks." Po...

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12-Copywriting Tips to Make Your Advertising More Profitable

12-Copywriting Tips to Make Your Advertising More Profitable  by: Thom Reece Year after year people make the same mistakes in direct-response copy and advertising. You can avoid the most common and costly blunders by following the following prov...

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Why Are Conference Speakers So Bad?

It was horrible. I watched the speakers at the conference. Their presentations were bad, very bad. They were boring, annoying and insulting. I left the room several times because I couldn't stand it. As the closing keynote speaker I wanted to h...

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Learn to Write - The Pros and Cons of Using Rhyme in Children's Books!

Oh, the joys of rhyme! When you want to learn to write, you will inevitably play around with this concept when it comes to children's books. Why is that? Simply put, rhyme is fun! Kids love it, and adults find it clever and enjoyable to read alo...

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Making A Living As A Ghost Writer

It takes a special kind of writer to be a ghost writer. They spend their writing careers out of the public's eye and rarely, if ever, get a chance to bask in the spotlight of their fans. In fact, their fans rarely know of their existence. Many g...

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On The Planet Corporate: Survival Through Fiction

I found myself sitting in the HR department of one of the most famous companies in America. My ice queen soon to be boss wanted me and I knew it. After all, I had graduated from a pseudo impressive university and I looked really good in my Ann Klein ...

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How To Use Readability Formulas To Help You Write Better

We can dissect the term "readability" into "read" + "ability," which translates into the ability to read. Readability has nothing to do with either legibility or literacy. In fact, readability is more of a judgmental exercise for the targeted audienc...

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