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How to Write Funny It's All About Timing

How to Write Funny It's All About Timing by: Sarah SmileyMy Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the most important thing about humor?" After a short pause, he interjects, "TIMING!"I've rolled my eyes many a time over this jo...

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It's Time To Start That "Swipe" File

It's Time To Start That "Swipe" File by: David B. Silva Just as great fiction is an art, so is great copywriting. Beneath the art, however, there's a foundation of basic knowledge and skills. The craft that goes into your writing. Craf...

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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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How to Write a Good Critique

What is a critique? - A critique is a paper that gives a critical assessment of a book or article. Steps - Begin by reading the book or article and annotate as you read. - Note the author's main point/thesis statement. - Divide the book/art...

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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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IT'S TIME TO START THAT SWIPE FILE

IT'S TIME TO START THAT "SWIPE" FILEDavid B. SilvaJust as great fiction is an art, so is great copywriting. Beneath the art, however, there's a foundation of basic knowledge and skills. The craft that goes into your writing.Craft comes firs...

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How to Write a Chorus

How to Write a Chorus by: Free Music Education Team A song without a chorus can hardly be called a song. This rather bad statement is my personal opinion so if you don't agree, that's okay. But I would like to start this lesson with th...

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How To Break Into Print Publishing

How To Break Into Print Publishing by: Michael LaRoccaThe big question. Do you submit directly to the publishers, or do you find an agent who will do that for you? Based on anecdotal evidence I've heard, it can work either way. The bottom l...

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The Art of Writing a Good Song

Did you know that good songwriting is often the key to establishing a successful music career? But more than that, it can be fun! When you write a song you are able to express yourself in new and creative ways. Whether you're sad, happy, angry,...

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