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Free Software That Helps Get Your Creative Writing Work Done
Feb 9th, 2010
Say goodbye to expensive novel writing software, screenwriting software, and expensive word processing programs.
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The Proper Mindset Of A Writer
Feb 4th, 2010
Getting words on the page is much easier with the correct frame of mind. Before you think about writing, prepare yourself for a productive writing session.
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24 Hours In Your Wallet
Nov 10th, 2009
Every writer faces time restrictions. The trick is to find enough time in the day to spend writing. There are several things I do to find more time to write. Negotiate every one of these ideas to maximize your time of opportunity.
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A Compelling Word To Write
Nov 10th, 2009
Today I write on many subjects, mostly finance, investing, and the subject of writing in general. Each subject I write about is compelling and interesting to me. Whatever it is you're writing about, it must be more than interesting, it must be compelling. You can't touch an audience if it doesn't tug at your heart and mind first. You must show that in your work.
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Too many rules dam the writing flow
Jul 31st, 2009
Languages evolve. We need to decide which grammar rules need to be strengthened because they help us understand each other and which ones to let die.
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Writing Resolutions: The Right Start on the Year © By Sandra Ferguson
Jul 25th, 2009
Is this year’s goal to be published? How to facilitate that accomplishment has stumped many an aspiring writer. Keeping it simply can activate the brain’s creativity and lure written words onto the page. By following the steps in this article, writer’s learn a powerful tip to move their craft to the next ‘successful’ level.
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Writing: Clear and Concise – How to Write Well © By Sandra Ferguson
Jul 23rd, 2009
I needed to write a recommendation letter for a Teacher of the Year nomination. One page, single spaced, one inch margins were the requirements. Wow! In writing first chapters, it normally takes me six pages just to get to the characters’ name. Okay, not quite that bad, but brevity . . .
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Perfecting Punctuation – How to Put the Apostrophe to Work By Sandra Ferguson
Jul 23rd, 2009
For writers who are actively engaged in perfecting the written word, consider the grammar importance of the apostrophe and its correct usage. A simple Google request on the curly mark and over three million hits return. For such a tiny punctuation mark, the world clambers for an easy an accurate way to put the apostrophe to work. Employ two of the apostrophe’s basic uses such as: contractions (removal of letters) and showing possession then any writer is well on the way to perfecting punctuation.
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The Basics of the Common Comma: How to add Clarity to Writing By Sandra Ferguson
Jul 22nd, 2009
Many a professional and semi-professional writer has been tumbled off Grammar Mountain by the ubiquitous comma. Is it possible, then, for Average Joe or Jane Writer to scale the tricky uses of this tiny grammar mark? Absolutely. By learning the basic ways to . . .
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How To Be Identified As A Good Writer
Jul 12th, 2009
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The Basics of the Common Comma: How to ad Clarity to Writing
Jul 12th, 2009
The comma certainly holds other intrinsic, and oftentimes, complicated purposes for writing. One search on any Internet engine will result in several million hits, many from universities and institutions of higher learning, for comma explanation. The comma is a ubiquitous form of punctuation with multiple and varied uses. However, when writers follow the basic rules concerning 'lifting and separating' and 'listing' then their work will be on more solid comma ground.
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It's like my least favorite word
Jul 12th, 2009
Last week I was flying back from a week of grant writing assistance in Alaska. About 10 hours into my travels, I heard the young lady in the plane seat behind me say the following sentence. Read it aloud and try to guess which word is my least favorite: "Like I was like what's wrong with like that and he was like I like guess it's like ok."
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What bugs you about writing?
Jul 9th, 2009
Join the conversation about writing problems and solutions.
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Write to start the conversation
Jun 18th, 2009
4 ways to make your writing more personal and compelling
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The 4th of July and Three Sure-Fire Hints to Solidify Your Writing Independence
Jun 15th, 2009
Gain your writing independence with these three sure-fire hints. Fireworks will be going off about what you should be writing, and your writing will grow stronger as you grow more confident.
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Stress Free Software Decisions
May 20th, 2009
Author AJ Dowell
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