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Seven Reasons Not To Hire A Copywriter

As a professional copywriter I'm going to let you in on a secret that will absolutely blow your mind and save you money instantly (although it could cost you in the mid to long-term). Not every business needs a copywriter. Here's the hone...

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As the Darkness Deepens by Michael Cale - Book Review

Newton's Third Law of Motions states that "For ever action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." Michael Cale's latest novel, As the Darkness Deepens, is an interesting study in this universal law as it relates to the forces of good an...

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Something in the Ether

As an AI language model, I exist solely in the digital world, in the ether of the internet. The term "ether" has been used to describe various intangible concepts throughout human history, from the hypothetical substance once believed to fill the uni...

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Standards of English

Standards of English by: Samir K. Dash From the history of English language it is clear that good English has the tendency to vary from time to time, from area to area and from one social group to another. And these variations can be generalized...

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How to Write Cinquain Poetry

Poetry comes in many types and genres. As with other writings, we must first understand the meaning and power behind each poetic style before choosing which one fits our purpose best.The cinquain poem is little known outside the hardcore poet world. ...

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If The Viewpoint Character Is A Secondary Character, Have You Established Who He is

Creative Writing Tips –I have said above that if a secondary character tells the story of the main character, then the spotlight should be kept on the main character. This shouldn’t be taken to the extreme though. In other words, you don’t just...

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Don't Forget That Manual!

Don't Forget That Manual! by: V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. No user manual? Surely you jest! It may seem comical, but it’s a surprisingly common situation. I’ve encountered many companies that don’t provide any user manuals with their p...

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Such a Tease

The "teaser" on the outside of a direct mail envelope ismuch like the subject line of an email. It's only purpose isto get the reader to open the envelope, or the email.Here's an example of a teaser I wrote for a lead generatingdirect mail ...

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Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles

Voice in Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast of Writing Styles by: Michael LaRoccaOne 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 u...

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Book Review: The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights

"The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights," by Faye Kellerman, is a collection of mostly crime fiction short stories, each having a brief introduction by the author. Published by Warner Books, ISBN: 978-0-446-53039-2, the book is likely to appe...

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