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Why the Editor is NOT the Enemy

Why the Editor is NOT the Enemy by: Mridu Khullar They can be mean, unethical and downright unprofessional. But not all editors fit that bill. In fact, most editors would rather give you money that take it, make no changes than rewrite whole pie...

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MOVING INTO A NEW APARTMENT KNOW ALL THE COSTS

When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge you more than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease, make sure you understand exactly what you're going to be charged, and get it in writing.Security Deposit: This is ...

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FOUR RULES EVERY RENTER SHOULD KNOW

Whether you're renting for three months or three years; these rules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter.1. Get everything in writing.Anything not specifically outlined in your lease should be put into a written document. Without d...

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Is Your Title Compelling?

Is Your Title Compelling?  by: Nick Vernon Short Story Writing Tips: Your title is your selling tool. It’s the first thing readers will scan and contemplate whether to read your story. What your title’s job is, it has to lure the readers int...

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Write Strategy: Think, Believe, Attack

Write Strategy: Think, Believe, Attack by: Shery Ma Belle Arrieta-Russ Think of writing like karate...it's about DISCIPLINE. Writing, like other forms of art, work or talent, requires discipline. It won't ever be enough that you say to...

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Write For Yourself First

Write For Yourself First by: Roy E. KlienwachterIt would be very selfless or noble of me to tell you that I have created my web site only to help you and the rest of humanity. The reason for me spending so much time and energy into my writing an...

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Postpartum Depression

The case against Andrea Yates, accused of drowning her five young children, is disturbing and horrible. Despite what you may think of Andrea Yates or the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of her children, her postpartum depression (PPD) defe...

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How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas

How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas by: Caterina Christakos How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your Well has Been Tapped Dry When I face the desolate impossibility of writing 500 pages, a sick sense of failure falls on me, and I know ...

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Marriage Problem; Is Your Marriage Problem Severe Enough To Warrant Getting A Divorce

Having a marriage problem can be agonizing especially if you're tryingto do all you can to make yourmarriage work. Depending on how yourmarriage was prior to thinking thatyou had a marriage problem, you couldbe in for a hurtful time if you don&...

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Dating Your Spouse Planning an evening on the townno kids

When was the last time you went out on a real “date” with your significant other? And no, a real date doesn’t mean taking the kids to the movies with you and sitting them in the front row, while you sit five rows back to cuddle, eat popcorn, an...

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