If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Most of today’s post, is borrowed from the newsletter, of my favorite publication coach, Daphne Gray-Grant.

“When my 13-year-old son recently used the word schadenfreude in casual conversation, I snapped to attention. “Where on earth did he learn that?” I [...]

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I haven’t really posted about writing as much as I should. But there are a lot of writer blogs out there. There is a blog called Writing White Papers that is publishing a top ten list for blogs about writing. Here are the finalists for the top ten list. And I plan on having more [...]

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Understanding Government is a website that focuses on Journalism and keeping the government in check. I’m not completely sure which way this site leans. But honest reporting and being informed are always welcome values.
If you are an actual journalist or someone who can get an article published in a newspaper or magazine, you might be [...]

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Sometimes I feel my blog has floated off topic a bit. Therefore occasionally I make an effort to snap it back into the right direction. One of the things I hope to offer is a comprehensive list of resources for writers. This is the beginning of my list:

Google Directory - Not a huge secret, but [...]

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Hi kids today’s post is brought to you by the word mean. Sometimes when I’m writing I wonder if I’m using mean correctly. Well here’s the skinny on mean.

Mean - As a Verb. To have in mind as one’s purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work.

Mean - As an [...]

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I’ve noticed, when I’m writing, that sometimes I suspect, I’ve been using To or Too, incorrectly.
Nothing in English is simple. But I’ll try to give the simplest explanation, so I won’t question my usage of To or Too, anymore. And hopefully some of you will pick up some pointers as well.
“To” is a preposition. It [...]

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I’m always open to quality information on writing. Especially when it’s about getting more done and saving time. Daphne Gray-Grant,  offers a weekly newsletter with quick tips, to help people write better and faster. Sounds good to me Daphne.
I just received her 20 ways to prevent writer’s block newsletter and # 15 really stood out.
15. [...]

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I like Helium. I wrote a few articles for them, when I first began looking for internet writing options. I havn’t done anything in a while, and yet the residual value of the articles continue to accumulate.
If I ever have time, I would love to add to my Helium article stockpile. For some reason, It’s [...]

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When I was in High School, my active social life, caused me to have a shortage of credits. An enterprising High School counselor, suggested that I take a College course during my Senior year.
One College unit was worth about four High School units. So one College course, would give me credits to spare.
I went to [...]

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When I was a kid I was a huge fan of Benjamin Franklin. I would go to the library and check out books about him, and then tell everyone, about all the cool things he did, (like start the first library). I am still a fan of  Ben, I just like to keep him in [...]

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