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"Why did the chicken cross the road?" What does this have to do with an author that wants to learn to write? This is a classic line, that begins a classic joke; a little bit of humor that almost everyone can recognize. In fact, it's so cliche that it has...

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Aspiring writers of the internet world! Why not find ways to earn passive income from writing articles and stories, perfecting your art at the same time?...

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How do you win a creative writing contest? More important, from the judge's point of view, how do you judge one?...

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This is the tenth and last article in a series of articles on how to write term papers with little or no stress. This last article deals with the many and varied ways to overcome stress if it is an issue for you when you have to write term papers....

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Writers have a difficult time being objective when writing your books and articles. Yet that is so important for writers so that they could avoid being rejected needlessly by editors. In this article, I offer five tips for writers to ensure that they are objective when revising their work....

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What's the purpose of the first line in an essay? To get the reader to read the second line. How about second line? To get the reader to read the third line. This, obviously, can go on till the reader ganders at your last sentence....

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First time writers can get book reviews if they go about it the right way. If they are patient they can get endorsements too....

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The keynote speaker at an event has to be chosen with great a care. His speech undoubtedly plays an important part in making the event a success....

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In a marriage, the bride and the groom are the center of attraction and all the guests present eagerly wait for the bridegroom's wedding speech to be delivered during the reception. Though the father of the bride's wedding speech has traditionally been the most appreciated because of the emotional factor,...

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Email, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, ecards, texts...We are inundated with people trying to communicate with us instantly. But do you remember the anticipation of waiting for the post? Receiving a scribbled love letter on A4 lined paper? Or a greeting card with a special message you'll want to treasure for life?...

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You're psyched about your forthcoming presentation and plan to prepare a sequence of PowerPoint slides for the speech. PowerPoint has become a very popular tool; quite a few students learn to use it as early as middle school....

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Whenever possible, try finding ways to make your messages personal. Doing so isn't merely a function of comprehension, although a more personal idea is definitely simpler to wrap your head around in....

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Do you need to provide reviews of other people's writing at work or school? Here is how to do so in a professional manner....

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When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? Let's face it, some of us are better at this than others but writing thank you notes is not outdated and it's a practice that should still take place today....

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Everyone is born with a little drop of luck and favour, but what explains it when a particular individual is a symbol of "LUCK" and when i say luck i mean a very good luck.. So amazing but crazy this person bears this name called "GOOD LUCK"....

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When writing health articles, it's important to know what you're talking about. Here is why knowledge is key....

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The interest that grows every time you hear new things is sometimes provocative enough to make you decide on trying it on your own. And English Chinese translation is one of the interests that most nationalities would like to explore, especially to those who are affiliates in business world. Learning...

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So you have finally completed your novel and are looking for a novel editor or proofreader. Fantastic! This means that you want to publish your manuscript. And I assume that you're wise enough to know that getting the manuscript edited professionally is critical. However, I'll be the first to tell...

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Do your poems rhyme? Here are some reasons why poems don't need to rhyme....

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Do your poems rhyme? Here are some reasons why poems don't need to rhyme....

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If you're writing love poems and you want to know how to make them romantic, you don't need to look any further than inside yourself. Here are some additional tips....

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If you're writing love poems and you want to know how to make them romantic, you don't need to look any further than inside yourself. Here are some additional tips....

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Learn how and why to write thank you notes for gifts and special occasions with these everyday writing tips. Start today....

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Learn how and why to write thank you notes for gifts and special occasions with these everyday writing tips. Start today....

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If you're looking for a great poetry trip, how to decide on a topic for a poem might be right up your alley. Here are some tips to help you today....

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If you're looking for a great poetry trip, how to decide on a topic for a poem might be right up your alley. Here are some tips to help you today....

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If you want, you can even make a list of the reasons why you love writing. Put it down on paper and then you can see the reasons right in front of you....

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If you want, you can even make a list of the reasons why you love writing. Put it down on paper and then you can see the reasons right in front of you....

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Writing a book is tough, but getting the attention of a editor or agent once it's finished makes the writing process look like a walk in the park. You have about two seconds to hook them enough to keep reading. They don't know how talented you are, and telling them...

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Writing a book is tough, but getting the attention of a editor or agent once it's finished makes the writing process look like a walk in the park. You have about two seconds to hook them enough to keep reading. They don't know how talented you are, and telling them...

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Article writing is not as tricky as people think. Discover why article marketing works and why it is the Number One marketing strategy for savvy marketers, the basic tools needed to produce attention-grabbing articles, and how to style your article to achieve optimum visual appeal....

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Article writing is not as tricky as people think. Discover why article marketing works and why it is the Number One marketing strategy for savvy marketers, the basic tools needed to produce attention-grabbing articles, and how to style your article to achieve optimum visual appeal....

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You may be afraid to hear the feedback from participants, after a workshop, but most people are generous. Also, when the comments are negative, they are your best opportunity for improving future workshops and getting even better feedback! So how do you get feedback that's valuable for your next workshops?...

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You may be afraid to hear the feedback from participants, after a workshop, but most people are generous. Also, when the comments are negative, they are your best opportunity for improving future workshops and getting even better feedback! So how do you get feedback that's valuable for your next workshops?...

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This is the sixth article in a series of articles about writing term papers and how to do it without additional stress. This one addresses how you need to take into consideration the audience you are writing for and how to construct the paper to make it relevant and enjoyable...

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This is the sixth article in a series of articles about writing term papers and how to do it without additional stress. This one addresses how you need to take into consideration the audience you are writing for and how to construct the paper to make it relevant and enjoyable...

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If you are thinking about Plagiarizing someone else's work, then consider a open minded approach such as the one in this article. However, just remember that you are not above the law....

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If you are thinking about Plagiarizing someone else's work, then consider a open minded approach such as the one in this article. However, just remember that you are not above the law....

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This is the first in a series of three short articles on editing your own written message. This is a valuable communication skill for your career or your business....

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This is the first in a series of three short articles on editing your own written message. This is a valuable communication skill for your career or your business....

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What is it about a cross dressing story that the transgendered find so interesting? We talk about the importance of story, to both the storyteller and the reader....

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What is it about a cross dressing story that the transgendered find so interesting? We talk about the importance of story, to both the storyteller and the reader....

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Many of us want a change for the better in our lives. We wonder why despite all our best efforts things stay the same year after year. We buy self-help and how-to books and get a one week buzz from reading them and half heartedly attempting to apply the principles...

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Many of us want a change for the better in our lives. We wonder why despite all our best efforts things stay the same year after year. We buy self-help and how-to books and get a one week buzz from reading them and half heartedly attempting to apply the principles...

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There are several reasons one should know how to write a sonnet in preference to other poetic forms. The sonnet has enough rules about structure and rhyme to make it nicely disciplined and self-contained....

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There are several reasons one should know how to write a sonnet in preference to other poetic forms. The sonnet has enough rules about structure and rhyme to make it nicely disciplined and self-contained....

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Your headline is one of the most important parts of any article or sales letter. After all, if you can't get someone to read past the headline, what chance do you have of selling them anything? It doesn't matter how good your content is if the headline doesn't move the...

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Your headline is one of the most important parts of any article or sales letter. After all, if you can't get someone to read past the headline, what chance do you have of selling them anything? It doesn't matter how good your content is if the headline doesn't move the...

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Everyone knows that grammar and spelling matters in school. But what about the real life? Does grammar really matter when you're trying to score a job? What about when you're just sending a formal letter to friends? Since you're reading this article, you probably have already guessed 'Yes'. And you...

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Everyone knows that grammar and spelling matters in school. But what about the real life? Does grammar really matter when you're trying to score a job? What about when you're just sending a formal letter to friends? Since you're reading this article, you probably have already guessed 'Yes'. And you...

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Discussing the methods of sentence variation by using allegory and proverbs -which at times result in enigmas- in his book On Copia, Erasmus says: "For things should not be written in such a way that everyone understands everything, but so that they are forced to investigate things, and learn." We...

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Discussing the methods of sentence variation by using allegory and proverbs -which at times result in enigmas- in his book On Copia, Erasmus says: "For things should not be written in such a way that everyone understands everything, but so that they are forced to investigate things, and learn." We...

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If you need articles or content written then you too can hire a writer. This is actually a very simple process but there are a few things you should be prepared for. If you have never hired anyone to write for you then I have a few tips to follow...

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If you need articles or content written then you too can hire a writer. This is actually a very simple process but there are a few things you should be prepared for. If you have never hired anyone to write for you then I have a few tips to follow...

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Given the abundance of criticism labeled 'European' or 'Latin American' magic realism, one might think that the genre's provenance is either European or Latin American. Not So. Writers (of different generations) in the United States have a tradition of magic realism....

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Given the abundance of criticism labeled 'European' or 'Latin American' magic realism, one might think that the genre's provenance is either European or Latin American. Not So. Writers (of different generations) in the United States have a tradition of magic realism....

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Lagochilus Inebrians Growers Guide 1.0 Turkish Mint seems to be one of the most sought after rare Entheogenic herbs. Lagochilus inebrians being in the Labiatae mint family, has strong intoxicating, sedative, and relaxing properties depending on dosage and potency of the strain....

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Lagochilus Inebrians Growers Guide 1.0 Turkish Mint seems to be one of the most sought after rare Entheogenic herbs. Lagochilus inebrians being in the Labiatae mint family, has strong intoxicating, sedative, and relaxing properties depending on dosage and potency of the strain....

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Writing a restaurant review is a fun way to share your thoughts and impressions about your dining experience. To write an informative review, you need to have knowledge about what key points you should include in your review. Not only is properly describing the food important, but you must have...

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Writing a restaurant review is a fun way to share your thoughts and impressions about your dining experience. To write an informative review, you need to have knowledge about what key points you should include in your review. Not only is properly describing the food important, but you must have...

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When hiring academic editing services, there are many things to consider. Clearly your academic editing service should have flawless grammar and punctuation. But there is more, which is often overlooked....

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When hiring academic editing services, there are many things to consider. Clearly your academic editing service should have flawless grammar and punctuation. But there is more, which is often overlooked....

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This article is about how to write a press release. The steps included in the article are: write and obtain the contact information, figure out the lead, write the body of the lead, and conclude....

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This article is about how to write a press release. The steps included in the article are: write and obtain the contact information, figure out the lead, write the body of the lead, and conclude....

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Teaching English as a foreign language is a very rewarding job. It's great being able to give children an opportunity to learn your language, but let's face it; TEFL does not pay well and there are no real long term career prospects. I used to teach English in Thailand, so...

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Teaching English as a foreign language is a very rewarding job. It's great being able to give children an opportunity to learn your language, but let's face it; TEFL does not pay well and there are no real long term career prospects. I used to teach English in Thailand, so...

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How can we learn from compelling stories? Actually a better question might be "how do we learn from compelling stories?" Let's observe how this learning process works in action....

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How can we learn from compelling stories? Actually a better question might be "how do we learn from compelling stories?" Let's observe how this learning process works in action....

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In the art of writing there are several areas or levels of expertise. We will go over a few of them and find out where you would like to end up in the world of professional article writing. Will you stay a hobby writer or will you aspire to become...

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In the art of writing there are several areas or levels of expertise. We will go over a few of them and find out where you would like to end up in the world of professional article writing. Will you stay a hobby writer or will you aspire to become...

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"Words, words, words; I'm so sick of words," were the lyrics sung by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, which I watched on AMC not too long ago. Her disdain was in sharp contrast with Professor Higgins' obsessive love of words. This got me thinking about my lifelong love affair...

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"Words, words, words; I'm so sick of words," were the lyrics sung by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, which I watched on AMC not too long ago. Her disdain was in sharp contrast with Professor Higgins' obsessive love of words. This got me thinking about my lifelong love affair...

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The greatest story ever told is the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of the baby Jesus. It has been written in nearly every language spoken by man. It has been painted, acted and sculpted. It has been analyzed and romanticized. But it is the most recognized story...

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The greatest story ever told is the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of the baby Jesus. It has been written in nearly every language spoken by man. It has been painted, acted and sculpted. It has been analyzed and romanticized. But it is the most recognized story...

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How is a writer to access her deepest and most powerful wells of creativity? How do we tap into our talent, our genius, our greatest potential for success? Writing classes often tell us how to plot, or structure, or build characters, or create poetic images, but the question of accessing...

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How is a writer to access her deepest and most powerful wells of creativity? How do we tap into our talent, our genius, our greatest potential for success? Writing classes often tell us how to plot, or structure, or build characters, or create poetic images, but the question of accessing...

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In this new digital age, what could possibly be the point for needing a good fountain pen or ballpoint pen to do your writing and conduct business? After all, you have the word processor, Excel spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, and a variety of other technologies that have all but rendered...

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In this new digital age, what could possibly be the point for needing a good fountain pen or ballpoint pen to do your writing and conduct business? After all, you have the word processor, Excel spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, and a variety of other technologies that have all but rendered...

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Point of view is one of the most important aspects of learning how to write for children, whether you are creating a picture book for emerging readers or chapter books for older children. If you do not choose the correct point of view character or the correct viewpoint, you could...

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Point of view is one of the most important aspects of learning how to write for children, whether you are creating a picture book for emerging readers or chapter books for older children. If you do not choose the correct point of view character or the correct viewpoint, you could...

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Why is it that some voice over artists seem to get all the work? Is it pure talent, or do you need something else?...

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Why is it that some voice over artists seem to get all the work? Is it pure talent, or do you need something else?...

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English grammar is a subject that truly frustrates many people. Regardless of educational level, nationality or age, grammar and spelling seem to baffle many people. And if someone has a learning disability like dyslexia, using correct grammar seems like an almost impossible feat....

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English grammar is a subject that truly frustrates many people. Regardless of educational level, nationality or age, grammar and spelling seem to baffle many people. And if someone has a learning disability like dyslexia, using correct grammar seems like an almost impossible feat....

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Do you find you're unable to write? Here's an easy and unexpected way to break through writer's block and get into the creative flow....

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Do you find you're unable to write? Here's an easy and unexpected way to break through writer's block and get into the creative flow....

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Are you a messenger? This article is the seventh in a series about finding your purpose. If you are a messenger, then you have an important message you are meant to share with a large audience. Your purpose is to identify what that message is, craft it, hone it and...

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Are you a messenger? This article is the seventh in a series about finding your purpose. If you are a messenger, then you have an important message you are meant to share with a large audience. Your purpose is to identify what that message is, craft it, hone it and...

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Identifies who controls the point of view in literature. Lists the three functions of the narrator....

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Identifies who controls the point of view in literature. Lists the three functions of the narrator....

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Tried to write a book and given up? Check these three tips to help you succeed....

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Tried to write a book and given up? Check these three tips to help you succeed....

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I love to learn about other people. I want to know about their childhood, their culture, their professions-anything. Some might consider me to be a bit nosy, but I am just interested. Interviewing is the best way to gain information....

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I love to learn about other people. I want to know about their childhood, their culture, their professions-anything. Some might consider me to be a bit nosy, but I am just interested. Interviewing is the best way to gain information....

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Have you, for the longest time, been itching to know how you can make some money with your writing skills? Read on how you can easily start and how NOT to make it so hard to find a writing job....

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Have you, for the longest time, been itching to know how you can make some money with your writing skills? Read on how you can easily start and how NOT to make it so hard to find a writing job....

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After completing over 500 limericks in the last year, one always faces the dilemma of "What now, what do I do with them?" It really depends on your long term strategy....

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After completing over 500 limericks in the last year, one always faces the dilemma of "What now, what do I do with them?" It really depends on your long term strategy....

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If you're spending more than 30 minutes writing a short article, I suggest that you read this one in its entirety. In here, I'll share with you my personal secrets that can surely help cut your writing time in half: Know your topics. Before you start......

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If you're spending more than 30 minutes writing a short article, I suggest that you read this one in its entirety. In here, I'll share with you my personal secrets that can surely help cut your writing time in half: Know your topics. Before you start......

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