Most of the so-called opportunities are really exploitation and take advantage of the unemployed–or those nervous that they are next on the chopping block.
Category Archive: Writing Tips
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Bad Writing and Bad Marketing
Most small business people and freelancers do their own marketing, especially in the present economy. Many work hard to keep up with new venues in advertising and the new technology that goes with it. I sympathize. I struggle with these things too. However, it never ceases to amaze me the number of postings I see that are poorly written. You may hurt your image, and your credibility, when you take on too much or try to reach beyond your abilities in these areas.
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Pets in Memoirs
I haven’t decided if this post is about pets in memoirs, memoirs about pets, or a bit of both. Pets are very important family members. Yet, they often get left out of photos and memoirs when the writer isn’t sure how to include them. In the past, they were often left out because people didn’t …
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Other People’s Mistakes
What if the person who changed it is your editor or boss? What if arguing the change gets a piece pulled that’s important to you? What if your obsession with making this piece right ruins a relationship that could be important later? How much impact will the mistake, which will be attributed to you, have on your future opportunities? It’s a tough decision.
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Why should a writer do book reviews?
Book reviews don’t pay. Plus, it takes time to read and write the review. Is there a point to doing a review, other than enjoying reading and getting free books? Yes. There are several additional advantages.
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