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Handy Tips for Impromptu Speeches
Remember, your speech is your story that has your Make sure you include an inspiration; something that made you a better person. Continue reading
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The Question of Approach: One vs Many
As a seeker of information, I am like every other “user” or “audience” – I am like YOU, dear reader. I prefer to take the shortest or quickest path to the resolution. Much like you, I get petrified when I can’t find the shortest route. Much like you, I get petrified when I see unorganized… Continue reading
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To Article or Not to Article
Here’s a handy list of situations when you are not supposed to use A, AN, or THE. Continue reading
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Good versus Well
The thing is, our mental ears have always known (or is it registered?) the difference. So, none of us will ever, EVER say, “You did a well job”, while all we wish to do is praise the other person for their efforts. However, things get a little tricky for some of us who might happen… Continue reading
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I versus Me
This post is about one of the everyday challenges that writers face when writing about themselves: choosing between when to use I and when to use Me. Continue reading
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What Your Spell Checker Misses but Doesn’t Tell
… we all will agree that none of the automatic or system-driven spell check processes is a 100% accurate. Continue reading
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That One Fear Every Writer Has
Each of those writers who I admire has a style of their own. Amongst the things that you should keep in mind if you wish to step into this industry, or are enjoying your stay in here, is – without a doubt – this one that I feel I would fear to lose. Continue reading
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Why is it Horribly Hard to Write a Book?
Writing anything is never easy; especially inking exactly what you wish to communicate through a book is one of the hardest things to do. Then why is it that we see so many of us writing about writing? Or, why is it that so many of us are interested in reading about writing? Each day,… Continue reading
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What’s the Difference Between Book Blurb and Synopsis?
Both project the book to different sets of readers. A book blurb SHOULD NOT contain the conclusion because it is a sales pitch, while a synopsis is a 200-word version of the book itself. Here’s the elaborate version. Continue reading
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Are Technical Writing and Instructional Designing the Same?
Although I don’t regard technical writing and instructional designing different, I do acknowledge that the tools and methodologies both use are quite different. Continue reading
The Wordsmith 