by Kathy Edens Sep 05, 2018 Think of the different voices you use in daily life. You have a certain voice you use with the boss, another one with your partner, and a completely separate one you save for your mother. If you’re a parent, you have several voices you use with your children. There’s the stern, […]
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ANDRE CALILHANNA Authors have been quoting song lyrics in their books for eons, but if you plan to quote lyrics written after 1923, be prepared to do some research — and get out your checkbook — long before releasing your book. This post was updated September 2017. When a music artist records a song previously
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Why Hedging Is a Problem There are a few reasons a writer might hedge. Hedging makes your statements less direct, and sometimes that feels more polite, especially if you’re expressing disagreement or criticism. Hedging can also feel like an escape hatch. If you turn out to be wrong, well, it was just a random thought you had
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