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To Whom It May Concern: When and How to Use It Properly
By KAREN HERTZBERG Once, in a time before nearly everyone had access to the Internet in the palms of their hands, it was common to begin business correspondence with the salutation To Whom It May Concern. But times have changed. We’ll take a look at whether you should use To Whom It May Concern, explore a
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How to Create Strong Pacing For Your Story
Books are a bit like amusement park rides. They come in all shapes and sizes and even levels of thrill, with enough variation that there are few who don’t enjoy any sort of ride at all. But there is one element that all rides must have if they’re to succeed: an expectation of pace. Fast
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Learn How To Write A Synopsis
Once you have finished writing your novel or book, it’s time to prepare your work for the submission process. While each literary agent has their own specific guidelines, it’s useful to know how to write a synopsis. Presented by Jane Friedman, publisher and editorial director for Writer’s Digest, this OnDemand Webinar, The Dreaded Synopsis, takes you
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5 Ways to Avoid Starting A Sentence with “But” or “And”
It’s true that you want to keep your writing as conversational as possible, but at the same time, you want to avoid mistakes that can lower the grade of what you produce. No one wants to read Shakespeare on a regular basis, but at the same time no one wants to read sloppy writing because
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