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Limping Along with a Crutch

Posted by Miriam Van Scott
On January 29, 2020

Getting your point across in writing is challenging enough, so don’t muddy your message with words and phrases you don’t need. These...

Image is Everything!

Posted by Miriam Van Scott
On December 30, 2019

There is an old saying in the writing world: ‘Show, don’t tell.’ Simply put, it means you’ll get better results if you...

Write from the Heart

Posted by Miriam Van Scott
On November 29, 2019

Tis the season for sending greetings to loved ones far and near, and whether you’re writing out cards or dispatching electronic sentiments,...

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