Writing

To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before

Are you ever tempted to split infinitives? If so you’re in good company. They did it in Star Trek, as demonstrated by the title of this post,  and it’s since become an often quoted example. A split infinitive occurs when an adverb or adverbial phrase is placed between the word to and the relevant verb. In [...]

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How To Overcome Writer’s Blues

Photo by craigmdennis on Flickr It’s often referred to as ‘Writer’s Block’ — that syndrome that occurs when you desperately need to write but can’t think of a darned thing to write about. I prefer to think of it as ‘Writer’s Blues’. It’s what happens when I’m faced with a blank page (or screen) and it [...]

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How To Satisfy Your Muse And Your Boss At The Same Time

Why do I get my best ideas while I’m at the office?  I have a report to get out by the end of the day and someone wants a business process for a four o’clock meeting, but here comes a great idea for a post or The solution to that plot problem in my next [...]

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Tell Your Story on Tokoni

Tokoni believes everyone has a story to tell. If you can’t get your message across in 140 characters on Twitter, join the community on Tokoni and tell your story to an audience that appreciates what you have to say. It’s an easy tool to use. Set up your profile and start sharing your stories.  You [...]

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