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The Writing Style of William Shakespeare
Some of the most famous lines in the history of literature come from the writings of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare wrote
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6 Steps to Get You Started Writing Your Memoirs
Everyone has a story or two to tell. As time passes, these precious personal and family memories can be lost.
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Writing Your Family History and Keeping Yours Alive
Digging into your family's past and writing about the people and events you discover can be a fascinating endeavor.
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6 Tips For Keeping Your Diary Private
Here are six ways that people who keep personal journals and diaries have handled the issue of privacy. See if
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5 Ways to Use Flashbacks in Your Fiction Writing
Most people use flashbacks to provide more information about the main character's past - thereby using this technique as a
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10 Ways to Take Writing Humor Seriously
It has often been said that everyone likes humor and laughter on our planet. Well maybe not everyone, but almost
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10 Laws of Great Storytelling
Before you begin your story, take a moment. Look at your audience and smile at them. Only after you have
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Story Ideas From the 4 Seasons
So regardless of what season you are in, it's important for you as a writer to make note of the
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How to Sell Your True Life Story
Popular magazines each have their own policy for accepting real life stories. Some offer a flat rate to everybody who
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How To Make Your Memories into a Memoir
Why should you consider creating a memoir of your personal experiences for publication?
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How to Use Weather to Set the Scene
The weather is so much more than how wet you're getting. It's amazing how many writers overlook the weather as
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The 7 Deadly Sins For Non-Fiction Writing
Even the most compelling writing and subject can fail if you let the small irritations get in the way of
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