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How to Write like No One is Watching

Men With Pens

I sat there, my hands edging towards the keyboard… but I couldn’t bring myself to touch it. Traditional print markets like magazines and books have a long time lag between initial composition and final publication – the online world moves much faster. Your opening won’t be strong enough. Why would anyone read this anyway?

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Why You Don't Need to Mimic Someone Else's Fame | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee! Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. . “That’s what I want.” I’m writing!”

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How to Improve Your Writing | Men With Pens

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This is where bloggers get a head start: if you have a blog, you have a good reason to put fingers to keyboard on a regular basis. Find a magazine article, blog post or short story that really works. susan – My mum was so thrilled when I had a magazine article published. Think about why. The powerful voice?

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What To Do When You've Been Insulted | Men With Pens

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No delicate tippy-tapping on the keyboard for me. The great magazine subscription debacle Reply Stacey Cornelius ( @thestudiosource ) April 28, 2010 at 9:25 am What Melinda said. Sometimes it’s best to just walk away from the keyboard. Bang” out a response is probably more appropriate. This guy had just insulted me.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Before I bought the tabloid, I could read the headlines, and if I wanted too, I could have checked the contents of certain interest for ten seconds or so, I don’t know what time limit is appropriate, but sometimes I check the contents of a tabloid or a magazine before I buy it. What follows is me thinking into my keyboard.

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