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The benefits of reading aloud | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Now, when I say ‘don’t write’, I don’t mean you should take a break or get away from the keyboard for a day. I know you’ve seen this writing tip before. But if you’re like most writers (and you probably are), you’ve read the ‘read aloud’ tip already. Extra reader win.

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How to Improve Your Writing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Let’s face it, you’re always going to be learning, just by being engaged with words. 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. Read Great Writing One of the best ways to learn to write is by studying what others have written.

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Realistic Freelancing |

Men With Pens

I am not a freelancer as such but I do work from home and I’ve training my boss and colleagues to stop arranging meetings after 4pm (still working on that one), I’ve been forcing myself to step away from the keyboard and to stop checking work emails after hours. Learn Creative Visualization´s last blog. great post.

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

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But what I tell people are four scenes from the last six months that sum up what I’ve learned better than I can spell it out: Exhibit A: The High Style The man I was listening to spoke with a strong British accent. It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee!

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Writer's Block - and One Trick to Beat It |

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It’s like learning to play like a little kid again. 5 Things That Make a Case Study a Good Story Reply Edward June 7, 2010 at 9:15 am Thanks for a tip. Midwest Tornado Delivers Critical Small Business Tip Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) June 7, 2010 at 2:14 pm @Joshua – I’ve been in the news, literally.

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

Men With Pens

No delicate tippy-tapping on the keyboard for me. It all worked out well in the end (thanks to him), and I learned an important lesson about taking cultural differences and perceptions into consideration while composing an e-mail. Bang” out a response is probably more appropriate. This guy had just insulted me. Or had he?

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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

I will say, though, that Ali’s post was coincidentally timed – though you’ll have to tune in next week to learn why. You bashed monsters by hitting keys on your keyboard whilst wondering if you could hook up a nodding bird à la Homer Simpson. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. That’s cool.

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