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The Secret to Easy-Breezy Writing

Men With Pens

He slumps over his keyboard day after day wondering why the writing gods are always punishing him. I critiqued my writing as I typed, stopping to perfect sentences before they were even fully formed. The Secret to Easy-Breezy Writing first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Writing Tips from Blackbeard the Pirate

Men With Pens

Charles Johnson, author of the 1724 book, A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates , described Teach as “such a figure that imagination cannot form an idea of a fury from hell to look more frightful.” ” He’s not the sort of character I’d usually hang around with.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

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Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. I have sought out learning in various forms to learn how to accomplish this goal. Start by learning a few Excel keyboard shortcuts to navigate in Excel faster. But once these disciplines and tools are in place, what’s the next level?