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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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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Your mind, like your body, must be trained to perform in certain ways, and a regimented schedule is a necessity when it comes to earning a living as a freelance writer. Just like plants need wind to grow, writers need some reassurance that they are not just going at it alone each time they sit at the keyboard. Great post.

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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 |

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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.

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Are You Interfering With Your Readers' Lives?

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Many people out there have learned their lessons the hard way, assuming that because it’s for sale, it must be accurate information. No matter what the topic is, before you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, be sure that you have the qualifications to write about whatever you are about to share. Contact Marc to learn more.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

We listened, asked questions, and learned more every time we did. Solomon – I feel that being able to discuss, talk and look at all sides of the coin is a gift, and yet so many people ignore the opportunity to ask questions, go deeper and learn more. I learned something new today. What follows is me thinking into my keyboard.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

You put hours of effort and study into learning a certain subject inside and out. You probably can’t remember when you last put the knowledge you learned in university to work in your everyday business affairs. You’ve probably forgotten half of what you learned, too. I didn’t pay attention to what I’d learned.

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