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Writing Tips from Blackbeard the Pirate

Men With Pens

Give every writing client your best effort – meet that keyboard in battle with your pistols ready and your matches lit. I’m not saying you shouldn’t save for a house or your retirement or your child’s college fund. Don’t stress out so much. That’s dedication to the piratical craft. Show no quarter.

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

Men With Pens

It’s like stage stress, before walking up on a TV show or a big opening act. Here’s your retirement cheque, go build your house, put in a pool, and stay with your girlfriend for the rest of your life,&# then I would probably kill myself. This is frustration, this is not called for.“ People respond to humans.

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