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<description><![CDATA[Michelle Devon, who is affectionately known as Michy, is an author, novelist, writer, poet... she's also a professional dreamer.

To that end, she manages an online writing community through her award-winning writers forum, Accentuate Writers and is the founder of Twin Trinity Media, LLC (TTM, LLC), a small-press publishing company that focuses on unpublished and under-published quality writers and writing with special edition collections and anthologies to help authors get valuable professional publication credits to help launch their writing careers.]]></description>
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<title>Book Review: &quot;Crossing the Bridge&quot; by Michael Baron</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Michael Baron's second story from the nontraditional publisher The Story Plant entitled CROSSING THE BRIDGE is reviewed here in depth. After his first novel, WHEN YOU WENT AWAY, was a hit, but will this second book stand up to the quality and story of the first? Read on...]]></description>
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<title>Easy Steps to Proofread Content Articles and Speed Up Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:42:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn simple steps to improve your writing time, increase your article writing volume and proofread your content faster and better. Following these steps should not only increase your article writing volume, but also make the quality of your writing overall better.]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - The Face of Death by Cody McFadyen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Reading and editing for a living, I've waded through a lot of books. It's been a long time since a book grabbed me, drew me into the story, and kept me turning pages. The Face of Death, by Cody McFadyen not only grabbed me, but it took me by the collar and dragged me across the pages, while keeping me on the edge of my seat.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Weasel Words?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Weasel words are a way for a writer, commentator or speaker to slip personal opinion into what is being said, and to do it in such a way that it sounds credible, even if, and sometimes especially if, the information is not verifiable. Do you use weasel words?]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - Why Your Last Diet Failed You, by Charlie Hills</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Review of yet another weight loss/dieting book but this time, one with a dash of honesty and humor. A review of Charlie Hills' book Why Your Last Diet Failed You: And how this book won't help you on your next one.]]></description>
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<title>How to Set Fees for Freelance Article Writing to Spec</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 16:29:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest things to do in freelance writing is to set your price and stick to it. This article explores a few ways to figure out what to charge for your quality freelance writing.]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - Keeper of the Flame by Catherine Chase</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:08:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mystical land of Draecus-a land closed off from all others for generations. In Mikaelia, it is remembered only in bedtime stories passed down through the ages. With the war for the lands of Mikaelia now over, the human female Jarnell fights her family's wishes of marriage to unite two noble houses and strengthen the family holdings.]]></description>
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<title>Book Review - Don't Drink the Punch, by Kamala Devi</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:42:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, who is not at least mildly intrigued by the word: Tantra?      I saw the book, was intrigued by the title and that word Tantra in the subtitle, and truly did not know what to expect when I picked this book up to read it. The cover managed to capture my attention, even though it's not a genre I would typically read.]]></description>
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<title>Submission Guidelines OR 'Can't You Read?'</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A writer can write the most amazing work ever created, but if he or she can't follow the submission guidelines for submitting to a publisher or agent, it's going to be hard to get people to see the work. This article touches on why following the submission guidelines are so important to your writing career, whether you're a freelancer writing articles or a novelist writing books.l]]></description>
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<title>How to Select a Writing Forum -  Five Practical Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are many forums on the internet for writers to choose, including writing groups, forums, and email groups. Do you know what to look for in a writing forum? Here's some tips for picking a great writing forum for your needs.]]></description>
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<title>Are You A Writer? Do You Work From Home? Have You Tried Writer's Groups And Writer's Forums?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Writing is a solitary job. While you may have to deal with editors, publishers, publications and the like, most of this communication is short, electronic (email, etc.), or brief phone calls and then you spend hours doing research, writing and editing, mostly alone. Writing groups and writing forums can change that!]]></description>
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<title>Powerful Punctuation - Misuse and Over Use of Exclamation Points in Professional Fiction Writing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the most frequently misused forms of punctuation is the exclamation point or the exclamation mark. In casual writing, the exclamation point is one of the most over used punctuation mark there is, and it loses its power when over used. In professional writing, writers should learn how and when to use the exclamation point.]]></description>
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<title>Six Tips For Writing Effective Web Content Versus Print Writing and What You Learned in School</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:31:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Take most of what you learned about writing in high school and college, sit down at your computer to write a web content article, and throw almost everything you learned about writing out the window! Writing effective web copy and web content is very different from writing for print. Let's look at six tips for effective web content writing.]]></description>
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<title>Using Non Possessive Apostrophes in Professional Writing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The use of non possessive apostrophes should be limited to contractions. However, the improper use of apostrophes, especially when using acronyms, is very common. This article explores the proper use of non possessive apostrophes in professional writing.]]></description>
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<title>How To Write a Good Poem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What constitutes good poetry differs from person to person, and what one reader might enjoy, another will not. Judging a good poem is very subjective. Basically, this means there is no way to truly determine what 'good' poetry is, but there is a way to tell if poetry is 'bad.' Poetry, more than any other type of writing, is usually very personal or emotional. Because of this, readers will...]]></description>
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<title>Are Fat People Really Destroying America? Obesity is an Epidemic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are many people who hold the opinion that fat people are that way simply because they are lazy or eat too much. However, there are other reasons for the rise of obesity in America today.]]></description>
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<title>Learn the Difference Between Registered and Non Registered Copyrights</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:28:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people do not understand what copyright protection is and how it can benefit their writing, even something as simple as blog posts. Yes, blog posts are copyright protected, they just are not copyright registered. Read more to find out more...]]></description>
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<title>What Can an Employee Handbook Do For Your Small or Mid-Sized Business?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An employee handbook is a means to communicate certain policies and regulations to employees. Read this article to learn more about why your company has or needs an employee handbook.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Paragraph Breaks When Writing Web Content Articles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Learning how to properly use paragraphs in your web articles and other web content will make your writing easier to read, more attractive, and help it make better sense. Read more to find out how to properly use paragraphs in your writing.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Help - Grammar Rules, Hints &amp; Tips for Writing Dates</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:04:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an editor, I am able to see many common mistakes that people tend to make consistently in their writing. Conversational style is great in the tone of the piece, and sometimes grammar does indeed take a back seat to impact and imagery. However, there are certain common errors that are made in writing that do not change impact or imagery and are simply grammar and editing errors. Let's look at one of the most common writing mistakes made.]]></description>
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<title>Posessives Versus Contractions - Grammar and Writing Tips for Beginners and Advanced Writers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:38:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grammar is important for clear communiction. Conversational tone in an article or writing is great, but without using consistent and proper grammar rules, the meaning could be obscured, or the writer will be discredited, no matter how good the content or information is. Don't make common writing mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>How To Prepare For NaNoWriMo!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you ready for NaNoWriMo? Every year, NaNoWriMo comes in the month of November - learn what it is, and some helpful tips to prepare for it.]]></description>
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<title>Keyword Articles, Webcopy, SEO Articles - What Are They, And How Do They Benefit You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:57:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We've all heard about keyword density, keyword saturation, SEO optimization, and the like. What do these words really mean? How does it affect you as an article writer? Read this article for a brief introduction into keyword articles.]]></description>
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<title>How-To Break Writer's Block</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:50:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writer's Block is one of the most irritating problems that faces a writer. This article will provide 10 tips to help break the dreaded writer's block problem!]]></description>
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<title>Professional Editing: Why it is Important for Your Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:45:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter how much experience you may have as a writer, every writer can benefit from professional editing services. Read this article to find out why professional editing services may be beneficial to you.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Contests For Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:48:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Emerging talent can be fostered from a young age. Breaking into the arts is a difficult prospect at best, but when a child starts with a love for writing and illustrating, helping them break into turning their love into a potential career is one of the best things a parent or teacher can do. There are many contests available for children, with cash and scholarship prizes to help encourage our youth to seek careers in the arts.]]></description>
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<title>Characterization - Get to Know Your Characters Inside and Out</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:25:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When writing a novel, developing a well-rounded, whole character is a challenge many authors face. Read more to learn a bit about writing and developing believable characters who have a life beyond the pages of your books.]]></description>
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<title>Writing and Networking - Both Essential to your Success!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:22:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is only one way to sell your manuscript or books - market them! One of the best ways to market books is to network. Networking with other writers, in writing forums, and in writing groups can lead to potential sales, as well as making contacts that are crucial for success in the writer industry!]]></description>
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<title>Writing Contests for Teens - Something to Do With a Boring Summer!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:28:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do your children sound like this, "There's nothing to do this summer. I'm bored!" Want to find something productive for your children to do during the summer besides play video games? Then getting them involved in literature and illustration contests might just be the way to go.]]></description>
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<title>Modern Poetry - Poetry for Everyone</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:07:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Modern poetry is not the eclectic and esoteric prose of the past. Modern poetry sparks an emotion, is written in plain English, and speaks of things most people have experienced or understand. This article takes a look at why readers will enjoy modern poetry, even if they do not like the poetry of the past.]]></description>
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<title>Poetry is Hot For the Summer!</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:10:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The sweltering days of summer, the kids home from school, don't have enough time to read a novel? Why not consider poetry readings to heat up your summer even more?]]></description>
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