A Guide To Writing

Two categories: Open (up to 40 lines), Short (up to 10 lines). Free tick-box critique on request for all entries posted/emailed by Oct. 30th (SAE required for postal entries). Full long and short listings published. Additional prize for best entry from a poet resident in Devon. Online entry available on website. Prizes include GBP 500 for first place. 2nd, GBP 200; 3rd, GBP 100 in each category. Deadline for entries is 30th November 2008.

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Updated for the 21st century, How to Speak Politely and Why is a picture book with a point: proper speech and good grammar without nagging. It aims to remove “ain’t” and “uh-huh” and “gimme” and “got” and a score of unfortunate nuances by a simple, sure painless and humorous process. In his signature style of amusing stick figure drawings and captions, Leaf makes clear such things as the difference between can and may, and the reason why one does not say “he done it” or “she come.”
Exasperated parents (and grandparents) faced with the unpleasant task of dealing with grammatical lapses acquired by their children from (gasp!) their neighbor’s children will be delighted (and relieved) by this veritable “grammar without tears.” Teachers will find it an indispensable ally, and even the culprits themselves—the children—will discover that learning to speak politely and correctly isn’t such a chore after all.

Author: Munro Leaf
Hardcover:  56 pages
Company: Universe  (2005-08-09) (2005-08-09)
ISBN: 0789313529
List Price: $14.95
Amazon Price: $9.11
Used Price: $9.77

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For unpublished stories up to 6,000 words; any style or form. Prizes include $500 for first place. 2nd prize $250; 3rd prize $100. Deadline for entries is 1st December 2008.

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Without a doubt, these traits are the works of sleazy custom essay providers. It is then best to critically study the company profiles and reputations of these online services before settling down to one provider. One can never be too careful when the two things at stake are academic qualifications and personal reputation

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Can inspiration be encouraged?

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Theme: SILENCE. Length: 15 – 20 lines. No names on entries – include a cover sheet with name, title, and contact details (official entry form not necessary). No e-mail entries from UK. No bad or discriminatory language. Cheques payable to Carillon Magazine. Winners published in issue 23, March 2009 (cost GBP 3.50). Prizes include GBP 80 for first place. 2nd: GBP 40; 3rd: GBP 20; 4th: GBP 10, all plus an annual subscription. Deadline for entries is 1st November 2008.

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One of the biggest mistakes that amateur marketers make when writing a sales letter is failing to build value into their product or service. You see, just like I always say, they can have the killer headline, close, bullets and lead but failing to build value in their product or service, their sales will go down the drain.

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The benefit of a research paper is more than just having a ticket out of college. The mere process of writing it provides a training ground where one can develop the skills necessary for professional life. Life outside the university is more complex, so while inside, one should already prepare by facing the complexities of producing a respectable research paper.

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So, you want to write a book? I imagine it stems from a childhood dream. Most of us grew up dreaming of becoming a star or a famous author. Few of us achieve that goal. In these series, you will be directed on how to accomplish this dream. The topic comes from your heart but the process comes from experience, practice and focus. Writing a book or story is a learned talent. In this series, you will find helpful tips on writing a book and becoming a published Author!

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Professional web writers know how to write web site content and articles to promote your product or service.

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