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Want to know where the secret sauce is to write your book? I know where it is...

Looking for the Secret Sauce for Writing a Book? I know where it is.

The secret sauce for writing your book is in your refrigerator. It’s whatever you like to drink to stay hydrated while you write. I’m assuming […]

By Yvonne DiVita October 9, 2025 Learning, Storytelling, Writing
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Writing by Hand: The Hands-Down Winner

The science that shows why writing by hand helps you read, learn, and remember better than typing.

By Tom Collins October 2, 2025 Learning, Reading, Writing
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Happy New Year & My Birthday Gifts to You

Today is my birthday. And now I’m seventy-four. Does reading those words make lines from a couple of Beatles songs, When I’m Sixty-four and Birthday, […]

By Tom Collins January 3, 2025 Aging Well, Books, Creativity, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading
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[TfTi] Brain-Rot then, Brain Rot now: Stop It!

Why is “brain rot” the 2024 word of the year, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?

By Tom Collins December 5, 2024 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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Give Thanks: Talk Books With Your Family and Friends

The Benefits of Reading Books — Especially Fiction — for Work and Pleasure

By Tom Collins November 22, 2023 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Writing
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Poet Warriors: Books are Weapons in the War of Ideas

What does the phrase “poet warrior” mean to you? Learn more about its origins and what books mean to soldiers.

By Tom Collins September 13, 2023 Books, Learning, Reading
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Share the JOY of reading with a child

Answer my call to arms for those you care about and help them see why reading remains so important to their future. Especially the kids in your life.

By Tom Collins August 31, 2023 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading
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[TfTi] 30 more quotes on books to inspire writers and readers

This Tips from Tom’s inbox entry was itself inspired, once again, by James Clear’s 3-2-1 newsletter, with a subject line that read in part: “the value of books.” How can we resist?

By Tom Collins August 17, 2023 Books, Learning, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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Surprise: A Sneak Peek at the Perfectionism Survey Data for our upcoming book

Surprise: A Sneak Peek at the Perfectionism Survey Data for our upcoming book, I Am Perfectly Flawsome Have you noticed how much chatter there is […]

By Tom Collins August 3, 2023 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning
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Running Headers and Widows and Orphans, Oh My!

I was inspired to share this content after reading an article on Fonts.com. Great site. You should check it out. The article describes rags, widows, […]

By Yvonne DiVita July 28, 2023 Books, Learning, Writing
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