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featured image for blog post, [TfTi] 30 more quotes on books to inspire writers and readers, by Tom Collins

[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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5 Rules You Can and Should Break as a Writer – Yes, I Give You Permission

The 5 Writing Rules I Give You Permission To Break – In Fact, I Recommend You Break Them, All the Time.

By Yvonne DiVita August 10, 2023 Books, Writing
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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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Yes, the Future of Messaging Includes Writing (and 10 Tips to Help Yours)

When I started the layout work on Chapter 10, “Ten Simple Tips to Eliminate Copywriter’s Frustration,” I had to stop and share a glimpse with you.

By Tom Collins July 20, 2023 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Learning, Writing
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Unfinished Chapters: Common Traps that Keep Writers from Becoming Published Authors

Unfinished Chapters: Common Traps that Keep Writers from Becoming Published Authors

It happens to all of us.

We start that book we’ve always planned to write, but life gets in the way, work takes over, and we’re so tired, we just can’t face that blank page.

By Yvonne DiVita June 16, 2023 Books, Writing
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[TfTi] Writing Yourself Into Their Lives; and other useful bits

In this week’s Tips from Tom’s inbox, I’ve gathered a wider set than I usually include, and consequently our dives will be a bit shallower. […]

By Tom Collins May 25, 2023 Learning, Tips from Tom's inbox, Tools & Technology, Writing
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So the writer who breeds more words than he needs is making a chore for the reader who reads. Dr Seuss

When First Is Not Best – Revising Your Book’s First Draft

Writing a book from beginning to end can seem daunting, especially when you realize there is writing, and editing, more writing, more editing, reviews, and […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 5, 2023 Big Ideas, Books, Writing
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Kickstarter and Other Fund-Raising Ideas for Publishing Your Book

Crowdfunding for your book project. A little advice on which platforms to use and how to create a campaign.

By Yvonne DiVita April 21, 2023 Books, Learning, Writing
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Finding and Fixing Your Sacred Flaws

Finding and Fixing Your Sacred Flaws

A funny thing happened when I was reading Will Storr’s The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better. […]

By Tom Collins April 12, 2023 Books, Marginalia, Writing
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Finding Lost Time (and What to Do with It)

Finding Lost Time (and What to Do with It)

As I began writing, the photo above made sense. A major Nor’easter was moving up the coast and the governor had declared a state of […]

By Tom Collins March 21, 2023 Business & Entrepreneurship, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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