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... begin . A craftsman will do well to read and write many essays , for the essay format is the most satisfying one for article writing , too . You make a statement , you give illustrations or anecdotes about that statement or subject ...
... begin . A craftsman will do well to read and write many essays , for the essay format is the most satisfying one for article writing , too . You make a statement , you give illustrations or anecdotes about that statement or subject ...
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... begin . Biography is not the place for eulogy ; let each reader assess for himself the value of your subject . Personally , I believe that biography is not the place for " debunking , " although in recent years there has been a trend in ...
... begin . Biography is not the place for eulogy ; let each reader assess for himself the value of your subject . Personally , I believe that biography is not the place for " debunking , " although in recent years there has been a trend in ...
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... begin to bud . Only a breath of time later , the buds were in full bloom . " ― ― Be sure you use active verbs which move the story ahead . FLASHBACKS The flashback technique is especially useful in keeping history from being dull . It ...
... begin to bud . Only a breath of time later , the buds were in full bloom . " ― ― Be sure you use active verbs which move the story ahead . FLASHBACKS The flashback technique is especially useful in keeping history from being dull . It ...
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