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Tips for Creative Writing

Posted on December 20, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Write better, not longer Continue reading →

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Take These 3 Steps To Get Your Audience To Open Your Email

Posted on December 15, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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Schadenfreude

Posted on November 29, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Schadenfreude is so much fun to use and say Continue reading →

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A Review of “comprises” and “composed of”

Posted on November 16, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Is it “comprises” or “comprised of”? Continue reading →

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Grab-and-go tip–Used to or Use to?

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Used to or use to? Continue reading →

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