Archive for June, 2009

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  Tips for Internet writing

  Writing for the Internet is a bit different than writing for print.  That holds true whether you’re writing an article for an online publication or content for a company’s Web site.   And while print publications are shrinking, online usage is …

  Posted: June 24th, 2009 ˑ  Comments Closed
  Filled under: Writing
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  Tools for handling business finances

  One part of being a free-lancer that I didn’t think about too much before I started was the financial aspect.  I knew I wouldn’t start out making a ton of money and that the income would be unpredictable.  What I …

  Posted: June 18th, 2009 ˑ  Comments Closed
  Filled under: Writing
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  Befriending commas and semi-colons

  Perhaps no punctuation is misused more in writing than commas.  Semi-colons run a close second.  In the writing classes I’ve taught, many students struggle with when to use commas and semi-colons.  Some use commas way too often while others seldom …

  Posted: June 10th, 2009 ˑ  Comments Closed
  Filled under: Writing
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  Using Twitter to stay on task

  Social networking is everywhere.  These days many folks are connected through online networks like Facebook, Twitter, My Space and Linked In.  I personally use Facebook, Twitter and Linked In.  I use them for different reasons.  Facebook is my network …

  Posted: June 3rd, 2009 ˑ  Comments Closed
  Filled under: Writing