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Writing Tips for Speakers: Tip #4–Quote from the Source

Quote collections are handy tools for speakers who like to spice their presentations with pithy comments by Winston Churchill, Confucius, Amelia Earhart, and other famous, not-so-famous, and even infamous figures. But avoid using quote compilations when you’re writing. If you … Continue reading

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Writing Tips for Speakers: Tip #3–Handling Bible Quotes Properly

Will you be regularly quoting and referencing the Bible in your book? These pointers will save easily avoidable busywork for you, your editor, and your proofreader–and if you’re self-publishing, they could save you a little money. 1. Decide whether you’ll … Continue reading

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Writing Tips for Speakers: Tip #2–Keep Your Pronouns Clear

Merriam-Webster defines a pronoun as “a word that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase. Pronouns refer to either a noun that has already been mentioned or to a noun that does not need to be named specifically.”* … Continue reading

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