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Writer’s Digest - 101 Best Sites. 5 editor’s secrets to help you write like a pro. I do a lot of copyediting, both of books and advertising collateral. I’ll let you in on a secret that still surprises me, although I’ve seen it hundreds of times now. If you looked at the raw work of most professional writers, you’d be pretty underwhelmed. Professional writers get work because they hit their deadlines, they stay on message, and they don’t throw too many tantrums. Some pros have a great writing voice or a superb style, but as often as not, that gets in the way. Professional writers rely on editors to fix their clunks. Editing, like writing, takes time to learn. 1.

Have you ever heard a four-year-old run out of breath before she can finish her thought? Sentences are building blocks, not bungee cords; they’re not meant to be stretched to the limit. 2. A paragraph supports a single idea. 3. Nouns ending in -ing are fine. (If for some insane reason you want to get all geeky about this, you can read the Wikipedia article on gerunds and present participles. 4. 5. Fit Pregnancy. The Single & Pregnant First Trimester Blues Getting through the first trimester on my own, without completely losing it, wasn't easy, but once I heard the heartbeat of my baby for the first time, everything made sense. Why We Shouldn’t Lie About New Motherhood We owe it to all new mothers to be a little more real. Dog Bloggers. Category: Corporate/Business Description Do you have a passion for dogs and the responsibilities of owning and caring for pets? Do you have a calling to make the dog community better?

Do want to be paid for it? If you can write one to two articles a week and you care for a dog, then we may have a place for you here. We want to become an important voice for proper pet nutrition, training, exercise, veterinary care, planned breeding, spaying/neutering and supporting loving, reputable breeders and rescue groups. As a manufacturer of premium kibble and canned dog food, we would sponsor the blog and support its growth. We pay on a regular schedule based on a fixed number of articles per month. We provide some raw story ideas but you are strongly encouraged to write from the heart about the topics above.

How to apply Please email themacpros [AT] gmail [dot] com and include why you think you are right for the job as well as some sample articles if you have something to share. Writerisms and other Sins: A Writer's Shortcut to Stronger Writing by C.J. Cherryh.