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Writing a nonfiction book today is something many of us want to do, especially now it's so easy and affordable to self-publish. But since the internet started the nonfiction book's goal posts have moved, and only in some ways to authors' … [Continue reading]
Although we've looked at funny grammar rules before, here is an even more comprehensive list to give you some smiles!. Enjoy (and learn, of course...) Fumblerule? Whassat, Wikipedia? To quote the Wikipedia oracle: A fumblerule is a … [Continue reading]
Have you ever looked at the feedback form you get at the end of a presentation or conference, and wonder what the hell those questions mean? Being a little tired and keen to get home, can you easily figure out what the subjective, often leading … [Continue reading]
I'm not much of a punster myself but so many of you folks are I thought you'd enjoy these. I've never seen them before but they were brought to my attention by my dear friend Laurence H. from London, England, and they even made me laugh -- … [Continue reading]
When you're writing a book, report, professional paper or other large writing project, you'll often find yourself working in a team either with a co-author or a ghostwriter. Needless to say that involves developing some sort of relationship with … [Continue reading]
Today we welcome sales expert Niraj Kapur, who quite rightly spits fur and feathers about the way wannabee business suppliers ruin their chances with prospects due to writing the wrong words in the wrong way. Over to Niraj... We’ve all experienced … [Continue reading]
Suzan St Maur
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Potty-mouthed "adult" poems to have you laughing your head off - preferably in the downstairs toilet or bathroom...by yours truly Suzan St Maur.
Amazon bestseller every Holiday Season since 2001! This little book is a firm favourite with horsey families and makes the ideal gift for anyone who loves riding. Compiled by Suzan St Maur.
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The no-bullsh*t guide to writing blogs that boost your brand, business and customer loyalty..."At long last, some common sense writing about how businesses can use blogging effectively." Written by Suzan St Maur.
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Science fiction with a sense of humour - HitchHiker's Guide To The Galaxy, eat your heart out. Brilliant story of love, work, the future and other crazy stuff by award-winning playwright Keith Trezise.
The bittersweet story of a young boy being bullied by his best friend, and how an incredible magic pen makes them see how life really should be. By S. L. Powell. Age group 8-12 yrs.
"This book is by no means all encompassing, but in it author Suzan St Maur has researched and shared several hundred of the most commonly used terms. Not only do we now know what they all mean but, where appropriate, we also learn their origins – some of which are fascinating and very surprising."
Great little book for anyone who enjoys dining out and wants to learn the right issues to write about in reviews for Trip Advisor etc. Written by the late Sam Worthington, superb chef, restaurant critic and bon viveur...
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The terrible typos, and how to keep them under control...
What's Up With That: Why It's So Hard to Catch Your Own Typos
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The reason typos get through isn't because we're stupid or careless, it's because what we're doing is actually very smart.This applies to US Law, but there's a lot authors in other countries can learn from it.
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Did you see the news last week about a libel lawsuit against a deceased author? A judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed but it now involves his widow. Aside from only publishing facts that y…Thinking of writing a nonfiction book? Great! But if you want it to sell commercially, you need to make sure it delivers good value to prospective readers. Here are some tips to help you make sure it does.
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How to make your nonfiction book a true success | How To Write Better
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Want to write a nonfiction book that sells? Check author coach Suzan St Maur's tips on how to make your book a true success that works for you and its readers
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