...whatever you need to write
It’s more than 4 years since I last wrote about this sad topic and in that time, some ways of communicating our sympathies have changed, given that the media we can use today have expanded way beyond paper, cards, pens and even basic emails.
Today. writing a letter of sympathy when someone dies can be done either by hand or often, online
For a list of all 12 articles in this series on how to write well to people dealing with death, bereavement and other life sadness, click here.
Suzan St Maur
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... in more than 1,500 articles and tutorials by some of the English language's top writing experts. Find what you need in the SEARCH box top right and check out SUZE'S BOOKSHOP, too (on the tool bar.)
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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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Have you ever sent an email calling someone a "poisonous bunch-backed toad" or written that "he had delusions of adequacy?" Or ranted, "you dried neat’s-tongue, bull’s-pizzle, you stock-fish?" Abundantly clear what you mean, yet not a swearword in sight. Click on for lots more inspiration...
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How to write insults without swearing | How To Write Better
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You don't have to swear if you want to write great insults. In this updated article bestselling author Suzan St Maur shares her favourites from famous people.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…
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