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Hi there Mum, I tell you that
I’m sorry I’ve forgotten
To send you stuff to make you fat
And feel just plump and rotten. [Read more…]
In honour of Mothers’ Day in the UK here once again is a list of 26 reasons why we owe our mothers so much … have a good one and Happy Mothers’ Day all (mothers!)
“There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE:
“If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”
2. My mother taught me RELIGION:
“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL:
“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” [Read more…]
Suzan St Maur
Here on How To Write Better, you'll learn how to improve your writing of...
*Nonfiction
*Fiction
*Poetry
*Humour
*Speeches and Talks
*Wedding Speeches
*Social Writing
*Grammar
*Business
*Marketing
*Blogging
*Social Media
*Video and Audio
*Job Search
*Training
*and much more
... 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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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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