...whatever you need to write
This is pretty horrible, but should wake up apostrophe abusers a lot more than the weedy articles we see politely explaining how to use the poor little things.
Do not fool with this small tool…
Apostrophe fascists around the (English speaking) world take note: share the following poem if you dare. Your readers may find it offensive but with luck it will get the message over.
One good thing about Brexit and Trump is that we can laugh about them…
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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.
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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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Some hilarious misuse of apostrophes spotted and captured recently by my good friend and fellow author Tom Bartlett. TIP: to make a plural, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOSTROPHE!!!!!! There. That's telling 'em.
Writing reader/heart-centred copy/text is doing what copywriters have been taught for generations: the terms have changed but the concept hasn't. Here's that concept's journey over the last 100 years or so and why it's still sooo important for businesses...
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Why writing for marketing and sales needs to be all about conversations with customers - and why such a notion is nothing new. An analysis by Suzan St Maur.AUTHORS: YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO!! It's yet more evidence of how easy -- and sleazy -- it can be to become an "Amazon Bestselling Author..."I managed to become a #1 Amazon best-seller with a book I wrote and published in less than 1 hour. Don’t believe me? That’s not even the most shocking reveal...
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