Monthly Archives: November 2009

SIX STEPS to BECOMING a BETTER WRITER: #6 Proofread and Edit Carefully

Posted on November 20, 2009 by kdb9

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SIX STEPS to BECOMING a BETTER WRITER: #5 Engage With Style

Posted on November 11, 2009 by kdb9

The family computer is in my kitchen. One day I was Gchating with my son, Nick, and I stepped away from the keyboard for a minute. My daughter, Emma, quickly sat down and responded to Nick pretending to be me…. Continue reading →

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SIX STEPS TO BECOMING A BETTER WRITER: #4 Be Concise

Posted on November 3, 2009 by kdb9

Twenty-three years ago, I was a single mom, working by day as an economist and a synchronized trapeze performer for Cirque Du Soleil at night. The other day I found myself reminiscing about my former career in Las Vegas as… Continue reading →

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