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Using the Surgeon’s Scalpel (i.e., the Editor’s Scalpel)

Cut-And-Paste For those too young to remember this, the term “cut-and-paste” at one time meant just that. The writer typed out pages of copy and then working with the stack of page used scissors and a glue pot (perhaps later … Continue reading

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A Glimpse of Who You Are; A Glimpse of Who Your Character Is

What Your Surroundings Say When someone walks into your house, what’s the first thing that visitor can assume about you? Probably a number of things. From the pictures on the wall, to the choice of furniture, to the prominence (or … Continue reading

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