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Ties that Bind: Stories of Love and Gratitude

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Oct 26, 2013

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How do you forgive a killer? StoryCorps celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of a new book "Ties That Bind." The book features Mary Johnson's incredible story of forgiveness and love for her son's killer.

Zadie Smith's White Teeth: 10 Golden Rules for Writers

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Oct 10, 2013

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Zadie Smith, acclaimed author of the brilliant, vividly written, deeply hilarious novel White Teeth offers her 10 golden rules for writers.

David Ogilvy’s 10 Tips to Write Well

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Sep 4, 2013

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Good writing is not a natural gift. You have to learn to write well. The "Father of Advertising" offers 10 snippets of advice on how to write well.

Stanley Fish's How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Jan 25, 2013

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Distinguished college professor and The New York Times columnist explores sentence craft and sentence pleasure to uncover what makes for truly beautiful language.

6 Books to Read Before You Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Mar 25, 2012

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Are you thinking of starting your own freelance writing business? These six books offer valuable information and inspiration you need before you take the entrepreneurial plunge.

5 Classic Books on Writing Every Writer Should Read

by Staff Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight: Jan 29, 2012

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A few books have withstood the test of time and passed as truly exceptional resources for writers. We highlight five classic books on writing that every writer should read.

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