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    Ghostwriter contracts 101 – ghostwriting agreements clause by clause

    19 November, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: contracts, ghostwriting, legal πŸ•‘ 9 minutes read
    Ghostwriter contracts must assign rights

    Ready to hire a ghostwriter? You might wonder about the ghostwriter contract and the fees. Here is what you should find in a ghostwriter contract. […]

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    Are you a writer? Take this quiz.

    4 November, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: humor, jokes πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    If your home is plastered with sticky notes...

    Are you a writer? Take this 51-question quiz to find out! This is the fourth in a series of self-tests to help you determine if […]

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    The mega list of careers for writers in 2025 – writing jobs or freelance work

    7 October, 2015 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 14 minutes read
    Writer careers - your only limit is your imagination

    Who knew there were so many career paths for a writer to take? Here are 37 jobs for professional writers, either as employees or as […]

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    Should you join the #MBUstorm blogging challenge?

    16 September, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: blogging, contest πŸ•‘ 6 minutes read
    MyBlogU blogging contestallenge

    Would you start writing a new blog if you had help? Or if you had a competitive incentive? Welcome to the MBUstorm blogging challenge. Have […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    The power of motivational quotes

    12 August, 2015 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky

    Motivational quotes capture people’s imagination. What’s so special about these portable tidbits of wisdom? I am currently ghostwriting a book about stock market investment strategies. […]

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    Four resources to mine for trending content ideas

    29 July, 2015 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Conversation Trends

    The world is talking. Is your content talking about the same things? Here are four ways to make sure it is. In the world of […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    Point of view – how storytellers create truth

    23 July, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: fiction, point of view, storytelling πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    As soon as we are privy to the feelings or thoughts or perceptions of a character, point of view shifts to that character.

    Point of view tells us through whose eyes we see a story. No point of view, no story. This article tells you how to control […]

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    How to romance a blogger – Ooh la la!

    15 July, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: blogger outreach, brand ambassadors, romance πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Bloggers love attention

    In case you thought this article would be about dating or relationships, it’s not. We are all business here. It’s about getting your story told […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    How to write a great blog post – 99 best blog writing tips

    2 July, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: blogging, tips, writing tips πŸ•‘ 12 minutes read
    Write like a miniskirt

    There is much more to running a blog than writing. But writing alone is enough to warrant 99 tips. Follow these best blog writing tips […]

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    25 random things about this writer

    18 June, 2015 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 6 minutes read

    How well do you really know your writer? Here is a sneak peak into David Leonhardt’s secret vault. If that introduction sounds overly dramatic, that’s […]

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    Wow! Even more signs that you might be a writer

    3 June, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: funny, humor, jokes, writers πŸ•‘ 6 minutes read
    Crazed eraser

    You might be a writer if…well, there are just too many signs that you might be a writer, so this is the third edition, with […]

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    Writers, authors, bloggers – beware these health and injury risks

    26 May, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: health, injury, stress πŸ•‘ 15 minutes read
    Eye strain for writers

    A writing career is fraught with peril – just ask Alex Rover. Here is your complete guide to writer health risks and remedies, with real-life […]

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    Glossary of writing terms and definitions (Updated for 2025!)

    13 May, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: definitions, glossary πŸ•‘ 11 minutes read
    Words mean what I want them to mean

    Befudddled by the terms that writers and publishers use? Here is a glossary of writing terms and definitions to help you navigate the lingo. We […]

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    How long should a blog post be?

    29 April, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: blog writing, blogging πŸ•‘ 7 minutes read

    Bloggers want to know: how long should my blog posts be? Sorry, but there simply is no right answer to that question. Here’s why. Two […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    Is cursive writing for dinosaurs?

    22 April, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: cursive, education, handwriting, learning πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read

    Cursive writing has been banned in Finland.Β  OK, that sounds like hyperbole, but let’s just say that the days of cursive writing are starting to […]

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    New Nigerian scam targets writers

    1 April, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: fraud, nigeria, scam, writer scam πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read

    A new Nigerian scam targets writers. Here is how to recognize it, even if they say they’re from Ghana. Or Vietnam. Or Finland. If you […]

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    The value of cultural signposts for writers

    25 March, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: culture, social media πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read

    All writing and no play makes you a dull blogger.Β  Here’s why you should get cultural. Cultural signposts are important for writers of all kinds, […]

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    The stripper’s guide to writing

    4 March, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: fiction, foreshadowing, jupiter ascending, movies, screenplays, strippers πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read

    Mila Kunis should have been a stripper in Jupiter Ascending. Every story needs strippers – and it’s not what you’re thinking. I love the movie […]

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    Confessions of a political ghostwriter

    25 February, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: correspondence, ghostwriting, politicians, politics, speeches, speechwriting πŸ•‘ 8 minutes read
    Ghostwriter image

    Most of what politicians say or write are their own thoughts to a large degree.Β  But that doesn’t mean they write their own words. Have […]

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    Freelance writers, this is your guide!

    19 February, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: clients, freelaning, motivation, organization, writing πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    Start Here - top tips for freelance writers

    If you read only one book to boost your freelance writing career, you should read Start Here. You get the top tips from 40 successful […]

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