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    Nine reasons to pay your writer

    14 August, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: business, finances, payments, professionals, writers πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Why writers write your story.

    Some people just don’t like paying writers.Β  Here are nine good reasons to pay your writer, and to pay on time. It’s as predictable as […]

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    K.I.S.S. your readers

    6 August, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: kiss, simplicity, syllables, words, writing πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    K.I.S.S. your readers

    Big words suck.Β  Gargantuan expressions fail to fulfill your readership’s expectations.Β  See how small words win the day? Have you ever felt the need to […]

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    Filed Under: Writing and editing

    A sneak peak at the leaked CIA Style Guide

    30 July, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: style guide, writing πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read

    This is not satire; this guide really exists and the quotes in this post really come from the CIA’s Style Manual and Writer’s Guide. People […]

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    What is a ghostwriter?

    23 July, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: books, ghostwriter, ghostwriting, speeches πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read
    Ghostwriter - always there, never seen.

    Oddly enough, this is a question that seems to confuse a lot of people.Β  Just what is a ghostwriter? People come to me seeking a […]

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    54 ominous signs that you might be a writer

    14 July, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: humor, writer, writing πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Editing groceries

    Writers are “special” people. But don’t worry, it is not always contagious. This guide will help you self-screen for this condition before it becomes terminal. […]

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    If cats could write epic novels

    30 June, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: cats, fiction, tragedy, writing πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read

    What are the elements that make bestseller fiction?Β  This true barn-cat story has them all. This true story has all the makings of a bestseller […]

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    Filed Under: Miscellaneous

    Why we NEVER ask for testimonials

    25 June, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: clients, credibility, integrity, reviews, testimonials, trust πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    Real testimonials inspire trust

    Interesting fact – every single testimonial on this website was volunteered by our clients. We do not seek out testimonials. Read on to find out […]

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    How to self-publish your book (free guide)

    4 June, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: publishing, self-publishing πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    How To Self-publish Your Book

    If you are are looking at your manuscript and thinking “What next?”, this free guide on how to self-publish your book will help you decide […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Two-sentence horror stories that will really freak you out!

    30 May, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: fiction, horror, meme πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read

    An Internet genre is emerging: two-sentence horror stories, just perfect for the Twitter generation. Here are my contribution to the genre. Have you heard of […]

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    How to write a best man speech in 2025

    15 May, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: best man, speech πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Best man speech

    Our approach to writing a great best man speech is to make it personal.Β  There are plenty of places online to find generic speech templates […]

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    Filed Under: Speeches

    Video Trailer – The Vostok Juncture

    8 May, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: adventure, canadian, fiction, video trailer πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    The Vostok Juncture

    Canadian author Matt Chatelain’s video trailer for The Vostok Juncture promises adventure and intrigue. We help authors from around the world put their ideas into […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Vote for THGM Writing Services at the Small Business Book Awards

    1 May, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: awards, business books πŸ•‘ 1 minute read
    Small Business Book Awards

    It’s always nice to be nominated but its even nicer to be voted for. We’ve been nominated for a Small Biz Book Award. Feel like […]

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    Filed Under: Business writing

    When can you call yourself a writer? How do you define a writer?

    23 April, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: career, motivation, self, writer πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Getting paid to write makes a person an entrepreneur.

    Are you a writer or are you an “aspiring” writer?Β  How do you define yourself? How do you define a writer? If you are looking […]

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    Is your writing plagiarism or research?

    17 April, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: originality, pliagiarism πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read

    Everybody knows it’s wrong to plagiarize.Β  And yet, it still happens.Β  A lot of plagiarism in purposeful, but some is due to uncertainty, and perhaps […]

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    Breast cancer survival book published

    1 April, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: client, motivational, non-fiction πŸ•‘ 1 minute read
    Breast Cancer; The Sun Will Rise By Pamela S Barron

    Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book.Β  Breast Cancer; The Sun Will Rise, by Pamela S. Barron, relates one woman’s struggle and victory. […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    The top 100 books that Amazon.com doesn’t think you should read (Part 2)

    26 March, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: amazon, authors, booke, list, literature πŸ•‘ 8 minutes read
    Books missing from Amazon's Top 100 list

    Amazon’s β€œ100 Books to Read in a Lifetime” missed some important authors and some amazing books. This is our list of books that really should […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    The top 100 books that Amazon.com doesn’t think you should read (Part 1)

    20 March, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: amazon, authors, books, literature πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    Famous authors

    Amazon.com published a list of “100 Books to Read in a Lifetime”. We tear that list apart to see what’s there, what’s missing and what […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Oh, Brother! Now @BizSugar makes it easy to promote your book or business

    14 March, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: contest, design, promotions πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    THGM book-writing flyer

    Now that you’ve written your promotional materials, how do you get them designed and printed? This is the challenge small businesses and authors share in […]

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    Filed Under: The writing business

    The Biracial Bondage – nonfiction book published

    10 March, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: client, non-fiction, society πŸ•‘ 1 minute read

    It is always exciting to report when a client of THGM Writing Services publishes his or her book.Β  Joe Bama published The Biracial Bondage a […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    How to Write Good – the definitive guide

    6 March, 2014 by David Leonhardt Tags: English, grammar, humor, satire, writing tips πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    Mixed metaphors suck the life out of a refreshing breeze.

    If you were always wondering how to break the rules of grammar, spelling and common sense, here’s your chance. These are the top 34 rules […]

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    Filed Under: Writing and editing
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