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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Vol. II, No. 9 – Nov. 30, 2007
Shout Outs We’ve seen more good leads lately, perhaps a testament to the additional time for live-in assignments. That’s encouraging because there’s no quicker way to lose a reader than with an uninspiring, uninteresting opening. A lead is a “flashlight … Continue reading
Vol. II, No. 8 – Nov. 8, 2007
Shout Outs Folks, it’s time to talk about quotes. “Getting quote” is one of the most time-honored practices in our profession. Nothing wrong with that, as long as the quotes drive the story, or show character and originality. But that’s … Continue reading