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Freedom from clutter: Follow William Zinsser’s advice

Posted on April 29, 2013 by msvoss

Glad to see one of my heroes is still kicking. At age 90, William Zinsser, author of “On Writing Well,” is blind but still helping writers avoid clutter. He is featured in the New York Times. The book is a … Continue reading →

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A love-hate relationship with thank you notes

Posted on November 21, 2012 by msvoss

Here’s an interesting take on the power of thank you notes. The Art of the Thank You Notes. A simple form of communication, thank you notes benefit both parties. Yet, I have had a love-hate relationship with thank you notes … Continue reading →

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