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Transparency in the Business of Writing for a Living Helps EveryoneSharing numbers on pitching and acceptance/rejection rates should not be a secret. The data can help all freelance writers understand the…Dec 17, 20201Dec 17, 20201
Published inAge of Awareness20 Time Projects Could Be the Solution for Pandemic EducationGoogle found giving employees 20% time to pursue a passion boosted productivity and happiness. The same model could make virtual school…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide for What Your Friends and Family Really WantAs the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to gift-giving, even during a pandemic when most of our shopping will probably be online. This…Nov 5, 20202Nov 5, 20202
DIY Wine Crafts: The Frame of LabelsWine bottles offer a great opportunity to reuse and recycle something we have a growing cache of since the pandemic set in.Jan 31, 20201Jan 31, 20201
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