10 secrets to great writing from bestselling authors

From Tom Wolfe to Danielle Steel—yes, Danielle Steel—here are some useful and inspiring tips from successful wordsmiths.
By Michael Sebastian | Posted: December 9, 2011
Don't you love it when your cousin says: "You write for your job? Oh, well, I love to write—haven't you been reading my blog?" Sure, Cousin Sarah might be a prolific blogger in her spare time, but her day job is pet grooming. Or was it working on an oil rig? You, on the other hand, are a writer . Whether you're churning out press releases, editing a company newsletter, penning articles, or blogging for your company or client, you make your living on words read more...

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