Writing Strategies

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Damn

“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’; your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.”

—Mark Twain (1835-1910), writer

• Editorial Comment: Damn good advice.










PeezPIX by Ted Pease
 

Sadie’s Bad Trip in the North Coast Journal tells the tale of Sadie, the doper dawg. Aug. 1, 2013




Original PeezPix archival prints, matted at sizes from 5x7" to 16x20" or larger, available for sale: $14 (5x7), $28 (8x12) and up. email ted.pease@gmail.com. Thanks for asking.
 

(Be)Friend Dr. Ted, Professor of Interesting Stuff

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Utah State University, Logan, Utah & Humboldt State University, Arcata, Calif.

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“Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.” —Tom Stoppard
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