Writing Tip Wednesday-Be a Better Writer

Some tips will work for some and will not work for others. Hopefully, you can use a few of these:

1. Be a reader! Those who tend to read often will have a stronger vocabulary and more ideas (generally speaking) to work with.

2. The thesaurus is your friend. Don’t repeat the same word over and over.

3. Take a break. If you are stuck, take a thirty minute break and then go back to work. This often helps with writer’s block.

4. Write regularly:  As the old saying goes, “practice makes perfect”. No one is a perfect writer, but those who write often are more likely to do better work.

5. Proofread your work. Mistakes happen, but proofreading will help reduce the number of errors.

6. Educate yourself on grammar rules. A grammar book is a great reference to have around if you write on a regular basis.

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Vehicle Maintenance

Everyone knows the longevity of a car most often depends on regular maintenance. If you live in Australia and are looking to have service done to your vehicle, Jax Quick Fit Tyres may be your best solution.  From suspension safety checks to having your wheels balanced, this company can get the job done.

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Wheel Balancing-Having your wheels balanced helps reduce uneven wear and reduces vibration.

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Brake Servicing- Having brakes serviced is essential to everyone’s safety on the road. If your car is pulling, grabbing, and having a warning light are a few signs it is time to have your brakes looked at.

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Review of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart


Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart: 101 Stories of Inspiration, Humor, and Wisdom about Life at a Certain Age
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark

This book was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting more bible passages and religious theory. This book is filled with humorous, uplifting stories that encourage the older generation that while retirement may mean the end of life as they know it, this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Retirement can also mark a new beginning. An era where the kids are grown, and exploration of the things one always wanted to do but never had the time is possible.

A lot of the stories though, pertain to those who have the nest egg saved up to travel or spare no expense in their endeavors. While some do give ideas and examples of more localized ways to spread one’s wings, I got the impression that seniors who need to be more frugal in their retirement, may find this book more apt to inspire yearning, rather than hope. All in all it is very entertaining and had me chuckling out loud several times.

I received a free book to review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

Other Chicken Soup reviews you may enjoy:

Chicken Soup for the Soul-Find Your Happiness

Review of Chicken Soup for the Soul:Devotional Stories For Troubled Times