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Becoming a Better Writer

Josh Robert Nay

Throughout this blog’s existence, I’ve shared everything from why reading is important to the problems with illiteracy, so today I thought I’d do something for my fellow writers out there, particularly the aspiring writers. Listed below, you’ll find some tips on how you can become a better writer. Please feel free to reach out to me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with your own tips! Punctuation, Grammar and Spelling Pay attention to punctuation, especially to the correct use of commas and periods. These two punctuation marks regulate the flow of your thoughts; overusing them or not using them enough can

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Thinking and Rethinking … I Need Coffee

Josh Robert Nay

Some of you may have been wondering what I’ve been up to for the past month or two. Some of you haven’t. Either way, I think I’m going to write this entry. Most of my time has been spent on TruTower.com. It has been a wonderful experience writing for the tech blog, and I’m definitely looking forward to continuing. I heartily invite all of you to like the page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trutower. Aside from TruTower, I’ve been working on a short story here, a poem there, but nothing new to report on the publication side. It’s not that I’ve stopped

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I Wish I Was A Morning Person

Josh Robert Nay

Mornings … I hate them. Well, sometimes. See, I’m kind of a morning person per se, but when it comes right down to it, if given a choice, I’d rather catch an extra wink of unconsciousness than catch the first rays of the sun at 7 am. This morning, however, I’m wide awake and it’s barely 8 am. The sun is out, early morning churchgoers and commuters can be seen going by, and a lone bird is chirping loudly in a tree just outside my window. I figured I’d get some work done on my fantasy novella Wynx, but a

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Books, Blogs, Authors, and Writing

Josh Robert Nay

Here’s a quick note just to let all my readers and visitors know where they can find more of my work. I recently started spending a great deal of time on my TruTower.com project. TruTower.com is dubbed “the Unofficial Truphone Blog.” It’s a tech blog devoted to Tru news and anything that might affect both current and future Tru customers.  Tru is the new name for Truphone. You can find out more about the project and follow it at http://www.trutower.com. I am also still working on Wynx. I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted an update, but rest assured

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Go Ahead! Make Up Your Own Title and Put it Here!

Josh Robert Nay

Writing has always been the greatest treasure I’ve known. I’m proud to be a writer, and through all the difficulties I face every single time I put pen to paper (or in my case, fingers to keyboard), I am reminded of elementary school, when my greatest goal was to be a bestselling writer. While that remains a goal (of course), I feel like my focus has shifted. I really don’t care if I make bestseller. I mean, I really wouldn’t mind at all, but as long as I know people read and love my work, that’s really all I care

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Wynx Update and Another Project in the Works

Josh Robert Nay

The project is nearly complete! I’ve been really taking my time to ensure that the project is the best it possibly can be, and it’s been really great writing it! The storyline has, of course, already been developed, but it’s making sure every detail works to enhance the story. I’m not a big fan of filler, nor unnecessary information (slightly different from filler). If it doesn’t enhance the story, I simply leave it out. With a limit to how many words I can use, this also creates a situation where filler cannot be afforded. At the same time, I am

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