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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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Stopping Illiteracy: Why Reading is Important

Josh Robert Nay

Sometimes people wonder why reading is important. There are some obvious and some not-so-obvious reasons why reading is so vital to society. It’s true, there are a lot of other things we could be doing with our time, and with the advent of technology and the internet, some people might think of picking up a book as being a little dated or strange (e-book devices like the Nook and Kindle are replacing hard-copies in a lot of ways, though). It is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills in not a sign a low intelligence — if you

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The New iPad … I Hate the Name

Josh Robert Nay

There is no doubt, Apple’s New iPad is an SEO, originality, good-name nightmare. Sure, the device itself is great, especially if you’re the strange type of person who wants to carry their HDTV x 2 at 1/7 the size with them everywhere they go. That 1/7 is generous for probably 90% of people. If you’re one of those who have a 70+ inch TV screen, well, you do the math. I don’t want to. I don’t even care if the 1/7 is accurate. Lawsuit-happy Apple never ceases to amaze with some of the crazy things they do. The New iPad?

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Unedited Poem: My Greatest Mistake

Josh Robert Nay

I wrote this poem in about 10 minutes so it’s in no way complete. Still, I thought I’d share the rough draft with all of you. Enjoy! I’m sorry how you were treated. I regret what I’ve done. When I had no one else, You were always the one I could turn to without fear. Now I’m sitting here Thinking how it used to be. Nothing I do will bring you back to me. Nothing I say will fill that void That was left when we parted. Don’t get me started On the look in your eyes when I walked

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