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"...How publish?" That was the title and entry for a question I came across on a board for authors. My first impression was, "Oh my. You did, did you?"

As more and more industries begin to depend on the Internet for networking, including the publishing industry, one has to wonder how these hastily written messages and entries look to the very professionals we are trying to impress. New authors and writers trying to break into the business have only a few short sentences to convince a potential… Continue

I state clearly on my business website that, while I will edit academic papers, I do not write them, nor will I re-write a purchased paper. I am seriously considering adding a disclaimer that I will not scam, spam, or wham-bam-thank-you-mam anyone either!

Two situations occurred this week to bring about this consideration. The first played out over several days and began with a response to my Craigslist ad. A "very busy executive" wanted to talk to me about working for him. Only he wouldn't do… Continue