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oduce the phenomenal and the memorable. Business services include:
Annual Reports
Proposals
Brochures/Advertisements
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Manuals
Website/Blogs
Books
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Academic services
College admissions and scholarship essays

30/08/2024

Technically the person that corrected this is right, but sometimes silently correcting the grammar while chuckling is more fun.

30/08/2024

Let's celebrate personal stories! How? Read a memoir of a public figure or person you admire.
Guess what? We all have stories us! Maybe today is the day you start writing yours!
I'd love to know what your fave memoirs are. My list?
The Glass Castle, Educated, Becoming, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Night

27/08/2024

Em dashes are fun, right? We think we know how to use them, but many writers overuse them. Let's clarify.
1) Use an em dash to show a break in a thought.
Example: I chose to visit my favorite country—Italy.
Sometimes they're used singly, sometimes in pairs.
Example: I bought some dark chocolate—the kind you like—so I can make cookies tonight.
2) Use an em dash to show “that is” information.
Example: I got the ingredients we were missing to make mac and cheese—namely, milk, butter, pasta, and cheese.
Bonus tip #1:
Keyboard shortcut on a Mac is Shift + Option + –
Keyboard shortcut on a PC is Control + Alt + –
Bonus tip #2:
Do not put spaces around the em dash for Chicago Manual of Style. (For books)

26/08/2024

It's National Dog Day!
Here's to all those puppers that add so much joy to our lives!
Feel free to post your fave pics.

23/08/2024

You certainly do!

22/08/2024

Parents, grandparents, teachers! Welcome back to school! Is your student struggling to decide which college application platform to use? This Savvy Red Pen Guide offers some clarity as you navigate this process!
https://bit.ly/3KKOR3v
Confused? I’m happy to help.

And check out Izzy’s comment about how she progressed on creating her essay that got her into her dream school!

22/08/2024

Becoming a published author is like no other experience. Holding your finished book in your hands is life changing for most and can lead to so many opportunities.
Maybe you're thinking about writing a book but don't know where to start or aren't sure if you can do it. The 5-Day Writing Challenge is a great way to kick-start your book on the way to being published!
You'll Learn How to:
- Gain motivation and move your thoughts from head to paper
- Organize your ideas
- Break through writer’s block and more. . .
Take the FREE challenge! Space is limited to 8 writers!
September 9 - 13. Daily Zoom meetings from noon - 1:15 pm EST
Learn More & Register Today: https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt
I’ve been helping authors bring books to life for 35 years! I can help you, too!

20/08/2024

Tuesday Tips & Tricks. Confusing word review: compliment vs complement.
Here's the deal:
Compliment
You compliment someone or something when you want to offer praise.
For example: I would like to compliment you on your new haircut.
Complement
You complement something when you complete it or bring it to perfection-to enhance.
Example: Your new haircut will complement your eyes.
Tip: Compliment--Think of I--I give the compliment.
Complement--Think of the word complete.
Check out my blog for tips on more commonly confused words. https://bit.ly/3M8YxpQ

17/08/2024

Celebrate your favorite nonprofit by giving your time, treasure, or talent. I recently volunteered for Akron Snow Angels for their summer event, their 10th Birthday Party! What a privilege to provide those in need with hugs, birthday cards, and convos--and hot dogs, ice cream, haircuts, kids crafts, toiletries, shoes, t-shirts, backpacks stuffed with school supplies, and blankets.
https://bit.ly/3qrNtvD
What will you do for your favorite nonprofit today?

16/08/2024

This one is wayyyyy too creepy to comment on, but if I were the FBI, I'd be staking this pond out watching for guys with fishing poles with Ipads on their hooks.

15/08/2024

Soar into the fall with the 45-day Nonfiction Writing Challenge. Make meaningful progress on your book and get it done!
Have no fear! We’ll “Get It Done” by fighting fear with action. We’ll move day by day to develop essential writing habits that help you stay on track. Without a plan, there’s no book. You’ll realize you have everything you need inside you to “Get It Done.” And you’ll rejoice as you accomplish something every day.
Take the leap: September 25 - November 8, 2024 📙 📕 📗 📘
For more information or to register, please visit us at:
https://bit.ly/3i6c3O8

13/08/2024

Here's a fun fact many don't know about me: I'm a southpaw! Happy Left Handers Day to all you right-brained beauties.
Left-handed people make up only about 10 percent of the population. But that 10 percent has made quite an impact.
I'm in good company! See who else is a southpaw.
1. Mozart
2. Michelangelo
3. Paul McCartney/Ringo Starr
4. Barack Obama
5. Ruth Bader Ginsberg
6. Bill Gates
7. Lady Gaga
8. Babe Ruth
9. Oprah Winfrey
10.Prince William
Check out this list of 50 if you're interested.
rd.com/list/famous-left-handed-people/
Who's your favorite left-handed person?

13/08/2024

Writer's block is the worst. Even famous authors suffer through it.
Here’s Neil Gaiman's tip: Take a Break.
While many authors believe in meeting a daily word count goal, sometimes we have to take a break from a project to restart our writing flow. Gaiman suggests doing something totally different: “Go do something else. Chop wood. Go for a walk. Go for a run. Go for a swim. Go garden. Go play with small children. Go explore kittens. Go feed the chickens.” I’m sure he’d advocate something as simple as taking a shower. On occasion, the mind needs rest. You’ll come back to your writing energized.
Check out more tips from famous authors on my blog: Eight Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
https://bit.ly/3Jn24Pc

09/08/2024

Deb Saley made major strides in her book writing journey by taking the 45-Day Writing Challenge.
Isn’t she the inspiration you need to move your writing forward?
Join us:
September 25 - November 8, 2024 - Every Wednesday From Noon - 1:15pm EST 📙 📕 📗 📘
In 45 days, you’ll:
• Clarify the why, who, and what of your book.
• Complete a brain dump and mind map
• Craft a working table of contents & outline
• Create a writing schedule
• Draft a preface and up to 3 chapters— or even more!
You’ll also get tips on book categories, book length, titles, and much, much more!
For more information or to register, please visit us at:
https://bit.ly/3i6c3O8

09/08/2024

I'm guessing their ad to hire waitresses includes: "BASE PAY PLUS TIPS & FREE BATHS BY OUR ODD JOB MAN."

09/08/2024

In honor of National Book Lovers Day, let's celebrate all of the gutsy authors that have made their dreams come true!
✒️ If you were to write a book, what would you write about? 📕
➡️ Book–writing tip: 250 words of twelve point type equals one page of a book.

08/08/2024

Find your courage to become an author and take bold action!
5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge
Accept the challenge and kick-start writing your nonfiction book by taking your words from head to paper to gain motivation, focus, and confidence. We will meet daily via Zoom September 9 - 13, 2024 from noon - 1:15 pm EST. Space is limited to 8 writers!
For more Information or to register for the next FREE 5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge: please visit: https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt
I’ve been helping authors bring books to life For 35 years! I can help you, too!

06/08/2024

Stick your writing in a drawer.
Set aside your writing, and let it be.
As hard as it might be, press SAVE and ignore your writing for a few hours, a few days—even a week. When it’s time for you to get back to it, you’ll have a fresh view, and you’ll be surprised by what you now see.
Fun fact: Stephen King puts his finished drafts in a drawer for a
six-week nap before he reviews them.

05/08/2024

Yes, we can use our mental, emotional, and physical strength to push forward, no matter what our goals.
This is especially true when thinking about writing a book and getting it done!
The Get It Done Writing Program can take you from draft to dream!
September 25 - November 8, 2024 - Every Wednesday From Noon - 1:15pm EST 📙 📕 📗 📘
In 45 days, you’ll:
• Clarify the why, who, and what of your book.
• Complete a brain dump and mind map
• Craft a working table of contents & outline
• Create a writing schedule
• Draft a preface and up to 3 chapters— or even more!
You’ll also get tips on book categories, book length, titles, and much, much more!
For more information or to register, please visit us at:
https://bit.ly/3i6c3O8

02/08/2024

Good luck getting the mail delivered with chlamydia hanging all over your mailbox.

01/08/2024

Hey parents of college-bound seniors! Today's August 1! Why is today important?
The 2024-2025 Common App launches today! That means today's the first day a student can submit their all-important admissions essay.
The countdown begins today! Here are deadlines to be aware of:
Early decision is Nov. 1-15; otherwise, Dec. 31-early January.
The calendar says August 1, but November, January, and December come up faster than you think.
Avoid the panic and the stress by contacting me to help get your student from draft to dream. [email protected].
https://thesavvyredpen.com/student-services/

31/07/2024

Paula loved the kick-start the 5-day Writing Challenge gave her. She accomplished so much! You can too.
The next 5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge will be September 9 - 13, 2024
Daily Zoom meetings from noon - 1:15 pm EST.
Accept the challenge, and take your words from head to paper to gain motivation, focus, and confidence.
Space is limited to 8 writers!
For more Information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt

30/07/2024

Tuesday Tips & Tricks - Repurpose existing content if you’re writing nonfiction. Do you have blogs, speeches, webinars, emails, podcasts, and journal entries you can use?
You don’t have to start from scratch.

30/07/2024

Happy Paperback Book Day!
Since the 19th century, paperback books have made reading more affordable, lighter to carry – and they won't knock your teeth out when you fall asleep reading!
What are you reading these days? Drop your fave recommendations in the comments.

29/07/2024

Use your brains, and point your feet on the path to go from ideas to words on the page!
📕 Take the FREE 5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge! 📕
Take your words from head to paper and gain motivation, focus and confidence!
September 9 - 13, 2024.
Space is limited to 8 writers!
Daily Zoom meetings from noon - 1:15 pm EST
Learn More & Register Today: https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt

26/07/2024

Hey parents of incoming high school seniors!
Yeah, it's summer—pool time, family vacay time. But it's also time for college campus visits. Where have you visited? What colleges are on your list?

While you're there, encourage your senior to get inspired and think about the spectacular story they want to share in their all-important college admissions essay.
That's the chance to showcase personality, intellect, passion, and wit. Be Authentic.

Check out these tips to write an essay that separates you from the pack.
https:/bit.ly/3wthXxv

26/07/2024

Well, they were volunteers, so maybe a few did.

24/07/2024

On National Amelia Earhart Day, we celebrate this courageous flyer who sought adventure in the wild blue yonder. Here's Amelia Earhart in her Lockheed L-10E Electra as she prepares for a 27,000-mile globe flight from Alameda, CA. 1937.

23/07/2024

Tuesday Tips & Tricks:
Dump most adverbs.
Often, we use adverbs to describe a verb because we haven’t found the right, powerful verb.
Adverbs aren’t evil; they’re just weak sometimes because they aren’t always descriptive.
Grammar reminder: adverbs describe verbs or adjectives and show how, when, where, and to what extent. Often they end in -ly.
Simple examples:
Weak: The girl ran quickly into the house.
Better: The girl dashed into the house (sprinted? bolted?)
Weak: The screen door shut noisily.
Better:The screen door banged shut.
Weak: The cat walked slowly.
Better: The cat crept. (tiptoed?)

Come on! Use your crreativity!

22/07/2024

Save the Date!
September 25 - November 8, 2024 - Every Wednesday From Noon - 1:15pm EST 📙 📕 📗 📘
You might have started and stopped writing your book over and over. You’ll learn how to keep going with no regrets!
Let’s get it done with the 45-day Nonfiction Writing Challenge!

You want to feel as triumphant as the gal in the image, right?
In 45 days, you’ll:
• Clarify the why, who, and what of your book.
• Complete a brain dump and mind map
• Craft a working table of contents & outline
• Create a writing schedule
• Draft a preface and up to 3 chapters— or even more!
You’ll also get tips on book categories, book length, titles, and much, much more!
For more information or to register, please visit us at:
https://bit.ly/3i6c3O8

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