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Writers must value freedom: Do you value your freedom? Call to ACTION

Sharing information and tips to increase earnings. Increase your passive, residual income. Guest bloggers welcome. THIS IS OFF MY NORMAL writing topics, but the topic of government eavesdropping is very important to everyone of us that values freedom. Please just ignore if you are one of those that doesn't care if your personal life becomes government fodder (regardless of which political party does the invasion).  It is my stance that writers, authors, columnists, bloggers and journalists should recognize and value privacy and freedom from government intrusion - perhaps more than anyone else. With journalists and bloggers thrown in jail for their reports - this situation with a whistleblower takes on new importance. Right now a whistleblower on governmental intrusion needs our support:  Avaaz - Stand with Edward Snowden : Some of you may be unaware that the government is now collecting all kinds of telephone data on YOUR cell phone and is able to read all your texts, ema...

Live From Belly Acres, Alabama: Battling Writers: Main Event Battle!

NOTE: While this is a major news item for online writers, it is nothing new. This battle has been going on ages. We have seen the issue crop up multiple times recently with contests of which is more authentic - news media or citizen journalists. My feeling is that both have their merits.  Now it is officially on: writers duking it out on forums. Belly  Acres points out it the debate is leaving the written forums as the writers take it to the mat - video mat that is!  The debate will air live on Spreecast Thursday, June 20th at 8 pm CDT.   Belly Acres, Alabama: online writing : "Next time you catch a battle on tv or on YouTube, take a look at the audience.  Solid moves draw cheers, and particularly painful jabs prod onlookers to cringe. I certainly appreciate a good bout, but I didn’t think I’d be oohing, ouching, wincing, and belly-laughing quite so much over a written writers’ blog battle.  Better yet…they’re taking it into the video ring. Round On...

The art of communication: Know your audience

Sharing information and tips to increase earnings. Increase your passive, residual income. Guest bloggers welcome. I am sitting in the hospital while my daughter sleeps and I cruise Facebook.   This JUMPS out at me and I had to share it here. As writers, we always have to keep our audiences in mind.  This video makes a strong statement, not just for marital differences, but also in the art of communication. Enjoy  the video and please leave a comment!  Share with your friends.