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Start using them today! May 8, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." — Tom Peters Hi {NAME}, Writers write! That's one success practice that's nonnegotiable. So today I have another writing practice for you that will make your writing stronger … your thinking clearer … your communication more effective … your smile brighter. (Okay … I can't guarantee that last one, but it is what happens for me when those first three things are happening 🙂) And, like Sandy's article ["Enhance Your Copy and Content Writing Skills by Following This Golden Rule of Writing"]( that I shared with you yesterday … Applying the pro practices you'll be learning today from Master Copywriter Jen Stevens will make all your writing more compelling and engaging. [Jen's 14 power-packed writing styles and techniques]( are now yours! Try one out this week with your own writing practice … and then head over to the Facebook group and share your experience. 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Let's continue the conversation over in our exclusive Facebook group. 14 Power-Packed Writing Styles and Techniques to Dramatically Improve Your Writing Using the right writing techniques and styles can take your content from good to great — and lock in your reader's attention from the get-go. Powerful writers identify their audience and deliberately choose a writing style. They carefully select writing techniques to convey ideas efficiently and effectively, whether they're writing a book, a blog post, or a sales letter. So, if you're ready to engage your readers with every word you write, let's review the sharpest writing techniques and styles in a writer's toolbox. Use these tips, and your writing will be compelling and your message clear. 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My earliest memory of enjoying creativity is coloring pictures in coloring books … I loved the smell of Crayola crayons. (Fun fact: That distinctive and unique odor comes from a derivative of beef fat, which is used to create the waxy consistency.) And the colors were a feast for my eyes. But choosing which specific color to use could be stressful. [Continue reading here.]( Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to this exclusive B2B writing community and ALL their private resources, including … All the success roadmaps … All the writing templates … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All 150+ training webinars … The Forum, the Job Board, the tutorials, the tools … And much more![Go Here for More Details]( Event Organizer Trades Cold Winters and Tiring Commutes for Life by the Caribbean Sea When Jen Phillips April lost her job because of the recession, she didn't miss a beat. She had been studying copywriting in her spare time and knew this was her opportunity to create a life as a full-time freelance writer. Jen has loved words and books since as far back as she can remember. A passion for history led her to work in historic houses, where she juggled organizing events, running their websites, and writing newsletters. Although she enjoyed her work, Jen didn't enjoy the grind of the daily commute or the cold Pennsylvania winters. Her dream had always been to live abroad, somewhere warm by the ocean. [Read the rest of her story here.]( Our Best COS Offer Ever Is BACK! Our highest level of personalized, mentored learning keeps getting better. With more opportunities to spend "one-on-one" time with experts … More resources … And more paths to success … There's never been a better time to join Circle of Success. But here's the best part: We've made joining this elite group of writers easier and more affordable than it's ever been in its 20-year history. 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