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Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing Up With an Online Dating Service
First posted on April 21, 2014 by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I don’t know why we posted it back then but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it is still a good idea although neither Marie or I use dating services. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Book Gets a Negative Review
This post was initially run on March 10, 2014, co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since there are still negative reviews out there, maybe it might be helpful. Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Book Gets a Negative Review 10. If your book gets a negative review, do not read the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Attending a Parent-teacher Conference
Image from Pixabay This post was published on April 29, 2014, by Marie Bailey and me. Since school has begun, it is time to prepare for the dreaded parent-teacher conference. Hopefully, this advice will help. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Attending a Parent-Teacher Conference 10 When attending a parent-teacher conference, do not […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing the Great American Novel
This list was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and posted on September 30, 2013. We hope it is still useful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Writing the Great American Novel 10. If you are writing the Great American Novel, do not begin your manuscript with the words, “It was a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Trying to Write at Work
This post was published on May 19, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I think some writers out there try to write on their day job, so maybe this list will provide some helpful tips. Apologies to the bosses out there who have writers on staff. Top Ten Things Not to […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store
This post ran in 2020 but I think it is still good advice for now. Top Ten Things Not to Do If You are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store 10 If you are asked to shop, do not buy anything that is not on the list. If you do, at best, you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Playing Sports with Friends
This post was run on March 31, 2014, and created by Marie Ann Baily and me. I think it might still be good advice. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Bowling, Golfing, Playing Tennis, or Eight Ball with Friends 10 When playing sports with friends, do not laugh at a missed shot. If you […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published
This list was posted in October 2013 and authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since many people are trying to get published, it may be useful today. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published 10 When trying to get published, do not send a query letter to a publisher […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Corporate Team Building Event
This post was published on October 20, 2014. Since corporation are still holding these events it might be useful. Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Corporate Team Building Event 10 If your company is having a team building event, do not think your team relationships will last. If you do, at best, […]
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