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Writing
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Texas Bar Blog
Texas Bar Journal announces 2022 Short Story Contest winners
By Will Korn
Thank you to the 14 writers who submitted entries to the Texas Bar Journal Short Story contest this year. Author names were removed from entries before being submitted to…
Future Lawyer
Obituary.
By rickgeorges
I wrote your obituary today. I told the truth But not the whole truth. I wrote the truth that we all tell each other and others and post on Facebook…
Future Lawyer
I Already Regert This Post.
By rickgeorges
Commas and Spelling and Grammar, Oh My! Related StoriesHey, FutureLawyer! Have Any Weekend Plans?There Is A God.Stop Making Lists And Get On With It.
Appellate Advocacy Blog
Using E-Prime to Add Clarity and Save Words
I hope you are all enjoying 2022 so far. As you look for ways to refresh your writing in the new year, consider using E-Prime. Christopher Wren first introduced me…
The Attorney Marketing Center
Objection, calls for speculation
By David Ward
I saw a video the other day that ticked all the boxes. It was clear and concise, delivered the information viewers needed to know, and didn’t waste our time with…
99 Park Row
Why everyone needs to read Stephen King’s memoir, On Writing—even if you’re not a writer
Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work. I will never steer away from recommending Stephen King to someone. My favorite's…
99 Park Row
No one is going to read everything you write—and that’s okay
As a writer, validation is a powerful drug. Knowing that someone read what you wrote, liked it and took the time to tell you or share it with others is…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Toronto lawyer shortlisted for 2021 CBC Short Story Prize
Writer drew on his immigrant experience and Palestinian background
The Attorney Marketing Center
How to become a better writer
By David Ward
When asked how to get better at writing short stories, Ray Bradbury said, “Write one story a week”. Write 52 stories a year and how could you not improve? The…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Ten Reasons Legal Bloggers Should Write a Book
Last week, marketer, speaker and one of the best bloggers going, Seth Godin shared ten reasons to write a book. The reasons are spot on for legal bloggers. Makes sense…