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Steve Gamel
Jan 13, 20222 min read
You're Invited: Book Signing with Steve Gamel, Author of Write Like You Mean It
It's not every day that I have the opportunity to be the spotlight author at a book signing. But here I am, thanks in no small part to my...
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Steve Gamel
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Writing in the Active Voice: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
A friend told me the other day that he keeps getting in trouble at work for writing his reports in the passive voice. Granted, no one...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 30, 20212 min read
Thank You for A Great Year as Your Friendly Neighborhood Writer, Editor, and Author
With just a couple of days left in 2021, I wanted to take a quick second to thank everyone. I'm not here to share any writing and grammar...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 23, 20213 min read
A Few Quick Words on Rejection: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
What in the world am I doing writing about rejection right before Christmas? What a downer! But hear me out because not a day goes by...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 16, 20213 min read
A Wish List for My New Book, Write Like You Mean It
Writing my new book, Write Like You Mean It, wasn't as difficult as initially imagined. Finding a publisher who was just as eager to see...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Writers Want To Get Published: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
When you're a writer, your goal is to get published. I know ... that's not exactly "mindblowing news," is it? That's like saying...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 2, 20213 min read
9 Holiday Gifts for the Writer in Your Life, Including Write Like You Mean It
Christmas is almost here. And if you're like me, you're probably still trying to figure out what to buy for friends, family, and perhaps...
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Steve Gamel
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Are Book Introductions Worth Reading? An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
Since the day that my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, was published, I've had this irrational...
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Steve Gamel
Nov 18, 20213 min read
Tell a Story People Want to Read: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
I was approached recently by a gentleman who was writing a book about poverty. A few of his goals were to shine a light on the epidemic,...
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Steve Gamel
Nov 11, 20212 min read
How Do You Become the Next Great Fiction Writer? An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
In last week's blog, I wrote that my mom has always wanted me to write a children's book. And who knows ... maybe I will someday. I'm...
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Steve Gamel
Nov 4, 20213 min read
Write That Nonfiction Book Today: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
For years, my sweet, loving mother bugged me to write a book. She'd seen my Gamel Funny Farm blogs and laughed until her sides hurt...
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Steve Gamel
Oct 28, 20212 min read
What Is a Writing Chameleon? An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
I spent the early days of my career writing about sports. And boy, did I ever jump in with both feet! I covered games for the local...
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Steve Gamel
Oct 21, 20214 min read
Overcome Your Fear of Writing: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It
Have you ever written something and been too scared to share it? Do you have what you feel are great stories sitting in piles of spiral...
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Steve Gamel
Oct 14, 20212 min read
If I Can Write a Book, So Can You
I've had more than a handful of conversations with aspiring authors since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The...
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Steve Gamel
Jun 17, 20213 min read
A Reminder of the Type of Writing and Editing We Do Here at Edit This
Whether you've utilized our writing and editing services before, or you've stumbled on us for the first time and are curious, I'd like to...
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Steve Gamel
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Edit This Mailbag: Questions on Writing and Editing
A student reached out to us recently asking if we'd be willing to answer a few basic questions about the world of writing and editing. A...
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Steve Gamel
Feb 25, 20215 min read
Gamel Funny Farm Blog: My Family Says The Funniest Stuff (Vol. 8)
Welcome back to another hilarious edition of the Gamel Funny Farm blog, where you get to learn all about my quirky family. Below are a...
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Steve Gamel
Jan 7, 20212 min read
Edit This Grammar Lesson: Sight vs. Site vs. Cite
Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Sight, Site, and Cite. Do you...
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Steve Gamel
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Edit This Grammar Lesson: Waste vs. Waist
Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Waste vs. Waist. Do you know when to...
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Steve Gamel
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Avoid Holiday Family Card Fails: How To Make Your Last Name Plural
The holiday season is upon us. That means your mailbox is soon to be filled with warm and fuzzy holiday cards from family, friends,...
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