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A lesson in retention courtesy of the world's greatest car salesperson

Michael Thompson

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Here’s the reality no one really wants to tell you

Benjamin Sledge

May 6

All the talent, effort, and hacks won't mean s**t until you do the following.

Apr 29

On the Importance of Patience and Detachment in the Drafting Process

Apr 21

A guest story-dissection from story-dissector extraordinaire Todd Brison

Michael Thompson

Apr 14

Mike and Ben's Best Tips for Audience, Tension, and Emotion Watch now (17 min) | Who IS your audience? How can you ratchet up the tension they feel? What emotions are you trying to get them to elicit? We explore!

Benjamin Sledge

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Michael Thompson

Apr 12

Tension keeps your readers flipping pages and engaged in your essays. Here’s how to effectively use it.

Benjamin Sledge

Apr 5

How to make your writing sing ... even if you can't carry a tune.

Mar 31

The Write Life with Sledge, Gorman, Moore, and Thompson

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