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Expertise
I can answer questions about compiling, researching, and writing short stories.
Experience in the area
I have several published articles to my credit in newspapers and magazines regarding non-fictional topics, including: special need children and their rights; advocating for special needs; step-parenting, and, family dynamics. I have several short stories published in both fictional and non-fictional genres.
Education/Credentials
I have seven years of legal experience in both civil and family law, am a parent of a special needs child, an active advocate, a step-parent to 4, and I have several novels written and published. I have enjoyed writing for over 30 years.
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Recent Answers from J.L. Slipak
2008-11-01 question:
Hello, Writing for magazines and newspapers is not as easy as some may think. First, I would suggest that you take an online course called "Writing for Publication I and Writing for Publication II."
2008-07-29 Question:
Hello Ben, "The basic idea behind hedonistic thought is that pleasure is the only thing that is good for a person. This is often used as a justification for evaluating actions in terms of how much pleasure
2007-07-31 citing resources in short stories:
Hello Myriah, I recently had this issue come to light while writing my last novel. I had used lyrics from "Mandy" during a dialogue exchange between my primary characters. I then found out from my agent
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