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What You Need to Understand About Vaping

Vaping has become one of the most popular ways of nicotine consumption which is also recommeded by Industry leaders. It is sold as a safer alternative to other nicotine products by brands and businesses. However, just like everything else, increased exposure to possible risks follows the growing popularity. What Is Vaping? It refers to the process of using an e-cigarette device to heat a liquid juice to create a vapor you inhale. Many e-cigarette types are available on the market, from the small and compact pen-style and mini mods to the bigger ones. No matter ...
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4 Things a Writer Should Never Do

To succeed in the writing industry, every writer must come up with his personal list of dos and don't's. 1. Never assume that writing is easy Writing is not easy, and it's even more challenging as a profession. Never think that writing is just putting down words on paper. It is more than that. 2. Never write in someone else's voice Each writer has their unique writing voice, and that voice makes their work gets recognized. Never write something that is not coming from your truth. Find your unique voice and write in a way ...
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Shadow Research and Writing Something Outside Your Experience

A great novel is compelling and relatable. As writers, we often create something that is solely based on our personal experiences. However, that is not always the case. We can still effectively write something even if it is something we haven't experienced. Shadow research in writing is crucial to tell and portray a story or character accurately. Through shadow research, writers can give an authentic and relatable experience to their audience. The fundamental principle in shadow research is the writer's ability to make truthful observations on the research subject. For shadow research to be useful, ...
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