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Status: Member since February 7, 2009
Location: United States of America
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A Connecticut-based wordsmith, Rita M. Reali writes about topics ranging from writing to sports to the joys of playing the ukulele. For more information about grammar, usage and other language bugaboos -- or to learn more about Rita's writing, editing, proofreading and language-skills training services -- visit The Persnickety Proofreader at http://persnicketyproofreader.wordpress.com.

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Five Surefire Ways to Sabotage Your Next Sales Presentation: Simple Steps to Cra
Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009 by Rita Reali, The Persnickety Proofreader
Need a can't-miss way to screw up your next sales call or client meeting? Just follow these 5 steps and there's no way you'll get the sale! You might even get laughed right out of the client's office.
Sales and Marketing / Presentations and Sales Pitches
You're vs. Your: Know the difference so you don't fall victim to incorrect usage
Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009 by Rita Reali, The Persnickety Proofreader
The whole "your" versus "you're" dilemma is one that has plagued writers (yes, even decent writers) for years. But it isn't really that hard to use the right word. It's just a matter of re-phrasing your sentence to get at what you mean to say.
Writing and Speaking / Writing
The ABCs of Better Writing: Tips for Your Prose... From Our Pros
Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009 by Rita Reali, The Persnickety Proofreader
From avoiding trite words to banishing clichés, these simple tips for improving your writing will exercise your "imagination muscles" and make your prose come alive – and virtually dance off the page!
Writing and Speaking / Writing
Mixed Martial Arts Bears Striking Resemblance to Ancient Greek Pankration
Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2009 by Rita Reali, The Persnickety Proofreader
Call it Mixed Martial Arts or Ultimate Fighting... but this competition form is far from modern. Combining Greco-Roman wrestling and martial arts, MMA resembles the ancient Greek sport of pankration.
Sports and Recreation / Extreme
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