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Hello

Sir i am really sorry to use short forms which hurt you.

I just asked that what we should write 1 to 3 lines on invitation cards which attract the people.

Please tell me where do you live? Its really nice to read that you are intrested to join us.

I will email you the details in few days.But please suggest me 1 to 3 lines of good words for marketing please dont mind.

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I live in Texas, but please do not misunderstand me. I am not interested in joining a MLM, but if you want me to work on your literature I will do so for a fee.

Your writing did not hurt me, but it hurts you. It makes your presentation less readable, and since you write something because you want the reader to do something, making it less readable defeats your purpose. Whenever you write something, your first responsibility is to the reader, not to yourself as a typist.

Don't ever practice writing poorly.

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I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.

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I have edited any number of graduate papers and other technical materials in such advanced fields as clinical psychology, civil and electrical engineering, and semiconductor fabrication. I have extensive experience in working with non-native English speakers.

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